Upcoming Events

APACC's APAHM Kickoff Event
Friday, March 31, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center will be kicking off their first event for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on March 31! Please join us as we will be providing lunch, giving tours, and releasing our FIRST APAHM Magazine!

APACC's APAHM Concert
Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The APACC will be hosting it's first concert, On March 31 at the James Theater. This is a free entry event! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special artists include ELI, Mars Hojilla, Pictoria Vark, and Justin Park!

APACC's Alumni Brunch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
APACC will be providing a Brunch for students and alumni before the Alumni Panel. This is open to everybody that is interested in getting to know our alumni!

Stories of the LatinAsian Diaspora
Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Did you know that there was a large Chinese population that lived in a community underground in Mexicali, Mexico? Or that there are estimated to be over 6 million people of Asian descent who live in Latin America? Come join APACC and LNACC in learning how this came to be.

Middle East or West Asia?
Friday, April 14, 2023 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Come join us in welcoming the Middle Eastern and North African Student Association here at the APACC!! We would love to all share space together and talk about the Middle Eastern identity. Help us become an ever-improving home away from home. :)

Asian Accents in Comedy
Monday, April 17, 2023 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Come discuss Asian accents in media and its use for comedic effect. We will talk about instances where the use of the accent is respectful and relevant vs. when it is used to further stereotypes.

Black and Asian Solidarity
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:30pm to 8:00pm
The purpose of this event is to educate folks about the intersections of Black and Asian activism, as well as to uplift and center Black students when talking about Asian activism.

Billie and Emma Film Screening and Discussion
Friday, April 21, 2023 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The APACC will be doing a film screening of Billie and Emma.

APACC Shadow Puppet Performance: The Legend of the White Snake
Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:30am
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, in Iowa City Public Library's family storytime, the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center will bring the classic puppet show “Legend of the White Snake,”: a Chinese legend centered around a story between a man named Xu Xian and a snake spirit named Bai Suzhen. Join us to discover the power of Asian folk culture as you enjoy the fascinating show.

Environmental Justice for Indigenous Lands
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Considering Earth Day coming up, let’s learn about Pacific Islander and Native American practices that show care for the Earth. Help us implement some of these practices at the APACC and see what you can do in your own life!
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