Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

Sake in the Park

Our fan-favorite sake & food tasting fundraiser is back, BIGGER AND BETTER! Eat, drink and be merry at this outdoor summer night foodie festival…all for a good cause! 


      💖 ALL-INCLUSIVE ticket with unlimited food & drink

      🍶 50+ sake & shochu varieties from 20+ breweries

      🍣 22 food & beverage providers…and counting!

      🍺 Local craft beer and special nonalcoholic drinks

      😎 New venue at Grand Park in the heart of DTLA     

      🪩 New Sake After Dark vibes after sunset

      🍹 Live cocktail making competition, Iron Chef-style

      🕺🏼 Dance performance by Culture Shock LA

      🚗 Valet parking with sponsorships

      🫶 Proceeds support Little Tokyo Service Center

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Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00

Applications Open for Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition

The Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is back—bigger, bolder, and reimagined. We’re inviting changemakers from across the nation to apply for a chance to pitch live in front of top investors, leaders, and corporate decision-makers.

We’re searching for five standout women entrepreneurs who are making waves in their communities and industries. You’ll pitch your business idea in front of a live audience on Friday, August 1, 2025, at UCI Beall Applied Innovation in Irvine, CA, for a chance to win cash prizes and exclusive prize packages.

Even if you’re not selected to pitch, don’t count yourself out. The room will be filled with investors, mentors, and resource providers looking to connect with rising talent—like you.

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Jun
22
2:00 PM14:00

2025 Juneteenth Celebration and Concert

Live music, food, vendors, and family fun at this vibrant community festival. Bring your blankets to enjoy a picnic on the grass or one of the many performances in the amphitheater. This event is FREE to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to the City of Manhattan Beach’s Juneteenth Celebration and Concert. Please review the following important event details to help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and accessible experience for all attendees. All items listed below are subject to change. 

Event Schedule
Live music provided by DJ Slaterrose throughout the event

  • 2:00 PM – Vendor Village Opens

  • 3:00 PM – Poetry Slam presented by Mira Costa High School Black Scholars Union

  • 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM – South Side Symphony (Set One)

  • 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM – Intermission

  • 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM – South Side Symphony (Set Two)

Food Vendors
A variety of food options will be available for purchase from the following Black-owned businesses:

  • Chronic Tacos

  • Dilan’s Caribbean Grill

  • Vurger Guyz

  • Creamy Boys

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Jun
16
5:30 PM17:30

Covered California Webinar: Innovations Transforming Community Health

Covered California and ASIAN, Inc. invite you to a free virtual webinar spotlighting the latest healthcare innovations which will help inform and support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Hear directly from Dr. Soni, Chief Medical Officer at Covered California, as she unveils new programs like Beyond Covered and shares must-know tips for the upcoming enrollment period.

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APCF 35th Anniversary
Jun
5
5:00 PM17:00

APCF 35th Anniversary

🌟 We’re proud to announce APCF’s 35th Anniversary Giving for All Seasons Gala — a milestone celebration of 35 years empowering Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across Southern California.

This year, we’re honored to recognize three outstanding leaders and organizations whose contributions exemplify service, philanthropy, and impact:

🏆 Corporate Philanthropy Award – U.S. Bank
For their unwavering commitment to social and environmental impact through corporate responsibility.

🏆 Philanthropy Leadership Award – Edward Yen
A champion of community engagement whose leadership has shaped countless nonprofit and grassroots efforts.

🏆 Spirit of Giving Award – Karthick Ramakrishnan
For his dedication to research and advocacy in support of AANHPI-serving organizations.

🎤 We’re also excited to welcome back John Chiang, former CA State Treasurer, as Master of Ceremonies, and to feature a special performance by the talented Rachele Nguyen.

🌱 Join us as a sponsor, advertiser, or silent auction donor — and be part of the movement to uplift AANHPI communities across the region.

Let’s celebrate impact, legacy, and the power of giving.

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May
31
6:00 PM18:00

2025 Make Noise Today Launch Exhibition

Mark your calendars for our 2025 AAPI Youth Art & Culture Exhibition! 🤩 Come and see the work YOU and your community submitted to this year’s scholarship contest!

What to expect? 🤔
- an all AAPI youth student art & culture exhibition
- live performances and stories from your community
- an honoree Noise Maker Award to the Linda Lindas!
- AAPI JOY activations throughout the event
- food & drinks available as you connect with your peers!

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE for SATURDAY, MAY 31ST, 6-8PM at the historic Edison Theatre in Downtown Long Beach, CA!

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May
31
9:00 AM09:00

Shine LA AAPI Day of Service

This Saturday come together, roll up our sleeves, and make our neighborhoods ready for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us this Saturday, May 31, for a day of community service across Los Angeles, including tree planting, gardening and more.

With ten locations spanning from San Pedro to Koreatown and the San Fernando Valley, there is no better time to find a community gathering near you.

From tree maintenance at Augustus Hawkins Park in South LA, tree planting at Palms Middle School, and community gardening at Imperial Gardens in Watts, there's so many ways to give back to our great city.

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May
31
9:00 AM09:00

L.A. YOUTH EXPO 2025

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Get ready for the City of LA's 3rd annual L.A. Youth Expo, a fun, vibrant and free grand resource fair event, tailored for young people and their families. Are you a youth that is seeking a summer job, internship, employment, Digital AI + IT certifications, mentorship, delicious food and free giveaway swag items? Then this is the event for you! All youth are welcome, bring the family! The Youth Expo seeks to uplift and empower our youth by bringing a host of career and workforce opportunities directly to you.

Join us for an array of job-hiring referrals, interactive Career and Workforce Development workshops (Mock Interviews, Financial Literacy, WAYMO, CISCO Digital IT Certificates, Resume/Cover Letter, Vegan Meals, Baking, VR, Mental Health, How to Apply for City Jobs, Youth Hubs. et.) that promises to be both fun and educational. Don't miss our Wildfire recovery resource booth and Mental Health & Wellness workshops. Plus, explore our thrilling activity zone fueled with arts & culture and watch our fashion runway show, which merges current trends with appropriate workplace attire.

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May
29
6:30 PM18:30

Celebrate the Release of March Fong Eu's Biography

CAM invites you for an evening dedicated to the extraordinary life and legacy of March Fong Eu (1922-2017) on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 PM. This is a hybrid event that will be hosted both in-person at the historic Pico House (424 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012) and online via Zoom.

 

March Fong Eu was the first woman and first Asian American elected to Secretary of State in California. In that position, she modernized voting systems, championed equal rights, and left behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire future generations. 

 

This event will feature guest speakers and friends, including Pattie Fong, Judge Linda Sun, and author Tim Vandehey. This event also marks the release of her highly anticipated biography, The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman, co-written by author Tim Vandehey and Secretary of State Communications Manager Caren Daniels-Meade. This compelling biography chronicles her journey as a trailblazer, a groundbreaking advocate, a pioneer, and a political icon.

 

Copies of the books will also be available to buy, in-person, at the event.

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May
25
7:00 PM19:00

Dawn Over 'Dena Benefit Concert

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and

community healing at the Dawn Over 'Dena benefit concert.

This one-night-only event features Grammy-nominated jazz

fusion group Hiroshima, members of Ozomatli, the Pasadena

Dance Theater, Brother G and the Peace Players, Susannah B,

the Benn Family, the Hamazkayin Ani Dance Company, and

more. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits serving those

affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra

Madre.

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May
22
8:30 AM08:30

2nd Annual Mercy Mental Health Summit 2025

Beyond Silos in Health Care: Unifying Health & Behavioral Health Services in California’s Evolving Landscape

This summit brings together healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrators, CBOs, policymakers, and more from Southern California to address the critical need for unified care delivery in our evolving healthcare landscape. Learn from expert speakers, engage in collaborative discussions, and discover practical strategies for breaking down silos between health and behavioral health services. Connect with colleagues who share your commitment to improving patient outcomes through integrated care approaches.

Key Speakers (full line up here):

·      Michael Hunn, CEO, Cal Optima Health

·      Alison King, Director, Long Beach Health and Human Services Department

·      Dr. Brian Hurley, Medical Director, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health 


Key Topics and Discussions:

·      CalAIM

·      Prop 1 & Housing Clinical Innovations

·      Street Medicine and Field-Based Team

·      Long Acting Injectables

·      Social Determinants of Health in the Care of Mental Health and Substance Use Patients

·      Non-Clinical Interventions

Who Should Attend:

·      Healthcare Providers 

·      Mental Health and SUD Providers

·      Community-Based Organizations 

·      CalAIM Providers (ECM, CS, CHWs)

·      Housing Providers

·      Pharmacists

·      Healthcare and non-profit leaders/administrators 

·      Anyone Else Interested in Care Integration!

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AAPI LA Market 2025
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

AAPI LA Market 2025

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May, join us for our fourth annual AAPI LA Market in collaboration with Smorgasburg LA on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10-4pm Come for baked goods, savory bites, packaged goods, and merchandise crafted by talented local AAPI chefs, brands, and creatives. Bring your friends and immerse yourself in a day filled with live music, community activities, and all around good vibes. Don’t miss out on this annual celebration of community and culture! Some of our beloved businesses will be returning to delight your taste buds -- stay tuned for more updates. Entry is free and open to all. We’ll see you there, get excited! Photos from last year thanks to Alan Silva!


https://artistiqueimagery.zenfolio.com/aapi-2024--AAPI LA as an organization that addresses challenges faced by the AAPI community, such as hate crimes, pandemic impacts on businesses, language barriers, and lack of inclusion. We unite organizations to amplify their work and support the historically misrepresented AAPI community, providing a voice and unity. To learn more about AAPI LA, please visit www.aapila.org or check our IG page (@aapi_la). You can also learn more about event partners at Asian Pacific Community Fund and Smorgasburg LA

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May
17
12:00 PM12:00

2025 Asian American Cancer and Diabetes Health Symposium

On May 17, 2025, Saturday, American Cancer Society, City of Hope, and Lion's Club will host a free cancer health symposium at City of Hope, Cooper Auditorium, 1500 E Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010 on cancer health advancement and tobacco prevention and control.  The event will be live-streamed via YouTube. You may also personally join the watch party hosted by Breast Cancer Hawaii together to raise awareness! Registration is required.  

Highlighted Activities:

  • Health Resources Fair from 12 to 1 pm Pacific Standard Time (City of Hope Cooper Auditorium, Duarte, California)

  • Youth Media Contest Gallery (City of Hope Cooper Auditorium, Duarte, California)

  • Cancer Experts Talk from 1 to 4:30 pm Pacific Standard Time, will be live-streamed via YouTube

  • Cancer survivors' perspectives

  • Free refreshment

  • Raffle drawings

  • Join a Watch Party 

The symposium will be conducted in English and live-treamed with simultaneous Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and Hindi interpretations. 

Please remember to bring your charged headset and phone to access the in-language interpretation channels during the event.

Event Parking Map: https://tinyurl.com/2024COH-Parking

Featured Speakers and Panelists:

    • Vijay Trisal, M.D. – System Chief Clinical Officer, City of Hope

    • Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D. – Vice President & Chief Health Access & Community Enrichment Officer, City of Hope

    • Kimlin Ashing, Ph.D. – Founding Director, CCare, City of Hope

    • Ryotaro Nakamura, M.D. – Hematologist-Oncologist, City of Hope

    • Ping Wang, M.D. – Endocrinologist, City of Hope

    • Xiaoqiang Wang, M.D., Ph.D. – Staff Scientist, City of Hope

    • Jeannie Shen, M.D. – Surgical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai

    • Timothy R. Donahue, M.D. - Surgical Oncologist, U.C.L.A.

    • John Maa, M.D. – General Surgeon, Marin General Hospital

    • Cynthia Song, P.H.N. – L.A. County Tobacco Control Program

    • Michelle Zhang – ACS-YA Youth Cancer Health Ambassador Chair

    • Alice Wang, C.H.E.S. –Herald Christian Health Center

    • Ying Cherrie Ng – Project Manager, Asian Smokers’ Quitline

    • Chrissy Kim – Patient Navigator, City of Hope

    • Cancer Survivor Advocates - Deepti Sood, Alice Karin, Zen Glick

Symposium Topics:

  • •Asian American Health Care Landscape: Challenges, Innovation, and Advocacy
    •Breast cancer statistics among Asian Americans, Risk Factors, Lifestyle, Prevention in General Population and High Risk, and Screening
    •Advancing Stem Cell Transplants for Severe Aplastic Anemia: Bridging the Donor Gap in Asian Populations
    •Understanding Unique Risk Profiles and Advancing Early Detection of Diabetes in Asian Americans
    •Foods as Medicine to Prevent and Manage Cancer and Diabetes
    •Progress Report on Pancreatic Cancer
    •Improving access to cancer care and research participation among underserved populations, including Asian Americans
    •Exploring how evolving healthcare and tobacco trends impact community health and prevention efforts

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May
17
11:00 AM11:00

AAPI Joy: Narratives, Storytelling, and History

Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Explore the City’s rich AAPI heritage and join us in forging a shared future of acceptance, cooperation and inspiration with the greater Los Angeles community.

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May
17
9:00 AM09:00

ATTEND THE 2025 VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT IN PALMDALE

Visit the DPSS CalFresh booth at the 2025 Veterans Stand Down event on Saturday, May 17, at the Highlands Church, located at 39625 20th Street Palmdale, CA 93551. Hosted by the Boots on the Ground Alliance, and in partnership with the Office of 5th District Supervisor Katheryn Barger and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the event supports local veterans and their family with services like healthcare and housing assistance, to employment opportunities, mental health resources, and more. Register for the event at Antelope Valley 2025 Veterans Stand Down.

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May
15
6:30 PM18:30

CAM to Open Newest Exhibition: (Be)Spoken: Poems from Our Asian American Voices

CAM is hosting the opening reception of our newest exhibition, (Be)Spoken: Poems from Our Asian American Voices, oMay 15, 2025. The exhibition is co-curated by rapper and poet, Jason Chu. The opening reception will start at 6:30 pm until 9 pm. CAM members are invited for a sneak peak at 5:30 pm.

 

This dynamic show spotlights spoken word artists by blending their poetry, performance, and storytelling into bold imagery and installation. (Be)Spoken dives into stories of identity, resilience, justice, and community. With each voice, the exhibition shines a light on the complex, evolving narratives of Chinese American and AAPI communities—past, present, and future. 

 

This event is free to the public and no RSVP is required.

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May
10
10:00 AM10:00

FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY EVENT AT LAFD STATION 94

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Enjoy fire station tours, yoga, line dancing, classic cars, children’s activities, and more at the City of Los Angeles Fire Station 94 and the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council’s Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will also feature a free iPad give away!  The station is located at 4400 Coliseum Street, L.A. 90016. For more information visit www.ecwandc.org.

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May
3
11:00 AM11:00

Kibō Nobori

Join us for Kibō Nobori at Terasaki Budokan! This fun, FREE, family-friendly event is in celebration of the Japanese holiday, Children’s Day, and AAPI Heritage Month. Visit both Terasaki Budokan and JACCC for different activities, AAPI vendors, art activiations, and more! For more information, please visit our RSVP site.

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May
2
10:00 AM10:00

DPSS COLLABORATES TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL AMERICAN DREAM HIRING SPREE

Attention job seekers! Join DPSS, the Office of 1st District Supervisor Hilda Solis, and many other hiring agencies at the Montebello Shopping Center on Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet employers for exciting job opportunities and on-the-spot hiring. Register online at The 2025 American Dream Job Seeker Registration.

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MOLOKAʻI BOUND
May
1
7:00 PM19:00

MOLOKAʻI BOUND

Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.

Kainoa De Silva, a wayward Hawaiian man, is on parole and committed to reconnecting with his family. Most important to Kainoa is rebuilding his relationship with his adolescent son Jonathan after years of being incarcerated. But acclimating to a normal life in Hawai‘i is harder than it seems and Kainoa tends to do all the wrong things for the right reasons. In trying to prove himself worthy of his family and his native heritage, Kainoa’s journey is a story of both reconciliation and redemption.

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May
1
to May 7

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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Join Visual Communications for the 41st edition of VC Film Fest, formerly known as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. This annual event showcases over 150 films, including world premieres, documentaries, and narratives that highlight the voices and experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other BIPOC communities. The festival features in-person screenings, panel discussions, and special events, fostering community engagement and cultural exchange. Don't miss this opportunity to experience powerful storytelling that bridges generations and communities.​

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 Film Screening & Performance: Far East Deep South
Apr
26
12:30 PM12:30

Film Screening & Performance: Far East Deep South

Celebrate the start of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in style at the GRAMMY Museum with an afternoon of film, music, and storytelling! Enjoy a free screening of the multi-award-winning documentary Far East Deep South—a powerful film that uncovers an untold chapter of American history. The screening will be followed by an engaging Q&A featuring director and singer-songwriter Larissa Lam, producer and rapper Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won), and Emmy Award-winning music composer Nathan Wang, plus a special live musical performance by Larissa Lam and Only Won (aka Baldwin Chiu).

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Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

Spring Fest Returns – With Performers and Community Partners!

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The Chinese American Museum and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument celebrate the Year of the Snake with our annual Spring Festival on Saturday, April 26th from 12 – 5 pm.

 

Spring Fest, one of CAM's signature events, is our annual Lunar New Year celebration in Los Angeles that brings together tradition and community spirit. It is renowned for being the only free festival in Los Angeles that offers the largest variety of interactive arts, crafts and educational activities celebrating the Lunar New Year holiday. Bring your family and friends for a day of interactive arts and crafts, educational activities, and exciting performances celebrating the Lunar New Year holiday.  

 

The event is FREE to the public and no registration is required.

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Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00

Liver Health Workshops at HCHC [English, Mandarin, & Spanish]

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角聲醫療中心誠摯邀請您參加免費實體/線上講座《護肝健康講座》

講座線上報名將在講座前天晚上截止 

Herald Christian Health Center lo invita a nuestro taller gratuito presencial/en línea sobre 

“Salud del hígado” 

La inscripción en línea para el taller finalizará la noche anterior al taller. 

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