All ages welcome! The “Solidarity and Resilience” concert is a commemorative reflection of April 30, 1975. It is a date often remembered poignantly – as a loss – by those of Vietnamese descent. As an important contrast to that loss, the goal of this concert is to offer several snapshots of inspiration, strength, and resilience. […]
Celebrating Stories of Home During API Heritage Month In these times of disruption and dislocation, storytelling can offer people a way to connect, reflect, and celebrate their memories and cultures. Stories of Home engages immigrants and refugees in exploring their unique narratives of “home” and building bridges of solidarity across communities. Please join us for a special screening […]
Cambodian American artist Bochan Huy will present a powerful live performance along with pianist Arlen Hart Ginsburg at OACC. Following the performance Bochan and Arlen will lead an interactive workshop exploring the healing power of music. We will examine how rhythm, melody, and lyrics all work together to heal our bodies, provide mental clarity, and […]
We've partnered with Somar Bar & Lounge on a fun and festive Happy Hour event. Enjoy a night of cocktails, comedy, and connection featuring DJ Trixie, Comedian Shawn Felipe, Singer/Songwriter Vince A, and emcee Stephanie Hoang. 1727 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612 Wednesday, May 25 4PM - 8PM Raffle tickets will also be sold at […]
How the Early Chinese American Experience Shaped the Greatest Generation “...Low is a talented storyteller who has woven engaging family tales into a greater American story of ten men from different lives and backgrounds who went to war and bonded into a tight crew, symbolic of an America that is uniquely able to forge strength […]
Join artists and writers at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora. Artist Katherina Nguyen will discuss her works in the "Textures of Remembrance” exhibition, as well as her work with the DVAN - Texas Tech publishing imprint and upcoming Mapping the Diaspora project. She'll be joined by panelists Lan […]
