NAAAP San Francisco

"Women in NAAAP" (WIN) Kick-Off
2016-05-18 | CA

Distinguished Thinkers Forum and Luncheon: Amy Tan
2016-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, 600 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, CA, 94010, United States
Amy Tan will speak on the importance of family dynamics with emphasis on the role that higher education plays in culturally diverse families.
All proceeds to benefit the Amy Tan Scholarship for Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Students at NDNU.
For more information contact dwinkelstein@ndnu.edu or call 650-508-3501.
Register online: https://fs21.formsite.com/ndnupr/form118/index.html

Taiwanese American Cultural Festival
2016-05-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Union Square, 333 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
The Bay Area’s Biggest Taiwanese American Celebration Returns!
The 24th Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will be held at Union Square in San Francisco, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. We encourage all in the community to come and celebrate the best of Taiwanese American and Taiwanese culture!
Over 10,000 people from across the Bay Area attend this event yearly to enjoy mouth-watering Taiwanese delicacies, rock out to live performances and experience the vibrancy of Taiwanese culture.
The festival is free and open to the public.
To sign up as a volunteer: http://goo.gl/forms/VWw4qU3Se1

South Bay/Peninsula Networking Mixer
2016-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
Save the date!

2016 Google AGNFest
2016-05-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Googleplex, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
NAAAP is partnering with the Asian Google Network (AGN) for the 2016 AGNFest! NAAAP members are invited to attend the event as guests – if you are a member and interested in attending, please email membership@naaapsf.org.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Awards
2016-05-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
The primary goal of the annual APA Heritage Month events is to celebrate and promote public awareness of the history, cultures and accomplishments of the diverse APA community.
The APA Heritage Awards Ceremony will take place on May 2, 2016, during which three organizations will be honored for having achieved significant milestones in their respective history. Event is FREE to the public but registration is required: http://apasf.org/
Tickets for Post Ceremony Reception will be distributed at the end of the Awards event
Awards Ceremony
May 2, 2016, 5:30pm
Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Post Ceremony Reception
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco

Chinese Heritage Night - SF Giants
2016-04-26 19:15 - 22:15 | Unnamed Venue, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 91407, United States
The Giants invite you to join them in on Chinese Heritage Night for the seventh in a planned series of events celebrating the Chinese Zodiac! Your Special Event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Chinese Heritage Sections for the game against the Padres, as well as a collector’s-edition Giants-themed “Year of the Monkey” figurine! Make sure to arrive early as cultural entertainment taking place on-field prior to the start of the game. Partial ticket proceeds will benefit local Chinese-based charities, so don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the Bay Area’s rich Chinese heritage and support a great cause!
Tickets: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?agency=MLBTGS3GNTS&pid=8128278&tfl=San_Francisco_Giants-Tickets-Special_Events_-na-b2

Fireside Chat with Altos Ventures & Networking Mixer
2016-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Wells Fargo, 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94163, United States
We are excited to welcome Altos Ventures to our Fireside Chat taking place on Monday, April 25th in San Francisco! Managing Director Ho Dong Nam will be interacting with guests and discussing the Korean tech startup scene. We will also be hosting our Monthly Networking Mixer right after the event at Irish Times in San Francisco!
SCHEDULE
5:30-6:30pm – Fireside Chat w/ Q&A (420 Montgomery St, SF)
6:30-8:00pm – Networking Mixer (Irish Times, 500 Sacramento St, SF)
Tickets: http://bit.ly/245L57z

2016 EntreAsians Retreat
2016-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Doctor.. Lawyer.. Engineer.. Entrepreneur? The newly formed EntreAsians community is hosting a 1-day retreat in San Francisco. The goal is to support, connect, and cultivate entrepreneurial Asians.
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: TBA
Registration: $40
NAAAP members receive a discount of 20% (regularly $50).

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
2016-04-23 - 2016-04-24 | Memorial Park, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States

Citizenship Workshop Volunteering
2016-04-23 | City College of San Francisco, Chinatown, 808 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA, 91408, United States
Please join us and help volunteer with Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus and volunteer for a Citizenship Workshop!
Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/nDro5y25ln

South Bay "Open House" & Mixer - Get Involved!
2016-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Tied House, 954 Villa St, Mountain View, CA, 94041, United States
Interested in becoming a member with NAAAP? Come mix and mingle with NAAAP professionals, current officers and board members to get your questions answered! We will have exclusive discounts on membership for attendees.
Register by 4/18*: http://bit.ly/1UBZ8j8
*Non-members can apply the $8 admission fee towards membership dues at the event.

TAP-SF Presents: Taiwanese Brunch
2016-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Fashion Wok 食尚湾, 929 Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA, 94404, United States
TAP-SF Membership branch welcomes all of you to 2016 Taiwanese brunch event and with more to come. The main dish is the traditional Taiwanese small hot pot. And the feature dessert is the delicious shaved snow ice. After brunch, we will go bowling together and burn some calories. We would like to use this opportunity to build a local community and to get to know one another in a smaller group setting and a fun environment.
Eventbrite: https://2016taiwanesebrunchseries.eventbrite.com/
+ First come first served, limited to 30 seats, registration per Eventbrite.
+ If you are reserving a seat for a friend or two, please ensure enter their names and emails upon registration.
+ Please select your entree choice on the Eventbrite, otherwise it will be the default selection which is the “Fashion Wok”. Please let us know if you have any special dietary restriction.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
2016-04-09 - 2016-04-10 | CA

Chamber Training Institute: How to Create a Strategic Plan that is Used and Works!
2016-03-24 - 2016-03-25 | AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Are you looking to have exponential growth in 2016? Are you aware that business development has changed more since the end of the economic downturn (2009) than in all of the previous 30 years combined? If you’re looking for growth, business development and creating strategic alliances get ready to attract more members and more revenue. Mark your calendar now for a powerful growth and relationship presentation you won’t want to miss.
Join the Chamber Training Institute in Austin, TX hosted by the University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business! The program is completely free and you will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Notre Dame.

Register for the training here: http://goo.gl/forms/2eSZeQZV0e​ (please select United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) as your chamber affiliate)
A stipend of $250 to local chamber leaders who register for the program is available on a first come first served basis. Please contact michelle@uspaacc.com or 202-378-1135.
ABOUT CTI:
Chamber Training Institute (CTI) is a program based on a partnership among four national organizations: US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC), US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), US Black Chambers (USBC) and National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
It is a complimentary, two-day, world-class learning experience to develop business and managerial skills across a wide range of topics delivered by the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Exclusively sponsored by Wells Fargo, CTI is meant to bring together diverse Chamber Leaders and Board of Directors to enhance their ability to serve their business members. Since 2010, over 700 chamber leaders from across the country have participated in the program, returning to their communities to foster the growth and prosperity of small businesses. More information on this program series can be found at http://uspaacc.com/programs/chamber-training-institute.

NAAAP SF Bay Area Open House
2016-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD
Interested in becoming a member but just want to check us out first? Looking for opportunities to join our Officer team? Mix & mingle with fellow NAAAP SF Bay Area guests, members, officers and board members at our FREE Open House!
Event Details:
Location: TBD
Time: 6:30pm-8pm

NAAAP SF Bay Area Open House - Get Involved!
2016-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD
Not sure about becoming a NAAAP SF Bay Area member? Interested in becoming an Officer or Board member? Come mix and mingle with NAAAP professionals, current officers and board members to get your questions answered!
Register by 3/20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naaap-sf-bay-area-open-house-tickets-22568305409

SF Asian Youth Talent Competition
2016-03-12 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
The SF Asian Youth Talent Competition covers dance, vocal and instrumental categories, open to 6th to 12th Asian American students. The competition is open for submission until February 15th, 2016 and the final competition performance is on March 12th, 2016.

Students can apply online at:http://www.sfyouthtalent.org
Or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfyouthtalent

Prizes for the winners, in partnership with with two great national music centers include:

– Selected winners will get an opportunity to perform at AFAF Carnegie Hall program
– Up to $2000 scholarship from Brevard Music Center
– Summer Camp in China for Chinese students
– Cash prizes from Competition committee

Top musicians in the Bay Area will join the judge panel, including the music director and conductor of Peninsular Symphony and Santa Cruz Symphony, Mitchell Klein and Daniel Stewart. The lead judge is Sandra Wright Shen, a renowned concert pianist.

The competition is organized by a few non-profit organizations: Sandong Association has been promoting Chinese Confucius culture for 34 years, and Shin Shin Educational Foundation has raised more than $10 million and built 340 schools in the poor area of China.

Laugh for Lives 2016
2016-03-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
AADP’s 9th Annual Comedy Show Benefit, Laugh for Lives 2016, will take place on March 11, 2016, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco. The list of performers includes Abhay Nadkarni, Alfonso Ochoa, Paul Ogata, hosted by, MC Jin with special guests from the San Francisco community. Join us for a special after party in the city! More details to come, so check back with us.
TICKETS
Purchase tickets here: http://www.aadp.org/special-events/laugh-for-lives-2016/
We are currently seeking sponsors for our event. If you are interested in becoming a Laugh For Lives sponsor, please email, Ruby, ruby@aadp.org

CAAMFest 2016
2016-03-10 - 2016-03-20 | Various (San Francisco & Oakland)
HELLO AND WELCOME to CAAMFest 2016 — the nation’s premier event for Asian American film, music and food.
Thanks to the enduring support and spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, we offer you 11 days of provocative programs, rare chances to meet media makers and fun, lively events.
In 2015, Asian Americans experienced a defining year at the forefront of media with successful shows like FRESH OFF THE BOAT and MASTER OF NONE breaking into the mainstream (MASTER OF NONE fans, check out page 29!). This year, we march forward into new neighborhoods— expanding outside of Japantown and Chinatown into the Mission District — and new types of programming.
We hope you will join us in celebrating a truly exciting time in Asian American storytelling.

Silicon Valley Career Fair
2016-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Embassy Suites Santa Clara – Silicon Valley, 2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
You are invited to attend the Silicon Valley Career Fair, attendance is free! This will be a great opportunity to meet local, regional, and Fortune 500 Companies with immediate job openings. Events are open to executive level experienced professionals as well as entry level and recent college graduates. This is your chance to meet directly with hiring managers! Make sure to register so that companies can review your resume prior to attending the career fair.
Many career opportunities include some/all of the following:

Base salary plus commission
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Car/Gas allowance
Healthcare
Stock Options
Retirement Plans
Sales Awards/Bonuses/Trips

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-career-fair-tickets-22231340538?aff=ig

TAP-SF Presents: 2016 Spring Soirée
2016-03-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 1, San Francisco, 94111
Join TAP-SF at our 2016 Spring Soirée for a night of delicious food, engaging performances, and great prizes! It’s time to pull out that cute cocktail dress/dashing suit and join us for an unforgettable night!
Event Details
Date: Saturday March 5th, 2016
Time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Location: Crystal Jade Jiang Nan
Address: 4 Embarcadero Center #1, San Francisco 94111
Attire: Semi-formal
Tickets:
Early Bird: $60 for members; $65 for non-members. Sale ends 2/23.
General Admission: $65 for members; $75 for non-members. Sale ends 3/2.
Special price of $600 for table of 10, so be sure to grab your friends!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sf-presents-2016-spring-soiree-tickets-21293896618

Tickets are limited and there will be a waitlist once we reach capacity. Please note that there will be no tickets sold at the door.
Menu:
– Jiangnan Combination Platter (江南拼盤)
– Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Dried Ham and Sea Whelk (蟲茸花淮山燉螺頭雞湯)
– Steamed Fish in Black Bean Sauce (古法蒸時魚)
– Pan Fried Prawn with Mayonnaise and Walnut (干燒蝦球拼沙律合桃蝦球)
– Braised Pork Knuckle with Black Moss Vegetables served with Homemade Tofu and Seasonal Vegetables (髮菜紅燒元蹄伴自制豆腐時疏)
– Sautéed Scallop and Assorted Mushrooms in a Fried Taro Basket (瑤柱北菇脆芋圈)
– Glutinous Rice with Diced Chicken and Chinese Cured Meat in Lotus Leaf (臘味雞粒糯米飯)
– Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Red Bean Paste (紅豆沙湯丸)
– Wolfberry Osman thus Cake (杞子桂花糕)
Performers:
– Guest speaker Annie Chang, up-and-coming actress, currently starring in Shades of Blue alongside Jenniper Lopez
– Guest singers ft. Youtube star Brian Wang (RosendaleSings)
– Guest speaker Stephanie Lin, Miss Asian America 2015
– and more…
Prizes/silent auction:
– Haro Mountain Bike
– Bottled wine & wine tasting certificates
– Fitbit trackers (Flex & Charge HR)
– Giftcards
– and more…
After-party @ Hue Lounge & Nightclub:
Complimentary admission is included in your ticket (entry before 11:30pm). More details TBD.
For questions, please email Social Chair Kevin Chang: kevin.chang@tap-sf.org
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Disclaimer:
– If you have food allergies, please let us know at check-in.
– Sorry, no refunds.
– Tickets are transferable; however, please contact Kevin Chang before March 4th to ensure proper handling.
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About TAP
TAP enhances the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.
TAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization through its parent organization, Taiwanese American Citizens League.

"Bridge" - The Berkeley-Haas Asia Business Conference
2016-03-05 11:00 - 17:00 | NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, 505 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Looking to get connected? Want to learn from and network with some of the most accomplished cross Pacific executives in the Bay Area? We have just the event!

Bridge, the BerkeleyHaas Asia Business Conference, is Friday, March 4! Come join industry professionals and future business leaders for insightful analysis and invaluable networking opportunities as we explore shared business opportunities between Asia and the West.

Discussion and Q&A led by founders and executives from Google, WhatsApp, Salesforce, SoftBank, and Traveling Spoon, among others, will create a meaningful experience for all in attendance as we explore Asian businesses coming to the West, American businesses going to Asia, and future macro trends shaping Asia.

Post conference, stick around for our networking reception where you can meet and grow your network with like-minded professionals sharing similar visions of success.

Tickets @ berkeleybridge.eventbrite.com
*NAAAP SF Bay Area Members enjoy discounted admission. Please email membership@naaapsf.org for the discount code.

Web @ http://www.berkeleybridge.org

"Solid Gold" - Asian Art Museum 50th Anniversary Party
2016-03-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Get your gold on! In honor of our 50th birthday, we’re channeling the camp-tastic 80s TV hit “Solid Gold” with an epic party — and cranking the glitz factor up to an 11. Some of the Bay Area’s best dancers decked out in gold will thrill you with iconic choreography spanning time and cultures — including the Ladies of AsiaSF, Disco Energi, Non Stop Bhangra, Mix’d Ingrdnts, Jay Loyola Dance and more.
Don’t be outdone: Show up in golden garments from your favorite fashion decade of the last 50 years, and get ready to bust a move to music spun byDJ Umami and Proof (aka Marky Enriquez), whose signature sound heats up the dance floor. Disco, boogie, vogue, shimmy, twist, jump around, whip nae nae … Whatever your pleasure, you can dance the night away while surrounded by 6,000 years of art.
Need a cool down? Head into the galleries and immerse yourself in our amazing collection and a trio of special exhibitions.
Buy Tickets: $20 General | FREE for Members
Share on Facebook | #AAM50 #SolidGoldSF

Special Screening of "National Parks Adventure"
2016-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Esquire IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St, Sacramento, 95814, United States
On behalf of Visit California, you are cordially invited to a special screening of “National Parks Adventure” next Wednesday, March 2 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Esquire IMAX Theatre.
This film celebrates the centennial of the National Parks Service, which has ensured the protection of many of California’s natural and cultural wonders. A trailer for the film is available here. Prior to the screening, there will be a reception and brief discussion with Senator Fran Pavley, Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, and Assemblymember Marc Levine, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife.
RSVP
Please make sure to submit your RSVP as soon as possible as seats are filling up. For any questions and to RSVP, please contact Kayla Woods at kwoods@visitcalifornia.com.

Lunar New Year Celebration @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center
2016-02-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Celebrate the new year with performances, vendors, and arts & crafts at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center! NAAAP San Francisco Bay Area will be hosting a table with fun activities, so please feel free to stop by!

Free Citizenship Workshop
2016-02-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
NAAAP SF Bay Area will be Volunteering at this Event!
To volunteer for this event (be sure to select “National Association of Asian American Professionals!): http://goo.gl/forms/BKM60E0Ojd
What is the San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative?
The San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative (SF pathways) is a three-year public, private partnership between the City’s Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA), six philanthropic organizations, and seven expert community based naturalization service providers who will develop new approaches, methodologies and service delivery models to promote citizenship and civic participation among San Francisco’s citizenship-eligible immigrants. Service providers will offer free legal advice, application assistance, language services, fee waiver application assistance and other services.
What are the goals and objectives of the Initiative?
1. Inform immigrants about citizenship; prevent fraud; and deliver high-quality naturalization services.
2. Leverage existing resources; pursue creative and innovative methods of service delivery and outreach.
3. Foster cross-sector teamwork among grantee organizations, funders, local government, business, education and immigrant communities; develop an infrastructure for future collaborative work; create long-term and sustainable delivery mechanisms.
4. Develop, identify, and share best practices in citizenship outreach and service delivery.
5. Instill life-long, active engagement among newly naturalized citizens and encourage meaningful participation to San Francisco’s overall success and prosperity.
Contact Information:
For additional information on upcoming naturalization workshops please call one of our multilingual hotlines:
English: 415.662.8901
Spanish: 415.662.8902
Cantonese: 415.295.5894
Mandarin: 415.295.5896
Russian: 415.754.3818

Pacific Orchid Expo @ Fort Mason Center
2016-02-26 09:00 - 2016-02-28 17:00 | Fort Mason Center, Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
The 2016 Pacific Orchid Exposition, taking place February 26-28 at Fort Mason in San Francisco, has chosen “A Legacy of Orchids” as the theme for its 64th annual show.
The Pacific Orchid Exposition boasts over 150,000 beautiful orchids from around the world and features docent tours, orchid potting demonstrations, cultivation tips and a diverse array of orchids for sale.
The event showcases intricate exhibits from local, national and international orchid growers, as well as vibrant displays from Orchid Societies around California. Plus, throughout the weekend there is a silent auction featuring fabulous items to bid on like wine, art, trips, and more!
WHEN
February 26-28, 2016
Fri.& Sat.: 9am-6pm, Sun.: 10am-5pm
TICKETS
General Admission: $14 advance online/$15 at the door
Seniors (65+): $11 advance online/$12 at the door
3 Day Pass: $25
Children 16 and under are
To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/64th-annual-pacific-orchid-exposition-a-legacy-of-orchids-tickets-19629993840

Networking Mixer with NAAAP SF Bay Area
2016-02-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Lava Lounge, 527 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Come network and mingle with professionals across the Bay Area at Lava Lounge in SF!
Tickets:
Members: $5 (includes complimentary drink)
Non-members: $8
*Membership Special: $40 (includes admission and discounted yearly membership – save over $10!)
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=21658129047

“How to Say Who You Are and What You Do in 20 Words or Less” with Rebecca Okamoto and McKesson PAVE
2016-02-22 11:30 - 13:30 | CA
The ability to communicate effectively is a foundational and critical leadership skill.
Communications expert and former P&G executive Rebecca Okamoto (www.evoke.pro) will be leading a workshop on “How to Say Who You Are and What You Do in 20 Words or Less”. Research says that we have less than 10 seconds to make the right first impression.
NAAAP San Francisco Bay Area has partnered with the McKesson PAVE (Pan Asian Voices for Excellence) ERG this month to cohost this 90 minute workshop on personal branding.
