Category Archives: Events

[Apr 1] SOUTHERN CA: ITASA 2010 West Coast Conference

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Guest Writer

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Student Association is a non-profit organization providing events and resources that explore and celebrate Taiwanese American identity in order to inspire, empower, and activate its community. ITASA is most notable for its regional conferences which take place in the West Coast, East Coast, and Midwest each year. Each school goes through a rigorous bidding process of having the privilege to host their region’s conference at their campus. West Coast schools… Continue reading →

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[Mar 2] NORTHERN CA: Understanding Bollywood Through Music

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Guest Writer

Join Robin Sukhadia in this 6 session exploration of the magical aesthetic of Bollywood film music. Through screenings, discussions, in-class performance demonstrations, field trips (SF International Asian American Film Festival), and guest lecturers, students will deconstruct the arrangements, themes and structure of Bollywood film songs from the 1930’s to present day.

Bollywood film songs will be used to examine the larger context of South Asian culture. Film-viewing, readings, lecture, and d… Continue reading →

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[Feb 27] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron and Jane

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Guest Writer

If you like good music, check out guitar & cello duo, Aaron & Jane. Come check out self-taught guitar man Aaron and classically trained cellist Jane as they blend their voices and instruments.

This event is FREE!

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Daily Candy DC Mixes Up Chinese & Japanese: Makes No “Sensei”

Posted on February 18, 2010 by jozjozjoz

If you live in a big city, you may have subscribed to Daily Candy for their dispatches regarding things to do, places to shop, and where to eat. In the latest “Weekend Guide” from Washington, D.C., Daily Candy recommends the … Continue reading →

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[Feb 20] NEW YORK: AsianinNY.com Presents A Celebration of Lunar New Year

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

AsianinNY.com is proud to host a festive celebration of the Lunar New Year on Feb 20th with a night full of great performances, good music, and amazing food and drinks! We are also pleased to have one of the best comedians in New York City, Esther Ku, as our MC for the night! Also, there will be a runway fashion show presented by a high-end designer brand, Lucullen. In addition, we will have Manhattan Monologue Slam introduce their one-of-a-kind skit. To carry the spirit of the New Year celebrat… Continue reading →

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[Feb 20] NORTHERN CA: A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran

Sat Feb 20, 10am-2pm

Mina Dresden Gallery
312 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Spend a Saturday learning how to reuse, reimagine and repurpose found objects with artist Truong Tran. The workshop will start at Mina Dresden Gallery, where students will see Truong’s work and he will describe his artistic process. After inspiring myriad of creative ideas, he will lead students on a treasure hunt through the streets and thrift stores of the Mission.

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[Feb 19] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron & Jane

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Guest Writer

If you like good music, check out guitar & cello duo, Aaron & Jane. Come check out self-taught guitar man Aaron and classically trained cellist Jane as they blend their voices and instruments.

February 20, 8pm at House of Blues Sunset Strip in the VooDoo Lounge.

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[Feb 5] NORTHERN CA: GO!STYLE: A Bay Area Locally Produced, Large Scale, APIA Variety Concert

Posted on February 3, 2010 by jozjozjoz

RAMA is putting on the Bay Area’s first locally produced, large scale, APIA variety concert extravaganza! GO!STYLE 2010 will be hosted by comedians Ali Wong and Sheng Wang, headlined by Hip Hop duo Magnetic North, and will feature singer/songwriter Goh Nakamura and R&B/Pop sensation Michelle Martinez. Other artists include Tongan poet sisters Loa & Fuifui Niumeitolu and dance performances by The Odds (of Funkbrella dance) and Tattva. GO!STYLE is produced by local organizations and featur… Continue reading →

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[Jan 22] NORTHERN CA: Golden State Warriors: Asian Heritage Night

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Guest Writer

Celebrate Asian Heritage with the Warriors as they take on Yi Jianlian and the New Jersey Nets. A portion of each ticket purchase will be donated to San Francisco Hep B Free – a citywide effort to screen and vaccinate all Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B, which affects 1 in 10 APIs!

Guests will receive a FREE commemorative Warriors Asian Heritage Night t-shirt! And groups that organize 15 or more people to attend, will have their name on the display board!

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[Dec 12] SOUTHERN CA: Cold Tofu and Room to Improv together

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Guest Writer

API Improv groups Cold Tofu and Room to Improv perform 2 shows together Continue reading →

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[Dec 12] NORTHERN CA: APAPA Holiday Mixer

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Guest Writer

APAPA
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Community Education Foundation (APAPA-CEF)
Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Americans

Cordially invites you to our Annual Holiday Mixer

Location:
Friends of Children with Special needs – FSCN
2300 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Free Admission! All are welcome! Refreshment Provided!

Please RSVP to
Tim Tran (408-799-5290; [email protected]) or Mike Liu (510-364-7986; [email protected]) Continue reading →

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[Dec 3] MIAMI: ART ASIA

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Writer

In its second year, ART ASIA Miami (December 2-6, 2009) is taking place at the renowned SOHO STUDIOS in the gallery district of Wynwood. With a new curatorial and educational focus that culminates in the landmark exhibition titled Truly Truthful, ART ASIA features participating galleries and artists from over 15 countries such as Korea, China, Japan, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Lebanon, Pakistan, Taiwan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Switzerland, France, and the US. ART ASIA and the exhibition Tru… Continue reading →

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