BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260731T160946Z CREATED:20260703T014214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T160946Z UID:23449-1785589200-1785600000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Stories in Our Voices: Oral History of Oakland Chinatown Organizing Across Generations DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oral-history-chinatown/ 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/2026/07/Our-Stories-in-Our-Voices-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260805T204519Z CREATED:20260722T202453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T204519Z UID:23472-1786104000-1786109400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:August Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aug2026-mending-circle/ 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/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260730T155923Z CREATED:20260722T213418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155923Z UID:23476-1786802400-1786809600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Nest of Tongues: A Book Launch With Randy Ribay DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/nest-of-tongues/ 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/2026/07/Nest-of-Tongues-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20261005T164016Z CREATED:20260820T203416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T164016Z UID:23575-1787148000-1790438400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Fragrance of Calligraphy and Ink: An Exhibition of Chinese Brush Paintings DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-brush-paintings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fragrance-of-Ink-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154700Z CREATED:20260818T154657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154700Z UID:23564-1788012000-1788102000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Qixi Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bilingual-storytime-aug26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bilingual-Storytime-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042024Z CREATED:20260901T041628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042024Z UID:23615-1788523200-1788528600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:September Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sep2026-mending-circle/ 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/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193119Z CREATED:20260806T212924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193119Z UID:23528-1789153200-1789160400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interweaving: Indo-Persian Exchanges DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interweaving/ 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/2026/08/Interweaving-Indo-Persian-Exchanges-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T004356Z CREATED:20260814T045103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T004356Z UID:23549-1789813800-1789830000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Saturday Social With 13 Orphans DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tea-tiles-sep2026/ 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/2026/08/Tea-Tiles-Sep2026-FB-1080-x-1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T172750Z CREATED:20260926T165741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T172750Z UID:23752-1790769600-1796490000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Many Struggles\, One Fight: A Print Exhibition With SF Poster Syndicate and Ancestral Dreams Collective DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/many-struggles/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Many-Struggles-One-Fight-PREVIEW-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042328Z CREATED:20260901T042126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042328Z UID:23620-1790942400-1790947800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:October Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oct2026-mending-circle/ 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/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T003747Z CREATED:20260916T003547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003747Z UID:23638-1791036000-1791126000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bilingual-storytime-oct26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/English-Mid-Autumn-Bilingual-Storytime-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T203000 DTSTAMP:20261010T032444Z CREATED:20261010T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T032444Z UID:23837-1792863000-1792873800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The 2026 OACC Gala: Holding Place\, Holding Space DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/2026gala/ 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/2026/09/Facebook-sized-post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20261007T145237Z CREATED:20261001T212417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T145237Z UID:23767-1793125800-1793131200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Becoming Leaderful: Building the Communities We Want DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/leaderful/ 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/2026/10/Becoming-Leaderful-FB-1080-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261012T213149Z CREATED:20261012T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T213149Z UID:23857-1793901600-1793908800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:One Fighting Irishman: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/fighting-irishman/ 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/2026/10/One-Fighting-Irishman-FB-1080-x-1080-px1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T133000 DTSTAMP:20261005T192137Z CREATED:20261005T184507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T192137Z UID:23797-1793966400-1793971800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:November Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/nov2026-mending-circle/ 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/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20261005T163057Z CREATED:20260916T014142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T163057Z UID:23656-1794744000-1794751200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Ecologies of Resistance: A Conversation with Authors Umi Vaughan\, Tiffany Yap and Robert Liu-Trujillo DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 111-2:30 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting)\, presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action.\n \n\nIt’s easy to see injustice or harmful behavior—online\, in our communities\, or in politics—and feel unsure about what to do. This workshop focuses on overcoming the personal challenges that prevent us from speaking up and stepping in.  \n \nWhether you’re a parent trying to protect a school\, a neighbor trying to protect the folks next door\, or simply a community member who doesn’t quite know how\, when\, or where to show up\, join us to find some direction and build resilience.  \n \nWhat We Will Cover:  \n  \n\n• Common fears\, doubts\, and social pressures that can keep us silent and stuck in moments that matter \n• Figuring out how and where to start  \n \n• Juggling time\, fear\, and burnout \n \n\nTogether\, we’ll practice strategies for safely and effectively overcoming personal obstacles so that we can each take meaningful community action.  \n \nEvent is free to the public\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ecologies-resist/ 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/2026/09/Ecologies-of-Resistance-Authors-in-Convo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR