46 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Conversation About Empathy & Healing

    Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th St. #290, Oakland, CA, United States

    View the Recording. In commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Quế Mai, author of The Mountains Sing, and Thi Bui, 2018 Caldecott Honor winner and Eisner Award finalist for her illustrated memoir, The Best We Could Do, will join in a special conversation with Philip Nguyen, President of the

    Free

    Panel Discussion: The AAPI Experience — Listen, Learn, Act!

    Together with Dr. Russell Jeung (co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and Ethnic Studies Chair at SFSU) and Saly Lee (Executive Director of OACC), Jordyn Lee (Amyris) will shed light on the AAPI experience, discuss the nuances of the current racial justice movement we’re experiencing, and offer ways to get involved locally and nationally. Join us

    Free

    140 LBS + OVER 140 LBS: A Virtual Double-Feature

    Showtimes & Details All virtual screenings will be accompanied with an opportunity for reflection and Q&A with playwright and actor Susan Lieu. Each Q&A session after the screening will have a curated focus addressing a particular theme from the productions. Click on the links below to buy tickets, and view more details. Date Time (PDT)

    $15 – $35

    Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Leela Dance Collective

    After a year of zoom calls, virtual rehearsals, and a lot of alone time, it feels as if we are constantly connected, yet still isolated. This livestream performance represents the many ways in which we have been navigating this unprecedented time, working to channel our art in order to connect when it is more important

    Free

    “Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals” Book Talk & Cooking Demo

    Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th St. #290, Oakland, CA, United States

    Pat Tanumihardja joins us for a conversation about her cookbook, ingredients, recipe conversion to instant pot techniques, and how she came to write cookbooks. She'll also give a quick demo of a recipe! Click here to purchase Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals. This event is presented in partnership by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center

    Free

    Kids Storytime: “Wishes” by Mượn Thị Văn & “When Lola Visits” by Michelle Sterling

    Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th St. #290, Oakland, CA, United States

    Enjoy two read-a-loud new children's picture books; Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn, and When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling. Join us in our kids drawing activity and bring a drawing of your grandparent to share! Featured Books (click on the hyperlinked titles to purchase your copy!)     Wishes is a new children’s book by

    Free

    APIAFilmFreeLGBTQ+ScreeningTalk

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