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The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and the San Francisco
Public Library celebrates the diversity of our community with a series of exhibitions and programs. Events at the Library include a hula demonstration,
Chinese dance performances, a Japanese comedy show, and a book launch by a Filipino American historian, among others.
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Saturday, May 3, 4 p.m.
Filipinos in Stockton Book launch - Local Filipino American historian and San Francisco State University Professor Dawn Mabalon discusses her new book.
Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room,
100 Larkin St. (Grove)
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Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m.
Manchu Yangge Dance Demonstration - Yumei Hou, a Chinese folk art performer, will demonstrate and teach the Manchu-style Yangge dance.
Chinatown Branch Library,
1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
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Sunday, May 11, 3 p.m.
English Rakugo by Katsura Kaishi - Katsura Kaishi will demonstrate Rakugo, a form of Japanese comic storytelling.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium,
100 Larkin St. (Grove)
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Tuesday, May 13, 4 p.m.
Stories by Charlie Chin - Storyteller Charlie Chin will present “Hugh Liang, Eyewitness to the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.”
For ages 7-12. Space limited. Call (415) 355-2889 for reservations.
Chinatown Branch Library,
1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
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Wednesday, May 14, 4 p.m.
Stories by Emily Papert-Williams - Emily Papert-Williams will share folktales and stories from across Asia, including some examples of Kamishibai storytelling. For ages 4-7.
North Beach Branch Library,
2000 Mason Street (at Columbus)
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Thursday, May 15, 4 p.m.
Chinese Clay Craft Workshop - Yumei Hou will conduct a Chinese clay craft workshop for ages 7-12. Space limited. Call (415) 355-2889 for reservations.
Chinatown Branch Library,
1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
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Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m.
The Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company - The Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company will perform an ensemble of Chinese dances entitled “Of Mice & Mongolians.” For children of all ages.
Mission Bay Branch Library,
960 4th Street (at Berry)
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Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m.
Film Screening with Guest Speakers - Featuring a short film highlighting some significant events in Asian Pacific American History in San Francisco and guest speakers. Registration and reception are at 6:00 p.m. Program will start at 6:30 p.m. For more information on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit www.apiaheritagesf.org. Presented by The Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Committee and the San Francisco Public Library Chinese Center.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium,
100 Larkin St. (Grove)
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Thursday, May 22, 4 p.m.
Hula for Children - Misao Mizuno will give a brief history of early Hawaiian (Polynesian) dance, perform and then teach the children basic hula steps and motions
to “Pearly Shells.” For children of all ages.
Sunset Branch Library, Children's Room,
1305 18th Avenue (at Irving)
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Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Chinese Papercut Demonstration - With Yumei Hou. In Mandarin; English translator available.
Ortega Branch Library
3223 Ortega Street (at 39th Avenue)
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