BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200717T182601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T180006Z UID:8610-1601053200-1601060400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Spritz\, Mix\, & Drink From Home with Viridian and OACC DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cocktail_thumb_02-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200225T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002843Z UID:7663-1599436800-1599523199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/labor-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200617T001659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T185823Z UID:7753-1598709600-1598713200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Inter-generational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/convo-between-generations/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200605T171347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T214657Z UID:7989-1596844800-1601855999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration (1902-1920) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-beginnings-of-korean-immigration-1902-1920/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200808SFBeginningsThumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200615T212353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T181118Z UID:8033-1595682000-1595689200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200609T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T002306Z UID:8018-1594724400-1594728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200615T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183928Z UID:8029-1594472400-1594479600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200609T191928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T174154Z UID:8016-1594137600-1594141200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200225T000243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002906Z UID:7661-1593734400-1593907199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/independence-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200609T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T191051Z UID:8014-1593514800-1593518400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200609T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T204256Z UID:8006-1592910000-1592913600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200211T175916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185133Z UID:7600-1590840000-1590845400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200530HeritageThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200225T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002901Z UID:7659-1590364800-1590451199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memorial-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200513T195426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185159Z UID:7873-1588291200-1590969599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:APA Heritage Month List of Community Events DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/apa-heritage-month-list-of-community-events/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020APAHeritageMonthThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200519T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210203Z UID:7913-1588204800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Textures of April 30th" Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-april-30th-traveling-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20210430TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200331T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T173856Z UID:7809-1587301200-1587306600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Communities\, Climate Change\, and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-communities-climate-change-and-covid-19/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200419ClimateChangeThumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200211T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T003342Z UID:7590-1587254400-1587340799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Voices to Empower Change Series DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020CommunityVoicesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200313T202958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T184634Z UID:7734-1584230400-1585699199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed to the public DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/closed-to-the-public-4/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20191220T235611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T172455Z UID:7415-1583452800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Memory Vignettes & Poem-Paintings Series DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memory-vignettes-poem-paintings-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200308SalmaArastuThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20191109T211417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T203820Z UID:7326-1583020800-1585439999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reflections on Home DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reflections-on-home/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20200301ReflectionsExtendedThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200109T225131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T212911Z UID:7465-1582392600-1582398000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Recalling the Ancestors: Buddhism and the WWII Japanese American Internment DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/recalling-the-ancestors-buddhism-and-the-wwii-japanese-american-internment/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200222RecallingWebThumbnail-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200224 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200103T004252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T215058Z UID:7457-1582329600-1582502399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:An Orphan For You Conference DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/an-orphan-for-you-conference/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200223AOFYThumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200122T231812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T214153Z UID:7522-1582133400-1582140600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bojagi Wrapping Workshop DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bojagi-wrapping-workshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200219BojagiThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20191213T075435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T224655Z UID:7395-1581865200-1581872400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gish Jen's The Resisters Book Talk with Helen Zia DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gish-jens-the-resisters-book-talk-with-helen-zia/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20200216GishJenTalk_WebsiteThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200130T235928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T223053Z UID:7564-1581530400-1581537600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Input Session for a New Mural DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-input-session-for-a-new-mural/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200212CommRejuvenationThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200109T225440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T223047Z UID:7476-1581100200-1581105600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tsuru Fold-In & Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tsuru-fold-in-film-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200207AndThenWebThumbnail-01.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20191206T222918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T221909Z UID:7380-1580688000-1582934399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Portraits of Oakland Chinatown DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/portraits-of-oakland-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200203PortraitsOfOaklandChinatownThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20190808T025019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T201019Z UID:7040-1580641200-1580655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year 2020 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lunar-new-year-2020/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Web-Thumb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T100000 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20200122T232054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T201106Z UID:7520-1580459400-1580464800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Mornings DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/creative-mornings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200131CreativeMorningsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200302 DTSTAMP:20260506T144140 CREATED:20191226T213339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T221856Z UID:7430-1580428800-1583107199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Art of Survival: Enduring the Turmoil of Tule Lake DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 57-9 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le\, who himself spent three years in Vietnam\, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past\, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.   This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le\, moderated by Professor Caroline Kieu Linh Valverde. For more on the film\, visit www.empathizerdoc.com   It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network\, the Center for Asian American Media\, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum\, and Direct Message. This event is free\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Filmmaker Fred Le is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who was born in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. After spending three years enjoying life in the country his parents had fled in the aftermath of the Vietnam War\, he began focusing his creative output on exploring his own Việt kiều (overseas-born) identity. He is the co-creator of the all-Vietnamese comedy showcase Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour up and down California since 2022. His debut feature documentary\, The Empathizer\, is currently doing festival rounds after premiering at the Viet Film Fest 2024\, where it was nominated for Best Feature. As a performer\, he has earned invitations to showcase at major festivals such as Treefort\, Boom Chicago! in Amsterdam\, and San Francisco Sketchfest. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-art-of-survival-enduring-the-turmoil-of-tule-lake/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200131ArtOfSurvivalThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR