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SUMMARY:“The Empathizer" A Documentary About Vietnam Screening and Discussion
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/empathizer/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000
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SUMMARY:January Mending Circle
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/mending-jan2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T180000
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SUMMARY:Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe
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/chinese-couplets/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000
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SUMMARY:From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action
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/activated/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T160000
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SUMMARY:Reparations: A Film by Jon Osaki
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/reparations-film/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
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SUMMARY:Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp
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/topaz-toddlers/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity
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/lny-bhm-2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
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SUMMARY:February Mending Circle
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/mending-feb2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
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SUMMARY:Honoring Day of Remembrance: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp
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/day-of-remembrance-2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20251218T155311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203515Z
UID:22743-1772280000-1772283600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English)
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/bike-basics/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260303T201924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202235Z
UID:22986-1772798400-1772802000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:March Mending Circle
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/mending-feb2026-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260219T084830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T084959Z
UID:22932-1773579600-1773586800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Tales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong
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/tofu-goddess/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260226T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T224303Z
UID:22956-1773792000-1779580799@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Our Language\, Our Story: Photos by Joyce Xi
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/joyce-xi/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260227T233159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194052Z
UID:22970-1774033200-1774040400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Nowruz with the Persian Classical Trio
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/persian-classical/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260327T192619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192722Z
UID:23133-1775217600-1775221200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:April Mending Circle
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/mending-apr2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260323T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T233740Z
UID:23100-1775908800-1775919600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration 2026
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/sea-ny-2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260323T185428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190026Z
UID:23090-1776528000-1776535200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Echoes of Eureka: A Youth Opera Bridging History and Hope
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/echoes-eureka/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260326T233054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210412Z
UID:23119-1777118400-1777125600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:The OACC 2026 Interactive Artist Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM				\n				\n				\n				\n									Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.    Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.    Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.    Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-showcase-26/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260331T221747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T223148Z
UID:23139-1777208400-1777222800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Sunday Social With 13 Orphans
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/tea-tiles/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260427T212153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212240Z
UID:23261-1777636800-1777640400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:May Mending Circle
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/mending-may2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260326T234447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193016Z
UID:23126-1777813200-1777822200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo
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/strong-bamboo-26/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260423T222057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T161947Z
UID:23227-1778781600-1778790600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian Voices in Children’s Media: a Talk With Nira Liu\, Eugenia Yoh\, and Elenor Mak
DESCRIPTION: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/asian-kids-media/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260409T230626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z
UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam
DESCRIPTION: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/andrew-lam/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260422T214047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215844Z
UID:23150-1779474600-1779483600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Queer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite Screening
DESCRIPTION:Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM				\n				\n				\n				\n									Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa\, or shared identity\, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America\, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines\, and its lasting impact on the diaspora.    Ultimately\, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American\, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us. Searching for Kapwa was featured in the 2022 United States Asian America Festival\, awarded the Kinship Award at the 2023 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival\, and was the Centerpiece feature at the 2023 San Diego Filipino Film Festival.   Searching for Kapwa will be preceded by an 8-minute comedy short\, “Operation Prutas”\, by writer/filmmaker Ara Chawdhury.   You can learn more about this film at www.searchingforkapwa.com 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT ALCHEMY & TWINE PRODUCTIONS				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Larry D. Lariosa is a first generation Filipino-American with a 24-year career as a mental health therapist. He is also an accomplished songwriter and musician.    Terrence Marcotte is a Nurse Practitioner in public health and has a background in visual arts and design.    Together as Alchemy & Twine Productions\, their mission is to create compelling art in service of social justice. By sharing untold stories and connecting the dots between past and present\, they seek to create change and empower communities. Larry and Terry live in Oakland with their 3 chihuahuas. This is their first feature length film.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qwocmap/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093431
CREATED:20260413T185348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z
UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival
DESCRIPTION: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/asian-zither/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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