Beginning April 18, 2024, former Tibetan monks of the Gyumed Monastery, Lobsang Tsering, Doctor of Acupuncture and professor at San Francisco State University, and Gedun Kalsang, a.k.a. Jampa, will be at SVMA building the Shamatha Mandala, which depicts the nine stages of mental development and is used in meditation practice. To see the artists at
College Opportunities Summit Monday, July 22, 2024 Application Deadline - Friday, May 17, 2024 The 10,000 Degrees College Opportunities Summit is a summer college success program that focuses on supporting rising high school seniors to prepare for their senior year and post-secondary education through a FREE one-day in-person event filled with engaging workshops and fun
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
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
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
May is both Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. To raise awareness of the intersection between the two, Asian American Alliance of Marin (AAAM) and Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay (AAPIC-NB) invite you to the first screening of our documentary film series of 2024, Exiled. Exiled is an
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
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 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
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
Thu, May 16, 2024 7 pm (PT) In person at The Commons, 2601 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA ($15) and Livestream (Free) Cultural stigmas and intergenerational traumas make navigating mental health in the Asian American community complex, but modern-day practitioners and healers offer expansive frameworks for a holistic approach. Join KQED and CAAMFest (Center for
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.
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
(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
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
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
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,