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SUMMARY:Taste Of Irving
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Taste Of Irving!\nJoin us for a one-night culinary celebration showcasing the rich diversity and vibrant food culture of Irving Street. Bringing together 20 local eateries\, this special event invites the community to explore a wide range of flavors from savory comfort foods to sweet treats and refreshing drinks\, all in one place. \nGuests will have the opportunity to sample signature dishes at great prices\, making it easy to try new restaurants without the commitment of a full meal. Whether you’re rediscovering longtime neighborhood favorites or tasting something new for the first time\, Taste of Irving is designed to encourage exploration\, connection\, and support for local businesses. \nSet within the lively atmosphere of the Sunset Night Market® one-night\, the evening comes alive with energy\, community spirit\, and the aromas of freshly prepared food. Taste of Irving offers a unique way to experience the neighborhood through its food\, its people\, and its culture all during one unforgettable night. \n準備迎接「Irving 街美食宴」！\n誠邀你參加這場美食盛會，一起感受 Irving 街多元又充滿活力的飲食文化！活動集合二十家本地餐廳，從暖心家常菜到精緻甜點和清爽飲品，選擇超豐富，保證滿足你的味蕾。 \n現場準備各餐廳的招牌菜小份試吃，價錢親民，讓你輕鬆試遍多間餐廳的特色美味！無論是重溫熟悉的街坊滋味，還是第一次挑戰新口味，「Irving街美食宴」就是要讓大家盡情探索、互相交流，一齊支持本地小店、撐社區！ \n活動就在熱鬧的 Sunset 夜市登場，現場活力滿滿，社區氛圍濃郁，還有新鮮料理的香氣撲鼻，絕對讓你食指大動！千萬別錯過這個難得的機會，透過美食、人物和文化，深度體驗社區，一起度過一個開心又難忘的晚上！ \n\n\n\n\n📍 EVENT DETAILS / 活動資訊 \nDate: February 27 \n日期： 2 月 27 日 \nTime: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM \n時間： 下午 5 點 – 晚上 10 點 \nEvent Location: Sunset Night Market® Irving Street between 20th – 25th Ave \n地點： 日落區夜市 \nWhere to pick up ticket at event:\n2050 Irving St. San Francisco CA 94122 at the Info Booth \n⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION / 重要須知 \nTickets must be purchased in advance \n門票需提前購買 \nNo ticket sales on site \n現場不售票 \nTickets must be picked up on site \n門票需於活動現場領取 \nOne ticket is redeemable for one portion from one participating eatery only. \n一張票券僅可兌換一家合作食店的一份餐點。 \n\n\n\n\nTaste of Irving – Participating Eateries\n\nBei Fang Style Restaurant\n2218 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nDumplings\nHours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nHandy Deli\n1815 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nBaklava\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nHon’s Wun-Tun House\n1830 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nSpicy Wontons\nHours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nI-Tea\n2150 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nMilk Tea or Lemon Tea\nHours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nKiss of Matcha\n2127 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nSoft Serve Ice Cream\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nLucca Food Deli & Wine Shop\n1899 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nCookie\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nMini Potstickers\n2045 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nHot Spicy Dumplings\nHours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nNoori Pakistani & Indian Cuisine – SF\n1924 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nSamosa\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nNot Latte\n2142 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nBanana Latte\nHours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nPho Huynh Hiep 2 – Kevin’s Noodle House\n1833 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\n2 Egg Rolls or 3 Wings\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nPineapple King Bakery\n1915 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nGuava Butter Pineapple Bun\nHours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nQuickly\n2116 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nBoba Milk Tea\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSF Hole in the Wall Pizza\n1825 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nPizza\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSheng Kee Bakery\n1941 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nHomemade Chinese Milk Candy (1 bag)\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSteam Rice Roll King\n2228 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nRice Roll\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSun Maxim’s\n2034 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nRice Roll or Chow Mein\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSunrise Deli\n2115 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nFalafel with Hummus\nHours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSzechuan Cuisine\n1920 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nSpicy Pork Wontons\nHours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nThe Mochi Donut Shop\n2126 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nMochi Donut\nHours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nTuna House\n2146 Irving St\, San Francisco\, CA 94122\nCured Salmon & Tuna\nHours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/tasteofirvingfeb2026/
LOCATION:Irving Street btw 20th-25th\, Sunset District\, Irving Street btw 20th-25th\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Business,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunset Chinese Cultural District":MAILTO:sunsetnightmarket@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sunset Night Market – Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Night Market™ Returns for Lunar New Year 2026! Ring in the Lunar New Year with food\, culture\, music\, and community spirit. Bring your family\, invite your friends\, and welcome the Year of the Horse with prosperity\, joy\, and success upon arrival.\nThe official Sunset Night market returns this Lunar New Year as a 4 part series.  Kick off the Year of the Horse at the award winning night market! This all-ages event inspired by night markets in Asia has something for everyone\, including a huge array of food vendors cooking up authentic and delicious fare. Discover local food favorites\, live entertainment\, cultural performances\, interactive activities\, artisan makers\, small businesses\, and community artists—all in one electric night. Eat your way across this bustling night market or stop by to celebrate community and the new year.\nPresented by Sunset Mercantile\, Wah Mei\, Into The Streets\, and ASIAN Inc.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/sunset-night-market-lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:Irving Street btw 20th-25th\, Sunset District\, Irving Street btw 20th-25th\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Business,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunset Mercantile%2C Wah Mei%2C Into the Streets%2C ASIAN%2C Inc.":MAILTO:sunsetnightmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T180000
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CREATED:20260126T233453Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Night Market Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Night Market Community Meeting 日落夜市社區會議 \n\nThe Sunset Night Market Collaborative is hosting a community meeting on Friday\, January 30th at 6 p.m. to share feedback about the Sunset Night Market held at Wah Mei. Please join us to share your thoughts and help shape future events. We’d love to hear from you! \n\n日落夜市協作團隊（Sunset Night Market Collaborative）將舉辦一場社區座談會，邀請大家分享在華美舉辦的日落夜市活動回饋。誠摯邀請您一同參與，分享您的想法，協助我們共同規劃與打造未來的活動。我們非常期待聽到您的寶貴意見！\n會議資訊:1 月30 號，星期五。 晚上6 點
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/sunset-night-market-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Wah Mei School\, 1400 Judah Street\, San Francsico\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Business,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunset Mercantile%2C Wah Mei%2C Into the Streets%2C ASIAN%2C Inc.":MAILTO:sunsetnightmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T110000
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SUMMARY:Bay Windows Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 24\, 2026\, 11am-2pm\nFind 15 unique lanterns in Chinatown and the Mission District. Interact with the makers\, collect stamps\, and gather trivia for the chance to collect prizes. \nPrizes: \n\nSet of 15 Bay Windows postcards… One lucky set includes a bonus: $100 💵 cash!\nA pair of tickets 🎟🎟 to a candle-lit concert: Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings presented by Fever Presents at Brava Theater on Saturday\, February 21 ($150+ value)\nGift certificates for one drink 🧋 @ By Me Boba Tea\, $10 @ 📚 Medicine for Nightmares Books & Gallery\, $10 @ 🀄 Chinese Culture Center of SF Design Store\, or $10 @ La Espiga de Oro\n\nFun\, free\, and family-friendly!\n \nBay Windows is supported by a 2025 Creative Capital Award\, Zellerbach Family Foundation’s Community Arts program\, Southern Exposure’s Alternative Exposure Grant\, Community Engagement’s Artists & Creatives Grant\, A Blade of Grass’ Field Funds\, and ASIAN\, Inc. \nLead Artist: Christine Wong Yap \n 
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/bay-windows-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community
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SUMMARY:Bay Windows Lantern Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Bay Windows Lantern Exhibition on view until March 11\, 2026! \nBay Windows: Illuminating Immigrant Women’s Perspectives\, a decentralized exhibition of 15 sculptural lanterns. Each lantern is based on a paper cut designed in collaboration with one of 15 working class\, immigrant\, Chinese or Latina women. The artworks explore intersectional lived experiences of issues such as immigrants’ rights\, workers’ rights\, the high cost of living\, affordable housing\, public safety\, and mental health\, plus how the women confront these structural challenges. \nBay Windows is supported by a 2025 Creative Capital Award\, Zellerbach Family Foundation’s Community Arts program\, Southern Exposure’s Alternative Exposure Grant\, Community Engagement’s Artists & Creatives Grant\, A Blade of Grass’ Field Funds\, and ASIAN\, Inc. \nLead Artist: Christine Wong Yap \nContributing Designers: AiLan Xie 謝愛蘭\, Cammi Xingyu Huang 黃幸瑜\, ChunMei Cao 曹春梅\, DanLi Xu 許丹麗\, Lidia “Lupita” Iraheta\, Marcela Escamilla\, Mayra Alfaro\, MiaoFen Guan 關妙芬\, Nadia Rodriguez\, Selina Luo 羅玉蓮\, Tomasa Ramirez\, YongYu “Ah Yu” Lei 雷泳瑜\, YongYu “Yoyo” Situ 司徒咏瑜\, YuJuan “Ah Juan” Chen 陳玉娟\, Yurisma Gonzalez. \nProject Coordinators: Stephan Xie\, Lee Oscar Gomez. \nInterpreters/Translators: Andreína Maldonado\, Weikun Tang\, Lauren Huang\, Katie Beas. \nGuest artists: Beatriz Vasquez\, Xiaoqing Shi.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/bay-windows-lantern-exhibition/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Plate by Plate SF
DESCRIPTION:Project by Project (PbP) invites you to join for an unforgettable evening at Plate by Plate – San Francisco\, where top chefs\, culinary brands\, beverage concepts\, community organizations\, and leaders from across the Bay Area will gather to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) philanthropy and the local nonprofit community. In addition to enjoying premium tastings from 30+ food and beverage partners\, guests will enjoy live entertainment\, a silent auction\, raffle prizes\, and more.  \nPlate by Plate is PbP’s signature annual fundraising event\, featuring a specially-curated collection of the finest restaurants and beverage vendors across the San Francisco Bay Area. This year\, Plate by Plate will be held at San Francisco Design Center Galleria\, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the city\, featuring a multi-floor architecture fit for an evening of luxury and style. The event will be attended by fan-favorite culinary partners as well as many new vendors with unique bites\, sips\, and desserts to try! \n\n\nVIP Admission: 6pm \n\n\nGeneral Admission: 7pm \n\n\nLast Admission to Plate by Plate: 8:30pm  \n\n\nCheck out last year’s Plate by Plate recap video here! Proceeds from this year’s event will support Project by Project’s mission of developing a pipeline of AAPI leaders through innovative philanthropy\, as well as Project by Project’s annual theme of community development and its 2025 beneficiary partner\, ASIAN\, Inc.!  \nWith the purchase of every ticket to Plate by Plate\, Project by Project will donate directly to ASIAN\, Inc.\, helping to provide affordable housing\, business development\, and financial independence to Asian Americans and other socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/plate-by-plate-sf/
LOCATION:SF Design Center Galleria\, 101 Henry Adams St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Business
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SUMMARY:AAPI Empower Hour: Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Kick off 2025 with our next AAPI Empower Hour: Building Bridges\, hosted at Chinese Cultural Center in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. \nThis event is designed to bring professionals from the for-profit sector together with local community-based organizations (CBOs) for an evening of connection\, collaboration\, and community impact. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nEngage in meaningful networking in a beautiful\, culturally-rich space.\nLearn about the incredible missions of local CBOs as they share their goals and needs\, from recruiting board members to increasing program awareness.\nDiscover opportunities to volunteer\, serve on a board\, or partner with organizations aligned with your values.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 23\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Chinese Cultural Center\, 750 Kearny Street (3rd Floor)\, San Francisco\n\nAdmission Perks: Your ticket includes a delicious food box to enjoy during the event! \n✨ Let's start the new year by building bridges and strengthening our community. We look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/aapi-empower-hour-building-bridges/
LOCATION:SF Chinatown\, Chinese Culture Center\, 750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T173000
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SUMMARY:AAPI Empower Hour: Celebrate Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season at our next AAPI Empower Hour: Celebrate Our Communities! This event is designed to connect professionals from the for-profit sector with local community-based organizations (CBOs). During the event CBOs will share their needs—from recruiting board members to raising awareness of their programs—while professionals can explore volunteer and board opportunities. We look forward to meeting you! \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Thurs\, 11/14/2024 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30PM \nLocation: Pa'ina Restaurant & Bar 1865 Post St. Japantown\, San Francisco \nWith your admission light food will be provided. Drinks available for purchase.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/aapi-empower-hour-celebrate-our-communities/
LOCATION:Pa’ina Restaurant & Lounge\, 1865 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T190000
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CREATED:20241217T030143Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest
DESCRIPTION:For tickets to our online festival\, go to \nSVAPFF Online Festival\, October 18 – 27\, 2023 \n—————————————————————— \nPlease join us for the Encore Screening of “Home Court” on Saturday\, Nov 2nd\, 7pm\, AMC Eastridge. \nFollowed by Q&A with Erica Tanamachi\, Director\, and Jenn Lee Smith\, Producer. Moderated by NBC Bay Area Reporter\, Mike Inouye. \nFeature Film:  HOME COURT \n \nAshley Chea is a Cambodian American basketball phenom. HOME COURT\, filmed over three years\, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family\, surmounting racial and class differences\, as well as personal trials that include a devastating knee injury. Despite the intensity of basketball recruiting\, Ashley’s humor shines through and her natural talent inspires the support of those around her. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nSaturday\, October 19th\n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nFeature Film: Builders of the Silicon Dream\n \n \nBuilders of the Silicon Dream chronicles the profound impact early Asian immigrants have had on Silicon Valley’s growth and the global tech economy while navigating the complexities of assimilation and identity in America. The film sheds light on the individuals who fought for AAPI representation in corporate America through personal anecdotes\, historical context\, and expert commentary. It also explores how the ‘glass ceiling’ led many engineers and tech professionals to return to Taiwan\, igniting the current advanced tech industries there. \nQ&A Guests – Tony Shyu\, Director; Diana Ding\, Producer; Anna Mok\, Co-Founder\, Ascend Leadership & Ascend Foundation Partner\, Deloitte & Touche LLP. \nQ&A Moderator – Gerrye Wong\, Co-founder of the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm  \nNever Too Late featured shorts  \n \nAmerican Daydream  *  THE CARRY ON STORY  *  It’s Never Too Late To Live Your Dream  *  Fragmented  *  SANSEDAI (三世代)      *  Stories Told\, Secrets Kept  *  Follow the Sun \nAmerican Daydream – An undocumented immigrant has always relied heavily on her legal daughter to get through life in America. Now that The obedient daughter wants to leave to pursue her own dreams. How is this illiterate mother going to survive? \nTHE CARRY ON STORY – Carry On was a garage band in Los Angeles during the Asian American dance era 1965-1985. The era was a right of passage and undoubtedly the best times of our lives. Carry On was the most popular band of the era. They performed at hundreds of dances held at dance halls and ballrooms. This is their story. \nIt’s Never Too Late To Live Your Dream – As a child\, Parker Dean loved to paint. This passion remained with him throughout his life. He had a successful career but it left him with no time for his art. See how he made decisions in his life that brought joy to both him and his community. \nFragmented – In an Asian American family\, a devoted wife cares for her frail husband in the late stage of dementia. As she recalls hard and happy times during their marriage\, she is reminded of why she perseveres and finds hope in their enduring love. \nSANSEDAI (三世代) – Through intimate conversations over old photobooks and home movies from the 1930s\, SANSEDAI (三世代) explores themes of identity and belonging as it follows the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother’s journey growing up during war\, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy\, and what it means to be Japanese-American. \nStories Told\, Secrets Kept – Many Chinese family immigration stories are entwined within the United States exclusion era. Some of the laws almost entirely banned Chinese from entering the country. Wing and Young Shee Leong implemented complicated measures in order to start their life in the United States. Their story was a secret until now. \nFollow the Sun – Born in postwar Japan\, Akemi searches for the unknown American sailor who was her biological father. At age 65\, she embarks on a journey of discovery with her sister using DNA data and US census records from the 1940s. Their findings lead them to a new set of family and shed light on a long-forgotten love affair that changed the course of their lives. \nQ&A Guests – Ziyu Luo- Director\, American Daydream\, Tracy Quan-Nichols – Director\, It’s Never to Late to Live Your Dream\, Kayli Kimura – Director\, SANSEDAI (三世代)\, Patty Fong – Director\, Stories Told\, Secrets Kept\, Sybil Wendler – Director\, Sherry Mesman\, Producer\, Follow the Sun\, T.L. Quach- Director\, Jiming Sun Lindal- Producer/Writer\, Fragmented \nQ&A Moderator –  David Louie\, Retired business and tech reporter at KGO-TV. \n \nThese films are being sponsored by AARP of California\n—————————————————————————————————————————————————-\n \n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm  \nFeature Film: Above the Clouds \n \nA lost dog\, a cassette tape\, and a backyard comedy show lead these two Asian American strangers on a day they’ll never forget. \nQ&A Guests – Jon Hill – Writer/Director \nQ&A Moderator – Miki Hirabayashi Bellon \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nBay Area Shorts – Local short films from filmmakers or producers from the Bay Area \n \nSeoul Switch *  KOI  *  Sonder  * Sammy’s Final Arrangement  *  Dos Mujeres (Two Women)  *  Project 212: Engineering the Future * Roots & Wings Ep3 \nSeoul Switch – When an insecure\, Korean American boy meets an International K-Pop Star who looks just like him\, they decide to switch identities. \nKOI – KOI follows the misadventures of four Asian American roommates (RJ\, David\, Jihoon\, Will) in their mid-twenties learning to work hard and play harder.  In this pilot\, the gang gets into a predicament on the day of Will’s birthday bash\, and through a series of twists\, turns\, spilt boba\, and a near death experience\, the boys’ lives are forever changed as they each learn something new about themselves and grow up… just a little. \nSonder – In a brilliant white void\, “Sonder” explores the multifaceted lives of passersby through individual and collective expression. “Sonder” references the sensation of realizing every person you encounter is living a life as complex and vivid as your own. Through abstract swirls of interlocking gestures and fluid athleticism\, the dancers explore moments of epiphany and exchange. \nSammy’s Final Arrangement – After more than a decade with his own business and a firstborn child\, Samuel Go must now come to terms with the stresses and the dwindling creative freedom that have resulted in his decision to end his practice and begin a new life. As Sammy directs his own cycle of self preservation\, he must navigate the final stages of packing the remnants of his studio\, a 2nd child with his wife\, and the stresses of a final large scale wedding. \nDos Mujeres (Two Women) – Through the lives of Raima\, an Indian techie on a work visa\, and Maria\, a Mexican house cleaner\, this film sheds light on the flaws of the immigration system\, highlighting the diverse challenges faced by immigrants. \nRoots & Wings Ep3 – Roots & Wings profiles WOC chefs who use food as a conduit for cultural awareness and as a means of perpetuating their cultural traditions. Roots + Wings Ep 3. Iranian-American multi-disciplinary visual artist and culinary creative behind Savage Taste\, Parisa Parnian hosted pop-up dinners in Los Angeles that not only illuminated Persian cuisine but also brought together the LGBTQ community. \nProject 212: Engineering the Future – In the world of high school robotics\, it is blindingly clear students are not competing on a level playing field. Project 212 hails from Ygnacio Valley and faces more challenges than most. Just over the hill from the Bay Area and Silicon Valley\, four out of five students are economically disadvantaged. Experience is short and resources limited. Project 212 believes in itself though. But is grit\, devoted mentors\, and a teacher committed to building young leaders enough to compete against the best teams in the world? \nQ&A Guests – RJ Siu – Director\, KOI\, Mia J. Chong – Choreographer\, Sonder\, Chad Panday Santo Tomas – Director\, Sammy’s Final Arrangement\, Shankey Srinivasan– Director\, Dos Mujeres (Two Women)\, Lisa Yadao – Director\, Roots & Wings Ep3\, Brady Anderson – Director\, Joseph Alvarico- CA Teacher of the Year\, Project 212: Engineering the Future \nQ&A Moderator – Ellina Yin – Founder & CEO of Only in San José (OSJ) a civic education and media organization \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nFeature Short: The Well \n \nAn Asian-American man drives from his home in Chicago to a small lake town in rural Iowa\, to confront a bar owner with whom he suspects he shares a traumatic childhood experience. What ensues is a tension-filled night where two men must find the courage to be honest and vulnerable with each other. \n============================= \nFeature Film: Unbroken Ties \n \nIn the 1990s\, “Unbroken Ties” captivates with the story of Min\, a grown-up orphaned Burmese man who embarks on a journey to find his place in America after securing a US diversity visa. As he navigates his new life\, Min unravels a web of secrets\, betrayals\, and connections that challenge his identity\, friendships\, and sense of belonging. This potent film celebrates immigrant\, mother\, and LGBTQA resilience\, illuminating the global struggles of orphans and minorities. Their unyielding determination shines\, crafting a heartfelt portrayal of hope and the indomitable human spirit. \nQ&A Guests – Janet Huey\, Producer – The Well; Peter K Yap\, Producer and EP\, Valerie Sheibels- Unbroken Ties\, Joyce Lin Costello- Unbroken Ties \nQ&A Moderator – Dr. Xi Zhao Wilson \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nSunday\, October 20th\n10:00 am – 12:45 pm \nFeature Film: Kintsukuroi \n \nWith a stroke of his pen President Roosevelt destroyed the lives of 120\,000 Japanese Americans at the onset of World War II. From the windswept prison camps of the American West to the the battlefields of Europe\, KINTSUKUROI follows the lives of two of those families who lost everything except their dignity. \nQ&A Guests – Kerwin Berk\, Director; Ryan Takemiya\, Actor; Kealani Kitaura\, Actor; Kiyomi Koide\, Actor; Ron Munekawa\, Actor \nQ&A Moderator – Chizu Omori\, Activist and Filmmaker \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \n1:30 pm – 3:30 pm \nAnimation and Short Stories \n \nre:connection * uprooted * Shahzia Sikander: Melting Boundaries * Daisy is Gone * INFINITY * The Qingming Kid * CHECK PLEASE * Have I swallowed your dreams * Dear Watsonville * Joss Lotuses to Grandma \n\nre:connection – A 3D animated short film about a mechanic\, her robot companion\, and the path they take to reconnect their relationship. \nuprooted – After the bombing of Pearl Harbor 8 year old Hanako and 120\,000 other Japanese Americans are abruptly ordered to leave everything they once called home to live inside deserted internment camps. Based on my grandmother\, Hisako Kido Yasuda’s\, real experience. \nShahzia Sikander: Melting Boundaries – Known for addressing colonial histories and erasures through traditional Indian and Persian manuscript paintings\, Artist Shahzia Sikander is creating two sculptures for her first major public art commission in New York City.  Shahzia’s work is especially timely in light of recent legislative battles surrounding women’s reproductive rights in the United States\, as well as the ongoing fight for equitable representation in society at large. \nJoss Lotuses to Grandma – Meimei grows up in Taiping\, Malaysia with Grandma and learns the traditional practices of her culture. Grandma introduces Meimei to the gods\, and Meimei teases them. When Meimei moves to New York City\, she loses her connection with her culture. Meimei returns to Malaysia after her grandma’s death. \nINFINITY! – A famous Japanese American ballroom dance duo must choose between their passion or their lives as WWII concentration camps begin to rise in the U.S. \nThe Qingming Kid – A Chinese American boy wants to celebrate his birthday\, but as a part of the Qingming Festival\, must instead follow tradition and pay respects at the graveyard to his grandfather who he’s never met. \nCHECK PLEASE – Dinner for two turns deadly when Korean and a Korean American fight for the check — and their honor — in this zany martial arts comedy. \nHave I Swallowed Your Dreams – A poetic conversation between an immigrant daughter and her mother about sacrifices and dreams. \nDear Watsonville – “Dear Watsonville” is a mixed-media documentary offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of the manong generation\, the first generation of Filipino migrants to arrive en masse to the U.S.\, as seen through the eyes of their children. \nDaisy is Gone – An absurdist sci-fi with comedic overtones\, Daisy is Gone follows an anthrophobic Chinese poet\, Meng\, as he tries to return a cloned Goldfish\, which he believes to be a botched imposter of his lost pet and best friend. \n\nQ&A Guests – Judy Lung – Producer\, re:connection\, Becca Joy Jackson – Director\, UPROOTED\, Benjamin To – Director\, Infinity!\, Austin Chen – Director\, Qingming Kid\, Shane Chung – Director\, Check Please\, Ziyao Liu – Writer/Director\, Daisy is Gone \nQ&A Moderator – Mike Inouye\, NBC Bay Area’s weekday morning traffic anchor. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  \nFeature Film: Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song In Movement\n \nPerformance: \n \nNOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a sweeping documentary that follows the life of 84-year-old artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever. After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling\, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts\, industries\, families\, and history. Featuring rare archival footage\, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers. \nQ&A Guests – Co-Director – Tadashi Nakamura\, Performer/Activist – Nobuko Miyamoto \, Composer-Derek Nakamoto \nQ&A Moderator – Duane Kubo\, Filmmaker and co-founders of Visual Communications \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nTo purchase tickets for our online films\, please go here: https://svapfilmfest2024.eventive.org/welcome \n-All films and guests are subject to change without notice- \n\n\nLocation\nAMC EASTRIDGE 15\, 95122
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/silicon-valley-asian-pacific-filmfest/
LOCATION:AMC EASTRIDGE 15\, 2190 Eastridge Loop\, San Jose\, CA\, 95122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Hangout & Acoustic Set with Chanpan
DESCRIPTION:Come for an exciting evening of acoustic jams\, your favorite Asian snacks\, and discussion with NYC band Chanpan! Together with ASIAN\, Inc. and Save Cantonese\, Chanpan is stopping in SF as part of their Election Year US Tour to host a FREE open-door mixer. In addition to an acoustic set\, Grace Dumdaw\, Lance Tran\, and Matthew Tran will have a community audience discussion drawing from their backgrounds in TV & movie acting\, national politics\, community organizing\, and Asian American advocacy. \n  \nAbout Chanpan: \nChanpan is an Asian American band featuring Grace Dumdaw and identical twins Lance and Matthew Tran. Since their start busking the streets of Chinatown\, they’ve already been praised by Vogue as a “very cool New York band”\, covered in New York Times’ T Magazine\, and featured by Live Nation’s Ones to Watch. The trio’s individual accolades in politics\, community organizing\, and film & television have been featured by The New Yorker\, HBO\, Billboard\, CNN\, and more. Their music combines dance pop\, jazzy soul\, and energetic vibes\, earning them 540k+ streams on Spotify with singles like “Jungle” and “ooweeooweeoo.” \nChanpan is embarking on their first national US tour on their “Election Year” campaign\, critiquing the American political landscape through the single while stopping to promote grassroots community-building in each city. They will be playing the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on October 1 with Japanese artist Haru Nemuri. \n  \nAbout Moderator Leianne Lamb: \nLeianne Wong Lamb\, a seasoned leader in high-tech marketing with roles at Apple\, Cisco\, and cybersecurity companies\, is the Executive Director of Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS). As a third-generation Chinese American\, Leianne is passionate about advocating for AAPI representation in the arts. She produced programs promoting AAPI social justice\, and Asian American and African American solidarity\, and amplifies voices of AAPI activists and artists. Leianne is proud to have launched the “Realities of AAPI Artists” interview series to encourage young artists and their families to explore the challenges and rewards of an artistic career. During the pandemic\, she joined safety patrols in San Francisco’s Chinatown and spearheaded the effort in San Jose Japantown.
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/hangout-acoustic-set-with-chanpan/
LOCATION:SF Chinatown\, Chinese Culture Center\, 750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:A CommUNITY Conversation: Fighting Economic Racism Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community conversation aimed at uniting racial groups for economic good. This event will feature small business owners and advocates in dialog about: \n\nSigns of economic racism\nCollective actions we can take across racial lines to fight it\nOpportunities to work together to prevent it\n\nAfter the townhall\, continue networking over refreshments at Pa’ina\, a local business known for its Hawaiian-inspired dishes and welcoming atmosphere. \n  \nRSVP Today! Everyone who RSVPs via Eventbrite receives a complimentary Pa’ina drink ticket at the event! \nTogether\, we can Stop the Hate and stand up for an economy that includes all races. \n  \nGET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS \nCynthia Huie [mod] is a community leader and co-founder of Seedstore in San Francisco\, known for its fashion curation and her advocacy in healthcare and mental health services. She also led initiatives as President of the Clement Street Merchants Association. Her most current project\, alongside her sister Jennifer\, she co-founded On Waverly\, a shop and space in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown that celebrates AAPI makers and authors. \nDoug Chan is an attorney with over 40 years of experience in international and domestic business law\, with a notable career in public service and administrative law across six mayoral administrations. He has served on numerous San Francisco commissions and the California Small Business Board\, chaired the Mayor’s Chinatown Economic Development Group\, and contributed to significant legislation as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Alan Cranston. Chan has been recognized as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” and recently concluded his presidency of the Chinese Historical Society of America. \nAnita Chan is the owner of ANITA B SPA in San Francisco and co-author of the best-seller Asian Women Who BossUp. With a BA in Fundamentals of Self-Image from San Francisco State University and an aesthetician license\, she has over 12 years of experience in luxury and medical spas. Anita is dedicated to treating each client’s unique skin needs with education\, compassion\, and a personalized approach. \nWilliam Ortiz-Cartagena\, a Mission District native\, brings over a decade of hospitality expertise and community service\, focusing on supporting underserved communities through nonprofit leadership and small business advocacy with organizations like Clecha. \nYolanda Lewis is a visionary leader and advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in technology and business\, with over 20 years of experience. As co-founder of Digital Mobility\, she provides solutions to expand technology access and adoption in underserved communities and has authored numerous works on technology adoption for multicultural communities. Yolanda is also a passionate advocate for diversity in Silicon Valley\, mentoring young women of color and promoting racial and gender diversity in tech. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, June 25\, 2024 \nTime: 5-7pm \nLocation: Pa’ina Lounge and Restaurant\, 1865 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA 94115 \nParking: Japan Center Main Garage at 1610 Geary Blvd and street parking available
URL:https://www.asianinc.org/event/a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Pa’ina Restaurant & Lounge\, 1865 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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