A Night of indie Rock and R&B
EVENT: Concert and video showing
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate spring with The Autonomous Region, 2008’s Locus Arts Do-It-Yourself Video Contest winner and a featured band at the 2008 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. Autonomous screens their 2008 DIY winning music video, “I-Hotel.” With soulful rock bands HOE and The Fainting Goats.
DETAILS: $9, May 31, 9:30 p.m., The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.
CONTACT:theautonomousregion.com
‘Field of Mirrors: A New Anthology Of Philippine American Writers’
EVENT: Presentation of the latest Filipino American anthology
DESCRIPTION: Come join nine Filipino American writers as they present the latest collection of short stories and poetry by local SanFrancisco Bay Area and beyond Filipino American writers.
DETAILS: Free, May 31, 3:30 p.m., Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University Ave., Berkeley.
CONTACT: asiabookcenter.com
‘The Short Story Is NOT Dead’
EVENT: A writing workshop with Neelanjana Banerjee
DESCRIPTION: Come expand your natural abilities to tell stories in this fiction workshop. This class is intended for all levels. To register by mail, send check or money order for full amount to Kearny Street Workshop, 180 Capp Street #5, San Francisco, CA 94110. Include your full name and contact information. Register online through PayPal at kearnystreet.org/programs/calendar/2008_6.html#2.
DETAILS: $200-220, June 2-July 21, 7-9 p.m. (Mondays), KSW’s Space, 180 Capp St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 503 0520, ellen@kearnystreet.org
Japanese American Watercolor Art Showing
EVENT: Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios
DESCRIPTION: Lewis Suzuki’s studio will be open to the public. With an exquisite and sensitive style, Suzuki’s paintings have been shown at the American Watercolor Society show in New York.
DETAILS: Free, June 7-15, 11 a.m. -6 p.m., 2240 Grant St., Berkeley.
CONTACT: (510) 849-1427, mbonzo@earthlink.net
Human Trafficking Film Festival
EVENT: Third annual Talent One Media Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: The festival’s goal is to raise awareness about human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Premiere of 10 short films, live outdoor music, an awareness resource area, and appearances by Doug Jones (The Silver Surfer), Billy Zabka (The Karate Kid) and Jun Kim (West 32nd).
DETAILS: Free, May 31, 5:30 p.m., Aratani Japan America Theatre,
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
CONTACT: (714) 928-9619, info@talentonemedia.com,
talentonemedia.com
American Idyll: GAPA Show 2008
EVENT: Twentieth anniversary show presented by the Gay Asian
Pacific Alliance
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a multimedia event featuring visual arts, written word, and a performance that explores what it means to be gay and Asian Pacific Islander American.
DETAILS: Free, June 1, 6 p.m., SOMArts Cultural Center,
934 Brannan, San Francisco.
CONTACT: gapashow@yahoo.com
Business Skills For Immigrant/Refugee Women
EVENT: English classes offered by C.E.O. Women
DESCRIPTION: Do you need to learn about business laws, taxes, and marketing your products or services? You can do all that while learning business English. If you are an immigrant or refugee woman and have an intermediate level of English, C.E.O. Women’s classes are for you! Scholarships and free babysitting offered.
DETAILS: Free, June 2 (orientation session), 6-7 p.m., 1433 Webster St., Ste. 100, Oakland.
CONTACT: (510) 836-3481 ext. 301
‘API Women’s Struggle for A Hazard-Free Nail Salon Industry’
EVENT: Presented by National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice and the Asian Law Caucus
DESCRIPTION: Come hear what members from the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative are doing to mobilize workers and challenge politicians to ensure that all nail salons are safe and healthy working environments for all.
DETAILS: Free, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street #8, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 431-1180
Youth Fishing Derby
EVENT: Sponsored by the San Francisco chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
DESCRIPTION: Youth ages 8-12 are eligible to participate. Fishing gear, hot dogs, burgers and snacks provided. Prizes will be awarded to those who catch a fish. Parents encouraged to bring a dish for potluck.
DETAILS: June 7, applications available at Paper Tree in S.F. Japantown’s Buchanan Mall or in PDF format by e-mailing
sfjacl@yahoo.com.
CONTACT: (415) 641-1697
Second Annual T-Shirt Design Contest
EVENT: Presented by the Manilatown Heritage Foundation
DESCRIPTION: The MHF commemorates the 31st anniversary of the International Hotel eviction in San Francisco. Create and submit a T-shirt design that promotes inspiration about the International Hotel struggle and the San Francisco Manilatown community. The chosen design will be unveiled and printed on T-shirts for the Aug. 4 celebration and exhibit.
DETAILS: Free, deadline: June 30.
CONTACT: (415) 777 1130, mhf@manilatown.org, manilatown.org
Japan America Society’ Anniversary and Gala
Event: Japan America Society of Southern California 99th Anniversary Dinner and Gala Celebration.
Description: Honoring Etsuko and Joe D. Price, Directors of Shin’enkan Foundation. Also featuring the Art Exhibition ‘The Age of Imagination, Japanese Art, 1615-1868, from the Price Collection.’ Master of Ceremonies: George Takei.
Details: $325, June 25, 6 p.m., Pavilion for Japanese Art at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
Contact: (213) 627-6217, or visit www.jas-socal.org.2008 Celebration of Justice
EVENT: Fundraiser presented by Chinese for Affirmative Action
DESCRIPTION: Come celebrate this year’s accomplishments and honor special friends and allies. Frank H. Wu, former Dean of Wayne State University Law School and author will be the keynote speaker.
DETAILS: $200, June 11, 5:30 p.m. – Reception, 7 p.m. – Dinner & Program, The Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 274 6760 x313, lma@caasf.org, http://caasf.org/AE08info.htm
5th Annual Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
EVENT: Presented by A Better Chinatown Tomorrow (ABCT)
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a Dragon and Lion Dance parade, a zhongzhi (rice tamales) making session, and/or a special zhongzhi and Dim Sum lunch.
DETAILS: Free ($20 suggested donation), June 7, 11:30 a.m., Grant Avenue (from Bush to Broadway), and Four Seas Restaurant, 731 Grant Ave., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 296 8701, panasiansf@yahoo.com
EVENT: Presented by the Urasenke Foundation
DESCRIPTION: This monthly lecture-presentation tea gathering is a first-hand introduction to the “Way of Tea” including its underlying history and philosophy.
DETAILS: $25 in advance, $30 at door, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, & Sept. 10, 6 p.m., 2143 Powell Street, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 433 6553, contact@urasenke.org, www.urasenke.org
EVENT: Presented by The San Mateo County History Museum
DESCRIPTION: Come listen to the story How Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki. After the story, make a pennant to take home and visit the exhibit: The San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame.
DETAILS: Free children 5 and under, $4 adult, July 11, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Lower Level of the History Museum in Wells Fargo Learning Center, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA.
CONTACT: (650) 299 0104
Growing Up Filipina-American in the Bay Area
EVENT: Presented by The San Mateo County History Museum’s “On The Courthouse Docket” program
DESCRIPTION: Author and journalist, Pati Poblete, will talk on her book The Oracles: My Filipino Grandparents in America. She will share childhood stories of living with all four of grandparents from the Philippines.
DETAILS: $4 – adult, $2 – senior & student, Free – members, July 12, 11 a.m., Upstairs in the historic Courtroom A, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA.
CONTACT: (650) 299 0104, www.historysmc.org
Chanoyu Presentation at Asian Art Museum
EVENT: Presentation on the Japanese “Way of Tea” hosted by the Urasenke Foundation
DESCRIPTION: Watch and learn about the Japanese “Way of Tea” as you are served your own tea sweet and bowl of whisked green tea. Space is limited, and pre-registration is advised. Tickets beginning Aug. 13.
DETAILS: $8 – members, $20 – general (includes museum admission), Sept. 13, 1 p.m., 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 581 3500, www.asianart.org
4th Annual Fortune Festival
EVENT: Presented by the Fortune Festival Committee led by Asian Resources
DESCRIPTION: Join fellow community members in enjoyment of cultural music and dancing, ethnic food, and games for children. Various community and job vendor booths will also be present.
DETAILS: Free, June 7, 10–5 p.m., Sears Parking Lot, 5901 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA.
CONTACT: (916) 454-1892Behind Closed Dollars
EVENT: Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: Artwork by: Carl Angel, Lucien Kubo, Doug Minkler, Johanna Poethig, Shizue Seigel.
DETAILS: Free, through July 19, Tue-Sat 1-6pm, 868 Kearny Street (International Hotel Manilatown Center) in San Francisco
CONTACT: (415) 399.9580, manilatown.org/events.htm#exhibits
International Hotel Manilatown Center Computer Lab Workshop
EVENT: Computer lab workshop
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to use the basics in computer technology for everyday life. So, don’t waste your money on Calling Cards or wait 3 weeks to receive a letter. Talk to your loved ones through email, instant messenger, and share your pictures with loved ones across the world right away!
DETAILS: Free, Every Wednesday 3-6 pm, 868 Kearny Street (& Jackson), San Francisco
CONTACT: Issac at isaac-o@manilatown.org
Activist Training And Mid-Atlantic Summit
EVENT: Presented by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress and the Democratic National Committee
DESCRIPTION: Join Asian Pacific American Democrats and allies from throughout the Mid-Atlantic to
engage in a training led by Parang Mehta, director of training at the Democratic National Committee; Betsy Kim, deputy director, American Majority Partnership; and APA politicians from the region. To register, apaforprogress.org/wordpress/?p=145.
DETAILS: $25-250, May 31,
11 a.m.–8 p.m., UPENN Law School, Gittis Hall Lecture Room One,
3400 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
CONTACT:
apafp@apaforprogress.org,
apaforprogress.org
Wing Luke Asian Museum’s Grand Opening
EVENT: Grand opening of
Wing Luke Asian Museum’s new home and announcement of its goal to
expand its role as an economic and
community resource
DESCRIPTION: Come by for
docent-led tours, cultural and
hip-hop performances, a Hawaiian interactive exhibit, as well as free giveaways.
DETAILS: Free, May 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., June 1, 12-5 p.m., 719 South King St., Seattle.
CONTACT: (206) 623-5124, wingluke.com
Asian Fusion Festival
EVENT: A showcase of 15 different Asian cultures in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION: Come learn about different Asian cultures with individuals such as Liah Tehan, who will be teaching about Singaporean dance, art and culture.
DETAILS: $10-20, May 31, 3-9:30 p.m., Hemmens Cultural Center,
45 Symphony Way, Elgin, Ill.
CONTACT: (847) 877-8224,
aacelgin.org