BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center 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: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:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260427T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212240Z UID:23261-1777636800-1777640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:May Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-may2026/ 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:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260326T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193016Z UID:23126-1777813200-1777822200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-bamboo-26/ 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/2026/03/Strong-Like-Bamboo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260423T222057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T161947Z UID:23227-1778781600-1778790600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian Voices in Children’s Media: a Talk With Nira Liu\, Eugenia Yoh\, and Elenor Mak DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-kids-media/ 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/2026/04/Celebrating-Asian-Voices-in-Childrens-Media-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:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260409T230626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/andrew-lam/ 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/2026/04/Andrew-Lam-Book-Launch-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260422T214047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T220439Z UID:23150-1779474600-1779483600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite Screening DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qwocmap/ 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/2026/04/Queer-Asian-Cinema-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-zither/ 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/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260603T223247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223304Z UID:23417-1780660800-1780664400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:June Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/june-mending-circle/ 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:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260511T201833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213817Z UID:23300-1781287200-1781294400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Doorways for Belonging and Liberation: PARAMITA Film Screening and Healing Workshop with Kirthi Nath DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/paramita/ 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/2026/05/PARAMITA-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260603T011234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T011234Z UID:23404-1782495000-1782498600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ochazuke to Adobo: Care\, Memory\, and the Immigrant Kitchen with Julia LaChica DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ochazuke-adobo/ 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/2026/06/Julia-LaChia-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260602T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214051Z UID:23397-1782498600-1782505800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Pieces of Self: A Collage Workshop with Trisha Mah DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/trisha-mah/ 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/2026/06/Pieces-of-Self-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T141131 CREATED:20260529T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T205300Z UID:23326-1783864800-1783872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Musikang Kalipay: A Rondalla Concert with the Iskwelahang Pilipino DESCRIPTION:On view: March 18-May 23\, Wednesday-Saturday 12 noon–5 pm  Opening reception: Saturday\, April 4\, 4-6pm FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Language\, Our Story is a photo storytelling project by photographer Joyce Xi. It uplifts the stories and lived experiences of Bay Area immigrants through the lens of language. The exhibit\, featuring stories from 20+ community members in 10+ languages\, celebrates Bay Area immigrants\, refugees and language justice. Through each person’s own words and photos\, it explores the joys and challenges of experiencing the world in one’s mother tongue\, and the barriers when it is not available.   The public is invited to an artist reception with Joyce Xi on Saturday\, April 4\, from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.   Our Language\, Our Story was created in partnership with the Asian Law Caucus and in collaboration with community organizations including PODER\, Chinese Progressive Association (CPA)\, Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI)\, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (TUWU)\, Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)\, California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC)\, Filipino Community Center (FCC)\, Meadi Wellness\, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)\, and Asian Health Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Artist Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 PHOTOGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joyce Xi is a community photographer and activist based in the Bay Area. Her work covers Asian American and immigrant communities\, solidarity building\, and social movements. She makes photos as a way to envision and create a more just and free world\, and works in relationship with the people\, communities\, and organizations involved. Her work has been exhibited across the Bay Area – most recently at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in media publications\, and as part of advocacy campaigns. She was an awardee for the California Creative Corps Initiative\, which helped support the Our Language\, Our Story project and exhibit. You can find her work online at joycexiphotography.mypixieset.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/kalipay/ 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/2026/05/Musikang-Kalipay-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR