Let your mind expand with stories inspired by Philippine folklore, recovered from colonization and re-imagined in the diaspora. Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly reads from her new young adult novel, Lalani of the Distant Sea, about a girl who leaves her island for a journey across the sea to a magical island with strange creatures. Yves Lamson debuts […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately will be canceling "Celebrating Community in Action" this Friday, November 1st at OACC. We are incredibly grateful for the positive support from all the local community organizations and individuals who have helped make this year's Filipino American History exhibit, "Building Community in Action" and ancillary programs possible. Special […]
The Kidney Disease Screening & Awareness Program (KDSAP) will be hosting a free kidney disease screening at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center! The screening is open to the public and no health insurance or appointment is required! Free services provided: UCSF doctor consultation, blood pressure check, blood glucose check, Body Mass Index/Waist-Hip-Ratio test, urine testing, […]
Join us for the Oakland launch of The Sweetest Fruits, featuring Monique Truong. She will be in conversation with Soleil Ho, restaurant critic at The San Francisco Chronicle. Monique Truong's highly anticpated new novel, The Sweetest Fruits, is a retelling of the life of Lafcadio Hearn through the eyes of three women: his Greek mother, the […]
In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful […]
Two new books introduce the world of Japanese animation and manga, and the life of illustrator Tyrus Wong, to young readers. Don’t miss this event with two local animation and art directors! Anime and manga have never been more popular. How did iconic characters like Totoro or Pokemon become Japanese pop culture and attract a […]
