Asian American Pacific Islander Collective
Santa Cruz, CA
The Asian American Pacific Islander Collective, Santa Cruz is a source for information, support, and community created by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Santa Cruz. The AAPIC hosts the annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival and other events throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
Duane Kubo's film “Cruising J-Town”. Celebrate the inclusion of an AAPI film to the permanent collection of the United States. Soquel resident Duane Kubo’s 1975 documentary “Cruisin’ J-Town” was one of 25 films selected for 2023 to the National Film Registry Library of Congress. March 17, from 2-3:30 Kizuka Hall, 150 Blackburn St., Watsonville
“Never Again is Now, “ Asian American Activists event, featuring historical displays and artwork by Reiko Fujii, Judy Shintani, and Lucien Kubo. Honoring activists such as Marcia & Mas Hashimoto, with a panel discussion by Reiko Fujii , Naomi Judy Shintani , Lucien Kubo, Marcia Hashimoto. Opening reception & panel discussion, March 21, 2024, 4-6 pm.
Watsonville Library, 275 Main St., Suite 100. Watsonville, CA, free.
Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir, Tessa Hulls in conversation with Manjula Martin, Free
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 3pm - 4pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 05 Front Street Santa Cruz
15th Annual Salinas Chinatown Asian Festival
Saturday, April 27, 2024,11 am to 4 pm
Salinas Chinatown, California St., Salinas
Tobera Project, “Sowing Seeds Exhibition “ at the MAH, April 12 to August 4, opening on April 13. https://www.santacruzmah.org/exhibitions/sowing-seeds
Educator's Mixer: Pajaro Valley Filipino American History
Friday, May 3, 2024, 4pm - 6pm. At the MAH, https://www.santacruzmah.org/events/educators_mixer_pajaro_valley/2024/05/03
3rd annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30am - 3:30pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1594152818000444
“The Last Chinatown“ May 10–26, 2024 Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) $10 admission https://www.santacruzmah.org/exhibitions/the-last-chinatown