OACC is celebrating the Year of the Rat with live performances and fun activities for the whole family in the heart of Oakland Chinatown! Enjoy our Youth Showcase featuring students performing guzheng (Chinese zither), various Chinese dances and more. Join interactive workshops on Japanese taiko drumming, relaxing Taichi exercises, and children’s story time with a free book giveaway!
Our celebration also features a special appearance by Emmy Award-winning Vietnamese artist, Vanessa Van-Anh Vo.
EVENT SCHEDULE (updated as of 1/16/20):
Main Stage Program (Auditorium)
10:45AM Lion Dance Performance by Toi Shan Family Association
11:10AM~12:30PM OACC Youth Showcase
1:30PM~2:00PM Vanessa Van-Anh Vo Recital
2:00PM~2:30PM Vietnamese Music & Dance Workshop with Vanessa
Activities for All Ages (Location: see Room #)
10:30AM~2:30PM Arts & Crafts Corner (Room 2)
11:15AM~12:15PM Taiko Drumming Workshop with Emeryville Taiko (Room 4)
Limited space; RSVP recommended. No experience necessary.
12:15PM~12:45PM Kids Storytime with Oliver Chin [English] (Room 3)
Limited space; RSVP recommended. **Signups are FULL! Please note that space is not guaranteed.**
12:15PM~2:45PM Children’s Book Station & Giveaway* with Eastwind Books (Room 3)
*Sponsored by Oakland Literacy Coalition Reading Celebration.
Books available on first come-first serve basis. 1 voucher per child.
12:45PM~1:45PM Qi Gong with Sifu Liu (Room 4 & 5)
Limited space; RSVP recommended. No experience necessary.
1:30PM~2:00PM Kids Storytime with Kids Go! Mandarin [Mandarin] (Room 6)
Limited space; RSVP recommended.
2:00PM~2:30PM Kids Storytime with Kids Go! Mandarin [Mandarin] (Room 6)
Limited space; RSVP recommended.
2:00PM~3:00PM Taichi Session with Sifu Dere (Room 4 & 5)
Limited space; RSVP recommended. No experience necessary.
Community Resources Vendor Showcase (Lobby)
(due to limited lobby space, we are no longer taking vendor/table requests)
Amtrak San Joaquins
Alameda County CASA
Alameda Health Alliance
Anthem, Inc. Medicare
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
Diversity in Healthcare Training Institute
Oakland Public Works
Swinerton
OACC Raffle Drawing Prizes
Grand prize: Instant Pot – 6 Quart 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker with Easy Seal Lid and Sous Vide Program (valued at $120)
Small prizes:
One PIER 39 Fun Pack
California’s Great Adventure Two Single Day Pass
Oakland Zoo Family Day Pass
Namaste Yoga Class Pass Gift Card & Facial Mask
Lululemon Gift Card
Food Scale & Rapid Egg Cooker
Ceramic tea pot + Year of the Rat Paintings
Enter to win!
Raffle prices: $2 for 1; $5 for 3; $10 for 6; $15 for 10; $20 for 20
Lunar New Year Event Sponsors
