May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
This May, celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with the 2023 theme, Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity. Find information and inspiration about the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in the FAPAC AANHPI Resource Center!
Join in the celebrations as we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage in the Austin area.
“Y’all We Asian” A monthly night of stand-up & improv!
What: Each month will feature some of the most diverse stand-ups and improvisers in the city for a night of comedy you won’t want to miss. Comprised of experienced performers from all five Austin improv comedy theaters, “Y’all We Asian” is Austin’s (and Texas’) first all-Asian-American improv troupe “Y’all We Asian” is Nick Fung, Sunny Huang, Faraaz Ismail, Jane Lee, Yola Lu, G-Su Paek, Virgil Shelby, Norman Tran, Uday Waghmere, and Mary Vo.
When: Every First Friday at 8:00 pm | $15 online $20 door,
Where: Get Tickets on Eventbrite Here
Taste of Homemade Dumplings
What: To celebrate our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we invited Chefs Jeffery Li and Jessie Li, owners and chefs of Taste of Home Handmade Dumplings, to give us a demo on how to make Chinese dumplings.
When: Monday, May 1st, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: ACC-Highland Demo Kitchen, Culinary Arts Department, Building 2000
Campus Address: 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Free Admission and Parking
Tea & ConversASIAN about Mental Health and Self-Care
What: You are invited to a celebration of AAPI heritage and a conversation about mental health, coping strategies, and resources available for your own self-care hosted by ACC’s AAPI Cultural Center and Clinical Counseling Services.
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center, ACC-Highland Campus, Building 4000 (Room 4.2205)
Free Admission and Parking, Learn more here
“Not Your Model Minority” Screening and Panel Discussion
What: ACC will be screening Not Your Model Minority, a documentary by award-winning independent filmmaker, Jon Osaki:
When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
11:00 a.m. Film screening (in-person only)
11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion (in-person & livestream)
12:30 a.m. Lunch and Connect
Where: ACC Highland Presentation Hall, Building 2000 (HLC 2.1550)
Panelists: Caroline Koo, Dr. Rennison Lalgee, Christina Michura, and Dr. Giao Phan.
Moderator: Lynn Lau
Not Your Model Minority explores the [model minority] myth and the intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence. The film reveals the ways the model minority myth has been used to create a wedge between communities of color, while also examining opportunities to build power towards addressing systemic racism in America. (“Not Your Model Minority” on New Day Films, https://www.newday.com/films/not-your-model-minority)
Indian InFusion with Chef Akshay
What: To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we invited the chef of The InFusion Indian Supper Club to give us a demo on Indian cuisine with a modern touch.
When: Wednesday, May 10th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: ACC-Highland Campus, Demo Kitchen, Culinary Arts Department, Building 2000Campus Address: 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Free Admission and Parking
CelebrASIA 2022
What: Hosted by the City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC), CelebrASIA is a family friendly festival (free and open to the public) that includes live performances, food vendors, hands-on activities and more. Go to this website for more information.
When: Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
Asian American Resource Center Exhibits
What: The AARC’s Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks throughout the year that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Go to the AARC website for more information.
When: Ongoing
Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
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