Heartbeat of Tahiti: AAPI heritage through dance
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 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.
San Leandro's Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay
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.
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.
SF Porchfest: free music festival on Mission District porches
SF Porchfest is a free music festival with 18 venues featuring 103 different musicians in the heart of San Francisco Mission District. Performances from all different genres playing along porches, stoops, and restaurants in the Mission District.
SF Porchfest is a free music festival with 18 venues featuring 103 different musicians in the heart of San Francisco Mission District. Performances from all different genres playing along porches, stoops, and restaurants in the Mission District.
Young artists, deep roots: meet The Osada 3
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.
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: a celebration of storytelling
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.
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.
Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Inside Oakland's Bake Sum Bakery
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.
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.
San Francisco's free Cultural Festival in Chinatown
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.
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.
Filoli Launches “Kids Go Free” Promo for Summer
Starting May 30, children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket. Sonia Capitant, associate director of community programs and partnerships with Filoli Gardens, gives insight.
Starting May 30, children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket. Sonia Capitant, associate director of community programs and partnerships with Filoli Gardens, gives insight.
Fijiana, artist behind 'Welcome to the Bay,' bringing Indo-Fijian culture to Bay Area hip-hop
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana is turning her Indo-Fijian roots and Bay Area upbringing into music that resonates far beyond Northern California.
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana is turning her Indo-Fijian roots and Bay Area upbringing into music that resonates far beyond Northern California.
Fijiana’s global moment, the artist behind “Welcome to the Bay”
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.
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.
Mind games: Silicon Valley father and son duo
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.
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.
San Francisco: Flamenco Arts International presents 'Songs From A Sinking Ship'
Flamenco Arts International is bringing back Songs from a Sinking Ship this weekend, a production that combines traditional flamenco with theatrical elements and multimedia design. The flamenco voyage on Saturday, May 23, at the Presidio Theatre, features Marina Elana, Carlos Menchaca, David Chupete, and living legend El Torombo.
Flamenco Arts International is bringing back Songs from a Sinking Ship this weekend, a production that combines traditional flamenco with theatrical elements and multimedia design. The flamenco voyage on Saturday, May 23, at the Presidio Theatre, features Marina Elana, Carlos Menchaca, David Chupete, and living legend El Torombo.
BTS's sellout concerts at 54,000-seat Stanford Stadium shows power of 'pop diplomacy'
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
SOMA Pilipinas: culture, community and legacy
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.
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.
Historic FIFA World Cup halftime show
The 2026 World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by Shakira, Madonna and BTS, a historic show curated by Coldplay vocalist, Chris Martin. Tomás Mier, a music journalist, gives insight.
The 2026 World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by Shakira, Madonna and BTS, a historic show curated by Coldplay vocalist, Chris Martin. Tomás Mier, a music journalist, gives insight.
AAPI spotlight: Chef Reina’s vegan Filipino revolution
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.
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.
Oakland Indigenous culture and new community dental clinic
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.
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.
San Ramon's Kyle Lacanlale: Filipino power in the ring
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, 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.
Preserving Filipino Martial Arts
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.
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.