BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240814T235924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T000830Z UID:19383-1725714000-1725726600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau O Keikiali’i in Performance 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/cohhhalauokeikialii/ 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/2024/08/decorative-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240819T204131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220659Z UID:19431-1726660800-1731171600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Voters Have Power 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/aapivotershavepower/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240801T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T220545Z UID:19346-1727010000-1727015400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Simone" Book Release & Reading 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/simone/ 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/2024/08/SIMONE-NEW-PRICE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240830T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170605Z UID:19720-1727460000-1727467200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:A Short Film Screening and Book Reading Exploring Cambodian & Queer Identity with Jean-Baptiste Phou 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/mymotherstongue-comingoutofmyskin/ 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/2024/08/thumbnail-14.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240823T160615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170459Z UID:19636-1727614800-1727622000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Speed Weave Loom Mending 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/speedweaveloommending/ 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/2024/08/ENGLISH.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240926T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170419Z UID:20070-1728671400-1728676800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong." A Book Reading and Conversation with Author Karen Fang 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/backgroundartist/ 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/2024/09/updated-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20241001T225318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T001600Z UID:20042-1728691200-1731110399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Co-Presents: Kearny Street Workshop's "APAture 2024: Return" 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/apature2024/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/apature-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kearny Street Workshop":MAILTO:info@kearnystreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20241104T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T175322Z UID:20438-1731157200-1731164400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Visible Mending For Stains & Patches 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/visiblemending/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/postponed-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20241112T181725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T184419Z UID:20475-1731585600-1737219600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian American Artists from Creative Growth 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/celebratingasianamericanartistsfromcreativegrowth/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/creative-growth-exhibit-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20241211T205434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T001256Z UID:20553-1736685000-1736699400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater Khorasan — Afghan and Tajik Poetry and Music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sounds-of-greater-khorasan/ 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/2024/12/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20241204T204954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184235Z UID:20520-1737205200-1737210600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman. Book Talk with Author Tim Vandehey and Editor Pattie Fong. 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/themarchfongeustory/ 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/2024/12/march-fong-eu-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250127T230357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T211915Z UID:20701-1738238400-1746118800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community Portraits of 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/from-chinatown-to-west-oakland-community-portraits-of-healing/ 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/2025/01/Screen-Shot-2025-03-31-at-4.01.18-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250107T012150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184213Z UID:20651-1738407600-1738425600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025: 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/lnybhm2025/ 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/2025/01/LNY-x-BHM-2025-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250116T011202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184144Z UID:20843-1740076200-1740083400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Camps America Built" - Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025 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/campuanamericanstory/ 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/2025/01/NEW-FLYER.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20240822T180423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T024424Z UID:19513-1740837600-1740843000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Memory of Taste": Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu 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/thememoryoftaste/ 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/2024/08/thumbnail-NEW-DATE-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250207T210449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183132Z UID:20947-1741374000-1741381200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gumamela: An Intimate Preview. Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and Special Guests Charmaine Clamor\, Jorge Mijangos\, and Greg Kehret 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/gumamela-an-intimate-preview/ 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/2025/02/thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250207T212331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195915Z UID:20948-1742648400-1742655600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong." Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury 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/notyourchinadoll/ 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/2025/02/thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250306T190554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173148Z UID:21030-1744399800-1744407000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Photo by William Lee   Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances\, lectures/demonstrations\, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche\, Steven Kanahe Espaniola\, and Hālau o Keikiali`i.   SCHEDULE 12 pm: Vendor Marketplace opens12:45-1 pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Hula/Oli (dance/chant)1-1:45 pm: Hālau o Keikiali`I Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula)1:45-2:15pm: Break2:15-2:30pm: Lecture/Demonstration – `Ukulele/Mele (Hawaiian Songs) 2:30-3:15pm: Steven Espaniola `Ukulele3:15-3:45pm: Break3:45-4pm: Lecture/Demonstration – Lei/Kup`e (Adornments)4-5pm: Hālau o Keikiali`i Hula `Auana (Modern Hula)    About the Performers   Kumu Hula Kawika Keikiali’ihiwahiwa Alfiche has dedicated 31 years to teaching hula and Hawaiian cultural arts. He is the Kumu Hula of Hālau o Keikiali’i and Director of the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center in South San Francisco and Napa. He is a formal `Uniki of Kumu Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca\, who is an `uniki of Kumu George L. Naope. He is also a recording artist and composer with four CDs and six DVDs.   Steven Espaniola was raised in Aliamanu\, Hawai’i\, on the island of O’ahu\, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in ‘ukulele\, Kī Hō’alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) bass\, and Leo Ki’e Ki’e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). In 2007\, Steven’s musical efforts earned him the recognition of “New Artist of the Year” at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. In 2023\, Steven’s original song “Sakura” was a finalist for the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the Hawaiian Music Video category. He was recently featured on the cover of the 2024 Summer issue of Ukulele Magazine\, a publication for which he has been a contributing editor and columnist for several years.   Hālau o Keikiali’i is a Hawaiian cultural and dance group based in South San Francisco. Since 1994\, their goal has been to educate the general public about Hawaiian culture\, its traditional customs\, values\, and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes\, they strive to perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through presentations to the general public\, including educational workshops\, performances\, and other cultural events. The hālau is comprised of both men and women\, young and old\, ranging from 5 to 85 years of age\, and presents theatre productions highlighting hula in its many aspects. Following tradition\, they share what they learn with different communities so that everyone can benefit from a better understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.    Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center opened its doors in 2003 to offer classes\, workshops\, performances\, and events for all who wish to learn about Hawaiian Culture\, in all its aspects. In April 2021\, the Center officially expanded with a two-acre retreat center in Napa Valley. The center’s ongoing events include an annual lu`au\, a Hawaiian film festival\, an arts and crafts gallery show\, a kaliko keiki camp\, hula gatherings\, land cultivation\, ‘ukulele classes\, hula classes\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/all-mixed-up-a-mixer-celebrating-multi-racial-identity/ 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/2025/03/UPDATED-THUMBNAIL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250308T004351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T004716Z UID:21081-1745064000-1745071200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Visible Mending For Stains & Patches 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/visiblemending-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/visible-mending-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250305T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T201340Z UID:21018-1745074800-1745082000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: "The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide." A Performance by Charya Burt Cambodian Dance. 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/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Charya_Burt_1080x1080_thumb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250326T194249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T194416Z UID:21124-1745762400-1745769600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music\," a Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan. 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/silencing-the-drum-religious-racism-and-afro-brazilian-sacred-music/ 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/2025/03/Silencing-the-Drum-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250409T223815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180524Z UID:21237-1747396800-1754758800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Satr-e Rahayi: An Exhibition of Calligraphy Works by Hakim Karimzada 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/satr-e-rahayi/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Satr-e-Rahayi-Exhibition-thumbnail-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250326T203839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T002001Z UID:21128-1747576800-1747584000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Daryo’s All-American Diner": An Anti-Asian Hate Play 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/daryos-all-american-diner/ 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/2025/03/DARYOs.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250529T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T004555Z UID:21577-1749211200-1749218400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mending Circle 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/mending-circle/ 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/2025/05/Mending-Circle-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250511T031215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T215315Z UID:21473-1749324600-1749330000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:[Cancelled] Celebrate Pride with OACC! 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/celebrate-pride-with-oacc/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pride-2025-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250518T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T200256Z UID:21539-1749906000-1749913200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Summer Showcase! 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/summershowcase/ 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/2025/05/Summer-Showcase-Flyer-Page1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250529T004151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002107Z UID:21583-1750496400-1750525200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration 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/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250529T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002110Z UID:21588-1750582800-1750611600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration - Day 2 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/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration-day-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2-CP-Conf-NBN-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250708T090041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T231934Z UID:21700-1754146800-1754154000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia film premiere and panel 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/taking-root/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Taking-Root-WebPage-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T082042 CREATED:20250724T221909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T164429Z UID:21799-1755172800-1761998400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:She Isn't A Metaphor: An Exhibition of Mixed Media by Nimisha Doongarwal 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/she-isnt-a-metaphor/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Events,Current Exhibitions,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/She-Isnt-a-Metaphor-1080-x-1080-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR