AAPI

The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.

The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, honors that legacy by helping generations of Vietnamese American and immigrant families navigate life in the United States with dignity and support. Shirley Gee, executive director of VACCEB, expands on mission.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, The Osada 3 grew up surrounded by music, art, and family tradition. This AAPI Heritage Month, they’re sharing how those influences shaped their sound, their purpose, and their passion for preserving community spaces tied to their Japanese-American roots.

Bollywood dance continues to evolve through artists like Satish Panchal, who combines traditional cinematic flair with modern fitness training. Inspired by his love of Bollywood films and music, Panchal now performs and teaches everywhere from weddings and clubs to gyms, festivals, and parades, bringing the joy and energy of Bollywood dance to audiences of all kinds.

Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.

On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.

From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.

They’ve amazed audiences from Silicon Valley to live television, now this father-son duo brings their modern mentalism live to our studio. As part of AAPI Heritage Month, we explore how Dan and James Chan are transforming traditional magic into something psychological, and completely unforgettable.

From community festivals and cultural programming to advocacy and neighborhood revitalization, SOMA Pilipinas is helping keep Filipino heritage visible and thriving in San Francisco. The district has earned statewide and national recognition for its work supporting artists, families, and local businesses. Nix Guirre, marketing coordinator, gives insight.

For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.

Native American Health Center is hosting two special events Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 2PM in Oakland, the return of the Indigenous Red Market and the Flicker Dental Open House. Kelli Rutherford, human resources generalist, at Native American Health Center, gives insight.

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re talking about representation, legacy, and what it means to carry culture into the spotlight. Bay Area boxer Kyle Lacanlale grew up inspired by Filipino legends like Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, and now he’s hoping to inspire the next generation the same way.

This AAPI Heritage Month, discover the Filipino martial art teaching confidence, culture, and real-world self-defense. Joseph Bautista, founder of Legacy Filipino Martial Arts based in Daly City, gives insight.

Gaynor Siataga, founder of the SALT: Pacific Islander Association Resource Hut and a leading force behind San Francisco's 11th cultural district, the Pacific Islander Cultural District, talks about importance of representation.