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
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
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, on May 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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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
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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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
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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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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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!

  • Chinese American Museum (CAM) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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]

  • Herald Christian Health Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30

U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark: Explore the Landmark Case That Granted Citizenship to Anyone Born in the United States

Join us at the Chinese American Museum on Wednesday, April 16th, from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM for Advancing Equality: United States v. Wong Kim Ark. This event will explore the landmark 1898 Supreme Court case that solidified birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, as well as the lasting impact of the case and its continued relevance in shaping civil rights protections today.

 

The evening will feature a panel of experts, including Helen Zia, activist and author; Dr. Linda Trinh Vo, Professor Emeritus at UC Irvine; Connie Chung Joe, JD, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL); and Professor Hiroshi Motomura, Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law. The program will also feature special guest Norman Wong, great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark. Together, the event explores the crucial role of equal protection under the law in driving meaningful change in the United States. 

 

The event will take place in person at the historic Pico House, located at 424 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. A live stream via Zoom will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

 

This event is part of CAM’s ongoing series, Advancing Equality: Conversations on Civil Rights Protections, co-presented by the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past initiative, as part of their National Conversation on Race series.

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World Health Day Wellness Fair
Apr
12
9:00 AM09:00

World Health Day Wellness Fair

Come and join Chinatown Service Center (CSC) for FREE Health Screening! 
歡 迎 參 加 我 們 的 免 費 健 康 篩 檢 ！

You are invited to join CSC in celebrating World Health Day with a free community health fair! This special event is dedicated to promoting wellness and providing valuable health resources for all.

邀請您加入我們，一起慶祝世界衛生日，參加免費的社區健康展！這項特別活動致力於推廣健康理念，並為大家提供寶貴的健康資源。

Health Screening 健 康 檢 查 項 目: 

 

骨質密度篩檢
血壓
血脂
血糖篩檢
視力篩檢
營養篩檢
口腔篩檢
 脈搏篩檢
舌診
流感疫苗
肺部健康檢查

透過與現場醫療人員面對面交流，掌握您的健康、學習更多資訊。
歡迎邀請您的親朋好友一同蒞臨！

華埠服務中心

Bone Density Screening
Blood Pressure
Blood Fat/BMI
Glucose
Vision Screening
Nutrition Screening
Oral Screening
Pulse Screening
Tongue Screening
Flu Shot
Lung Health Screening

Come connect with healthcare professionals, learn valuable health tips, and take charge of your well-being. Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome!
Best regards,

Chinatown Service Center 

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The Korean-American Coalition - Los Angeles Joint FEMA Disaster Assistance Team Clinic FEMA IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE
Mar
25
to Mar 28

The Korean-American Coalition - Los Angeles Joint FEMA Disaster Assistance Team Clinic FEMA IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE

  • The Korean-American Coalition (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Los Angeles, CA – The Korean American Coalition - Los Angeles will be hosting a joint Disaster Relief

Clinic in collaboration with FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Team on 03/ 25 (Tuesday) ~ 03/27(Thursday)

4:00PM - 8:00 PM. To accommodate those who need assistance after regular business (8:00 AM - 5:00

PM). This event aims to assist individuals from the displaced communities affected by the January

Wildfire Disaster. This event location is scheduled to take place at the KOA Building, located at 3727 W.

6th Street, Suite 305.

The Korean-American Coalition - Los Angeles Joint FEMA Disaster Assistance Team Clinic:

- Tuesday, March 25th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

- Wednesday, March 26th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

- Thursday, March 27th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

● KAC-LA Joint FEMA Clinic Event: 03/ 25 (Tuesday) ~ 03/27(Thursday) 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

● Location: 3727 W. 6th Street STE #305, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (Major Cross Streets—6th

Street/ Harvard).

● Parking: Public Parking lot at building or street parking are available

Los Angeles, CA – 한미연합회(KAC, 대표 유니스 송)는 오는 3월 25일(화)부터 27일(목)까지

3일간 연방 재난관리청(Federal Emergency Management Agency, 이하 FEMA)과 협력하여 산불

피해를 입은 주민들을 지원하기 위한 연방 재난 지원 프로그램 신청을 돕는 클리닉을 개최할

예정이다.

연방 재난관리청(FEMA) 직원이 직접 현장을 방문하여 한국어로 FEMA 산불 피해 지원

프로그램에 대해 설명을 하고 신청 절차를 도울 계획이다. 많은 사람들이 FEMA 산불 피해 지원

프로그램의 신청 마감일이 3월 31일로 연장된 사실조차 모르고 있는 상황에서, 더 많은

피해자들이 혜택을 받을 수 있도록 돕기 위해 마련된 이번 행사는 한미연합회 사무실에서 3일간

오후 4시부터 8시까지 진행된다. 필요한 서류를 준비해 현장에 방문하면 신청을 할 수 있다.

● 주소와 우편번호

● 파손된 집의 상태

● 보험 정보 (있을 경우)

● 사회보장 번호

● 연락처 (전화번호)

● 우편을 받을 수 있는 주소 또는 이메일 주소

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Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00

Mercy Mental Health Summit 2025

Unifying Health & Behavioral Health Services in California’s Evolving Landscape

Join us for the second annual Mercy Mental Health Summit 2025! This summit brings together healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrators, CBOs, policymakers, and more 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. 

Located at the Sheraton Cerritos, this full-day summit offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities for professionals dedicated to advancing whole-person care in California's healthcare system. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided; complimentary parking is available for all attendees.

Follow @mercymentalhealthsummit on Instagram for the latest updates on topics, speakers, and all things MMHS 2025!

www.mercymentalhealthsummit.com

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Mar
21
11:00 AM11:00

Make Noise Today: 2025 AAPI Student Scholarship Contest & Exhibition

Asian communities carry a legacy of resilience and strength, even in uncertain times. This year, we urge you to draw power from the joy rooted in your identity, heritage, and traditions — a force that empowers, inspires, and connects us.

Joy is more than an emotion; it’s a declaration of strength and a blueprint for change. When we celebrate our culture, we shape the future and light the way for others to follow.

We invite you to explore how your heritage and traditions guide you, inspire your vision for a better world, and create space for a future that is unapologetically ours. Through your creativity, let’s celebrate joy as a catalyst for empowerment and transformation. Together, we’ll amplify cultural pride and ensure our stories shine brightly.

Through your chosen medium — Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Literary Arts — show us how your cultural joy is not only an act of resistance but also a foundation for something bigger: the blueprint for a brighter tomorrow.

This is your time to celebrate who you are, inspire others, and shape the future with your story.

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Mar
15
9:30 AM09:30

Remembering Atlanta Spa Shootings Victims | Local Asian Hate Crime Victims | 2025 Highlighting Asian Communities National and Local Issues

  • Rosemead Community Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On Saturday, March 15, Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Coalition and Asian Youth Center (Stop Hate Program) will be hosting “Remembering Atlanta Spa Shootings, Local Asian Hate Crimes and Asian Communities Challenges” from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Ave., Rosemead.

Elected officials, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders will commemorate the fourth anniversary of the deadly shootings at Atlanta-area spas. The murder of eight people, six of them of Asian descent, highlighted the issue of violence and other hate crimes against Asians in the U.S.

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Mar
10
1:00 PM13:00

Support Thai CDC at the 2025 LA Marathon

Eat for a Cause!

Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Shabu Shabu

& Sushi for Thai Town 

Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC) is proud to be an official charity of the 2025 LA Marathon! 

Help us raise funds for the beautification and revitalization of Thai Town by joining our fundraiser at Shabushi Shabu Shabu & Sushi! 

Date: March 10, 2025 

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 

Location: Shabushi Restaurant, 5185 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 

Contribution: $35 (All-you-can-eat menu) 

For just $35, savor an all-you-can-eat feast of premium shabu shabu and sushi—every bite supports Thai CDC’s vital work!

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All-You-Can-Eat Menu Includes: 

Shabu Set: Beef Ribeye, American Wagyu Brisket, Premium Pork, Kurobuta Pork, Ribeye Pork, Seafood (limited 1 order/person) 

Sushi Set: California Temaki, Spicy Tuna Temaki, California Tempura, Tuna Sushi, Salmon Sushi, Sashimi (limited 1 order/person) 

Drinks: Thai Tea, Oolong Tea 

Desserts: Brownie & Ice Cream, Waffle & Ice Cream

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COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLE
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00

COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLE

We are looking for English proficient/Khmer Cambodian/Cambodian Americans (18+) to be part of (7) two-hour virtual group discussions about racism. The conversation will focus on healing from experiences with race, including but not limited to feelings of distress or fear from current events, discrimination, and hate.

Upon completion of the (7) two-hour sessions and pre & post survey, as a thank you for your participation and time, a small gift card will be offered.

The seven-part of sessions will be via Zoom.  We will send out the Zoom link to you one week before the session.
Below are the dates for the seven sessions:
 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual
Friday, February 14, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual     
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual
Friday, February 21, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual
Tuesday, February 24, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual
Friday, February 28, 2025 (6 pm - 8 pm) - Virtual
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (6 pm - 7:15 pm) - Virtua

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Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

LA Wildfire Relief Information Panel hosted by SCCLA

A panel discussion hosted by the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) to address common issues in insurance claims, considerations when hiring an attorney for a wildfire-related lawsuit, and consumer protection concerns, including price gouging, relevant to wildfire victims and the community.

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Feb
2
1:00 PM13:00

Lucky Lunar Fest at Macy's South Coast Plaza in Orange County

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the vibrant AANHPI business community at the Lucky Lunar Fest on Sunday Feb 2nd in Orange County's South Coast Plaza Macy's. Hosted by Ace NextGen, this festive event brings together diverse AANHPI vendors showcasing unique products and cultural activities. Enjoy an exciting day filled with community connections, cultural appreciation, giveaways, and shopping, while ringing in the Lunar New Year in style. We will have an amazing lion dance performance, crafts and activities for the family, snacks and more! Don't miss this opportunity to support local businesses and experience the rich traditions of the AANHPI community.

When:
Feb 2, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PST)

Where:
Macy's South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St Ste 6000
Costa Mesa, CA

Contact Organizer:
6468660286

FREE ADMISSION - Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/129810/register/

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Jan
22
6:30 PM18:30

LA Fires Fundraiser (Cafe Bleu x Hate Is A Virus)

Hate Is A Virus started with friends gathering in a crisis to take care of each other & do what we could to help. As LA fights these fires and starts to care for the people who need it most, we're partnering with Cafe Bleu to get together and support disaster relief. From 6:30-9:30, 100% of a specially curated drink menu and a portion of all other sales will go directly to support disaster relief. A happy hour isn't the most important thing as our city burns. If you want to be in community, we'd love to see you and catch up in person. If you can't make it (or even if you do) - please be well, and donate & volunteer wherever you can. Here's some places to start:

⚪ ARC Firefighter Fund - supporting the immediate needs & future outcomes of incarcerated firefighters. https://antirecidivism.org/firefighterfund/

⚪ California Community Foundation (CCF) - grantmaking to a wide variety of community organizations impacted by & supporting victims of the Fires. https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 22
⏰ Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
📍 Location: Cafe Bleu in Koreatown
🚙 Parking: We recommend Uber/Lyft; limited street and valet ($4 cash-only) parking is available.

Community Partners: Project by Project LA, ACE NextGen SoCal, Yellow Chair Collective, AAPIP-LA. Special thanks to: James, PK, Sharon Han, DJ Mish.

RSVP HERE

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Healing Through Dance
Jan
11
2:00 PM14:00

Healing Through Dance

Cambodia Town's Healing Through Dance for South East Asian Youth (SEAY) Program.  This will be an exciting approach that combines dance with psychoeducational information. You are eligible if you are a youth of South East Asian descent between the ages of 14 to 24 years of age.  No dance experience is required.  There will be ten 3 hour workshops -  one hour of psychoeducational lectures, one hour of dance exercise and one hour of dance rehearsal.  You will be asked to complete a survey at the end of each session.  At the end of the ten classes, there will be two additional dance rehearsals in order for you to participate in two dance performances at a public community event. 

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Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Sakura Kokumai at the ESGVJCC

  • East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On Saturday, December 7th, from 12pm to 2pm, the ESGVJCC will be hosting Olympian and World Medalist Sakura Kokumai at the ESGVJCC. Sakura made history as the only woman to represent the USA in karate at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and she recently became the first kata athlete to win back-to-back gold medals at the Pan American Games!

Event Schedule:

  • 12pm-1pm: A fun panel discussion and Q&A with Sakura, followed by a karate demonstration and mini clinic in our gym.

  • 1pm-2pm: Light refreshments, mingling, and a chance to take photos and chat with Sakura in our Social Hall.

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Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

CAPE Summit: Storytelling in Animation

Join CAPE at Sony Pictures Animation on December 7, 2024 for their inaugural Storytelling in Animation Summit, an afternoon of events for the Asian and Pacific Islander community in animation! Panels that highlight prominent creative leaders, talent, and projects in animation - speakers include Dana Ledoux Miller (Director, MOANA 2), John Aoshima (Director, ULTRAMAN: RISING), Shannon Tindle (Director, ULTRAMAN: RISING), Matt Braly (Creator, AMPHIBIA), Maggie Kang (Director, K-POP: DEMON HUNTERS), and more!

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Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

APA Community Holiday Toy Drive

  • Japanese American National Museum, Little Tokyo DTLA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Us for the 25th Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception!

Celebrate with us on Thursday, December 5, at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, DTLA, as we work to raise $45,000 to provide over 2,000 toys for children in low-income families across Los Angeles. Together, we can make a difference this holiday season!

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Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00

McDonald's APA Next Summit 2024 in partnership with CAPE

  • Emerson College Los Angeles Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS


Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Join the McDonald’s APA Next Summit, where top experts will share valuable advice on navigating college applications, securing scholarships, and prioritizing mental wellness. The event will also feature engaging workshops and a community fair spotlighting unique resources and opportunities for AAPI students.


Visit apanext.com for the full schedule, and register for your free ticket here. 


Los Angeles Schedule:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Check-In and Breakfast

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Panels hosted by Ming-Na Wen and Ramona Young 

“The Hidden Curriculum” and “The Impact of Education”

11:00 AM - 12:45 PM: Workshops* & Community Fair

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch & Community Fair (continued)

*LIMITED CAPACITY WORKSHOPS: Please arrive early to sign up for a workshop!

Workshop #1 - Writing a Stand-Out College Essay

In this 45-minute workshop, students will learn how to craft a compelling and authentic college essay that captures their unique voice. We’ll explore effective storytelling techniques, strategies for structuring the essay, and tips on highlighting personal experiences that resonate with admissions officers. Students will leave with a clear understanding of how to brainstorm, organize, and refine their essays to reflect their individuality and aspirations, making their application stand out in a competitive landscape.

Workshop #2 - Planning Ahead and Staying Organized During the College Admissions Process

In this 45-minute workshop, students will learn practical strategies for managing the many moving parts of college applications with confidence and ease. We’ll cover how to create a personalized admissions timeline, stay on top of deadlines, and organize application materials efficiently. Students will leave with tools to prioritize tasks, break down the process into manageable steps, and reduce stress by planning ahead, helping them stay organized and focused from start to finish.

Workshop #3 - Mental Wellness for AAPI Community

Focuses on pressures and pain points for families preparing for college, led by Yellow Chair Collective's Phuong Tang, a licensed clinical social worker.

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