Wednesday May 12th -- San Francisco
Changing Reality: The Voices of Asian American Reality TV Stars
Richmond Area Multi-Services Inc. presents an interactive forum with Asian American reality TV contestants from Project Runway, Top Chef, and Amazing Race, as they discuss their perspectives and experiences of being APA on popular television. More info here.
5:30 to 9:30 pm
Hotel Kabuki
1625 Post St, San Francisco
$125+; tickets here
Thursday May 13th -- San Francisco
Comedians: The Next Generation
Samson Koletkar
This panel discussion will explore how mainstream exposure has changed the perceptions and interpretations of Asian Americans in stand-up. Moderated by Oanh Ha of KQED Radio and featuring comedians Tina Kim, Samson Koletkar, and Edwin Li.
6 to 7:30 pm
SoMArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St, San Francisco
$12 general/$7 students
Thursday May 13th -- Oakland
Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Tour
Laney College hosts the Fifth Tour of Justice for victims of Agent Orange, which has affected millions of Vietnamese and many US Army veterans. The tour will focus national attention on grassroots and legislative efforts to achieve comprehensive assistance to the victims in Vietnam, Vietnamese Americans, and the children and grandchildren of U.S. veterans exposed to Agent Orange. More info here.
4 to 6 pm
Laney College
900 Fallon St, Room A-266, Oakland
Thursday May 13th -- Seattle
A Refugee's Journey Exhibit
The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents the opening of a new exhibit "A Refugee's Journey of Survival and Hope". See life through the eyes of a refugee through personal stories, photographs, and multimedia. Exhibit runs through December 12, 2010. More info here.
7 to 8 pm
719 South King St, Seattle
FREE
Friday May 14th -- San Francisco
Hyphen Inside/Out Issue Release Party
Come celebrate Issue 20 with the Hyphen fam! Artist and frequent contributor Joe To will be painting live, and the Adobo Hobo cart will be on hand with yummy eats. Jams and beats provided by DJ Franchise, DJ Esquire, and Citizen Ten. First 50 guests receive free prizes.
9 pm to 2 am
2925 16th St, San Francisco
Friday May 14th-- NYC
Girl In Translation Reading
Join author Jean Kwok for a reading of her new novel Girl In Translation, a mother-and-daughter story vividly capturing what it’s like to grow up as an immigrant between languages and between cultures: the conflicts between Chinese and American identity, practical poverty and intellectual richness, language and miscommunication, and family responsibility and following one’s own heart.
7 pm
Asian American Writers' Workshop
110-112 W 27th St, 6th floor, New York
$5 suggested donation
Friday May 14th -- Chicago
Children of Invention Premiere
Tze Chun's award-winning Sundance film will premiere in Chicago this Friday. Children of Invention -- in which two young children are left to fend for themselves after their mother gets embroiled in a pyramid scheme -- has played over 45 film festivals and won 16 festival awards. Showtimes and tickets here.
Saturday May 15th -- NYC
Artists for Advocacy: Focus
Check out this special exhibit of Asian American photographers who highlight social justice issues in the local and international community. With an opportunity to hear from the artists, including Corky Lee, one of the first and most prominent Asian American photojournalists of the past 30 years. Wine and light refreshments provided, prints also available for sale. More info and featured artists here.
3 to 9 pm
33 West 26th Street (change)
B/w Broadway & 6th Ave, New York
$15 requested donation
Saturday May 15th -- Los Angeles
Legacy Series and Networking with Daniel Dae Kim
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) presents the Legacy Series, an evening of candid conversations with successful and influential leaders in the entertainment industry. Daniel Dae Kim of Lost will be interviewed by Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot, followed by a reception.
7 to 9:30 pm
Tateuchi Democracy Forum
111 N Central Ave, Los Angeles
$ 10
Space is limited; RSVP here
Saturday May 15th -- San Francisco
Asian Heritage Street Celebration
Join the Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Street Festival -- one of the largest gethering of APAs in the nation. New features include a Mah Jong section, more arts and crafts, and Filipino American Jazz. More info here.
11 am to 6 pm
Civic Center/Little Saigon District
Larkin & McAllister Sts, San Francisco
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Gamelan Sekar Jaya
The 65-performer Gamelan Sekar Jaya will be performing as part of the Yuerba Buena Gardens Festival, and features three large percussion orchestras; the bronze gamelan gong kebyar, the four-tone gamelan angklung, and the rare ensemble of bamboo marimbas, gamelanjegog. A narrated program accompanied by Balinese dance. More info here.
1 to 2:30 pm
Mission Street b/w 3rd and 4th Sts, San Francisco
FREE
Saturday May 15th to Sunday May 16th -- San Francisco
Filipino Flavors: Tradition & Innovation
Join the Asian Culinary Forum for a weekend-long celebration of the foods of the Philippines. Includes classes, panels, and cook-offs with an assortment of chefs, scholars, writers, winemakers, and musicians. More info here.
Sat: 9 am to 9 pm; Sunday: 11am to 6:30 pm
International Culinary School
The Art Institute of California
1170 Market St, San Francisco
Tickets here
Sunday May 16th -- NYC
Sulu Series
Sulu Series -- the monthly showcase of Asian American spoken word artists, musicians and other talent -- returns with ILL-LITERACY, Canary Sing, Hari Kondabolu, Alison Roh Park, and Brownstar. More info here.
8 pm
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bleecker St, New York
$8 general/$5 students
Sunday May 16th -- NYC
SFNY Party
San Francisco & New York join forces once again for SFNY - a daytime dance party at a secret rooftop location in Lower East Side, NYC. Representing San Francisco's freshest is King Most, Freddy Anzures, and Marky as they get down with New York's finest: Monk-One, DJ Moma and DJ Tara at a glorious daytime jam of good music, warm vibes and folks getting down in the sunshine. RSVP at sfnyconnect(at)gmail(dot)com.
Sunday May 16th -- NYC
Screenwriting Workshop with Alex Tse
This one-day workshop "From Student to Screenwriter" with The Watchmen writer Alex Tse will provide tips on how to get your script into the right hands and on screen. More info and registration here.
1 to 4 pm
Asian American Writers' Workshop
110-112 W 27th St, 6th floor, New York
$40 general/$36 members
Monday May 18th -- Seattle
Michelle Cruz Skinner Reading
Filipina American writer Michelle Cruz Skinner (Balikbayan and Mango Seasons)will read at the historic KOBO at Higo Gallery in the International Disrtict. Book signing and reception to follow. More info here.
7 pm
KOBO at Higo
602-608 South Jackson St, Seattle
Opportunities
Kollaboration Seattle Auditions
Are you Asian American and full of talent but lacking an outlet? Have you ever considered pursuing your artistic or performance dreams but weren't sure how to begin? Do you feel as though you could MAKE IT BIG if only you knew the right people, the right place and the right time? Kollaboration is the right place to showcase your talents to the right people! Our previous performers in different cities have gone on to be featured in major blockbuster films, music videos, prime-time television shows, commercials, talk shows and reality TV contests. Reserve your audition spot at www.kollaborationseattle.org
Date: Saturday, May, 15, 2010
9 am to 2 pm
Ethnic Cultural Theater, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Seattle
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