AANHPI Interest

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

R, 2004. Closed captions (CC) in English.

Snacks provided.

Learn to draw in the Manga and anime style with author and artist Oliver Chin.  

For ages 10-18. 

Sample and learn about popular snacks from Asia. Nibble on familiar flavors and discover new favorites. For ages 18 and younger.

Celebrate Polynesian culture as we learn how to make candy lei! All supplies provided. For tweens and teens, ages 10-18.

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2868. 

Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its...

Fold colorful paper to form a paper crane. Japanese culture often refers to cranes as the birds of happiness. For ages 8–18.

將彩紙摺成紙鶴. 日本人常將鶴稱為幸福之鳥. 年齡為八至十八歲青少年.

Join fellow teens to watch this animated film by Japanese director Satoshi Kon and enjoy Japanese snacks in honor of Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  For ages 13-18.

PG-13, 92 mins., 2004.  Japanese with Closed captions (CC) in English. 

Drop in to make some origami bookmarks. This craft is fast, easy and has room for creative license.

Guru Shradha Ensemble present the Odissi dance, the oldest surviving classical form of Indian dance from the Eastern India state of Odisha. With roots in the East Indian state of Odisha traced back to the 2nd century A.D, Guru Shradha’s establishment in the San Francisco Bay Area enables a...

Set on computer screens and smartphones, Searching is a thriller about a father looking for his missing teenage daughter. Directed by Aneesh Chaganty; starring John Cho and Michelle La. 
PG-13, 102 mins., 2018. Closed captions (CC) in English.