Friday May 29th -- Seattle
Finding Home in Chinatown: The Kong Yick Building Screening
This film showcasws the history of Seattle's International District through the lens of one of Chinatown's first buildings, the Kong Yick. With no financial backing from any bank, the Kong Yick was created in 1910 through the pooled resources of over 170 Chinese American pioneers. Once occupied by a hotel, family associations, and apartments, the Kong Yick is now the new home of the Wing Luke Asian Museum.
2 pm
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Tateuchi Story Theatre
719 South King St, Seattle
Free w/ Museum admission
Saturday May 30th -- San Francisco
Asian Rock Fest '09
Asian Rock Fest is an annual event that brings together established and emerging Asian American musicians from across the country, This year's Rock Fest will celebrate APA heritage month by showcasing four premiere California rock bands: Burning Tree Project, Johnny Hi-Fi, Festizio and United High. The flyer really says it all. More info and tickets here. Rawk on!
7 pm
Slim's
333 11th St, San Francisco
$ 13; All Ages
Saturday May 30th -- Oakland
Asian Arts Together and Dances of Asia
The Asian Arts Together workshop is for children and families to work together on hands-on activities including Japanese paper and Daruma dolls, Cambodian theater masks, Korean kites, Lunar New Year ox puppets, and Vietnamese dragon mobiles. Arabic calligraphy, fruit carving and Japanese paper craft demonstrations will also be featured. Stick around for various traditional and contemporary dance performances with Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) artists.
Noon to 1 pm - Asian Arts Together, FREE
1 pm to 2:30 pm -- Dances of Asia, $ 3-10 suggested donation
OACC
388 9th St Suite 290, Oakland
Saturday May 30th -- San Francisco
Boxer Rebellion Fashion Show
The Ant Show, a showcase for Bay Area musicians, is presenting their Fifth Annual Boxer Rebellion fashion show. The event will feature the work of eight local designers, who will express their creativity through the medium of men's and women's underwear with a 1920s Prohibition-era theme. Live music will be performed by the bands Sleep Your Excellence, Hot Challenge, The Papersons, and The Catholic Comb. DJs Steena Lynn and Kon Kon on the wheels of steel.
8 pm
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market St, San Francisco
$ 10-20 sliding scale
Saturday May 30th -- Houston
Slant Film Festival
Founded and curated by Hyphen's very own Melissa Hung, the Ninth Slant Film Festival's quirky comedies and compelling visions are made by and about Asian Americans. Check out this eclectic variety of 11 short films and fresh perspectives, many of which are being screened in Texas for the first time. More info here
7 to 9 pm
Freed Auditorium, Glassell School of Art
5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston
$ 6 No door sales, purchase online here
Saturday May 30th -- Los Angeles
Secret Identities Reception
Come celebrate the Los Angeles premier of the first Asian American superhero comic book anthology, with editors and masterminds Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, Keith Chow and Jerry Ma. Copies of Secret Identities will be available for purchase and signing, with a light reception to follow.
6:30 pm
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First St, Los Angeles
FREE
Sunday May 31st -- Nationwide
National AAPI House Party with Konrad Ng and Tammy Duckworth
Don't forget to round up your pals for the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) national conference call with Konrad Ng, Obama's brother-in-law and Tammy Duckworth, Assistant Secretary for Veteran Affairs. Your report-backs could later be submitted to the Obama administration. More details here.
1 to 3 pm PST / 4 to 6 pm EST
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Sunday May 31st -- Seattle
Group Book Reading and APA History Celebration
Join eminent local writers and artists Larry Matsuda, Tracy Lai, Kazuko Nakane, Alan Lau and Stan Shikuma for a group reading and program at one of Seattle's best bookstores. Event includes poetry, a reading from the new book The Snake Dance of Asian American Activism, and a discussion about Japanese American farmers in the Pajaro Valley.
3 pm
Elliott Bay Book Company
101 South Main St, Seattle
AAPI Momentum, the online community for progressive AAPI leaders, organizations, and volunteers, has been celebrating API Heritage Month by posting service events across the country, such as youth mentorship and renovating community centers for at-risk youth. AAPI Momentim has also teamed up with celebs such James Kyson Lee and Yul Kwon to support community service. Check website for more info and opportunities to volunteer.
Asia Society Diversity Leadership Forum
Asia Society is launching its first Diversity Leadership Forum, focusing on global business growth and empowering Asian employees. The forum will be held all day on Monday June 1. More info and registration here.
Call for Submissions -- APAture
Kearny Street Workshop, the nation's oldest Asian Pacific American multidisciplinary arts org, presents it's 11th annual APAture September 17-26, 2009. A call for submissions is now open. Guidelines and online submission here. Deadline is July 11, 2009.
Asian Male Mentors Needed for High School Students -- Seattle
The College Success Foundation is seeking five college-educated Asian American males to guide Cleveland High School (Seattle) seniors through the college preparation process. The mentorship will be for the 2009-2010 school year, and mentors will be provided with training and support. If interested, please contact mmattox(at)collegesuccessfoundation(dot)org.
Call for Abstracts -- Asian American Health Conference
The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health is seeking submissions for the 5th Annual Asian American Health Conference in NYC October 8-9 2009. This year's theme is "Reinvesting in Our Communities for Health Equity". Complete call for abstracts and selection criteria here. Deadline is June 3, 2009.
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