Wednesday July 15th -- Seattle

Haku Inoa: To Weave a Name Screening

Check out this evening of hula, film, and Hawaiian music and culture presented by MAVIN Foundation, Wing Luke Asian Museum, and Reel Grrls. Christen Marquez, a Native Hawaiian of mixed heritage and emerging documentary filmmaker, will perform and screen her film-in-progress Haku Inoa for PBS about her journey towards understanding her Hawaiian name.

7 pm
Central Cinema
1411 21st Ave, Seattle
$ 10 tickets here

Wednesday July 15th to Saturday July 18th -- NYC

Fight Girl Battle World

Vampire Cowboys brings back this critically acclaimed show for a limited run. Set in a futuristic universe where the human race is on the brink of extinction, the last human female must find the last male before he is destroyed by alien forces. Sarcastic robot sidekick included.

Wednesday through Saturday: 8:30 pm
plus late-night performance Friday: 11 pm
HERE Arts Center
145 6th Ave, New York
$ 15 tickets here

Thursday July 16th -- San Francisco

Secret Identities Book Signing

Giant Robot, Hyphen and Nakayoshi Young Professionals present a book release party and signing for Secret Identities, a cool new anthology of original comics that explores Asian American culture, history and identity. The party will feature comic and film artists Walden Wong, Jimmy Aquino, Alexander Shen, Tanuj Chopra, Tiffanie Hwang and Jeff Yang.

6 to 8 pm
Giant Robot SF
618 Shrader St, San Francisco

Thursday July 16th -- NYC

Gran Torino Forum Discussion with Actors

A documentary screening of Gran Torino: Next Door and intimate conversation with the film's actors Bee Vang (Thao) and Doua Moua (Spider). The actors will discuss their experiences as Asian Americans in the film industry and how they crafted their roles and culture in Gran Torino.

7 to 9 pm
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street, New York
FREE

Hurrah! For Freedom and Sweet Dream Screening

The Korea Society's monthly Classic Movie Night presents a double feature of Choi In-kyu'sHurrah! For Freedom (1946), the first feature made in Korea after the August 15th liberation, and Yang Joo-nam's Sweet Dream (1936), the earliest surviving Korean film. Followed by brief lecture and Q & A. More info here.

6:30 pm
Korea Society
950 3rd Ave, 8th floor, New York
$ 10 tickets here 

Friday July 17th -- NYC

Summer Lovin' Speed Dating Benefit

It's summertime and pheromones are in the air. Instead of spending all season going to lame picnics looking for a boo, meet dozens of folks during one evening. And it's for a good cause -- all proceeds benefit the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, the nation's only pan-Asian children's advocacy organization. Registration closes this Friday and spots are filling up quickly, so sign up stat.

7 to 10 pm
BLVD
199 Bowery (b/w Rivington and Spring Sts), New York
$ 30 tickets here

Kevin Nadal & Filipino American Psychology

Check out local professor, educator (and stand-up comedian) Kevin Nadal read from his textbook Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice. This book is the first of its kind,  examining history, cultural values, and the influence of colonialism and intersectional identity to raise the visibility of Filipino Americans.

2 to 4 pm
The Workshop
16 West 32nd St, 10th floor, New York
$ 5 suggested donation
 
Saturday July 18th -- Los Angeles

The Party Fundraiser Celebration

Join Little Tokyo community members for this 10th Anniversary celebration and fundraiser for TN Kat / The Tuesday Night Project, which provides free API artist showcases. The event will feature music, poetry, performance art, film, and live webcasts from around the globe.

5 to 11 pm
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) Plaza
244 South San Pedro St, Los Angeles
$ 15 presale/students/seniors here / $ 20 general at the door

The Motherland Premiere

This debut film by Doris Yeung will premiere at at the Los Angeles Outfest on Saturday and Sunday. "Equal parts noir thriller and dysfunctional family drama", the film centers around a young Asian American woman called home when her estranged mother is murdered.

Saturday: 9 pm
Sunday:   5:15 pm
Directors Guild of America Theatre Complex
7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
$ 13 tickets here

Saturday July 18th -- NYC

"Don't Quit Your Day Job" Filmmaking Workshop

Self-taught filmmaker J.P. Chan
will share his experiences on writing and directing award-winning
shorts while holding down a full-time nine to five. The workshop will
include a screening of Chan's films and fundamentals on no/low-budget
filmmaking. No prior experience required.

2 to 4 pm
The Workshop
16 West 32nd St, 10th floor, NYC
FREE, call 212-494-0061 or email desk(at)aaww(dot)org to sign up.

Sunday July 19th -- NYC

Dumpling-Making Party with Jennifer 8. Lee

Get your dumpling on with New York Times reporter and The Fortune Cookie Chronicles author Jennifer 8. Lee. Nothing completes a house party like the holy trinity of dumplings, dim sum, and wine.

5 pm
121 West 17th St, Apt. 7D, New York
$ 15 / FREE for AAWW members; tickets here

Sulu Series

This month's showcase of established and emerging API artists will feature singer-songwriter Danny Katz and fellow musicians Ronit Banerjee, Jason Castillo, and Kat Madamba. The short film Showdown of the Godz, by Jim Cirile and starring George Takei, will also screen. Special guest host is poet Ruby Veridiano-Ching, with DJ Boo on the turntables.

8 to 11 pm
Bowery Poetry Club
199 Bowery, New York
$ 8 general / $ 5 students