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SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism\, the SPULU Experience
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-spulu/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events
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SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-like-bamboo/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T180000
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SUMMARY:Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/findyourcrew/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230329T222814Z
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UID:13553-1684000800-1684008000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sop/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230411T223757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T220020Z
UID:13775-1683720000-1690736400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Unsigned\, Unsealed\, Delivered (I'm Yours)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/poinciana/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230221T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194501Z
UID:13420-1682191800-1682199000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye\, SURRIJA\, and Nikbo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-rootingself/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230302T012100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231937Z
UID:13525-1680444000-1680451200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Have You Eaten Yet? A Conversation with Cheuk Kwan & Martin Yan on Food and the Chinese Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/have-you-eaten-yet/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230106T184132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T145813Z
UID:13211-1679680800-1679686200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Singles Oakferno: 21+ Singles Mixer for Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/singlesoakferno/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230131T064746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001816Z
UID:13345-1679076000-1679083200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dustchild/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230302T184843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001907Z
UID:13530-1678995000-1679175000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230307T191355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z
UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Community Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/vcnm-apply/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230221T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z
UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching World
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lichingworld-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230105T225516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T214941Z
UID:13235-1676721600-1682942400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dor-community-map-project-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Day-of-Remembrance-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230111T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T071903Z
UID:13229-1676653200-1676662200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/my-bf-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past 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:20230211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230105T231744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001956Z
UID:13222-1676122200-1676127600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/peonyamour/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20221207T214608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231330Z
UID:13160-1675508400-1675526400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnyxbhm/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20230113T233852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231846Z
UID:13281-1673913600-1677283199@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20221117T010720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195553Z
UID:13136-1670076000-1670081400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/crescenciana/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20221005T211519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195601Z
UID:12986-1667656800-1667664000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/uncommonground/
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/2022/10/uncommon-ground.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220914T223149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225521Z
UID:12918-1667520000-1671407999@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/distant-journeys/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/distantjourneys_thumbnail.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20221013T205538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T182514Z
UID:13020-1666350000-1666454400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/communityofrenda2022/
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/2022/10/10212022_CommunityOfrenda_Thumbnail.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220527T172552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213255Z
UID:12525-1665856800-1665864000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:OACC Gala 2022
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gala-2022/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OACC-Gala-IG.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220823T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T220218Z
UID:12705-1665855000-1665855000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebration-asian-love/
LOCATION:Pacific Renaissance Plaza\, 388 Ninth Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heart_hand-1@3x.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220824T220054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195618Z
UID:12869-1664582400-1667260799@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/pressplay/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past 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:20220910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220824T212839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z
UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/solidaritynow/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220803T214002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z
UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-my-mothers-house/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past 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:20220806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220614T174706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z
UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED]
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220603T050838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212936Z
UID:12562-1659193200-1659200400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:"Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lil-tokyo-reporter-10th-anniversary-screening/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220524T175034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212947Z
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SUMMARY:Minhwa Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/minhwa-family-workshop-2022/
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/2022/05/20220716MinhwaWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829
DTSTAMP:20260421T065855
CREATED:20220224T222156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205631Z
UID:12082-1657843200-1661731199@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED   Join us on August 3\, 2024\, 5 PM – 9:30 PM\, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta\, a dance lesson\, community dancing\, and artists to explore! Garba is a Gujarati indigenous and folk dance practiced by all ages to live drumming\, singing\, and instrumentals during joyous celebrations.   Arrive at 5 PM for a short garba class dressed in your own cultural finery. This multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic garba festival supports an Oakland-style expansive vision of solidarity and joy\, so get ready to dance Bay to Bay\, across the world! This event is co-hosted by Reetu Mody and OACC and sponsored by the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program.   While this event is free\, registration is required.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Live Music and Performance By:				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									We’ll be welcoming Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta alongside their percussionist and live dhol player\, Parimal Zaveri. Madhvi and Asim are bringing raas-garba music with a flair to BomBay to the Bay!   Website: http://www.kampmusic.com/bio.htm 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					EVENT Q&A				\n				\n				\n				\n									Dress Code:  Dress up to dance! Feel free to wear South Asian\, traditional Gujarati\, attire from your heritage\, or anything that is colorful\, slightly formal\, and easy to move in. All global attire is welcome and we encourage everyone to participate fully in the dancing and opportunity to dress up.    For Gujarati garba celebrations\, people often wear elements of traditional Gujarati attire including a chaniya choli (a long wide skirt with a crop top and scarf) and/or kediyu or kafni pajama (a gathered long sleeve shirt and pants). Traditional clothes for garba are colorful\, embroidered\, mirrored\, and often have cowrie shells on them. In the dance space people will take their shoes off to honor the feminine divinity/goddesses. If you are able to take your shoes off (we know that different accommodations require people to wear shoes)\, we suggest you take them off.   Garba is one of the many circle folk dance traditions that exist all over the world and all those heritages are welcome to join together here. If there is a piece of attire from your cultural background you would love to wear- this is the place for it!    What should I do if I want to wear shoes? Because there will be many barefoot dancers\, please wear indoor shoes.    What if I don’t know how to do the dance? You’ll learn! Like all folk dance traditions\, everyone does the dance together from ages 1-100. You’ll move in your own style and the steps are easy to pick up. The point is to experience the exhilaration and the joy of moving together\, not to look exactly the same. If you need a break\, there will be chairs to watch other dancers and there are artists to visit both in the auditorium and the adjoining artist room.    Who should I bring?  Everyone is welcome! This is a space committed to liberation for all people all of the world and is explicitly about joy in a multiracial\, multireligious\, and multiethnic folk dance space.   What should I bring? Bring shoes you are comfortable taking off (if you are able to)\, a water bottle\, and dandiya sticks (two Gujarati dancing sticks) if you have them.    What if I am not South Asian\, can I still attend? Yes! Everyone is welcome. And if you have South Asian clothing that you want to rock as a non-South Asian\, this is an event you are welcome to do so at. Just bring your love and respect!   Is garba a spiritual practice? Like many folk dances\, garba is connected to spirituality. Gujarati garba dance is connected to indigenous and tribal practices and Hinduism. Many people of different religious backgrounds\, including Buddhism\, Jainism\, Islam\, and Christianity\, also practice culturally in Gujarat. At this garba\, we will be honoring the feminine divine\, which will be symbolized by a matke/matlo (a pot) in the center of the room.    What if I want to donate at your event? This event is completely free to attend! We will be accepting Venmo and Zelle donations\, which will be given to Palestine Legal and Middle East Children’s Alliance. Each group provides support for Palestinians in different ways\, with Palestine Legal using the judicial system and Middle East Children’s Alliance providing direct support on the ground in Gaza.   Why did you want to host this event?  Reetu Mody grew up with garba as one of her childhood’s most joyful and inclusive practices. As a resident of Oakland\, she wanted to create an event that uplifts how Oakland as a city continues to enable cultural artistry\, acceptance and inclusion of immigrants\, sanctuary\, mutual aid\, joy\, and care for all communities. At this event\, we want to create a small space of belonging for all. This event seeks to embody equity\, global liberation\, anti-caste\, anti-Islamophobia\, pro-LGBTQ2IA\, pro-immigration\, and pro-neighborhood practices. For us\, this means caring\, living\, and celebrating together. Feel free to read more with this KQED article\, too.    Why can’t I register online anymore? If we have reached our maximum registration capacity\, you can no longer register online. We will allow people into the event on a first-come\, first-served basis at the beginning of the garba. We will prioritize those who registered online as we near capacity throughout the night. If you did not register online\, you may have to wait in line.   Will there be food?  Please note that there will NOT be food at the garba\, but Renaissance Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood have several restaurants.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc
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