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!

GAPA Runway sprang from an underground dance party held in 1988 for queer APIs to gather at a time when mainstream LGBTQ establishments would keep us out. As GAPA's crown jewel event, Runway is not an event to be missed!