Abhinaya Dance Company Fundraiser for Japan Tsunami Relief – Saratoga, 7/17/11

“Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose, the Bay Area’s premiere South Indian classical dance company, today announced details of their 2011 Next Generation Soloist Series beginning with Rasika Kumar presenting “Courage” in several vignettes with live music.

Presented in the Bharatanatyam-style, the performance will feature new choreography by Principal Dancer Rasika Kumar and the restaging of a traditional piece choreographed by Abhinaya’s Artistic Director Mythili Kumar.

The concert will be held on July 17th at the McAfee Theater in Saratoga at 4 pm. The orchestra is comprised of Malavika Kumar – nattuvangam, Asha Ramesh – vocals, N. Narayan – mridangam and kanjira, and Shanthi Narayan – violin.

This is a special fundraiser to encourage Bay Area audiences to continue to support the Japanese tsunami relief effort. Episodes depicting the courage of the tsunami survivors will be presented along with historical and mythological characters exemplifying courage.”

• WHERE: Saratoga High School, McAfee Theater
  20300 Herriman Ave
  Saratoga, California
• WHEN: Sunday, 7/17/11, 4-7pm
• HOW MUCH: General Admission: $15
  Student Admission: $10
  (Donations will also be accepted)
• MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225121497528381

Sake Tasting for Japan Earthquake Relief – SF, 7/12/11

“All proceeds to benefit Japan Earthquake relief.

Share a lively evening with master Philip Harper, visiting San Francisco for the first time with a selection of his award-winning sakes form Kyoto. After 16 years of honing his skills, Philip was awarded a gold medal for his entry in the 2009 Japan National Sake Appraisal.

An outstanding selection of artisinal sakes

Enjoy ample pours of “Kinsho,” a delectably aromatic daiginjo, toasty “Tokujun” with its wild berry zing, and rambunctious “Yamahai Genshu” made from wild yeast. Five other junmai, ginjo and daiginjo labels will be served, making for an evening of rare sake enjoyment!

Chef de Cuisine Dennis Arvizu has prepared a special sampling of Peruvian cuisine to accompany Philip’s sakes. The event is “cocktail party style.” We invite you to bring your friends, your appetite and your love of sake! Reception and Q&A with Philip Harper from 6:00, tasting from 6:30 to 8:30.

Appetizer menu: Cebiches, Causas, Empanadas, and Anticuchos”

• WHERE: La Mar
  Pier 1.5 The Embarcadero
  San Francisco, CA 94111
• WHEN: Tuesday, 7/12/11, 6:30-8:30pm
• HOW MUCH: $40 advance; $45 at the door (Including tip and tax)
  RSVP: Mayra@lamarcebicheria or (415) 397-8880
• MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225144084193247

Benefit for Cheb I Sabbah – SF, 7/8/11

“BOM Shankar! Massive HUGE outpouring of love and healing for our dear friend Cheb I Sabbah, who has recently heard the devastating news he has stage 4 cancer. Without health insurance, the dance and culture communities of the Bay Area are coming together in celebration of his life and of his contribution to the music scene, to give thanks a…nd resources for his cancer treatment.

Because he will need tens of thousands of dollars (see http://www.chebisabbah.org ) to pay for treatments and is not able to work at this time, this is a 100% benefit to cover his life and medical expenses and support our friend.

Come early for a special opening DI set at 9pm weaving the music of Cheb i Sabbah, with dance performances in front of an altar we are creating for Chebiji.

If you are not aware of Chebi’s contribution to art and culture, we will be explaining that in detail at this event and more info TBA. This has happened so suddenly, so we are coming together quick to help raise funds.

Join us in celebrating the life and music of Cheb i Sabbah. Help us in giving financial support to him, send prayers and positive energy his way as we await his return from treatment and look forward to being on the dancefloor with him behind the DJ booth again soon.”

• WHERE: 1015 Folsom Street, corner of 6th
  San Francisco, CA
• WHEN: Friday, 7/8/11, 9pm-3am
• HOW MUCH: $15 Minimum Suggested Donation
• MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=227224260640948
  http://www.chebisabbah.org/

Safe is SEX/Y: Supporting Every FE/MALE Youth – Oakland, 6/30/11

Come celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the Asian Health Services Youth Program! The Youth Program is thrilled to announce its second annual fundraiser entitled:
“Safe is SEX/Y – Supporting Every FE/MALE Youth”

Safe is SEX/Y will be an evening of

– Youth performances
– Jessie Thaing (www.youtube.com/user/jessieislikewhoa)
– Jamesori (Korean traditional drumming)
– 5th Element Hip Hop Club (from Oakland High School)
– Special guest performance by Summer Breeze (www.YouTube.com/0summerbreeze0)
– YouTube sensation Michelle Martinez (www.MichelleMartinez.com)
– Light refreshments
– Raffle prizes (grand prize – iPad 2; other prizes incl: 1-night stay at any Kimpton Hotel, gift certificates to local eateries, AMC passes, and more)
– and more!”

• WHERE: Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC)
  388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
  Oakland, CA 94607
• WHEN: Thursday, 6/30/11, 5:30-8pm
• HOW MUCH: General admission: $25
  Student with ID/Youth Sponsor: $10
• MORE INFO: http://safeissexy.eventbrite.com/

MIX for Japan: Fundraiser and Professional Networking Event – Newport Beach, 6/30/11

“MIX for Japan hosted by GE Affinity Groups
Fundraiser & Professional Networking Event for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief

Complimentary Appetizers
Happy Hour Menu Extended for entire event (Portion of proceeds donated to the relief fund)
Fundraising Raffles for lunch w/ Senior GE Leaders & restaurant/retailer giftcards

HOSTED BY: GE Asian Pacific American Forum SoCal, GE Women’s Network, GE African American Forum, GE Hispanic Forum, GE GLBTA

COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Asian Professional Exchange

CHARITY: AmeriCares for Japan Relief”

• WHERE: TEN ASIAN BISTRO
  4647 MacArthur Blvd.
  Newport Beach, CA 92660
• WHEN: Thursday, 6/30/11, 6-9pm
• HOW MUCH: $10 Donation at Door (CASH OR CHECK ONLY – All proceeds donated to AmeriCares for Japan Relief)
  Plus free appetizers!
• MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116888841731309

Formosart Exhibition: The People of Today, the Memories of Tomorrow, Opening – Pomona, 6/18/11-6/26/11

“Please come join us at the opening reception of our first official FORMOSArt Exhibition – The People of Today, the Memories of Tomorrow. There’ll
be food, live music performances, and a live Chinese calligraphy brush
painting demonstration on a giant piece of canvas by one of our artist,
Enya Tseng, you do not want to miss it!

What’s in the Exhibition: We’ve assembled a group of Taiwanese American artists and creative professionals, each specializing in different genres of art, including photography, oil painting, Chinese brush calligraphy & painting, motion & graphics design.
A portion of the exhibition is dedicated to illustrating the different facets of Taiwan, or aka Formosa, and its rich cultural history and beauty.
And of course, the center piece of our exhibition: Taiwan Photo Collage, pieced together by photos which you have submitted along side with many other friends and members from around the community. So if you have contributed photo, you do not want to miss seeing it in person. The Cause:
A selection of artwork in the exhibition will be made available for a silent auction. The proceeds from the artwork sold will go to The Foundation of Disabled Youth (www.ffdy.org), an organization that helps and serves the needs of families with disabled youth in the Asian community.”

• WHERE: Museum X
  1458 W. Holt Ave.
  Pomona, CA 91768
• WHEN: Saturday, 6/18/11 – Sunday, 6/26/11
  Opening reception Saturday, 6/18/11, 6-9pm
• HOW MUCH: Donations accepted
• MORE INFO: http://events.ocregister.com/pomona-ca/events/show/189141886-formosart-exhibition-the-people-of-today-the-memories-of-tomorrow

Artists at Play Kick-Off Party – 6/11/2011, LA

“Artists at Play [is] a new collective creating work that provides more artistic opportunities for communities under-represented in Los Angeles theatre.

At this event we’ll introduce you to our new collective and our goals toward impacting the Los Angeles theatre scene. We will also announce our inaugural production “Ching Chong Chinaman” by Lauren Yee and speak with playwright Prince Gomolvilas, who is a great supporter of Lauren Yee’s play.

The event is FREE and will feature a no-host bar, light complimentary hors d’œuvre, buttons and a parting gift.”

• WHERE: Chop Suey Cafe in Little Tokyo, LA
• WHEN: Saturday, 6/11/11, 7:30pm
• HOW MUCH: FREE
• MORE INFO: their blog and the FB event

SKAsian will be there–sounds like it’s gonna be a lot of fun! Hope to see you there too!

COLD TOFU Presents the Hiroshi Show! – LA, 6/9/11

“COLD TOFU returns to the Tateuchi Democracy Forum with The Hiroshi Show. Starting with one suggestion from the audience, COLD TOFU creates a long form improv show full of comedy and hijinks based on the personal stories of its special guest hosts. Tonight’s special guest host is ABC7 Eyewitness News David Ono.”

• WHERE: Tateuchi Democracy Forum
  100 North Central Avenue, LA 90012
• WHEN: Thursday, 6/9/11 at 8pm
• HOW MUCH: $10 (Portion of proceeds goes to JANM)
• MORE INFO: http://www.janm.org/events/2011/06/#09

Smell What Your Mama’s Cookin’ – SF, 6/11/11

“Manilatown Heritage Foundation presents
Manilatown’s Pilipino Dessert Demo Fundraiser

…Featuring: Tita Cecilia Mijares, Sara Maya De Guzman, Myrna Hadjirul and Plong Palma Recio

Participants must send in registration fee to confirm attendance due to limited space. Please make checks payable to Manilatown Heritage
Foundation and submit by Wednesday, June 8th. You can send your tax-deductable payment to: MHF, 953 Mission St. Suite 30, SF, Calif. 94103. For more info: 415-777-1130. Come out and learn kitchen independence on Pilipino Independence Weekend! The event promises to be fun and exciting!, tell your friends and family!

More details of bakers and featured items to follow shortly.”

• WHERE: Mendelsohn House
  737 Folsom between 3rd & 4th Streets
  San Francisco, CA
• WHEN: Saturday, 6/11/11, 2-5pm
• HOW MUCH: $25 Includes: Dessert demonstrations, recipes, drinks and tastings. (Must submit payment by Wednesday, 6/8/11!!!)
• MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=112834002137254

Foodtruck Chow Down – LA, 6/11/11

YOU GUYS THIS SOUNDS AMAZING AND YOU NEED TO GO!!!!! Part of the proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Delicious food + Entertainment + Charity=WIN!

“The Innaugural Annual Food Truck Chow Down is Los Angeles’ biggest foodtruck spectacular that will showcase over 50 of LA’s best foodtrucks in a festive food and fun filled event your whole family can enjoy. Also featuring over 40 vendors, live music performances, an acoustic tent, beer & wine gardens, art and rare car displays, plus carnival games and electronic gaming truck for the kids. Hosted for the first time ever by the Los Angeles State Historic Park, over 10,000 attendees are expected to take part and savor the tastiest grub that Southern California’s most iconic foodtrucks have to offer.”

Participating food trucks include: Dim Sum Truck, Flying Pig Truck, OG Tempura, Ranchan Ramen, Temaki Truck, The Boba Truck, Tropical Shave Ice and many more! See http://foodtruckchowdown.com/the-trucks/ for full list of participating trucks!

• WHERE: Los Angeles Historic State Park
  1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA
• WHEN: Saturday, 6/11/11, 11am-6pm
• HOW MUCH: Tickets are $10, children 12 and under free with a parent; $2 discount if bought from a participating truck
• MORE INFO: http://foodtruckchowdown.com/