Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival

Julliard Park 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Presented by Sonoma County Matsuri Festival. Sponsored by Sonoma County JACL. Enjoy the showcase of Japanese arts and culture at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa. Demonstrations of taiko drumming, folk dance and music, martial arts, Kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), and mochi pounding will be held throughout the day on an outdoor stage or the

Learn the Japanese Obon Folk Dance

Northwest Santa Rosa Library 150 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Sonoma County Library brought many programs to learn about AAPI cultures. This is an opportunity to learn the Japanese Obon Dance, a participatory dance. Traditionally, the Japanese have 'Obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate their ancestors. Join performers

AAPI Kanopy Film Fest

Sebastopol Regional Library 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Sebastopol Regional Library will host two Kanopy films featuring the contributions and humanity of AAPI Americans. Halving the Bones: Author Ruth Ozeki's autobiographical Film (2015) Skeletons in the closet? HALVING THE BONES delivers a surprising twist to this tale. This cleverly constructed film tells the story of Ruth, a half-Japanese filmmaker living in New York,

Interactive Introduction to Classical Cambodian Dance – 6/8 Sonoma Valley Library

Sonoma Valley Regional Library 755 W. Napa St, Sonoma, CA, United States

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast! The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian

Fiesta & Bayanihan by FACSCI

Filipino Community Center 3361 Fulton Road, Fulton, CA, United States

The Filipino American Community of Sonoma County, Inc (FACSCI) will present the 2024 Fiesta & Bayanihan on Sat, June 15, 11 am - 4 pm at the Filipino Community Center at 3361 Fulton Road, Fulton, CA. Free Admission! There will be entertainment for all ages, Filipino fashion show, ethnic dance performance, Filipino food available to

Webinar: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in Hawaii and Other Early Chinese Hawaiians

on Zoom

The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (SDCHM) is partnering with the San Diego State University Chinese Cultural Center to produce this free Zoom lecture. Founding President of the Sun Yat-Sen Hawaii Foundation and former Councilmember of Honolulu City, Leigh-Wai Doo, will give a presentation on the important historical role that Hawaii and its people played

Interactive Introduction to Classical Cambodian Dance – 6/15 NW Santa Rosa Library

Northwest Santa Rosa Library 150 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast! The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian

Interactive Introduction to Classical Cambodian Dance – 6/22 Rohnert Park Library

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park, CA, United States

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast. The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian

Interactive Introduction to Classical Cambodian Dance – 6/29 Petaluma Library

Petaluma Regional Library 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, CA, United States

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast. The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian

Interactive Introduction to Classical Cambodian Dance – 6/29 Healdsburg Library

Healdsburg Regional Library 139 Piper St, Healdsburg, CA, United States

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a dance performance of Classical Cambodian Dance followed by interactive instruction and activities. For all ages. No need to sign up. Just drop in! But the place fills up fast. The Cambodian dance teacher, Charya Burt, is an acclaimed master dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and teacher of Classical Cambodian