BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//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:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200609T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T002306Z UID:8018-1594724400-1594728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200615T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183928Z UID:8029-1594472400-1594479600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200609T191928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T174154Z UID:8016-1594137600-1594141200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200225T000243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002906Z UID:7661-1593734400-1593907199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/independence-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200609T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T191051Z UID:8014-1593514800-1593518400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200609T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T204256Z UID:8006-1592910000-1592913600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200211T175916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185133Z UID:7600-1590840000-1590845400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200530HeritageThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200225T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002901Z UID:7659-1590364800-1590451199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memorial-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200513T195426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185159Z UID:7873-1588291200-1590969599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:APA Heritage Month List of Community Events DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/apa-heritage-month-list-of-community-events/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020APAHeritageMonthThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200519T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210203Z UID:7913-1588204800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Textures of April 30th" Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-april-30th-traveling-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20210430TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200331T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T173856Z UID:7809-1587301200-1587306600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Communities\, Climate Change\, and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-communities-climate-change-and-covid-19/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200419ClimateChangeThumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200211T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T003342Z UID:7590-1587254400-1587340799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Voices to Empower Change Series DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020CommunityVoicesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200313T202958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T184634Z UID:7734-1584230400-1585699199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed to the public DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/closed-to-the-public-4/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191220T235611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T172455Z UID:7415-1583452800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Memory Vignettes & Poem-Paintings Series DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memory-vignettes-poem-paintings-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200308SalmaArastuThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191109T211417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T203820Z UID:7326-1583020800-1585439999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reflections on Home DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reflections-on-home/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20200301ReflectionsExtendedThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200109T225131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T212911Z UID:7465-1582392600-1582398000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Recalling the Ancestors: Buddhism and the WWII Japanese American Internment DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/recalling-the-ancestors-buddhism-and-the-wwii-japanese-american-internment/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200222RecallingWebThumbnail-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200224 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200103T004252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T215058Z UID:7457-1582329600-1582502399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:An Orphan For You Conference DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/an-orphan-for-you-conference/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200223AOFYThumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200122T231812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T214153Z UID:7522-1582133400-1582140600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bojagi Wrapping Workshop DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bojagi-wrapping-workshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200219BojagiThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191213T075435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T224655Z UID:7395-1581865200-1581872400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gish Jen's The Resisters Book Talk with Helen Zia DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gish-jens-the-resisters-book-talk-with-helen-zia/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200216GishJenTalk_WebsiteThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200130T235928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T223053Z UID:7564-1581530400-1581537600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Input Session for a New Mural DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-input-session-for-a-new-mural/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200212CommRejuvenationThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200109T225440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T223047Z UID:7476-1581100200-1581105600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tsuru Fold-In & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tsuru-fold-in-film-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200207AndThenWebThumbnail-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191206T222918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T221909Z UID:7380-1580688000-1582934399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Portraits of Oakland Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/portraits-of-oakland-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200203PortraitsOfOaklandChinatownThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20190808T025019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T201019Z UID:7040-1580641200-1580655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year 2020 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lunar-new-year-2020/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Web-Thumb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T100000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20200122T232054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T201106Z UID:7520-1580459400-1580464800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Mornings DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/creative-mornings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200131CreativeMorningsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200302 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191226T213339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T221856Z UID:7430-1580428800-1583107199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Art of Survival: Enduring the Turmoil of Tule Lake DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-art-of-survival-enduring-the-turmoil-of-tule-lake/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200131ArtOfSurvivalThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191220T195234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T201005Z UID:7405-1580239800-1580247000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quiz For Cause to Benefit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/a-quiz-for-cause/ LOCATION:Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom\, 4239 Park Boulevard\, Oakland\, CA\, 94602\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/quiz-for-a-cause.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191122T022056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T195146Z UID:7355-1579442400-1579446000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chicken of the Sea: A Children's Book Reading DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chicken-of-the-sea-a-childrens-book-reading/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20200119ChickenWebsiteThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191226T213012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T022250Z UID:7421-1578682800-1578690000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Movie Nights: Nailed It! DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-movie-nights-nailed-it/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200110NailedItThumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T235900 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191126T013935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T013935Z UID:7368-1577145600-1577923140@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Holidays DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/closed-for-holidays/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T133916 CREATED:20191114T224025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191226T211117Z UID:7337-1576866600-1576872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Southeast Asian Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-southeast-asian-diaspora/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191220SEAsianDiaspora_WebsiteThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR