Sun., January 26, 2025, 1pm San Mateo Main Library Oak Room, 55 W 3rd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94402
The Asian American Curriculum Project co-hosts their 7th poetry event.
In the coming years, when communities may become even more divided and fearful of one another, it may be more important than ever that we make efforts to bridge the chasm and to also support those in need. Stopping hate cannot be done in isolation. At our event, AAPI poets come together to help spread peace, love and understanding.
We invite everyone — Poets, people who enjoy poetry, and anyone desiring an enjoyable afternoon to come to our event. Share your New Year’s poetry writings during our open mic or just sit back and enjoy listening to others.
Featuring Guest Poets and Performers: Genny Lim Frances Kakugawa Brian Komei Dempster Charlie Chin and Victor Labrador
Sponsored by Asian American Curriculum Project, Asian Law Caucus, Stop AAPI Hate, Self-Help For the Elderly, San Mateo Japanese American Community Center, San Mateo JACL, and the San Mateo Library System
For more information, visit the Asian American Curriculum Project@ asianamericanbooks.com
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Grant Avenue (between Sacramento & Jackson, Ross Alley & Commercial Street) FREE and open to the public
San Francisco, the oldest Chinatown in the United States, celebrates with an evening of food, culture, and community at the Chinatown Night Market & Community Festival, held in honor of Daniel Lurie’s inauguration as the 46th mayor of San Francisco on Wednesday, January 8.
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2025 Mayoral Inauguration Celebration in Chinatown: Francis Wong and Genny Lim perform at Edge on the Square
2025 Mayoral Inauguration Celebration in Chinatown: Francis Wong and Genny Lim perform at Edge on the Square
2025 Mayoral Inauguration Celebration in Chinatown: Francis Wong and Genny Lim perform at Edge on the Square
Sunday, February 2, 2025 3:00pm – 5:00pm Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102
An afternoon of poetry, youth performances and music will mark the inauguration of San Francisco’s 9th Poet Laureate, Genny Lim, at the San Francisco Main Library.
Genny Lim, Poet Laureate of San Francisco. Photo: Kit Castagne
Lim was appointed as the city’s poet laureate in September 2024 by then Mayor London Breed. As part of her required duties as laureate, she will host an inaugural event to celebrate her poetic vision for San Francisco.
Lim is the first Chinese American appointed to the city’s three-year poet laureate position. She was born and raised in San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods and is a graduate of San Francisco State University and Columbia University. Her writing has been widely awarded and published.
