This seminar will guide writers through the essential legal and business aspects of a successful writing career, from understanding copyright, contracts and the limits of First Amendment protections to exploring the challenges that AI presents.

LEAD Filipino’s Annual Queer Filipinx Lakbay Summit returns in 2025 with the theme: Movement for Movements: Get Into the Groove!

On Waverly is hosting a book talk featuring Dirty Kitchen by Jill Damatac, in conversation with poet and arts activist, Jason Bayani, co-Executive Director of Kearny Street Workshop.

The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCC) and Edge on the Square are excited to invite you to the 2nd Chinatown Pride 2025: We are Immortal!. Taking place on Saturday, May 24 from 6-10pm

Ta H.I.T.A. is a two-day immersive workshop that introduces participants to CHamoru language, culture, and traditions. Learn the CHamoru alphabet, greetings, common phrases, and cultural values like Inafa’maolek. Explore Bailan CHamoru (dance) and Lalai (chant), and reflect on your experience through collaborative sharing. This program fosters a deeper connection to CHamoru heritage through language, art, and community.

Pasifika Moves is a community-building event intended for Pacific Islander individuals, families, and youth who are looking to connect to other Islanders in the Bay Area on gentle (but fun!) walks and strolls in safe, outdoor locations in San Francisco. This is a beginner friendly event. No equipment is necessary. Kids and pets are welcome. Scooters, roller skates, and kids’ bikes are all good!

What does Southeast Asian solidarity mean to you? Join DVAN as they explore this theme at their autumn reading event, as part of their quarterly reading series in partnership with the SF Public Library.

Be Like Water, a new work-in-progress by Kat Evasco examines the mental health impacts of anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies on undocumented families through the story of Lorna, the matriarch of a Filipino American family of four women.

The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) returns this October for its 7th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year's theme, "KAISÁ’T KASAMA: Celebrating Our Diverse Voices and Solidarity," invites the community to join a weekend of literary celebration, cultural pride, and solidarity.

APAture and IWL alum, Irene Tu, is films her first comedy special at Cobb's Comedy Club this weekend.

Join OACC 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 parents. 

Join Oakland Asian Cultural Center 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.

When Unearthed Sights Collide, is a two-person exhibition curated by Shirin Makaremi, it features the work of Bay Area artists Shirin Khalatbari and Sun Park.

Art making and Teach-in in support of Palestine by ARTogether is September 15!