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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240214T214248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T234601Z UID:18007-1709726400-1711299600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Passage: A Dancing Moons Festival Art Exhibition 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/passageexhibit/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/oakland-ballet-exhibition.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240123T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205738Z UID:17390-1709319600-1709325000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj 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/methodsampling/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/method-sampling-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240209T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213955Z UID:17865-1709222400-1709233200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Love & Protect" Mural Series Closing Reception and AR 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/loveprotectclosingreception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240103T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210038Z UID:16970-1708023600-1708029000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 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/alternative-facts/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alternative-facts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240103T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210731Z UID:16991-1706958000-1706976000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2024: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity 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/lnybhm2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2023-12-19-at-12.17.04-PM-1-1022x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20231220T003936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T211426Z UID:16907-1706295600-1706302800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Six: The Untold Story of RMS Titanic’s Chinese Passengers" Film Screening & Discussion with Research Team Members 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/thesix/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20240112T003828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T214058Z UID:17315-1706270400-1709398800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love and Protect Mural Series 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/loveprotect/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/murals-jpeg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20231118T093621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T204413Z UID:16612-1702126800-1702134000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition Opening Reception 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/elder-voices-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230915T222835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212013Z UID:15919-1700229600-1700235000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” Book Launch with Curtis Chin 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/everything-i-learned-i-learned/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail-5-1024x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20231118T084415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T200858Z UID:16549-1697029200-1705942800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition 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/elder-voices/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230620T202749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213247Z UID:14053-1694883600-1694894400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Save the Date: Vibe\, Vine\, & Vino Fundraiser and Mixer 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/vibevinevino-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Save-the-Date-Vibe-Vine-Vino-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230915T215912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T205412Z UID:15865-1694851200-1695661200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:7th Street’s Secret Sauce: Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy 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/everettjones/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EJ-thumbnail-300x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230620T201251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212333Z UID:14037-1694617200-1694624400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Reading with Grace Lin 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/chinesemenu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Grace-Lin-thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230720T080740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T213445Z UID:14540-1689840000-1689872400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage" Performing Arts Series 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/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage-performing-arts-series/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-6.11-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230427T054910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131908Z UID:13908-1686398400-1686412800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam 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-wellness-jam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PEERS-Mental-Health-Instagram-Post-Square-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230329T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T200648Z UID:13551-1685734200-1685741400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism\, the SPULU Experience 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/cohh-spulu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-spulu-experience-11-square-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230419T205257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T172120Z UID:13547-1685282400-1685293200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence 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/strong-like-bamboo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sunday-May-28-2023-200pm-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230406T221701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T191245Z UID:13557-1684519200-1684526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators 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/findyourcrew/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230329T222814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184739Z UID:13553-1684000800-1684008000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper 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/cohh-sop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/05132023-COHH-SOP-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230411T223757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T220020Z UID:13775-1683720000-1690736400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Unsigned\, Unsealed\, Delivered (I'm Yours) 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/poinciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Poinciana-thumbnail-REVISED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230221T192837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194501Z UID:13420-1682191800-1682199000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye\, SURRIJA\, and Nikbo 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/cohh-rootingself/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04222023-COHH-Rooting-Self-IG-flyers-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230302T012100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231937Z UID:13525-1680444000-1680451200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Have You Eaten Yet? A Conversation with Cheuk Kwan & Martin Yan on Food and the Chinese 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/have-you-eaten-yet/ 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/2023/03/Have-You-Eaten-Yet-IG-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230106T184132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T145813Z UID:13211-1679680800-1679686200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Singles Oakferno: 21+ Singles Mixer for Young Professionals 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/singlesoakferno/ 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/2023/01/singles-oakferno-updated-website-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230131T064746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001816Z UID:13345-1679076000-1679083200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing 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/dustchild/ 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/2023/01/03172023-Dust-Child-IG-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230302T184843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001907Z UID:13530-1678995000-1679175000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company 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/ 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/2023/03/Dancing-Moons-Festival-IG-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230307T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2023 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/vcnm-apply/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vendor-application-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230221T195319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching World 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/lichingworld-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-20230301_LiChing_Opening_Panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230105T225516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T214941Z UID:13235-1676721600-1682942400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing) 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/dor-community-map-project-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Day-of-Remembrance-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230111T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T071903Z UID:13229-1676653200-1676662200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza 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/my-bf-apocalypse/ 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/2023/01/MY-BOYFRIEND-APOCALYPSE-instagram.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101450 CREATED:20230105T231744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001956Z UID:13222-1676122200-1676127600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong 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/peonyamour/ 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/2023/01/20230211Peony-Amour-BookTalk_Thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR