May is both Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. To celebrate, the National Asian American Mental Health Association and the Asian Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California are hosting the first annual "Laughter is the Best Medicine" event in Washington D.C. It's happening Saturday, May 21 at George Washington University Betts Auditorium. Here are some more details:
Laughter is the Best MedicineComedy, music and community, for the cause of bringing together people who are passionate about improving the quality of life for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. For further information about the event, go to the NAAPIMHA website here.
May 21st, 2011
6pm to 10pm
Door opens at 6pm
VIP Reception: 10pm to midnight
Betts Theater, George Washington University
800 21st Street, NW
Washington DC 20052
The Comedians:
Esther Ku
Shecky Wong
Ryo
Music Performer: Petawane
Host by: National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) and Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC)