Feeling’ Crabby with the Filipino American Community & Friends

Spud Point Regional Park 1818 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA, United States

Join the Sonoma County Regional Parks for an exciting time to learn about crabs and try crabbing! Be sure to wear layers, bring a snack, and excitement to try out this activity for all ages! Also, bring a folding chair because crabbing will be done on the dock. Crab nets and bait will be provided.

Photojournalist Corkey Lee Book In-Person Event & Livestream

Edge on the Square 800 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

Edge on the Square presents a panel talk on "Corky Lee's Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice," edited by Chee Wang Ng and Mae Ngai. The first book of its kind, Corky Lee's Asian America ambitiously presents not only an iconic photographer’s work but a sweeping, rich visual account of the AAPI social justice

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

City of Petaluma Proclamation for AAPI Heritage Month

Petaluma City Hall 11 English St, Petaluma, CA, United States

(Note time change from 6:30 pm to 5:00 pm due to change of agenda schedule.) The City of Petaluma will be presenting a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The proclamation will be awarded to Lina Hoshino representing friends of Petaluma AAPI Community and Grace Cheung-Schulman, co-founder and Vice President

Free Virtual Book Talk with Author Rebecca F. Kuang

Online

As part of AAPI Heritage Month in May, the Sonoma County Library has organized a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. White lies, dark humor,

Virtual Book Talk: Chinese Americans in Hollywood

Online

Chinese Americans have been involved in the movie business since its earliest days, whether as extras, leading actors like Anna May Wong and Keye Luke, or Oscar-winning cinematographers like James Wong Howe. You are invited to attend virtually on May 22nd at 5 PM PT for a presentation on Chinese Americans in early Hollywood with

Five Star Aloha Gala

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

The 22nd Annual Five Star Aloha Gala Fri, May 24, 2024, 5:30 pm The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Organized by Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (HCCNC) This is HCCNC's signature event and serves as a venue for honoring individuals and organizations with their Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu (Strive for

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

Free – A Conversation on Combat Trauma: Documentary Screening and Q&A

on Zoom

"A Conversation On Combat Trauma" - Sunday, May 26, 2024, 1 pm PDT - Hosted by NCWNP District JACL (Northern California Western Nevada Pacific District of the JACL), with the assistance of District Governor Carol Kawase, sponsors this event to honor the sacrifices of our Nisei Veterans, all U.S. military veterans, and active service members.

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,