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:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021211 CREATED:20181101T211231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151616Z UID:4985-1542556800-1542571200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Asian Cultural Center Friendsgiving Potluck 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/oakland-asian-cultural-center-friendsgiving-potluck/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021211 CREATED:20181115T231101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151558Z UID:5043-1543600800-1543608000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Hapa Tales and Other Lies" at Oakland Asian Cultural Center 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/hapa-tales-and-other-lies-at-oakland-asian-cultural-center/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20181101T211610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T224930Z UID:4987-1543602600-1543602600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Crossing Boundaries - An Evening of Cuisine\, Calligraphy and Ceramics 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/crossing-boundaries-an-evening-of-cuisine-calligraphy-and-ceramics/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dinner-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20181209T202811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151518Z UID:5131-1547283600-1547316000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Imagine Talks 2019 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/5131/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190108T194607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151423Z UID:5275-1547575200-1547582400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Art of Sho - Calligraphy 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/5275/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190115T222925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151404Z UID:5311-1547985600-1547989200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Music of the Americas 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-chamber-orchestra-music-of-the-americas/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:Info@TheSFCO.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20181210T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151344Z UID:5064-1547992800-1548003600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Documentary Film 'My Odyssey – Between Two Worlds' 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/documentary-film-my-odyssey-between-two-worlds/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20181211T234933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151324Z UID:5179-1548563400-1548613800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Launch: ‘Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution’ 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/book-launch-last-boat-out-of-shanghai-the-epic-story-of-the-chinese-who-fled-maos-revolution/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190130T001133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T163739Z UID:5630-1549476000-1549483200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Story Circle with Bonnie Kwong 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/story-circle-with-bonnie-kwong-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190123T024156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151151Z UID:5401-1549720800-1549728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"442" Booktalk with Authors 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/442-booktalk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20181115T220700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151131Z UID:5025-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Annual Lunar New Year Celebration 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/oacc-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190115T214643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T230818Z UID:5303-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Family Reading Celebration 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/family-reading-celebration/ 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/2019/01/FamilyReadingCelebEngWebCCheng-1024x791-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190122T235516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T150359Z UID:5371-1551020400-1551027600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Hidden Legacy” with Shirley Muramoto 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/hidden-legacy-with-shirley-muramoto/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190404T145723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T205447Z UID:6343-1552089600-1555891199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Immigration Emergency: In Defense & Defiance 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/immigration-emergency-in-defense-defiance/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190123T030052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165516Z UID:5415-1552183200-1552233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Resistance at 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/resistance-at-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/2019/01/feedaf7a-8fee-4070-a4bb-9326c84cde3d.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190129T024813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165100Z UID:5600-1552838400-1552847400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CHOPIN & CHINA Concert with Pianist Eileen Huang 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/chopin-china-concert-with-pianist-eileen-huang/ 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/2019/01/image-holder-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T234224Z UID:6317-1555698600-1555704000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Defend & Defy: A Community Panel Discussion 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/defend-defy-a-community-panel-discussion/ 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/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190415T183301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T005831Z UID:6416-1556496000-1559519999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Bojagi: Bojagi Artworks from Claire Lilienthal School 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-bojagi-bojagi-artworks-from-claire-lilienthal-school/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bojagi_poster-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T135607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T201949Z UID:6309-1556564400-1556571600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong’s Intersectional Theater Project Table Read 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/bonnie-kwongs-intersectional-theater-project-table-read/ 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/2019/04/Escapery_Oakland-Home-2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T142749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171848Z UID:6326-1556906400-1556911800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong Workshop: ZINE Making 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/bonnie-kwong-workshop-zine-making/ 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/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190423T004944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003724Z UID:6477-1556985600-1556985600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gongster's Paradise 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/6477/ 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/2019/04/Gongsters2019-Official-Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T143026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003714Z UID:6328-1557064800-1557072000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion Featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen and Other Refugee Writers 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/panel-with-viet-thanh-nguyen-author-of-the-displaced-refugee-writers-on-refugee-lives/ 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/2019/03/displaced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190422T235802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003719Z UID:6473-1557079200-1557086400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Carlos Zialcita and the Silindro Pilipino Project 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/carlos-zialcita-and-the-silindro-pilipino-project/ 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/2019/04/CZ-Silindro-Pilipino-May-5th-small-web-card.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171854Z UID:6321-1557577800-1557592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Future Culture Summit 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/future-culture-summit/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FCS-cloud-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190403T141027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T014921Z UID:6319-1558117800-1558123200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mining Gold: Finding the Treasures in Family Stories 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/mining-gold-finding-the-treasures-in-family-stories/ 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/2019/03/GoldRush-1024x420FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190417T001622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T191104Z UID:6440-1558202400-1558207800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CAAMFest: Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories 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/caamfest-self-evident-asian-americas-stories/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Self_Evident_01ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190415T184650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204502Z UID:6421-1558789200-1558800000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lecture by Chef David Soohoo & Book Talk With Author Professor Gordon H. Chang 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/book-talk-ghosts-of-gold-mountain/ 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/2019/04/Ghost-of-Gold-Mountains-FlyerFTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190417T002821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204459Z UID:6447-1558875600-1558882800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mind\, Body\, Spirit: Wellness Traditions in Asia 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/mind-body-spirit-wellness-traditions-in-asia/ 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/2019/04/Healing-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190518T000936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T212548Z UID:6590-1558882800-1558893600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Qigong Workshop - A Journey to a Brand-new Self 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/qigong-workshop-a-journey-to-a-brand-new-self/ 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/2019/05/qi-ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260508T021212 CREATED:20190518T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T222438Z UID:6542-1559588400-1559597400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:There’s No Stopping to My Thoughts: A Community Play & Panel Discussion 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/theres-no-stopping-to-my-thoughts-a-community-play-panel-discussion/ 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/2019/05/20190309_164923.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR