BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD 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;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200224 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200103T004252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T215058Z UID:7457-1582329600-1582502399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:An Orphan For You Conference DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/an-orphan-for-you-conference/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200223AOFYThumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200109T225131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T212911Z UID:7465-1582392600-1582398000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Recalling the Ancestors: Buddhism and the WWII Japanese American Internment DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/recalling-the-ancestors-buddhism-and-the-wwii-japanese-american-internment/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200222RecallingWebThumbnail-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20191109T211417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T203820Z UID:7326-1583020800-1585439999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reflections on Home DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reflections-on-home/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20200301ReflectionsExtendedThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20191220T235611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T172455Z UID:7415-1583452800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Memory Vignettes & Poem-Paintings Series DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memory-vignettes-poem-paintings-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200308SalmaArastuThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200313T202958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T184634Z UID:7734-1584230400-1585699199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed to the public DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/closed-to-the-public-4/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200211T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T003342Z UID:7590-1587254400-1587340799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Voices to Empower Change Series DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020CommunityVoicesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200331T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T173856Z UID:7809-1587301200-1587306600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Communities\, Climate Change\, and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-communities-climate-change-and-covid-19/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200419ClimateChangeThumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200519T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210203Z UID:7913-1588204800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Textures of April 30th" Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-april-30th-traveling-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20210430TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200513T195426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185159Z UID:7873-1588291200-1590969599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:APA Heritage Month List of Community Events DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/apa-heritage-month-list-of-community-events/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020APAHeritageMonthThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200225T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002901Z UID:7659-1590364800-1590451199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memorial-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200211T175916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185133Z UID:7600-1590840000-1590845400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200530HeritageThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200609T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T204256Z UID:8006-1592910000-1592913600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200609T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T191051Z UID:8014-1593514800-1593518400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200225T000243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002906Z UID:7661-1593734400-1593907199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/independence-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200609T191928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T174154Z UID:8016-1594137600-1594141200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200615T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183928Z UID:8029-1594472400-1594479600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200609T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T002306Z UID:8018-1594724400-1594728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20230720T075150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T202247Z UID:14537-1594814400-1735646400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Open E.A.R.S. for Change DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/open-ears-for-change/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-6.10-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200615T212353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T181118Z UID:8033-1595682000-1595689200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #2 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200605T171347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T214657Z UID:7989-1596844800-1601855999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration (1902-1920) DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-beginnings-of-korean-immigration-1902-1920/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200808SFBeginningsThumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200617T001659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T185823Z UID:7753-1598709600-1598713200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Inter-generational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/convo-between-generations/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200225T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002843Z UID:7663-1599436800-1599523199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/labor-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200717T182601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T180006Z UID:8610-1601053200-1601060400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Spritz\, Mix\, & Drink From Home with Viridian and OACC DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cocktail_thumb_02-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200813T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T184130Z UID:8575-1601424000-1609459199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Chuseok Festival Youth Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Art-Contest_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Center%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@koreancentersf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200923T225708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T184228Z UID:8701-1602525600-1602531000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"In the Land of My Ancestors" Film & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201012LandofAncestorsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200923T200143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173258Z UID:8683-1602871200-1602874800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 1 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201016Banchan1_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200824T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T182442Z UID:8617-1602939600-1602943200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinatown Pretty Book Talk DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinatown-pretty-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20201017ChinatownPrettyThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T103000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20201002T012455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173423Z UID:8717-1603533600-1603535400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 1: Amina and the City of Flowers DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024SariSariAminaThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200918T225921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T213741Z UID:8663-1603544400-1603549800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Chinatown Today\, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201024OCTodayandTomorrowThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T233251 CREATED:20200923T200339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T165502Z UID:8687-1604080800-1604084400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM \n \n \n \n Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.   Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.   Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.   Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201030Banchan2_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR