2020 AAPI Heritage Month Digital Event Calendar



The month of May is officially designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While the current state of the world makes it challenging for us to gather in person, we can still convene virtually to celebrate our history, heritage and community. Here is a running calendar of digital events happening during Heritage Month. Listings will be updated on a rolling basis through May, so check back reguarly.

If you'd like to include your event, submit the information here: https://forms.gle/jWDamdscLgeRu7Na7

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020

ALL DAY, THROUGH MAY 31

"SLAYSIAN": DIGITAL EXHIBITION

Curated by Jenny Lam

SLAYSIAN is a celebration—a celebrAsian, if you will—of local Asian American artists. Created by artist and independent curator Jenny Lam, SLAYSIAN is the long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s acclaimed LEXICON, which was itself the successor to 2012’s acclaimed I CAN DO THAT, which was named the audience choice for “Best Art Exhibit” in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity’s Best of Chicago issue. This group exhibition was originally scheduled to open on March 20, 2020, with a reception in a 5,000 sq. ft. space, free and open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical show has been postponed indefinitely. Most of the show’s 39 participating artists were discovered via an open call, and for some of them, SLAYSIAN would have been their first exhibition ever. All of these artists’ work deserves to be seen far and wide. So until things get better (have hope; they will), here’s a digital exhibition.


ALL DAY, THROUGH MAY 31

GOLD HOUSE: DIGITAL CAMPAIGN

"We Are #ALLAMERICANS"

The All Americans Movement is a cross-cultural campaign unifying all Americans to stand together in support of marginalized communities most affected by COVID-19. While the virus knows no race, sex, or class, those with the least are getting hurt the most. Asian communities are facing a surge in racist attacks while the Black and Latinx communities have been disproportionately impacted in mortalities and unemployment. It's time we stand together to rise together. We are, afterall, #AllAmericans. Support COVID-19 relief with independent businesses by purchasing #AllAmericans products whose proceeds go towards rectifying the pandemic. Share your #AllAmericans story to amplify the movement. Stay empowered with resources on other ways to help.

Participating celebrities include Hasan Minhaj, Lisa Ling, Dave Chapelle, Noah Centineo, Sen. Kamala Harris, Olivia Munn, John Leguizamo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, Jack Dorsey, Marc Cuban, Phillip LIm, Prabal Gurung, Andrew Yang

VISIT HERE:
https://allamericans.us/

 

ALL DAY, THROUGH MAY 31

GOLD HOUSE: ANNUAL LIST RELEASE

"The A100 List 2020"

The A100 List honors the most impactful Asians and Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in culture every May for AAPI Heritage Month. On May 1, Gold House will release its 2020 A100 List.


ALL DAY, THROUGH MAY 31

DC APA FILM FESTIVAL: ONLINE FILM FEST

"BRINGING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE"

Our mission has always been to bring attention to the creative output from Asian Pacific American (APA) communities and encourage the artistic development of APA talent, arts, and films from our particular vantage point in Washington, DC. In so doing we strive to raise public awareness of APA talent, arts & media, encourage and promote the artistic development of APA artists of all creative arts, to provide arts education opportunities, with particular outreach to APA youth and adults, to raise awareness and act as a catalyst for the discussion of issues affecting APA communities. Intrigued? Then join us May 1- May 31, 2020 for new films, filmmaker and industry chats, and hands-on workshops. All films are free and we encourage you to share them with your friends and family.


ALL DAY, THROUGH MAY 31

SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL: ONLINE FILM FEST

"SDAFF ONLINE: MAY MADNESS"

The organizers of the San Diego Asian Film Festival have curated 31 films for May — all available online through streaming platforms. Supplementing the history chronicled in PBS' Asian Americans series, "SDAFF Online: May Madness" collects the histories too obscure, too "minor," too notorious, too fantastic, and too idiosyncratic for a more encyclopedic history. 

Each week, we’ll provide a playlist of films you can stream from home, moving forward across the decades. Watch whichever films catch your eye, though you won’t want to miss the films for which we’ll be holding filmmaker Q&As. Your online rentals or purchases directly support the filmmakers or the distributors who have invested in their stories. Every week, we also suggest a short film you can access for free.


8 AM PT / 10 AM ET

OCA-GREATER CHICAGO: LIVE KEYNOTE

"ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICKOFF"

Presented by Tina Wei Smith, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (90 mins)

OCA-Greater Chicago's annual event where we come together as a community to kick off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — now moved online

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-line-apahm-2020-chicago-community-kickoff-tickets-95913278197


10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, LITERACY AND OUTREACH SERVICES: LIVE WEBINAR

"CONFRONTING XENOPHOBIA AND SUPPORTING ASIAN AND ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITIES DURING COVID-19"

With Dr. Erika Lee, University of Minnesota and Dr. Sarah Park Dahlen, St. Catherine University (60 mins)

In light of the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as novel coronavirus), cases of racism and xenophobia against Asians and Asian/Pacific Americans have surged across the world. In the United States, there has always been a deep history of xenophobia towards Asians. This webinar will feature two experts to discuss the issue of Anti-Asian sentiment, and will also focus on teaching resources in countering xenophobia.

REGISTRATION LINK:
http://www.apalaweb.org/webinar-confronting-xenophobia/


12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

INSTAGRAM: VIDEO PREMIERE

"THE LIFE AND CAREER OF THE LATE, GREAT JOHNNY YUNE"

By comedian and media scholar Grace Jung (15 mins)

Comedian and media scholar Grace Jung releases her video monologue discussing the life and career of the late Korean American comedian/actor Johnny Yune, timed to celebrate the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. 

LINK WILL BE HERE:
instagram.com/aechjay


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 1

"AMERICAN MOVEMENTS"

SNEAK PREVIEW: ASIAN AMERICANS: Episodes 3 & 4 available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
Panelists and moderator TBA (60 mins)

An early look at two episodes of the five-part documentary TV series Asian Americans that will air nationally on May 11 and 12. Narrated by Daniel Dae Kim and Tamlyn Tomita, Asian Americans chronicles the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Personal histories and new academic research will cast a fresh lens on U.S. history and the role Asian Americans have played in it.

EPISODE 3: "GOOD AMERICANS" (1950s-1960s)
Produced by S. Leo Chiang, narrated by Daniel Dae Kim

Interviewees include Jeff Chang, Randall Park, Helen Zia, Alex Fabros, David Henry Hwang, Winifred Chin, Wendy Mink and Tammy Duckworth

The episode opens with a retro montage of 1950s Asian screen images that populate the Cold War years. It is a time of contradiction for Asian Americans. They are heralded as a quiet Model Minority, an image that is used as a wedge against African American demands for civil rights and equality. At the same time, they are targeted as perpetual foreigners and suspected as Communist subversives. It is also a time of bold ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office, while a cultural and political awakening simmers beneath the surface.

EPISODE 4: "GENERATION RISING" (1960s-1970s)
Produced by Grace Lee, narrated by Tamlyn Tomita

Interviewees include Lily Lee Adams, Laureen Chew, Nobuko Miyamoto, Brenda and Jan Sunoo, Ham Tran and Viet Thanh Nguyen.

A young generation is transformed by the Vietnam War and social tumult at their universities and in their communities. They fight for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and define a new identity: Asian Americans. Just as quickly, new immigrants and refugees arrive and expand the definition of Asian America.

Presented by Visual Communications

Partners: CAAM, A-DOC, PBS
Community Partners: Pacific Arts Movement/SDAAF, Austin AAFF, ACV/AAIFF, SAAFF, PAAFF, HAAPI FEST, Boston AAFF, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA, DC APA, Chicago FAAIM


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

COVID-19 CONVOS #3

"RISING ABOVE BULLYING AND HATE"

With Jeremy Lin, Professional Basketball Player, Beijing Ducks and Maulik Pancholy, Actor, Author & Co-Founder of Act To Change

Jeremy Lin, the first Asian American to win an NBA championship, joins Act To Change's third edition of Covid-19 Convos. Covid-19 Convos is a series of virtual conversations to discuss ways in which parents, educators, students, and community members can come together to combat the increasing anti-Asian racism during the Covid-19 pandemic.

REGISTRATION LINK:
bit.ly/CovidConvos3


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

THE 2020 PROJECT: LIVE WEBINAR

"Lets Get Local! Voting at a Local Level & Building Up"
With Keith Chow (The Nerds of Color), actors Oscric Chow (Supernatural, Arrowverse), Michele Selene Ang (13 Reasons Why) and Romen Borsellino (former Iowa political operative)

“Does your vote matter?” — we’re here to slay that myth and dive into how your vote especially matters in local government. What happens on a national and global scale is important, but local government impacts your daily life. We will delve beyond the importance of voting — how Asian American and Pacific Islander #RepresentationMatters at the polls and how we can fully realize the impact of our community’s vote.

VISIT HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oRMrw8VeSOiJWURiF64GVQ


8 PM PT / 11 PM ET

FAMILY MEAL: LIVE STREAMING DINNER DATE

"DINE, WINE AND DISCUSS WITH SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ASIAN AMERICAN PODCASTERS!"

With Jeff Yang (cohost, THEY CALL US BRUCE), Phil Yu (cohost, THEY CALL US BRUCE), Dino-Ray Ramos (cohost, #NEWHOLLYWOOD), Rebecca Sun (cohost, HOLLYWOOD REMIXED) and Taz Ahmed (cohost, GOOD MUSLIM, BAD MUSLIM) (60 mins)

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-meal-a-virtual-dinner-party-tickets-103276242020


SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020

4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

RE-ELECT ASSEMB. YUH-LINE NIOU: ZOOM MOVIE NIGHT

"THE HALF OF IT" ON NETFLIX

Post-movie discussion with New York State Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou (movie: 104 mins; discussion: 60 mins)

A watch party for Alice Wu's new Netflix film The Half of It, followed by a discussion with the Assemblymember focused on Asian American representation and our current health crisis. Free to attend (with suggested $5 donations welcome!).

THE HALF OF IT (2020, written and directed by Alice Wu)
When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend — or fall for his crush. Starring Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire

RSVP:
Either https://secure.actblue.com/donate/zoommovienight OR if you aren't able to donate and still want to participate, please email YLforNY@gmail.com


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 2

"AMERICAN STORIES"

WORLD PREMIERE: BULGE BRACKET available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
Panelists and moderator TBA (60 mins)

BULGE BRACKET (2020, written and directed by Christopher Au; starring Jessika Van, Feodor Chin, Teddy Larsen)

In the high-intensity world of mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs, a young female investment banker confronts the patriarchy in the frat house of Wall Street. An ensemble dramedy about the costs of climbing the corporate ladder.

presented by Visual Communications in partnership with Asian CineVision


7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

YOUTUBE LIVE: ONLINE VARIETY SHOW

"ASIAN AF: STREAMING LIVE!"

With Lou Diamond Phillips, Keiko Agena, Lilan Bowden, Kim Cooper, Sarah Claspell, Eugene Cordero, Zac Oyama, Dhruv Uday Singh, Kathy Yamamoto and more!

Asian AF is the hit variety show showcasing the best Asian American comedy performers in LA and NY. Formerly a monthly show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre — along with four spinoff shows, Filipino AF, South Asian AF, Gaysian AF, and Voltron AND FRIENDS — Asian AF is now streaming LIVE! Each show will feature a rotating cast of improv's heavy-hitters and special guests.

presented by Asian AF

LINK WILL BE HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrQ_VGE0Mauqyy15o58X1A/featured 


SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020

ALL DAY / EVERY MONDAY THROUGH MAY 25

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE, ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS: VIDEO RELEASES

"CELEBRATING AAPI FRONT-LINE ESSENTIAL WORKERS"

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). It’s a tough time this year with the outbreak of COVID-19 and ensuing anti-Asian racism. That’s why APALA is launching a video series to honor AAPI workers on the frontlines of the crisis. These videos will end with a call to action to protect workers. It is up to us to combat growing anti-Asian racism and advocate for our communities to have the tools they need to stay safe.

Presented by #AAPI2020 Coalition

GET VIDEOS/TOOLKIT HERE:

"AAPIs #EssentialNotExpendable" Social Media Toolkit for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month https://www.apalanet.org/aapi-workers.html


3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 3

"PACIFIC CINEWAVES"

MELE MURALS, KA HUAKA’I: JOURNEY TO MERRIE MONARCH, STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET
Panelists Keoni Lee (MELE MURALS), Kumo Hula Lono Padilla and Kumu Hula Robert Keano Ka'upu IV (KA HUAKA’I: JOURNEY TO MERRIE MONARCH), Pualani "Auntie Pua" Case (STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS), moderated by Kiana Rivera (60 mins)

MELE MURALS (2016, directed by Tadashi Nakamura)

Mele Murals is a documentary about the transformative power of art through the unlikely union of graffiti and ancient Hawaiian culture. At the center of the story are two renowned street artists -- Estria Miyashiro (aka Estria) and John Hina (aka Prime) -- a group of Native Hawaiian youth, and the rural community of Waimea. Through their stories Mele Murals shows how public art and Native Hawaiian traditions transforms the artists, students and community.

KA HUAKA’I: JOURNEY TO MERRIE MONARCH (2020, directed by Gerard Elmore)

Every spring since 1971, the best hula hālau are invited to Hilo, Hawai‘i Island to perform in the most prestigious hula competition of its kind: the Merrie Monarch Festival. Follow the journeys of three hula practitioners—a teacher, a chanter, and a dancer—as they prepare to step onto the stage. In response to the cancelling of the Merrie Monarch Festival, the filmmakers recently made the film available for broadcast in Hawaii -a way to keep the festival alive. The showcase presentation will be the first time the film will be seen by a nationwide audience.

STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS (2020, directed by Jalena Keane-Lee)

Standing Above the Clouds follows Native Hawaiian mother-daughter activists as they stand to protect their sacred mountain Mauna Kea from the building of the world's largest telescope.The showcase presentation is available all month on the LAAPFF Virtual Festival.

Presented by Visual Communications

Partners: PIC, KCET


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

EAST WEST PLAYERS AND AJ RAFAEL: VIRTUAL CONCERT 

"CRAZY TALENTED ASIANS (AT HOME)"

With AJ RAFAEL; guests TBA

AJ Rafael and East West Players team up again to bring you something to help you smile during these tough times. Tune into our Facebook page for some of your fave CTA and EWP artists sharing music, laughs and more from the safety of their homes!

LINK WILL BE HERE:
facebook.com/EWPlayers

OR VISIT:
http://www.eastwestplayers.org


MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020

5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 4

"MONDAY NITE VC: CLAIMING A VOICE"

CLAIMING A VOICE available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
Panelists Arthur Dong (director, CLAIMING A VOICE), Abe Ferrer and Walt Louie, moderated by Sean Miura (60 mins)

CLAIMING A VOICE (1990, directed by Arthur Dong)

Claiming a Voice is a one-hour documentary chronicling the first 20 years of Visual Communications. Combining interviews with clips from over 20 Visual Communications films, this video traces the important role alternative media played in the Asian American movement. Claiming a Voice shows how one grassroots organization survived budget cuts, Hollywood, and the collective process of the sixties to control their own images. The stories of Visual Communications members along with those of jazz fusion band Hiroshima, poet Lawson Inada, and actors Pat Morita and Mako are among the many in this documentary which reflect personal commitments to claiming a voice in media.

Panel moderator Sean Miura is a Los Angeles-based Yonsei writer and artist. He is the producer/curator of Little Tokyo's Tuesday Night Cafe, a free Asian American art series

Presented by Visual Communications


TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020

EVERY DAY THROUGH MAY 8

DEBBI MICHIKO FLORENCE: VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR

"KEEP IT TOGETHER KEIKO CARTER"

Come celebrate Debbi Michiko Florence's debut middle grade novel Keep It Together Keiko Carter, about 7th grader Keiko Carter dealing w changing friendships and first crushes. Participate in fun activities like a chocolate quiz between authors, guessing games and more, to enter to win signed copies of her book (US mailing addresses only).

FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @DebbiMichiko

OR VISIT:
https://debbimichikoflorence.com/notes-from-the-word-nest/


12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE & HOLLABACK: VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

"BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING" (60 mins)

One way we can take action to protect our communities is to learn ways to intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising safety. We're excited to announce that Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC are partnering for a virtual workshop on bystander intervention. The one-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!'s 5 D's of bystander intervention methodology.

We'll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Asian and Asian American folks are facing right now — from microaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the "spectrum of disrespect.

You'll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities

We'll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening.

We'll have time at the end for practice, and you'll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see Anti-Asian and Asian American harassment online or in-person. Sessions will also be conducted May 7, 13, 21 and 30 at different times.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

DEFINE AMERICAN PRESENTS: BLACK + GOLD FORUM

"CREATING SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT FOR BLACK AND ASIAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND

A virtual event hosted by Define American along with MACRO, Gold House, Color Of Change, CAPE and the UTA Foundation — our fellow agents for change and inclusion — to hear from highly influential Black and Asian pioneers and thinkers. This event will explore how we can foster support and solidarity for our two communities to combat the racism and alarming disparities that this pandemic has once again brought to light.

Panelists: Jon M. Chu, Franklin Leonard, Prabal Gurung, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Joy-Ann Reid


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 5

"WORLD PREMIERE: FIRST VOTE"

FIRST VOTE available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
with panelists Yi Chen (director, FIRST VOTE) and guests TBA; moderator TBA (60 mins)

FIRST VOTE (2020, directed by Yi Chen)

Exploring the intersection of immigration, voting rights and racial justice, First Vote chronicles four Asian American voters' diverse experiences with American democracy against the backdrop of demographic changes and intensifying polarization between 2016 and 2018.

Presented by Visual Communications


WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 6

"ALL ABOUT DAD"

ALL ABOUT DAD available to stream all day

Q&A 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
with panelists Mark Tran (director, ALL ABOUT DAD) and actor David Huynh; moderated by Anderson Le (60 mins)

ALL ABOUT DAD (2009, directed by Mark Tran; starring David Huynh, Chi Pham, Yen Ly)

Delightfully hilarious, yet mixed with great tenderness and humanism, All About Dad addresses the familiar theme of old world father vs. new world kids with deftness and originality. It’s a family portrait that’s sure to resonate with any family. An award winning film written and directed by Mark Tran. Awards include: Audience Award for Best Narrative, Cinequest Film Festival 2009; Special Jury Award and Outstanding First Feature, LAAPFF 2009.

Presented by Visual Communications


12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

AUSTIN COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE: PANEL DISCUSSION

With panelists: Pooja Sethi, Attorney Arati Singh and AISD Trustee Judge Nicholas Chu, Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 (60 mins)

An inspiring discussion with our panelists, where we will acknowledge our achievements, celebrate our AAPI identity and community, address the challenges our community currently faces and the importance of civil engagement.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC: SNEAK PEEK SCREENING AND Q&A

"DRIVEWAYS" 

Screening plus Q&A (at 5:30 PM PT/ 8:30 PM ET) with Andrew Ahn (director) and stars Hong Chau and Lucas Jaye (60 mins)

Filmmaker Andrew Ahn follows his critically acclaimed debut, 2016’s Spa Night, with this bittersweet drama. Single mom Kathy (Chau) travels with her shy eight-year-old son Cody (newcomer Lucas Jaye) to her late sister’s house in upstate New York to clean and sell it. As Kathy discovers how little she knew about her sister, Cody develops an unlikely friendship with Del (Dennehy), the Korean War vet and widower who lives next door. Over the course of the summer and with Del’s encouragement, Cody develops the courage to come out of his shell and, along with his mother, finds a new place to call home.

Presented by Brooklyn Academy of Music

TICKETS ($12): 
https://www.bam.org/film/2020/lfb-driveways


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS: ONLINE FIRESIDE CHAT

"ASIAN AMERICANS: FROM EXCLUSION TO ACHIEVEMENT" 
With filmmaker Barb Lee and Professor Heidi Kim, University of North Carolina

Our first APA Heritage Month event will cover the history of Asian Pacific Americans in the U.S. and the genesis of APA Heritage Month. Speakers Barb Lee and Heidi Kim will hold an upbeat fireside chat about the evolution from overt racism and xenophobia towards APAs to celebration of APA achievements.

Presented by NAAAP

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-asian-americans-from-exclusion-to-achievement-tickets-103596160906


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

EAST WEST WEDNESDAYS

APA Comedians Panel!

Join us this Wednesday at 5PM on our Facebook Live as Producing Artistic Director Snehal Desai chats with Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Ken), Margaret Cho (All-American Girl (1994 TV series)), Randall Park (Fresh off the Boat), Hari Kondabolu (The Problem With Apu Documentary Film 2017), and Amy Hill Actor (Magnum P.I.) for the first of our #APAHM2020 series of shows online!

Presented by East West Players

WATCH HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/251853766014298/


6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET

88RISING: LIVE CONCERT

"ASIA RISING FOREVER"

With Rich Brian, NIKI, Dumbfoundead, Josh Pan, Stephanie Peotri, Kang Daniel, CLC, Hyukoh, Phum Viphurit, Lim Kim and other special guests! (180 mins)

88rising is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with global livestream festival, ASIA RISING FOREVER. Kicking off May 6, the three-hour video broadcast will be hosted by rapper and actor Dumbfoundead and will feature intimate performances from some of Asia’s most exciting artists like Rich Brian, Phum Viphurit, NIKI, Kang Daniel, CLC, HYUKOH and more. The digital festival will also include exclusive interviews and surprise games to recognize Asian music and togetherness.


THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

NATIONAL KOREAN AMERICAN SERVICE & EDUCATION CONSORTIUM: LIVE CONVERSATION

"BEING CHINESE AMERICAN: CHATS ON BEING ASIAN AMERICAN & POC IN COVID-19"

For AAPI Heritage Month, NAKASEC is presenting "A Series of Chats on Being Asian American & POC in Covid-19." Once a week throughout the month of May and beginning of June, a NAKASEC team member and one or more guest speakers will hold a casual conversation via Facebook Live on various AAPI and other POC identities in Covid-19. The purpose is to present some (not all!) of the unique perspectives that are not captured in the broad strokes that mainstream narratives make about Asian Americans and communities of color in Covid-19. We recognize that we by far do not hold all perspectives - if you or someone you know would like to be a guest speaker, please reach out! By the end, we hope to build a collective consciousness through which we can collectively organize for racial justice in disaggregating some of our diverse experiences.


2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET

NQPIA: LIVE WEBINAR

"VEGETARIAN FILIPINX CUISINE: COOKING CLASS"

Presented by Michael Dumlao (60 mins)

The public health threat of COVID-19 has shown us now, more than ever, the importance of mutual aid and community care. As part of our commitment to community care we want to set up community opportunities for folks to connect and learn how to cook some of our favorite dishes! This week's star chef is Michael Dumlao. We will be cooking a vegetarian Filipinx dish with an emphasis on making healthy choices.


3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

FINDING CLEVELAND: LIVE STREAM AND Q&A

"FINDING CLEVELAND" 

Watch free, plus Q&A with producer Baldwin Chiu, director Larissa Lam and special guest, Emily Jones, curator of Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum and university archivist at Delta State University

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are making our award-winning 14-minute documentary, Finding Cleveland, available to watch free online May 4-8, 2020.

We will also host two Live Video Q&A Sessions Thursday, May 7th 3pm PDT & Friday, May 8th 7pm PDT with producer Baldwin Chiu, director Larissa Lam and special guest, Emily Jones, curator of Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum and university archivist at Delta State University. Students and educators are encouraged to attend. Open to all ages, but we recommend ages 8+. They’ll discuss the film and answer questions from the audience.

Topics discussed during Live Q&A include:
– Contributions of Chinese to MS Delta
– Relationship between Chinese & African-American community in Jim Crow era
– Chinese Exclusion Act impact on families
– How history informs our American identity
– Preview new film, Far East Deep South


3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET

ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE PROJECT: LIVE ART CELEBRATION

"ART AS A VOICE " (120 mins)

"Art as a Voice" is our annual survivor-centered art celebration that uplifts the ways art is a means to express healing, resilience, and joy. For the first time we will be hosting it online which means we have even more opportunity to connect with one another across time zones and place. This year we are proud to present performers who will be sharing their singing, dancing, poetry, drag, zines and more, with you. We'd love to see you there!


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

I LOVE CHINATOWN: VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW 

"I LOVE CHINATOWN PANDEMIC RELIEF SHOW"

Presented by Stephanie Foo (former producer, This American Life)
With Joel Kim Booster, Esmé Weijun Wang, Jeff Yang & Phil Yu of "They Call Us Bruce," Lupe Liang, Sasami, Kat Chow, Red Silk Dancers, Wing On Wo & Co...and more special guests! (90 mins)

A night of stories, food and art to provide pandemic relief for Chinatown's small busiensses and tenants 

Link will be here:
https://www.facebook.com/iheartchinatown 


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 7

"THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT"

THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT available to stream all day

THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT (2017, directed by Ric Burns, Li-Shin Yu)

May 6 marks the anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, a law passed by Congress and signed by President Chester Arthur on May 6, 1882. Examine the origin, history and impact of the law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a long line of acts targeting the Chinese for exclusion, it remained in force for more than 60 years. The documentary made its LA premiere at LAAPFF 2018. 

Presented by Visual Communications


FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

THE KOREA SOCIETY: LIVE WEBCAST

"A CONVERSATION BETWEEN CHEFS" 

With Esther Choi and Judy Joo (60 mins)

What are the challenges a chef faces when she decides to open a restaurant? How do you break the stereotype that “women make good cooks, but men make better chefs”? And how do you not only survive but thrive in the hyper-competitive restaurant kitchens and food scene in New York and London? And what do you cook when you have to stay home, due to the unprecedented world-wide pandemic? Meet two inspirational chefs — who happen to be female Korean Americans — who are doing all that and more: Chef Esther Choi and Judy Joo, chef, television personality, and the author of Korean Soul Food. Listen and join in on their conversation.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb6LQQHp1Jn0pPhH0sFyFieleFMEu_G5xnNtAxnygbjlIxlQ/viewform


10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

DETROIT PUBLIC TV and APIAVOTE MICHIGAN: ONLINE SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

"ASIAN AMERICANS: THE DETROIT STORY"

Panelists and moderator TBA (60 mins)

Detroit Public TV and APIAVote Michigan are presenting an interactive, multimedia celebration of Metro Detroit’s Asian American communities. Please join us to learn about the contributions Asian Americans have made to our region and the challenges they faced. It will feature previews of the upcoming PBS series, Asian Americans; reports from our One Detroit team; a panel discussion with key community leaders and questions from the audience.

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.dptv.org/programs/asian-americans-the-detroit-story/?fbclid=IwAR3O_cwrke1baamumiNLXvcGgDOmt4QIwdaEUPr88c1LDsWuP8M21eYXetE 


11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

VAYLA NEW ORLEANS: LIVE CONVERSATION

"AAPI RISING IN THE SOUTH" 

With VAYLA executive director Jacqueline Than, VP of CPACS Victoria Huynh and Moderator Malcolm Phillips (60 mins)

Come celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with our live web series, AAPI Rising in the South: Leaders in Conversation. Join VAYLA's Executive Director, Jacqueline Thanh, as she and fellow AAPI community leaders in the South discuss issues and topics affecting AAPIs in the region and nationally. In the first of our series, join Jacqueline Thanh and Victoria Huynh, the Vice President of Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS), as they discuss civic engagement as a social determinant of health and health equity and how to build solidarity that fortifies our communities. Their discussion will be framed around the challenges, joys, and opportunities of Census 2020 and its impact on intersectional organizing and allyship for Asian Americans in the South during COVID-19. Moderated by VAYLA’s Civic Engagement Coordinator, Malcolm Phillips.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"The Asian Diaspora Experience"

With Samira Ahmed, Julie Dao, Tara Sim, Randy Ribay, Kat Cho

Join Asian authors as they discuss the diverse experiences of being part of the Asian diaspora and how it has inspired their work!

Samira Ahmed is the New York Times bestselling author of Internment and Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know

Julie C. Dao is the author of the acclaimed Rise of the Empress duology, as well as the follow-up novel Song of the Crimson Flower

Tara Sim is the author of Scavenge the Stars

Randy Ribay is the award-winning author of Patron Saints of Nothing

Kat Cho is the author of Wicked Fox and its companion novel Vicious Spirits


5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

RISE APA: LIVE CONVERSATION

"TOWN HALL 1: THE STATE OF ASIAN AMERICA TODAY"

With David Chiu (member, California State Assembly); Mary Lou Akio Ferguson, (formerly, Director, AAPIs for Warren); Fue Lee (member, Minnesota House of Representatives); Yuh-Line Niou (member, New York State Assembly); Cat Nou (California API Legislative Caucus); Sharon Tomiko Santos (member, Washington State Senate; Michelle Wu (member, Boston City Council); Jeff Yang (author and Journalist); and special guests TBA! (60 mins)

"RISE: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICA" is a series of online national town halls organized by a concerned group of national AAPI leaders, many of them elected officials representing hard-hit Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This first town hall focuses on why we feel this conversation is necessary, and offers an overview by diverse voices of what’s happening across the country — hate crimes, anti-Asian sentiment, communities struck both by COVID-19 and the virus of racism.


5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET

CRAZY WOKE ASIANS: VIRTUAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

"CRAZY WOKE ASIANS: RAISING AWARENES FOR CORONAVIRUS RACISM, SUPPORTING GUARDIANS OF THE ANGELES AND FEEDING AMERICA" 

With a Cavalcade of Performers 

Three Full Nights of Comedy, Music, Karaoke, Dance, Improv & Wellness workshops! The Festival features 90 performers from LA, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Hong Kong, Australia, UK and Canada! Comedians appeared in Last Comic Standing, StandUp NBC, Just for Laughs, CBS Diversity Showcase, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, The Comedy Store, TruTV and more! Raising awareness for coronavirus racism and portion of proceeds donated to Guardians of the Angeles Foundation and Feeding America. $10 advanced tickets, $30 Festival Day Pass, $35 5 shows/workshops Pass, $80 3 Day Festival Pass. Mother’s Day — Moms Admission Free!

DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8TH: 5:30-11PM PST

5:30-6:30PM PST: DANCE PARTY WITH JASMINE RAFAEL (Paper Dolls, Millennium Dance Complex)
Meeting ID: 79981560633

7-8PM PST: STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 76064971796
Ron Josol (Just for Laughs, Kevin Hart’s LOL)
Helen Hong (Silicon Valley, Just for Laughs)
Isak Allen (Seattle Intl’ Comedy Competition)
Tien Tran (Comedy Central, Just for Laughs)
Beny Mena (Laugh Factory, SiTV, Loco Comedy Jam)
Leslie Liao (Hollywood IMPROV, Flappers Comedy)
Robert Hudson (SF) (SXSW, Tourettes w/o Regrets)
Justin Rivera (Magic comedy) (Comedy Central Asia)
Melissa Shoshahi (WhoHaha, Laughs on Fox)

8:30-9:30PM PST: KARAOKE PARTY W/LIGHTNING WOKE Q&A:
Meeting ID: 73006547942
George Wang (George Lopez’s Take Me Out)
Hula Ramos (San Diego’s The AJ Show)
Aidan Park (Laugh Factory, Comedy Central, Hulu)
Mark Christopher Lawrence (NBC’s Chuck, Pureflix)
Steve Lee (Hong Kong Intl’ Comedy Competition)
Ai Yoshihara (UCB, CWA Solo Fest Winner)
Sam Oh (UCB Maude, Asian AF, Apple TV)
Byronique Goodes (The Comedy Store)

10-11PM PST: STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 78584134642
Andrew Orolfo (Bay Area) (Late Late Show)
Lin Sun (Laugh Factory, Mavrick Comedy)
Willie Macc (TruTV, BET, Laugh Factory)
Andy Jiang (Gotham Comedy Club)
Mona Shaikh (Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory)
Kim Le (AUS) ( Perth, Adelaide, Sydney Fringe Fest)
Paul Schissler (Steve Harvey Show, NY Comedy Fest)
Nathan Mosher (StandUp NBC, Edinburgh Fringe)
Garron Chiu (HK) (Hong Kong Intl’ Comedy Competition Winner 2018)
Pauline Yasuda (California Funniest Female Competition Winner, Amazon Prime's Laugh After Dark)

DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9TH: 3-11PM PST

3-4PM PST: IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS (SEA)
Instructors: Jay Hitt, Jill Farris and Belinda Fu.
Meeting ID: 76353658545

4:30-5:30PM PST: MEDIATION WORKSHOP WITH NIKKI NIE (Kinrgy Guide, Reiki Healer, Meditation Guide, 500 Hour RYT)
Meeting ID: 77156604549

6-7PM PST: MUSIC + HIP HOP FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 73821613185
Sherry Shaoling (Walt Disney Concert Hall)
Jason Chu (NITEMRKT, Huffington Post, LA Times)
Pattie Lin (Kollaboration Showcase Finalist)
Milck (2017 Women’s March “Quiet”)
Jimmy Wong (Mulan, Ching Chong Asians)
Chow Mane (Bay Area) (Kollaboration)
Monique Magpayo (VET TV, Nickelodeon)
James Young (Voice of China’s, AM1430 DJ)

7:30-8:30PM: PST STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 73034470926
Ellen Acuario (SEA) (HBO’s Women in Comedy Fest)
Lukas Seely (MDT) (Showtime, TNT, Hulu)
Eli Nicolas (Laugh Factory, Ice House Comedy)
Rene Vaca (StandUp NBC Winner 2020)
Varut Chee (UCB, CBS Diversity Showcase)
Peter Kim (Curb Your Enthusiasm, CBS Div Showcase)
Paul Green (The Gong Show, Burbank Comedy Fest)
Nina Gosiengfiao (This is Us, Flappers Comedy Club)
Danny Plom (Amazon Prime’s Laugh After Dark)

9-10PM PST: KARAOKE PARTY W/LIGHTNING WOKE Q&A:
Meeting ID: 75625059523
George Wang (The Ice House Comedy, Laugh Factory)
Byronique Goodes (The Comedy Store)
Kevin Yee (Apple TV’s Dickinson, Hulu, Sketchfest)
Bonnie He (Second City, CWA Solo Performance Fest)
Erick Esteban (UCB, IO West Chicago)
Maggie Mayfield (David Spade’s Paradise Comedy)
Joseph Yang (ATL) (Atlanta Improv Festival)

10-11PM: PST STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 78789811657
Vinayak Pal (Boston’s New Face of Comedy Award)
Aivy Cordova (Punch Line SF, Amazon Prime)
Ron Josol (Just for Laughs, Kevin Hart’s LOL)
Camille Aragon (The Hollywood Comedy)
Ali D (Haha Comedy, Sycamore Tavern)
Jiaoying Summers (The Hollywood Comedy)
Willie Macc (TruTV, BET, Laugh Factory)
Ai Yoshihara (UCB, CWA Solo Fest Winner)

DAY 3: SUNDAY, MAY 10TH: 2-10:30PM PST

2-3PM PST: YOGA WITH CAMILLE ARAGON
(Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga)
Meeting ID: 85707015339

3:30-4:30PM PST: STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 72184601617
Mic Nguyen (NYC) (Asian Not Asian Podcast)
Sarah Fatemi (The Comedy Store, IMPOV Hollywood)
Khai Nguyen (Ice House Comedy, The Comedy Store)
Chip Nicholson (SD Comedy Festival Finalist, IMPROV)
Julia Pels (WhoHaha, Killer Unicorns)
Nigel Ng (UK) (Amused Moose Laugh-Off Winner)
Ilene Yang (IMPROV, Summer Ham Show)
Sareth Ney (FL) (Gas Money Comedy Tour)
Erick Esteban (UCB, IO West Chicago)

5-6PM PST: KARAOKE PARTY W/LIGHTNING WOKE Q&A:
Meeting ID: 74103673509
George Wang (The Ice House Comedy, Laugh Factory)
Helen Hong (Silicon Valley, Just for Laughs)
Mark Christopher Lawrence (NBC’s Chuck, Pureflix)
Brigitte Ngo-Trinh (Hollywood Fringe Festival)
Danny Plom (Amazon Prime’s Laugh After Dark)
Rosie Tran (Last Comic Standing)
Leslie Liao (Hollywood IMPROV, Flappers Comedy)
Jasmine Rafael (Paper Dolls, Millennium Dance)
Jeena Bloom (Comedy Central, Vice)

6:30-7:30PM PST: STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 72493196557
Erik Escobar (Last Comic Standing, Buzzfeed, Netflix)
Suwon Weaver (The Comedy Store, Ice House)
Jesse Warren (Seattle Intl’ Comedy Competition)
Roni Raw (The Comedy Store)
Keith Pedro (TOR) (SirusXM Top Comedic)
Raymond Ma (Marvel’s Shang Chi, Netflix's Always Be My Maybe)
Zara Khan (Laughlin Laugh Fest, The Ice House)fest,
Timothy Watkins (MS) (Live at the State Theater)
Eunji Kim (CHI) (NBC Universal Breakout Festival)

8-9PM PST: SKETCH & MUSICAL COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 75693600857
Kevin Yee (Apple TV’s Dickinson, Hulu, Sketchfest)
Caitlin Frain (The Groundlings, CBS Diversity Show)
Peter Kim (Curb Your Enthusiasm, CBS Div Showcase)
Maggie Mayfield (David Spade’s Paradise Comedy)
Matt McManus (Comedy Central, College Humor)
Justin Kim (UCB Maude)
No Shoes Allowed (Second City's Diversity in Comedy Festival)

9:30-10:30PM PST: STAND UP COMEDY FEATURING:
Meeting ID: 71663783405
Nicky Paris (Broadway Comedy, Wendy Williams)
Miho Fuji (SF, LA Comic Con)
Jason Cheny (World Series of Comedy Winner)
Sibyl Jin (The Comedy Store, Flappers Comedy)
Rene Vaca (StandUp NBC Winner 2020)
Mona Shaikh (The Young Turks, Minority Reportz)
Walter Hong (Chocolate Sundaes, Kevin Hart’s Comedy Playground)
Andy Van (The Comedy Store, Ice House Comedy)
Vipul Munshi (The Comedy Store)


SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020

5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 9:

"CINEMA SALA: WOMEN AND SHORTS"

THE PATIENTS and other shorts available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
with panelists Tess Paras (director, The Patients), Paola Mardo, Jess De La Merced, moderated by Marie Jamora (60 mins)

THE PATIENTS (2019, directed by Tess Paras)

After a “bad fight” with her boyfriend, Filipina American party girl Regina Ramos ends up in the ER where her Dad works. Her brother and sister descend upon the hospital to help, but their actions push Regina away. All Regina wants is to see her mom for comfort but she avoids her; unable to cope with the shame. The Ramos Family turns a trending topic into a real-life conversation; stumbling to connect in their own unique way.

Presented by Visual Communications


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Author Aesthetic & How It Inspires Writing"

With S. Jae-Jones, Roshani Chokshi

Join bestselling authors S. Jae-Jones and Roshani Chokshi on Instagram Live as they discuss their author aesthetic and fashion and how it inspires their writing and craft!

S. Jae-Jones is the New York Times Bestelling author of Wintersong and Shadowsong

Roshani Chokshi is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen and Aru Shah series


SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020

11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Fantasy Stories Panel"

With Lori Lee, Shveta Thakrar, Nafiza Azad, Julie Abe, S Jae Jones

Join Fantasy young adult and middle grade authors as they discuss the influence their own cultures had on their fantasy world building!

Lori Lee is the author of Forest of Souls

Shveta Thakrar is the author of Star Daughter

Nafiza Azad is the author of Morris Award Finalist The Candle and the Flame

Julie Abe is the author of Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch

S. Jae-Jones is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wintersong


MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020

ALL DAY

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 11

"MONDAY NITE VC: OMAI FA’ATASI & VAITAFE"

OMAI FA’ATASI and VAITAFE available to stream all day

OMAI FA’ATASI: SAMOA MO SAMOA (1979, directed by Takashi Fujii)

One of the crown jewels of Visual Communications’ landmark video docudrama series “Hidden Treasures,” Omai Fa'atasi profiles the Samoan American youth development organization of LA’s South Bay communities, and unveils the history of Samoan migration to America. Ofering a crucial voice to the perspectives and aspirations of Samoan American youths and young adults, Omai Fa'atasi provides a glimpse into a largely misunderstood community whose members strive to become integrated into American society without losing their traditions and values.

VAITAFE (1981, directed by Foe Alo, Jr. and Takashi Fujii)

Vaitafe is a gifted Samoan student who comes to Southern California to pursue his goal of higher education, but encounters numerous obstacles standing in the way of academic success. Through Samoan traditions of fa’alavelaves (family concerns), the bonding of family, church and community in the Fa’a Samoa spirit of mutual support unite to come to Vaitafe’s aid. A fictional follow-up to Visual Communications’ landmark documentary production Omai Fa'atasi, Vaitafe is an inspiring story about community support and self-determination.

Presented by Visual Communications


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Asian Food & Identity" (Livestream)

With Gloria Chao, Roselle Lim, Judy Lin, Misa Sugiura, Alexa S (moderator)

Join authors & creators they discuss the importance of food when it comes to culture and identity!

Gloria Chao is the author of American Panda and Rent A Boyfriend

Roselle Lim in the author of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune and Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop

Judy Lin is the author of the upcoming Heart of Severed Leaves

Misa Sugiura is the author of It’s Not Like It’s A Secret


8 PM & 9 PM IN LOS ANGELES; CHECK YOUR LOCAL PBS LISTINGS FOR TIME

"ASIAN AMERICANS — EPISODES 1 AND 2"

Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided, while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate and personal lives, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in shaping the nation’s story.

EPISODE ONE: BREAKING GROUND

In an era of exclusion and U.S. empire, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philippines and beyond. Barred by anti-Asian laws they become America’s first “undocumented immigrants,” yet they build railroads, dazzle on the silver screen, and take their fight for equality to the U.S. Supreme Court.

EPISODE TWO: A QUESTION OF LOYALTY

An American-born generation straddles their country of birth and their parents’ homelands in Japan and Korea. Those loyalties are tested during World War II, when families are imprisoned in detention camps, and brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the battle lines.

Presented by PBS & WETA


TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020

8 PM, 9 PM & 10 PM IN LOS ANGELES; CHECK YOUR LOCAL PBS LISTINGS FOR TIME

"ASIAN AMERICANS — EPISODES 3, 4 AND 5"

Continuing the epic five-episode TV documentary series!

EPISODE THREE: GOOD AMERICANS

During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and targeted as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of bold ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office and a coming culture-quake simmers beneath the surface.

EPISODE FOUR: GENERATION RISING

During a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and claim a new identity: Asian Americans. The war’s aftermath brings new immigrants and refugees who expand the population and the definition of Asian America.

EPISODE FOUR: BREAKING THROUGH

At the turn of the new millennium, the national conversation turns to immigration, race, and economic disparity.  As the U.S becomes more diverse, yet more divided, a new generation of Asian Americans tackle the question, how do we as a nation move forward together?

Presented by PBS & WETA


WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020

11 AM PT / 1 PM CT

VAYLA NEW ORLEANS: LIVE WEBINAR

"CENSUS WALK THROUGH"

Join our Civic Engagement Coordinator Malcolm for our 3rd live guide to self-responding online. He will be showing you just how simple the online self response process is, and answering any questions you might have. Let's get counted!

Hosted by VAYLA New Orleans

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://forms.gle/QGd9UQYTEqjTFr9G8


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

DJ PHATRICK & DJ O-DUB: LIVESTREAM MIX

"API HERITAGE JAM"

With DJs Phatrick and O-Dub

DJs Phatrick and O-Dub are teaming up for a livestream mix highlighting Asian and Asian American artists.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"World Building in SFF Worlds with Desi Writers" (Livestream)

With Swati Teerdhala, Karuna Riazi, Tara Sim, Tanaz Bhathena, Akshaya Raman

Join Desi authors as they discuss the how they use their Desi heritage to build dynamic fantasy worlds!

Swati Teerdhala is the author of The Archer at Dawn

Karuna Riazi is the author of The Battle

Tara Sim is the author of Scavenge the Stars

Tanaz Bhathena is the author of Hunted by the Sky

Akshaya Raman author of The Ivory Key


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

LIVE WEBINAR

"ASIAN AMERICAN IDENTITY AND SELF-COMPASSION DURING COVID-19" 

With Dr. Ravi Chandra, Psychiatrist & Writer (60 mins)

Dr. Ravi Chandra will teach the founding principles of Mindful Self Compassion, lead us in some self-compassion meditations, and also give perspectives on how to deal with microaggressions.  Ravi Chandra, M.D. is a psychiatrist and writer in San Francisco, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Presented by NAAAP

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-asian-american-identity-and-self-compassion-during-covid-19-tickets-103575535214


THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020

1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET

SANTA CLARA CITY LIBRARY APAHM WEBINAR

"A TALK WITH POET AND AUTHOR BAO PHI"

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month the Santa Clara City Library is thrilled to have celebrated poet and author Bao Phi in discussion with SCCL librarian Danny Le, as a part of this webinar series for the month of May.


2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

ON THE SAME BOAT SERIES

"Managing Burnout Through Creativity"

With Dr. Ilene Wong Gregorio

How do we separate work from our daily lives when both are happening in the same location every day? Today, we bring on Dr. Ilene Wong, the author of THIS IS MY BRAIN IN LOVE to talk about how she managed burnout through creative writing. Dr. Wong is also a practicing Urologist and has been open about her fight with depression.

This is a weekly virtual discussion forum to help you get through this challenging time. Share with us your story, and your tips on staying safe and sane. Bring a cup of tea, find your quiet space away from your close quarter, and open up Zoom to chat with us!


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Books & Tea" (Instagram Live)

With Julie C Dao & Samira Ahmed

Join authors Julie C Dao & Samira Ahmed as they drink tea and spill the tea on books and publishing during an Instagram live!

Julie C. Dao is the author of the acclaimed Rise of the Empress duology, as well as the follow-up novel Song of the Crimson Flower

Samira Ahmed is the New York Times bestselling author of Internment and Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know


FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Author Aesthetic & How It Inspires Writing" (Instagram Live)

With Lori Lee & Shveta Thakrar

Join authors Lori Lee & Shveta Thakrar on Instagram Live as they discuss friendships in books and friendships in the publishing industry!

Lori Lee is the author of Forest of Souls

Shveta Thakrar is the author of Star Daughter


2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

ON THE SAME BOAT SERIES

"Managing Stigma of being Asian American during Covid-19"

With Darlina Liu

Asians have been assualted, harrassed, and become victims of various hate crimes during COVID-19. President Trump has called the coronavirus a "Chinese Virus" fueling the flames. In this session, we want to address how to manage the stigma of being Asian during COVID-19 and open a safe space for all who've been victims of this to share their stories.

We are opening up a weekly virtual discussion forum to help you get through this challenging time. Bring a cup of tea, find your quiet space away from your close quarter, and open up Zoom to chat with us!

We are bringing on Darlina Liu, a medical student at the NYU School of Medicine with special interest in mental health to moderate the discussion.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Isn’t It Romantic" (Livestream)

With Farah Heron, Tif Marcelo, SK Ali, I.W. Gregorio

Join authors as they discuss their books and writing romance!

Farah Heron is the author of The Chai Factor

Tif Marcelo is the author of Once Upon a Sunset

SK Ali is the author of Love from A to Z

I.W. Gregorio is the author of This is My Brain in Love


SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020

5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

FACEBOOK LIVE: ONLINE SKETCH COMEDY SHOW & ZOOM DANCE PARTY

"MODEL MAJORITY'S 2ND ANNUAL AAPI HERITAGE MONTH COMEDY SHOW" (60 mins)

With Veronica Dang, Kevin Chew, Rob Chen, Alex Chester-Blank, Viet Vo, Dylan Adler and Woody Fu

Since Model Majority can't do their 2nd annual AAPI Heritage Month Comedy show in person, they are going online to bring the show to you. Please join Model Majority and friends May 16 for a night of original AAPI-themed comedy sketches, songs and characters with an all Asian American cast you may have seen on TV. Show is free to watch, but we will be asking for donations for Asian American charities TBA. There will also be an exclusive ZOOM Dance Afterparty!

Presented by Model Majority Comedy

LINK WILL BE LIVE HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1160834587594109/


SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2020

WEEKLONG

VIRTUAL WIKIPEDIA EDIT-A-THON

"Weeklong Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon with Kundiman & Wikimedia NYC"

Kundiman and Wikimedia NYC are hosting a weeklong Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon focusing on Asian American literature. Since 2018, Kundiman and Wikimedia have partnered to address the erasure of Asian American writers online. With our communities, we have added over 40,000 words on Asian American literature to Wikipedia. Join us any time during the week, and help us reclaim Wikipedia! No experience is required. We'll be holding several online trainings via Zoom throughout the week and will host a Slack channel for the week to answer any questions you might have on Wikiedia. We'll have sign-ups for the trainings available soon.


11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"In Discussion: Immigrants, Refugees, and Second Gen: Writing the Complexity of the Asian American Experience" (Livestream)

With Traci Chee, Lori Lee, Deeba Zargarpur, I.W. Gregorio

Join authors as they talk about the complexity of writing the Asian American experience from immigrants to refugees to Second Gen and beyond! This panel is co-hosted by Books Inc!

Lori Lee is the author of Forest of Souls

Traci Chee is the NYT bestselling author of We Are Not Free

Deeba Zargarpur is an editor at Simon & Schuster/Salaam Reads

I.W. Gregorio is the author of This is My Brain in Love


MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

2ND ANNUAL AAPI DAY AGAINST BULLYING + HATE

"United We Stand"

Presented by Act 2 Change

Act To Change is rallying the nation around the 2nd annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying + Hate on May 18, 2020.

It’s more important now than ever that we stand up to xenophobia and racism. Our virtual program, UNITED WE STAND, will commemorate this day with special guests and performances.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"Book Friends Forever LIVE Podcast"

With Grace Lin & Alvina Ling

Join Award winning author Grace Lin & Editor Alvina Ling for a live episode of their podcast Book Friends Forever!

Grace Lin is the Award-winning author of Mulan: Before the Sword

Alvina Ling is the editor of The Astonishing Color of After, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, among others!


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 18

"MONDAY NITE VC: MANONG and HOWZIT!"

MANONG and HOWZIT! available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
Panelists and moderator TBA (60 mins)

MANONG (1979, directed by Linda Mabalot)

The manong were the first wave of Filipinos who came to the United States to find work. Manong dramatically portrays their lives as captured in the writings of Carlos Bulosan, unveiling the manongs‘ contribution to America’s agricultural and service industries and the struggle to build a Filipino community. Manong tells the stories of their decades in the farmland and canneries on the West Coast and the effects of the bachelor society that lingers today.

HOWZIT! (2019, video presentation from exhibition "At First Light")

Presented by Visual Communications


TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020

2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"FIRST LOOK: YOU ARE HERE"

With Dorothy G.C. Quock, Anna Oh and James Q. Chan

We are thrilled to give a first look at this new, powerful documentary that celebrates San Francisco's Chinatown and the diverse community who live there. This loving portrait of the historic neighborhood is told through a fresh lens by Producer/Creator James Q. Chan (Forever Chinatown, Chinatown Rising). Join us as we talk about this new project and have a conversation with key leaders in Chinatown and discuss how the community is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.


3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

THE KOREA SOCIETY: LIVE WEBCAST

"Reading in Translation: Korean Novels in the U.S."

With Jae Won Chung

South Korean literature in translation has been experiencing a global efflorescence in recent years. There are at least 6 Korean novels being released in the United States in the first half of 2020, with more to follow. Professor Jae Won Chung will discuss the commercial and critical success of Korean novels in the United States, the types of Korean novels that appear to be popular in the international market, and the range of new styles, genres, and voices that soon-to-be published titles will offer English-language readers.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

LIVE WEBINAR

"CAPAC IN CONVERSATION"

Join APAICS & the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for an informative and entertaining event in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month.

Presented by CAPAC & APAICS

WATCH HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DuylntJuSSa9QmPj_tSMwA


11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS: ONLINE FIRESIDE CHAT

"ASIAN ERGS: CONNECTING WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES" 

With (invited) ERG leaders from Hallmark, Cisco, Nielsen (60 mins)

Join NAAAP for an uplifting view on how Asian ERGs are making a meaningful impact on their communities. Hear success stories, metrics, challenges, and solutions from Fortune 500 companies whose Asian ERG leaders make a difference.

Presented by NAAAP

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-ergs-connecting-with-their-communities-tickets-103609370416


2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"I’M OKAY (AND NEITHER ARE YOU)"

Directed by Drama del Rosario

After going through a traumatic sexual assault by an unknown man and quietly dealing with the consequences to his mental health, documentary filmmaker Drama Del Rosario begins to document his recovery process. But when his facade of happiness reaches a suicidal breaking point, he realizes how much his own mental health has affected the mental health of his boyfriend Chris. This rare personal documentary follows Drama’s year-long journey of sexual assault recovery—from confronting a witness of the sexual assault, to coming out about his sexual assault experience to his Catholic parents in the Philippines. It is an honest and unspoken story about rape culture from the perspective of a young gay couple. Join us as we speak to Drama about this powerful, new film and answer any questions audiences have about the topic.


3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET

NQPIA: LIVE WEBINAR

"INTERSECTIONAL HEIGHTS: HOW SENIOR LGBT APIA LEADERS GOT THERE AND MAKE CHANGE "

With Rachel See (EEOC), Parag Mehta (Mastercard Center for Inclusion), Janice Jabido (Pratt & Whitney), Daniel Lee (Levi Strauss Foundation) (60 mins)

API/LGBTQ leaders have had to navigate unique challenges such as invisibility, intersectionality, and cultural biases on their journeys to success. Hear from a panel of distinguished openly LGBT API senior leaders in the business community, nonprofit sector, and government tell their stories. They will share their personal challenges and unique insights for professionals to understand how to advance in their careers, and how to succeed as senior leaders.


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

AAPI BOOK MONTH

"In Discussion: Mixed Race AAPI Identity" (Livestream)

With Rebecca Kuss, Sarah Kuhn, Karuna Riazi, Heidi Heilig & Keala Kendall

Join AAPI creators as they discuss the nuances of mixed race Asian and Pasifika identities!

Sarah Kuhn is the author of Heroine Complex (series), I Love You So Mochi, Shadow of the Batgirl

Karuna Riazi is the author of The Battle

Heidi Heilig is the author of For a Muse of Fire & A Kingdom for a Stage

Follow Keala Kendall

Rebecca Kuss is an editor at Harper Collins


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"THE HALF OF IT WATCH PARTY!"

With Alice Wu

Join us as we watch CAAMFest Online: Heritage at Home Spotlight Honoree, Alice Wu's new feature film on Netflix. In The Half of It (2020, dir. Alice Wu), shy, straight-A student Ellie Chu feels isolated and friendless in her remote, backwater town of Squahamish, where she makes some much-needed extra cash penning homework papers for her fellow high school students. Ellie reluctantly agrees to help the lovelorn school jock Paul Munsky write love letters to Aster Flores, the girl they both secretly love. As all three embark on an unexpected journey of discovery, they form a complicated triangle of friendship as they come to terms with their own unexpected feelings about love and find connection in the most unlikely of places.

After the film, we'll sit down and talk to Wu about her cinematic career. If you haven't seen Wu's previous film, Saving Face recently, this is your chance to relive that ground-breaking film.


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"SPOTLIGHT CONVERSATION: ALICE WU"

A special conversation with CAAMFest Online Spotlight Honoree: Director Alice Wu.


6 PM PT / 9 PM ET

JANM AT HOME

"Art as Healing: Mental Health within the API Community"

Featuring the team from the upcoming documentary Things I Never Said; singer-songwriter Priska; organizer and poet Audrey Kuo; dancer and transformational coach Charlotte Nguyen; and Qasida reciter and musician Asiyah Amatullah Ayubbi.

In collaboration with Changing Tides, and in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, hear from innovative artists and creatives who are speaking out about mental health within the API community through music, poetry, art, food, and film in a celebration of our community’s strength and resiliency.


THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020

12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

PROSPANICA: LIVE WEBINAR

"CULTURE (MIS)FIT: WHAT YOU CAN DO"

Presented by Karen Jaw-Madsen (60 mins)

Lacking a sense of connectedness or belonging at work? Considering a job at a new company and not sure if you will fit in? Suffering through discrimination (or other negative experiences) at work? If you answered yes to any of these, you might be a culture misfit. You could always leave, but that is not always possible, desirable, or quick enough. In this webinar, Karen Jaw-Madson, management consultant and author of Culture Your Culture: Innovating Experiences @ Work will help you understand the what, the why, and the how of not fitting in. Participants will be empowered with ideas and actionable steps to take control and do something positive.

REGISTRATION LINK: 
https://www.prospanica.org/event/culturemisfitwebinar 


1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: LIVE WEBINAR

"MARKETING TO ASIAN AMERICANS"

With panelists Mariko Carpenter, VP of Strategic Community Alliances, Nielsen and Bill Imada, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer, IW Group (60 mins)

The Asian Pacific American community is the fastest growing demographic in America. Though highly fragmented, collectively they represent $1 trillion in buying power in the U.S. and they share some similar values. Businesses who understand the cultural traits of this community and how to market to its members can build loyalty with these consumers.

For the first time in Austin, we are presenting two nationally recognized experts: Mariko Carpenter is the VP of Strategic Community Alliances at Nielsen and is a thought leader in understanding the Asian American consumer group. Bill Imada is the Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group, a full-service marketing agency specializing in the multicultural and multi-generational markets.

This webinar is presented in partnership with the City of Austin's Economic Development Department and is free and open to the public. Please RSVP and you will be sent the webinar link. Registration closes on May 20.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://austinasianchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5602


2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"COOKIE TIME! WITH BAKER JASMINE CHO"

Baker Jasmine Cho can satisfy a sweet tooth and a hunger for knowledge of Asian American history and identity. Her intricately detailed cookie portraits of Asian American historical figures and stars like Ali Wong have been featured on NPR and Food Network. Come watch her discuss turning cookies into socially minded art and see a demonstration of her artistry. Join us as we sit down and talk to Cho and learn more about her experiences and goals. She will also do a fun, interactive cookie decorating demo.


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"BAY AREA FOOD STORIES SHORTS PROGRAM"

ROOTS & WINGS: YANA BALBUENA
(6 mins) ROOTS AND WINGS is a new food documentary series that profiles women of color chefs. This first episode celebrates local food entrepreneur Yana Gilbuena, Founder of SALO, a moveable Filipino pop-up dinner series.

TAKAHASHI MARKET (2019, dir. Royce Akifumi Wilmot)
(5 mins) A day in the life of an historic Japanese-American market based in San Mateo.

THE FOOD HISTORIAN (2018, dir. Manjula Varghese)
(12 mins) Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik uses food to tell the stories of migration. She is an artist, writer, educator that cooks with the People’s Kitchen Collective, which she helped establish with two other found members. They began collectively cooking and sharing meals and the history surrounding food served at the meals through community dinning in shared spaces in Oakland since 2011.


6 PM PT / 9 PM ET

JANM AT HOME

"Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry reading"

Featuring Maiya Kuida-Osumi, Courtney Ozaki, Micah Tasaka, and Mitsuye Yamada.

Published on Discover Nikkei, Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry column shares poems each month from the Nikkei community around themes curated by author, poet, and performer traci kato-kiriyama. Now, Nikkei Uncovered is going live! We have brought together a powerful, intergenerational lineup of poets previously featured in the column to share their poetry in an online reading. Hosted by traci, the interactive reading and reflection will also include a short open mic portion, where viewers will be able to sign up during the program to share their poetry.


FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020

2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

Film Quarterly Virtual Conversation

"Asian American Film at 50"

Film Quarterly marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a webinar discussion of its special dossier (Spring 2020) celebrating fifty years of Asian American film, media, and institutions.

The dossier co-editor Brian Hu and FQ’s editor B. Ruby Rich moderate a conversation on the landmark anniversary and ongoing legacy. With dossier contributors Lan Duong, Viola Lasmana, Josslyn Luckett, Melissa Phruksachart, and Oliver Wang.

Presented in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive.


2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"WITH MY MOTHER: SHORTS PROGRAM"

WITH MY MOTHER is a powerful pairing of two outstanding narrative films that showcase the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. Join us afterwards as we talk to the filmmakers and explore the topics brought up in the films.

AWAKEN (2019, dir. Leena Pendharkar)
(13 mins) Awaken is a short film about RAKHI SINGH, who has recently put her mom, UMA SINGH, into a "care center" after exploring other options for her Alzheimers Disease. Rakhi's mom isn't taking well to it, and still has long spells of crying, and bouts of confusion. Rakhi brings her mom home in hopes of comforting her, helping her reset, and to find her way, only to learn that it’='s not only unhelpful, but also breaking her family apart. Rakhi is at a loss as to what to do, but when her mother disappears, she finds her lost in a moment from the past, paving the way for a solution. It's not an easy one, but it's something.

MOTHER TONGUE (2019, Eris Qian)
(10 mins) A second-generation Chinese American woman pieces together the memory of her mother's last days when her mother had lost English due to Alzheimer's, while she doesn't speak Chinese. Lost in language yet without words, she finally connects to her mother’s heritage as well as her own roots.


2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET

ON THE SAME BOAT SERIES

"What Does it Mean to be Asian American During this Pandemic?"

With Daniel Tanh (LCSW)

Asian identity is confusing. It's more confusing when you mix in the current racism around being Asian. Let's talk about this in a safe space. What sorts of emotions does this bring up for you? What can we do about these emotions? How does this affect our relationship with our own identies?

Bring a cup of tea, find your quiet space away from your close quarter, and open up Zoom to chat with us!

We are bringing on Daniel Tanh, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist to moderate this discussion.


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

CAAMFEST ONLINE: HERITAGE AT HOME

"CLOSING NIGHT: FRUIT FLY (10TH ANNIVERSARY)"

CAAMFest Online: Heritage at Home is thrilled to close our May festival with the 10th anniversary showcase of CAAMFest Spotlight Alum, H.P. Mendoza’s vibrant musical, Fruit Fly. And not only are we screening the film, it's a brand new Sing-A-Long version!

FRUIT FLY (2010, dir. H.P. Mendoza) is a musical comedy about BETHESDA, a Filipina performance artist finding home in the unlikeliest places. She moves into an artist commune in the Mission District in an attempt to workshop her latest piece which deals with finding her biological parents. In the process, she finds an artistic family, clues of her mother’s whereabouts, and the startling possibility that she just might be a fag-hag. Briskly bouncing from musical genre to musical genre, Fruit Fly contains 19 original songs written by H.P. Mendoza and marks his feature directorial debut.

This once-in-a-lifetime screen will include live performance and reunion of cast and crew.


5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

RISE APA: LIVE CONVERSATION

"TOWN HALL 3: WHERE ARE WE GOING? PART 1"

"RISE: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICA" is a series of online national town halls organized by a concerned group of national AAPI leaders, many of them elected officials representing hard-hit Asian and Pacific Islander communities. In Week 3: what does relief and recovery look like, both socially and economically? What do our communities and vital institutions need at this time, to come back from its direct impact, to reframe the narrative about who we are as a people, and to ensure resilience in future crises?


7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET

EASTWIND BOOKS OF BERKELEY: COMEDY FUNDRAISER

"STAND UP FOR BOOKS"

Featuring: Margaret Cho, Joel Kim Booster, Sherry Cola, Jenny Yang, Andrew Orolfo and host Irene Tu

Eastwind Books of Berkeley invites you to "Zoom in" to Stand Up for Books, a FUNdraiser showcasing the best in API comedy. Donations go to support Eastwind Books of Berkeley, a community bookstore serving the Bay Area for over 20 years, and Eastwind Books Multicultural Services, the non-profit community education arm of the bookstore.


SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020

5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - DAY 16

"LUMPIA"

LUMPIA available to stream all day

Q&A PANEL AT 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
With panelists Patricio Ginelsa (director, LUMPIA) and AJ Calomay (editor, LUMPIA and producer, LUMPIA 2: WITH A VENGEANCE), moderated by Marie Jamora (60 mins)

LUMPIA (2003, written and directed by Patricio Ganelsa)

"The ultimate home made movie" takes you back to the late-90's when tension is at an all-time high in Fogtown High School. James (Francis Custodio) and his misfit pack of friends do their best to stand up to Tyrone (Edward Baon) and his crew of thugs who have invented a new fad of (gulp!) F.O.B. bashing! But only one hero stands in their way... a silent avenger (Carlos Baon) who delivers justice one deep-fried LUMPIA at a time! With James falling for his classmate Kelly (Elizabeth Mendoza), will such a fighter be enough to ward off the one enemy that threatens to obliterate all?

Presented by Visual Communications


5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

THINK!CHINATOWN STORYTELLING PANEL

"The Art of Storytelling in Chinatown: Behind the Stories"

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re bringing back our heartwarming Chinatown animated shorts for a special encore virtual screening and behind-the-scenes look with our storytellers and artists. Gather your loved ones (virtually!) and join us Saturday, May 23rd at 8PM EST in celebrating the long history of Chinatown and the people who continue to call it home today.

Special appearances from our Chinatown storytellers, Margaret Yuen & Jan Lee, and artists, Yao Xiao, John Lee, and Cindy Trinh.


6 PM PT / 9 PM ET

#HATEISAVIRUS PRESENTS: RAISE A MILLION

A Virtual Rally + Event Series

Raise A Million is a virtual rally + event series presented by #HATEISAVIRUS to RAISE A MILLION in total through donations to support small businesses across the nation who are struggling to keep afloat.

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd as we gather our incredible line-up of community leaders, creators and change-makers and we lead discussions and find solutions to xenophobia and racism all while raising funds to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

 

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 

 

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 

11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

API MIDDLE TN: HERITAGE MONTH BOOK CLUB

"The Mountains Sing"

Live Discussion and Q&A with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Join API Middle TN for this virtual discussion about novel The Mountains Sing. There'll be a Q&A session with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai!


3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

NAPAWF DC MAY BOOK CLUB

"YOUR HOUSE WILL PAY"

For the month of May, we'll be continuing our Afro-Asian Solidarity conversation by reading Steph Cha's fiction novel, Your House Will Pay. At its core, Your House Will Pay is a deep dive into Los Angeles' racial tensions during the LA Riots. It's a timely book that showcases two cultures and two families forced to confront injustice, enduring anger, and profound loss. This event is free and a space for women, gender non-conforming, femmes, nonbinary, trans people only.


7 PM / 6 PM CT

ENCORE BROADCAST

"9-MAN"

Presented by America ReFramed/World Channel

Explore #APAHM with America ReFramed, 9-Man weaves hyperlocal histories of American Chinatowns with an exploration of Asian-American masculinity. Watch the film on May 26 at 7/6c on World Channel or stream online now.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 


11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE, ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS: TWITTER CHAT

"CELEBRATING AAPI FRONT-LINE ESSENTIAL WORKERS"

To commemorate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders during the time of COVID-19 and bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, APALA and AAPCHO are organizing an "AAPIs are #EssentialNotExpendable" Twitter Chat.

Presented by #AAPI2020 Coalition

FOLLOW ON TWITTER:

@APALANational, @AAPCHOTweets, #EssentialNotExpendable"
http://bit.ly/apahm2020


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE: LIVE WEBINAR

"Lessons From the Past: Yellow Peril in COVID-19 Times";

Panelists include: Shirley Ann Higuchi, JD, Dr. Satsuki Ina, Dr. Carolee Tran, Dr. Gordon C. Nagayama Hall

A discussion on Asian American mental health through both a historical lens and through the lens of the current pandemic. Our panelists will discuss how their family histories and their own traumatic experiences informed their work as psychologists, educators, and advocates for the diverse Asian American community. Issues such as multigenerational trauma, the importance of community healing, learning from adversity, and exploring the silver linings will be covered.

Hosted by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), South East Asian Resource Center (SEARAC), National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF).

RSVP LINK:
https://jacl.salsalabs.org/lessonsfromthepast/index.html


4 PM PT / 7 PM ET

LIVE WEBINAR

"ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ACTIVISM THROUGH QUEER HISTORY" 

With Amy Sueyoshi, Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University (60 mins)

A lively discussion on our shared APA experience with a trained historian specializing in sexuality, gender, and race.

Presented by NAAAP

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-pacific-american-activism-in-queer-history-tickets-103598716550


THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 

2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

ONLINE STORYTELLING PANEL

"Asian American Histories & Activism of the DMV"

NAKASEC VA is celebrating our local histories with an online storytelling panel and Q&A about Asian American placemaking in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia)! We’ll hear from various local community leaders/advocates to be empowered by the histories & activism of our region’s APIA populations. We honor our diversity as Asian Americans, and uplift the ways that our communities have harnessed their voices for greater power in the DMV. We look forward to learning about each other, with each other! Panelists will share how YOU can get more involved with your community, and how you can support other APIA communities.

RSVP HERE:
https://bit.ly/AsAmDMVstory


3 PM PT / 6 PM ET

LIVE WEBCAST

"Frances Cha: If I Had Your Face"

A riveting tale of four women navigating contemporary Korea, If I Had Your Face is a debut novel from Frances Cha, a former travel and culture editor for CNN in Seoul. This utterly compelling novel follows the interconnected lives of four young women balancing on the edge of survival in contemporary Seoul, a world of strict social hierarchies, extreme plastic surgery and K-pop fan mania. Cha will discuss her debut novel and career as a journalist, always having a foot in both Korea and the US and writing about contemporary Korea in English.

REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3SxqbJ0I1Mf4V4E-u30tV-ikHr-vQ-rfDXRC43EtRrLbTSw/viewform


FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020 

2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET

ON THE SAME BOAT SERIES

"Dealing With Grief During COVID"

With John Wang (Psych Resident NYU)

Dealing with grief is hard and it's very real if you've lost someone during the COVID crisis. Let's talk about it.Bring a cup of tea, find your quiet space away from your close quarter, and open up Zoom to chat with us!

We are bringing on John Wang, a Psychiatry resident at NYU to moderate this discussion.


SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2020 


10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

ONLINE WORKSHOP

"The Poetry of Protest: An Online Workshop"

With Purvi Shah

One genesis of poetry is protest. This workshop will examine poetic engagement with protest, particularly the connections of public engagement, craft, and lyrical activism on the page and shared aloud in the world. We'll draw upon mentor poems to guide our discussion of the techniques poets use to develop a landscape of protest and action, and we'll practice using these techniques in our own writing via a series of prompts.

Presented by Kundiman

REGISTER HERE:
http://www.kundiman.org/poetry-of-protest


1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

DC APA FILM FESTIVAL: LIVE Q & A

"I WILL MAKE YOU MINE" 

With director Lynn Chen, Yea-Ming Chen, Ayako Fujitani, and Goh Nakamura.

Join us for a Zoom Q&A with Goh Nakamura, Yea-Ming Chen, and ”I Will Make You Mine” director, Lynn Chen. Discussion to be followed by musical performances by Goh and Yea-Ming.

Presented by DC APA Film Festival

JOIN HERE:
https://www.apafilm.org/events/2020-qa-lynn-chen


SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020

5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

EAST WEST PLAYERS: VIRTUAL GALA

"Virtual Visionary Awards Dinner and Silent Auction"

Honoring Daniel Mayeda, Adele Lim, and The Aratani Foundation

East West Players announces that its 54th Annual Visionary Awards Dinner & Silent Auction will be celebrated virtually May 31st, 2020. The Visionary Awards laud the achievements of individuals who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through their craft. Proceeds from the gala will benefit East West Players’ educational and artistic programs.

DETAILS HERE:
https://eastwestplayers.org/54th-gala/


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