The Hyphenite's Social Caledar: Kuttin Kandi Reunion, Queer Asian Pride

April 15, 2009

Thursday April 18th -- San Francisco

Jane Chen Goodbye Cabaret Show

janechen.jpgBay Area performer Jane Chen is moving to Los Angeles, but not before a goodbye cabaret spectacular in her honor, complete with a contest for the best Jane Chen interpretation.

8pm
Space Gallery
1141 Polk Street, San Francisco

Friday April 17th -- NYC

Kuttin Kandi Reunion

kuttinkandi.jpgJoin legendary DJ Kuttin Kandi for her first NYC show in two and a half years. She'll debut her newly formed band The Heart. Hosted by Taiyo Na, with live performances by Allison Joy & Kay Barrett, Deep Foundation, Bambu, Queen Godis, and Anomolies. DJ Boo on the wheels of steel.
 
6 to 9:45 pm
Nightingale Lounge
213 2nd Ave, New York
21+, FREE

New Stories From Iranians in America

javad.jpgThe Asian American Writers' Workshop, in collaboration with the Association of Iranian American Writers, brings you an evening of readings by Taha Ebrahimi, Javad Mohsenian, Said Sayrafiezadeh, and Solmaz Sharif.

7pm
The Workshop
16 West 32nd St, 10th Floor, New York
$5 suggested donation

Friday April 17th to Sunday April 19th -- Eugene, OR

4th Annual DisOrient Asian American Film Festival

disorient2.gifThis year's DisOrient features three days chock full o' films, workshops, panels, and parties. The over 60 films include Tze Chun's Children of Invention and Dave Boyle's White on Rice. Complete schedule and updates here.

Bijou Art Cinemas
492 E. 13th Ave, Euguene, Oregon
Tickets here

Saturday April 18th -- NYC

Khmer New Year Party

khmer_new_years_flyer_09.jpgCAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities' Youth Leadership Project is throwing a party to celebrate Khmer New Year. Event includes dinner, a live band, and dancing. Ticket proceeds will benefit ths amazing nonprofit.

7pm to 1 am
St. Nicholas Tolentine
2345 University Ave (at Fordham Rd), Bronx
$30

2009 NYC Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC)

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This year's NYCAASC conference theme is "ACT: Empowering our Generation." Keynote speaker is the poet, visual artist, and activist Fay Chiang. Founded in 2007, NYCAASC is a consortium of New York schools with the goal of uniting and empowering Asian Americans in every aspect. Complete information and registration here.

9:30 am
NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South, New York

Sunday April 19th -- NYC

Sulu Series: Queer Asian Pride

suluapril.jpgThis month's Sulu features a killer lineup of APA talent, curated by Good Asian Drivers. Performances include comedienne Ali Wong, Antonius Wiriadjaja, Judy Tan, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sophia Moon, Becca D'Bus, Kenichiro Takeuchi, Danny Katz (also of Sensitive Guys with Guitars) and of course -- the Good Asian Drivers themselves.

8 pm
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (b/w Houston and Bleecker), New York
$8 / $5 with student ID

Opportunities


Call for Entries -- LUNAFEST

LUNAFEST is a nationwide traveling festival of short films by, for, and about women. The festival accepts short films (20 minutes or less) in a variety of genres which embody the inspirational roles of women in our communities. Winning filmmakers will be awarded $1,000 cash. More info here.

Deadline: April 30, 2009

Request for Proposals -- 2009 Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) Fund

caamsmall.JPGCAAM provides funding for Asian American film and media projects, and currently seeks provocative and engaging project proposals from independent media producers. Projects must be at post-production phase. Awards average $20,000 to $30,000. Full guidelines and application here.

Deadline: August 6, 2009

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