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SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Qixi Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 2-3 pm\n(Cantonese-English) \n  \nSunday\, August 30\, 2026\, 2-3 pm\n(Mandarin-English) \n  \nVirtual\n(Zoom link provided after registration) \n  \nFREE\nJoin bilingual storytellers for a live virtual storytime (over Zoom) about the Qixi Festival. This event will feature both Mandarin/Cantonese and English narrators\, a classic Chinese folktale\, and a fun craft activity for parents and children to do together. This storytime is designed for preschool to school-aged children to support cultural connection\, literacy and family bonding. All attendees can participate in a free storybook raffle. \n  \nThis storytime is free to attend. Zoom link will be provided after registration at the link below. Co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, UC Berkeley Family and Culture Lab\, and UC Davis Language and Literacy Development Lab. \n__________________ \n  \n歡迎參加以七夕節為主題的線上雙語故事會！活動將透過 Zoom 平台進行，由普通話／廣東話及英語故事員一起講述經典的中國民間故事。活動將包含有趣的繪畫環節，讓家長和孩子一起動手創作、享受親子時光。本次雙語故事會適合學齡前及學齡兒童參加，希望透過故事和手作，幫助孩子認識中華文化、培養閱讀興趣，並增進親子感情。所有參加者還可以參加免費故事書抽獎！這個活動是免費的。請透過下方連結報名，我們會在報名後提供 Zoom 連結。 \n  \n本活動由奧克蘭亞洲文化中心、加州大學柏克萊分校家庭與文化研究室，以及加州大學戴維斯分校語言與讀寫能力研究室聯合主辦。 \n  \n__________________ \n  \n欢迎参加以七夕节为主题的线上双语故事会！活动将透过 Zoom 平台进行，由普通话／广东话及英语故事员一起讲述经典的中国民间故事。活动将包含有趣的绘画环节，让家长和孩子一起动手创作、享受亲子时光。本次双语故事会适合学龄前及学龄儿童参加，希望透过故事和手作，帮助孩子认识中华文化、培养阅读兴趣，并增进亲子感情。所有参加者还可以参加免费故事书抽奖！ \n  \n这个活动是免费的。请透过下方连结报名，我们会在报名后提供 Zoom 连结。本活动由奥克兰亚洲文化中心、加州大学伯克利分校家庭与文化研究室，以及加州大学戴維斯分校语言与读写能力研究室联合主办。 \n					\n									Register for Tickets\n					 \nABOUT THE UC BERKELEY FAMILY AND CULTURE LAB \nDirected by Dr. Qing Zhou of the UC Berkeley Psychology Department\, the Family and Culture Lab aims to understand and support the mental health and development of children and youth from immigrant and culturally diverse families. \n  \n__________________ \n  \n「家庭與文化研究室」由加州大學柏克萊分校心理學系周晴教授領導，致力於了解並促進移民及多元文化家庭兒童與青少年的心理健康與成長發展。 \n  \n__________________ \n  \n「家庭与文化研究室」由加州大学柏克莱分校心理学系周晴教授领导，致力于了解并促进移民及多元文化家庭儿童与青少年的心理健康与成长发展。
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SUMMARY:Interweaving: Indo-Persian Exchanges
DESCRIPTION:A concert of Indian\, Persian and Afghan classical music featuring Arjun K. Verma\, Pezhham Akhavass\, Mazdak Alipour\, and Eman Hashimi \n  \n— \nFriday\, September 11\, 2026\n7-9 pm\n$40 General Admission\n \nInterweaving brings together four virtuoso musicians from the Indian\, Persian\, and Afghan musical traditions in a rare meeting of some of Asia’s richest classical musical cultures. Featuring sitar\, kamancheh\, tabla\, daf\, and tombak\, this performance explores the deep historical connections and living dialogue between these traditions through improvisation\, virtuosity\, and collaborative creation. The very name of the Indian sitar is derived from Persian seh-tar (“three strings”)\, hinting at the centuries of artistic exchange between the Indian subcontinent and Persia.  \n  \nBuilding on this shared heritage\, the musicians weave together intricate rhythmic cycles\, expressive melodic modes\, and spontaneous improvisation\, revealing both the common threads and distinctive voices of these musical lineages. Interweaving invites audiences into a shared sonic landscape where rhythm\, melody\, and improvisation transcend geography\, honoring centuries of cultural tradition and exchange\, while creating something entirely new in the moment.  \n  \nInterweaving is presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, made possible through the Musical Grant Program\, administered by InterMusic SF\, and supported by the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation and the Hewlett Foundation.  \n  \n					\n									Reserve Tickets\n					 \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\n																														 \nArjun K. Verma is both a tradition-bearer and innovator in the world of North Indian Classical music. With over three decades of performance experience at venues including the United Nations\, the Fillmore\, and Prague Castle\, Arjun has emerged with a unique voice on the sitar – both within the tradition of North Indian Classical Music\, and through innovative cross-genre collaborations.  \n  \nHailed by the New York Times as a “fine sitarist\,” Arjun shares his cultural heritage in a manner that is fresh and modern\, while maintaining high standards of traditional integrity. His work is influenced by his upbringing as an Indian Classical musician in the West\, trained by Maestro Ali Akbar Khan. Arjun’s performance repertoire has stretched the limits of the sitar\, and his recording and composing work encompasses TV\, opera\, film\, and video games. He has recorded with artists including the London Symphony Orchestra\, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri\, Sri Alam Khan\, and Grammy-winning jazz arranger and pianist John Beasley.  \n  \nLearn more at arjun-verma.com  \n  \n																														 \nPezhham Akhavass is an accomplished musician\, percussionist\, multi-instrumentalist\, educator\, music director\, producer\, Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY)\, and instructor known for his mastery of the tombak (Persian goblet drum)\, and daf (Persian frame drum). His exceptional talent and unique rhythmic approach have distinguished him as one of the most notable musicians of his generation.  \n  \nBorn in Iran in 1980\, Pezhham embarked on his musical journey under the guidance of his renowned father\, Mostafa Akhavass. He began studying tombak at age five with the esteemed Ostad Naser Farhanghfar\, later continuing with Mr. Saeid Roudbary. He holds BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University\, and began studying tabla with Ustad Zakir Hussain in 2011.  \n  \nPezhham’s career includes performances at prestigious festivals and concert halls across Iran and internationally with renowned vocalist Shahram Nazeri\, and collaborations with Ostad Hossein Alizadeh and Ustad Zakir Hussain.  \n  \nLearn more at www.pezhham.com  \n  \n																														 \nMazdak (Moslem) Alipour is a visionary Kamancheh player\, vocalist\, and composer\, with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. Born into a musical lineage in Khorramabad\, Iran\, he began his journey under the tutelage of his father\, the legendary maestro Faraj Alipour.  \n  \nMazdak is a celebrated artist on the global stage\, earning prestigious recognition for innovation in Persian music:  \n  \n• Global Music Awards: Silver and Bronze Medals \n  \n• Silk Road Project: Featured soloist conducted by Academy Award-winning Tan Dun \n  \n• UNESCO: Distinguished performer at “Mozart Day” in France \n  \n• UCLA: specialized performances and cultural initiatives \n  \nBased in Los Angeles\, Mazdak’s mastery of musical fusion blends ancient Persian heritage with contemporary global genres. With over 20 albums and the publication of “Taal” (a seminal book on Lori music)\, he continues to influence the world music scene through film scoring\, international tours\, and advanced music education.  \n  \nLearn more at MazdakAlipour.com  \n  \n																														 \nEman Hashimi\, one of today’s most sought-after Afghan percussionists\, is widely recognized as the future of Afghan tabla. Born into the celebrated Hashimi musical family of Kabul’s historic Kharabat quarter\, he is the son of legendary maestro Ustad Toryalai Hashimi\, a pioneer of Afghan tabla.  \n  \nA child prodigy\, Eman gave his first concert at age nine alongside his father\, later studying under world-renowned Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri\, with whom he became one of the youngest tabla players to perform in duet. His artistry bridges Afghan classical and folk traditions with the Punjab Gharana of tabla.  \n  \nEman has performed at the Kennedy Center\, San Francisco World Music Festival and beyond\, collaborating across genres. He also serves as founder and Director of Percussion at PACA\, preserving and promoting Afghanistan’s musical heritage at a time when music is banned in its homeland.  \n  \nLearn more at emanhashimi.com
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LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Saturday Social With 13 Orphans
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n10:30 am-3 pm\n$22 – Coaching Access\n$11 – Free Play\n \n \nJoin 13 Orphans for a laid-back Saturday of tea\, tiles\, and good company at OACC. Tea & Tiles is a casual mahjong social for all\, from seasoned players to curious beginners. Sip on signature teatails\, enjoy bites\, and settle into the rhythm of the game.  Mahjong coaches will be available to teach\, guide\, and jump into games\, so you can play with confidence. \n  \nChoose your ticket level: \n  \n• $22 for Coaching Access (play at any table) \n• $11 for Free Play (no coaching\, play at free play tables) \n  \nAttendees can also visit a curated mini market of local artisans\, featuring Pmaccay\, Biyong Biyong Studio\, and more! Come with your friends\, auntie or come solo. Tables are open\, energy is warm\, and there’s always a seat waiting. \n					\n									Register for Tickets\n					 \nABOUT 13 ORPHANS \n13 Orphans is a mahjong den and speakeasy built on community\, culture\, and connection with thoughtfully crafted cocktails & mocktails inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine elements and tea culture.
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