Category Archives: Local

Events: Music Nights in San Francisco

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! APAture 2009 Music Showcase – Come see what’s bubbling at this showcase of up’n’coming Asian American musicians. MTV Chi & Billboard-acclaimed indie heartthrobs Johnny Hi-Fi are featured, but … Continue reading →

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Jen Kwok’s “Date An Asian” Music Video featuring Soce

Posted on September 13, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Just before we broke for the weekend, Moye shared this NSFW video with the other 8Asians writers. “Date An Asian” is a comedic R&B song written by musician/comedian Jen Kwok. In the style of “a mid-tempo Mariah Carey club joint”, … Continue reading →

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Fight AIDS with Art: Sing for China in SF Tonight

Posted on September 8, 2009 by John

The Sing For China tour will bring Hedgehog, Queen Sea Big Shark, and Casino Demon, three of China’s biggest and best indie-rock bands to San Francisco as part of an unprecedented effort by the Chinese music community to raise funds … Continue reading →

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3rd International Secret Agents Concert Showcases Asian American Talent

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Lily Huang

In Los Angeles at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, over a thousand Asian Americans spent their Labor Day rocking out at the International Secret Agents concert. Produced by the hip hop group Far*East Movement and Wong Fu Productions, the concert … Continue reading →

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Meet the 8Asians: Brian, Resident Heartthrob

Posted on September 4, 2009 by jozjozjoz

8Asians is not a place to post purely personal stuff, but sometimes when we’re writing about the stuff that interests us, our personal lives & info do get mixed in. So it’s not surprising that even though we’re busy talking … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes with the Ladies of Disgrasian: Jen & Diana

Posted on September 3, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Last week, I had the pleasure to meet up with Disgrasian gals for a late lunch. Even though we’re all in L.A., this is the first time we’ve had a chance to meet, sit and talk. While admittedly a lot … Continue reading →

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Is the Kimchi Mask New York’s New Fashion Trend?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by jee

Lee Jae-suk, a Korean advertisement professional based in NY, has taken it upon himself to create the “Kimchi Mask” for publicizing swine flu prevention. While I am glad to know that Kimchi is effective in guarding against swine flu for … Continue reading →

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LA’s Koreatown: When Change is Not the Best

Posted on September 1, 2009 by jee

When I was a high schooler, asking me to go to Koreatown in LA was like asking me to sit through a root canal without anesthesia. I didn’t like going because it was rustic, too “Korean”, not modern etc, etc. … Continue reading →

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Mike Shinoda’s Glorious Excess (Dies) at the Japanese American National Museum

Posted on August 31, 2009 by phil

Mike Shinoda is widely known through his work with the band Linkin Park, although I’m more of a fan of his hip-hop/rap project Fort Minor and his album, The Rising Tied. He also has a degree in illustration, and is … Continue reading →

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Events: Nail Salon Worker Panels in San Jose

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! A Hidden Side of Beauty: Hazards Facing Nail Salon Workers – Part of South Bay First Thursdays, a panel discussion uncovering the true health cost of a $16 … Continue reading →

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“Asians Arts Museum” Parodies SF Asian Arts Museum Samurai Exhibit

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Moye

Being Asian American is hard, but can you imagine how much more complicated it is to be an Asian American BLOGGER? And life only gets harder each moment with the sheer amount of Asian American news that you have to … Continue reading →

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More of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)

Posted on August 25, 2009 by jozjozjoz

After I asked for people to keep an eye out for my cousin Daniel as his image begins appearing in commercial ads, I began receiving requests from people for asking for “introductions” and “more hot pixxx pls!” Um, sorry… no … Continue reading →

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