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‘Sound Come Unity’

EVENT: Presented by S.F. State World Music and Dance Program and Asian Improv Arts
DESCRIPTION: World Music and Dance concert featuring sound creations spanning five continents. Honors the 40th anniversary of S.F. State’s College of Ethnic Studies. Proceeds benefit the World Music and Dance Program.
DETAILS: $10, April 18, 7:30 p.m., San Francisco State University, Creative Arts Building, Knuth Hall.
CONTACT: (415) 338-1431,
creativearts.sfsu.edu,
asianimprov.org

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‘China on Stage’

EVENT: Stanford University presents the fourth annual Stanford Pan-Asian Music Festival
DESCRIPTION: Highlights include: U.S. debut of China’s Jin Xing Dance Theatre, U.S. premiere of the kunquButterfly Dream opera , online concert with musicians from Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, award-winning documentary films, lectures and demonstrations.
DETAILS: Free-$50, April 20- May 4, Stanford University.
CONTACT: sheelaj@stanford.edu,
panasianmusicfestival.stanford.edu

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‘Inkboat: c(H)ord’

EVENT: Presented by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater
DESCRIPTION: c(H)ord binds the cacophony of lives erupting from the mud. Stained by ancestry, folk culture, wild nature and nostalgia, Japanese, Finnish, German, Korean and American artists create a collision of light and motion, raucous vocals and percussion.
DETAILS: $26-30, April 24-26, 8 p.m., YBCA Theater, 700 Howard St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 978-2787, eengland@ybca.org, ybca.org

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‘Speed Racer’ Special Advanced Screening

EVENT: Presented by ImaginAsian Entertainment and Warner Brothers
DESCRIPTION: Join Rain and Hiroyuki Sanada at the special advanced screening of the Wachowski brothers’ newest film at the ImaginAsian Center.
DETAILS: Free, April 25, 7 p.m., ImaginAsian Center, 251 South Main St., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: iatv.tv/speedracer

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East West Players’ 42nd Anniversary Visionary Awards

EVENT: Presented by Edison International
DESCRIPTION: The nation’s premiere API theater organization celebrates with its glamorous Visionary Awards Dinner and Silent Auction, which salutes the API community through their artistic excellence and support of the performing arts. Awards will be presented to Carrie Ann Inaba and Velina Hasu Houston.
DETAILS: $175-1,250, April 28, Hilton Universal City, 555 Universal City Drive, Universal City, Calif.
CONTACT: (213) 625.7000 ext. 17, LTang@EastWestPlayers.org

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‘A Woman’s Plight/A Woman’s Right’

EVENT: Presented by the International Hotel Manilatown Center
DESCRIPTION: A gallery exhibition on the response and responsibility of globalization.
DETAILS: Free, through May 3, 1-6 p.m. (Tues.-Sat.), International Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 399-9580, manilatown.org

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‘Cánh Hong Trong Gió’

EVENT: Presented by the Vietnamese Student Association of UC Berkeley
DESCRIPTION: Translated as “Petals in the Wind,” this is the story of four Vietnamese women during the Vietnam War. Through elaborate set design, costume and dance, this historical showcase strives to educate the youth who are unaware of the crucial role women played during this time.
DETAILS: $12-15, April 19, 5 p.m., Zellerbach Auditorium,
UC Berkeley.
CONTACT: (626) 454-9526, levichris@gmail.com, petalsinthewind.org

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ADAPT Vietnam

EVENT: Presented by the Pacific Links Foundation, East Meets West Foundation and International
Children Assistance Network
DESCRIPTION: ADAPT is an anti-trafficking program at the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. Holly is a realistic movie about the plight of trafficked children. Q&A, post screening, to help stop this tragedy.
DETAILS: $25, April 20, 12:15-3:30 p.m., 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose.
CONTACT: (408) 926-9142, adaptvietnam.org

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‘The Tonight Show’

EVENT: Presented by Chi Rho Omicron Inc.
DESCRIPTION: The first nonprofit, Filipino American-based cultural fraternity in America presents “The Tonight Show,” which includes: Filipinos in Jazz, Champ Bailey, 6th Day, ELMNOP and more. Proceeds go toward a cultural awareness fieldtrip for James Logan High School.
DETAILS: $5-7, April 23, 6:30 p.m., San Francisco State University, Cesar Chavez Center, Jack Adams Hall.
CONTACT: (650) 580-4695, info@xposf.com

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Seven.11 Theatre Casting Call

EVENT: Presented by Desipina & Co.
DESCRIPTION: NYC’s critically acclaimed, six-year-old theater/film company, is seeking casting submissions for its flagship show, Seven.11 Convenience Theatre 2008, which uses an ensemble cast in multiple parts in six plays and a musical-ette. Auditions by appointment only.
DETAILS: April 23, 6-10 p.m. and April 26, 12-4 p.m. Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 East 26th St., New York City.
CONTACT: casting@desipina.org, desipina.org

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‘Raising Money For Kids With Every Pedal’

EVENT: Hosted by the UC Davis Vietnamese Student Association
DESRIPTION: Fund raise money for VOICE, a nonprofit organization that is helping the overseas Vietnamese community through education and advocacy for the protection of refugees and counter-trafficking of Vietnamese women and children.
DETAILS: April 26, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Davis, West Sacramento,
Sacramento.
CONTACT: vsa@ucdavis.edu

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Chinatown 20th Annual Golf Classic

EVENT: Presented by the Chinatown Service Center
DESCRIPTION: Proceeds benefit vital services — including health, social services, job training, family counseling, low-income development projects, affordable housing, a family medical clinic, a children’s dental clinic, a child care center and a youth center.
DETAILS: $200-700, April 28, 11 a.m., California Country Club, 1509 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, Calif.
CONTACT: (213) 808-1706, lho@cscla.org

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‘Lovewrecked: Diary of A Manilaman’

EVENT: Skyline College presents the fourth annual Pilipino Cultural Night
DESCRIPTION: The Kababayan Program and Filipino Student Union celebrate the Filipino American experience. The event showcases cultural dances and the performance of traditional songs from the Philippines, as well as elements of Filipino American culture.
DETAILS: $5-12, May 1 and May 3, 7 p.m., Skyline College,
3300 College Drive, San Bruno.
CONTACT: (650) 392-4300, jansalas@hotmail.com

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‘Hope Through Empowerment’

EVENT: Presented by the Asian Women’s Self Help Association
DESCRIPTION: Through its annual gala celebration, the association honors the hundreds of women and children who have rebuilt their lives after living in abusive homes. The association provides over 65 client advocacy services, including legal, medical and counseling referrals, transportation and financial assistance.
DETAILS: $75, April 26, George Washington University, City View Room & Terrace, 1957 E St.,
Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: (703) 723-4123, (202) 862-5073

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Hike Through Glen Canyon Park

EVENT: Presented by the Asian Business League
DESCRIPTION: Join ABL for a short hike and lunch. Located in San Francisco, Glen Canyon Park is an
ideal trail for a brief and fun Saturday morning hike.
DETAILS: Free (lunch must be purchased), April 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Glen Park BART Station, 2901 Diamond St.,
San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 788-4664, ablsf@aol.com

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Get Your News ‘In The News’

EVENT: Presented by the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles, and NBC
DESCRIPTION: This media access workshop will teach nonprofit and community groups how to interact and network with the media. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. News anchors and journalists will be present.
DETAILS: Free (RSVP required), April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC News, Rehearsal Hall 1, 3000 W. Alameda, Burbank.
CONTACT: Gene.Choo@nbcuni.com, aaja-la.org

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Asian Development Bank Seminar

EVENT: Presented by the Asian Development Bank
DESCRIPTION: Learn about consulting and procurement opportunities from experts; lectures on bidding and consulting procedures. Director of the U.S. Commercial Service’s Liaison Office will speak on U.S. government support and services for U.S. firms. ADB is Asia’s premiere development financial institution.
DETAILS: $35, April 24, 9 a.m., Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (213) 894-4231, bobby.hines@mail.doc.gov, buyusa.gov/downtownlosangeles/adb.html

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‘East West Eats’

EVENT: Presented by the Asian American Journalists Association
DESCRIPTION: Join the AAJA for an elegant night of food and wine at the historic Ferry Building. The San Francisco chapter of AAJA will be bringing together some of the best local Asian American chefs for a food fund-raiser to raise money for scholarships for young Asian American student journalists.
DETAILS: $85-115, May 8, 7 p.m., Ferry Building on San Francisco’s Embarcadero.
CONTACT: aajasf.org

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Friday, April 18

Genesis Fridays:‘Go-Go Vixens From L.A.’
Details: Rouge Nightclub,
1500 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

<>Sirens Presents ‘Social Club’
Details: Bambuddha Lounge,
601 Eddy St., San Francisco,
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
ilovesirens.com

<>Synergy and Level Present Chanel Purse Party
Details: Impala Lounge,
501 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

Saturday, April 19

‘Cloud 9’ by Beyond and VisionshockSF
Details: Suede,
383 Bay St., San Francisco,
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
enterbeyond.com

The Newly Remodeled Mission Rock Presented by Affinity and Genesis
Details: Kelly’s Mission Rock,
817 Terry Francois Blvd., San Francisco,
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
affinitysf.com

‘Skirts and Beads’ Presented by Element
Details: Tabu Lounge,
520 4th St., San Francisco, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
elementsf.com

Bartop Entertainment Presents ‘Sweet and Sexy’
Details: Boss Nightclub,
750 Harrison St., San Francisco,
10 p.m. - 2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
bartopsf.com

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‘The Big Swindle’

EVENT: Presented by the Korean Film Screening Series
DESCRIPTION: A story of a group of four con men, one con woman, and one forger in a complex set of plots and counterplots against individual marks, against the Bank of Korea, against the police and against each other.
DETAILS: Free, April 17, 7 p.m., Ari Hall, Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (323) 936-7141 ext. 122, cinema@kccla.org
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Dengue Fever At The Independent

EVENT: Dengue Fever returns to San Francisco
DESCRIPTION: The Cambodian psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles will perform a 21+ show at The Independent.
DETAILS: $15, April 18, 9 p.m., The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: independentsf.com

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Taiko Festival

EVENT: Presented by the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION: Featuring Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka and the San Francisco Taiko Dojo.
DETAILS: $25-30, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Sundance Kabuki,
1881 Post St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 928-2456, sftaiko.com

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Real Estate Mixer

EVENT: Presented by the Chinese Real Estate Association of America
DESCRIPTION: Get updates on market changes and financing, expand your business foresight and exchange knowledge with other business partners, create synergy for referrals and information, gain networking opportunities for long-term relationships and join CREAA as a member.
DETAILS: Free (RSVP required), April 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Fort Mason Center, Building D100, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 622-0660, susan.m.lei@bankofamerica.com, chineserealestateaa.org

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‘Big Trouble In Little Berkeley’ Comedy Show

EVENT: Presented by the California Alumni Association-Chinese Chapter
DESCRIPTION: A night of comedy with Kevin Camia, Joey Guila, Randall Park and Ali Wong. They will showcase their brand of edgy, unapologetic humor that some may find controversial, but all will find hilarious.
DETAILS: $8-20, April 13, 7 p.m., UC Berkeley Campus, 145 Dwinelle Hall, Berkeley.
CONTACT: brownpapertickets.com

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Songkran 2008 At Thai Town USA

EVENT: Presented by the Thai Community Development Center, Songkran Festival Corporation and Thai Town Rotary Club
DESCRIPTION: Welcome the season of renewal by celebrating Songkran, the Thai New Year. Events include a 5K run/walk to support local organizations, food, entertainment, Thai kickboxing, cultural performances, parade, free health screenings and the L.A. International Curry Festival.
DETAILS: Free, April 13, Thai Town, Hollywood Blvd.,
Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (323) 468-2555, thainewyear.com

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‘Pacific Destiny: Manifestly American’

EVENT: Presented by USF Center for the Pacific Rim
DESCRIPTION: During its history, the United States has been mainly Euro-centered, but in the past 60 years, it turned toward the Pacific. Book signing with Richard M. Abrams, Ph.D.
DETAILS: Free, April 14, 5:45 p.m., University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, 2170 Fulton St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 422-6828, usfca.edu

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Senior Safety Seminar

EVENT: Presented by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
DESCRIPTION: Discuss street safety, public transportation safety, observing and reporting suspicious or criminal activities, giving descriptions, and emergency and useful phone numbers. Led by Irina Chatsova of San Francisco Safety Awareness for Everyone.
DETAILS: Free, April 16 or May 7, 2–3 p.m., JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 567-5505, jcccnc.org

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‘Bullish on Asia?’

EVENT: Presented by USF Center for the Pacific Rim
DESCRIPTION: With the American economy entering a
recession, Japan struggling and China fighting inflation, is Asia still a bullish bet? Insights from British-born, Cambridge-educated, San Francisco-based Paul Matthews, who has actively invested in Asian markets since 1982.
DETAILS: Free, April 16, 5:45 p.m., University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, 2170 Fulton St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 422-6828, usfca.edu

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Asian Law Caucus

EVENT: 36th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION: Keynote speaker will be the executive
director of the N.Y. Taxi Workers Alliance, Bhairavi
Desai.
DETAILS: $175-10,000, April 18, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency,
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 896-1701 ext. 131, audeekh@asianlawcaucus.org, asianlawcaucus.org

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Asia Society Northern California

EVENT: Fifth annual dinner
DESCRIPTION: Presenting education leadership honoree, Dr. Steven Chu, who is the director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and 1997 Nobel laureate.
DETAILS: $275-50,000, April 19, 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: sfannualdinner@asiasoc.org

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Building Community in An iWorld

EVENT: Presented by Narika
DESCRIPTION: Join a unique day conference for South Asian women to discuss topics such as: mental and physical well being, spiritual health, taking care of ourselves, aging parents and children, and alternative career paths. Connect with new resources, create new ideas and connect with friends from around the Bay.
DETAILS: $15-25, April 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 901 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas.
CONTACT: (510) 444-6068,
acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=154914

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‘Redefine’

EVENT: Presented by the New York Asian American Student Conference
DESCRIPTION: A daylong conference featuring Dennis Chin as keynote speaker and over 30 APA activists, artists, entertainers, academics and entrepreneurs as panelists, workshop leaders and entertainers. Our list of fame
includes: John C. Liu, Heather Park, Timothy Huang, Gary Okihiro and Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man).
DETAILS: Free, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Kimmel Center, New York University, New York.
CONTACT: nycaasc.com

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Friday, April 11

Genesis Fridays: Rouge Nightclub
Details: Rouge Nightclub, 1500 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com
Status Lifestyle: Cocktail Party
Details: Horizon Restaurant and Lounge,
498 Broadway St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
horizonsf.com

Level Fridays Presents Hennessy Complimentary
Tasting
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

Saturday, April 12

Level 7 and ICraveSF Present ‘Destiny: To Be Dazzled’
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
L7sf.com

‘Spring Fever’ by Synergy and Element
Details: Suede, 383 Bay St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
synergysf.com

‘The Network’ by DNC and Impulse Entertainment
Details: Boss Nightclub, 750 Harrison St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
dnc-productions.com

‘Kingdom’ by HighFrequencySF
Details: Kelly’s Mission Rock, 817 Terry Francois Blvd., San Francisco, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop, reggae, trance, house, Asian pop
highfrequencysf.com

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Japanese Film Festival 2008

EVENT: Presented by ImaginAsian TV
DESCRIPTION: This annual event presents cutting-edge films from Japan. Japan’s most exciting movies are shown with related events and performances.
DETAILS: Free-$100, April 11-17, The ImaginAsian Center, 251 South Main St., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (213) 617-1033, jffla.org

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‘China on Stage’

EVENT: Fourth annual Stanford Pan-Asian Music Festival
DESCRIPTION: Highlights include: U.S. debut of China’s Jin Xing Dance Theatre, U.S. premiere of the Kunqu opera Butterfly Dream, online concert with musicians from Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, and award-winning documentary films, lectures and demonstrations.
DETAILS: Free-$50, April 20-May 4, Stanford University.
CONTACT: sheelaj@stanford.edu, stanford.edu

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Cambodian New Year Parade And Festival

EVENT: Presented by the Cambodian Coordinating Council
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an exciting event that showcases unique and colorful floats, traditional and modern Cambodian dancers, musicians, pedicabs, cyclos and oxcarts. The theme is “Cambodia Town for Diversity,” in honor of the official designation of Cambodia Town by the City of Long Beach on July 3, 2007.
DETAILS: Free, April 6 and 12, Cambodia Town, Anaheim St., Long Beach.
CONTACT: cam-cc.org

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Water Festival

EVENT: The annual Lao New Year Water Festival
DESCRIPTION: Come celebrate an ancient tradition celebrating the new year, while enjoying ethnic foods, Lao dances and music, and fun and games for the entire family.
DETAILS: Free-$12, April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 13831 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo.
CONTACT: (510) 507-0459, (510) 672-1860

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CAAEN Networking Mixer

EVENT: Presented by Corporate Asian American Employee Network
DESCRIPTION: A social gathering of Asian American professionals from around the Bay Area to learn about a variety of companies, industries and professions.
DETAILS: Free, April 5, 5:30 p.m., Pedro’s Restaurant and Cantina, 3935 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara.
CONTACT: (510) 220-0742, Yen.Phan@kp.org

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Friday, April 4

Genesis Fridays: April Birthday Bash
Details: Rouge Nightclub,
1500 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

Level Fridays Presents Belvedere Complimentary Tasting
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

‘Thriller: Glow in the Dark Massive’
Details: Space 550,
550 Barneveld Ave., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-3 a.m., 18+
Music: Hip-hop and reggae
Dnc-productions.com

Saturday, April 5

‘Cloud 9’ Presented by VisionShockSF
Details: Suede,
383 Bay St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
visionshocksf.com

Affinity Presents Paradise Spring Fling Special
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
affinitysf.com

Element Hosts ‘Drinks on Us’
Details: Whisper Ultra Lounge,
535 Florida St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
Elementsf.com

Synergy Presents April Birthday Extravaganza
Details: Boss Nightclub, 750 Harrison St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
Synergysf.com

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‘Onward And Upward!’

EVENT: 15th anniversary of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION: Asian American artists will be honored and perform various theatrical pieces over four days. Over the years, the festival has presented more than 400 fascinating works by women in the disciplines of theater, dance, music, performance poetry, performance art and storytelling.
DETAILS: $30-40, March 28-30, El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.
CONTACT: (866) 811-4111, lawtf.com

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Emeryville Taiko

EVENT: “Traditional Japanese Drumming Lessons”
DESCRIPTION: Taiko! What is it? If you’ve ever wanted to play the big drums, here’s your chance. Join a free lecture and hands-on demonstration of traditional Taiko drumming.
DETAILS: Free, March 28, 7 p.m., Emeryville Taiko, 1455 64th St., Emeryville.
CONTACT: (510) 654-6415, etaiko.org

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Artist Talk – ‘Journey to Ali’

EVENT: Presented by the Chinese Culture Center
DESCRIPTION: Professor Yuan Li of Rutgers University presents a remote area along the northern slope of the Himalayas in the southwestern part of Tibet. He explores the cultural connection between landscape photography and the Chinese traditional view of the cosmology.
DETAILS: $5, March 29, Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny St., third floor, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 986-1822, c-c-c.org

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Photographs of The Silk Road

EVENT: Reception for photographer Ben Kong
DESCRIPTION: Join Bay Area Mandarin speakers of all levels, while viewing Kong’s award-winning photographs of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route from Xian,
China, to Venice, Italy.
DETAILS: $5-10, April 7, 7-9 p.m., World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., second floor, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 293-4600, wacsf_mandarin@yahoo.com

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‘Laban for Lolas’

EVENT: Presented by the International Hotel Manilatown Center
DESCRIPTION: In honor of Women’s History Month, M. Evelina Galang will talk about the campaign for Filipina “comfort women,” who were abducted and forced to perform sex acts on military men.
DETAILS: Free, March 28, 7 p.m., International Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 399-9580, manilatown.org

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Asian Educator Alliance Conference

EVENT: Fourth annual AsEA conference, “Awareness to Action”
DESCRIPTION: Keynote speakers Katherine Dinh, Michael Omi and Ling Chi Wang, workshops and breakout sessions. An opportunity for API educators to meet, network, and share diverse regional issues, concerns and successes.
DETAILS: $75-100, April 18-19, Chinese American International School and International High School, 150 Oak St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: info@aseanational.org

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Free Breast Cancer Screening

EVENT: Offered by West Bay
DESCRIPTION: Filipino women who are age 40 or over are invited to West Bay to take advantage of a free mammogram that detect breast changes in those who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer.
DETAILS: Free, April 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service, 175 7th St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 431-6266

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Aikido Classes

EVENT: Presented by The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
DESCRIPTION: Classes in Aikido weapons, including sword and non-weapon techniques by Master Kato, who holds an eight-degree belt in Aikido.
DETAILS: $30-100, April 2, 5:30 p.m., Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto; April 5, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (sword techniques), 2:30-4 p.m. (staff techniques), Mitchell Park; April 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (sword techniques), 2:30-4 p.m. (staff techniques), 4 p.m. (black belt tests), The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1069 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto.
CONTACT: (650) 440-1473, itp.edu

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Free Electronic Waste Recycling

EVENT: Hosted by Councilman Kansen Chu’s office and Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION: All computer and electronic equipment will be accepted, except freezers, ACs, batteries or anything with motor oil.
DETAILS: Free, April 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Berryessa Community Center, 3050 Berryessa Road, San Jose.
CONTACT: (408) 943-9943

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2008 Miss Asia Arizona Cultural Pageant

EVENT: Presented by Miss Asia Arizona Pageant
DESCRIPTION: Miss Asia Arizona is now accepting applications for the fifth annual cultural pageant, which will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the North High School Auditorium in Phoenix. The pageant will select over 25 Asian women from around the Valley, who trace their ancestry to the 58 countries and regions considered part of the Asian continent.
DETAILS: Deadline: April 1.
CONTACT: (602) 509-9019, info@missasiaarizona.com

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VASCON4

EVENT: The Vietnamese American Student Conference
DESCRIPTION: Speakers, concerts, a mini-film festival, and a selection of over 20 workshop topics tied to the theme of “Planting Seeds” bring together students and young professionals from around the nation. VASCON seeks to share and showcase the “beating heart and soul” of Vietnamese America.
DETAILS: $40-80, April 4-6, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: (301) 905-2380, vascon.comm@gmail.com, vasconlove.org

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Call for Entries

EVENT: Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards
DESCRIPTION: The award program, organized by the Asian American Business Development Center, is a celebration of accomplishments, as well as what cultural diversity can bring to business.
DETAILS: The 2008 award program is now open to accept
entries until April 2.
CONTACT: outstanding50.com

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How to Thrive In This Transitional Real Estate Market

EVENT: Business seminar presented by Chinese Real Estate Association of America Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Steve Mavromihalis, James Nunemacher, Bonnie Spindler and Gordon Wong will share their secrets
of success in the changing market of real estate.
DETAILS: $25-35, April 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Yet Wah Restaurant, 2140 Clement St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 252-2753, eva.hom@ctt.com

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‘Paths To Leadership’

EVENT: “Transitioning From a Technical Position to a Management Position”
DESCRIPTION: The San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, with the support of the Oracle Corporation, invites you to an evening of networking and discussion with like-minded professionals. RSVP by April 7.
DETAILS: $10-25, April 9, 6-9 p.m., Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 1700 S. El Camino Real, suite 100, San Mateo.
CONTACT: Judy.Ngai@naaapsf.org

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Friday, March 28

Genesis Fridays: ‘Flirts and Skirts’
Details: Rouge Nightclub,
1500 Broadway St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

Level Fridays Presents ‘Hennessey Complimentary
Tasting’
Details: Impala Lounge,
501 Broadway St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

Impulse Entertainment Presents ‘Allure’
Details: Kelly’s Mission Rock,
817 Terry Francois St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
dnc-productions.com

Saturday, March 29

The Block Party: Collaboration of VisionShockSF, Century, Sirens, Level 7, Adrenaline and ICraveSF.
Details: Horizon Ultra Lounge and Latitude Ultra Lounge, 498 and 447 Broadway, San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
visionshocksf.com

Genesis Saturdays: Boss Nightclub
Details: Boss Nightclub, 750 Harrison St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

Element at Ana Mandara
Details: Ana Mandara,
891 Beach St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
elementsf.com

Retro Manila Presents ‘Vibe’
Details: Blush Nightclub,
261 California Drive, Burlingame, 9:30 p.m., 21+
Music: Manila grooves, house, dance classics, 80s new wave
profiles.friendster.com/31384722

‘Spring Fling Color Things’ by Synergy
Details: Suede,
383 Bay St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
synergysf.com

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Indian Contemporary Artists

EVENT: An opening reception of Middle Edge
DESCRIPTION: In their first debut in the U.S., Middle Edge will bring together 18 contemporary artists from central India. The abstraction of these 18 artists may be an endeavor to comprehend tradition and one’s own self. Despite absence of any conventional stylized expression or gesture, these paintings possess their own language and form.
DETAILS: Free, March 21, 6-9 p.m., Aicon Gallery, 535 Bryant St., Palo Alto.
CONTACT: (212) 725-6092, sureyya@aicongallery.com

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Hard Hat Gala: Building On Legacies

EVENT: Presented by the Wing Luke Asian Museum
DESRIPTION: Be the first to explore the new facilities of the Wing Luke Asian Museum. Gala features live entertainment, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and host bar, plus silent auction and live auction showcasing original artwork by API artists.
DETAILS: $250-1000 (reservations required), March 22, 7 p.m., Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King St., Seattle.
CONTACT: (206) 623-5124 ext. 129

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‘Erasing Borders’: Contemporary Indian Art

EVENT: Presented by the Indo-American Arts Council and Tabla Rasa Gallery
DESCRIPTION: The exhibition explores the contributions of artists whose origins can be traced to the Indian subcontinent. Features 40 Indian diaspora artists who have come together to express their Indian identity in the United States.
DETAILS: Free, through March 27, Tabla Rasa Gallery, 224 48th St., Brooklyn.
CONTACT: (917) 880-8337, tablarasagallery.com

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Cynthia Lin Celebrates CD Release

EVENT: Presented by Baruch Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: Join singer/songwriter Cynthia Lin for a special full-band concert to celebrate the release of her second album, Doppelganger. The concert is part
of the inaugural season of “55 UnderGround,” a contemporary music series featuring up-and-coming local talent.
DETAILS: $12-25, March 29, 8 p.m., Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave., New York.
CONTACT: Cynthia@cynthialin.com

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Pinoy Artist at City Art Gallery

EVENT: An exhibition at the City Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Bill Casem, the only Filipino artist from a group show at the City Art Gallery, has controversial photo-art concerning his belief system.
DETAILS: Through March 30, 12-9 p.m. (Wed-Sun), City Art Gallery, 828 Valencia St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 970-9900, cityartgallery.org

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‘Celestial Journeys: In the Language Of Art’

EVENT: Karolyn Zeng’s exhibition
DESCRIPTION: The artist reflects on astrophysics, quantum physics, human genetics and the I Ching in 19 oil-on-canvas paintings, which range from the use of
ancient Chinese calligraphy to large, multi-canvas works fusing human genetics and cosmology.
DETAILS: Free, Through March 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon-Fri), Stanford University, Physics and Astrophysics Building, ground floor corridors, 452 Lomita Mall, Stanford.
CONTACT: (650) 724-7667, nchristiansen@stanford.edu

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Fifth Annual Local Hero of the Year Awards

EVENT: Presented by Union Bank of California and KCET
DESCRIPTION: Please consider nominating outstanding Asian Pacific Americans who have made significant contributions to improve your community. Nominees must be unsung individuals from Southern California who have made a significant impact to their profession and community, and who have not received measurable public or media recognition for their accomplishments and contributions.
DETAILS: Deadline: March 21.
CONTACT: (323) 953-5789, kcetoutreach@kcet.org

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U.S.-Japan Women’s Dialogue

EVENT: “The Legacy of Japanese Women: Past, Present and Future”
DESCRIPTION: The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, National Japanese American Historical Society and the Japan Foundation
Center for Global Partnership will host presentations and panel discussions on the role of Japanese American women in building communities and U.S.-Japan relations.
Pre-registration requested.
DETAILS: Free, March 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Hotel Kabuki,
1625 Post St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 921-5007, njahs@njahs.org

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‘Hyphen’ Magazine

EVENT: “Hyphen Celebrates the Unveiling of Hyphen 2.0”
DESCRIPTION: An evening of exclusive networking with Hyphen staff, friends, media representatives and the publication’s sponsors. And the unveiling of the magazine’s redesigned Web site.
DETAILS: Suggested donation $50, March 28, 6-10 p.m., Roe, 651 Howard St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: Melissa.yang@hyphenmagazine.com

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Japantown Community Cleanup Day

EVENT: Sponsored by the Japantown Task Force and the San Francisco chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
DESCRIPTION: Everyone is invited to spend the morning helping clean up Japantown, which involves sweeping, trash pick up and graffiti removal in preparation for this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Bring work gloves.
DETAILS: Free, March 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Japantown Peace Plaza, Post and Buchanan streets,
San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 346-1239, japantowntaskforce@gmail.com

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‘Thailand And The Philippines: Minorities And Political Stability’

EVENT: Presented by the World Affairs Council
DESCRIPTION: Ryan Anson, Dennis Arroyo and Duncan McCargo will discuss the importance of Muslim and other minority groups for the evolution of governance and political stability in the Philippines and Thailand.
DETAILS: Free-$15, April 1, 5:30 p.m., World Affairs Council, second floor auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 293-4600, info@wacsf.org, itsyourworld.org

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An Evening With Chef Martin Yan

EVENT: Presented by Association of Chinese Cooking Teachers
DESCRIPTION: Nine-course Chinese banquet dinner, family-style roundtable seating with chef Martin Yan.
DETAILS: $100-500, April 6, 4-6:30 p.m., ABC Seafood Restaurant, 973 E. Hillsdale Blvd., B-5, Foster City.
CONTACT: frankjang888@gmail.com

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Silk Road Presentation

EVENT: Presented by the World Affairs Council
DESCRIPTION: Mandarin- Language Reception and Silk Road Presentation by award-winning photographer Ben Kong to keep the rust off your language skills or if you simply want to enjoy a good conversation in Mandarin.
DETAILS: $5-10, April 7, 6:30 p.m., World Affairs Council, second floor auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 293-4600, info@wacsf.org, itsyourworld.org

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Faces and Stories Of Immigration Explored

EVENT: Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration
presented by Washington State History Museum
DESCRIPTION: Opening reception will exhibit 59 teenage black-and-white portraits captioned by the subjects’ own words, offering a thought-provoking exploration of
immigration, acculturation and cultural diversity.
DETAILS: Free-$8, March 22, 6 p.m., Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, Wash.
CONTACT: (253) 798-5877, aazote@wshs.wa.gov

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Midwest Asian American Student Union

EVENT: MAASU Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION: A two-day event featuring an institute, workshops and speakers addressing the issues facing the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Conference participants will have a chance to network and discuss what is happening on their campus and abroad.
DETAILS: $50-70, March 28-29, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.
CONTACT: rbalzer@ku.edu, oma.ku.edu/maasu/

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Igniting the Genius Within You

EVENT: ABL-SF Leadership Seminar Program
DESCRIPTION: The Asian Business League of San Francisco presents speaker Dr. Prasad Kaipa. The event begins with a networking reception and features a Q&A session after Dr. Kaipa’s talk.
DETAILS: Free-$15, March 25, 6-8 p.m., PG Building, 245 Market St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: ablsf@aol.com, ablsf.org

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ASNC Hong Kong-Shanghai Financial Markets Program

EVENT: Presented by Asia Society Northern California
DESCRIPTION: This Asian financial markets program, “A Tale of Two Cities: Hong Kong and Shanghai as China’s Financial Centers,” will feature keynote speakers and panel speakers.
DETAILS: $95-135, March 27, 7:30-11:30 a.m., The Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 421-8707, sfintern@AsiaSoc.org

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MBA Roundtable

EVENT: Presented by The National Association of Asian American Professionals
DESCRIPTION: Meet some of the most successful MBA graduates from across the country representing various industries over dinner at Yet Wah Mandarin Cuisine.
A GMAT strategy speaker from Kaplan will be present. Seating is limited.
DETAILS: $20-30, March 27, 6-9 p.m., Yet Wah restaurant, 2140 Clement St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: kathy.doan@naaapsf.org, naaapsf.org

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Genesis Fridays: Rouge Nightclub
Details: Rouge Nightclub, 1500 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

‘Naughty or Nice,’ presented by Adrenaline and Sirens
Details: Showgirls, 412 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
sfadrenaline.com

Level Fridays presents ‘Belvedere Vodka Complimentary Tasting’
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

Saturday, March 22

‘Spring Break,’ presented by Beyond, L7, ICraveSF and VisionShockSF
Details: Space 550, 550 Barneveld Ave., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
enterbeyond.com

An Exclusive Genesis Event
Details: Circolo, 500 Florida St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

‘Spring Fling,’ presented by Element
Details: Suede, 383 Bay St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
elementsf.com

‘Synergy Gone Wild ’08’
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
synergysf.com

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‘Roar of the Tiger: The Legend Of Tokyo Rose’

EVENT: A new play by Glenn Conner Johnson
DESCRIPTION: Based on the true story of Iva Toguri D’Aquino, aka “Tokyo Rose,” and the ordeal she went through to prove her innocence.
DETAILS: $15-20, through-March 23, 8 p.m. (Fri-Sat), 2 p.m. (Sun), Egyptian Arena Theater, 1625 Las Palmas, Hollywood.
CONTACT: (323) 222-1728, tokyorosetheplay.com

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Ikebana Presentation

EVENT: Presented by the de Young Museum
DESCRIPTION: Three renowned Bay Area ikebana teachers will give floral demonstrations. Additional arrangements will be exhibited by members of Ikebana International. Tea tasting follows demonstration.
DETAILS: $35, March 14, 2 p.m., Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 750-3504, info@bouquetstoart.org

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Korean American Poets

EVENT: Lee Herrick and Sun Yung Shin
DESCRIPTION: Born in Seoul, Korea, Lee Herrick is the author of This Many Miles From Desire (WordTech Editions, 2007) and teaches at Fresno City College. Sun Yung Shin is the author of Skirt Full of Black (South End Press, 2006) and is currently working on a book about transracial adoption.
DETAILS: Free, March 14, 8 p.m., 2612 W. Grand, Unit C,
Alhambra.
CONTACT: sunyungshin.com, leeherrick.com

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‘The Splendor Of Asia’

EVENT: Exhibit, fashion show and workshop presented by Korean Cultural Center and Japan Foundation
DESCRIPTION: Exhibition features the Korean traditional costume, hanbok, and the Japanese traditional costume, kimono. Design workshop by renowned designers
Eunsuk Yoon and Nobuaki Tomita.
DETAILS: Free, March 14-27, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (323) 936-7141, rphillips@kccla.org, kccla.org

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‘Seventh Daughter’ Book Talk

EVENT: Presented by Chinatown Branch Library
DESCRIPTION: Restaurateur Cecilia Chiang will talk about the 70 recipes and countless adventures in her autobiographic book, Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey From Beijing to San Francisco.
DETAILS: Free, March 15, 2-3:30 p.m., Chinatown Branch
Library Community Room, 1135 Powell St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 355-2888

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Evening of Electro-Pop and Indie Rock

EVENT: Part of the S.F. International Asian American Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: San Francisco songster Goh Nakamura kicks off the evening. The Old Fashioned Way follows with multi-instrumental indie pop. Dance into the night to the electronic new wave sounds of Ming & Ping. DJ Chan Chan on the turntables between sets.
DETAILS: $8-10, March 18, 8 p.m., Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 865-1588, asianamericanmedia.org

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Food and Wine Tasting

EVENT: “Chefs Without Borders”
DESCRIPTION: The Asian Chefs Foundation and the Hilton San Francisco to host chefs from more than 30 local restaurants, including Michael Mina and Ana Mandara, to promote awareness and prevention of human trafficking. DETAILS: $150-200, March 21, 5:30-10 p.m., Hilton San Francisco, 333 O’Farrell St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 743-3343, give2asia.org

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‘Made in India’

EVENT: Trailer screening of Made in India at the Bollywood Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Made in India is about the current practice of Indian women being hired as gestational surrogates for American couples. This phenomenon recalls debates about women’s bodies, the agency of women, emerging reproductive technologies, and global North-South interactions and intersections. Donations will help fund a filming trip to India.
DETAILS: Free, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Bollywood Cafe, 372 19th St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (510) 625-0819 ext. 309

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‘Catwalk ’08’

EVENT: AsiaSF presents “The Search for the Next Transgender Supermodel”
DESCRIPTION: “Catwalk” is a new, elite modeling competition/beauty pageant for the transgender community (male-to-female), presented by New Guard Production Company. Responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, “Catwalk” benefits Asian and Pacific
Islander Wellness Center.
DETAILS: $25-30, March 22, 7-11 p.m., SomArts Gallery,
934 Brannan St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 839-6764, info@catwalkusa.com, catwalkusa.com

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Calling All Artists

EVENT: Asian Heritage Street Celebration
DESCRIPTION: Calling all artists and performers for the fourth annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on May 17,
the largest gathering of APIs in the nation.
DETAILS: Deadline: April 21. Please include biography, resume, video and/or audio links, or other supplementary material that you feel may be applicable. Send e-mails to Christine Padilla (e-mail subject line: Artist Submission/AHSC 2008 – Artist Name).
CONTACT: cvpadilla@gmail.com

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Miss Asia USA

EVENT: Presented by Virgelia Productions Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Miss Asia USA is now accepting applications for their 20th annual cultural pageant. Over $50,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded.
DETAILS: Applicants must be 17 to 28 years old, never married, no children, at least 25% Asian, and in great mental and physical health.
CONTACT: (818) 891-5556, info@missasiausa.org,
missasiausa.org

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‘Philippines 101’

EVENT: Presented by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Puerto Rican/Latin American Studies Department
DESCRIPTION: Four-workshop series tackles Philippine history, the roots of the socioeconomic problems in the country and the Filipino progressive movement’s response.
DETAILS: Free, March 24-April 14 (register by March 17), 6:30-9 p.m., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 445 West 59th St., New York.
CONTACT: ugnayan.nynj@gmail.com

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J Camp

EVENT: Presented by Asian American Journalists Association
DESCRIPTION: This free six-day training camp brings together a multicultural group of high school students to sharpen their journalism skills. Curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training and field trips.
DETAILS: Deadline to apply is April 11. July 18-23, Loyola University, Chicago.
CONTACT: (415) 346-2051 ext. 102, programs@aaja.org

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Asian Business Conference

EVENT: UC Berkeley’s Haas Graduate School of Business annual conference
DESCRIPTION: This year’s theme will be “Global Ambition, Regional Transformation.” Panels will include finance, global operations, mobile business, corporate responsibility, entrepreneurship and others. Keynote address by Dr. Laura Tyson.
DETAILS: $15-40, March 15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave., University of California, Berkeley.
CONTACT: berkeleyabc.org, cochairs@berkeleyabc.org

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Nonprofit Board Basics

EVENT: Presented by the National Association of Asian American Professionals
DESCRIPTION: In this workshop, Steve Lew from CompassPoint will give a presentation on “Nonprofit Board Basics,” including the benefits of serving on a board, expectations of being a board member and how to find the right nonprofit.
DETAILS: Free-$5, March 18, 12-1:30 p.m., One Montgomery St., mezzanine level conference room, San Francisco.
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California-Asia Business in The Year of the Rat

EVENT: The California-Asia Business Council luncheon
DESCRIPTION: Join a panel of experts to look at key issues affecting California-Asia business prospects
in the year ahead. Event topics include banking, Asian financial markets, trade and transportation, and China.
DETAILS: $100-135, March 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The University Club, 800 Powell St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (510) 272-7331, jeremy@calasia.org

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Friday, March 14

‘Directions in Sound’
Details: Minna Gallery, 111 Minna,
San Francisco, 9 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Live performances by No Luck Club, Maneesh the Twister, Proof, Nako, Ana Sia, Amar and Robot Hustle
asianamericanmedia.org

Genesis Fridays: ‘St. Patrick’s Luck’
Details: Rouge Nightclub, 1500 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
genesissf.com

Louis Vuitton Purse Party, Presented by Level S.F. and Synergy
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
levelsf.com

Saturday, March 15

‘Lucky Cloud 9 Suede,’ Presented by VisionShockSF, Beyond and Sirens
Details: Suede, 383 Bay St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
enterbeyond.com

Element at Tabu
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
elementsf.com

Bartop Entertainment Presents ‘Get Lucky’
Details: Straits Cafe (inside S.F Centre, fourth floor),
845 Market St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
bartopsf.com

‘Heaven: A White Attire Theme,’ Presented by Set4Life21
Details: Boss Nightclub, 750 Harrison St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop and reggae Asian pop
set4lifeonline.com

Explosive Inc. Presents ‘St. Patrick’s Green With NV’
Details: NV Nightclub, 525 Howard,
San Francisco, 9 p.m.–3 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
set4lifeonline.com

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Jigu! Thunder Drums of China

EVENT: Presented by Dimension Performing Arts Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Jigu!’s 28 exceptionally talented drummers, percussionists and musicians embody the magical heritage of the Yellow River in the heart of Shanxi Province, birthplace of the drum and gong.
DETAILS: $22-100, March 8, 8 p.m., Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino, CA.
CONTACT: (408) 998-8497 (English), (408) 568-5861
(Mandarin), dimensionarts.org

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International Women’s Day Reading

EVENT: Presented by Manilatown Heritage Foundation
DESCRIPTION: A special reading of Seven Card Stud With Seven Manangs Wild to celebrate Filipino culture and history with Vangie Buell, Mel Orpilla, Oscar Peñaranda and more.
DETAILS: Free, March 8, 3-5 p.m., Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 777-1130

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‘TBA’

EVENT: World premiere of TBA by Carla Ching
DESCRIPTION: Just when Silas Park finds himself on the verge of literary stardom as the next Asian American wunderkind, his brother shows up and accuses Silas of stealing his life. Directed by Denyse Owens, and starring Ken Leung and Michi Barall.
DETAILS: $11-50, March 11-April 5, times vary from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Milagro Theater, CSV Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St., New York.
CONTACT: (212) 352-3101, 2g.org

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Second Annual DreamSpeakers Celebration

EVENT: Presented by Purple Moon Dance Project
DESCRIPTION: Gala benefit in honor of five multiethnic women artists, featuring dance, music, visual art and spoken word.
DETAILS: $75 (sliding scale), March 12, 7 p.m., Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 552-1104, project@purplemoondance.org

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Bonsai Exhibit

EVENT: Presented by the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION: Experience one of San Francisco’s largest collections of miniature specimen trees. Tim Kong, a master bonsai teacher, will also give classes on the Sproutopia stage for young enthusiasts.
DETAILS: Free-$65, March 12-16, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Wed-Sat), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun), the Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA.
CONTACT: (415) 771-6909, gardenshow.com

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From the Path Of Beauty

EVENT: Presented by Encore Communications
DESCRIPTION: Composer Chen Yi’s musical reflections on her native China, featuring Chanticleer and The Shanghai Quartet.
DETAILS: $25-44, March 13-15, 8 p.m., various locations in San Francisco, Berkeley and Santa Clara; Free, March 16, 2:30 p.m., San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 252-8589 (for March 16 event only),
(800) 407-1400, chanticleer.org

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‘Directions In Sound’

EVENT: Musical showcase of the S.F. Intl. Asian American Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: DJs and producers include No Luck Club, Maneesh the Twister, Proof, Nako, Ana Sia, Amar and Robot Hustle.
DETAILS: $12-15, March 14, 9 p.m., 111 Minna, San Francisco.
CONTACT: asianamericanmedia.org

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‘Into the Future With Reflections On the Past’

EVENT: Presented by Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment
DESCRIPTION: 15th annual dinner; dinner chaired by
former state Assemblywoman Carol Liu.
DETAILS: $150, March 13, 6 p.m., Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (626) 356-9838, rsvp@causeusa.org

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Remembering A Movement

EVENT: ‘The Free Chol Soo Lee Movement 25 Years Later’
DESCRIPTION: This symposium commemorates the Asian American movement that advocated for Chol Soo Lee’s release, and examines the impact of the Chol Soo Lee movement on the Asian American community today. Speakers include Chol Soo Lee and Warren Furutani.
DETAILS: Free, March 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Room, 800 Font Blvd., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 338-3891, gracey@sfsu.edu

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Model Minority Myth

EVENT: “Challenging the Myth, Uniting Community”
DESCRIPTION: This symposium will discuss the issues of Southeast Asian youth criminalization and incarceration from three perspectives: prevention, intervention and re-
integration. Lunch will be provided.
DETAILS: Free, March 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Room, 800 Font Blvd., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (510) 813-9156, challenge2unite@gmail.com

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23rd Annual Queen Search

EVENT: Presented by the Miss Asian America Pageant
DESCRIPTION: Twenty contestants will be selected from all applications received. Each contestant will be judged on beauty, poise, personality and a projection of a healthy image. The showcase will be held on Aug. 23, 2008, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco.
DETAILS: Deadline: March 16.
CONTACT: (415) 474-8398, missasianamerica.com

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Verizon Wireless West Area HopeLine Grants

EVENT: Presented by Verizon Wireless
DESCRIPTION: Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, and have benefited those dedicated to social work and domestic violence prevention. Three Asian community groups received $43,000 in domestic violence grants last November.
DETAILS: Deadline: March 17.
CONTACT: (949) 286-8085

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Friday, March 7

Genesis Fridays: Rouge Nightclub
Details: Rouge Nightclub, 1500 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.genesissf.com

Level Fridays: ‘Elevate Your Night’
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.levelsf.com

Saturday, March 8

Destiny: The Prestigious Models, presented by L7, ICraveSF and Adrenaline
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.–3 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop, R&B and top 40
www.icravesf.com

‘The Network,’ hosted by DNC and Impulse Entertainment
Details: Club Boss, 750 Harrison St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.dnc-productions.com

Escape Tour 2008, presented by Synergy and Element
Details: Suede Nightclub, 383 Bay St., San Francisco,
10 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.synergysf.com

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Exploring Activism, Art and Community

EVENT: Presented by Kearny Street Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Visual artists Bob Hsiang, Donna Keiko Ozawa and Christine Wong Yap are featured in a new multimedia exhibition about activism, art and community.
DETAILS: Free, Feb. 29 through May 24, 3-6 p.m. (Wed-Thurs), 2-6 p.m. (Sat), Space 180, 180 Capp St., third floor, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 503-0520, sam@kearnystreet.org, kearnystreet.org

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‘White Light/Black Rain’

EVENT: Film screening presented by the USF Center for the Pacific Rim and the National Japanese American Historical Society
DESCRIPTION: Steven Okazaki’s documentary film about how 14 people lived through the atomic bombing of Japan. An atomic bomb survivor will attend and comment.
DETAILS: Free, Mar. 3, 5:30 p.m., University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco.
Contact: (415) 422-6828, njahs.org

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‘Eleven New Plays’

EVENT: Presented by Second Generation, a nonprofit theater company that promotes the next generation of Asian American dramatic artists
DESCRIPTION: Performances include TBA by Carla Ching, six one-act plays and four developmental staged readings.
DETAILS: Free-$18, March 3 – April 5, performance times vary, Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center, The Milagro Theater, 107 Suffolk St., New York.
CONTACT: (212) 334-4777, 2g.org

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Central Subway Public Art Program

EVENT: San Francisco Arts Commission workshop for Central Subway Public Art Program
DESCRIPTION: The Arts Commission is working with local communities and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop a comprehensive arts program for Central Subway, the new transit
system. Potential sites for artwork, application guidelines and online application discussed.
DETAILS: Free, Mar. 4, 4-6 p.m., Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 252-3215, mary.chou@sfgov.org

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‘Shen Wei Dance Arts’

EVENT: Presented by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION: The program includes “Map” and “Re-” (Part 1). “Map” outlines the seven “movement” maps of Shen Wei’s choreography. “Re-” (Part 1) is based on Shen Wei’s travels through Tibet, and reflects his experiences with the country’s people, land, religion and culture.
DETAILS: $26-45, March 6-8, 8 p.m., Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, 700 Howard St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 978-ARTS, ybca.org

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40th Anniversary Of the Term ‘Asian American’

EVENT: U.C. Berkeley’s 18th annual API Issues Conference
DESCRIPTION: Students and community honors 40th anniversary of the term “Asian American” and the civil rights activists who coined the term. Eleven of these activists will host a panel workshop. Two sessions of workshops, lunch and hip-hop concert featuring local API artists.
DETAILS: Free, March 1, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., U.C. Berkeley, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union.
CONTACT: (415) 246-6606

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Asian American Movement of The Early ’70s

EVENT: I Witness reception
DESCRIPTION: Exhibit is a photographic reflection of Asian American collective defiance of the Vietnam War, unity with the black civil rights movement and defense of our neighborhoods, particularly in the Bay Area.
DETAILS: March 2, 2 p.m., Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: boku@urbanvoice.org

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Annual Spring Japanese Food Festival

EVENT: Sacramento Buddhist Church’s Spring Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION: Japanese food served. Supports Sacramento Buddhist Church’s affiliated organizations: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, sports programs, youth groups and Japanese-language school; also contributes to church building fund, scholarship fund and facilities.
DETAILS: Free, March 3, 10:30 a.m., Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento.
CONTACT: (916) 393-9560

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CIIJ Anniversary Fund-raiser Dinner

EVENT: Presented by The Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism
DESCRIPTION: CIIJ is a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity in newsrooms and reporting. Proceeds will support CIIJ’s Bay Area Multicultural Media Academy, a free two-week residential program for high school students interested in journalism-related careers.
DETAILS: $85, March 4, 6-9:30 p.m., San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Center.
CONTACT: (415) 338-2083, ciij.org/workshops?id=2022

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‘American And Chinese Attitudes Toward Each Other’

EVENT: Commonwealth Club’s public affairs forum
DESCRIPTION: Dean of Wayne State University Law School and media commentator Frank Wu talks about new survey results on China-U.S. relations.
DETAILS: $12-18, Mar. 6, 5:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club Office, 595 Market St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 597-6705

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‘Celebrate International Women’s Day’

EVENT: Presented by Women of Color Resource Center
DESCRIPTION: Celebrating women’s struggle for equality, justice, peace and development, with performances and stories of creative resistance by leading women of color artists/activists.
DETAILS: $10-15, Mar. 6, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland.
CONTACT: (510) 444-2700, mroberts@coloredgirls.org

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San Jose (H)API Hour

EVENT: Presented by South Bay First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: Mixer for young Asian and Pacific Islanders interested in supporting community activities and organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and a forum for networking, shared learning among peers and community service opportunities.
DETAILS: $10, Mar. 6, 6 p.m., Koji Sake Lounge, 48 S. First St., San Jose.
CONTACT: hapihour.org/?p=132

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ChiAm Citizens Alliance Essay Contest

EVENT: Chinese American Citizens Alliance’s National Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION: Students, grades 9-12, will compete for the national award of $1,000 for first place, $700 for second place and $500 for third place. Ten additional awards of merit include a $100 award. Register by March 5.
DETAILS: Free, March 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., CACA Lodge Hall, 1044 Stockton St., San Francisco; other
locations TBD in Oakland, Mountain View and Salinas.
CONTACT: (650) 965-2555, ngeecaca@earthlink.net

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Bok Kai Festival

EVENT: Fourth annual Bomb Day Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION: The Chinese American Museum of Northern California presents a two-day program, including tours of Chinatown, lectures and a dinner recognizing Steve Yee.
DETAILS: Free, March 8-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chinese American Museum of Northern California, 232 First St., Marysville, Calif. Dinner will be held at Szechwan Restaurant, across the street from the museum, on March 8 at 6 p.m.
CONTACT: (510) 710-2342, brianltom@yahoo.com

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Alzheimer’s Disease Conference

EVENT: “Bridging Cultures: Improving Evaluation and Treatment of Cognitive Disorders”
DESCRIPTION: UCSF Memory and Aging Center’s conference heightens awareness of cognitive disorders among Asians. The science track focuses on emerging epidemiological information, while the caregiver track explores the impact of cognitive disorders. Registration required.
DETAILS: Free-$195; March 8, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hilton Hotel, 750 Kearny St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 476-5808, memory.ucsf.edu

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‘Trading Traditions: California’s New Cultures’

EVENT: Oakland Museum of California presents Trading Traditions: California’s New Cultures
DESCRIPTION: Exhibition reveals how the San Francisco Bay Area leads the way in creating today’s hybrid culture — with influences from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Based on the book, Under the Dragon: California’s New Culture.
DETAILS: $5-8, through April 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland.
CONTACT: (510) 238-2200

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‘Lakbay-Puso’

EVENT: “Lakbay-Puso,” or “Journey With a Heart,” presented by Philippine Children’s Fund of America
DESCRIPTION: Open to U.S.-born or -raised Filipinos ages 16-25. Program includes tour of Bataan Death March and/or Corregidor Island; educational tour to the
rainforest of Subic Bay Freeport and one week of social work.
DETAILS: Free; applicants must raise at least $1,500 for expenses by selling raffle tickets. Program starts in July.
CONTACT: (916) 688-1574, pcfausa@yahoo.com, pinoykids.org
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Friday, February 29

Genesis Fridays: Rouge Nightclub
Details: Rouge Nightclub, 1500 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.genesissf.com

Level Fridays
Details: Impala Lounge, 501 Broadway St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.levelsf.com

Saturday, March 1

Cloud 9, Presented by VisionShockSF and Beyond
Details: Suede, 383 Bay St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.visionshocksf.com

Diamonds are Forever, Hosted by Affinity and Genesis
Details: Tabu Lounge, 520 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.affinitysf.com

Element Hosts: Open Bar Night
Details: Whisper Ultra Lounge, 535 Florida St.,
San Francisco, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop
www.elementsf.com
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Political Awareness and Leadership in the Asian Pacific American Community

EVENT: Presented by Project by Project and Center for Asian Americans United for Self Employment
DESCRIPTION: This kick-off celebrates the partnership between PbP and CAUSE, which will focus on empowering the APA community and increase political awareness in light of this year’s presidential election.
DETAILS: Feb. 27, 7 p.m., J Restaurant & Lounge, 1119 S. Olive St., Los Angeles.
CONTACT: (626) 356-9838, kathy@causeusa.org

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Fighting AIDS in Asia: A Roundtable with Three Activists on the Front Lines in Rural China

EVENT: Presented by AIDS Relief Fund for China and Asia Society
DESCRIPTION: Three AIDS activists discuss China’s policy which provides free HIV medicines and financial assistance, their front-line activities in local communities, and the work that remains to be done.
DETAILS: Free, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., Chinese For Affirmative Action, 17 Walter U. Lum Place, San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 421-8707

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Asian Heritage Street Celebration Poster Contest

EVENT: Presented by AsianWeek Foundation and Kearny Street Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Asian Heritage Street Celebration is looking for original and creative entries for the fourth annual street fair in May. All entries will be posted at www.asianfairsf.com, and select entries will also be published in AsianWeek. Top prize earns $500 and used as part of the AHSC Community Outreach campaign in bothAsian media and citywide media.
DETAILS: Deadline: Feb. 29., official rules at asianfairsf.com
CONTACT: (415) 321-5865, ahscposter@gmail.com

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Multilingual Immigration Workshop Series: Sanctuary City for All & Resources for Immigrants

EVENT: Presented by The San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network
DESCRIPTION: Multilingual workshop and legal clinic for immigrants focuses on helping immigrants understand their rights when they encounter immigration customs or immigration enforcement officers. In English, with translation in Chinese and Spanish. A lawyer will be available for questions afterwards.
DETAILS: Feb. 29, 11:30 a.m., CCSF Downtown, 88-4th St., Room 821, San Francisco
CONTACT: (415) 282-6209 x15, caasf.org

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Free Tax Service for Low Income Families

EVENT: Presented by New York Assemblywoman Ellen Young
DESCRIPTION: Free tax service for eligible low income clients available. Interested individuals and families are asked to bring their relevant tax documents, including W2 or 1099 forms. Income requirements are $15,000 for individuals, and $30,000 for families.
DETAILS: Free, Mar. 1-2, 10 a.m., Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave., 6th Floor, Flushing NY.
CONTACT: (718) 939-0195

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Speak Up & Speak Out: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking and Presentations

EVENT: Presented by Asian Women in Business
DESCRIPTION: This three-hour workshop practically emphasizes various aspects of public speaking, including how to think critically, manage nervousness, and deliver professional speeches.
DETAILS: Register by Feb. 25, $20-45, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Dewey & LeBoeuf, 23rd Floor, 1301 Ave of the Americas, New York City.
CONTACT: (212) 868-1368, info@awib.org

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30th Installation Dinner

EVENT: Presented by Chinese Real Estate Association of America
DESCRIPTION: Banquet hosts 500 real estate related professionals celebrating CREAA’s 30th anniversary and newly elected Board of Directors and Officers for 2008. The event features lion dancers, entertainment, live music, a 9-course dinner, raffle prizes and dancing.
DETAILS: $65, Feb. 29, 5:30 p.m., Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Ave., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 850-7721, johnlee@pacunion.com

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Lunar New Year Mixer
EVENT: Presented by the Asian Business League of San Francisco
DESCRIPTION: Network, socialize and learn more about the Asian Business League of San Francisco. Be involved in one of the first and oldest Asian American organizations in the Bay Area. The special guest speaker will be Darian Heyman of Craigslist.
DETAILS: $10-20, Feb. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., The Public, 1489 Folsom St., San Francisco.
CONTACT: (415) 788-4664, ablsf@aol.com

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Free Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Workshop

EVENT: Presented by Assemblywoman Ellen Young and Asian Women in Business
DESCRIPTION: Workshop designed to walk enterprising women and minorities through the certification requirements and how to leverage it to grow your business. Followed by networking reception to facilitate business-to-business connections.
DETAILS: Feb. 29, 2 p.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing, New York.
CONTACT: (212) 868-1368, info@awib.org

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