Tuesday September 8th -- NYC

Jammin Asian Showcase

A monthly variety show of API and non-API comedy and other art returns with singer-songwriter Danny Katz and comedians Ali Wong, Joe Narvaez, Air Tabigue, and Master Lee. Hosted by Burt Paseos. More info here.

8 to 10:30 pm
Laugh Lounge
151 Essex St, New York
$ 10 + two drinks

Wednesday September 9th -- Seattle

HERstory Series

The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) presents the HERstory Series, with discussions, speakers, and reading and writing groups intended to strengthen the progressive intergenerational movement amongst API women. This panel and discussion focuses on building alliances with queer API women. Join five local queer community activists to share herstories and dialogue towards alliance-building.

6 to 8 pm
NonProfit Assistance Center
1618 South Lane St, Suite 201, Seattle
FREE, refreshments provided

Thursday September 10th -- San Francisco

Happy Hour Salon: Hiroshima 30th Anniversary

The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area presents a happy hour/salon discussion to commemorate Hiroshima's 30th anniversary. The salon will center around music, art, politics, and culture, and the role artists play in the development of our identities as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

6 to 8:30 pm
Mercury Lounge
1582 Folsom St, San Francisco
FREE, RSVP requested here

Thursday September 10th -- Seattle

Yellow Terror Opening Reception

Check out the opening reception for "Yellow Terror: The Collections and Paintings of Roger Shimomura". Shimomura's exhibit explores war propaganda and other racist imagery, and its depiction of Asians and Asian Americans. On display through April 18, 2010.

7 pm
Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 South King St, Seattle
FREE Admission

Thursday September 10th -- NYC

The Domestic Crusaders Preview and Reception

Wajahat Ali's landmark play about Muslim Americans post 9/11 has just added a new date due to heavy demand. The Thursday preview includes food, Latin jazz, a celebration with cast and crew, and  birthday party for legendary poet and Nuyorican founder Miguel Algarin. Show runs through October 11, 2009. Complete info here.

7 pm
Nuyorican Poets Cafe
236 East 3rd St, New York
$ 15 - $ 25, tickets here

Friday September 11th -- Los Angeles

White on Rice Premiere

The Los Angeles premiere of Dave Boyle's feature-length comedy -- about a socially tactless 40-year old divorcee who bunks with his 10-year old nephew and seeks a fresh start in romance -- opens Friday. Starring Hiroshi Watanabe, Lynn Chen, and James Kyson Lee. Showing at Laemmle's Sunset 5 and Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 theaters. Film opens in San Francisco and San Jose September 18th. Check here for premiere dates in other cities.

Saturday September 12th -- Berkeley

Cora Cooks Pancit Book Reading

Dorina Lazo Gilmore, author of the children's book Cora Cooks Pancit -- about Filipina family cuisine and heritage -- will be reading from her work. Pancit will be provided!

3 pm
Eastwind Books
2066 University Ave, Berkeley
FREE

Saturday September 12th -- San Francisco

First Annual Lao Banquet

The nonprofit Center for Lao Studies (CLS) presents its First Annual Banquet Fundraiser, featuring Lao food, live music and dancing, presentations, and artist performances (including Refugee Nation and "Queen of Lao pop" Ketsana). The event will highlight and support two CLS programs: Summer Study Abroad in Laos and Lao Oral History Archive. Complete info here.

6 pm to 12 am
Women's Building
3542 18th St # 8, San Francisco
$ 25 general / $ 50 VIP tickets here

Saturday September 12th -- NYC

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) 2009 Gala

LiNK brings together refugees, experts, champions, and celebrities for its Second Annual "Hope Makes Us Live" Benefit towards ending the North Korean Crisis. Journalist Lisa Ling will share her experiences and hopes for North Korea. More info here.

7 to 10 pm
The Times Center
242 West 41st St, New York
$ 250 general / $ 500 VIP tickets here

Sunday September 13th & Monday September 14th -- NYC

Arthur Sze Readings

Award-winning poet Arthur Sze will read as part of both the Brooklyn Book Festival and the Triptych series. Sze is the author of eight books of poems and editor of the anthology Chinese Writers on Writing.

9/13 -- 11 am to noon
Brooklyn Book Festival
Borough Hall
209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn
FREE

9/14 -- 7 pm
Solas Bar
232, East 9th St, New York

Monday September 14th -- NYC

"Brown Peril: Becoming the Enemy"

The Asian American Writers' Workshop presents "Brown Peril", a three-part literary series exploring the South Asian Muslim experience post-9/11. The first installment kicks off with readings and discussion with H.M. Naqvi, Sarah Husain, and Moustafa Bayoumi.

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