BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250529T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004555Z UID:21577-1749211200-1749218400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mending-Circle-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250511T031215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T215315Z UID:21473-1749324600-1749330000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:[Cancelled] Celebrate Pride with OACC! DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrate-pride-with-oacc/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pride-2025-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250518T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T200256Z UID:21539-1749906000-1749913200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Summer Showcase! DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/summershowcase/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Summer-Showcase-Flyer-Page1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250529T004151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002107Z UID:21583-1750496400-1750525200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250529T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002110Z UID:21588-1750582800-1750611600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration-day-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250708T090041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T231934Z UID:21700-1754146800-1754154000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia film premiere and panel DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/taking-root/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Taking-Root-WebPage-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250724T221909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T164429Z UID:21799-1755172800-1761998400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:She Isn't A Metaphor: An Exhibition of Mixed Media by Nimisha Doongarwal DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/she-isnt-a-metaphor/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Events,Current Exhibitions,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/She-Isnt-a-Metaphor-1080-x-1080-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250716T204802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T184440Z UID:21768-1755345600-1755363600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hawaiian Arts and Culture Day DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/hawaiian-day/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hawaiian-Day-2025-Web-1080x1080-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250812T221942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T184819Z UID:21840-1757187000-1757192400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Ragas in Conversation DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ragas-conversation/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ragas-in-Convo-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092254 CREATED:20250721T061943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200256Z UID:21777-1758376800-1758384000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: A History of Chinese Life Under American Racial Law (1850s-1960s) DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-author-panel/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UPDATED-Chinese-Author-Panel-Web-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20250807T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T214833Z UID:21818-1759590000-1759595400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ilokana Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-ilokana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Oakland-Ilokana-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251028T175531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195915Z UID:22574-1762300800-1769903999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Asian Elder Portrait Project:" an Exhibition of Drawings by Luke Sera-Tacorda DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-elder-portrait/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Luke-Sera-Tacorda-1080-x-1080-PREVIEW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20250927T170106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T034601Z UID:22386-1762369200-1762374600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America" book talk with Jeff Chang DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/jeff-chang-bruce-lee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jeff-Chang-Bruce-Lee-Book-Launch-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251008T150709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T011128Z UID:22466-1762628400-1762633800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Arabesque: A Middle Eastern Dance and Music Concert DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/arabesque/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arabesque-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251119T172208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173414Z UID:22663-1764936000-1764939600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:December Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-dec2025/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251107T213211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T201421Z UID:22621-1764961200-1764968400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“The Empathizer" A Documentary About Vietnam Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/empathizer/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Empathizer-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251216T062046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195717Z UID:22737-1767960000-1767963600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:January Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-jan2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251212T053126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T183728Z UID:22709-1768060800-1768068000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-couplets/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Chinese-Couplets-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251030T163029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T052106Z UID:22603-1768136400-1768141800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/activated/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Redesigned-Get-Activated-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251229T212949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T213238Z UID:22767-1769349600-1769356800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reparations: A Film by Jon Osaki DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reparations-film/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reparations-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260114T160348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185220Z UID:22798-1770163200-1773532799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/topaz-toddlers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251225T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T212416Z UID:22758-1770462000-1770480000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lny-bhm-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Celebrating-Asian-African-American-Solidarity.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260121T225442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T225727Z UID:22841-1770984000-1770987600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:February Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260120T072722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T042457Z UID:22815-1771768800-1771776000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Honoring Day of Remembrance: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/day-of-remembrance-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20251218T155311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203515Z UID:22743-1772280000-1772283600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English) DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bike-basics/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bike-Commuting-Feb-28-English-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260303T201924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202235Z UID:22986-1772798400-1772802000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:March Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260219T084830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T084959Z UID:22932-1773579600-1773586800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tofu-goddess/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tofu-Goddess-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260226T194319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T224303Z UID:22956-1773792000-1779580799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Language\, Our Story: Photos by Joyce Xi DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/joyce-xi/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joyce-Xi-Exhibition-PREVIEW-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260227T233159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194052Z UID:22970-1774033200-1774040400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Nowruz with the Persian Classical Trio DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/persian-classical/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nowruz-2026-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T092255 CREATED:20260327T192619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192722Z UID:23133-1775217600-1775221200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:April Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \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 MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She is an accomplished international speaker\, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations\, community organizations\, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity\, DEIB and psychological safety\, as well as education about topics such as burnout\, resilience\, mindfulness\, stress\, and mental health conditions including anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality.  She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona’s Noonchi®\, LLC\, a global wellness company.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. 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