Wednesday March 2nd -- Los Angeles

Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards

The Asian Pacific Community Fund [1] and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy [2] (AAPIP) will recognize young leaders and organizations making a difference in the AAPI community. This year's honorees include Lisa Chong, Tuesday Night Project, China Care Bruins, Jonathan Lee, Robert Lee, and Jonathan Chi-Lin Lee. With MC actor Leonardo Nam. More info and RSVP here [3].

6 to 8 pm

Elevate Lounge

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

811 Wilshire Blvd, 21st floor, Los Angeles

$30 at the door

Thursday March 3rd -- NYC

Aliens: A Granta Reading and Issue Launch

If America is a nation of immigrants, it's also a nation of aliens. What has it meant historically to be a traveler or a migrant, or to exist as an outsider within a cultural landscape? What does it mean now? Asian American Writers' Workshop [4] celebrates the launch of Granta Issue #114: Aliens -- with editor John Freeman and writers Catherine Chung and Julie Otsuka. More info here [5].

7 pm

AAWW

110-112 W 27th St, 6th floor, New York

$ 5 suggested donation

Saturday March 5th -- Philadelphia

"Make It Count" B-Boy Jam

Come to watch and cheer, or sign up for a spot to compete at this fast-paced, fun-filled, friendly tournament of diverse dance styles and skills. Brought to you by B-girl Candy NYC, with DJ Illiterate Session 31, SILC, Joseph Son, and MIC.

6 pm

Asian Arts Initiative [6]

1219 Vine St, Philadelphia

$10 general / $5 students and kids under 7

Saturday March 5th -- Los Angeles

Super Taiko Concert

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center [7](JACCC) presents two of Japan's most critically acclaimed taiko soloists and former members of Kodo: Hiroyuki Hayashida and Shuichi Hidano, joined by Jun Takada to make up a super taiko trio. The Taiko Center of LA Ensemble [8], under the direction of Rev. Tom Kurai, will open for this high-octane performance. More info here [9].

2 pm

JACCC Plaza

244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles

$18-$25

Sunday March 6th -- Seattle

Poetry & Open Mic Night with Chiwan Choi

Hear Chiwan Choi [10] read from his new collection of poetry, The Flood. Other featured readers include local writers Robin Suhyung Park [11], Nitika Raj, Soya Jung, and members of Pinay Sa Seattle [12]. Stay for karaoke at 9:30 pm!

6 to 8 pm (sign up for 5-minute open mic slots at 5:45 pm)

Bush Garden

614 Maynard Ave S, Seattle

Sunday March 6th -- NYC

Lenora Lee's "Passages: For Lee Ping To"

This performance commemorating the Centennial of the Angel Isalnd Immigration Station will feature excerpts by choreographer/dancer Lenora Lee [13], in collaboration with media designer Olivia Ting, composer Francis Wong, poet Genny Lim, and dancer Kevin Ho. Video clips from past performances here [14].

3 pm

The Flea Theater

41 White St, New York

FREE

Tuesday March 8th -- NYC

Mardi Grad Madness: Charity Ball to End Violence Against Women

Check out this fundraiser ball that will donate proceeds to organizations that work to end violence against women, including Nomi Network [15] -- a nonprofit that leverages the marketplace to stop child and sex trafficking in Asia. Includes cocktails and snacks.

7 to 10 pm

La Pomme

37 W 26th St, New York

$100; tickets here [16]

                                                              Opportunities

It's time to roll out your best short fiction for the Fourth Annual Hyphen Magazine / Asian American Writers' Workshop Short Story Contest . If you're itching to have your writing discovered, submit your work to this national, pan-Asian American writing competition here [17]. Yiyun Li [18]and Porochista Khakpour [19] will judge the entries. The contest will name one grand prize winner who will win a cash prize of $1,000 and have their story published in an upcoming issue of Hyphen. One second prize winner will receive a cash prize of $350, and eighth finalists will be named.