BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//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:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220511T002657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183217Z UID:12406-1657373400-1657380600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/knife-sharpening-workshop-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709KnifesharpeningWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220511T005430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183223Z UID:12416-1657360800-1657366200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Natto Presentation & Tasting Session DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/natto-presentation-and-tasting/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709NattoDemo_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220603T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183320Z UID:12567-1656586800-1656592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Jikimee - AAPI Elder Voices DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/jikimee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jikimee_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220607T215718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183302Z UID:12589-1656075600-1656079200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changemaker/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/changemaker_thumb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220510T230605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T223738Z UID:12388-1655560800-1655566200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-halau-ka-ua-tuahine/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220618Thumbnail_Halau.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220519T190452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T163811Z UID:12469-1654956000-1654963200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Celebration of Oakland and Bay Area’s Diverse Voices DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/homemade-celebration-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HM-Particpant0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220505T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044854Z UID:12366-1654363800-1654372800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qtapi-week-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604QTAPI_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220510T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T231421Z UID:12397-1654351200-1654358400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/creative-voices-vietnamese-diaspora-panel-talk/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604CreativeVoicesPanel_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220405T020211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T182449Z UID:12216-1653674400-1653679800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Book Talk: "The All-American Crew" with Author Russell N. Low DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-american-crew-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220527AllAmericanCrew_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220422T225830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T003756Z UID:12286-1653494400-1653508800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Cocktails\, Comedy\, and Connection for AAPI & ALLIES DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-2/ LOCATION:Somar Bar & Lounge\, 1727 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-Somar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220421T204851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T170158Z UID:12151-1653148800-1653154200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Bochan Huy DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-bochan-huy/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220521Thumbnail_Bochan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220322T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173055Z UID:12167-1652634000-1652639400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Stories of Home" Community Screening DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-home-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/2022/03/20220515StoriesFromHome_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220329T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173037Z UID:12206-1652556600-1652562000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Solidarity & Resilience: Narrations through Traditional Vietnamese Music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/solidarity-and-resilience-workshops-and-concert-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220512-14SolidarityResilienceThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220214T215951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T233346Z UID:12040-1652007600-1652025600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Connex: Community Screen Printing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-connex-screen-print/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/OACC-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220429T213342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220508T165602Z UID:12354-1651750200-1651791600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Fundraiser at Co Nam DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/co-nam-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Co Nam\, 3936 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, 94609 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CoNam_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220422T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T185038Z UID:12280-1651327200-1651356000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Tiger's Tap Room Party DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-1/ LOCATION:Tiger’s Taproom\, 308 Jackson Street STE 4\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-TTR.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220427T012322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164241Z UID:12315-1651276800-1654041599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-heritage-month-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/APIA-Month.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220411T220206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183459Z UID:12246-1651156200-1656000000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:KCCEB Community Healing Space DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/kcceb-community-healing-space-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/KCCEB-Community-Healing-Space-Flyer-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220219T041621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T231024Z UID:11910-1650720600-1650726000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hip Hop For Change Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-hh4c/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220416Thumbnail_HH4C-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220427T004535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044944Z UID:12313-1650067200-1654387199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland AAPI Small Biz Map Challenge DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/2022-aapi-map-challenge/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220416MapChallengethumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220302T004942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T231228Z UID:12107-1649980800-1654905599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Textures of Remembrance: Vietnamese Artists and Writers Reflect on the Vietnamese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-remembrance-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/2022/03/20220415TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220314T195748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T223713Z UID:12143-1648252800-1650844799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Housing! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/housing-exhibition-2022/ 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/2022/03/20220325HousingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220225T001146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T194719Z UID:12086-1648080000-1648339199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ballet's Dancing Moons Festival DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival-2022/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022032DancingMoonsFestival_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220119T012621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T003928Z UID:11751-1647705600-1647711000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sri Vidya Dance School DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-sri-vidya-dance/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220319Thumbnail_SVDS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20211214T192445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T190428Z UID:11685-1645207200-1645214400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Manzanar\, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust" Virtual Screening and Talk DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/manzanar-diverted-screening-and-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20220218ManzanarDiverted_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20211203T002446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233926Z UID:11679-1644764400-1644769800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Talk: "We Hereby Refuse": The Bay Area Allies DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/we-hereby-refuse-bay-area-allies-book-talk/ 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/2021/12/20220213WeHerebyRefuseBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20211130T200122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233833Z UID:11669-1644670800-1644674400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Talk: Chinese Children's Hats with Terri Wong DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-childrens-hats-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20220212HatsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20211129T235457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T174229Z UID:11658-1644019200-1650153599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC 2022 Asian Pacific New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-apny-2022/ 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/2021/11/general-title-ad.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20210222T194107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T174237Z UID:10397-1644019200-1650153599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2022 Virtual Community Night Market DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-community-night-market/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2022-apny-vendor-app-open.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260418T111528 CREATED:20220125T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T003828Z UID:11759-1643846400-1648771199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lincoln School 2022 Lunar New Year Art Contest Gallery DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/2022-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220203LNYArtContestThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR