The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Ketsana Relief, Chinese in Panama

Tuesday October 6th -- NYC

Artists on Film: The Case of the Grinning Cat

The Asian American Visual Cultures Inaugural Event presents a screening of The Case of the Grinning Cat. In 2001, shortly after the attack on the World trade Center, a yellow cat stencil appeared in Paris, and continued to pop up during times of social turbulence. The film will be followed by a discussion between filmmakers and artists Prerana Reddy and Naeem Mohaiemen.

7 pm
20 Cooper Sqaure, Room 471
FREE

Thursday October 8th -- Washington DC

The Chinese Communities of Panama

Customer at a M-S store in La Chorerra, Panama. Image courtesy of Professor Pok Chi Lau of the University of Kanasas.

The Smithsonian Latino Center and Asian Pacific American Program present a lecture and discussion exploring the legacy of Chinese Americans in the Americas. Lok Siu, anthropology professor at NYU, will give a historical and cultural overview of Chinese migration to Panama on themes of labor, racial exclusion, gender, and new cycles of migration to other parts of the Americas. A book signing will follow. More info here.

6 to 7:15 pm
Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art
1100 Independence Ave SW - Washington DC
FREE

Thursday October 8th -- NYC

"Elegance and Wildness" Poetry Night

Poet Rick Barot

Join Rick Barot -- author of Want -- and Monica Ferrell -- author of The Answer is Always Yes, as they "indulge in the wild interiority of the individual."

7 to 9 pm
The Workshop
16 West 32nd St, 10th floor, New York
$ 5 suggested donation

Friday October 9th -- Seattle

Mix it Up: Asian American Visual Artists Reception

The Wing Luke Asian Museum hosts a networking event with Asian American artists, curators, and other arts professionals. Evening includes access to current art exhibitions. Catered by Salima Restaurant.

5:30 to 7:30 pm
Community Hall
Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 South King St, Seattle
$ 10 / $ 7 Museum members
contact art(at)wingluke(dot)org to inquire about displaying images.

Friday October 9th -- San Francisco

Benefit for Victims of Typhoon Ketsana

The San Francisco Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association and multiple community partners are organizing a benefit for Victims of Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy). Featuring a performance by Kristine Sinajon and DJ Big Rich, DJ Romeo, and Chief Xcel. More info here.

6 pm
Lot 46
46 Geary Street, San Francisco
$ 20, advance tickets here

Friday October 9th through Sunday October 11th -- Berkeley

When Dreams Are Interrupted Premiere

Bay Area choreographer and Purple Moon Dance Project founder Jill Togawa collaborated with local artists (including spoken word artist Janice Mirikitani) to create the "interrupted dreams", memories, and stories of Japanese Americans incarcerated in World War II. This multimedia work was inspired by Togawa's discovery of the story of the Nakazawa family, previous owners of her home in south Berkeley. Each performance will be dedicated to various members of the Japanese American community: the Nikkei, Richard Aoki, and East Bay faith-based organizations who supported the community before, during, and after internment. Tea receptions and discussions will follow the performances.

2 pm daily
1623 Stuart St, Berkeley
In event of rain:
Berkeley Methodist United Church
1710 Carleton (and McGee Ave)

Friday October 9th through Sunday October 11th -- Philadelphia

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF)

The Second Annual PAAFF presents features, documentaries, and shorts by Asian filmmakers from all over the globe. The festival's opening night film will be Tze Chun's Children of Invention, and the centerpiece presentation is Formosa Betrayed, by Will Tiao and Adam Kane. Complete schedule, venue, and ticket info here.

Saturday October 10th -- Boston

Boston Asian American Students Intercollegiate Conference (BAASIC)

"What's Your Power?" is the theme of this year's BAASIC, exploring issues of strength, invisibility, and changemaking within a political, social, and economic context with students from all over the Greater Boston area. BAASIC willl be hosted by Northeastern University, and will feature performances by hip-hop artists Magnetic North and Taiyo Na. Keynote speakers are longtime communtiy activist Michael Liu (author of The Snake Dance of Asian American Activism) and writer/poet Ching-In Chen (The Heart's Traffic). Registration and complete info here.

Saturday October 10th -- Minneapolis

Barrow Book Launch and Reading

Writer Bryan Thao Worra will be releasing his new book Barrow, a collection of over 55 poems from 1991 to the present, influenced by international mythic traditions, fantasy, and science fiction from a Southeast Asian American perspective. Slam poet El Guante and author Ibe Kaba will be performing, and there will be door prizes, book signings, and cake!

5 to 7 pm
True Colors Bookstore
4755 Chicago Ave South, Minneapolis

Saturday Ocotber 10th -- Seattle

Queer A/PI Dim Sum

Queer API Dim Sum!.JPG Join this queer Asian/Pacific Islander dim sum outing, sponsored by the Queer Network Program at the Asian Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center. Vegetarians and vegans welcome. For self-identified queer A/PIs only, please.

Noon
Tea Garden
708 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
$ 10 - $ 20 sliding scale, scholarships available
queerdimsum(at)gmail(dot)com

Tuesday October 13th -- NYC

LIFELINE Typhoon Ketsana Benefit Performance

smLIFELINE - TYPHOON RELIEF BANNERsmall.JPG Come experience an amazing show while supporting this LIFELINE event for Typhoon Ketsana direct relief. Performances by KOBA, Taiyo Na, M. Josephine, Hydroponikz, Kelly Tsai, Deep Foundation, Magnetic North, and DJ Boo. All proceeds will go to grassroots, non-governmental organizations providing direct assistance in the Philippines and Vietnam: Pulong Kabataan, GABRIELA-Philippines, and Love Across the Ocean.