Events

By Corih Kim Asian-American Chamber of Commerce held its Fourth Annual Business Summit and Job Expo at Fairfax Government Center on October 16, 2015, with nearly a thousand people showing up to this hugely successful event. The event was filled with many speakers, workshops, and Job Fair event representing around sixty companies, from Morgan Stanley to US Department of Veterans …

North Bethesda, MD, October 28, 2015 –The National Philharmonic, led by Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski, will perform Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings on Saturday, November 28 at 8 pm and on Sunday, November 29 at 3 pm at the Music Center at Strathmore. The concert will also feature Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, performed by the award-winning instrumentalist Chee-Yun, …

The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University presents the Asian in Maryland (AIM) Cultural Connection: Cambodian Arts & Culture with an exhibition, Family Art Day, dance and music performances and a costume-making workshop. The events take place at the Center for the Arts located on the campus of Towson University at the corner of Osler and Cross Campus …

By Lily Chen   Hongtao Li, an exceptionally gifted artist born in Dalian, China who has made America his second home, continues to gain both critical and commercial acclaim from experts and art lovers all over the world.   More and more, these have resulted in international art collectors – individuals, museums and other prestigious institutions – placing great value …

Kollaboration DC’s 6th Annual Showcase Coming to Rockville on August 8th, 2015 The much-anticipated sixth annual edition of the Kollaboration DC Showcase & Competition is coming up soon on August 8th, 2015 and for the first time ever, taking place in Maryland at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville (603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851). The evening will feature …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Participants of the first Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – all 75 outstanding leaders representing ten Asian countries – have flown home, filled with many memorable experiences. But for sure, one thing will stand out: The words of the leader of the Free World acknowledging their achievements and their potentials.             During a one-hour White …

VietFest-Hoi Cho Van Hoa Viet Nam Join NOVAL DC for the largest Vietnamese Heritage Festival on the East Coast! August 14,15 &16 the Plaza at Tyson’s Corner Center Learn more at www.vietfest.com and RSVP on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/403818089801776/ Help spread the word!

On May 12, 2015, thousands of leaders from across the nation gathered at George Washington University for the first-ever White House AAPI Summit. With two thousand reserved seats completely filled, thousands more on the wait list hoped for a chance to attend the celebratory and groundbreaking event. The Summit brought together community, governmental, and cultural leaders from around the country, …

By Corih Kim The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) held its 30th Annual National Leadership Training Program at the Hilton Rockville in Maryland from May 4-8, 2015. Open to all federal government employees, the weeklong event coincided with Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and operated in the spirit of the theme: “Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion.” Each agency …

Asian American Heritage Month Celebrations May 2015 – DC Area   05.02.2015 10AM – 6PM Fiesta Asia at Silver Spring   05.02.2015 4-7PM Pig Roast $13 – Sat May 2nd 2015, Chinese-American Citizens Meet & Greet   05.04 – 05.08.2015 2015 FAPAC 30th National Leadership Training Program   05.05.2015 6PM Asian American Music Society   05.06 – 05.07.2015 ProcureCon 2015, …

Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia ASIAN CAUCUS Mark Your Calendar! Please join us in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month an inaugural event in Northern Virginia Meet – Your Virginia Delegation, Asian- Americans running for offices in 2015 and members of the community Wednesday, May 20, 2015 6:30 – 9:30 pm Minh Restaurant 2500 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 2220 (On Wilson …

Redefining Asian Pacific America at the National Press Club May 15th 2015, 7-10PM 2015 CAPAL Asian Pacific American Heritage Ball For tickets: http://www.capal.org/capalballtickets/ Join us with over 500 guests to come together and celebrate public service leaders and advocates, APA Heritage Month and CAPAL‘s achievements within the APA community. Young professionals, students, government officials and community leaders will hear from …

WASHINGTON, DC – The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) will host an unprecedented and historic White House Summit on AAPIs at The George Washington University on May 12.  Convening senior federal government officials, community leaders, and members of the public from across the country, the Summit will recognize the growing influence of AAPIs and celebrate …

2015 AAGEN leadership Traing Workshop online registration is open now for early bird registration until 21 May, 2015! Upcoming event information: 2015 AAGEN Leadership Workshop and Banquet Registration Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Date: 06/11/2015 8:00 AM More information and online registration: 2015 AAGEN Leadership Workshop and Banquet Registration For AAGEN members, if you …

Join us for food, friendship and entertainment WHERE:  Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 COST:  $13 per adult $6 children under 10 years old. WHEN:  4 PM – 7 PM on Saturday, May 02, 2015 RSVP:  By April 29, so we can size the pig order! Volunteers needed at 8AM to help set up and get the pig …

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and the Office of Community Partnerships Cordially invites you to an Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration   Thursday, May 14, 2015 6:30 – 8:00pm (Networking 6:30pm, Program starts at 7pm) Rockville Library, 1st floor meeting room, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD   Two hours of free parking in the Maryland Avenue garage is available with …

Join Over 600 Guests for an evening of celebration and entertainment at our Annual Dinner Gala! Saturday, May 16, 2015 5:15PM – Midnight MGM Grand Detroit Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bill Imada Mr. Imada is a member of President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the Founder, Chairman and Chief Collaboration Officer of IW Group which provides strategic …

FIESTA ASIA PLANET FAMILY 2015 DATE: SUNDAY MAY 10 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Smithsonian’s National Zoo Mother’s Day always had a special place in our heart.  We love our mommies! Fiesta Asia started dedicating a special tribute to mothers since 2008 with an afternoon of fun family time featuring cultural performances by children of all ages for the whole …

2015 DATE: SATURDAY MAY 16  10:00 a.m. – 7: 00 p.m. 5 STAGES; 1000 PERFORMERS; KIDDIZ COOL LOUNGE; INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES It all began here, right on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW of the Capitol Hill. We at Asia Heritage have inexplicable warm feelings tied to Fiesta Asia Street Fair simply because it was our first baby.  It was what inspired us to …

Dear Friend: On behalf of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), it is my pleasure to invite you to the 2015 Congressional Reception and Symposium for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  The event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the United States Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC. As the …

OCA Convention 2015 Early Bird Special – Ends May 1st! 2015 OCA National Convention Registration Unifying Asian Pacific Islander America Hilton Union Square | San Francisco, California July 2 – 5, 2015 Welcome to the 2015 OCA National Convention Registration Page. With a high demand for registrations, early bird ends May 1st, 2015, register today! For all questions, please call …

DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) Washington, DC https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-lgbtq-film-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-16218681513?ref=enivtefor001&invite=Nzg0MjI3NS9pbmZvQGFzaWFuZm9ydHVuZS5jb20vMA%3D%3D&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=invitenew&utm_term=eventimage&ref=enivtefor001 Join OAPIA for a film screening of “I Am” followed by a lively discussion with the film maker and dynamic community leaders. “I Am” chronicles the journey of an Indian lesbian filmmaker who returns to Delhi, eleven …

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! The annual APAICS Awards Gala Dinner is the premier event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year, the event will be held on:   Thursday, May 14th  6:00PM to 9:30PM  Grand Hyatt Hotel (1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20001) The evening honors Asian …

The 2015 Asian Hall of Fame is almost here!  Honorees this year include outstanding Asian Pacific Americans Benson Henderson (Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Former UFC and WEC Lightweight Champion), Carrie Ann Inaba (Television Host, Choreographer, Producer, and Dancing with the Stars Judge), Jeanette Lee (World-Class Billiards Player, Winner of Over 30 National and International Titles), and Betty Nguyen (News Anchor …