BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250207T212331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195915Z UID:20948-1742648400-1742655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong." Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/notyourchinadoll/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250306T190554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173148Z UID:21030-1744399800-1744407000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-mixed-up-a-mixer-celebrating-multi-racial-identity/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UPDATED-THUMBNAIL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250308T004351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T004716Z UID:21081-1745064000-1745071200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Visible Mending For Stains & Patches DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/visiblemending-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/visible-mending-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250305T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T201340Z UID:21018-1745074800-1745082000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: "The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide." A Performance by Charya Burt Cambodian Dance. DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Charya_Burt_1080x1080_thumb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250326T194249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T194416Z UID:21124-1745762400-1745769600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music\," a Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan. DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/silencing-the-drum-religious-racism-and-afro-brazilian-sacred-music/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Silencing-the-Drum-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250326T203839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T002001Z UID:21128-1747576800-1747584000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Daryo’s All-American Diner": An Anti-Asian Hate Play DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DARYOs.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250529T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004555Z UID:21577-1749211200-1749218400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mending-Circle-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250511T031215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T215315Z UID:21473-1749324600-1749330000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:[Cancelled] Celebrate Pride with OACC! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrate-pride-with-oacc/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pride-2025-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250518T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T200256Z UID:21539-1749906000-1749913200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Summer Showcase! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/summershowcase/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Summer-Showcase-Flyer-Page1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250529T004151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002107Z UID:21583-1750496400-1750525200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250529T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002110Z UID:21588-1750582800-1750611600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration-day-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250708T090041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T231934Z UID:21700-1754146800-1754154000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia film premiere and panel DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/taking-root/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Taking-Root-WebPage-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250716T204802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T184440Z UID:21768-1755345600-1755363600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hawaiian Arts and Culture Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/hawaiian-day/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hawaiian-Day-2025-Web-1080x1080-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250812T221942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T184819Z UID:21840-1757187000-1757192400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Ragas in Conversation DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ragas-conversation/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ragas-in-Convo-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250721T061943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200256Z UID:21777-1758376800-1758384000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: A History of Chinese Life Under American Racial Law (1850s-1960s) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-author-panel/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UPDATED-Chinese-Author-Panel-Web-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250807T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T214833Z UID:21818-1759590000-1759595400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ilokana Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-ilokana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Oakland-Ilokana-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20250927T170106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T034601Z UID:22386-1762369200-1762374600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America" book talk with Jeff Chang DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/jeff-chang-bruce-lee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jeff-Chang-Bruce-Lee-Book-Launch-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251008T150709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T011128Z UID:22466-1762628400-1762633800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Arabesque: A Middle Eastern Dance and Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/arabesque/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arabesque-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251119T172208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173414Z UID:22663-1764936000-1764939600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:December Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-dec2025/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251107T213211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T201421Z UID:22621-1764961200-1764968400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“The Empathizer" A Documentary About Vietnam Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/empathizer/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Empathizer-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251216T062046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195717Z UID:22737-1767960000-1767963600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:January Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-jan2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251212T053126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T183728Z UID:22709-1768060800-1768068000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-couplets/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Chinese-Couplets-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251030T163029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T052106Z UID:22603-1768136400-1768141800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/activated/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Redesigned-Get-Activated-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251229T212949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T213238Z UID:22767-1769349600-1769356800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reparations: A Film by Jon Osaki DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reparations-film/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reparations-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20260114T160348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185220Z UID:22798-1770163200-1773532799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/topaz-toddlers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251225T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T212416Z UID:22758-1770462000-1770480000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lny-bhm-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Celebrating-Asian-African-American-Solidarity.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20260121T225442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T225727Z UID:22841-1770984000-1770987600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:February Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20260120T072722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T042457Z UID:22815-1771768800-1771776000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Honoring Day of Remembrance: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/day-of-remembrance-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20251218T155311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203515Z UID:22743-1772280000-1772283600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bike-basics/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bike-Commuting-Feb-28-English-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190300 CREATED:20260303T201924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202235Z UID:22986-1772798400-1772802000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:March Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 202612 noon-3 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at OACC for a colorful\, family-friendly celebration of the New Year across Southeast Asia. The program will feature the luminous Cambodian youth of the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers\, a Iu Mien red egg and yarn workshop\, a Southeast Asian vendor marketplace\, and more! This program is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI). The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the heart of CERI’s mission to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage is the Khmer Amathak Dance Troupe\, a vibrant\, youth-led ensemble dedicated to honoring and carrying forward the rich tradition of Cambodian dance. Guided by Moragaut Souet-Samonn\, a passionate young leader deeply rooted in her heritage\, the troupe embodies youth leadership\, artistic expression\, and community healing.   More than an art form\, Khmer classical dance offers these young girls a pathway to healing and empowerment. Through the intricate\, graceful movements passed down for generations\, they build confidence\, strengthen cultural pride\, and pay tribute to the artist ancestors whose lives were lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide.   Performing regularly at community and cultural events\, the dancers bring to life the elegance and beauty of the Apsaras\, celestial dancers of the gods\, sharing their heritage with grace\, pride\, and resilience.   Photo by Kenneth Wong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About CERI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI) cultivates the healing\, advocacy\, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war\, torture\, genocide\, and other life-altering traumas. They foster resilient communities that live with joy\, determination\, purpose and love\, and weave together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. Learn more at cerieastbay.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Traditional Lao Culture (TLC) is a program of the Center for Lao Studies that trains and educates Bay Area Lao American youth in classical Lao dancing\, music\, and culture.   Our goal is to foster pride in their Lao heritage and cultural identity. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR