2018 Plate by Plate Presented by Project by Project

Saturday, August 4 at City Market Social House in Los Angeles.



Los Angeles! See you this Saturday for a whole lot of food, drink and community. Plate By Plate, presented by Project by Project, is an awesome annual tasting benefit featuring star chefs, top rated restaurants, and beverages from across the nation. Best of all, 100% of the net proceeds raised from Plate by Plate are remitted to a nonprofit partner organization serving the Asian American community.

This year, Plate by Plate has joined forces with OCA-GLA and to raise funds for their Mentored Path to Citizenship grant program, which provides legal assistance and helps alleviate the financial burden for those who cannot afford the naturalization application fee to apply for American citizenship.

Plate by Plate LA is happening Saturday, August 3 at City Market Social House in Downtown Los Angeles. Your evening's celebrity co-chairs are Leonardo Nam and Michelle Krusiec. Before I forget: be sure to use the discount code PBPAAM25 to get $25 off your ticket.

Here's some more information:

8th Annual Laugh For Lives Comedy Show Benefit

Friday, March 20 at Palace of Arts Theatre



What's up, San Francisco. The Asian American Donor Program (AADP) is holding its 8th annual Laugh for Lives Comedy Benefit this Friday, March 20, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. This year, Jenny Yang, Kevin Shea, Sammy Obeid, and more will be taking the stage. Here's more info:

Tindog Tacloban II featuring AJ Rafael, Tim Atlas, Melvin

Friday, August 1 at Sol Collective in Sacramento



Sacramento! Two sisters in your 'hood have put together a benefit concert to help raise funds towards education equipment for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan: Tindog Tacloban II.

The next one is happening on Friday, August 1 at Sol Collective, and will feature AJ Rafael (who, we have been told, will go on an indefinite hiatus soon), Tim Atlas, Melvin Sings, and more.

Here are some more details about the benefit:

HOPE for Typhoon Haiyan, November 24

100% of proceeds will be donated to International Rescue Committee and BKP California



Another great fundraising event for disaster relief... For folks in Southern California, you're invited to Hope for Typhoon Haiyan, a benefit event featuring live performances from the Pharcyde, Mike Relm, DJ Rhettmatic and many more, plus music, food, and a raffle with great prizes including Lakers tickets. It's happening Sunday, November 24 at the Spirit House in Monterey Park. Here are some more details:

CAPE presents Typhoon Relief Fundraiser Buffet Dinner

100% of donations will go to the Red Cross towards Philippines Typhoon Relief



For those of you in Los Angeles, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) invites you to a buffet dinner to raise funds for Typhoon Haiyan relief. CAPE is foregoing its annual Holiday Party and hosting his fundraiser instead. Make some plans, invite friends and eat for a good cause.

It's happening this Thursday, November 21 at Fu's Palace in Los Angeles. 100% of donations will go to the Red Cross for Philippines typhoon relief. Here are some more details about the event:

Filipino American Museum presents Bayanihan Spirit, Nov. 21

A benefit to raise funds for Typhoon Haiyan relief



If you're in New York City, join the newly launched Filipino American Museum (FAM) for a benefit to raise funds for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. FAM has rallied an impressive group of individuals, businesses, local government officials, and community organizations to create an evening celebration of the Bayanihan Spirit. It's happening Thursday, November 21 at the Galapagos Art Space in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

All proceeds will go to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) whose "Taskforce Haiyan" is a grassroots relief effort coordinated directly between Filipinos in the U.S and those in affected areas of the Philippines. Funds will be spent on food, water and medical supplies.

Here are some more details about the event:

Asian Americans United 28th Anniversary Benefit, November 15

With singer Nobuko Miyamoto



Hey, Philly! The legend herself, Nobuko Miyamoto, is coming to town. The woman who co-founded the pioneering Asian American folk group Yellow Pearl will be on stage on Friday, November 15 as part of Asian Americans United's 28th anniversary benefit concert and celebration. Over the years, AAU has worked with young people to develop communities, stand up for justice, and acquire leadership skills. Here's some more info about the event:

DREAM Benefit Concert, January 30

Hey, New York. Every year, thousands of undocumented students in New York are denied a higher education because they don't qualify for financial aid or government loans. On Wednesday, January 30, join KORE at the Flatiron Hotel for their DREAM Benefit Concert, which will help raise college scholarship funds for DREAMers. Here's more info:

help: Benefit Concert for Burma and Sichuan

Just a reminder for folks in the Bay Area... This weekend, check out a cool event for a good cause. Over twenty community and professional organizations are partering up with AsianWeek to present help: Benefit Concert for Burma and Sichuan, Saturday, August 2 at Glas Kat Nightclub in San Francisco.

Watch a promotional video for the event: