Film Show: Agent of Happiness

Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA, United States

The screening of Agent of Happiness is part of the CAFilm's celebration of documentary cinema from May 2-5, 2024 at the Smith Rafael Film Center. AAPIC's sister organization in Marin County AAAM (Asian American Alliance of Marin) is a community partner of DocLands 2024 supporting this documentary film festival. Agent of Happiness is the story

Ten Thousand Tears of Lamentation

A Performance of the tragic stories of comfort women expressed through traditional Korean, Chinese, and Filipino dance and African American hip-hop. The performance was written by Dr. Jeffrey Nishimura and choreographed by Jong Lee. Watch CBS video report of the rehearsal and talk with the choreographer Jong Lee HERE. Presented by Marin Cultural Association and

Lao New Year Celebration!

Wat Lao Saysettha Buddhist Temple 3625 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Lao New Year Celebration! Wat Lao Saysettha Buddhist Temple of Santa Roa Sat, May 4 Doors open at 12 noon Authentic Lao Food Fundraising Kids Jumpy House Live Entertainment Sun, May 5 Thak Baht 10:30 am Lao Cultural Performance and Traditional Ceremonies Lao New Year Parade Inquiries: 707-584-3097 or email watlaosr@gmail.com, and visit their Facebook

Tour of Mare Island with Vallejo FANHS

Mel Orpilla and FANHS, Vallejo Chapter, will be hosting a FREE tour of Mare Island to learn about the history of Mare Island and the Filipinos employed there. 9:30 am  Meet at "The Quarters" Coffee House on Mare Island, 1-15 Walnut Ave, Mare Island/Vallejo, where a talk about the history will be given. 10 am

Mott Street: A Virtual Book Talk + Q&A with Ava Chin

on Zoom

Join OCA National and OCA-New York for this special APA Heritage Month virtual conversation with Ava Chin—author, performer, and professor—as she talks about her new memoir Mott Street, about the impact of the country’s first immigration restrictions, the Chinese Exclusion Act, on four generations of her family in NYC’s Chinatown. Publisher's Weekly called Mott Street

Learn the Japanese Obon Folk Dance

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park, 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

Learn the Japanese Obon Folk Dance

Rincon Valley Regional Library 6959 Montecito Boulevard, 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

AAPIC to Receive a Gold Resolution for AAPI Heritage Month

Sonoma County Board of Superisors Chambers 575 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

AAPIC has been invited by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to draft and receive the Gold Resolution Proclamation in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. This will take place at the beginning of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:15 pm in the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers. All are

City of Sonoma Proclamation for AAPI Heritage Month

Sonoma City Council Chamber 177 First St, Sonoma, CA, United States

Come join in with others in the AAPI community to receive the proclamation from the City of Sonoma in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. If you live in Sonoma, it would be a great opportunity to meet other APIs in your community. Shown here is a photo of the 2022 Proclamation ceremony with Elizabeth Escalante