visualizAsian.com with Lac Su
visualizAsian.com -- as part of their AAPI Empowerment Series -- will be presenting an interview with Lac Su, author of the powerful new memoir I Love Yous Are for White People, about Su's refugee upbringing in Los Angeles. Also an executive for a global think tank and a father, painter, and photographer, Su is organizing the upcoming BANANA API Bloggers Roundtable. Participants will have a chance to submit questions for Lac prior or during the interview.6 pm PST / 7 pm Mountain / 8pm Central / 9 pm Eastern
Phone or webcast -- registration here.
FREE
Chinese Bodies, Their Parts, and Their Markets
In the basement of the Yale University Medical Library are some 80 portraits of the patients of Dr. Peter Parrker, the American founder of the first Western hospital in China. Join Eric Hayot, the Director of the Asian Sudies Program at Penn State, as he discusses their meaning and the intersection of biological, cultural, economic, and political exchanges between China and the West, as expressed through the Chinese body and the contemporary exhibits that put them on display. More info here.12:30 pm
20 Cooper Square, Room 471
FREE
Stuck Elevator Workshop Reading
Prompted by the real-life story of Ming Kuang Chen, Stuck Elevator is an operatic solo performance about a Chinese deliveryman trapped in an elevator for three days. Music by Composer Byron Au Yong, words by spoken word artist Aaron Jafferis, performed by Steven Eng.4:30 pm
Pearl Studios
500 8th Ave, 4th floor, New York
FREE, RSVP here
Korean Ghost Stories: Classic Korean TV
Since 1977, the TV show "Korean Ghost Stories" has thrilled Korean audiences with tales of the supernatural. The Korea Society presents a series introduction by Professor Heinz Insu Fenki and screening of the episode Nine-Tailed Fox,(starring Park Min-young, Kim Hae-eun, and Kim Tae-ho). More info and tickets here.6:30 pm
Korea Society
950 3rd Ave, 8th floor, New York
$ 15 general / $ 10 members
"Asefeka of the Unmalosa" Exhibit
Check out this solo exhibition of Samoan visual artist Andy Lelei'siuao, inspired by animal extinction at the hands of human pollution: "the enigmatic creatures and ambiguous iconography of 'Asefeka of the Unmalosa' offer a canvass-sanctuary with narratives and dialogues tainted with alofa (love), peace, supoprt, hope and frienship." Exhibit runs through December 8, 2009. Artist reception 6 to 8 pm
Kips Gallery
511 West 25th St, 2nd floor, New York
Thursday November 19th -- Oakland
Enter the GREEN Dragon: APIs Winning Environmental Justice
The Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) presents its 15th Anniversary celebration, featuring keynote speakers, special performances, and an art auction. Proceeds will help support APEN's work around organizing low-income communities for environmental reform. 6 to 9 pm
Oakland Rotunda
300 Frank Ogawa Plaza
$ 75 and up, more info and tickets here
Friday November 20th -- NYC
LGBT LEO Bar at Asia Society
Asia Society, Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS (APICHA), and Gay Asian and Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY) present Leo Bar. Enjoy cocktails, mingling, and art exhibitions at the museum. Free docent-led tours include the exhibits "Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakinstan", "Devotion in South India: Chola Bronzes", and "Yoshihiro Suda: In Focus".
6 to 9 pm
Martini & bellini drink specials 6 to 7 pm
Exhibition tours at 7 and 7:30 pm
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue, New York
Free admission, cash bar
Friday November 20th -- Los Angeles
Mr. Sadman Screening & Release Party with Goh Nakamura
Mr. Sadman, written and directed by Patrick Epino, is a dark comedy about Mounir, an impressionable Saddam Hussein body-double in 1990 who loses his job and moves to LA to get a fresh start. But once the real Saddam invades Kuwait, Mounir attempts to shed his Saddam personae forever. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to be anyone else. Film is also available for purchase here, and a dollar from every purchase will be donated to Philippine typhoon relief. Film runs through November 26th at the Downtown Independent Theater.
7 pm: Open bar reception
8:15 pm: Live performance from Goh Nakamura
9 pm: Film Screening
11 pm: Rooftop party with music from C.J. Pizarro
Downtown Independent Theater
251 South Main St, Los Angeles
$ 5 / $ 10 tickets here
Friday November 20th -- Philadelphia
The Asian American Arts Initiative presents Family Style -- a new family-friendly open mic series hosted by Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh of Yellow Rage. This show will highlight national and local anti-violence initiatives, and features Def Poet Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai.
7:30 pm
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St, Chinatown, Philadelphia
$ 5 to $ 10 sliding scale
Friday November 20th to Saturday November 21st -- San Jose
Ninth Annual Asian Comedy Night with 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors
Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) welcomes Los Angeles sketch comedy troupe 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors for it's Annual Asian Comedy Night. The Emmy Award-winning Warriors, now in their 15th year, will bring old faves and new tricks for their only appearance in Northern Cali.
11/20: 8 pm, with cast reception
11/21: 7 pm and 10 pm
San Jose Woman's Club
75 South 11th St, San Jose
$ 25 Friday show / $ 20 Saturday shows, tickets here
Saturday November 21st -- New York
"Love The Islands" Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
On September 29th, 2009, the Samoa earthquake generated a tsunami which killed almost 200 people, left thousands homeless, and caused severe damage to businesses, infrastructure, and nature reserves. Ataahua Papa is hosting a performance event, with all proceeds to Samoan Red Cross, American Samoa Red Cross, and Tonga Red Cross. Featuring Matou, Mahina Movement, Kaina Quenga, Keiki Hula, Polynesian Dance Productions, Etienne Leomiti, Hone Bailey, Te Hoe Kapa Haka, Miss BME, Hawaiian Music, Na Lehua Melemele, and Cliff Matias.
3 pm
NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square, Room 914, New York
$ 30 adult / $ 5 children
Saturday November 21st -- Los Angeles
BANANA API Blogger Roundtable
Lac Su, author of I Love Yous Are For White People, and Steve Nguyen, head of Los Angeles' channelAPA.com, will convene BANANA, a first ever gathering and roundtable of "infamous" API bloggers to discuss issues affecting our community and the future of our voice. Participants will include bloggers from Hyphen (including erin, Sylvie and Cynthia), Angry Asian Man, Minority Militant, Sepia Mutiny, 8Asians, Bicoastal Bitchin, APAs for Progress, Kimchi Mamas, Antisocial Ladder, Mochi Magazine, VisualizAsian, Neeato (Network of Entertaining Asian American Talent), Diasporic Vietnamese American Network (DVAN), Channel APA, AZNRaps, AARising, Nikkei View, Big WOWO, Pop88, and Asian American Movement. Meet and greet/afterparty to follow. See you there!
3 to 6 pm
University of Southern California
Taper Hall, Room 101, Los Angeles
FREE
After party: 7 pm
Zip Fusion Sushi
744 East 3rd St
Queer Pin@y Conference 2009
9 am to 9 pm (includes dinner and awards ceremony)
After party at 10 pm
UCLA
Grand Ackerman Ballroom
308 Westwood Plaza, Losa Angeles
Registration here
Saturday November 21st -- Minneapolis
Equilibrium Spoken Word with Geologic
This edition of Equilibrium, a poetry/spoken word series, features Geo (of the Seattle hip hop duo Blue Scholars), poet Sandra Garcia Rivera, Nikko Sencer-Mura, and Chantz Erolin. Music by DJ Nak.8 pm
The Loft Literary Center
Open Book
1011Washington Ave South, Minneapolis
$ 5 / $ 3 students
MAPID, the producer of Breaking the Bow, announces its new API Writers Group, to meet in Studio City, CA. Focus is on new and emerging writers, but all are invited to apply. The group will be limited to 10 and will be formed by application process. The group will explore varied forms of written expression including but not limited to playwriting, screenwriting, short story and long form. The group will concentrate on individual and collective writings with a possible project arising fro production at Breaking the Bow 2010. Send a brief bio/resume and a narrative one page or less that includes reasons and objectives for joining the writers group with subject header "MAPID Wriers Group" to ken(at)mapid(dot)us.
Rooftop Films -- Call for Submissions
Rooftop Films, a summer film series in New York City dedicated to showcasing new, independent film and emerging bands in unique outdoor locations and was viewed by over 25,000 people last season. Rooftop is currently accepting film submissions for the 2010 season. Films of all genres, formats, and lengths are shown. More info and submission info here. Earlybird deadline: $ 9 -- December 5, 2009. Regular deadline: $ 15 -- January 15, 2010. Posted by Cynthia at November 17, 2009 4:49 PM
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