Thursday July 23rd -- Los Angeles

Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) Annual Gala

APCF, a non-profit that raises funds to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health and human services for APIs, is holding its Third Annual Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Gala. The event will also promote philanthropy and civic engagement throughout Los Angeles County. More info and tickets here.

6:30 pm
Grammy Museum Terrace
800 West Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles
$ 80 - $ 100

Thursday July 23rd -- NYC

K-Date Comix: Laughter and Matchmaking

Come on down for a night of Korean-style matchmaking and comedy. In the Korean practice of "booking", nightclub waiters play matchmakers by dragging strangers to different tables for impromptu meet-and-greets. After having a drink together, the paired couple can decide to stick together or go their separate ways. Local comedians will also do attempt hook-ups, adding a running commentary to liven things up. Produced and hosted by ImaginAsian and E! Entertainment comedienne Helen Hong.

9:30 pm (pre-show happy hour starts at 8 pm)
Comix
353 West 14th St, New York
$ 20 day of / $ 15 advance tickets here

Flash Fest! A Celebration of the Art of Flash Fiction Writing

Join the the Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW) for Flash Fest!, an event focusing on fiction of 1,000 words or less. Flash writers Tara Masih, Shouhua Qi, and Nina Sharma will read their works. The evening will culminate in a competition, with the writing of participants from AAWW's flash fiction workshop read anonymously by actors and writers Samantha Chanse, Jo Mei, Kamilah Aisha Moon, John Park, and Nandita Shenoy. The audience will be invited to judge and select the winner.

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

Kevin So, Taiyo Na and Justine Ok Performance

Check out this late night special with talented and prolific singer-songwriter Kevin So. Special guests include the soulful musicians Taiyo Na and Justine Ok.

11:45 pm
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen St, New York

Thursday July 23rd to Sunday July 26th -- NYC

Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)

Asian CineVision and partners present the 32nd annual AAIFF, the first and longest running festival in the country devoted to showcasing films created by media artists of Asian descent. This year's festival includes original feature films, shorts, and documentaries, such as Tze Chun's Children of Invention, Curtis Choy's Manilatown is in the Heart, and Tadashi Nakamura's A Song For Ourselves. And don't miss the Asian American Film Lab's 72 Hour Shootout Competition screening on Friday night. Complete program and tickets here.

Saturday July 25th -- San Francisco

Present Tense Biennial Panel

Join Present Tense exhibit artists, community partners, and curators for a lively discussion on the goals and challenges of the nine Chinatown storefront installations that are part of the exhibition. Topics discussed will include the relationship between contemporary art, economic development, and public space as a vehicle for community building. Exhibit runs through August 23, 2009.

1 to 3 pm
Chinese Culture Center
Hilton Hotel 3rd floor
750 Kearny St, San Francisco
FREE

Saturday July 25th -- NYC

The Notorious MSG Show

Straight from the Chinatown hood, original bad boys Notorious MSG are playing a show sure to titillate and seduce. Come prepared to scream like a 12-year-old girl, ladies and gents.

9 pm (doors 7 pm)
Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York
with Satanicide and Flaming Fire
$ 12 advance / $ 15 day of, tickets here

Sunday July 26th -- NYC

Family Day at the Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW)

The AAWW provides kids' craftmaking, story time, a writing game, and ice cream for everyone! Guests include writer Christina Seid, crafts expert Laura Young, and parenting writers Suelain Moy and Susan Soriano.

2 to 4 pm
The Workshop
16 West 32nd St, 10th floor, New York
$ 5 suggested donation

Monday July 27th -- San Francisco

Reception for Police Chief Heather Fong

Community members are invited to join Mayor Gavin Newson for a reception to honor Police Chief Heather Fong's 32 years of public service to the San Francisco Police Department.

5 pm
Mayor's Balcony, 2nd floor
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
RSVP to cindy(dot)cheung(at)sfgov(dot)org