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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240319T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202700Z UID:18090-1713614400-1713625200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/southeastasianny/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240207T213246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T221035Z UID:17812-1711713600-1717866000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Dalit Dreamlands: Toward an Anti-Caste Future" Exhibition and Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dalitdreamlands/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Square-with-text.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240129T232544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T012530Z UID:17635-1711285200-1711288800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" Book Release Reading with William Gee Wong DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sonsofchinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bill-wong-event-500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240201T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172836Z UID:17678-1710444600-1710617400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancingmoons2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dancing-moons-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240214T214248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T234601Z UID:18007-1709726400-1711299600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Passage: A Dancing Moons Festival Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/passageexhibit/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/oakland-ballet-exhibition.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240123T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205738Z UID:17390-1709319600-1709325000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/methodsampling/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/method-sampling-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240209T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213955Z UID:17865-1709222400-1709233200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Love & Protect" Mural Series Closing Reception and AR Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotectclosingreception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240103T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210038Z UID:16970-1708023600-1708029000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/alternative-facts/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alternative-facts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240103T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210731Z UID:16991-1706958000-1706976000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2024: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2023-12-19-at-12.17.04-PM-1-1022x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20231220T003936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T211426Z UID:16907-1706295600-1706302800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Six: The Untold Story of RMS Titanic’s Chinese Passengers" Film Screening & Discussion with Research Team Members DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thesix/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20240112T003828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T214058Z UID:17315-1706270400-1709398800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love and Protect Mural Series DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotect/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/murals-jpeg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20231118T093621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T204413Z UID:16612-1702126800-1702134000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices-opening-reception/ 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/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230915T222835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212013Z UID:15919-1700229600-1700235000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” Book Launch with Curtis Chin DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everything-i-learned-i-learned/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail-5-1024x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20231118T084415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T200858Z UID:16549-1697029200-1705942800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230620T202749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213247Z UID:14053-1694883600-1694894400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Save the Date: Vibe\, Vine\, & Vino Fundraiser and Mixer DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/vibevinevino-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Save-the-Date-Vibe-Vine-Vino-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230915T215912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T205412Z UID:15865-1694851200-1695661200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:7th Street’s Secret Sauce: Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everettjones/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EJ-thumbnail-300x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230620T201251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212333Z UID:14037-1694617200-1694624400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Reading with Grace Lin DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinesemenu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Grace-Lin-thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230720T080740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T213445Z UID:14540-1689840000-1689872400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage" Performing Arts Series DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage-performing-arts-series/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-6.11-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230427T054910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131908Z UID:13908-1686398400-1686412800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-wellness-jam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PEERS-Mental-Health-Instagram-Post-Square-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230329T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T200648Z UID:13551-1685734200-1685741400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism\, the SPULU Experience DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-spulu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-spulu-experience-11-square-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230419T205257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T172120Z UID:13547-1685282400-1685293200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-like-bamboo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sunday-May-28-2023-200pm-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230406T221701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T191245Z UID:13557-1684519200-1684526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/findyourcrew/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230329T222814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184739Z UID:13553-1684000800-1684008000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/05132023-COHH-SOP-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230411T223757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T220020Z UID:13775-1683720000-1690736400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Unsigned\, Unsealed\, Delivered (I'm Yours) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/poinciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Poinciana-thumbnail-REVISED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230221T192837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194501Z UID:13420-1682191800-1682199000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye\, SURRIJA\, and Nikbo DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-rootingself/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04222023-COHH-Rooting-Self-IG-flyers-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144845 CREATED:20230302T012100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231937Z UID:13525-1680444000-1680451200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Have You Eaten Yet? A Conversation with Cheuk Kwan & Martin Yan on Food and the Chinese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/have-you-eaten-yet/ 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/2023/03/Have-You-Eaten-Yet-IG-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144846 CREATED:20230106T184132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T145813Z UID:13211-1679680800-1679686200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Singles Oakferno: 21+ Singles Mixer for Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/singlesoakferno/ 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/2023/01/singles-oakferno-updated-website-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144846 CREATED:20230131T064746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001816Z UID:13345-1679076000-1679083200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dustchild/ 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/2023/01/03172023-Dust-Child-IG-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144846 CREATED:20230302T184843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001907Z UID:13530-1678995000-1679175000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival/ 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/2023/03/Dancing-Moons-Festival-IG-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T144846 CREATED:20230307T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Community Night Market DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 7\, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024\, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula)\, Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche on `ukulele and Steven Kanahe Espaniola on Hawaiian slack key guitar and falsetto\, and many Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors.   Don’t miss this celebration of Hawaiian culture\, tradition\, and community!   OACC’s “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” Asian American & Pacific Islander performing arts series will provide a platform for local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander culturally relevant artists that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Performers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hālau O Keikiali’i‘s primary focus is on cultural traditions\, including hula kahiko (ancient dance)\, hula `auana (modern dance)\, oli (chant)\, mele (traditional songs)\, himeni (modern songs)\, nā mea hula (arts\, crafts\, implements)\, lole hula (hula attire)\, ‘ōlelo (language)\, and mo’olelo (stories).   Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that others too can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. It is within the stories told in the mele\, and its morals and values\, that people can truly be enriched in their personal lives.   Hālau O Keikiali’i hopes to reach people far and wide\, touching everyone who may or may not be exposed to the Hawaiian culture and sharing with them in this spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche is the Kumu Hula (Master teacher) for Hālau o Keikiali’i\, is the Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco\, and has been teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts for over 25 years. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate all things Hawaiian\, Kawika spends his life learning\, teaching\, and sharing his culture through the hula and cultural arts\, and continues to teach throughout the globe.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola is a self taught multi-instrumentalist Hawaiian artist specializing in Ki Ho’alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar)\, ‘Ukulele\, Upright Bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian\, Filipino\, Chinese and Spanish descent\, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/vcnm-apply/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vendor-application-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR