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# Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Art In the heart of Oakland Chinatown

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## Posts

- [News Standard](https://oacc.cc/news-standard/)
- [Oakland Promise](https://oacc.cc/oakland-promise/) - Oakland Promise is an education nonprofit with its mission to increase equity for post-secondary education for underrepresented and low-income youth in Oakland. It operates through a "cradle-to-career" mindset by educating parents on financial literacy and setting them up with college savings accounts and stipends, supporting early childhood development, aiding their way through high school and college access with scholarships, and supporting them through college to ensure they graduate and earn their degrees and/or certificates. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Kids Go Mandarin](https://oacc.cc/kids-go-mandarin/) - Kids Go Music provides Mandarin learning for young children through singing, dance, movement, and play. Music is critical in early childhood development. In studying Chinese music, children will grow with a stronger sense of cultural heritage and identity. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Sasha's House](https://oacc.cc/13856-2/) - Sasha’s House is a clothing store that sells trending styles and Chinese traditional clothing for all sizes, personalities, and events. We are a women and AAPI owned business located in Oakland Chinatown for more than 16 years. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [I'm Hungry Apparel LLC](https://oacc.cc/im-hungry-apparel-llc/) - We sell humorous foodie apparel from stickers to tshirts, hoodies and tank tops. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [JIĀ HOME CO](https://oacc.cc/jia-home-co/) - JIĀ (Chinese for home/family) creates a nostalgic collection of home fragrances; candles that tell a story with each burn that represents a link to AAPI roots. Through our work, we hope to fill the gap of AAPI representation missing from the fragrance industry. JIĀ HOME CO has had an online presence since 2021 and recently expanded to a physical location in Berkeley, CA where we offer workshops. Anyone can now create their very own scented candle that reminds them of JIĀ, home. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Black Film Guild](https://oacc.cc/black-film-guild/) - The Black Film Guild is a 501(c)(3) created by Walter Wallace, an Oakland writer, cinematographer and editor with a drive to be the change he wants to see in the world. The mission of the Black Film Guild is to train and educate as many people as possible on the technical aspects of filmmaking and making sure they are prepared to talk about cameras and filmmaking to the highest degree. This mission will be carried out through workshops, job training, online training courses, and in-person tutoring. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Hello Prosper LLC](https://oacc.cc/hello-prosper-llc/) - KISS PAPERCUTS GOODBYE is a bold, immersive experience that reclaims the historical influence of Asian women and teens around the world who empowered themselves—and others—with permission and confidence to pierce through their confines. Check out our shop at www.helloprosper.co to learn more. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Lucky Starfruit Co](https://oacc.cc/lucky-starfruit-co/) - Lucky Starfruit Co is a polymer clay shop that makes handmade earrings and hair clips inspired by the Asian American and Vietnamese American diasporas. I’m Chris, the creator of Lucky Starfruit Co, and am a second-generation Vietnamese American who grew up in Washington and now live and work in the Bay Area. Thanks for stopping by! Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [Hella Spiritual, LLC](https://oacc.cc/hella-spiritual-llc/) - Hella Spiritual, LLC is a wellness and self-care company dedicated to spiritual growth and transformation. We specialize in meditation, dreams, and transformation through our most popular product, our 4-Step spiritual wellness bundle. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [www.christhmuspresence.com](https://oacc.cc/www-christhmuspresence-com/) - Christhmus Presence (we/they/she) is a Chinese-American Queer. Their Ancestors immigrated from Guangdong Province in China, onto unceded Muwekma, Ohlone, & Ramaytush land (SF). Pillars that guide them are liberation psychology, narrative psychology, somatic psychology, spirituality, and expressive arts. Tools held in support of self-resourcing and liberation, clarity, and ancestral veneration include: Meditation, Tapping, Ritual, MDMA psychedelic therapy (currently supporting integrations, not administering), EMDR-inspired Brainspotting, and Somatic Abolitionism with Resmaa Menakem, LCSW. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Anastasia Yip](https://oacc.cc/anastasia-yip/) - Anastasia Yip is a multidisciplinary artist in Oakland. Originally trained in illustration, she has ventured into acrylic, oil, and digital art. She grew up in Hong Kong where she was heavily influenced by the “East meets West” culture. Anastasia seeks to challenge the status quo where BIPOC and women are underrepresented in Art. Learn more about her “Twelve Zodiacs” project and shop prints on her website. Follow/Like Them:
- [Taylor James Monét](https://oacc.cc/taylor-james-monet/) - Original art, prints, clothing and more from the vision of Bay Area Native multimedia artist, Taylor James Monét. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Patreon
- [The Giving Well](https://oacc.cc/the-giving-well/) - The Giving Well is an Oakland-based wellness education company owned by two Filipinas offering online workshops, workbooks and free resources that guide individuals to engage in 10 wellness dimensions to regularly nurture their health and connection to their heritage. Our services and activities are curated to empower women, women of color, and those in the immigrant, AANHPI, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities to actively prioritize themselves through intentional and culturally personalized acts of care. Visit our website and our Pasalubong Shop to get your workbooks, sign up for workshops, send gift cards to loved ones, and download free activities!Follow/Like Them: Facebook
- [hellomurry illustrations](https://oacc.cc/marybeth-soriano-bymurry-illustrations/) - My art’s mission is to heal the Filipinx community through art and education about decolonization. Sometimes I create silly fun stickers, greeting cards, and prints, too! Please check out my Etsy shop:
- [Match Point Brewing](https://oacc.cc/match-point-brewing/) - Match Point Brewing is focused on making beers inspired by our Asian American heritage living in the Bay Area. You can find our Jasmine Rice Lager and Mandarin Wheat Ale at Instagram
- [Homie SF](https://oacc.cc/homie-sf/) - Homie SF is a San Francisco-based handmade goods and gift shop that aims to be cute, fun, and represent our Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese community and culture. I created Homie SF to represent my childhood dreams and create all the stationery and lifestyle products I wished I had when I was little, and I hope that when you see my page and buy goods from me, that they also make your inner child happy. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [Black Cultural Zone - AKOMA Market](https://oacc.cc/black-cultural-zone-akoma-market/) - Black Cultural Zone, is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California that prioritizes and celebrates Black arts, culture, and economics. We are proud to have a vendor network/market called Akoma Market, featuring over 20 Black-owned businesses including artists, entrepreneurs, and creators. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [Town Print Shop LLC](https://oacc.cc/town-print-shop/) - Town Print customizes apparel and specializes in screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, and graphic design. We work with individuals, businesses, artists, non-profits, schools, sports teams, and companies of all sizes. Town Print is an AAPI-owned family business printing since 2009 and located in Oakland, CA Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Love Iguehi](https://oacc.cc/love-iguehi/) - “Made-in-America” brand that uses strikingly colorful and beautifully bold African Ankara prints curated by founder and designer Iguehi James, to create fashions that showcase both her Oakland roots and her Nigerian heritage. The company is focused on creating the highest quality, limited-edition ready to wear pieces that compliment and accentuate the body with the goal to help everyone "Love the way they look and love the way they feel.' Follow/Like Them: Facebook
- [Yoko OK](https://oacc.cc/yoko-ok/) - Yoko Oji Kikuchi is a fourth-generation American artist, zine author and musician of Japanese and Filipino descent. You can see examples of her art and zines on her Instagram and on her website, where you can also buy them, and some art and zines by friends too! She is also open for commissions and work (drawings, flyers, website help, video editing, audio editing and social media, to name a few!) Please reach out! <3 Follow/Like Them:
- [Shades of Sugar Bakeshop](https://oacc.cc/sosbakeshop/) - French macarons are textural marvels: almond cookies with a crisp outside and soft, chewy interior, all with a flavorful filling. Eric Szeto of Shades of Sugar Bakeshop creates exciting, adventurous flavors with combinations unlike others. A Bay Area native, he takes pride in his macarons for using local California ingredients to showcase the bountiful flavors of all the seasons. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Yang Liu](https://oacc.cc/yang-liu/) - Yang Liu is a Chinese-Canadian-American paper artist based in California. Her paper and wire creations sit somewhere between dreams and reality. Besides selling her artwork, she also shares the beauty of this art form by teaching online and in-person. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [thơm candles co](https://oacc.cc/thom-candles-co/) - Thơm means “smells good” or “fragrant” in Vietnamese. The intention behind our candle name is to pay homage to and celebrate our language, culture, and ancestors. We hope our candles can bring you joy, comfort, or evoke a memory/feeling. Thơm candles creates carefully curated scents to elevate and warm your space. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [CLUB CHAZU](https://oacc.cc/club-chazu/) - Club Chazu prioritizes an appreciation for slow fashion and handmade art. The inspiration behind our jewelry pieces comes from reimagining traditional aesthetics of mainly Chinese and Japanese culture, as well as other Asian cultures across the diaspora for the modern day wearer. In doing so, we aim to pay homage to past generations that may not have had the opportunity to wear their culture without discrimination. Follow/Like Them: Instagram Facebook
- [Melanin Gang](https://oacc.cc/melanin-gang/) - Melanin Gang is a purpose-driven brand focused on inspiring, celebrating, and empowering Black people. Follow/Like Them: Instagram
- [6 Degrees of Hapa](https://oacc.cc/6-degrees-of-hapa/) - 6 Degrees of Hapa is all about celebrating mixed cultures through apparel, art, community building, and storytelling! The artist behind 6 Degrees of Hapa, Naomi Takata Shepherd, is based in San Jose, CA and began 6 Degrees of Hapa in 2011. Please check out 6 Degrees of Hapa’s online home at 6degreesofhapa.com to shop with us! Follow/Like Them: Facebook Instagram Twitter
- [oakland-chinatown-oral-history-project](https://oacc.cc/oakland-chinatown-oral-history-project/) - Please go to our project website: http://www.chinatownmemories.org/ The Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project’s mission is to capture and preserve the living and history of Oakland Chinatown by facilitating an ongoing community dialogue across generations and cultures. Visit our project website for further info.
- ["Create Your Own Masterpiece" drop-in session](https://oacc.cc/create-your-own-masterpiece-drop-in-session/) - Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spend your weekend? Consider visiting our art museum for our "Create Your Own Masterpiece" drop-in session! You can explore our "Touch and Feel" gallery, where you can touch and handle a variety of art-related objects During this interactive event, visitors will have the opportunity to
- [Women in Art: A Century of Achievement.](https://oacc.cc/women-in-art-a-century-of-achievement/) - Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our new exhibition, "Women in Art: A Century of Achievement." This groundbreaking exhibition features works by female artists from the past 100 years, highlighting the important contributions that women have made to the art world. In addition to the exhibition, we will also
- [Art Adventures for Kids Program](https://oacc.cc/art-adventures-for-kids-program/) - Our museum is excited to announce our upcoming "Art Adventures for Kids" program. This series of drop-in sessions is designed specifically for children and their families, and provides a fun and interactive way to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions. "Art Adventures for Kids" is suitable for children of all ages and skill levels, and
- [Our response to COVID-19](https://oacc.cc/our-response-to-covid-19/) - Update as of 6/1/2020: As we closely monitor updates from the Alameda County Public Health Department regarding the re-opening phase after shelter-in-place ends, OACC will continue to remain closed to the public at this time. Please check our website, email info@oacc.cc, or call (510) 637-0455 before visiting our center to receive the most up-to-date information.
- [Join us at "Meet the Artist" series](https://oacc.cc/join-us-at-meet-the-artist-series/) - Are you looking for a unique and inspiring way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Consider joining us at our art museum for our "Meet the Artist" series! Our "Meet the Artist" series is a great opportunity to learn more about the creative process and the art world, and to gain a deeper appreciation for the
- [Opening of exhibition "Contemporary Abstractions."](https://oacc.cc/opening-of-exhibition-contemporary-abstractions/) - Calling all art enthusiasts! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "Contemporary Abstractions." This groundbreaking show features works by some of the most innovative and forward-thinking artists working in the abstract art genre today. we will also be hosting a series of related events, including artist talks, workshops, and panel
- [New Exhibition "The Art of Nature."](https://oacc.cc/new-exhibition-the-art-of-nature/) - Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our new exhibition, "The Art of Nature." This stunning show features works by artists who have been inspired by the natural world, and explores the ways in which artists have captured the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the natural world in their art.
- [Exhibition, "Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World."](https://oacc.cc/exhibition-global-perspectives-art-from-around-the-world-2/) - Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World." This groundbreaking show features works by artists from a variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds, and explores the diverse and vibrant art scenes that exist around the globe. The exhibition includes works by
- [Exhibition, "Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World."](https://oacc.cc/exhibition-global-perspectives-art-from-around-the-world/) - Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World." This groundbreaking show features works by artists from a variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds, and explores the diverse and vibrant art scenes that exist around the globe. In addition to the exhibition,
- ["Surrealism: The Art of the Strange and Surreal" Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/surrealism-the-art-of-the-strange-and-surreal-exhibition/) - Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "Surrealism: The Art of the Strange and Surreal." This groundbreaking show features works by some of the most innovative and influential artists of the surrealist movement, including Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, and Frida Kahlo, as well as many other prominent surrealist artists from
- [Our Exclusive Exhibition "The Art of the Portrait."](https://oacc.cc/exhibition-the-art-of-the-portrait/) - Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "The Art of the Portrait." This stunning show features works by artists who have explored the art of portraiture throughout history, and includes some of the most iconic and memorable portrait paintings, sculptures, and photographs from around the world. In
- ["The Art of Landscape." Stunning show](https://oacc.cc/the-art-of-landscape-stunning-show/) - Attention art enthusiasts! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "The Art of Landscape." This stunning show features works by artists who have been inspired by the beauty and majesty of the natural world, and includes some of the most iconic and memorable landscape paintings, sculptures, and photographs from around
- [Importance of Modern Art Museum](https://oacc.cc/importance-of-modern-art-museum/) - Modern art museums play a vital role in our cultural landscape, offering a space for people to engage with the art and ideas of our time. These museums provide a platform for artists to share their work with the public, and offer visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate a wide range of artistic styles
- ["The Art of the Body" Exhibition Coming...](https://oacc.cc/the-art-of-the-body-exhibition/) - This groundbreaking show features works by artists who have explored the human form in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. The exhibition includes works by artists from a variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds, and features a range of subjects, including portraits, figures, and nudes. "The Art of the Body"
- ["The Art of the Figure." Stunning show](https://oacc.cc/the-art-of-the-figure-stunning-show/) - Attention art enthusiasts! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, "The Art of the Figure." This stunning show features works by artists who have been inspired by the human form, and includes some of the most iconic and memorable figure paintings, sculptures, and photographs from around the world. The works
- [Coming Exhibition  "The Art of the Still Life."](https://oacc.cc/coming-exhibition-the-art-of-the-still-life/) - The exhibition includes works by artists from a variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds, and features a range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. The works on display depict a wide range of still life subjects, including flowers, fruit, and everyday objects. "The Art of the Still Life." is a stunning show
- [Exclusive Exhibition- 'Art of the Self Portrait'](https://oacc.cc/exclusive-exhibition-art-of-the-self-portrait/) - The Art of the Self Portrait is a thought-provoking exhibition that features works by artists who have used the self portrait as a means of exploring their own identity and place in the world. The exhibition includes a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, and features works by artists from
- [We're Hiring!](https://oacc.cc/were-hiring/) - The OACC team is expanding! We are looking for an experienced, dedicated Facility & Rentals Assistant to join us. Check out the job description online at oacc.cc/hiring. Apply Today!
- [Oakland Chinatown Streetfest](https://oacc.cc/oakland-chinatown-streetfest-2/) - Streetfest: On August 24 & 25 the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce (OCCC) will be presenting its 32nd Annual Chinatown StreetFest. The two-day event runs from 10AM to 5:30PM and is free to the public. Consisting of more than 150 booths offering everything from jade bracelets to BBQ lamb, the festival will span 8 blocks
- [OACC ART CART](https://oacc.cc/oacc-art-cart/) - The new OACC Art Cart was co-designed by Pathways to Equity 2018-2019 fellows Louise Mackie and Ramy Kim with OACC leadership to be able to create a welcoming space outside the walls of the OACC. The partnership between OACC and the fellows started in the fall of 2018, and after several months of participating in
- [OACC Meet & Greet Reception](https://oacc.cc/oacc-meet-greet-reception/) - Thursday, June 27, 2019 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM OACC Executive Director Gloria Fangon-Hitz retires on June 30 and will be succeeded by Saly Lee on July 1. Please join the OACC Board of Directors in welcoming Saly Lee as OACC’s new chief executive, Akemi Imai as Program Manager and Audrey Williams, Cristiana Baik,
- [GER CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AT OACC](https://oacc.cc/ger-celebrates-10-years-at-oacc/) - Ger Youth Center, a community-based nonprofit, supports and educates children and youth through cultural and educational art programs to assist them in achieving their highest potential. Since its establishment Ger Youth Center has had a great long-term partnership with OACC for the last 10 years. Every year, 80-100 students are enrolled in Mongolian language, traditional
- [COMMUNITY PARTNER ACCHS](https://oacc.cc/community-partner-acchs-2/) - The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS), Traditional Chinese Medicine Academy, has been providing acupuncture and herbal medicine education in the East Bay for 30 years. ACCHS is dedicated to promoting the bountiful knowledge that comes from East Asian culture and sharing it with the Oakland community. Please visit our upcoming Mind, Body, Spirit: Wellness
- [California Arts Council Invests $16.3 Million In Arts Programming Statewide](https://oacc.cc/california-arts-council-invests-16-3-million-in-arts-programming-statewide/) - We got the grant! California Arts Council will support our Intersectional Theater Project with playwright Bonnie Kwong in collaboration with Cleavon Smith. The original play will address "What makes Oakland home?" "Whose voices get heard?" Keep an eye out for the production at OACC in 2019! http://tiny.cc/CAC-G18 #ArtsCA
- [FUTURE CULTURE SUMMIT RECAP](https://oacc.cc/future-culture-summit-recap/) - On May 11th, the inaugural Future Culture Summit hosted some of the most stimulating panelists discussing a range of topics including foods, equity, race, and aesthetics all in the spirit of how we could navigate to the uncertain tomorrow where we’re faced with environmental changes and tumultuous political conflicts. The panelists engaged in lively discussions and Q&A
- [Original Art from the Graphic Novel 442 Japanese Americans from Incarceration to the Battlefields of Europe](https://oacc.cc/5532-2/) - Saturday, February 9, 2019 – Friday, March 1, 2019 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 9, 2019, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm This exhibition features the original illustrations by Rob Sato from the graphic novel, 442, which follows a young Japanese American soldier, serving in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, to the front lines of
- [The Oakland Asian Cultural Center welcomes filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist  MARA AHMED](https://oacc.cc/the-oakland-asian-cultural-center-welcomes-filmmaker-writer-artist-and-social-activist-mara-ahmed/) - Please join us for two evenings of what will most certainly be an engaging, educational and transformative experience. View a graphic collage exhibition rich in cultural symbolism and personal memory --- THIS HEIRLOOM Graphic Collage Exhibition February 7, 2018 Opening Reception 6:30pm - 7:15pm Exhibition Dates: February 7 - April 26, 2018 Free and Open to
- [Film Screening: 'Defender' Followed by Q&A With San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi](https://oacc.cc/film-screening-defender-followed-by-q-a-with-san-francisco-public-defender-jeff-adachi/) - January 27, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 Limited seating reserve your FREE ticket at Eventbrite Defender, created by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi, focuses on Adachi and his team during the racially-charged trial of Michael Smith, a 22-year-old African American man. Smith was charged
- [Chinese New Year Calligraphy Class Provided in OACC. Classes are Free, Materials are $10.](https://oacc.cc/chinese-new-year-calligraphy-class-provided-in-oacc-classes-are-free-materials-are-10/)
- [Anthony Brown & Asian American Orchestra w/ Voices of a Dream](https://oacc.cc/anthony-brown-asian-american-orchestra-w-voices-of-a-dream/) - Join us on Sunday, February 18th at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center when the Asian American Orchestra and Voices Of A Dream ensemble present musical works celebrating Black History Month and commemorating Day of Remembrance, the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the AAOrchestra will present the East Bay premiere of GO
- [Finding Kukan: A Film by Robin Lung ](https://oacc.cc/finding-kukana-a-film-by-robin-lung/) - Feature Documentary Followed by Q&A w / Director & Producer, Robin Lung Presented by: The Oakland Asian Cultural Center Co-sponsored by: CAAM - Center for Asian American Media CACA - Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Oakland Lodge Saturday, March 31, 2018 Doors open 6:30pm / Film Screens 7:00pm Q&A 8:15 - 9pm About the Film: Filmmaker Robin Lung investigates
- [San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Presents: Lift Every Voice](https://oacc.cc/lift-every-voice/) - San Francisco Chamber of Orchestra's sixth collaboration with the talented young singers of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir. This program of favorite American folk songs will have you and your family singing and clapping along. Rising young tenor Kevin Gino makes a guest appearance, bringing a touch of class(ical) to our concert stage. San
- [Free Kidney Disease Screening. Sunday, April 15, 2018](https://oacc.cc/free-kidney-disease-screening/)
- [Sign up for OACC's Happy Calligraphy Class](https://oacc.cc/sign-up-for-oaccs-happy-calligraphy-class/)
- [TWO MILE HOLLOW by Leah Nanako Winkler](https://oacc.cc/two-mile-hollow-a-take-on-white-family-plays/) - OACC Community Partner Ferocious Lotus is bringing this unique and hilarious play to the Potrero Stage in San Francisco, this month - June 23 through July 15, 2018. The story lines in Leah Nanako Winkler's laugh-out-loud “white people by the water” play may seem all too familiar - siblings argue over women, a mother creates self-loathing in her daughter,
- [A Book Talk with Author Edmund S. Wong](https://oacc.cc/3964-2/)
- [Upcoming Oakland Chinatown July Community Events and Programs](https://oacc.cc/upcoming-oakland-chinatown-community-events-and-programs/) - Oakland Chinatown First Fridays: Lincoln Summer Nights July 6, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lincoln Square, Oakland First Wednesdays: Madison Park Evening of July 11, 2018 Madison Park, Oakland Join us in the heart of Chinatown as we host family friendly activities. Events are in collaboration with Friends of Lincoln Square, Asian Health Services,
- [Two Languages / One Community: Free Literary Workshop Series](https://oacc.cc/two-languages-one-community-free-literary-workshop-series/) - Over the course of three workshops, participants will be guided by the authors through structured exercises, individually, and in small groups, with the goal of supporting participants as they chronicle their experiences through creative storytelling. Participants will write an original short poem or memory, which will be translated into English and Chinese, published, and shared
- [San Francisco Screenings of the Film, Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA](https://oacc.cc/san-francisco-screenings-of-the-film-ryuichi-sakamoto-coda/) - One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evolution of his music has coincided with his life journeys. Following Fukushima, Sakamoto became an iconic figure in Japan’s social movement against nuclear power. As Sakamoto returns
- [OACC's Partner: Lenora Lee Dance presents the World Premiere of "Beneath The Surface"](https://oacc.cc/oaccs-partner-lenora-lee-dance-presents-the-world-premiere-of-beneath-the-surface/) - Beneath The Surface A new underwater, multimedia experience by Lenora Lee Dance Saturday, 10/6/18, 8:30pm Sunday, 10/7/18, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Saturday, 10/13/18, 8:30pm Sunday, 10/14/18, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Performances will begin on time, please arrive early. LOCATION: YMCA of San Francisco Chinatown Branch 855 Sacramento (between Stockton & Grant) SUGGESTED PARKING: Portsmouth Square Parking Garage
- [Beginning Taiko Drumming Classes First Wednesday of The Month](https://oacc.cc/emeryville-taiko-every-wednesday/) - Emeryville Taiko teaches beginning drumming the first Wednesday of each month, at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Classes schedule is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes. For more information visit Emeryville Taiko website or their Facebook page. Photo by Richard Man www.5pmlight.com
- [Ikebana Classes: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.](https://oacc.cc/ikebana-class-this-month/) - Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back over 550 years and is still practiced in modern­ day Japan. Ikebana is different from Western floral arrangement. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. The design of the arrangement also uses as few stems as possible.
- [San Pablo Chinatown Online Exhibit](https://oacc.cc/san-pablo-chinatown-online-exhibit/) - In the 1860's, before downtown development reached north of 14th Street, early Oakland Chinese pioneers created Chinatown communities in the area of Telegraph and San Pablo Avenue. Articles from various local Chinese newspapers on the history of San Pablo Chinatown. Click on each image to view. In 1857, the federal government surveyed Oakland. At that
- [Gratitude for OACC’s Funders: 2018 Mid-Year Grant Review](https://oacc.cc/gratitude-for-oaccs-funders-2018-mid-year-grant-review/) - OACC is supported by many generous individuals and foundations. We would like to briefly acknowledge and thank the institutional funders that have supported OACC through new awards during this first half of 2018! For a second consecutive year, OACC was awarded $50,000 for core operating support through the The San Francisco Foundation’s Regional Equity Grant
- [2018 Gala](https://oacc.cc/2018-gala/) - [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] To reserve your seat(s) or table(s); donate items for the live auction and raffle; or to place an ad or message in the souvenir program booklet, please complete the fill-able forms below and email to crystallee@oacc.cc OR Purchase Tickets through Eventbrite. Questions? Please call: 510-637-0460 [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Features_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
- [Poets of Existence: In Celebration of International Women’s Day](https://oacc.cc/3945-2/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center Presents: Poets of Existence Deema K. Shehabi Persis Karim Shadab Zeest Hashmi Friday, March 16, 2018 7- 9 pm Coming from a multitude of experiences, these poets enrich our existence with the beauty of their words. Please join us for an evening of poetry and music.
- [OACC Lunar New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/save-the-date-oacc-lunar-new-year-celebration/) - Saturday, February 3 at 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 388 9th Street Suite 290, Oakland, California 94607 Music, dance performances, arts & crafts such as lantern-making, vendors, & more! This year, OACC's annual Lunar New Year Celebration is partnering with the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce's LNY celebration for a free indoor and outdoor extravaganza for all to enjoy

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- [Home OACC](https://oacc.cc/) - Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Now
- [FUNDERS](https://oacc.cc/funders/) - Celebrating the kind organizations who generously support our mission. OACC Funders THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS We gratefully acknowledge funders and donors who made gifts between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Your generous donation and support go directly to bringing quality APIA programming to OACC. Institutional Funders Thank you to the below
- [Calligraphy](https://oacc.cc/classes/art/calligraphy/) - Chinese Calligraphy & PaintingClass is canceled on February 18 in celebration of Lunar New Year.Classes will resume the following week on 2/25th. Instructor Name: Mr. Shu-Yi Liu When: Wednesdays 5:30PM – 7PM Age levels: For All Ages (5+) Cost: $20/class (regular) $16/class (seniors 65+) First FREE trial class is offered for new students every third Wednesday About: Learn how to write using
- [Health](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/) - HEALTH CLASSES WE OFFER Thursday 1-2PM Advanced Tai Chi with Sifu William Dere This is a journey into exploration of Taijiquan energy development and practical skills for individuals who already knows one or more forms. Thursday 12-1PMBeginners Tai ChiBeginners Tai chi is taught by Sifu Siu. Nai-nai 13-Word Form is a non-demanding form to learn
- [Qi Gong](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/qigong/) - Qi Gong Qi Gong class will not be in session for the month of February. Instructor Caxton Fung will resume class March 4th. Instructor Name: Caxton FungWhen: Wednesdays5:30 – 6:30 PM Age levels: 18+ Cost: $20/drop-in class$60/month (once weekly) Seniors (62+): $15/drop-in class$48/month (once weekly)Registration for online or in person is required: See below. About: The correct form of Qi-Gong practice consists
- [Morning Tai Chi](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/morning-tai-chi/) - Yang Style Tai ChiInstructor Name: Sifu JangWhen: Saturdays 8:30am – 10:00amAge levels: 18+ years Cost: Free until February 14, 2026Beginning on February 14, 2026: $20/month class membership fee, payable in person or by arrangement with evelyn579lee@gmail.comRegistration required: Yes, Beginning February 14, 2026.How to register: Register and pay in person at your first class.Additional materials needed?: No Upcoming
- [Rentals OACC](https://oacc.cc/rent/) - Renting at OACC Our Rentals Program The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) exists as the only pan-Asian community arts center in the East Bay. Support the APIA community by holding your next event in the heart of Chinatown. Our Rentals program supports OACC’s mission to build vibrant communities through APIA arts and cultural programming. For more
- [BOARD & STAFF](https://oacc.cc/board-and-staff/) - Meet the people behind the Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s mission and operations. OACC Board and Staff OUR STAFF Dharma GalangDevelopment Manager510-637-0465dharmagalang@oacc.cc Dharma Galang (she/her) grew up in Berkeley, California, and earned her B.A. in Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. She is passionate about social justice and equity, and excited that OACC’s mission incorporates using art
- [Education](https://oacc.cc/classes/education/) - CURRENT EDUCATION CLASSES Please stay tunedCitizenship Class Sign up for a class​ Interested in a class? Just download and fill out this simple form. GET STARTED Coming to OACC? Plan your visit.​ Get information about location, parking, and hours. SEE MORE
- [Annual Reports](https://oacc.cc/annual-reports/) - ANNUAL REPORTS
- [Gala 2025](https://oacc.cc/gala2025-2/) - Join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the 2025 GALA: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS.
- [GER](https://oacc.cc/classes/art/ger/) - Ger Youth CenterClass Name: GER Mongolian DanceWhen:Saturdays12:30 pm-1:30 pm1:30 pm-2:30 pm2:30 pm-4:00 pm4:00 pm-5:30 pmAge levels: Ages 5 and upWednesdays3:30pm-4:30pm4:30pm-5:30pmLanguage: English and MongolianMore info at: http://www.gercenter.org/Questions? Call or email: (510) 759-9229 or (415) 632-2502geryouthcenter2009@gmail.com Coming to OACC? Plan your visit.​ Get information about location, parking, and hours. SEE MORE
- [Dance Classes at OACC](https://oacc.cc/classes/dance/) - CURRENT DANCE CLASSES Explore movement, learning, and fun with Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s Dance Classes. Wednesdays6:00pm-8:30pmShabnam Dance Co.Learn an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. A dance that promotes beauty, vitality, discipline and fertility. Study with Persian American Dance Champion Shabnam. Saturdays9:30am – 12:00pmChinese Folk Dance GroupChinese Dance basic practice and
- [Art](https://oacc.cc/classes/art/) - CURRENT ART CLASSES 2nd Fridays and2nd & 4th Saturdays2:00pm-4:00pmIkebanaIkebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back over 550 years and is still practiced in modern-day Japan. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. Wednesdays5:30pm-7:00pmChinese Calligraphy & PaintingLearn how to write using visual
- [GER - Contortion Class](https://oacc.cc/classes/art/ger-contortion-class/) - Ger Youth Center Class Name: Contortion Class When: Saturdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm Age levels: Ages 5 and upLanguage: English and Mongolian More info at: http://www.gercenter.org/Questions? Call or email: (510) 759-9229 or (415) 632-2502geryouthcenter2009@gmail.com Description: Contortion is a fantastic way for kids to stay healthy, strong, and build great confidence.But remember, every journey begins with overcoming initial challenges—so expect somesore muscles at the start! Learn
- [Privacy, Rental, and Class Policies](https://oacc.cc/policies/) - Policies Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) Rental Policies The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) offers a unique venue for weddings, fundraisers, workshops, conferences, dance, and theater performances. Funds from rentals directly support community programming and the maintenance of our facility. Reservations Must be made by an adult (21+) at least 30 days in advance. A
- [Gala 2025](https://oacc.cc/gala2025/) - Join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the 2025 GALA: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS.
- [Conference rooms 4&5](https://oacc.cc/rent/conference-rooms-4-and-5/) - Conference Rooms 4 and 5 Submit an inquiry Room 4/5 – Versatile Meeting & Conference SpaceRoom 4/5 is an ideal venue for meetings, workshops, or conferences accommodating up to 100 attendees. The space features a movable partition wall, allowing it to function as one large room or be divided into two separate rooms for breakout
- [Classes](https://oacc.cc/classes/) - Explore our weekly classes to learn, practice, and connect with our community. Classes at OACC Stay Updated Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest updates! Subscribe WHAT WE OFFER OACC offers weekly classes in: Performing Arts (a variety of dance classes) Visual Arts (Calligraphy, Ikebana) Health (Tai Chi, Qi Gong) & Citizenship class CURRENT
- [Ikebana](https://oacc.cc/classes/art/ikebana/) - Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back over 550 years and is still practiced in modern-day Japan. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. No previous knowledge of Ikebana is required. Ikebana Class Ikebana Instructor Name: Tomoko Tsuji When: 2nd Fridays
- [Lunchtime Tai Chi](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/lunchtime-tai-chi/) - Class Name: Beginners Tai Chi Instructor Name: Sifu SiuWhen: Thursday 12:00 -1:00 PMAge levels: no restrictionsCost: FreeRegistration required: Not needed, simply show up on the day you would like to attend. Additional materials needed? No Address: Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street Suite 290Oakland, CA 94607Location of class: AuditoriumMore info at: N/ADescription: Beginners Tai chi is taught by
- [Taekwondo](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/taekwondo/) - TaekwondoSundays4 – 5 PM ages 6 – 105 – 6 PM Ages 11+To register: contact Master Shim through email: tlckma007@gmail.com or call 415.425.0875Cost: $20/session, discounts available. About the class: Traditional and Olympic style Taekwondo using the complete TKD system. Class is taught by Master Sim and his son, Joshua Sim (President of Asian American High School Students
- [Chinese Music Lessons](https://oacc.cc/classes/music/chinese-music-lessons/) - Chinese Music Lessons Chinese Music LessonsInstructor Name: Mandy CheungWhen: Saturdays 12 –1 pmAges: 6+ and older Language: English and CantoneseCost: $40Registration required: YesHow to register: To register for class or request availability for performance, please email Mandy at: chinesemusiclessons@gmail.com or call 510.388.3678 Address: Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street Suite 290Oakland, CA 94607Location of class: Room 3Questions?
- [Advanced Tai Chi](https://oacc.cc/classes/health/advanced-tai-chi/) - Advanced Tai Chi with Sifu William DereClass Name: Advanced TaijiInstructor Name: Sifu DereWhen: Thursdays 1 PM – 2 PMAge levels: No restrictions, but 1-2 years of experience requiredCost: FreeRegistration required: NoHow to register: N/AAdditional materials needed?: No Address:Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street Suite 290Oakland, CA 94607Location of class: AuditoriumQuestions? Call or email: classes@oacc.cc This is a
- [Shabnam Dance Class](https://oacc.cc/classes/dance/shabnamdance/) - Learn an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. Shabnam Dance Company Description: Shabnam Belly Dance Class Name: Belly Dance Instructor Name: Shabnam Shirvani Shabnam Belly Dance Co When: Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm Age levels: Ages 16 & up Cost: $85.00 Registration required: Yes How to register: To register contact Shabnam via
- [Chinese Folk Dance Group](https://oacc.cc/classes/dance/chinese-folk-dance-group/) - Chinese Folk Dance GroupClass Name: Chinese Folk DanceInstructor Name: Patty ChuWhen: Saturdays 9:30 am – 12:00 PMAge levels: For All Ages (5+) Cost: $25 per class / $25 一堂课Registration required: Yes How to register: Ms. Chu / 朱老师 510-878-0284 (phone call or text)Language: Mandarin and EnglishAbout: This class offers a great dance foundation including learning basic ballet
- [Sign Up Class](https://oacc.cc/classes/sign-up-class/) - Class Sign Up How do I sign up for a class at OACC? Most of the classes offered at OACC are in-person and require participants to observe our Onsite Visitor Policy procedures to help us maintain a safe environment for everyone. Fill out the Student Registration & Release Form. One form per student–you only
- [Shabnam Dance](https://oacc.cc/classes/sign-up-class-2/) - Learn an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. Shabnam Dance Company Description: Shabnam Belly DanceClass Name: Belly Dance Instructor Name: Shabnam ShirvaniShabnam Belly Dance CoWhen: Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pmAge levels: Ages 16 & upCost: $85.00Registration required: YesHow to register: To register contact Shabnam via email at: info@oaklandbellydance.com or call (510) 684-7167 Additional materials
- [Music](https://oacc.cc/classes/music/) - CURRENT MUSIC CLASSES Saturday 12-1PM Chinese Music Lessons Learn how to play Chinese music with Cheung, Wa Mandy Coming to OACC? Plan your visit.​ Get information about location, parking, and hours. SEE MORE
- [Filipino Folk Dance](https://oacc.cc/classes/dance/filipino-folk-dance/) - MPWRD Dance Group Class Name: Filipino Folk DanceInstructor Name: Agpalo “Ting” MaquintaWhen: Sundays 4:30pm – 6:00 pmAge levels: 5-85 (Any under 16 with a parent guardian ONLY as well as any elderly attendants with mobility issues needing an attendant with them as well) Cost: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month are FREE2nd and 4th Sunday of
- [Visiting OACC](https://oacc.cc/visiting-oacc/) - Visiting OACC OACC Address Pacific Renaissance Plaza388 Ninth Street, Suite 290Oakland, California 94607 Between Franklin and Webster Street, second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland’s Chinatown. Our Hours Wednesday through Saturday – 12 pm to 5 pm*ALSO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT (please review our Onsite Visitor Policy) OACC is closed on these Holidays:New Year’s DayMartin Luther
- [CAREER OPPORTUNITIES](https://oacc.cc/about/hiring/) - Join us and help build vibrant communities through innovative arts and cultural programs. Careers at OACC Career Positions [Unfortunately, no positions are open at this time. Please check back later!] Internship and short-term positions [Unfortunately, no positions are open at this time. Please check back later!] Equal OpportunityOakland Asian Cultural Center does not discriminate against its
- [Auditorium](https://oacc.cc/rent/auditorium/) - Auditorium About the Auditorium The auditorium features dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics and a remarkable space for dancing and entertaining. The auditorium spans a total area of 3,180 square feet, with dimensions of 60′ by 53′.
- [Gala 2024](https://oacc.cc/gala2024/) - Join us on 10/19/24, for the 2024 GALA GALA: FUTURE > FORWARD, will bring together the community to seek our vision of transformative change for the future.
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- [CORPORATE GIVING](https://oacc.cc/corporate-giving/) - Learn how organizations and businesses can join with us in supporting our community. Corporate Annual Giving Corporate Circles & Recognition Opportunities Ally ($10,000 and above) Recognition on OACC’s website, marketing collateral and signages, e-newsletters, social media, and Annual Report with company logo Invitation to special donor recognition events and OACC’s networking events Complimentary access to
- [INDIVIDUAL GIVING](https://oacc.cc/individual-giving/) - Interested in being part of our mission? See how you can get involved. Individual Annual Giving Individual Giving Circles and Recognition Opportunities Lotus ($1,000 and above) Preferred seating at OACC programs and special events (ex. OACC Movie Nights and Book Series)Recognition on OACC’s website and Annual ReportInvitation to special donor recognition dinner with OACC’s Executive Directorand
- [VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES](https://oacc.cc/volunteer-opportunities/) - We invite you to contribute your time and skills to be part of our success. Volunteer at OACC Current Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Oakland Asian Cultural Center is seeking prospective volunteers to assist in the following areas: ProgramsAssist with events on and off-site (e.g., ticketing, stage management, hospitality, light set-up or clean up, tabling Street Fest, exhibition opening
- [Open E.A.R.S. for Change](https://oacc.cc/open-ears-for-change/) - Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about?“E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our API audiences with local Black communities in order to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture in our communities that is anti-racist
- [Donate](https://oacc.cc/donations/) - Connecting generations and cultures to build stronger, more vibrant communities. Donate to OACC Donate Online Want to join us today? Here’s a quick way to support our mission. Give Now Why Donate Today Your gift supports OACC’s growth as an intergenerational community hub and anchor. We aim to support the creative community and address social
- [Lobby](https://oacc.cc/rent/lobby/) - Lobby Submit an inquiry Our lobby boasts a large-screen television and can serve as an ideal space for a check-in station. It can be rented out either in conjunction with or separately from our auditorium or conference rooms.Looking to book our lobby?Fill out a short form and we’ll get back to you.Dimensions and capacity are
- [RACIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT](https://oacc.cc/about/racial-justice/) - OACC Racial Justice Statement and PrinciplesAdopted 4/12/2021The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) supports vibrant, healthy, and just communities where diverse Asian and Pacific Islander identities and heritage are affirmed and celebrated. Through cross-cultural exchange, intergenerational dialogue, and educational programming, we use arts and culture as powerful tools for social change and to fight white supremacy
- [ABOUT OACC](https://oacc.cc/about/) - To download a copy of the strategic plan, please click here HISTORY The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) was founded in 1984 by a coalition of volunteers who recognized the need for a strong artistic and cultural force in the Chinatown area. Since opening its own facility in 1996 in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown
- [Kitchen](https://oacc.cc/rent/kitchen/) - Kitchen Submit an inquiry Our commercial kitchen is equipped with a 3-compartment sink, a vegetable washing station, and a handwashing sink. Additionally, it features a convection oven and a 6-burner gas stovetop and oven. Kitchen rentals can occur in conjunction when renting our auditorium and/or a conference room for plating and staging food. We do not
- [Dance Studio](https://oacc.cc/rent/dance-studio/) - Dance Studio (Room 6) About the Dance Studio The Dance Studio has hardwood floors, a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors, white-board, and a small stage with three large southeast-facing picture windows serving as its backdrop. The studio is airy and bathed in natural light. While primarily used for dance, movement, and other performing arts
- [Conference Rooms 2 & 3](https://oacc.cc/rent/conference-rooms-2-and-3/) - Conference Rooms 2 and 3 About Conference Rooms 2 and 3 Submit an inquiry Looking to book Rooms 2 or 3? Just fill out a short form and we’ll get back to you.Dimensions and capacity information below. Get Started Tour the space ► Explore 3D Space Oakland Asian Cultural Center 9.14.2023 More information about Conference
- [Events OACC](https://oacc.cc/oacc-events/) - Explore cultural programs that bring us together OACC EVENTS Featured Event March 2026 Mar 15 Mar 15, 2026 FeaturedUpcoming EventsTales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy WongSunday, March 151:00-3:00 pmFREE Join us for two short documentaries celebrating the life and art of Flo Oy Wong—Tales of the Tofu
- [OACC EXHIBITIONS](https://oacc.cc/oacc-exhibitions/) - Explore works by Oakland/East Bay BIPOC artists sharing their experiences and enriching our community. OACC Exhibitions OACC supports Oakland/East Bay BIPOC artists whose works are rooted in exploring and uplifting community issues and experiences. We also invite artists from other historically marginalized backgrounds including refugee, immigrant, LGBTQ and unhoused communities.For more information about OACC’s gallery
- [Artist and Organization Partners of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center](https://oacc.cc/artist-and-organization-partners-of-the-oakland-asian-cultural-center/) - Ger Youth Center “Ger” Youth Center was founded by a group of individuals who were dedicated in serving the children and youth in the Northern California and was officially registered as a nonprofit public charitable organization in San Francisco in April, 2009. Every child is welcome to “Ger” Youth Center and we encourage that you
- [COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS](https://oacc.cc/community-announcements/) - Stop AAPI Hate and Oakland Chinatown Safety Resource List As a member of the Oakland Chinatown Coalition, we’ve been getting an amazing outpour of questions and inquiries about how to support Chinatown through these increased violent crimes against our seniors and small businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in wanting to help,
- [Visiting OACC](https://oacc.cc/visiting-oacc-2/) - OACC Address Pacific Renaissance Plaza388 Ninth Street, Suite 290Oakland, California 94607 Between Franklin and Webster Street, second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland’s Chinatown. Our Hours Wednesday through Saturday – 12 pm to 5 pm*ALSO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT (please review our Onsite Visitor Policy) OACC is closed on these Holidays:New Year’s DayMartin Luther King, Jr.
- [DONATIONS](https://oacc.cc/donations_old/) - Since March 2020, OACC has struggled with serious financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, our team is working harder than ever to pivot provide easy and accessible online programming but we cannot do it alone. We are reaching out to our beloved community, our donors, local government agencies, and philanthropic partners
- [COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS OLD](https://oacc.cc/community-announcements-old/) - Stop AAPI Hate and Oakland Chinatown Safety Resource List As a member of the Oakland Chinatown Coalition, we’ve been getting an amazing outpour of questions and inquiries about how to support Chinatown through these increased violent crimes against our seniors and small businesses. If you or someone you know is interested in wanting to help,
- [Get Involved](https://oacc.cc/get-involved/)
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- [Home 02](https://oacc.cc/home-02/) - Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 One of the Finest Collections of Muzex Art. Our Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 Discover the Treasures of a Egypt Historical Museum Our Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 World’s Leading Museum of History Over 2.3 k Collection Our Events Open Hours Daily: 9.30 AM–6.00 PM
- [Team](https://oacc.cc/team/) - OUR TEAM Expert Members More Than 1250 Exhibits! Every day more exhibits arrive in our museum. Do not wait and buy a ticket now. Next Event Contact Us
- [Home 03](https://oacc.cc/home-03/) - Through November 12 (Tuesday) - 18 (Monday), 2020. One of the Finest Collections of Egyptian Art. Event Details Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2020 The World’s Leading Museum of Contemporary Art Event Details The Past is our Future World’s Leading Museum of History Over 2.3 k Collection Event Details Sunday & Holidays: Closed All Hours
- [About Us](https://oacc.cc/about-us/) - Violet Jones Presenter Sarah Boyd Event Planner Marguerite Holt Event Organizer More Than 1250 Exhibits! Every day more exhibits arrive in our museum. Do not wait and buy a ticket now. Next Event Contact Us
- [Home Page 04](https://oacc.cc/home-page-04/) - Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 One of the Finest Collections of Muzex Art. Learn More Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 Discover the Treasures of a Egypt Historical Museum Learn More Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 World’s Leading Museum of History Over 2.3 k Collection Learn More Open Hours Daily: 9.30 AM–6.00 PM
- [Home Page  04](https://oacc.cc/home-page-04-2/) - Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2021 The World’s Leading Museum of Contemporary Art Our All Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2021 The World’s Leading Museum of Contemporary Art Our All Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2021 The World’s Leading Museum of Contemporary Art Our All Events Information Museum Information Open Hours Daily: 9.30
- [Onepage Home](https://oacc.cc/onepage-home/) - Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 One of the Finest Collections of Muzex Art. Our Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 Discover the Treasures of a Egypt Historical Museum Our Events Opening On Sat. Oct 20, 2019 World’s Leading Museum of History Over 2.3 k Collection Our Events Open Hours Daily: 9.30 AM–6.00 PM
- [PLAN YOUR VISIT](https://oacc.cc/plan-your-visit/) - ADDRESS 388 Ninth Street (between Franklin and Webster Street) Second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland’s Chinatown. HOURS Wednesday through Saturday – 12 pm to 5 pm *ALSO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT (please review our Onsite Visitor Policy) OACC is closed on these Holidays: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day George Washington’s
- [Virtual Community Night Market](https://oacc.cc/virtual-community-night-market/) - [mpc_animated_text preset=”mpc_preset_6″ dynamic_width=”true” duration=”850″ delay=”1300″ disable_pointer=”true” text_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ text_font_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”36″ text_font_transform=”lowercase” text_font_align=”center” text=”delicious food & drinks|||engaging experiences|||chinatown shopping” text_background_color=”#0a0506″ text_border_css=”border-color:#be2928;border-radius:5px;” text_padding_divider=”true” text_padding_css=”padding-top:6px;padding-right:12px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-left:12px;” sides_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ sides_font_color=”#ffffff” sides_font_size=”36″ sides_font_align=”center” before_text=”We bring you” after_text=”in celebration of the new year!” padding_css=”padding:0px;” margin_divider=”true” margin_css=”margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;” animation_in_type=”transition.fadeIn” animation_in_offset=”75″ animation_in_duration=”300″ animation_in_delay=”0″]Eats & Drinks Community Shop Artist Alley About the Virtual Community Night Market The Asian
- [HOMEPAGE](https://oacc.cc/homepage-2-2/) - ALL CURRENT EVENTS & PROGRAM SERIES VIEW NOW! Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. WHAT'S NEW Featured, Upcoming EventsTales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong FOLLOW US! [instagram-feed] THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS
- ["Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage" Performing Arts Series](https://oacc.cc/heartfilled-heritage-series/) - “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” (COHH) champions local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander performing artists, with the goal of providing a platform for accomplished local performing artists and exposing our diverse community in the East Bay to compelling, culturally relevant artists and performances that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. 2022-2023 Season This season is supported in
- [Visiting Policy](https://oacc.cc/visiting-policy/) - Onsite Visitor Policy ONSITE VISITOR POLICY Updated November 1, 2022 Masks are encouraged and appreciated while inside the OACC facility. Vaccinations or negative COVID tests will not need to be presented. Masks will be provided upon request at the front desk. OACC provides HEPA filter air purifiers and MERV 13 HVAC systems to help reduce airborne
- [New Board Bios 2022](https://oacc.cc/board-and-staff/bios/) - New Board Bios Tu David Phu Top Chef Alumus Bravo’s Top Chef Alumnus, Tu David Phu, is a Vietnamese-American chef from Oakland. His extensive resume reflects a wide range of interesting experiences centered around food; cutting his culinary teeth in the kitchens of some of the nation’s top restaurants; cooking with incarcerated men in San Quentin Penitentiary;
- [Rtl Home](https://oacc.cc/rtl-home/) - رهيبة من المجموعة المتحف الرائد في العالم للفن المعاصر أحداثنا الماضي هو مستقبلنا المتحف الرائد في العالم للفن المعاصر أحداثنا ساعات مفتوحة يوميًا: 9.30 صباحًا - 6.00 مساءً الأحد والعطلات الرسمية: مغلق كل الساعات البحث عن الموقع متاحف أوسزكس 32 كوينسي شارع كامبريدج ، ماساتشوستس الوصول إلى هنا احصل على تذكرة متاحف أوسزكس 32 كوينسي
- [Virtual Gallery: 2021 Lincoln School Lunar New Year Art Contest](https://oacc.cc/virtual-galleries-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/) - Lincoln School 2021 Lunar New Year Art Contest OACC is proud to partner with Lincoln School to present this year’s art contest virtually. Thank you to everyone who participated! Learn more about Lincoln Elementary School. TK~Kindergarten Category First Place: Jia Yin Su, TK Second Place: Aimee Mai, TK Third Place: Terrance Yu, TK 1st~2nd Grade
- [Virtual Gallery: Bay Area Annual Virtual Chuseok Festival 2021 Youth Art Contest](https://oacc.cc/2021-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/) - Bay Area Annual Virtual Chuseok Festival 2021 Youth Art Contest Please enjoy all the wonderful, creative artworks received for the second art contest for KCI’s 2021 Virtual Chuseok Festival! Thank you to everyone who submitted an artwork to this contest. Public voting for the Audience Choice Award has ended! Kindergarten~2nd Grade Category Jury Choice &
- [Community Voices to Empower Change Series](https://oacc.cc/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/) - "Community Voices to Empower Change" will present a series of four literary programs during 2020-2021. Each will examine and explore a pertinent topic or issue that reflects current interests and concerns within our community. Through a variety of programming formats, we will encourage reading, thinking, dialogue, and reflection that will help raise awareness and understanding
- [ANNUAL GIVING](https://oacc.cc/annual-giving-program/) - ABOUT THE ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM Your gift supports OACC’s growth as an inter-generational community hub and anchor. OACC aims to support the creative community and address social justice and API issues as a communal space and stage for the artistic expression of diverse Asian heritage. Your generous donations and support go directly to bringing quality
- [South Asian New Year](https://oacc.cc/southasian-ny-2021/) - Content will be released during April 15-16 at 12 noon Pacific. About South Asia South Asia is the southern region of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The region consists of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Topographically, it is dominated by the Indian Plate and
- [Southeast Asian New Year](https://oacc.cc/southeastasian-ny-2021/) - About Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is the southeastern subregion of Asia, consisting of the regions that are geographically south of China, east of the Indian subcontinent and north-west of Australia…Southeast Asia is geographically divided into two subregions, namely Mainland Southeast Asia (or the Indochinese Peninsula) and Maritime Southeast Asia (or the similarly defined Malay Archipelago)
- [Calvert Richard Jones’s Duomo.](https://oacc.cc/calvert-richard-joness-duomo/) - Calvert Richard Jones is a renowned artist who has been at the forefront of the contemporary art scene for decades. His work is known for its wit, humor, and formal inventiveness, and has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. Duomo is a striking sculpture that showcases Jones's distinctive style. Made of welded
- [Weekend Drop-In Sessions December](https://oacc.cc/weekend-drop-in-sessions/) - Are you looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? Consider attending a drop-in session at your local art museum! Drop-in sessions are usually casual, interactive events that allow visitors to explore the museum and engage with the art in a hands-on way. Many drop-in sessions at art museums feature creative activities, like
- [OACC LNY 2021: Tibetan New Year (Losar ལོ་གསར་)](https://oacc.cc/lny-tibet-2021/) - Content is now LIVE! Click on the images below to access the corresponding videos. The content on this page was made possible thanks to the cooperation of the Himalayan Arts and Culture Series. Follow along as Pema and Tashi, the ladies of Himalayan Pantry in Queens, NY, show how to make khapsey, a popular
- [OACC LNY 2021: Japanese New Year (Oshogatsu お正月)](https://oacc.cc/lny-japan-2021/) - Content below is LIVE! Click on the images to access the corresponding videos. Tomoko Tsuji, an ikebana instructor and student of the Ikenobo School, demonstrates a traditional New Year-themed ikebana arrangement. Content created in partnership with Tomoko Tsuji. Kizuna shares a virtual storytelling of Paul Matsushima’s Thank You Very Mochi. When Kimi and her family
- [OACC LNY 2021: Mongolian New Year (Tsagaan Sar Цагаан сар)](https://oacc.cc/lny-mongolia-2021/) - Content below is LIVE! Click on the images below to accessing the corresponding video. Enjoy colorful, captivating Mongolian dances performed by students of GER Youth Center. Content provided by GER Youth Center. Mask artist Gankhuyag Natsag (GanNa) shares his latest documentary “The Old White Man.” Born in Ulaanbaatar, he is world renowned as a master
- [OACC LNY 2021: Korean New Year (Eumnyeok Seollal 음력 설날)](https://oacc.cc/lny-korea-2021/) - Content is LIVE! Click on the images below to access the corresponding videos. Artist Kate Nam introduces the art of minhwa and its significance during the New Year. Enjoy this minhwa painting presentation and demo by Kate! Learn more about Kate Nam. Content created in partnership with Korean Center, Inc. Sarah Kim shares her personal
- [OACC LNY 2021: Vietnamese New Year (Tết)](https://oacc.cc/lny-vietnam-2021/) - Content links are LIVE! Click on the images below to access the corresponding video. Philip Nguyen of NorCal UVSA reads “The Legend of Bánh Chưng and Bánh Dày,” the first story in Vietnamese Children’s Favorite Stories. Stay after to enjoy a conversation about Tết traditions, customs, and superstitions with author Trần Thị Minh Phước Why are
- [OACC LNY 2021: Chinese New Year (Nónglì Xīn Nián 农历新年/農曆新年)](https://oacc.cc/lny-china-2021/) - Content links are LIVE! Click on the images below to access the corresponding video. Author Oliver Chin reads his book, “Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.” The fun-loving calf Olivia befriends the girl Mei, and the two become inseparable soul sisters. But pulling her weight on the farm is no easy task
- [about us 02](https://oacc.cc/about-us-02/) - About muzex The Modern Art Museum Welcome to the World’s Leading Museum of Modern Art. It includes works of art created during the period stretching from about 1860 to the 1970s. Man face fruit divided seasons herb from herb moveth whose. Dominion gathered winged morning, man won’t had fly beginning. Winged have saying behold morning
- [BOARD & STAFF TEST](https://oacc.cc/board-and-staff-test/) - STAFF Saly Lee Executive Director 510-637-0460 salylee@oacc.cc Akemi Chan-Imai Programs Manager 510-637-0461 akemiimai@oacc.cc Cynthia Guevara Facilities and Rentals Manager 510-637-0457 cynthiaguevara@oacc.cc Terri Trang Le Development Manager 510-637-0465 terrile@oacc.cc Marvin Lee Operations Manager 510-637-0464 marvinlee@oacc.cc Rachall Lee Programs Assistant 510-637-0455 rachalllee@oacc.cc Wendy Lin Front Desk Receptionist 510-637-0455 wendylin@oacc.cc BOARD OF DIRECTORS Evelyn Lee President Pacific Gas
- [San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration 1902-1920](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-korean-immigration-virtual-exhibit/) - This exhibit has been divided into thematic sections that correspond with how the physical exhibition would be laid out and experienced. We recommend viewing this exhibit in the order arranged below. Questions about this exhibit? Please contact curator Rosemarie Nahm at rynahm@gmail.com with the subject line “OACC Exhibit.” Curator’s Message When I started studying early
- [Part 1: Introduction to San Francisco Beginnings](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-1/) - Korean immigrant roots in the US are visible today in many ways, from the ubiquity of Korean barbeque and tofu houses at strip shopping malls to seeing Korean American stars like Daniel Dae Kim and Ken Jeong on the big screen. With over one hundred years of immigration history, Korean Americans are now the fifth
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- [Part 7: Portraits of Two Families](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-7/) - THE SHINNS AND THE WHANGS: RETRACING THEIR SAN FRANCISCO BEGINNINGS The following are excerpts from a family immigration story written by members of the third generation Shinns, Philip Shinn, David Shinn, Gail Whang and Michael Shinn. You can read the full text at immigrant-voices.aiisf.org. All photos, courtesy of the Shinn Family.
- [Part 4: Migrating for Work](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-4-2/) - WHERE THEY LIVED, HOW THEY SURVIVED 1902-1920 A majority of the Korean immigrants on the mainland – about 2,500 by 1918 – lived in California with a smaller minority spread out across the Western and Rocky Mountain states. Some worked in Alaska under fishing contracts. Most early immigrants were migrant workers traveling from place to
- [Part 5: Building the Community](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-5/) - HOW THEY ORGANIZED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS Friendship Society (“Chin Mok Hui”) was the first Korean organization to be established on the mainland US. Founded in 1903 by Ahn Chang-ho, Rev. David Lee and other early leaders, the Friendship Society was a supportive organization with a mission to promote the fellowship and mutual assistance
- [Part 9: Additional Readings](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-9/) - Copyright © 2020 by Rosemarie Nahm. All photos in this exhibit were approved for use solely for this exhibit and may not be used for any other purpose. RETURN TO ALL OACC EXHIBITIONSVIEW ALL OACC EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS IN CALENDAR FORMAT
- [Part 8: Contributions of Korean Americans](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-8/) - A few early Korean immigrants struck fame and fortune. But for most early Korean pioneers, their greatest legacies were in simple virtues such as hard work, determination and raising healthy kids. Highlighted here are the faces of some of the early Korean pioneers who started their immigrant journey in San Francisco. Despite daunting challenges of
- [Part 6: Leading the Independence Movement](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-6/) - Korean immigration of the early 1900s was profoundly affected by the rise of Japanese power in Korea. Many early immigrants came here to escape from life under the Japanese and wanted nothing more than to see Korea’s independence restored. The fight for independence gave the Koreans in America reasons to mobilize, advocate for themselves and
- [Part 2: Koreans at Angel Island Immigration Station](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-2/) - KOREANS AT ANGEL ISLAND LEE BUM YOUNG: A STUDENT On July 9, 1913, a young Korean by the name of An Chang Da arrived at the port of San Francisco aboard the S.S. Mongolia. His real name was Lee Bum Young. He was traveling with five other Korean men and claimed to be a student,
- [Part 3: San Francisco Koreans, Who Were They?](https://oacc.cc/sf-beginnings-part-3/) - A SMALL GROUP OF POLITICAL EXILES AND STUDENT ACTIVISTS landed in San Francisco before 1910. Immigrants in this group consisted mostly of well-educated, activist students. Some had participated in reform movements in Korea. When those reforms failed, they became fugitives in their own country. Others were part of the resistance movement against Japan’s rise in
- [ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE](https://oacc.cc/artists-in-residence/) - About the Artist in Residence Program OACC’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program aims to support Bay Area emerging and established artists in the creation of a new work. This program seeks to provide an opportunity for local artists to expand and deepen their creative work in collaboration with a community-oriented cultural organization. By providing tangible
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- [News Masonary](https://oacc.cc/news-masonary/) - Join us at “Meet the Artist” series By: Darren Murata No Comments Are you looking for a unique and inspiring way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Consider joining us at our art museum for our “Meet the Artist” series! Our “Meet the ... Learn More Opening of exhibition “Contemporary Abstractions.” By: Darren Murata No Comments
- [News Grid](https://oacc.cc/news-grid/) - May 14, 2020 By: Darren Murata No Comments Exhibition, “Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World.” Attention art lovers! Our museum is excited to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, “Global Perspectives: Art from Around the World.” This groundbreaking show features works by artists from ... Learn More May 14, 2020 By: Darren Murata
- [Weekend Drop-In Sessions 2021 Special](https://oacc.cc/events-details/) - The Modern Art Museum is pleased to offer weekend drop-in sessions for visitors of all ages. These sessions are designed to be a fun and interactive way to engage with contemporary art, and no prior knowledge or experience is necessary. During the drop-in sessions, museum educators will lead participants in a variety of hands-on activities
- [Our All Events Style  03](https://oacc.cc/events-03/) - Oct 25, 2021 12.00am - 04.00pm Don't miss the Weekend Drop-In Sessions 1 West 52 Street, Mangatha Details Oct 25, 2021 12.00am - 04.00pm Upcoming show: Intern Insights Tour 55, Wetbaniakhamar Khulna Details Oct 25, 2021 12.00am - 04.00pm Calvert Richard Jones’s Duomo. 188,Road 3 ,Shonaganga Khulna Details Oct 25, 2021 12.00am - 04.00pm Living
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- [Our All Events Style  01](https://oacc.cc/events-01/) - Oct 20, 2021 - Oct 25, 2020 Weekend Drop-In Sessions 2021 Special The Modern Art Museum is pleased to offer weekend drop-in sessions for visitors of all ages. These sessions are designed to be a fun and interactive way to engage with contemporary art, and no prior knowledge or experience is necessary. View Details Oct
- [Collections Grid](https://oacc.cc/collections-grid/) - Gallery Explore the Latest Collection All Section Pictures Display Poster Modern Arts + Drawing In 20th-Century Maria Kibtia + Dhaka Painting Show Linda M. Rashid + American Landscape Painting Muhibbur Rashid + European Landscape Painting Jr. Muhibbur Rashid + British Landscape Painting t Alexander Jode + Medieval Painting Gallery Soloman Solon More Than 1250 Exhibits!
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- [Collections Full](https://oacc.cc/collections-full/) - Gallery Explore The Collection St. Catherine Alexandria in Prison Linda M. Dugan Alexandria in Prison Maria Rashid Tower of Babel (Babylon) Haris Bella The Lascaux Cave Muhibbur Rashid Mercenary Soldiers In Ottoman Jr. Haris Miallas More Than 1250 Exhibits! Every day more exhibits arrive in our museum. Do not wait and buy a ticket now.
- [Membership](https://oacc.cc/membership/) - Membership Join The Club! Become a member of the art & history museum, show your support, and receive a range of year-round membership benefits. Becoming a member of The Modern Art Museum is a great way to support contemporary art and to enjoy all that the museum has to offer. As a member, you will
- [FAQ](https://oacc.cc/faq/) - Faq session Frequently Asked Question Man face fruit divided seasons herb from herb moveth whose. Dominion gathered winged morning, man won’t had fly beginning. Winged have saying behold morning greater void shall created whose blessed herb light fruitful open void without itself whales.Good every beginning had one two gathered from living place seasons them divide
- [Veneu](https://oacc.cc/veneu/) - Venue Museum Locations Are you looking for a unique and inspiring venue to visit? Consider checking out your local art museum! Art museums offer a wide variety of exhibits and programming that are sure to engage and educate visitors of all ages. Explore the new art and culture, Art museums offer chance to see &
- [Home 01](https://oacc.cc/home-01/) - Awesome of Collection The World’s Leading Museum of Contemporary Art Our Events The Past is our Future Discover the Treasures of a Egypt Historical Museum Our Events Open Hours Daily: 9.30 AM–6.00 PM Sunday & Holidays: Closed All Hours Find Location Muszex Museums 32 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA Getting Here Get Ticket Muszex Museums 32
- [23rd Annual Gala - Strong Women, Strong Communities](https://oacc.cc/23rd-annual-gala/) - Thank you for your generous support for OACC! See the photos HERE Please check back for more photos from the gala in a few days. Video Credits: Youtube: @matthewevs Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) invites you to the 23rd Annual Gala to celebrate the extraordinary Asian American women leaders who are creating positive social impact
- [Presenters and Honorees](https://oacc.cc/gala-bios/) - GALA CO-CHAIRS ANGELA TSAY CEO AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OAKLANDISH A pioneering retailer of civic pride apparel based in Oakland, Oaklandish was the first company in the United States to launch mobile retail and has since continued to be a retail trailblazer setting business standards in social responsibility and community engagement. Oaklandish is a certified B
- [2019 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE](https://oacc.cc/2019-artists-in-residence/) - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2019 From left to right: (1)Loiter at SOMArts photo credit to Scott Tsuchitani (2)We are Survivors” from Alie Jones (3)Carson Ash Beker Intersectional Theater Project: Community Voices This program aims to foster emerging and established Bay Area artists in creating new works to premiere at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Past
- [Intersectional Theater Project: Community Voices](https://oacc.cc/artists-in-residence/communityvoices/) - ARTWORKS BY JEANNETTE NEWBY-JAMES Ballet Slipper Blingmobile Cherry Blossum Tree Dad and Tractor Fairyland Filoli Gardens Filoli Gardens Hologram Mikenmic Newby Park Teen Janine MONOLOGUE BY JOHN HILDENBRAND Monologue STORY BY DERA WILLIAMS First Earthquake Peggy D Williams KindGarfield
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- [OACC IN THE NEWS](https://oacc.cc/oacc-in-the-news/) - OACC in the News Peace Lantern Ceremony 2018 442 Exhibition The Cooking Project 2018 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference Program OACC’s Forgotten Heroes of the Delano Grape Strike and UFW Mapping Small Arts & Culture Organizations of Color in Oakland Pathways to Equity Fellowship Launch Drums of Asia 2015 by kpop TV Groovin’ With Dragon
- [OACC CURRENT EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS](https://oacc.cc/oacc-current-events-exhibitions/) - CURRENT EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS VIEW ALL CURRENT OACC EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS IN CALENDAR FORMAT UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English)Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration CampTales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong
- [WISHLIST](https://oacc.cc/wishlist/) - Would you like to get a gift for OACC but don’t know what we need? Here is a list that has been compiled by our staff: * Hi-speed Computer * Laptop Computers * Printing Service (Postcards) * Art Supplies Contact: info@oacc.cc
- [SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES](https://oacc.cc/sponsorship-opportunities/) - We invite you to have your commercial message displayed on our new 65” lobby screen with your generous sponsorship. Your message will be exposed to over 25,000 people annually who visit OACC from Chinatown, Oakland, and the entire Bay Area. For more information or to be a sponsor, contact Tamiko Wong at tamikowong(at)oacc.cc or (510) 637-0460. OACC Business
- [News](https://oacc.cc/news/) - OACC's Newsletter Archive Link to Newsletter Archive OACC in the News The Cooking Project 2018 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference Program OACC’s Forgotten Heroes of the Delano Grape Strike and UFW Mapping Small Arts & Culture Organizations of Color in Oakland Pathways to Equity Fellowship Launch Community Partnerships Auditions First Wednesdays Madison Park Community Event
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- [Paid Community Engagement Internship Opportunity](https://oacc.cc/paid-community-engagement-internship-opportunity/) - Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) Paid Community Engagement Internship Opportunity Feb. 1, 2019 –December 31, 2019 Responsibilities: Help plan and implement OACC’s participation in “First Wednesdays at Madison Park” afternoon event and “Lincoln Summer Nights” (first Friday of the month from 4-9p May – Oct). Duties include: Attend planning meetings (first Monday of the month
- [Administrative Intern](https://oacc.cc/administrativeintern/) - Internship Program Mission OACC builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) arts and culture programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, cultural identity, collaborations, and social justice. About the Internship Program We are looking for top talent to join our team in all of our departments. OACC internships are volunteer-based/unpaid and are
- [Outreach & Communications Intern (Marketing)](https://oacc.cc/marketingintern/) - Internship Program Mission OACC builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) arts and culture programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, cultural identity, collaborations, and social justice. About the Internship Program We are looking for top talent to join our team in all of our departments. OACC internships are volunteer-based/unpaid and are
- [2018 Archived OACC Activities](https://oacc.cc/2018-e-news-archived/) - 2018 Month: January Monthly News Letter Film Screening: ‘Defender’ Followed by Q&A With San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi January 27, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 Limited seating reserve your FREE ticket at Eventbrite Defender, created by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi, focuses on Adachi

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- [THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=thank-you-to-our-generous-supporters) - THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS We gratefully acknowledge funders and donors who made gifts between July1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Your generous donations and support go directlyto bringing quality APIA programming to OACC.
- [Class Page Section](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=class-page-section) - 2nd Fridays, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays 2-4PM Ikebana Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back over 550 years and is still practiced in modern-day Japan. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. Wednesdays 5:30-7PM Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Learn how
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- [Music classes 1 up](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=music-classes-1-up) - Saturday 12-1PM Chinese Music Lessons Learn how to play Chinese music with Cheung, Wa Mandy
- [Classes Page Class](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=classes-page-class) - Learn an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. Lunchtime Tai Chi Lunchtime Tai ChiThursdays10:45 – 11:45 AM Wu Style Tai Chi12 – 1 PM Beginners Tai Chi How do I sign up for a class at OACC? Most of the classes offered at OACC are in-person and require participants to observe our
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- [Rentals OACC (internal)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=rentals-oacc-internal-2) - Template> Rentals OACC (internal)> Auditorium About the Auditorium The Edward W. Chin Auditorium is a space that has dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics. Submit an inquiry Looking to book a space? Just fill out a
- [Section with photo and button](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=section-with-photo-and-button) - Location and Mission We are centrally located in Chinatown’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza, above the Oakland Asian Library with convenient garage parking. OACC is very easily accessible by public transit, including 12th St. and Lake Merritt BART stations, many AC Transit routes and Amtrak.All funds from the rentals of our facilities are channeled directly
- [image with box and text](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=image-with-box-and-text) - Poinciana Hung-Haas For the past seven years, Poinciana has developed her fine art and fashion design skills through her education at Oakland School for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited at the Exploratorium in San Francisco and throughout Downtown Oakland. Poinciana also created the Dragon Power design representing Oakland Chinatown, which is currently being
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- [Donate OACC](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=donate-oacc) - Connecting generations and cultures to build stronger, more vibrant communities. Donate to OACC Donate Online Want to join us today? Here’s a quick way to support our mission. Give Now Why Donate Today Your gift supports OACC’s growth as an intergenerational community hub and anchor. We aim to support the creative community and address social
- [Rentals OACC (internal)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=rentals-oacc-internal) - Template> Rentals OACC (internal)> Auditorium About the Auditorium The Edward W. Chin Auditorium is a space that has dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics. Submit an inquiry Looking to book a space? Just fill out a
- [Rentals OACC (main)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=rentals-oacc-main) - Renting at OACC About renting at OACC The Oakland Asian Cultural Center features a 15,000 square-foot center including a 325-seat auditorium designed with lighting, sound stage and dressing rooms for performances and flexible seating arrangements. We also offer classrooms, conference rooms, dance studio, commercial kitchen and an exhibit space that offers year-round opportunities
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- [Events OACC (main)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=events-oacc-main) - Explore cultural programs that bring us together OACC EVENTS Featured Event March 2026 Mar 15 15 March 2026 Tales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy WongSunday, March 151:00-3:00 pmFREE Join us for two short documentaries celebrating the life and art of Flo Oy Wong—Tales of the Tofu Goddess:
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- [Visiting OACC](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=visiting-oacc) - Visiting OACC Covid policies See our four-step process to safely host you in person. GO OACC Address Pacific Renaissance Plaza388 Ninth Street, Suite 290Oakland, California 94607 Between Franklin and Webster Street, second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland’s Chinatown. Our hours Wednesday through Saturday – 12 pm to 5 pm*ALSO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT (please
- [Home Hero Banner (without content box)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=home-hero-banner-without-content-box) - Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building
- [Home Hero Banner (right content box)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=home-hero-banner-right-content-box) - Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building
- [Home Hero Banner (left content box)](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=home-hero-banner-left-content-box) - Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building vibrant communities through API arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. Oakland Asian Cultural Center About Us Building
- [Event Featuring Two Columns](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=event-featuring-two-columns) - Name Eth-Noh-Tec: Since 1981, award-winning Co-Directors Nancy Wang, dancer, choreographer, performer and playwright, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, musician, composer, performer and playwright, have created and staged original performances and conducted workshops in the Bay Area, across the nation and oceans in libraries, festivals, conferences, museums, and schools reaching audiences exceeding a million people, including at the
- [Event Featuring One Column](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=event-featuring-one-column) - Poinciana Hung-Haas For the past seven years, Poinciana has developed her fine art and fashion design skills through her education at Oakland School for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited at the Exploratorium in San Francisco and throughout Downtown Oakland. Poinciana also created the Dragon Power design representing Oakland Chinatown, which is currently being
- [Event Featuring Primary Block](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=event-featuring-primary-block) - Poinciana Hung-Haas For the past seven years, Poinciana has developed her fine art and fashion design skills through her education at Oakland School for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited at the Exploratorium in San Francisco and throughout Downtown Oakland. Poinciana also created the Dragon Power design representing Oakland Chinatown, which is currently being
- [Default Kit](https://oacc.cc/?elementor_library=default-kit-2)

## 3D FlipBook

- [Strategic Plan 2020-2023](https://oacc.cc/3d-flip-book/strategic-plan-2020-2023/)

## Projects

- [Drawing In 20th-Century](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-15/)
- [Dhaka  Painting Show](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-14/)
- [American  Landscape Painting](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-13/)
- [European  Landscape Painting](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-12/)
- [British Landscape Painting t](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-11/)
- [Medieval Painting Gallery](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-10/)
- [Asian New Art Gallery](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-9/)
- [Asian Landscape Painting](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-8/)
- [Indian Modern Art](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-7/)
- [Modern Art & Panting](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-6/)
- [Digital Painting 3D](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-5/)
- [3D Painting and Digital](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-4/)
- [Commercial Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-3/)
- [Personal Painting Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting-2/)
- [Charity Painting Event](https://oacc.cc/muzex_project/english-landscape-painting/)

## Teams

- [Angel Casondra](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/angel-casondra/)
- [Allan Campbell](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/allan-campbell/)
- [Diana Leach](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/diana-leach/)
- [Violet Jones](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/violet-jones-2/)
- [Sarah Boyd](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/sarah-boyd-2/)
- [Marguerite Holt](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/marguerite-holt-2/)
- [Olga Coleman](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/olga-coleman/)
- [Owen Moran](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/owen-moran/)
- [Genevieve Lawrence](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/genevieve-lawrence/)
- [Violet Jones](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/violet-jones/)
- [Sarah Boyd](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/sarah-boyd/)
- [Marguerite Holt](https://oacc.cc/muzex_team/marguerite-holt/)

## Events

- [Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp](https://oacc.cc/event/topaz-toddlers/) - On view February 4-March 14Wed-Sat, 12 noon-5 pm FREE This exhibit showcases the art, stories, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp, Topaz. Despite unjust imprisonment, these toddlers experienced preschool life much like other American children, taught by dedicated Japanese American teachers. More than 70 years later, a collection of art
- [Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English)](https://oacc.cc/event/bike-basics/) - Saturday, February 2812 noon-1 pmFREE New to bike commuting or just curious about how to make it work better for you? This welcoming workshop is your starting point for building confidence, learning skills, and finding joy in the ride. This one-hour bilingual workshop is presented by Bike East Bay in partnership with the Oakland Asian
- [Tales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong](https://oacc.cc/event/tofu-goddess/) - Sunday, March 151:00-3:00 pmFREE Join us for two short documentaries celebrating the life and art of Flo Oy Wong—Tales of the Tofu Goddess: The Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong, and Drawn from Life: The Creative Legacy of Flo Oy Wong. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Flo Oy Wong, historian Roy
- [Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/lny-bhm-2026/) - Saturday, February 7, 202611 AM – 4 PMFREE REGISTER OACC’s biggest event returns for its 4th year this February. Join us for a joyous convergence of Asian + African American solidarity at our Lunar New Year x Black History Month Celebration! It will feature lion dancers, drummers, performers, arts & crafts, a Kids + Teens
- [February Mending Circle](https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026/) - Friday, February 1312 noon–1 pmFREE Do you have socks that need repair? Are you curious about visible mending? Do you like keeping clothing out of landfills? If you answered yes to any of these, or just want company while you sew, join us for our next Mending Circle at OACC on Friday, Jan 13, at
- [Honoring Day of Remembrance: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp](https://oacc.cc/event/day-of-remembrance-2026/) - Sunday, February 222-4 pmFREE Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.” The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz, analysis
- ["The Asian Elder Portrait Project:" an Exhibition of Drawings by Luke Sera-Tacorda](https://oacc.cc/event/asian-elder-portrait/) - NOW EXTENDED!On view November 5, 2025–January 31, 2026 FREE31 The Asian Elder Portrait Project: The Heart of Chinatown as Seen through the Eyes of a Teen is Luke Sera-Tacorda’s first solo exhibition. Each portrait was drawn with graphite on paper, using a photograph reference of the subject taken by the artist. Society often chooses not to see
- [January Mending Circle](https://oacc.cc/event/mending-jan2026/) - Friday, January 912 noon–1 pmFREE Do you have socks that need repair? Are you curious about visible mending? Do you like keeping clothing out of landfills? If you answered yes to any of these, or just want company while you sew, join us for our next Mending Circle at OACC on Friday, Jan 9, at
- [Reparations: A Film by Jon Osaki](https://oacc.cc/event/reparations-film/) - Sunday, January 252-4 pmFREE Join us for a screening of Reparations, a documentary by Jon Osaki about the four-century struggle to seek repair and atonement for slavery in the United States. In the film, Black and Asian Americans reflect on the legacy of slavery, the inequities that persist, and the critical role that solidarity between
- [From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action](https://oacc.cc/event/activated/) - Sunday, January 111-2:30 pmFREE The Oakland Asian Cultural Center, in collaboration with Kim Tran (from Desai and Tran Consulting), presents: From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action. It’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
- [Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe](https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-couplets/) - Saturday, January 104-6 pmFREE Part memoir, part history, part investigation, Chinese Couplets spans two centuries, three countries and four generations of women. This intimate story reveals the impact of America’s Chinese Exclusion Acts on filmmaker Felicia Lowe’s family. Lowe offers a nuanced, engaging approach to the debate that details the multi-generational effects of ethnically motivated
- [“The Empathizer" A Documentary About Vietnam Screening and Discussion](https://oacc.cc/event/empathizer/) - Friday, December 57-9 pmFREE Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le, who himself spent three years in Vietnam, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese
- [December Mending Circle](https://oacc.cc/event/mending-dec2025/) - Friday, December 512 noon–1 pmFREE Do you have socks that need repair? Are you curious about visible mending? Do you like keeping clothing out of landfills? If you answered yes to any of these, or just want company while you sew, join us for our next Mending Circle at OACC on Friday, Dec 5, at
- [Arabesque: A Middle Eastern Dance and Music Concert](https://oacc.cc/event/arabesque/) - Saturday, November 87-8:30 pmFREE Join critically acclaimed belly dancer Shabnam as she celebrates 20 years of her creative practice with a concert at OACC. She specializes in Orientale Bellydance, which blends ballet and Middle Eastern Dance. This dynamic approach is contemporary, yet honors the traditional roots of Middle Eastern Dance—a lineage that is thousands of
- ["Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America" book talk with Jeff Chang](https://oacc.cc/event/jeff-chang-bruce-lee/) - Wednesday, November 57-8:30 pmFREE Join us for a conversation and book signing with award-winning writer, critic, and cultural observer Jeff Chang as he brings fresh insight and humanity to the legendary Bruce Lee in Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Jeff will be in conversation with filmmaker Ursula Liang. His new
- [She Isn't A Metaphor: An Exhibition of Mixed Media by Nimisha Doongarwal](https://oacc.cc/event/she-isnt-a-metaphor/) - On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday, noon–5 pm She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals, but as powerful, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity,
- [Panel Discussion: A History of Chinese Life Under American Racial Law (1850s-1960s)](https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-author-panel/) - Saturday, September 202-4 pmFREE Join us for life stories of Chinese and Chinese Americans who endured racial violence and discrimination as second-class citizens during the 1850s to 1960s. Ground-breaking authors Michael Luo* and Fae Myenne Ng*, and Wong Kim Ark’s great-grandson Norman Wong, share the stories of Chinese lives under American racial laws enacted to
- [From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community Portraits of Healing](https://oacc.cc/event/from-chinatown-to-west-oakland-community-portraits-of-healing/) - From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community Portraits of Healing Exhibition Dates:Jan. 30, 2025 – May 1, 2025 “There is actually a collective historical trauma that we hold, and we carry… and that we are also trying to recognize and heal for our future generations…” In this new photo exhibition titled From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Ragas in Conversation](https://oacc.cc/event/ragas-conversation/) - With Arjun K. Verma, Anirudh Bharadwaj, Rohan Krishnamurthy Saturday, September 67:30-9 pmFREE Indian classical luminaries Arjun K. Verma, Anirudh Bharadwaj, and Rohan Krishnamurthy come together in a new collaboration of Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. As Bay Area-based ambassadors of Indian music, the trio represents ancient Indian lineages at the frontiers of contemporary experimentation. Performer Bios Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy
- [Oakland Ilokana Film Premiere](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-ilokana/) - Part of the “Rooted in Chinatown” Series Saturday, October 43-5 pmFREE Celebrate Filipino American History Month at OACC! Join us for the premiere of Oakland Ilokana, an intergenerational documentary about legacy, ancestral memory, and the search for connection. Guided by the stories of her aging grandmother—who was one of the first Filipino American children born in
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hawaiian Arts and Culture Day](https://oacc.cc/event/hawaiian-day/) - Saturday, August 1612 pm-5 pmFREE 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
- [Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia film premiere and panel](https://oacc.cc/event/taking-root/) - Saturday, August 23-5 pmFREE Join us for the premiere of Taking Root, a community-organizer produced documentary series. Taking Root amplifies the untold stories of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian refugees who resettled in Philadelphia after the U.S. Wars in Southeast Asia (commonly known as the “Vietnam War”). Directed by Oanh-Nhi Nguyen and co-produced by VietLead, the
- [Satr-e Rahayi: An Exhibition of Calligraphy Works by Hakim Karimzada](https://oacc.cc/event/satr-e-rahayi/) - Satr-e Rahayi:An Exhibition of Calligraphy Works by Hakim Karimzada Exhibition available to view May 16, 2025 – Aug. 9, 2025, during OACC’s business hours “Satr-e Rahayi” (Line of Liberation) is the title of this solo exhibition showcasing Hakim Karimzada’s latest collection of calligraphy works. The name was chosen because the pieces in this collection represent a
- [Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration - Day 2](https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration-day-2/) - Oakland Asian Cultural Center June 21st & 22nd 9am - 5pm, Doors open at 8am Address: 388 9th St. Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 With speakers: • David Inoue • Alice Yang • Frank Abe • Satsuki Ina • Andrew Leong • Eric Muller • Barbara Takei • Mike Ishii • Nancy Ukai • Greg Robinson ...and many more Cost: Free
- [Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration](https://oacc.cc/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/) - Oakland Asian Cultural Center June 21st & 22nd 9am - 5pm, Doors open at 8am Address: 388 9th St. Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 With speakers: • David Inoue • Alice Yang • Frank Abe • Satsuki Ina • Andrew Leong • Eric Muller • Barbara Takei • Mike Ishii • Nancy Ukai • Greg Robinson ...and many more Cost: Free
- [Mending Circle](https://oacc.cc/event/mending-circle/) - MENDING CIRCLE Date & Time: Friday June 6, 2025 at 12pm Address: 388 9th St. Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 Join us as we start an ongoing Mending Circle on Friday June 6, 2025 at 12pm. This group will meet on the first Friday of each month and is free to attend. There will be no instructor, but we will provide basic materials including thread, needles, a sewing machine and some patches will be available. Please bring items that you would like to repair. Cost: Free Bring: Items that need repair
- [[Cancelled] Celebrate Pride with OACC!](https://oacc.cc/event/celebrate-pride-with-oacc/) - Roots, Water, Bloom: A Queer Trans Asian Pacific Islander Experience Saturday, June 7 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Roots, Water, Bloom: A Queer Trans Asian Pacific Islander Experience Saturday, June 77:30pm – 9:00pmTickets: $15 *Masking required for this performance when not actively eating or drinking* Featuring King LOTUS BOY, Piss E Sissy and DJ Del.
- [OACC Summer Showcase!](https://oacc.cc/event/summershowcase/) - SUMMER SHOWCASE Saturday June 14, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm 388 9th St. Suite 290, Oakland Oakland Asian Cultural Center invites you to our upcoming Summer Showcase! Our open house will feature 10 free performances and is an opportunity to learn about the classes offered at OACC year-round. Snacks and prizes will also be available. Performances include: Shabnam Bellydance School DANCE-A-VISION with Carla Service MPWRD Collective Patty Chu’s Chinese Folk Dance Group Kkiri Kkiri Samulnori AYPAL Building API Community Power Taekwondo with Master Sim Chinese Music Lessons Toishan Benevolent Association Johnny Jang Martial Arts
- ["Daryo’s All-American Diner": An Anti-Asian Hate Play](https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/) - Daryo’s All-American Diner: An Anti-Asian Hate Play Sunday, May 18, 20252 PMFREE Daryo’s All-American Diner is a full-length play that follows May Daryo, a struggling 40-something-year-old Asian-American diner co-owner whose life is transformed after a violent attack on her family during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented with natural comedy wit and heartfelt drama, and
- [Open E.A.R.S. for Change](https://oacc.cc/event/open-ears-for-change/) - Our goal is to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture that is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory in Oakland and the greater Bay Area. Scroll down for series content.What is “Open E.A.R.S. for Change” about?“E.A.R.S.” stands for Engage. Activate. Rise-up. Series. This series is an on-going initiative that aims to build stronger allyship and co-conspiratorship among our
- [All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity](https://oacc.cc/event/all-mixed-up-a-mixer-celebrating-multi-racial-identity/) - All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity Friday, Apr. 11, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM$20 – $30 Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, for “All Mixed Up! A Mixer Celebrating Multi-Racial Identity,” a mixer celebrating the diversity, creativity, and unique experiences of multiracial individuals in the AAPI community and
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: "The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide." A Performance by Charya Burt Cambodian Dance.](https://oacc.cc/event/the-rebirth-of-apsara-beyond-genocide/) - Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond GenocideA Performance by Charya Burt Cambodian Dance Saturday, Apr. 19, 2025 3 PM FREE The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide is an adaptive multi-media dance and theatre work observing Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day and the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Khmer Rouge Genocide.
- ["Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music," a Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan.](https://oacc.cc/event/silencing-the-drum-religious-racism-and-afro-brazilian-sacred-music/) - Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music, A Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025 2 PM FREE Join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2 PM, for “Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music, a Book Talk and Dynamic Presentation with Author Dr. Umi Vaughan.” This
- ["The Memory of Taste": Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu](https://oacc.cc/event/thememoryoftaste/) - The Memory of Taste Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 2 PM | FREE Join us for a heartfelt community event as Chef Tu David Phu returns to Oakland, the place where his culinary journey began. In partnership with the Oakland Public Library and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center,
- [Visible Mending For Stains & Patches](https://oacc.cc/event/visiblemending-2/) - VISIBLE MENDINGFOR STAINS & PATCHES Saturday, Apr. 19, 2025 | 12 PM – 2 PM Join us for a mending workshop with the Mending Collective to cover stains and holes using stitching and patching. • Registration is required. • Bring only items that need repair. • Translators are available uponrequest. • Class is free with a
- ["Longing for Attachment" Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/longingforattachment/) - Longing for Attachment Exhibition Dates: June 14 – July 27, 2024 ARTogether and Oakland Asian Cultural Center co-present “Longing for Attachment,” an exhibition curated by Bushra Gill featuring 30+ Bay Area 1st/2nd generation immigrant and refugee artists reflecting on the notion of attachments. As immigrants, refugees, and their descendants, we make choices on what to hold
- [The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman. Book Talk with Author Tim Vandehey and Editor Pattie Fong.](https://oacc.cc/event/themarchfongeustory/) - The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman Book Talk with Author Tim Vandehey and Editor Pattie Fong Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 1 PM | FREE Join us for the release of The March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman, a biography celebrating the life of Asian American
- [Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2025/) - Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity Saturday, February 1, 202511 AM – 4 PMFREE REGISTER Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as we partner with the Malonga Arts Residents Association (MARA), Eastwind Books of Berkeley, Marcus Books, and the Alameda County National Council of Negro Women for the Oakland Asian
- ["The Camps America Built" - Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025](https://oacc.cc/event/campuanamericanstory/) - The Camps America Built – Honoring Day of Remembrance 2025 Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 6:30 PM FREE Join us for the unveiling of The Camps America Built, an immersive portrait project exploring the resilience of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated in camps during WWII. Since 2022, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Haruka Sakaguchi has traveled to all 10 camps
- ["Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong." Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury](https://oacc.cc/event/notyourchinadoll/) - Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025 1 PM FREE Set against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles during the gin-soaked Jazz Age and the rise of Hollywood, Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong celebrates
- [Gumamela: An Intimate Preview. Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and Special Guests Charmaine Clamor, Jorge Mijangos, and Greg Kehret](https://oacc.cc/event/gumamela-an-intimate-preview/) - Gumamela: An Intimate Preview. Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and Special Guests Charmaine Clamor, Jorge Mijangos, and Greg Kehret Friday, March 7, 20257 PM FREE Join us to experience a musical exploration of the Mexican-Filipino connection featuring Florante Aguilar with Cascada de Flores and special guests Charmaine Clamor, Jorge Mijangos, and Greg Kehret. The Gumamela project is
- [Celebrating Asian American Artists from Creative Growth Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/celebratingasianamericanartistsfromcreativegrowth/) - Celebrating Asian American Artists from Creative Growth Exhibition Dates:Nov. 14, 2024 – Jan. 18, 2025 Creative Growth, a non-profit organization based in Oakland, fosters the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities in the contemporary art world. Through a supportive studio environment and gallery representation, they strengthen both individual creativity and community connections. At OACC, we are committed
- [SOLD OUT: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater Khorasan — Afghan and Tajik Poetry and Music](https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sounds-of-greater-khorasan/) - Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration,2 PM Concert FREE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft. The concert will be preceded by a
- [POSTPONED: Visible Mending For Stains & Patches](https://oacc.cc/event/visiblemending/) - VISIBLE MENDINGFOR STAINS & PATCHES Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 | 1 PM – 3 PM 2024年11月9日，星期六，下午一点至三点 DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE’VE POSTPONED THIS EVENT. We apologize for the inconvenience and will share a new event date soon. Join us for a mending workshop with the Mending Collective to cover stains and holes using stitching and patching. •
- [A Short Film Screening and Book Reading Exploring Cambodian & Queer Identity with Jean-Baptiste Phou](https://oacc.cc/event/mymotherstongue-comingoutofmyskin/) - “My Mother’s Tongue”/ “Coming Out of My Skin” A Short Film Screening and Book Reading Exploring Cambodian & Queer Identity with Jean-Baptiste Phou Friday, September 27, 2024 | 6 PM | FREE Join us for a special screening and book reading of recent works by Jean-Baptiste Phou, a writer and multidisciplinary artist born in Paris to Chinese-Cambodian
- [Speed Weave Loom Mending](https://oacc.cc/event/speedweaveloommending/) - Speed Weave Loom Mending Sunday Sept. 29, 2024 | 1 PM – 3 PM 2024 年 9 月 29 日星期日下午 1 点至下午 3 点 Bring a clothing item that needs repair to this mending class to experience the joy of quickly repairing a sock or knitted clothing using a speed weave loom, needle and thread. No
- ["Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong." A Book Reading and Conversation with Author Karen Fang](https://oacc.cc/event/backgroundartist/) - Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong A Book Reading and Conversation with Author Karen Fang Friday, October 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM | FREE You might not know the name Tyrus Wong, but you probably know some of the images he created, including scenes from the beloved Disney classic, Bambi. Yet, when he came
- [OACC Co-Presents: Kearny Street Workshop's "APAture 2024: Return"](https://oacc.cc/event/apature2024/) - APAture 2024: Return October 12, 2024 – November 9, 2024 The Oakland Asian Cultural Center co-presents Kearny Street Workshop’s 2024 APAture festival. APAture is celebrating 25 years of supporting emerging artists from across the Bay Area! From October 13 to November 9th Kearny Street Workshop will be presenting six showcases in venues across the city. The theme for
- [AAPI Voters Have Power Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/aapivotershavepower/) - AAPI VOTERS HAVE POWER Exhibition Dates:Sept. 18, 2024 – Nov. 9, 2024 The Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents “AAPI Voters Have Power,” a powerful new exhibition where art meets activism in a loud call for civic engagement. Dedicated to mobilizing the San Francisco Bay Area Asian Pacific Islander community for this fall’s crucial elections – locally,
- ["Simone" Book Release & Reading](https://oacc.cc/event/simone/) - Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM Join us for the release of Simone, an exciting new picture book, with words by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and art by illustrator Minnie Phan. Simone is an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire. Arrive at 12
- [Precious Beings Exhibition & Closing Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/preciousbeings/) - PRECIOUS BEINGS Finding the connections between endangered ecosystems and the violence inflicted upon Indigenous women. Exhibition Dates:Aug. 1, 2024 – Sept. 7, 2024 Closing Reception: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, 5 PM- 7 PM (Link to Register Below) Western scientific thought has long approached both nature and people of color as territories to be dominated, inspected, and mined for
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau O Keikiali’i in Performance](https://oacc.cc/event/cohhhalauokeikialii/) - Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 1 PM - 4 PM Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant Hawaiian arts and culture. Featuring performances by Halau o Keikiali’i (ancient and modern Hula), Hawaiian music artists Kumu Hula Kawika
- ["Searching for Kapwa" Film Screening and Discussion](https://oacc.cc/event/searchingforkapwa/) - Searching for Kapwa Film Screening and Discussion Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa, or shared identity, Searching for Kapwa is a feature-length film that follows filmmaker Larry D. Lariosa’s quest to understand his ancestral roots and find his place in the arc of history.
- [BomBay to the Bay: a Garba Dance Festival](https://oacc.cc/event/bombaytothebay/) - Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 5 PM – 9:30 PM *ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Join us on August 3, 2024, 5 PM – 9:30 PM, at BomBay to the Bay: A Garba Dance Festival featuring live music by Bay Area garba legends Madhvi and Asim Mehta, a dance lesson, community dancing, and artists to explore! Garba is
- [AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Jam 2024](https://oacc.cc/event/aapimentalhealthjam2024/) - AAPI Mental Health & Wellness Jam 2024 Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 12 PM - 4 PM Join OACC and PEERS for an AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam, where we will embrace the warmth of our community and celebrate joy. We hope to create a space where Asian American and Pacific Islander communities can
- ["Dalit Dreamlands: Toward an Anti-Caste Future" Exhibition and Opening Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/dalitdreamlands/) - Dalit dreamlands: toward an anti-caste future Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA), ARTogether, Discostan, and Oakland Asian Cultural Center co-presents “Dalit Dreamlands: Toward an Anti-Caste Future” – a landmark multimedia Dalit art exhibition and dance party that will bring together over 30 multiply marginalized artists from Dalit*, Adivasi*, Bahujan*, Afro-Indian, Indo-Caribbean, and Muslim communities to
- [How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: A Fireside Chat with Clinician, Speaker, Coach, and Author Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT](https://oacc.cc/event/howkdramascantransformyourlife/) - how k-dramas can transform your life Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health, licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us,
- [Interwoven Stories of Culture, Belonging, and Change, Featuring Ishami Dance Company](https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstories/) - Interwoven Stories of Culture, Belonging, and Change A journey through cultural stories, memories and histories. What is the journey of a story and how does it shift, evolve and change? Using South Asian contemporary movement and music, Ishami Dance Company creates a unique experience of love and displacement, love and longing, resilience and regeneration. This program
- [Movement Workshop: Interwoven Stories of Culture, Belonging, and Change, Facilitated by Ishami Dance Company](https://oacc.cc/event/interwovenstoriesworkshop/) - movement workshop: Interwoven Stories of Culture, Belonging, and Change A workshop designed for anyone who is curious, open and willing to explore movement. This is not a technique or choreography class, it is rooted in improvisation, movement meditation and sharing energy with fellow movers. All ages and abilities are welcome. Limited spots available! This program is co-presented
- [Premiere Short Film Documentaries From Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra’s 2018 Performance with Angela Davis and Janice Mirikitani Followed by a Live Performance](https://oacc.cc/event/premierewithanthonybrown/) - Premiere Short Film Documentaries From Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra’s 2018 Performance with Angela Davis and Janice Mirikitani Followed by a Live Performance Join us for a screening of two short films of Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra performance in 2018, Go For Broke! and Down By The Riverside, featuring Janice Mirikitani and Angela Davis. Followed by a live
- [Southeast Asian New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/southeastasianny/) - southeast asian new year celebration Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12 PM – 3 PM, for an afternoon of performances, workshops, and vendors as we celebrate the Iu Mien and Cambodian New Year. Register WORKSHOPS Khmer Traditional Costumes & Games with Sovandy HangMien Egg Net making with the Iu Mien Scholarship Fund (IMSC)
- [Philippine Master Culture Bearers of T’boli, Yakan, Kalinga People: Weaving Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/philippinemasterculturebearers/) - Philippine Master Culture Bearers Of T’boli, Yakan, Kalinga People: Weaving Workshop Photo Caption/Credit: (Left to Right) Virgie Nicodemus; Boi Myrna Bebing Pula, photo by Gabriel Nivera; Evelynda Otong Hamja, photo by Artu Nepomuceno; Jenny Bawer Young Join visiting T’boli master culture bearer Boi Myrna Bebing Pula, Yakan master weaver Evelynda Otong Hamja, Kalinga Master Weaver
- ["Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" Book Release Reading with William Gee Wong](https://oacc.cc/event/sonsofchinatown/) - “Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America” Book Release Reading With William Gee Wong William “Bill” Gee Wong will read from his newly published book “Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America”, followed by a conversation with Harvey Dong, of Eastwind Books, and a book signing. Register About William Gee
- [Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices/) - “Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses” features stories and portraits from six cultural keepers whose businesses have been and continue to be Chinatown pillars. Oral histories will feature stories about the legacy and contributions of Cam Ahn Restaurant, Green Fish Market, Draline Tong Herbs, Yuen Hop Market, Imperial Soup, and the Great China (1950s). Featuring photos
- [Passage: A Dancing Moons Festival Art Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/passageexhibit/) - Passage: A Dancing Moons Festival Art Exhibition As part of its Dancing Moons Festival 2024, the Oakland Ballet presents Passages, an exhibition celebrating the creativity, culture, and artistic expression of these participating AAPI artists: Sanjay Vora, Dave Young Kim, Ranu Mukherjee, Mark Shigenaga, JaYing Wang, and Kyong Ae Kim. Through captured movements, paintings, photographs and
- [Love and Protect Mural Series](https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotect/) - “Love and Protect” is a condemnation of violence and a commitment to uplift, nourish, fortify and pay homage to our communities so that when we rise, we rise up together. On April 10th-11th, 2021, local Asian and Black Bay Area visual artists and community members came together to produce a series of mobile public art
- ["Love & Protect" Mural Series Closing Reception and AR Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotectclosingreception/) - “Love & Protect” Mural Series Closing Reception & AR workshop Join us for the closing reception of the “Love & Protect” Mural Series, and meet and celebrate with some of the artists, learn how the AR exhibit was created in collaboration with Black Terminus AR, and learn how to create your own! Closing Reception & AR
- [Save the Date: Vibe, Vine, & Vino Fundraiser and Mixer](https://oacc.cc/event/vibevinevino-2/) - Stay tuned for more information soon! This event is co-sponsored by Project by Project.
- [Book Reading with Grace Lin](https://oacc.cc/event/chinesemenu/) - Join OACC and Eastwind Books of Berkeley for a book talk with award-winning and bestselling children’s book author Grace Lin in celebrating the release of her new anthology, CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods (suitable for ages 8 – 12 years old). From fried dumplings to fortune
- [“Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” Book Launch with Curtis Chin](https://oacc.cc/event/everything-i-learned-i-learned/) - Register for this event REGISTER Featuring CURTIS CHIN A co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in New York City, Curtis Chin served as the non-profits’ first Executive Director. He went on to write for network and cable television before transitioning to social justice documentaries. Chin has screened his films at over 600 venues in
- ["The Six: The Untold Story of RMS Titanic’s Chinese Passengers" Film Screening & Discussion with Research Team Members](https://oacc.cc/event/thesix/) - REGISTER When RMS Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, barely 700 people escaped with their lives. Among them were six Chinese men. Arriving in New York with the other survivors, the six were met not with compassion, but suspicion and slander. Less than 24 hours later, they were expelled from the country, and
- [Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2024: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2024/) - REGISTER Join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024 as we partner with the Malonga Arts Residents Association (MARA) for the Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s second annual Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration. We welcome our community back for another celebration of Asian and African-American solidarity through art, music, and dance. We are thrilled to
- [ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066](https://oacc.cc/event/alternative-facts/) - “ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion In honor of Day of Remembrance, join us on Thursday, February 15, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana. Day of
- ["Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj](https://oacc.cc/event/methodsampling/) - "Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj Join us for the Bay Area premiere of the documentary film, “Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together” featuring Ensemble Mik Nawooj, on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7 PM. After the screening, we will have
- [Dancing Moons Festival 2024](https://oacc.cc/event/dancingmoons2024/) - Oakland Ballet Company & the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presentsDancing Moons Festival 2024 Featuring works from Elaine Kudo, Phil Chan, Caili Quan, and Seyong Kim! Performance Dates:Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:30pmFriday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30pmSaturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm BUY TICKETS Details About the 2024 Program Below: Oakland Ballet Angel Island
- [Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition Opening Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices-opening-reception/) - REGISTER FOR OPENING RECEPTION Exhibition Opening Reception “Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses” features stories and portraits from six cultural keepers whose businesses have been and continue to be Chinatown pillars. Oral histories will feature stories about the legacy and contributions of Cam Ahn Restaurant, Green Fish Market, Draline Tong Herbs, Yuen Hop Market, Imperial Soup,
- [7th Street’s Secret Sauce: Celebrating Everett and Jones Barbeque’s 50-Year Legacy](https://oacc.cc/event/everettjones/) - Featured Artists & Curators Kenneth McGhee Kenneth McGhee is a Los Angeles County native, raised in the San Fernando Valley, California. His true passion for drawing began at 6 years of age, with his main inspirations being the illustrators of DC, Marvel comic books, and Mad Magazine. He began a formal art education at Art
- [Unsigned, Unsealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)](https://oacc.cc/event/poinciana/) - Poinciana Hung-Haas is a Chinese-American arts activist who grew up in Oakland Chinatown. She uses arts as a medium to share stories of growing up in a town engulfed by a rich culture, one that is filled with a diversity of people, music, food, and street art. Her upcoming exhibition, Unsigned, Unsealed, Delivered (I'm Yours),
- ["Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage" Performing Arts Series](https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage-performing-arts-series/) - “Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage” (COHH) champions local Asian and Asian Pacific Islander performing artists, with the goal of providing a platform for accomplished local performing artists and exposing our diverse community in the East Bay to compelling, culturally relevant artists and performances that inspire intergenerational and cross-cultural exchange. 2022-2023 Season This season is supported in
- [AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam](https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-wellness-jam/) - Join OACC and PEERS for an AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam, where we will embrace the warmth of our community and celebrate joy. We hope to create a space where Asian American and Pacific Islander communities can access tools and resources to address the needs of the whole person, and have many options for
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism, the SPULU Experience](https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-spulu/) - What does the world of Pasifika Futurism look like? How do we express our native traditions, immigrant culture, and queerness in one body? Join us for the final event in our Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage series by Oakland native, SPULU. Through the lens of SPULU (a creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and multidisciplinary performing artist), the audience
- [Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence](https://oacc.cc/event/strong-like-bamboo/) - On Sunday, May 28th, from 2pm to 5pm, six professional Asian American storytellers, co-hosted by Eth-Noh-Tec and Oakland Asian Cultural Center, will share their stories of discrimination and the outcomes that can strengthen our own ability to not only survive, but thrive in this continuing era of anti-Asian hate. About the Program A panel will
- [Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange](https://oacc.cc/event/distant-journeys/) - This exhibit highlights journeys of cultural exchange the indigenous people of Taiwan embarked on in the distant past and more contemporary times. Through object storytelling, viewers will begin by retracing prehistoric canoe-based trade networks that once flourished between peoples of Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and how Southeast Asian artist & curator Anthonie Tumpag draws upon
- [Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators](https://oacc.cc/event/findyourcrew/) - The future of filmmaking is in the Bay Area! In 2023, the film industry is finally recognizing that diversity in representation has a huge impact in the stories we tell and the audiences we connect with. From Black Panther to Shang-Chi, the Bay Area has contributed incredible talent and storytelling to the film industry. At
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper](https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sop/) - Where are you from? Where are you really from? Join us for this special performance featuring Son of Paper at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, as we come together to celebrate our complex lineage and deep histories as Asian Americans. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with our cultural roots, from San Francisco
- [Current Exhibition: Li Ching World](https://oacc.cc/event/lichingworld-2/) - Li Ching World can be viewed at OACC during OACC’s business hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 12 PM-5 PM) starting March 1st, 2023 through April 22nd, 2023. As an immigrant Asian-American woman artist, Li Ching Accurso wants her art to be an encouraging message to the Asian American community and beyond. Her work elevates the voices
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye, SURRIJA, and Nikbo](https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-rootingself/) - What does it feel like to be Asian American in 2023? How do we express the depth and nuance of our identities? Join us on Earth Day for this special performance featuring Asian-American soul-pop band Joe Kye & the Givers (Portland), electro-pop singer-songwriter SURRIJA (LA), and “third culture pop” musician Nikbo (SF), whose music and
- [2023 Virtual Community Night Market](https://oacc.cc/event/vcnm-apply/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center invites local business and organizations to take part in our upcoming Virtual Community Night Market. The Night Market will be a virtual "one-stop-shop" marketplace featuring Oakland/Bay Area-based and Oakland values-inspired businesses, including BIPOC businesses and artists. We aim to engage a wide consumer audience of individuals interested in API and/or
- [Have You Eaten Yet? A Conversation with Cheuk Kwan & Martin Yan on Food and the Chinese Diaspora](https://oacc.cc/event/have-you-eaten-yet/) - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT From Cape Town, South Africa, to small-town Saskatchewan, family-run Chinese restaurants are global icons of immigration, community, and delicious food. The cultural outposts of far-flung settlers, bringers of dim sum, Peking duck and creative culinary hybrids, Chinese restaurants are a microcosm of greater social forces. They are an insight into
- [Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/) - Part of OACC’s Open E.A.R.S. for Change series In partnership with the EastSide Arts Alliance and the Joyce Gordon Gallery, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents the reinstallation of “Bandung To The Bay,” a showcase of the history of Black and Asian solidarity across various movements. This exhibition consists of historical, archival documents connected to
- [Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/lnyxbhm/) - You can livestream this event by clicking here. LANGUAGE AND ACCESSIBILITY We will have interpreters for ASL translation during the performances in the auditorium. There will be accessible seating for any wheelchair users. If you have any accessibility needs, please email programs@oacc.cc or let an OACC staff member know at the event. Volunteering Interested in volunteering for the event?
- [Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing)](https://oacc.cc/event/dor-community-map-project-2/) - Day of Remembrance Community Map Project by Yoko Oji Kikuchi: This project is in honor of Day of Remembrance on February 19th, which marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the
- [Singles Oakferno: 21+ Singles Mixer for Young Professionals](https://oacc.cc/event/singlesoakferno/) - Attention all singletons! It is time to emerge from the frosty shells of your lonely, wintry heart and find new love this spring. Whether you're looking for that special someone or to just make new friends, join us at Singles Oakferno for an electrifying night of fun, flirting, and new connections. Held at the luxurious
- [PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong](https://oacc.cc/event/peonyamour/) - Raymond Douglas Chong (Zhang Weiming) was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is sixth generation Chinese American. His family roots in America extend back to California Gold Rush (1849 to 1855), First Transcontinental Railroad (1865 to 1869), Boston Chinatown (1891 to 1926), Imperial Restaurant at Central Square in Cambridge (1923 to 1936), Kubla Khan
- [Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company](https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival/) - Celebrate AAPI Choreographers With Us! This year’s Dancing Moons Festival features the world premiere of Exquisite Corpse - a new ballet co-choreographed by Phil Chan, Seyong Kim, and Elaine Kudo. Based on a Surrealist parlor game invented in 1925 in which players collaboratively create a figure by taking turns drawing sections of a body on a sheet
- [SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing](https://oacc.cc/event/dustchild/) - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Our apologies for the inconvenience. Book Talk and Discussion with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Thi Bui Join us at OACC for a powerful author talk and reading with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and her new novel, Dust Child. Author Thi Bui will moderate a discussion with
- [MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza](https://oacc.cc/event/my-bf-apocalypse/) - To celebrate Valentine's Day and the release of antmen pimentel mendoza's chapbook MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE, join the poet in an evening of queer and trans love poetry. antmen will host a writing exercise and workshop including time to share your newly written work! Arrive with a notebook and an open mind and heart. The
- [Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness](https://oacc.cc/event/pressplay/) - In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 3-9) and World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is exhibiting award-winning mental health comic Press Play to spark meaningful conversations and combat stigmas around mental health. Co-presented by ARTogether and Asian Health Services, in collaboration with community partners NAMI San Francisco Mental
- [Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology](https://oacc.cc/event/uncommonground/) - READINGS • VISUAL ART • WRITING WORKSHOP Featuring readings by Avotcja, C. K. Itamura, Tureeda Mikell, Shizue Seigel, Kimi Sugioka, and Janice Hom. Artwork by Adrian Arias, Salma Arastu, Lorraine Bonner, Mark Harris, Wanda Sabir, Josué Rojas, Twin Walls Mural Company. Followed by an interactive creative writing workshop with the audience. Co-sponsored by Eastwind Books
- [CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives](https://oacc.cc/event/crescenciana/) - Back in San Jose, Lola and I started drawing and painting together. I’d read somewhere that art was a form of therapy with seniors, so we gave it a try. Lola made watercolor paintings, and when they dried I drew her memories on top of them. We called ourselves The Lola x Kenneth Collaboration. When
- [Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA](https://oacc.cc/event/communityofrenda2022/) - OACC is inviting you, our neighbors, to join in creating our 2022 Community Ofrenda! We are participating in the Oakland Museum of California's Día De Los Muertos celebration and we want to include our friends and family in our collaborative ofrenda build. OACC’s ofrenda is dedicated to those who have passed during the pandemic and
- [26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love](https://oacc.cc/event/celebration-asian-love/)
- [Stories From My Mother's House](https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-my-mothers-house/) - Growing up in East Oakland influenced Stan Chan’s art. Stories From My Mother’s House is a curated show featuring artifacts, drawings, and writings on his childhood memories, family gossips, and everyday stories. His parents were able to buy a house in the 1950's and each plexiglass-wooden box contains items that had been accumulating in the
- [Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1](https://oacc.cc/event/solidaritynow/) - The “Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now!” project is a BAMC social action initiative launched in response to the violence against the Asian community, particularly those attacked by African American males in Oakland’s Chinatown. The way these incidents have been covered in the media has created a divide among African Americans and Asians throughout Oakland,
- ["Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED]](https://oacc.cc/event/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/) - Painting the Streets: Oakland Uprising in the Time of Rebellion expresses solidarity with the national and international protests against the police brutality/murder of Black people and systemic-institutional racism in the US with Oakland murals as a local reflection of this historic moment. This oversized art book will impress this through an introduction by Alicia Garza;
- [Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity](https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/) - RSVP for 7/15 RECEPTION Part of OACC’s Open E.A.R.S. for Change series In partnership with the EastSide Arts Alliance and the Joyce Gordon Gallery, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents “Bandung To The Bay,” a showcase of the history of Black and Asian solidarity across various movements. This exhibition consists of historical, archival documents connected
- [OACC Gala 2022](https://oacc.cc/event/gala-2022/) - More details coming soon…
- [Minhwa Family Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/minhwa-family-workshop-2022/) - Korean Traditional Folk Art, Minhwa, is a type of painting that became popular during the Joseon era. It was painted by unknown artisans, who used symbolism to express their feelings of happiness, anger, and love in everyday life. Minhwa paintings are typically used to decorate palaces and homes and to celebrate joyful family occasions. Minhwa artist
- ["Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/lil-tokyo-reporter-10th-anniversary-screening/) - In celebration of the 10th anniversary of “Lil Tokyo Reporter,” OACC presents a special screening followed by a film talk with director Jeffrey Chin. He will be joined by Chris Tashima who plays Sei Fujii in the film and others. Lil Tokyo Reporter is a film inspired by the True Story of Civil Rights Leader
- [KCCEB Community Healing Space](https://oacc.cc/event/kcceb-community-healing-space-2022/) - Now extended to June 23rd! With 2 years of chaos, pandemic, and API hate, do you feel unheard, worried, hopeless, or triggered after all this? KCCEB's Community Healing Space is here to provide the API community a safe space to share your stories and resources, support one another, and amplify our collective voices. This support
- [Jikimee - AAPI Elder Voices](https://oacc.cc/event/jikimee/) - In collaboration with the Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB), Oakland Asian Cultural Center's AAPI Elder Voices Project presents a storytelling and photo exhibit that shares stories of resilience and strength of community seniors. Throughout the pandemic, KCCEB has convened monthly online gatherings with Korean American seniors to combat their isolation. Named “Jikimee”
- [Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland](https://oacc.cc/event/changemaker/) - Join us in person for a quick presentation and Q&A to learn more about how we recycle and compost in our city. We’ll go over what happens to recycle and compost after it is picked up and how you can do simple steps to help the environment. These changes can make an impact, learn how
- [Natto Presentation & Tasting Session](https://oacc.cc/event/natto-presentation-and-tasting/) - Eien will talk about natto, the fascinating, delicious, and nutritious fermented soybeans from Japan. The demo will include samples of fresh natto and offer ideas for traditional and non-traditional preparations. In Japan, natto is highly regarded as a ‘superfood’ with many health benefits including cardiovascular health, brain function, bone and teeth strength, and improved digestive
- [Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/knife-sharpening-workshop-2022/) - In this workshop, Eien Hunter-Ishikawa will teach the basics of Japanese knife sharpening on water stones. Japanese knife culture is distinct in several ways: the blade is sharper and thinner, sharpening is done on whetstones, and chefs sharpen their own knives in order to accommodate their individual cutting needs. After this introduction of basic techniques,
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-halau-ka-ua-tuahine/) - Members of Hālau KaUaTuahine will share the vibrant dances and traditions of Hawai'i onstage at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Following the performances will be various interactive workshops for attendees to learn more about hula. Attendees will be asked to pre-register for these workshops through the RSVP form (above). Post-performance workshops include: Construct Your
- [Textures of Remembrance: Vietnamese Artists and Writers Reflect on the Vietnamese Diaspora](https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-remembrance-exhibition/) - Curated by the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN), "Textures of Remembrance: Vietnamese Artists and Writers Reflect on the Vietnamese Diaspora" presents an intimate perspective of this diasporic experience. The creative pieces showcased here reflect our community’s range of thoughts and emotions. These narratives texturize the Vietnamese diasporic experience, in which refugees are not objects of
- [Telling Our Stories: A Celebration of Oakland and Bay Area’s Diverse Voices](https://oacc.cc/event/homemade-celebration-screening/) - For many of us who have experienced displacement and marginalization, we tell our stories not only to survive — we do it so we can also fully thrive. Over six weekly sessions, 10 local BIPOC, queer/trans, immigrant/refugee storytellers gathered to connect and share stories that explore “home” and “home-making” for oneself in this often-times inhospitable
- [Oakland AAPI Small Biz Map Challenge](https://oacc.cc/event/2022-aapi-map-challenge/) - In celebration of the first statewide Queer and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) Week, we are extending our Map Challenge redemption period thru Saturday, June 4th! Schedule of QTAPI Week events HERE. Oakland, have you eaten yet? We've partnered with Cut Fruit Collective (CFC) and Vibemap to create an Oakland AAPI Small Food Business collectible
- [Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering](https://oacc.cc/event/qtapi-week-2022/) - or scan the code below! Join the QTAPI(Queer Trans API) Coalition for an evening of community gathering. An evening of fun, food, and films...Happening at Oakland Asian Cultural Center right in Oakland's Chinatown, this event is to highlight, celebrate and bring together Queer Transgender Gender Non-Binary Intersex ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDERS during the API Heritage Month.
- [Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora](https://oacc.cc/event/creative-voices-vietnamese-diaspora-panel-talk/) - 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
- [OACC Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month](https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-heritage-month-2022/) - Since March 2020, OACC has struggled with serious financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 22-month (and counting) disruption in public programming and rental revenue has delayed our three-year strategic goals (completed in FY19-20) to advance as a premier cultural hub for our community. We are reaching out to our beloved community, our donors,
- [Virtual Book Talk: "The All-American Crew" with Author Russell N. Low](https://oacc.cc/event/all-american-crew-book-talk-2022/) - 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
- [Lotus Link Up: Cocktails, Comedy, and Connection for AAPI & ALLIES](https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-2/) - 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
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Bochan Huy](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-bochan-huy/) - 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
- ["Stories of Home" Community Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-home-screening/) - 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
- [Solidarity & Resilience: Narrations through Traditional Vietnamese Music](https://oacc.cc/event/solidarity-and-resilience-workshops-and-concert-2022/) - 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.
- [OACC Connex: Community Screen Printing Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-connex-screen-print/) - RSVP HERE Update as of 3/18/22 – OACC Connex has been postponed to MAY 8, 2022 due to recent conflicts and developments. You’re invited to the first-ever OACC Connex, a friend-raising event that supports the community in and around OACC. Join us on March 20, 2022, from 11am-4pm at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for
- [AAPI Heritage Month Fundraiser at Co Nam](https://oacc.cc/event/co-nam-fundraiser/) - Join us in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We’ve partnered with Co Nam to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo and Oakland Cocktail Week! Co Nam is proud to be a co-sponsor with Atelier 19AD6 to Build: Cocktails, Community and Relationships. Co Nam 3936 Telegraph Ave
- [Lotus Link Up: Tiger's Tap Room Party](https://oacc.cc/event/lotus-link-up-1/) - Join us to kick off Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We’ve partnered with Tiger’s Taproom for an afternoon + evening featuring local beer, food and music. Tiger’s Taproom 308 Jackson Street STE 4 Oakland, CA 94607 Saturday, April 30 2PM – 10PM Asian American entrepreneur and co-founder, Brian Chan, is hosting the company’s
- [Housing!](https://oacc.cc/event/housing-exhibition-2022/) - In partnership with the Class Conscious Photographers and A Working Lens, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will display the 2022 edition of “Housing!” featuring Bay Area photographers in our front windows. Community Reception: in-person at OACC on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 4-6pm Pacific In summer 2021, the Class Conscious Photographers, an activist photographer group,
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hip Hop For Change Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-hh4c/) - Using Hip Hop as a lens for solidarity, this interdisciplinary workshop will go through the history of Afro-Asian solidarity, exploring historical examples of cross cultural unity from the Cold War to the 2020 #BlackLivesMatter Movement and #StopAsianHate protests. Part two of the workshop will focus on Diversity & Inclusion, with interactive Hip Hop activities such
- [2022 Virtual Community Night Market](https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-community-night-market/) - Click this banner to enter a virtual “one-stop-shop” marketplace, in the form of an online directory features, Oakland/Bay Area-based and Oakland values-inspired businesses and creatives from AAPI-owned and AAPI-ally restaurants and small businesses, including BIPOC businesses and artists. The directory is open from February 5, 2022 – April 16, 2022. About the Virtual Community Night
- [OACC 2022 Asian Pacific New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-apny-2022/) - In recognition of the diversity of new year’s festivities across the Asian Pacific region, OACC presents a hybrid celebration of Asian Pacific New Year traditions featuring in-person and virtual content for audiences of all ages during February and April 2022. In February, OACC celebrated Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger, with 3 days
- [Lincoln School 2022 Lunar New Year Art Contest Gallery](https://oacc.cc/event/2022-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/) - Please enjoy the art submissions to Lincoln School's 2022 Lunar New Year student art contest presented by Wa Sung Service Club, Golden Dragon Project, Lincoln School, and Oakland Asian Cultural Center. About Lincoln Elementary School About Wa Sung Service Club Submitted Entries [foogallery id="9823"]
- [Oakland Ballet's Dancing Moons Festival](https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival-2022/) - BUY TICKETS Oakland Ballet Presents Dancing Moons Festival Oakland Ballet Company’s 2021-22 Season continues next month with its first-ever celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander choreographers, the Dancing Moons Festival in collaboration with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The company will premiere new works by Phil Chan, Megan and Shannon Kurashige, Michael Lowe, and Caili
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sri Vidya Dance School](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-sri-vidya-dance/) - **RECORDING WILL ONLY BE ACCESSIBLE TILL MARCH 24, 2022** Sri Vidya Dance School in collaboration with the amazing dancers of the Bay Area present “Panchabhoota Linga”. Lord Shiva is part of the Hindu trinity. The other being Lord Brahma (the creator) and Lord Vishnu (the protector). Lord Shiva's role is to destroy the universe to
- [Black History Month Community Events](https://oacc.cc/event/black-history-month-community-events/) - Here are some of the larger events happening this month that can be accessed remotely. Please check in with your local arts & cultural organizations to see what they are planning to present for Black History Month! Want to add missing events? Send us the details at programs@oacc.cc. Black History Month (Visit Oakland) Black History
- ["Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust" Virtual Screening and Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/manzanar-diverted-screening-and-talk/) - RSVP HERE Join us on the eve of the 80th anniversary of Day of Remembrance for a virtual screening of acclaimed documentary, MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST, followed by a live dialogue with the filmmaker and special guests. From the majestic peaks of the snow-capped Sierras to the parched valley of Payahuunadü, “the land
- [Book Talk: "We Hereby Refuse": The Bay Area Allies](https://oacc.cc/event/we-hereby-refuse-bay-area-allies-book-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING For this year’s Day of Remembrance, Frank Abe, writer of WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration, will be joined in conversation with Kathleen Purcell, daughter of Mitsuye Endo’s attorney James Purcell; Wayne Collins Jr., the son of Hiroshi Kashiwagi’s attorney Wayne Collins; and Sadako Kashiwagi, Hiroshi Kashiwagi’s wife. Our moderator, Darren Murata of the Oakland
- [Book Talk: Chinese Children's Hats with Terri Wong](https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-childrens-hats-book-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING Enjoy a colorful, festive virtual talk with multi-talented Chinese American artist Terri Wong. Seven years ago, she started restoring, collecting and actually wearing antique Chinese clothing. From an estate sale, she purchased 10 Chinese children’s hats and was so enamored with them that she started collecting them. She currently owns 161 of
- [Book Talk: "Auntie Sewing Squad Guide To Mask Making, Radical Care, and Racial Justice"](https://oacc.cc/event/auntie-sewing-squad-guide-book-talk/) - WATCH THE RECORDING In the new book, Auntie Sewing Squad Guide to Mask Making, Radical Care, and Racial Justice, editors and contributors will talk about their fight to distribute masks to underserved communities, where depleted mask supplies left thousands unprotected against the COVID19 pandemic. In March 2020, when the US government failed to provide personal
- [2021 Chuseok Youth Art Contest Gallery](https://oacc.cc/event/2021-chuseok-youth-art-contest/) - Korean Center, Inc. (KCI), in partnership with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC), invites students from Kindergarten to 12th grade to participate in an art contest. Winning entries for four different age groups will be selected by a group of jurors from the hosting organizations as well as one “Audience Choice Winner” who will be
- [The Art of Protest: 1960s-1970s to Now](https://oacc.cc/event/the-art-of-protest/) - Curated by Sharat Lin, this exhibit consists of approximately 40 original silk screen poster prints documenting campus social protest movements. Long before the availability of personal computers, the most accessible way of making vivid color posters in quantities of a few hundred was silk screen printing. Most of the artists were anonymous students at the
- [Book Talk: The Wake Up with Michelle MiJung Kim](https://oacc.cc/event/the-wake-up-book-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING In The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim shares foundational principles often missing in today’s mainstream conversations around “diversity and inclusion” and urges readers to go beyond performative allyship to enacting real transformation within ourselves and in the world. The Wake Up invites readers to deep dive into the challenging and nuanced work
- [OACC Friendsgiving: "In The Land of My Ancestors" Film Screening & Discussion](https://oacc.cc/event/friendsgiving2021/) - RSVP HERE This year, OACC’s Friendsgiving event will recognize Native American Heritage Month and honor Indigenous lands while hosting a canned-food drive. General admission is free if you bring a canned food donation. “In the Land of my Ancestors” celebrates the living legacy of Ann Marie Sayers, a beloved Ohlone elder. Ohlone people are not
- ["The Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan's Sacred Trail" Book Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/shikoku-pilgrimage-book-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of the same name is one of the few circular pilgrimages in the world. At 1,200 kilometers in length, the trail includes 88 temples and passes through diverse countryside such as idyllic bamboo groves, deserted beaches and ordinary Japanese neighborhoods. John Lander, long-time resident of Japan,
- [ILLUMINATION: Literary Works Imagining New Light](https://oacc.cc/event/illumination/) - VIEW THE RECORDING ILLUMINATION is a literary gathering that broadens the theme of Diwali to reframe what ‘light’ or ‘new beginnings’ mean to us. Diwali marks the beginning of a new year, but more broadly how a new year potentially symbolizes new beginnings and new light. While intended to be a space of celebration and
- [Centering Senior Care and Aging During COVID-19](https://oacc.cc/event/senior-care-aging-covid-19-panel-talk/) - In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced a racial justice reckoning as anti-Asian hate violence escalated across the nation. We witnessed elders in Oakland Chinatown and in other neighborhoods become vulnerable targets of racially motivated violence. While violence against elders and racism against Asians are not new phenomena, there is a renewed
- [Prints & Protest: The Legacy of Poster Making in Social Justice Movements](https://oacc.cc/event/prints-and-protest-panel-talk/) - RECORDING IS BEING EDITED - TO BE LINKED SOON! Bay Area printmakers and community artists reflect on the role of printmaking in social justice movements. The Bay Area has been the site of powerful protest efforts advocating for radical social change and a more equitable, inclusive world for all communities, especially those disempowered by the
- [The Case for Cancer Screenings | 癌症篩查的重要性](https://oacc.cc/event/cancer-screening-panel-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING Join us for an informational event about breast health and the importance of cancer screenings. With the double impact of COVID-19 and anti-Asian violence affecting Oakland Chinatown neighborhoods, more residents are delaying critical screening appointments out of fear of leaving the safety of their homes and visiting healthcare providers. Experts from Asian
- [Political Inheritance: An Exploration of AAPI Political Agency & Identities](https://oacc.cc/event/political-inheritance/) - [THIS IS AN ONSITE EXHIBITION DISPLAYED IN OACC'S WINDOWS. IT CAN BE VIEWED WITHOUT ENTERING OACC'S FACILITY.] For more information about this exhibit, visit: https://www.politicalinheritance.com/ This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Asian American Women Artists Association and will be displayed in OACC's exterior windows (viewable from outside). No appointments necessary.
- [25th Anniversary Gala — Lift Up: Change Through Arts & Activism](https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-gala-lift-up/) - RSVP OR DONATE HERE! As an Oakland, CA-born first-generation Vietnamese-American, food justice comes naturally to Chef Tu David Phu, who finds opportunities to use the medium of food as a vessel for meaningful work. From cooking with incarcerated men in San Quentin; to his role as a co-executive producer for First Kitchen Media that involves
- [Gene Luen Yang and Pornsak Pichetshote Write Heroes in APA History Comics](https://oacc.cc/event/apa_history_comics/) - VIEW THE RECORDING Looking back at APA History in 1940’s , the Exclusion Laws, racism and the KKK has graphically come alive with comic artists and writers Gene Luen Yang and Pornsak Pichetshote’s new graphic novels. Pichetshote’s The Good Asian and Yang’s Shadow Hero and Superman Smashes the Klan have been treasures to comic lovers
- [Virtual Chuseok Festival Youth Art Contest](https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/) - Congratulations to our contest winners! Artwork Returns: If you submitted a physical artwork, you can schedule to retrieve your artwork from either OACC (388 Ninth St., Ste 290 Oakland 94607) or KCI (1362 Post St, San Francisco 94109) facilities. Pickups must be requested at least one week in advance and confirmed by an OACC or KCI staff member.
- [Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #2](https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-2/) - Struggling to process and confront anti-Black and anti-Asian racism within your social networks? Explore the healing power of creative writing! The July 25th workshop focuses on “Stand Together - Creativity and Social Justice” Eth-Noh-Tec storytellers Robert Kikuchi Yngojo and Nancy Wang, poet Jennifer Hasegawa, poet/KFPFA journalist Dennis J Bernstein, poet/musician/KPFA & POO DJ Avotcja discuss how social justice informs their art. Participants will
- ["Remembering Shanghai" Book Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/remembering-shanghai-book-talk/) - VIEW RECORDING True stories of glamour, drama, and tragedy told through five generations of a Shanghai family, from the last days of imperial rule to the Cultural Revolution. A high position bestowed by China’s empress dowager grants power and wealth to the Sun family. For Isabel, growing up in glamorous 1930s and ’40s Shanghai, it
- [Agni: Virtual Screening & Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/agni-screening-and-talk/) - RSVP HERE [THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT; NO IN-PERSON GATHERING AVAILABLE.] Enjoy a virtual screening of acclaimed short dance film “Agni.” The virtual screening will be followed by a discussion about creation in India’s kathak dance and the next generation. Featured guests for this event include Chitresh Das Institute Artistic Director Charlotte Moraga and dancers
- [Envision & Enact: Community Thriving](https://oacc.cc/event/envision-enact-community-thriving/) - WATCH THE EVENT LIVESTREAM: OACC YouTube: https://youtu.be/LzIzLaro39Y BAMBDFEST Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BAMBDFEST2019/videos/296000932318842 [THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT.] UPDATE (7/30/21): In consideration of our presenters’ and audience members’ health and safety, we have decided to pivot this event to a VIRTUAL ONLY format and cancel all in-person components. We will notify attendees how you can access our event
- [FOODLINE: Mapping Our Diaspora from Culture to Conversation](https://oacc.cc/event/foodline/) - On Sunday, July 25th, join us as our special guests at this special soft-reopening event! We are excited to welcome you back to our center as you get to know our staff, enjoy an insightful program, learn taichi, and meet other OACC community members! As part of this program, we will screen BLOODLINE followed by
- [ESSENTIAL TRUTHS Anthology Readings - East Bay Showcase](https://oacc.cc/event/essential-truths-east-bay/) - VIEW THE RECORDING [THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED ON ZOOM; NO IN-PERSON GATHERING AVAILABLE.] Join the East Bay launch of Write Now SF Bay’s newest anthology! This fourth anthology features 130 BIPOC writers and artists responding our times with prose, poetry, and visual art reflecting today’s Bay Area realities. The pandemic and other events
- [MINARI: Virtual Screening & Community Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/minari-screening-and-talk/) - VIEW COMMUNITY TALK RECORDING [THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT; NO IN-PERSON GATHERING AVAILABLE.] Kick off your summer with a special screening of the Academy Award-winning “Minari” followed by a community talk reflecting on our shared and diverse immigrant experiences. Please check out our schedule below for program details. For the July 10th community talk, you
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Queer Taiko](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-queer-taiko/) - Queer Taiko will take center stage with a full live broadcast of energetic, thunderous taiko drumming right from OACC's Auditorium! Led by acclaimed taiko artist Kristy Oshiro, this Bay Area-based community ensemble is a diverse group of LGBTQIA+ and allies committed to building community and awareness through Japanese taiko drumming Their spirited performance showcase will
- [Community Rising](https://oacc.cc/event/community-rising/) - VIEW THE RECORDINGE Community safety starts with us. OACC invites you to join a mini-concert and conversation with artists, activists, and community organizers to re-imagine what safety can look like for our communities. We’ll open with an exclusive performance featuring jason chu and Alan Z, lead artists of the Face Value album. After the performance, they will join a conversation with Oakland-local community
- [Moments of Expression](https://oacc.cc/event/moments-of-expression/) - Support Our Fundraiser: Purchase one of Peter's paintings between June 20~July 4, 2021 and 50% of the proceeds will go to OACC! View artworks and purchase HERE. “Staring out the window of the plane I realized that I was painting again. It was only in my mind, but that was enough
- [Swimming to Freedom Book Talk with Kent and Freddie Wong](https://oacc.cc/event/swimming-to-freedom-book-talk/) - VIEW THE RECORDING Join us for a special celebration of Kent Wong’s debut publication, Swimming to Freedom: My Escape from China and the Cultural Revolution, a memoir of a childhood amid revolutionary times and a moving testament to the human spirit. Kent will be joined by his son, Freddie (2014 Webby for Film and Video
- [Kids Storytime: "Wishes" by Mượn Thị Văn & "When Lola Visits" by Michelle Sterling](https://oacc.cc/event/kids-storytime-wishes-when-lola-visits/) - VIEW EVENT RECORDING Enjoy two read-a-loud new children’s picture books; Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn, and When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling. Join us in our kids drawing activity and bring a drawing of your grandparent to share! Featured Books (click on the hyperlinked titles to purchase your copy!) Wishes is a new
- [140 LBS + OVER 140 LBS: A Virtual Double-Feature](https://oacc.cc/event/140lbs-double-feature/) - Showtimes & Details All virtual screenings will be accompanied with an opportunity for reflection and Q&A with playwright and actor Susan Lieu. Each Q&A session after the screening will have a curated focus addressing a particular theme from the productions. Click on the links below to buy tickets, and view more details. Date Time (PDT)
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Leela Dance Collective](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-leela-dance-collective/) - After a year of zoom calls, virtual rehearsals, and a lot of alone time, it feels as if we are constantly connected, yet still isolated. This livestream performance represents the many ways in which we have been navigating this unprecedented time, working to channel our art in order to connect when it is more important
- ["Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals" Book Talk & Cooking Demo](https://oacc.cc/event/instant-pot-book-talk-cooking-demo/) - VIEW THE RECORDING Pat Tanumihardja joins us for a conversation about her cookbook, ingredients, recipe conversion to instant pot techniques, and how she came to write cookbooks. She’ll also give a quick demo of a recipe! Click here to purchase Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals. This event is presented in partnership by the Oakland
- [預防跌倒平衡太極課程 | Fall Prevention Tai Chi: A 12-Week Series](https://oacc.cc/event/fall-prevention-tai-chi-series-2021/) - Schedule Updates (3/24/21): March 31st class will be canceled in observance of Cesar Chavez holiday. This series has been extended one more week till May 19th to make up for the class cancellations. *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED* If you missed the deadline to sign up and would like to join, please email the instructor Donna (email
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Parangal Dance Company](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-parangal-dance-co/) - OACC’s performing arts series continues with a showcase of captivating dances from various regions of the Philippines and a live workshop with members of Parangal Dance Company, a Filipino folk dance group based in the SF Bay Area. Parangal Dance Company’s mission is to give tribute to Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire,
- [Panel Discussion: The AAPI Experience — Listen, Learn, Act!](https://oacc.cc/event/panel-discussion-the-aapi-experience-listen-learn-act/) - Together with Dr. Russell Jeung (co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and Ethnic Studies Chair at SFSU) and Saly Lee (Executive Director of OACC), Jordyn Lee (Amyris) will shed light on the AAPI experience, discuss the nuances of the current racial justice movement we’re experiencing, and offer ways to get involved locally and nationally. Join us
- [46 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Conversation About Empathy & Healing](https://oacc.cc/event/the-mountains-sing-book-talk/) - View the Recording. In commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Quế Mai, author of The Mountains Sing, and Thi Bui, 2018 Caldecott Honor winner and Eisner Award finalist for her illustrated memoir, The Best We Could Do, will join in a special conversation with Philip Nguyen, President of the
- [Fighting for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Perspectives from Asian American Community Organizing](https://oacc.cc/event/fighting-for-immigrant-and-refugee-rights-panel/) - View the event livestream here. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to present-day Public Charge, the U.S. has a history of enacting government-sanctioned efforts denying rights and justice to immigrants and refugees, particularly those from communities of color. In response, Asian Pacific American communities have repeatedly risen and organized against such exclusionary legislation and
- [New Year Celebration: South and Southeast Asia](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-spring-ny-2021/) - Spring into the New Year! Following a successful virtual Lunar New Year Celebration, OACC is excited to continue the new year festivities for our Oakland Chinatown neighborhood and our broader communities this Spring. Enjoy engaging South and Southeast Asian cultural demonstrations, performances, and children’s story time, all from the comfort of your home! Together with
- [Quarantini Mixer: Afternoon Tea with Malaya Tea Room](https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-afternoon-tea/) - “Afternoon Tea” with Malaya Tea Room OACC is excited to bring you Quarantini Mixer — an online social club! To close out the New Year Celebration: South & Southeast Asia, this mixer focuses on enjoying “Afternoon Tea.” Join us and Leena Lim from the Malaya Tea Room to learn how to create an afternoon tea experience for yourself and others at
- [Three Coins: A True Story of Kidnappings, Slavery, and Romance in San Francisco's Chinatown](https://oacc.cc/event/three-coins-book-talk/) - Missed the event? Stay in touch with Russell to learn of his upcoming works and appearances at threecoins1@yahoo.com. Three Coins tells the true story of Ah Ying, who in 1880 was kidnapped and brought to America as a 9-year-old child slave. With her friend Sue Lee she survives, and takes control of her life. Her
- [Lincoln School 2021 Lunar New Year Art Contest](https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/) - Historically hosted by Wa Sung Service Club, Lincoln School's annual Lunar New Year student art contest will be virtually presented in partnership with OACC for 2021 in light of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Winners will be announced by Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) at Lincoln Elementary School’s Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
- [OACC 2021 Lunar New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-lny-2021/) - OACC is celebrating the Lunar New Year differently this year! Happy Lunar New Year | 恭喜發財 新年快樂 (Gong Xi Fa Cai! Xin Nian Kuai Le!) | Chúc mừng năm mới | 새해 복 많이 받으세요 | Шинэ жилийн баярын мэнд хvргэе | 明けおめ ことよろ | Losar Bey Tashi Delek Happy Year of the Ox to
- [Quarantini Mixer: Celebrating with Food and Drink](https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-celebrating-with-food-and-drink/) - “Celebrating with Food and Drink” Featuring Chef Tu David Phu, Adam “Boots” Brogan, and Alkali Rye OACC is excited to bring you Quarantini Mixer — an online mixology class and social club! To close out the Lunar New Celebration, this mixer focuses on “Celebrating with Food and Drink” — learn how to make wontons at home from Chef Tu David Phu! Afterward,
- ["Padmavyuha": A Conversation Behind the Scenes](https://oacc.cc/event/padmavyuha-film-talk/) - Watch the recording here. In "Padmavyuha", a mysterious phone call draws an Indian-American religious studies professor into a dark labyrinth of mystic Indian puzzles, the answers to which will reveal a nefarious global conspiracy - and shake the foundations of the world’s biggest religions. Go behind the scenes with director Raj Krishna, producer Sean O’Hare,
- [Book Talk: Women and the Legacy of Imperialism in the Pacific](https://oacc.cc/event/women-and-legacy-of-imperialism-in-pacific/) - Missed it? Click here to view the recording At the southern end of the Japanese archipelago lies Okinawa, host to a vast complex of U.S. military bases. A legacy of World War II, these bases have been a fraught issue for decades—with tensions exacerbated by the often volatile relationship between islanders and the military, especially
- [Quarantini Mixer: Beer Tasting 101 With Trappist](https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-beer-tasting-101-with-trappist/) - “The Theory Of Beer” Featuring The Trappist OACC is excited to bring you Quarantini Mixer — an online social club! This mixer focuses on “The Theory of Beer” — learn the basics of beer tasting featuring Ruben Dominguez from The Trappist! On Friday, December 4 at 5:00 pm, come hang out with us over zoom,
- [Quiz For a Cause! Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink](https://oacc.cc/event/quiz-for-a-cause-trivia-night-with-geeks-who-drink/) - On Monday, November 23rd, OACC is raising money with the power of a well-attended pub quiz – now on Zoom! Quiz For A Cause is our philanthropic endeavor to unite geeks with great individuals, charities, and organizations in their community who want to raise funds towards a worthy goal – all while showing off how
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Vanessa Vân-Ánh Võ](https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-van-anh-vo/) - Emmy Award-winning musician Vanessa Vân-Ánh Võ kicks off OACC’s new performing arts series by sharing original music featuring Vietnamese instruments such as the đàn tranh (Vietnamese zither). A fearless musical explorer, Vân-Ánh Võ is an award-winning performer of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither) and an Emmy Award-winning composer who has collaborated with Kronos Quartet, Alonzo
- [Write Now! SF Bay: Claim Ourselves, Connect with Each Other](https://oacc.cc/event/claim-ourselves-connect-with-each-other/) - View the recording. A virtual presentation by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with Asian Health Services and the UC Berkeley Public Service Center. The San Francisco Bay Area is 60% people of color. How can we connect with ourselves and each other during this time of unceasing change? What can we learn from
- [San Francisco's Chinatown: Resilience, Survival, and Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/sf-chinatown-book-talk/) - View the event recording. Newly-released photo documentary book, San Francisco’s Chinatown, brings history, culture, tourism, and traditions to life with never-seen-before images. In this dynamic slideshow with commentary, project originator and photographer Dick Evans and New York Times freelance writer Kathy Chin Leong shed light on a community that has proven to be resilient against all
- [140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother Virtual Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/140lbs/) - OACC is excited to bring 140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother to a broader API audience through a virtual screening event hosted on Saturday, November 14. The solo theater work is written and performed by Susan Lieu, a first-generation American born to Vietnamese refugees. The performance weaves together several through-lines: inter-generational trauma; parent-child relationships; body insecurity and
- [San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration (1902-1920)](https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-beginnings-of-korean-immigration-1902-1920/) - Click on the banner above to access the virtual exhibit. Watch the exhibition overview featuring curator Rosemarie Nahm and special guest Gail Whang: This exhibit examines the lesser-known history of the early Korean immigrant community that began right here in the Bay Area. As Japan rose to power in Korea in the early 1900s, Koreans
- [Sari-Sari Story Time 2: Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik](https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-2/) - WATCH THE RECORDING Enjoy children’s stories featuring Filipinx folklore narrated by Christina Newhard! Each story is accompanied by fun, at-home craft activities. This event will be broadcast on YouTube Live. Featured story for October 31st: KALIPAY AND THE TINIEST TIKTIK a Cebuano Tale Daydreaming comes easily to Kalipay, but she doesn’t know how to make
- [Banchan Cooking Workshop 2](https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-2/) - VIEW WORKSHOP RECORDING Download Oii Muchim recipe Download Pa Kimchi recipe Join Korean cooking instructor Sarah Kim Lee as she teaches simple, delicious recipes for several types of banchan dishes that you can enjoy making this Fall! Follow Sarah’s cooking activities on Instagram (@sarahkim_lee) and learn more about the new EATogether program that ARTogether has
- [Oakland Chinatown Today, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/) - View the event recording here. Oakland Chinatown is at a critical turning point. What are the issues affecting this historic neighborhood and how can we address them? Moderator William Gee Wong is joined by Ted Dang (Commercial broker/developer, also EBALDC co-founder), Alvina Wong (APEN Campaign & Organizing Director), Tiffany Eng (Friends of Lincoln Park co-founder),
- [Sari-Sari Story Time 1: Amina and the City of Flowers](https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-1/) - Click here to watch the livestream. Enjoy children’s stories featuring Filipinx folklore narrated by Christina Newhard! Each story is accompanied by fun, at-home craft activities. This event was broadcast on YouTube Live. Featured story for October 24th: Amina and the City of Flowers: a Chavacano Tale Amina, a young Yakan weaver, is homesick for Basilan,
- [Banchan Cooking Workshop 1](https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-1/) - Download: Uhmuok Bokkeum recipe Download: Yangpa Jangahjji recipe View the recording here. What is banchan? Find out with this special cooking workshop! Watch Korean cooking instructor Sarah Kim Lee as she teaches simple, delicious recipes for several types of banchan dishes that you can enjoy making this Fall! Workshop details including ingredient list will be
- ["In the Land of My Ancestors" Film & Conversation](https://oacc.cc/event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors/) - Missed the event? View the recording here. “In the Land of my Ancestors” celebrates the living legacy of Ann Marie Sayers, a beloved Ohlone elder. Ohlone people are not federally recognized as indigenous nations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ann Marie used the Indian Allotment Act of 1887 to reclaim her traditional land
- [Chinatown Pretty Book Talk](https://oacc.cc/event/chinatown-pretty-book-talk/) - Missed the event? Catch the recording here. Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns located in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty,
- [Quarantini Mixer: Spritz, Mix, & Drink From Home with Viridian and OACC](https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer/) - “The Theory of Cocktails” Featuring Viridian OACC is excited to bring you Quarantini Mixer — an online mixology class and social club! This first mixer focuses on “The Theory of Cocktails” — learn the foundations of flavor to create easy cocktails at home with everyday ingredients featuring your friends at Viridian! On Friday, September 25 at 5:00 pm,
- [Our Communities, Climate Change, and COVID-19](https://oacc.cc/event/our-communities-climate-change-and-covid-19/) - Missed the event? View the recording below. Author and scholar Julie Sze will discuss how the climate crisis connects with struggles against racism, gender violence, and the exploitation of people and natural resources. In conversation with environmental justice activist Ratha Lai, Asian Pacific Environmental Network representative Shina Robinson, and the Chair and Professor of Asian American Studies at
- [Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Inter-generational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth](https://oacc.cc/event/convo-between-generations/) - Tickets are free to $5 - Please register here: https://oacc.liveimpact.org/li/8737/sevent/evt/home/140115/69 Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Intergenerational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth You look fatter than last time -- have you eaten yet? Criticism and ironic love all in one sentence -- or is it? Join Susan Lieu, Cindy Nguyen, and
- ["Textures of April 30th" Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions](https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-april-30th-traveling-exhibition/) - We are proud to announce Textures of April 30th: Traveling Exhibition. This exhibit is an extension of the “(Re-)membering” April 30th “Texture Poems” series diaCRITICS initiated last April 30th, 2019. With the collaboration of Exhibit Envoy, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN) will curate and launch the exhibit at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in April 2021. With this traveling exhibit initiated,
- [Memory Vignettes & Poem-Paintings Series](https://oacc.cc/event/memory-vignettes-poem-paintings-series/) - UPDATE: This exhibition has been extended to June 30, 2020. “As a woman, Hindu, Muslim, artist, and mother, I work to create harmony by expressing the universality of humanity through paintings, sculpture, and calligraphy…I use my artistic voice to break down the barriers that divide in order to foster peace and understanding.” – Salma Arastu Salma
- [Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1](https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/) - Missed the workshop? View the recording here. Information shared during the workshop: Presenter books and links: - Shizue Seigel Websites: https://www.shizueseigel.com/ https://www.writenowsf.com/ Shizue Seigel, ed. Standing Strong! Fillmore & Japantown (Pease Press 2016) Shizue Seigel, ed. Endangered species, Enduring Values (Pease Press 2018) Shizue Seigel, ed. Endangered species, Enduring Values (Pease Press 2019) - Tureeda Mikell. https://www.treeoflifefound.com/. Poetry: Synchronicity: The Oracle of
- [Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4](https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/) - Learn foundational cooking skills this summer! Join the Cooking Project for a 4 week class series, meeting online Tuesdays starting on June 23rd. 7/14 Theme: "Food Trends, Cookies & Ice Cream" INGREDIENTS (Cookies) 4 1/2 oz. Butter, unsalted 6 oz. Sugar, granulated 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 7 oz. Bread flour 1/8 oz. Salt 1/8
- [Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3](https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/) - Missed the class? View the recording here. Learn foundational cooking skills this summer! Join the Cooking Project for a 4 week class series, meeting online Tuesdays starting on June 23rd. Theme: "Sustainability, Versatility & Leftovers: Shrimp Pasta" Ingredient List: - Dry pasta noodles, 1lb - Oil, 1tbsp -Salt, 2 tbsp - Black pepper, 1tsp -
- [Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 2](https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-2/) - Missed the session? View the recording here. Learn foundational cooking skills this summer! Join the Cooking Project for a 4 week class series, meeting online Tuesdays at 11 am starting on June 23rd. SESSION 2: Flatbread and Manipulating Temperatures Please prepare the ingredients listed below to follow along during the class. Ingredients for Blooming the
- [Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 1](https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-1/) - Missed this session? Watch the recording. Learn foundational cooking skills this summer! Join the Cooking Project for a 4 week class series, meeting online Tuesdays at 11 am starting on June 23rd. Award-winning Chef Sicily Johnson guides cooking through themes like Food + Community; Shopping and Budgeting; Sustainability, Versatility and Leftovers; and Food Trends. Students will
- [APA Heritage Month List of Community Events](https://oacc.cc/event/apa-heritage-month-list-of-community-events/) - Celebrate APA Heritage Month from your home! Here are some of the larger events happening this month that can be accessed remotely. Please check in with your local arts & cultural organizations (including us!) to see what they are planning to present for APA Heritage Month! Asian Pacific Heritage Month SF – https://apaheritage.org/ CAAMFest Online: Heritage at
- [Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage](https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage/) - Join us in celebrating APA Heritage month via YouTube Live! OACC is bringing a celebration of API arts and culture right into your home. As we face an unprecedented global health crisis, we strive to put a spotlight on the beautiful diversity and creativity within our local API communities. Our rich cultural roots manifesting
- [Reflections on Home](https://oacc.cc/event/reflections-on-home/) - “Reflections on Home” features the work of Bay Area immigrant artists, each expressing their reflections on “home” and “belonging”. As these themes become political points in national policies, especially for people of color living in the US, the immigrant women showcased in this exhibition are firmly making their roots known through a proclamation of their
- [Closed to the public](https://oacc.cc/event/closed-to-the-public-4/)
- [Recalling the Ancestors: Buddhism and the WWII Japanese American Internment](https://oacc.cc/event/recalling-the-ancestors-buddhism-and-the-wwii-japanese-american-internment/) - Nearly all Japanese Americans were subject to accusations of disloyalty during World War II, but Buddhists aroused particular suspicion. In this pathbreaking account, Duncan Ryūken Williams reveals how, even as they were stripped of their homes and imprisoned in camps, Japanese American Buddhists launched one of the most inspiring defenses of religious freedom in
- [Portraits of Oakland Chinatown](https://oacc.cc/event/portraits-of-oakland-chinatown/) - A special exhibition celebrating Black History Month. See Oakland Chinatown through Leon Kennedy’s distinctive artistic style. “My dream is to connect to all the people’s dreams.” Leon Kennedy’s Art lies somewhere between the struggles of his community and the faith that guides them. When viewed, the observer is directed away from the struggle and toward salvation
- [The Art of Survival: Enduring the Turmoil of Tule Lake](https://oacc.cc/event/the-art-of-survival-enduring-the-turmoil-of-tule-lake/) - This exhibit explores the experiences and events at Tule Lake, the only Japanese American Segregation Center of WWII. The traveling exhibition probes the complexity of this unique Japanese American confinement site, which was located in Newell, CA. Art of Survival is being supported in part by a Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant administered
- [Community Voices to Empower Change Series](https://oacc.cc/event/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/)
- [Closed for Independence Day](https://oacc.cc/event/independence-day/)
- [Closed for Memorial Day](https://oacc.cc/event/memorial-day/)
- [Closed for Thanksgiving](https://oacc.cc/event/thanksgiving/)
- [Closed for Labor Day](https://oacc.cc/event/labor-day/)
- [Closed for Veterans Day](https://oacc.cc/event/veterans-day/)
- [Closed for Holidays](https://oacc.cc/event/holidays/)
- [An Orphan For You Conference](https://oacc.cc/event/an-orphan-for-you-conference/) - OACC is proud to host Day 2 of “An Orphan for You”: The Rise of Korean Adoption in the 1970s and 80s, a free conference in Berkeley and Oakland, CA. The conference will take place over two days, from February 22-23, 2020.During the 1970s and 80s, South Korea sent the largest number of children overseas
- [Bojagi Wrapping Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/bojagi-wrapping-workshop/) - Learn how to tie bojagi into a wine carrier, purse, basket liner, tissue box cover and much more. “Bojagi” is a general term in Korean for wrapping cloths. Bojagi have many functions, and have an important role in Korean culture. Koreans like to use bojagi to wrap gifts, carry and store objects, wedding ceremonies, and
- [Gish Jen's The Resisters Book Talk with Helen Zia](https://oacc.cc/event/gish-jens-the-resisters-book-talk-with-helen-zia/) - A moving and important story of an America that seems ever more possible, The Resisters is also the story of one family struggling to maintain its humanity and normalcy in circumstances that threaten their every value–as well as their very existence. “The Resisters is palpably loving, smart, funny, and desperately unsettling. The novel should be required reading for
- [Community Input Session for a New Mural](https://oacc.cc/event/community-input-session-for-a-new-mural/) - In collaboration with The Greenlining Institute, the Community Rejuvenation Project (CRP) is creating a new mural located at the Greenlining building at 360 14th St. in Oakland. Through the production process, CRP is reaching out to the community to broaden the conversation around arts and culture, public art, cultural equity, and cultural preservation – including
- [Tsuru Fold-In & Film Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/tsuru-fold-in-film-screening/) - Never again is NOW. Join OACC and Tsuru for Solidarity for a “Tsuru Fold In,” to fold cranes that will join the “National Pilgrimage to Close the Camps” in June 2020. This movement plans to bring 125,000 paper cranes, or tsuru, as expressions of solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities that are under attack today.
- [Calligraphies in Conversation: Wisdom of the East](https://oacc.cc/event/calligraphies-in-conversation-wisdom-of-the-east/) - Curated by Arash Shirinbab NOTE: A GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign is currently running to support this exhibition. Deadline is November 25th. Click here to view the full details and consider donating today! “Calligraphies in Conversation” intends to bring diverse communities of the Bay Area together to share their culture and stories through the art of writing and
- [Creative Mornings](https://oacc.cc/event/creative-mornings/) - OACC is excited to host CreativeMornings! The event is free and RSVP tickets become available Monday, January 27th. This month’s theme is Roots. We’ll have chef Tu David Phu speaking at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center on Jan. 31st. Join us for free breakfast, free coffee and tea, and—of course—stimulating discussion that’ll start your 2020
- [Lunar New Year 2020](https://oacc.cc/event/lunar-new-year-2020/) - OACC is celebrating the Year of the Rat with live performances and fun activities for the whole family in the heart of Oakland Chinatown! Enjoy our Youth Showcase featuring students performing guzheng (Chinese zither), various Chinese dances and more. Join interactive workshops on Japanese taiko drumming, relaxing Taichi exercises, and children’s story time with a
- [Quiz For Cause to Benefit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center](https://oacc.cc/event/a-quiz-for-cause/) - Join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for a night of trivia with Geeks Who Drink “Quiz for a Cause”! For a small suggested entry fee of $5, you can join the evening’s quiz. The winning team will get a prize and the rest will go to helping OACC continue to serve our community through
- [Chicken of the Sea: A Children's Book Reading](https://oacc.cc/event/chicken-of-the-sea-a-childrens-book-reading/) - Enjoy a live reading by the authors of Chicken of the Sea, a collaborative children’s book from Viet Thanh Nguyen and Thi Bui, and their children Ellison Nguyen and Hien Bui-Stafford. A band of intrepid chickens leave behind the boredom of farm life, joining the crew of the pirate ship Pitiless to seek fortune and glory on the
- [Transgressions on Humanity: Walls, Border Detentions & Prisons](https://oacc.cc/event/transgressions-on-humanity-walls-border-detentions-prisons/) - Class conscious photographers capture scenes from the U.S.-Mexico border, San Quentin prison life, SF International Airport protests against the Muslim ban and more. Featured photographers: Brooke Anderson, David Bacon, Richard Bermack, Charisse Domingo, Najib Joe Hakim, Stacey Johnson, RJ Lozada, Jean Melesaine, Abraham Menor, Ronald Orlando, and Leopoldo Peña. Co-presented by East Bay Asian Local
- [OACC Movie Nights: Nailed It!](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-movie-nights-nailed-it/) - In virtually every city, state and strip mall across the U.S., women get their nails done in salons likely owned by Vietnamese entrepreneurs. How did this community come to dominate an $8 billion nail economy? “Nailed It” takes viewers from Los Angeles to the Bronx to meet the diverse people and relationships behind this booming and
- [The Southeast Asian Diaspora](https://oacc.cc/event/the-southeast-asian-diaspora/) - Join us for a reading that brings together the work of Laotian poet and dancer Krysada Phounsiri and Cambodian writer Sieu Sean Do. Krysada Phounsiri’s debut book of poetry, Dance Among Elephants, is at turns intimate and interrogative, interested in unpacking the many layers of his family’s journey from Laos to the United States and around the world. Phounsiri
- [Everybody, Everybody: A community dance workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/everybody-everybody-a-community-dance-workshop/) - An intergenerational celebration of the moving body. All ages, all bodies, all levels are invited to experiment with everyday, pedestrian movement as dance, exploring the notion that we are already always dancing. Inspired by house, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and West African dance styles, we’ll practice responding to rhythm and sound with smooth grooves and big
- [Wherever There's A Fight: 10th Anniversary Reading](https://oacc.cc/event/wherever-theres-a-fight-10th-anniversary-reading/) - Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary Edition of Wherever There’s a Fight, Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi’s sweeping story of the social movements and activists who have changed California and made ripples beyond. Elaine Elinson was the communications director of the ACLU of Northern California and editor of the ACLU News for more than two decades. She
- [Transgressions on Humanity Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/transgressions-on-humanity-reception/) - A reception celebrating the photographers who contributed works to the “Transgression on Humanity” exhibition. This is your opportunity to hear from the artists and learn more about conscious photography.
- [OACC Friendsgiving](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-friendsgiving/) - In the spirit of sharing and community, join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for a Friendsgiving Potluck! This event is free and open to the public. Bring your friends, family, and a dish to share at OACC for some fun and games including arts and crafts activities, mahjong games, and much more! We also
- [Closed for Holidays](https://oacc.cc/event/closed-for-holidays/)
- [Closed for Thanksgiving](https://oacc.cc/event/closed-for-thanksgiving/)
- [Body, Mind, Spirit: Healing Through Martial Arts](https://oacc.cc/event/body-mind-spirit-healing-through-martial-arts/) - Three masters of Wushu “Chinese Martial Arts”—Sifu Bryant Fong, Sifu Johnny Jang, and Sifu Steven Chan—will discuss how Wushu nourishes the mind, body and spirit in terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. They will demonstrate internal and external styles in clear terms so that you can decide which forms may suit you. These three masters have generously
- [Manga, Comics & Illustration with Oliver Chin and Chris Sasaki](https://oacc.cc/event/manga-comics-illustration-with-oliver-chin-and-chris-sasaki/) - Two new books introduce the world of Japanese animation and manga, and the life of illustrator Tyrus Wong, to young readers. Don’t miss this event with two local animation and art directors! Anime and manga have never been more popular. How did iconic characters like Totoro or Pokemon become Japanese pop culture and attract a
- [Family Sacrifices: Book Talk with Dr. Russell Jeung](https://oacc.cc/event/family-sacrifices-book-talk-with-dr-russell-jeung/) - The first book based on national survey data on Asian American religious practices, Family Sacrifices is a seminal text on the fastest-growing racial group in the United States. Fifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having no religious affiliation, making them the least religiously- identified ethnic group in the United States. Family Sacrifices reveals that Chinese
- [OACC Movie Nights: The Farewell](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-movie-nights-the-farewell/) - In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful
- [Aksiyon ng Komunidad: Building Community in Action](https://oacc.cc/event/aksiyon-ng-komunidad-building-community-in-action/) - To celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, Oakland Asian Cultural Center will display “We Are America: Building Community in Action” a 100-year timeline of Filipinos in U.S. history. This year’s celebration will pay tribute to Oakland Chinatown agencies that can trace their origins to the Third World Strikes on local college campuses to establish
- [Celebrating Community in Action](https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-community-in-action/) - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately will be canceling “Celebrating Community in Action” this Friday, November 1st at OACC. We are incredibly grateful for the positive support from all the local community organizations and individuals who have helped make this year’s Filipino American History exhibit, “Building Community in Action” and ancillary programs possible. Special
- [The Sweetest Fruits: A Reading & Conversation with Monique Truong and Soleil Ho](https://oacc.cc/event/the-sweetest-fruits-a-reading-conversation-with-monique-truong-and-soleil-ho/) - Join us for the Oakland launch of The Sweetest Fruits, featuring Monique Truong. She will be in conversation with Soleil Ho, restaurant critic at The San Francisco Chronicle. Monique Truong’s highly anticpated new novel, The Sweetest Fruits, is a retelling of the life of Lafcadio Hearn through the eyes of three women: his Greek mother, the
- [North American Pilipinx Authors Re-Imagine Philippine Myths](https://oacc.cc/event/north-american-pilipinx-authors-re-imagine-philippine-myths/) - Let your mind expand with stories inspired by Philippine folklore, recovered from colonization and re-imagined in the diaspora. Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly reads from her new young adult novel, Lalani of the Distant Sea, about a girl who leaves her island for a journey across the sea to a magical island with strange creatures. Yves Lamson debuts
- [Free Kidney Disease Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/free-kidney-disease-screening-2/) - The Kidney Disease Screening & Awareness Program (KDSAP) will be hosting a free kidney disease screening at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center! The screening is open to the public and no health insurance or appointment is required! Free services provided: UCSF doctor consultation, blood pressure check, blood glucose check, Body Mass Index/Waist-Hip-Ratio test, urine testing,
- [OACC Movie Nights: The Fall of the I-Hotel](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-movie-nights-the-fall-of-the-i-hotel/) - Join us for a free screening of Curtis Choy’s 1983 documentary, “The Fall of the I-Hotel.” After the Manongs labored to build America, their San Francisco Manilatown community is wiped out by urban renewal, and 50 old-timers are forcibly evicted from the International Hotel when it is slated for demolition in 1981. The film documents
- [Qigong Workshop - A Journey to a Brand-new Self](https://oacc.cc/event/qigong-workshop-a-journey-to-a-brand-new-self-2/) - A 3-hour intensive lesson to experience the miraculous power of Qi Qigong, combining movements, breathing techniques, and meditation, is a holistic approach to the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. The key to long-term health lies in enhancing the qi circulation to purify the external form and internal energy. Regular practice allows one to
- [Body, Mind, Spirit: Asian Family's Challenges and Outlook](https://oacc.cc/event/body-mind-spirit-asian-familys-challenges-and-outlook/) - What can we do about the challenges of immigration loss, culture shock and assimilation, family structure adjustment, inter-generational communication challenges, and youth mental health? Join us with your families to listen to a speech and a panel discussion to understand the current challenges and opportunities faced by immigration families today. Interactive workshops, resource booths, and cultural activities will help parents and children/teens to better understand emotional health
- [Sofa Secret Series](https://oacc.cc/event/sofa-secret-series/) - In conjunction with the Filipino-American history exhibit “Building Community in Action”, OACC will host a series of Sunday evening story-sharing and conversations. Join eyewitnesses and bring your curiosity about history in the making. Topics will entice and reveal untold reflections. September 29th: Marcos and the 1972 US Anti Martial Law Movement October 13th: Third World
- [Building Community in Action Exhibition Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/building-community-in-action-exhibition-reception/) - To celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, OACC will display “Building Community in Action” a 100-year timeline of Filipinos in U.S. history. This year’s celebration will pay tribute to Oakland Chinatown agencies that can trace their origins to the Third World Strikes on local college campuses to establish Ethnic Studies in 1969. Enjoy
- [#IMREADY Movement Conference](https://oacc.cc/event/imready-movement-conference/) - The #ImReady Movement raises visibility around self-identified AAPI women and our experiences with #MeToo, racial discrimination, war, immigration, and more. It also celebrates the leadership and power of AAPI women in Education, Business, Technology, and Politics. At the conferences, we bring together AAPI women leaders and our supporters to learn from one another, tell
- [17th Annual Oakland International Film Festival](https://oacc.cc/event/17th-annual-oakland-international-film-festival/) - Oakland Asian Cultural Center is a participating venue for the 17th annual Oakland International Film Festival. We will host the following screenings in OACC Auditorium: Friday, September 20, 7-10pm: “Alternative Facts: The lies of Executive Order 9066” preceded by short film “Tank Man” (For film information: https://www.oiff.org/day-2/) Saturday, September 21, 7:30-10pm: “The HE without HIM” along with “The Day
- [Red Bean Cantonese Opera’s 23nd Anniversary celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/red-bean-opera-23/) - Red Bean Cantonese Opera’s upcoming 22nd Anniversary celebration is now set for the afternoon of Sunday, September 15, 2019 $350 VIP Tickets (including 2 tickets for the Asian Cultural Center and 2 Tickets for the celebration banquet) $100 Front Row Seats $50 Middle Row Seats $30 Regular Seats For tickets or more information contact:
- [Images of America: Historic Oakland Chinatown](https://oacc.cc/event/images-of-america-historic-oakland-chinatown/) - View selected photos and text illustrating the history of Oakland Chinatown through the experiences of the communities inhabiting it. Photos and text are sourced from “Images of America: Oakland’s Chinatown” by William Wong. This permanent exhibition is on view in between partner exhibitions. Please call ahead to verify whether this exhibition is on display.
- [Readings from Civil Liberties United: Diverse Voices from the SF Bay Area](https://oacc.cc/event/readings-from-civil-liberties-united-diverse-voices-from-the-sf-bay-area/) - Enjoy live readings from a new anthology of poetry, prose and art by 100 Bay Area writers and artists of color and allies celebrating the rich diversity that truly makes America great. Civil liberties matter to everyone—not just those who are targeted now. Those who keep silent may be next. Although we are 60% of the
- [My Father Artist Xu Beihong: Talk by Author Xu Fangfang](https://oacc.cc/event/my-father-artist-xu-beihong/) - Xu Beihong (1895-1953) is widely known as the father of modern Chinese painting. Famous for his ink brush paintings of galloping horses, pioneering artist Xu Beihong integrated Chinese and Western painting and mentored generations of Chinese artists. Speaker Xu Fangfang, Xu Beihong’s daughter, will introduce her memoir Galloping Horses: Artist Xu Beihong and His Family
- [Oakland Chinatown Streetfest](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-streetfest/) - [vckit_image_banner title=”” tutorial=”” image=”6886″] The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce (OCCC) will be presenting its 32nd Annual Chinatown StreetFest. In celebrating the Year of the Boar, the Chinatown StreetFest will attract thousands of people from all over the Bay Area to come savor the taste of Asia, and to experience the traditions that Oakland’s Chinatown
- [OACC Movie Nights: Afghan Cycles](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-movie-nights-afghan-cycles/) - [vckit_image_banner title=”” tutorial=”” image=”6716″] Following a new generation of young Afghan women cyclists, Afghan Cycles uses the bicycle to tell a story of women’s rights – human rights – and the struggles faced by Afghan women on a daily basis, from discrimination to abuse, to the oppressive silencing of their voices in all aspects of contemporary society.
- [The TOaG Quartet: Album Release Party](https://oacc.cc/event/the-toag-quartet-album-release-party/) - “The TOaG Quartet: Live at the Airship” is an 84-minute double album of all original music, recorded live in front of an audience at the premiere Airship Laboratories recording studio. Sparking the mind with truth, and moving the spirit with groove, our collective is one part working band and one part teaching ensemble. Join
- [The Spirit of Bali Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/the-spirit-of-bali-exhibition/) - Opening Reception: Friday, June 21, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm I Madé Moja comes from Batuan, a traditional arts village in Bali, known for its classical music and dance, fine woodcarving and unique painting style. These time-honored traditions are passed from one generation to the next and continue to thrive, despite great changes in
- [Film screening: Chinese Whispers by Rani P Collaborations](https://oacc.cc/event/film-screening-chinese-whispers-by-rani-p-collaborations/) - [vckit_image_banner tutorial=”” image=”6564″] “We cannot heal what we will not face” On May 21, 1998, President Suharto of Indonesia resigned after 32 years in power. The events leading up to that day are complicated. There was an economic crisis. There was a student movement. There was a contested election. And there were riots, killings, and
- [Perspectives on Mental Health: Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine](https://oacc.cc/event/perspectives-on-mental-health-traditional-chinese-and-modern-medicine/) - Come and join us for an evening when Dr. Joseph Yang, and Dr. Yuhuan Xie exchange their knowledge and insights about explanations, symptoms clusters, and treatment options for mental illnesses from traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Modern medicine’s perspective. We encourage you to bring your own observations, thoughts, and questions about mental illnesses to the
- [Shadows and Light](https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light/) - [vckit_image_banner tutorial=”” image=”6560″] ARTogether, an Oakland-based nonprofit organization that provides creative spaces and resources for refugees and immigrants in the Bay Area, presents ‘Shadows and Light’, an exhibition of the works of three promising, young female artists from the Bay Area. Through diverse artistic mediums, Samira Akbari, Somaieh Amini, and Farnaz Tasbihgoo explore their idea
- [Balinese Painting Workshop with I Madé Moja](https://oacc.cc/event/balinese-painting-workshop-with-i-made-moja/) - Learn the basics of Balinese painting with renowned artist and teacher, I Madé Moja! This is a rare, hands-on opportunity for students of all levels to explore the traditional techniques and motives used in Balinese painting with a master artist. Pak Moja will guide you through each step of the process from sketching out,
- [Our Bojagi: Bojagi Artworks from Claire Lilienthal School](https://oacc.cc/event/our-bojagi-bojagi-artworks-from-claire-lilienthal-school/) - Our Bojagi: Bojagi Artworks from Claire Lilienthal School Bojagi is a general term for all wrapping cloths in Korea. By sewing together small, leftover cloths of various shapes and skillfully juxtaposing vibrant colors, the unknown makers of traditional bojagi created exciting, strikingly contemporary designs. Students in the Korean immersion program at Claire Lilienthal School create bojagi as one of
- [The Patty Chu's Chinese Folk Dance Troupe - 2019 Annual Show](https://oacc.cc/event/the-patty-chus-chinese-folk-dance-troupe-2019-annual-show/) - The Patty Chu’s Chinese Folk Dance Troupe will perform varies of dances in modern and culture with our traditional costumes; such as; Xin Jiang, Mongolia, Korean; Han dances also include with fan, umbrella dances to enrich the different ethnics in China; the best of all, you will see our beautiful dances that Ms. Chu choreographies
- [Everybody, Everybody:  A new community dance workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/everybody-everybody-a-new-community-dance-workshop/) - An inter-generational celebration of the moving body. All ages, all bodies, all levels are invited to experiment with everyday, pedestrian movement as dance, exploring the notion that we are already always dancing. Inspired by house, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and West African dance styles, we’ll practice responding to rhythm and sound with smooth grooves and ultimate
- [There’s No Stopping to My Thoughts: A Community Play & Panel Discussion](https://oacc.cc/event/theres-no-stopping-to-my-thoughts-a-community-play-panel-discussion/) - [vckit_image_banner title=”” tutorial=”” image=”6543″] There’s No Stopping to My Thoughts is a community-based, script-in-hand, interactive theatrical experience inspired by the life and aspirations of self-taught visionary artist Leon Kennedy. A 75-year-old black man who paints prodigiously on anything, Leon has called Oakland home for more than half a century, and strives towards painting a mural in
- ["Shadows and Light" Exhibit Opening Reception](https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light-exhibit-opening-reception/) - [vckit_image_banner tutorial=”” image=”6560″] Join Oakland Asian Cultural Center and ARTogether for an opening reception celebrating the “Shadows and Light” exhibition. ARTogether, an Oakland-based nonprofit organization that provides creative spaces and resources for refugees and immigrants in the Bay Area, presents ‘Shadows and Light’, an exhibition of the works of three promising, young female artists from
- [Qigong Workshop - A Journey to a Brand-new Self](https://oacc.cc/event/qigong-workshop-a-journey-to-a-brand-new-self/) - A 3-hour intensive lesson to experience the miraculous power of Qi Qigong, combining movements, breathing techniques, and meditation, is a holistic approach to the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. The key to long-term health lies in enhancing the qi circulation to purify the external form and internal energy. Regular practice allows one to
- [Lecture by Chef David Soohoo & Book Talk With Author Professor Gordon H. Chang](https://oacc.cc/event/book-talk-ghosts-of-gold-mountain/) - Click here to RSVP Gordon H. Chang will present a talk about his newest book GHOSTS OF GOLD MOUNTAIN: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, a groundbreaking account that draws on unprecedented research to recover the Chinese railroad workers’ stories and celebrate their role in remaking America. An invaluable correction
- [Mind, Body, Spirit: Wellness Traditions in Asia](https://oacc.cc/event/mind-body-spirit-wellness-traditions-in-asia/) - 亚洲文化健康活动日 时间： 2019年5月26日星期日下午1:00-3:00 地点：奥克兰亚洲文化中心 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 奥克兰亚洲文化中心邀请您来参加亚洲文化及传统健康保健活动。 届时美洲中國文化醫藥大學,金门风水学校,和Shang Shung研究所将介绍和展示古老的知识和技术。了解和体验针灸, 中草药, 推拿 (中医按摩) 太极和气功, 西藏艾灸, 和中国的风水。 欢迎参加，感謝您的支持！ The Oakland Asian Cultural Center invites you to celebrate Asian culture and its longstanding traditions of health and healing wisdom by attending this two hour event centered around Asian health and wellness practices.
- [CAAMFest: Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories](https://oacc.cc/event/caamfest-self-evident-asian-americas-stories/) - Self Evident is a new podcast taking on what it means to be American by telling Asian America’s stories. With host Cathy Erway, the show will tackle today’s tough questions about identity, cultural change and nationhood by presenting reported narratives, community conversations, and personal stories. The team of award-winning producers, filmmakers, and journalists — from
- [Crossing Boundaries: Calligraphies In Conversation](https://oacc.cc/event/crossing-boundaries-calligraphies-in-conversation/) - Crossing Boundaries Calligraphies IN Conversation 5TH Annual International Exhibition Opening Reception Thursday, November 8, 2018 5:30 - 9:00 PM An Exhibition of Asian Multicultural Calligraphy, Ceramics & Cuisine Exhibition Dates: November 8, 2018 - January 16, 2019 RSVP HERE
- [Immigration Emergency: In Defense & Defiance](https://oacc.cc/event/immigration-emergency-in-defense-defiance/) - Exhibition Dates: Saturday, March 9, 2019 – Sunday, April 21, 2019 San Francisco Poster Syndicate, poster artists collective based in San Francisco, silkscreen prints live to celebrate the new OACC exhibition, Immigration Emergency: In Defense & Defiance. More than 30 local artists participate in the exhibition, which seeks to educate, agitate and create solidarity around
- [Mining Gold: Finding the Treasures in Family Stories](https://oacc.cc/event/mining-gold-finding-the-treasures-in-family-stories/) - Whether or not your family members are gone, you’ve heard the stories at the kitchen table while at a family reunion or even as a side comment when unexpected. How do you find out more? How do you piece these tidbits together? Where do you go to fill in the gaps? This panel presentation will
- [Future Culture Summit](https://oacc.cc/event/future-culture-summit/) - Join us for the inaugural Future Culture Summit! Using the frame of Method Sampling—the borrowing of other rationales and reframing them within one’s own system thereby rendering a brand-new system which are not just sum of the parts it’s sourcing from—we showcase extraordinary people who are leaders in their fields locally, nationally, and internationally. In
- [Bonnie Kwong Workshop: ZINE Making](https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwong-workshop-zine-making/) - Bonnie Kwong Workshop: ZINE Making May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Free What makes a place a home? Ask yourself this question and create a small stapled magazine, otherwise known as a zine, with artist, writer and performer Bonnie Kwong. Participants in this workshop experiment with pen & ink drawing, watercolor, cut and paste techniques, collage and markers,
- [Gongster's Paradise](https://oacc.cc/event/6477/)
- [Carlos Zialcita and the Silindro Pilipino Project](https://oacc.cc/event/carlos-zialcita-and-the-silindro-pilipino-project/)
- [Panel Discussion Featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen and Other Refugee Writers](https://oacc.cc/event/panel-with-viet-thanh-nguyen-author-of-the-displaced-refugee-writers-on-refugee-lives/) - Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen called on 17 fellow refugee writers from across the globe to shed light on their experiences, and the result is The Displaced, a powerful dispatch from the individual lives behind current headlines, with proceeds to support the International Rescue Committee. Join authors Viet Thanh Nguyen, Joseph
- [Bonnie Kwong’s Intersectional Theater Project Table Read](https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwongs-intersectional-theater-project-table-read/) - Enjoy and participate in the creative process of the intersectional theater project. The table read will offer community members and story circle participants a glimpse into the creative process of playwrights Bonnie Wai-Lee Kwong and Cleavon Smith, as well as an opportunity to provide feedback as the two playwrights read parts of the first draft
- [Family Reading Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/family-reading-celebration/) - The Family Reading Celebration is a special feature for kids during OACC’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Join us for storytime with Suzanne Lo and Sine Hwang Jensen (librarian at UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Library), “Go! Mandarin” music, shadow-puppet making and show, and 75 free books for participating children (select from nearly 30 titles about Asian culture or Lunar New
- [Crossing Boundaries - An Evening of Cuisine, Calligraphy and Ceramics](https://oacc.cc/event/crossing-boundaries-an-evening-of-cuisine-calligraphy-and-ceramics/) - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 6:30- 9:30pm Ticketed Event: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3821378
- [Silindro Pilipino Project](https://oacc.cc/event/silindro-pilipino-project/) - The SILINDRO FILIPINO PROJECT with Carlos Zialcita and Friends makes its debut on Saturday October 13th at 7pm at the OAKLAND ASIAN CULTURAL CENTER located at 388 9th Street 2nd Floor in Oakland's Chinatown. For more information, they can be reached at 510-647-0455 Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM Acquire Tickets
- [Book Talk: America is Not the Heart](https://oacc.cc/event/america-is-not-the-heart/) - Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM RSVP HERE
- [Women of World Dance Show](https://oacc.cc/event/women-of-world-dance-show/) - Sunday, October 14, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Acquire Tickets Here
- [Defend & Defy: A Community Panel Discussion](https://oacc.cc/event/defend-defy-a-community-panel-discussion/) - Key community representatives will come together to discuss urgent immigration issues that are threatening our most vulnerable communities. Drawing on diverse backgrounds, the panelists will share their expertise and perspectives on a range of issue-areasaffected by recent anti-immigration policies. Learn how each of us can effectively defend our communities and defy anti-immigration policies and attitudes.
- [Resistance at Tule Lake](https://oacc.cc/event/resistance-at-tule-lake/) - Film Showing Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm “Resistance at Tule Lake” tells the long-suppressed story of incarcerated Japanese Americans who defied the government by refusing to swear unconditional loyalty to the U.S. Thought this was an act of protest and family survival, they were branded as “disloyals” by the government and
- [CHOPIN & CHINA Concert with Pianist Eileen Huang](https://oacc.cc/event/chopin-china-concert-with-pianist-eileen-huang/) - March 17, 2019, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tickets: $15 (student), $25 (adult), $35 VIP (Admission & Reception) Enjoy a delightful evening of classical music featuring Chopin and traditional Chinese music with acclaimed pianist Eileen Huang. VIP ticket holders are invited to a reception after the performance. Pianist Eileen Huang (黄爱莲), is the founder and
- [Story Circle with Bonnie Kwong](https://oacc.cc/event/story-circle-with-bonnie-kwong-2/) - What makes Oakland home? Whose voices are heard? Come and share your story if you are a current or former Oakland resident, worker, or community activist of any background! Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of the interior and exterior of their homes and personal items as props or to add to the set, such
- [Peace Lantern Ceremony Planning Meeting](https://oacc.cc/event/peace-lantern-ceremony-planning-meeting/) - You are invited to join us in our first open planning meeting! 2018 Oakland Peace Lantern Ceremony on Thursday, January 11, 2018, 6:30-8pm @ OACC For more information email OACC.
- [Film Screening: 'Defender' Followed by Q&A With San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi](https://oacc.cc/event/film-screening-defender-followed-by-qa-with-san-francisco-public-defender-jeff-adachi/) - January 27, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94607 Limited seating reserve your FREE ticket at Eventbrite Defender, created by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi and Jim Choi, focuses on Adachi and his team during the racially-charged trial of Michael Smith, a 22-year-old African American man. Smith was charged
- [OACC Lunar New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-lunar-new-year-celebration/) - Saturday, February 3 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 388 9th Street Suite 290, Oakland, California 94607 Music, dance performances, arts & crafts such as lantern-making, vendors, & more! This year, OACC’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration is partnering with the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce’s LNY celebration for a free indoor and outdoor extravaganza for all to enjoy
- [The Oakland Asian Cultural Center welcomes filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist MARA AHMED](https://oacc.cc/event/the-oakland-asian-cultural-center-welcomes-filmmaker-writer-artist-and-social-activist-mara-ahmed/) - Please join us for two evenings of what will most certainly be an engaging, educational and transformative experience. View a graphic collage exhibition rich in cultural symbolism and personal memory — All events occurring at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland CA, 94607 ‘THIS HEIRLOOM; February 7, 2018 Opening Reception 6:30pm
- [Anthony Brown & Asian American Orchestra w/ Voices of a Dream](https://oacc.cc/event/anthony-brown-asian-american-orchestra-w-voices-of-a-dream-2/) - Join us on Sunday, February 18th at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center when the Asian American Orchestra and Voices Of A Dream ensemble present musical works celebrating Black History Month and commemorating Day of Remembrance, the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the AAOrchestra will present the East Bay premiere of GO
- [A Book Talk Author Edmund](https://oacc.cc/event/a-book-talk-author-edmund/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Eastwind Books of Berkeley presents: A Book Talk with Author Edmund S. Wong Growing Up in San Francisco’s Chinatown: Boomer Memories from Noodle Rolls to Apple Pie Thursday, March 8, 2018 At Oakland Asian CulturCC 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland, California 94607 Doors open: 6:30pm Talk, reading, and Q&A from 7
- [Poets of Existence: In Celebration of International Women’s Day](https://oacc.cc/event/poets-of-existence-in-celebration-of-international-womens-day/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center Presents: Poets of Existence Deema K. Shehabi Persis Karim Shadab Zeest Hashmi Friday, March 16, 2018 7- 9 pm Coming from a multitude of experiences, these poets enrich our existence with the beauty of their words. Please join us for an evening of poetry and music.
- [Finding Kukan: A Film by Robin Lung ](https://oacc.cc/event/finding-kukan-a-film-by-robin-lung/) - Feature Documentary Followed by Q&A w / Director & Producer, Robin Lung Presented by: The Oakland Asian Cultural Center Co-sponsored by: CAAM - Center for Asian American Media CACA - Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Oakland Lodge Saturday, March 31, 2018 Doors open 6:30pm / Film Screens 7:00pm Q&A 8:15 - 9pm About the Film: Filmmaker Robin Lung investigates
- [Free Kidney Disease Screening. Sunday, April 15, 2018](https://oacc.cc/event/free-kidney-disease-screening-sunday-april-15-2018/)
- [Mara Ahmed Film: The Muslims I Know](https://oacc.cc/event/mara-ahmed-film-the-muslim-i-know/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center will rescreen filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist Mara Ahmed’s films The Muslims I Know A documentary written and produced by Mara Ahmed Thursday, April 19, 2018 Film Starts: 7:30pm Doors Open: 7:15pm / Event: 7:30pm - 9:30pm The events of 9/11 have created much interest in Islam and Muslims.
- [Mara Ahmed Film: A Thin Wall](https://oacc.cc/event/mara-ahmed-film-a-thing-wall/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center will rescreen filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist Mara Ahmed’s films A Thin Wall A documentary written, directed and co-produced by Mara Ahmed Friday, April 20, 2018 Film starts: 7pm Doors Open 6:45pm / Event: 7pm to 9:30pm A THIN WALL is a documentary about memory, history and the possibility
- [Patty Chu's Chinese Troupe Annual Showcase](https://oacc.cc/event/patty-chus-chinese-troupe-annual-showcase/) - Come join us on Sunday, April 22, 2018 for our Annual Show! Patty Chu, the instructor and artistic director blends the rich musical legacy with classical, folk, and contemporary dances. The dance troupe has drawn frequent smiles from a variety of viewers. Most of all, their graceful stage presences and technical skills makes a good impression on
- [Grand Opening: An Exhibition of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy](https://oacc.cc/event/grand-opening-an-exhibition-of-chinese-painting-and-calligraphy/) - Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and San Francisco Chinese American Association of Commerce present An Exhibition of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Grand Opening Sunday, April 29, 2018 / 2pm Oakland Asian Culture Center 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290 Oakland, CA 94602
- [Announcing! GUZHENG EVOLUTION: Tradition In A Modern World](https://oacc.cc/event/announcing-guzheng-evolution-tradition-in-a-modern-world/) - 10% off Early Bird Tickets (Until 4/18)! AVAILABLE NOW @ BROWNPAPERTICKETS! Purchase Tickets Here: http://csguzheng.bpt.me
- [Riding with the Wind - A Book Talk with Monona Yin & Grant Din](https://oacc.cc/event/riding-with-the-wind-a-conversation-with-fay-hoh-yin/) - The Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Eastwind Books of Berkeley present A Book Talk with Monona Yin & Grant Din Sunday, May 6, 2018 Doors Open: 2:00PM / Book Talk: 2:30PM / Q&A: 3:30PM Riding with the Wind: Three Generations of My Family in China In her new memoir, Riding with the Wind: Three Generations of My Family in China, Fay Hoh
- [The Chinese Exclusion Act: Film / Dialogue / Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/the-chinese-exclusion-act-film-dialogue-workshop/) - Film / Dialogue / Workshop Saturday, May 12 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM This May, during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, APISA and the Sanctuary Schools Taskforce along with Chinatown community organizations and the Center for Asian American Media will host a screening of the new PBS documentary, The Chinese Exclusion Act, a groundbreaking
- [Asian Pacific American Hertiage Month Gala](https://oacc.cc/event/asian-pacific-american-hertiage-month-gala/) - Click the flyer below for more information
- [FREE Pingshuai Gong Class at OACC](https://oacc.cc/event/pingshuai-gong-comes-to-oacc/)
- [Chinese Ancestry](https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-ancestry/) - Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center & California Genealogical Society May 26, 2018 $60 General Admission $40 for CGS Members Save the date of Saturday, May 26 as a special day of learning the fundamentals of genealogy tailored for Chinese families. Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center; and The Angel
- [Two Languages/One Community Reception and Reading](https://oacc.cc/event/two-languages-one-community-reception-and-reading/) - Join writers Michael Warr and Chun Yu--along with Paula Marie Parker, Michael Wong, Denise Pate, Dera R. Williams, and Cecilia Graybeal, participants of the Two Languages/One Community literary workshop series--for a reception featuring readings of their new poems and essays. These short creative writing pieces reflect upon the theme of "family," and will be presented in English and Mandarin. Date: Saturday,
- [Lincoln Summer Nights](https://oacc.cc/event/lincoln-summer-nights/)
- [Hawker Fare: Stories & Recipes from a Refugee Chef's Isan Thai & Lao Roots](https://oacc.cc/event/hawker-fare-stories-recipes-from-a-refugee-chefs-isan-thai-lao-roots/) - Book Talk with Chef James Syhabout and Eastwind Books of Berkeley Fundraiser Saturday, June 23, 2018 1-3pm Eastwind Books of Berkeley welcomes Oakland-grown, Michelin-starred Chef James Syhabout for a book talk on his journey to his Isan Thai and Lao roots, the inspiration for his hugely popular Hawker Fare restaurant. Program introduction by Professor
- [Finding Japanese-American Roots in Japan and the U.S.](https://oacc.cc/event/finding-japanese-american-roots-in-japan-and-the-u-s/)
- ['SKY, MOUNTAIN & WATERSCAPE' - Kam Cheung Mok Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/opening-reception-of-chinese-ink-wash-landscape-painting-exhibit/) - ‘Sky Mountain & Waterscape’ A Chinese Ink Wash Landscape Painting Exhibition by Mok Kam Cheung Opening Reception: Friday, July 6, 2018 6:00pm Exhibition Dates: June 30th to August 30th, 2018 Free and Open to the Public About the Exhibit ‘Sky, Mountain & Waterscape’ is a painting series consisting of twenty-five contemporary Chinese ink wash landscape
- [Chinese Exclusion Laws and Being Muslim American in Post 9/11](https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-exclusion-laws-and-being-muslim-american-in-post-9-11/) - Eastwind Books of Berkeley and OACC Literary Series presents Book Talk and Panel Presentation: Chinese Exclusion Laws and Being Muslim in America Post 9/11 Beth Lew-Williams Sylvia Chan-Malik Sunday, July 22, 2018 3:00 - 5:00 pm Featuring The Chinese Must Go: Violence, Exclusion, and the Making of the Alien in America by Beth Lew-Williams and
- [See You at the 7 - Stories From the Bay Area's Last Original Mile House](https://oacc.cc/event/see-you-at-the-7-stories-from-the-bay-areas-last-original-mile-house/) - Book Talk with Vanessa Garcia, author and owner of the 7 Mile House Saturday, July 28, 2018 7:00 pm Vanessa Garcia, originally from Manila, Philippines, was a drummer, backup singer and original member of the Philippine-based all female pop-rock group 'Prettier Than Pink'. In 1996 she moved to the US, and graduated from Golden Gate
- [First Wednesdays at Madison Park](https://oacc.cc/event/first-wednesdays-at-madison-park/) - Corner of 8th and Jackson Street Join us in the heart of Chinatown as we host family friendly activities. Events are in collaboration with Friends of Lincoln Square, Asian Health Services, APEN, AYPAL, API Legal Outreach, OACC and other generous sponsors.
- [First Fridays:  Lincoln Summer Nights](https://oacc.cc/event/first-fridays-lincoln-summer-nights/) - at Lincoln Square Park & Recreational Center 261 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Join us in the heart of Chinatown as we host family friendly activities. Events are in collaboration with Friends of Lincoln Square, Asian Health Services, APEN, AYPAL, API Legal Outreach, OACC and other generous sponsors.
- [Oakland Chinatown StreetFest 2018](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-china-town-streetfest-2018/)
- [First Wednesdays Madison Park](https://oacc.cc/event/first-wednesdays-madison-park/) - Corner of 8th and Jackson Street Join us in the heart of Chinatown as we host family friendly activities. Events are in collaboration with Friends of Lincoln Square, Asian Health Services, APEN, AYPAL, API Legal Outreach, OACC and other generous sponsors.
- [First Fridays: Lincoln Summer Nights](https://oacc.cc/event/first-fridays-lincoln-summer-nights-2/) - at Lincoln Square Park & Recreational Center 261 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Join us in the heart of Chinatown as we host family friendly activities. Events are in collaboration with Friends of Lincoln Square, Asian Health Services, APEN, AYPAL, API Legal Outreach, OACC and other generous sponsors.
- [Opening Reception: The Forbidden Book: The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons Presented and Curated by: Abraham Ignacio](https://oacc.cc/event/opening-reception-the-forbidden-book-the-philippine-american-war-in-political-cartoons/) - THE FORBIDDEN BOOK uses political cartoons from 1898 to 1906 to chronicle a little-known war between the United States and the Philippines that lasted over 15 years, in which 126,000 U.S. troops were deployed and hundreds of thousands of Filipinos were killed. Today, few Americans know about the brutal suppression of Philippine independence or the
- [Filipino-American History during the 1965-1970 Grape strikes - Book Reading / Film Screening / Photography Exhibition](https://oacc.cc/event/filipino-american-history-during-the-1965-1970-grape-strikes-book-reading-film-screening-photography-exhibition/) - Book Reading / Film Screening / Photography Exhibition Film: Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers Discussion and Q & A with filmmaker Marissa Aroy, photographer X who chronicled the 1965-1970 grape strike and boycott for Time Magazine, and Patty Enrado who will read from her book A Village in the Fields. Sunday,
- [IN OAKLAND: “Fighting Dictators in the Philippines, Then & Now”](https://oacc.cc/event/in-oakland-fighting-dictators-in-the-philippines-then-now/) - "A Time to Rise: The Fight Against Dictatorship in the Philippines, Then and Now" BOOK LAUNCH / PANEL DISCUSSION The discussion will be moderated by Lillian Galedo, and will feature Cindy Domingo, Co-editor, "A Time to Rise;" Geline Avila, National Council, Akbayan Party-list; and Edwin Batongbacal, Friends of Akbayan, USA.Sunday, September 23, 2018, 3-5 pm
- [Peace Lantern Ceremony](https://oacc.cc/event/peace-lantern-ceremony/) - PROGRAM 4:30 - Welcome 4:40 - Intertribal Friendship House All Nations Drum & Youth Dancers 5:20 - Tacuma King and Sun Drummers of United Africa Ensemble (Bay Area Youth Arts) 6:00 - Emeryville Taiko - Japanese drumming 6:30 - Hālau ʻO Kawainuhi - Hula Kahiko 6:55 - Moment of Silence 7:05 - Calpulli Panquetzalitzli - Danza Azteca 7:25 - Closing ACTIVITIES 4:30-7:30pm: Non-Partisan
- [2018 Chinatown Mayoral & District 2 Candidate’s Forum](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-coalition-candidates-forum/)
- [Mountain Spirits MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCE / FILM SCREENING / TRUNK SHOW](https://oacc.cc/event/mountain-spirits-music-dance-performance-film-screening-trunk-show/) - Sunday, September 30, 2018, 1-4 PM Performances by Dayao musicians and dancers direct from the Kalinga and Ga'dang communities of the Cordillera and Subanon community of Mindanao. There will also be a screening of a special documentary by Living Asia featuring the weavers commissioned by The Hinabi Project for the 2018 textiles exhibit “Mountain Spirits:
- [The Hinabi Project:  Weaving Peace and Dreams ~ Textile Arts of Mindanao](https://oacc.cc/event/the-hinabi-project-weaving-peace-and-dreams-textile-arts-of-mindanao/) - EXHIBITION: October 5, 2018 through November 4, 2018 ~ Free and open to the public OPENING RECEPTION & CURATOR TALK: Friday, October 5, 2018 ~ Free and open to the public The Hinabi Project (THP) brings to the East Bay the unique textile art of the weaving communities of Mindanao Mandaya, Bagobo, Higaonon, T’boli, Blaan,
- [Free Kidney Disease Screening](https://oacc.cc/event/free-kidney-disease-screening/) - With KDSAP, Stanford Medicine, UCSF, Harvard ADA Accessible
- [Kusinang Pilipino Culinary Experience](https://oacc.cc/event/kusinang-pilipino-culinary-experience/) - RSVP HERE
- [Oakland Asian Cultural Center Friendsgiving Potluck](https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-asian-cultural-center-friendsgiving-potluck/) - RSVP to cynthiaguevara@oacc.cc by November 15, 2018
- ["Hapa Tales and Other Lies" at Oakland Asian Cultural Center](https://oacc.cc/event/hapa-tales-and-other-lies-at-oakland-asian-cultural-center/) - In her first work of literary nonfiction, HAPA TALES AND OTHER LIES, Sharon H. Chang explores her Asian American and Mixed Race identity through the prism of returning to Hawaii as a tourist. But what begins as a journey to discover herself turns into much more as she learns the true history of the islands,
- [Imagine Talks 2019](https://oacc.cc/event/5131/) - Tickets go on sale Nov. 1! Reserve your tickets ASAP! VIP ADMISSION (2tix) - $100 ends Dec. 31 EARLY BIRD - $75 ends Dec. 31 GENERAL ADMISSION - $100 ends Jan. 12 Order Your Tickets Here For more information: https://www.imaginetalks.org/ The 5th Annual Imagine Talks will treat attendees to meet with martial arts action movie
- [The Art of Sho - Calligraphy Workshop](https://oacc.cc/event/5275/) - Click here to register or for more info: www.calligraphies.org/workshop
- [San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Music of the Americas](https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-chamber-orchestra-music-of-the-americas/) - Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Join the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra on a journey south to explore the music of Latin America when Quinteto Latino shares the stage with SFCO. This performance is sure to get you on your feet when you hear the vibrant colors and vigorous rhythms of
- [Documentary Film 'My Odyssey – Between Two Worlds'](https://oacc.cc/event/documentary-film-my-odyssey-between-two-worlds/) - East Wind Book Presents Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Raymond Douglas Chong’s journey in search of his family roots in Kaiping, Guangdong, China leads to his ancestral village where he interviews villagers and uncovers its peasant history. With remarkable footprints, Chong traces
- [Book Launch: ‘Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution’](https://oacc.cc/event/book-launch-last-boat-out-of-shanghai-the-epic-story-of-the-chinese-who-fled-maos-revolution/) - Eastwind Books of Berkeley and Oakland Asian Cultural Center welcome Helen Zia ‘Last Boat Out of Shanghai:The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution’ Book Launch Sunday, JANUARY 27, 2019 4:30pm LAST BOAT OUT OF SHANGHAI is based on the dramatic, real- life stories of generation caught up in the mass exodus of
- ["442" Booktalk with Authors](https://oacc.cc/event/442-booktalk/) - 442 Book Talk with Authors Saturday, February 9, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Writers Sakai and Kiyomura, along with illustrator Rob Sato discuss Japanese American experience in during World War II and history of incarceration in 1942, and describe the process of creating the graphic novel “442”. Followed by a Q&A session. Limited
- [OACC Annual Lunar New Year Celebration](https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration/) - Join OACC for a free Lunar New Year Celebration to welcome the Year of the Boar! Featuring lion dance by Toi Shan Family Assoc, Ger YouthCenter Mongolian folk dance, Trace Repeat (soul & funk band), Patty Chu’s Chinese folk dance, China's Spirit Music Ensemble (guzheng), Emeryville Taiko drumming, Burmese dance and music by Tay Than
- [“Hidden Legacy” with Shirley Muramoto](https://oacc.cc/event/hidden-legacy-with-shirley-muramoto/) - Film and Concert $10-25 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds) Commemorate Day of Remembrance. View excerpts of Hidden Legacy: Japanese Traditional Performing Arts in the World War II Internment Camps. Shirley Muramato, an accomplished koto master and the film’s creative director will perform with Brian Wong (koto) and dancer Bando Hiroshichiro

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