More info: https://www.newtonvillebooks.com/cms/2020/02/12/fri-mar-27-7pm-grace-talusan-author-of-the-body-papers-a-memoir-and-malaka-gharib-author-of-i-was-their-american-dream-a-graphic-memoir/

For more info or tickets: http://thedocyard.com/2020/01/no-data-plan/

“Date: Monday, March 23, 2020

Time: 7pm
Location: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA
Director: Miko Revereza 
Film Details: 2019, 70 minutes, DCP, color, sound, English and Tagalog with English subtitles

World Premiere at IFFR. Prize winner at Sheffield Doc/Fest. Official selection of True/False, Art of the Real, Open City, Yamagata, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Filmmaker Miko Revereza will be present via Skype for a post-screening Q&A with the DocYard’s Guest Curator, Abby Sun.

This unconventional Amtrak journey from Los Angeles to New York starts with director Miko Revereza describing how his undocumented mother has two phones: “Mama has two phone numbers. We do not talk about immigration on her Obama phone. For that we use the other number with no data plan.” With this premise, Revereza builds mystery, combining his own journey with his discovery of his mother’s affair with a much younger man and memories of their lives and relatives back in the Philippines. His trip floats through dream states and into a fugitive state of mind, weaving together an ingenious mix of captions, subtitles, interviews with friends and family, and kinetic observational footage shot on and in between America’s crumbling train travel infrastructure. 

This essay film tackles life-changing ideas with aplomb, doling out revelations as plot and as a state of being. Revereza’s camerawork is always deft and in full control, edited with a wild sense of momentum when in a rush and full of contemplative beauty. Even as it ambles cross country, the film dismisses false promises of freedom and evocatively conveys the particularities of Revereza and his family’s precarious existence, especially his own status as a DREAMer. No Data Plan is a poignant and furious expression of the cinema of resistance from a notable first-time feature director. (AS)”

Kristian Kabuay will be Boston on March 18th to do a talk at Boston College on the impact of prePhilippine scripts and traditional tattoos in the diaspora followed by a workshop. The event is open to the public: Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30pm - McGuinn 521, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

For more info, you can message Kristian here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8g7JaIDjqy/?igshid=26rr27valihe

“About the play

FACE WORK is a tragic comic play about world-renowned API research scientist Solange Januario as she embarks on a series of experiments exploring the sometimes surreal lengths that people go to achieve their ideal of Beauty. Directed by Michelle Aguillon.

About the playwright

HORTENSE GERARDO is a writer and anthropologist whose works have been performed nationally and internationally, including: LaMama Experimental Theatre, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, the International Performance Art Festival in Monza, Italy, the Venice Biennale, the Nuit Blanche Festival in Toronto and The Fence International Playwright Network.

Dr. Gerardo is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Performing Arts at Lasell College and serves as the Artist in Residence at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council of Boston. She is a member of The Dramatists’ Guild of America, The International Center for Women Playwrights, the American Anthropological Association, a co-founder of the Asian American Playwright Collective and Director of the non-profit organization, in vivo Productions. More info: www.hortensegerardo.com Twitter: @hfgerardo.

About the event

The staged reading is part of AAPC's New Works Series and was made possible by the generous support of The Boston Foundation.

There will be a post reading reception with Filipino hors d'oeuvres. Location TBA at the theater.

About AAPC

Asian American Playwright Collective is comprised of Boston-based playwrights, who have banded together to raise awareness of the breadth and depth of new work that is informed by a complex and multi-layered identity. https://aapcboston.wixsite.com/mysite#!“

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-work-a-staged-play-reading-from-aapcs-new-works-series-tickets-84830703919?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Hey everyone!

Our next bi-monthly BOSFilipinos meetup will be February 20th!

There's no agenda for this hang out... just drinks, fun, Filipinos. Friends and partners are, of course, welcome.

Location: Democracy Brewing

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/849634872157683/

“An evening of live music at the Hard Rock Cafe - Boston with talented bands and performers. Bring your special someone, your besties or your family on this Valentine's Day weekend.”

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-filipino-music-sa-hard-rock-cafe-tickets-83277038865

For tickets: https://parsnipbosfilipinospopup.eventbrite.com/?aff=bfwebsite

“Executive Chef Jeffrey Salazar of Parsnip presents Filipino Cuisine Pop-Up in partnership with BOSFilipinos

Who
Parsnip’s Executive Chef Jeffrey Salazar, of Filipino heritage, is partnering with the BOSFilipinos community for a one-night only Filipino feast. The spotlight for this Pop-Up dinner is Filipino cuisine, still a rarity in Boston, and a move towards building better intercultural relations, removing boundaries, and creating a global community.

What
Available for 1 night only, guests are invited to feast together family-style on a full spectrum of Filipino dishes by Executive Chef Jeffrey Salazar.

When
Thursday, January 16, 2020
2 seatings - 6pm; 8pm

Where
Parsnip Restaurant
91 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Cost
$90 per person includes the meal highlighted below, soft drinks, and gratuity (a processing fee will be charged at checkout). Tickets purchased together will be seated together. Tickets purchased separately can be combined pending availability. Please email info@bosfilipinos.com if you have any questions. There will also be specialty cocktails available for purchase. Stay tuned for that menu!

Menu

Appetizers (choose 1)

• Scallop & Rock Shrimp Kinilaw - aromatics, chili, calamansi

OR

• Sinigang - sour tamarind sour soup, shrimp, daikon, long beans, pearl onions, crispy rice balls

Main Dishes (served family style)

• Whole fried tilapia with Maldon salt

• Pinakbet - squash, eggplant, yard beans, bitter melon, shrimp paste, okra

• Smoked pork adobo - smoked baby back ribs, cane vinegar & soy sauce served with sinangag (garlic fried rice) and Filipino sasawans

Dessert (served family style)

• Mini turon - fried banana spring rolls

• Queso ice cream

• Sans rival - cashew dacquoise cake

Transportation
The closest MBTA stop is Harvard Square on Red line. Unfortunately, we do not have our own parking, but we do offer discounted validated parking at the following garages:

• HARVARD SQUARE PARKING GARAGE - CORNER OF J.F.K. & ELIOT STREETS:

• 65 J.F.K. STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA

• UNIVERSITY PLACE GARAGE - 45 UNIVERSITY ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MA

• THE CHARLES SQUARE GARAGE - ONE BENNETT ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA

Information
Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, but for more information you can call Parsnip at 617-714-3206, or email BOSFilipinos at info@bosfilipinos.com

About Executive Chef Jeffrey Salazar
At Parsnip, Chef Salazar’s menu reflects his approachable and outgoing personality and pairs some of his favorite ingredients together with his Asian heritage. Aired November 2019, Chef Salazar is the proud winner of the “No Meat. No Problem!” vegetarian TV episode of CHOPPED on the Food Network. Prior to Parsnip, Chef Salazar served as the Executive Chef of B3 at the renowned Berklee College of Music showcasing a Southern-influenced menu. Originally from New Jersey, Chef Salazar graduated from Johnson & Wales University with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and is a specialist in sports nutrition from the International Sports Science Association. He began his culinary career under two mentors in Providence, RI, Chef Jules Ramos and Chef Ashirwad Elhence, with whom he developed his skills and expanded his repertoire. He moved to New York in 2013, working at a string of established restaurants including the Caribbean-inspired Cove Lounge in Harlem as Executive Chef as well as under Chef Bobby Flay at GATO Restaurant and Bar Americain.

Embracing his Filipino heritage, Chef Salazar was inspired from a young age by his hardworking mother who made delicious, home-cooked meals for her family of six every evening, as well as by the TV shows of Julia Child, Martin Yan, and Bobby Flay. Along with cooking, his other greatest passion in life is basketball. Whether on or off the court, he expects his teammates to give their all, to work with and for the team, to have the drive to keep pushing forward, and to keep learning new skills.

About BOSFilipinos
BOSFilipinos works to elevate Filipino culture in the greater Boston area by creating and collaborating around Filipino and Asian American content, events, and educational programming.

For more information, please follow @BOSFilipinos on Instagram or you can visit BOSFilipinos.

About Parsnip
Parsnip Restaurant & Lounge is located in heart of Harvard Square offering Modern American, seasonally inspired, and ingredient-driven cuisine in a contemporary and relaxed setting. Led by the new Executive Chef Jeffrey Salazar, the menu reflects his approachable and outgoing personality and pairs some of his favorite ingredients together with his Asian heritage. The restaurant is housed in an iconic building reinvigorated with modern aesthetics and views overlooking Winthrop Park.

You can find Parsnip on Facebook and Instagram.”

“Come into 2020 correct and join us at Tanám for a decadent suckling pig dinner and delicious cocktails! Your ticket buys an all-you-can-eat experience and three drinks.

Tickets are $150 per person.

MENU

Mixed fruit

Lechon: local suckling pig, roasted to perfection and served with housemade Mang Tomas, suka’t bawang & berbere-based sauce

Batsui: a warming Tanám-style pork and ginger soup

Water spinach mixed salad, served with savory coconut milk dressing

Roasted vegetables with kabocha and ube puree

White rice

Turron: jackfruit filled crunchy lumpia served with saba native banana custard, fresh whipped cream and cognac caramel

IMPORTANT NOTES

Standing room event. Purchase tickets ahead of time. Dress code: ready to eat and drink. Please note that tickets for this event are non-refundable and transferable. Absolutely no exceptions.”

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/604673146954295/

Tickets: http://eventbrite.com/e/awfh-sparkle-shine-zumba-holiday-party-on-1213-tickets-82407082803

“Come join Asian Women for Health, Z-Park, and Zumba instructor and AWFH member, Sandra M. Kim, for a fun and festive zumba fitness workout that will lift your spirits and leave feeling in the holiday mood. Suggested donation is $10-20 (paid here or at the door). Date/Time/Location: Fri, Dec 13 from 7-9pm at Z-Park (1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge). https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/ Bring clothes & shoes to move in, some water, and all your friends & family! Qs?sandra.m.kim@gmail.com”

To RSVP: https://bfholidaypotluck2019.eventbrite.com/

“We're happy to announce our first annual holiday pot luck!

WHO CAN ATTEND? WHAT KIND OF FOOD WILL BE THERE BE?
*Everyone is welcome!* This is a celebration of our community and of course, food! So while the focus is on Filipino food, we welcome folks to try to make a Filipino dish (we can share some recipes!) or just contribute something that brings you comfort around the holidays. And if cooking makes you super nervous, you can tell us that too, and we'll put you on plate / napkin duty. Every little bit counts!

SCHEDULE (Tentative)
[OPTIONAL] 3:30PM - 4PM Drop off your food if you're attending mass.
[OPTIONAL] 4PM - 5PM Mass - this is totally optional, but we figured we'd put it out there for anyone that would like to attend the mass as a group since it'll be upstairs.
5PM - 8PM (F'real ya'll, this is rented space) Dinner and activities!
8PM - There's no official after party, but Limelight Karaoke is pretty close to St. Anthony's...

COST
Outside of collaborations, we've never charged an entrance fee for any of our BOSFilipinos events before, as we want to continue to make them as accessible as possible, so consider this our annual fundraiser to cover our event / operation costs throughout the year. Suggested donation is $5, but you can donate anything from $1 - $THESKYISTHELIMIT. If you find you're unable to make a donation, send me a note to info@bosfilipinos.com and we'll take care of you! NOTE: Eventbrite is a little bit complicated when you don't set a ticket price, so we'll send you a followup email to confirm the number of people you'll be bringing.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP
We've gotten the go ahead to have some acoustic music if anyone wants to sing / bring their instruments, so you can let us know if you're interested in music when we follow up. Also if you'd like to bring a parol, let us know that too! We've got a few folks checking in on decorations.”

From their Eventbrite:

“Our theme this year, Rise Up, celebrates the return of the annual AAWIL Conference and the triumph of Asian American women who have overcome various challenges in their lives. Hear from leaders who will share their experiences, advice, and tips at this conference, and learn how you, too, can rise!

http://girlsaspire.org/conference “

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-american-women-in-leadership-aawil-conference-2019-rise-up-tickets-38372763970?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2BzDF_zszRYmr2YYsvL_0bB1bxvsy2RAfje7UcyNkBgjlREw4S2M0_62A

Save the date!

“The annual Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Civil Rights Forum aims to advance the presence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Northeastern region, both in numbers and in prominence. To achieve this mission, this forum will provide the community with a broad range of learning experiences towards advancing AAPI civil rights and liberties, which are often overlooked within the national narrative. Additionally, this forum aims to foster a network of advocates who will work together to raise awareness and further the interests of the AAPI community.

We welcome you to join us as in an open discussion of Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ civil rights with resource speakers.”

More info to come: http://www.aacommission.org/aapi-civil-rights-forum/2019-aapicrf/

“Please join the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence for an evening of food and festivities in support of ATASK's mission to prevent domestic violence in Asian families, and provide hope to survivors.

Keynote Speaker

Sheila Marcelo | Founder, Chairwoman and CEO

Care.com

Gala Co-Chairs

Len A. Ho | Division Counsel

Zipcar

Peggy L. Ho | Executive Vice President / Deputy General Counsel

LPL Financial LLC

Junaid Hoosen | Managing Director, Advisory Services

Ernst & Young LLP

Emcee

Joy Lim Nakrin | Anchor/Reporter

NBC10 Boston / NECN

Performer

Tina Cavicchio | Owner

TC Dance Company

Available for: Corporate Events, Wedding Dances, Private/Group Lessons, Choreography, Performances & Team Coaching

Visit www.tcdancecompany.com for more details or email hello@tcdancecompany.com“

For more info: https://e.givesmart.com/events/e7v/

From their Facebook page:

“In the Philippines, a boodlefest is a military style meal in which food is piled on top of banana leaves, laid out on long tables. Partaking in a boodlefest symbolizes solidarity in celebrating successful events.

Join BKP's annual fundraiser with an abundance of food and joyous dance. Proceeds support our literacy programs and libraries in the Philippines.

Attire: Semi-formal
$50 advance purchase ($55 at door)“

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1291155557676289/

Hey everyone!

Our next bi-monthly BOSFilipinos meetup will be September 19th!

There's no agenda for this hang out... just drinks, fun, Filipinos. Friends and partners are, of course, welcome.

Location: Trillium Beer Garden on The Greenway

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/365745394117493/

“ATTENTION to all Filipinos in the North Shore and North of MA. Our Fiesta celebration is scheduled on August 24 at St. James Church at 160 Federal Street in Salem, MA. There will be tons of cultural presentations, games, performances, adobo cooking contest, Filipino food, learning Filipino martial arts, meeting old and new friends.

Interested vendors, please call or text Belle Obrero at 978-406-3462; or Dante Perinal at 978-471-9477.

Anybody who would like to perform (songs, dances, etc), please contact Belle at 978-406-3462, or Coco Alinsug directly at 781-913-3747.

Please mark your calendars. Thanks.”

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/606180353205561/

From their page:

“Kare-kare (kah-reh kah-REH) is the dish that started it all. Hungry for Filipino food, Ellie and her brother RJ set out to make an unadulterated version of their father's recipe for kare-kare. Authenticity has always been a dubious concept, and so while this kare-kare may not be your favorite tita's version, it is 100% nostalgia-inducing for anyone familiar with this family recipe. This ticket buys a serving of kare-kare, an oxtail dish with bokchoy, eggplant and yardlong beans, covered with a fairly muted peanut and toasted rice gravy, meant to be salted to your liking with baguk, or shrimp paste, and eaten with a heaping mound of rice. 

For those who can't partake in beef for one reason or another, we'll be making a vegan version of this as well (please note that this version does cost more, as we'll be making vegan oxtail and vegan shrimp paste for this special occasion).

Buy a ticket ahead of time, as supplies are limited to the small space we have and you don't want to be disappointed when you come to visit! Presale ends day of at 9 AM. Purchase of a ticket does not ensure a seat in Tanám's dining room or patio, but all servings will be packaged to go, so can be enjoyed elsewhere in the courtyard. Cocktails, beer and wine will be available, but can only be consumed in Tanám's dining room and patio.”

For tickets: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/tanam?utm_source=Tan%C3%A1m&utm_campaign=03c5f9768c-20190726_hisashiburi_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8db5fc1290-03c5f9768c-329483057

“Looking for a fun (and easy) way to support the women and girls of ASPIRE? Come to Jillian's Lucky Strike on August 21 for a night of fun, friends, and bowling!

This mixer is for anyone who is looking to:
Get involved with ASPIRE
Support our work, or
Get your bowl on for an amazing cause!

ASPIRE aims to build and empower a community of Asian American women leaders through identity development, mentorship, and education. We are always looking for supporters, volunteers, and team members. Find out how you can help by heading over to Jillian's Lucky Strike for a weeknight evening of bowling!

We have 4 lanes reserved, and tickets cover shoe rental and snacks. Drinks and additional food options are available for purchase. Lanes are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Ticket sales will help support our Youth Leadership Program, Mentorship Program, Aspire in the Community (AITC), and more.”

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1320915228062123/

From their website:

“Description

How do we break borders? For some, it's through our voices and our lived experiences. For others, it's taking a more passive role and listening to the stories of those who have been previously silenced. Join the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence and Grace Talusan, author of The Body Papers and winner of the 2017 Prize for New Immigrant Writing, for an evening of conversation about the immigrant experience.

This event will give voice to the immigrant/refugee population, especially those who identify as Asian and/or Pacific Islander. By raising awareness about domestic violence and the unique struggles that immigrants (API victims specifically) experience, we aim to uplift marginalized, yet universal narratives of struggle, healing, separation, and belonging.

Agenda:

• 6:00-6:30p doors open; snacks and refreshments

• 6:30-7:00p a presentation from Grace Talusan

• 7:00-8:00p refreshments, networking, and conversations“

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-borders-the-stories-our-bodies-tell-tickets-66364204121

From their FB page:

“Join us at the City of Quincy’s August Signature event! Awarded Best Street Festival, Best of Boston 2018 by Boston Magazine!
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston/2018/august-moon-festival/

FOOD! MUSIC! ART!

Get ready....for more!

Bigger and better than EVER!
🔥20+ Food trucks and food vendors - a taste of Asia and around the world + street fare!
🔥Craft Beer & Wine Garden
🔥2 stages - Cultural and contemporary performances with August Moon Remix - Hip Hop, Rap, Pop and Rock
🔥Art Walk with live mural art demo
🔥Kids Zone - face painting, pony rides, amusements
🔥Oversized Backyard Games

Want to know the latest? For performer and vendor info, and to win cool giveaways, LIKE our page, share, share, share and stay connected with us!

Instagram: @qari1509

Check us out at: https://quincyasianresources.org/august-moon-festival

Free Admission! Take the T or park your bike at our Bike Valet!“

From their Facebook page:

“Join us at the City of Quincy’s August Signature event! Awarded Best Street Festival, Best of Boston 2018 by Boston Magazine!
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston/2018/august-moon-festival/

FOOD! MUSIC! ART!

Get ready....for more!

Bigger and better than EVER!
🔥20+ Food trucks and food vendors - a taste of Asia and around the world + street fare!
🔥Craft Beer & Wine Garden
🔥2 stages - Cultural and contemporary performances with August Moon Remix - Hip Hop, Rap, Pop and Rock
🔥Art Walk with live mural art demo
🔥Kids Zone - face painting, pony rides, amusements
🔥Oversized Backyard Games

Want to know the latest? For performer and vendor info, and to win cool giveaways, LIKE our page, share, share, share and stay connected with us!

Instagram: @qari1509

Check us out at: https://quincyasianresources.org/august-moon-festival

Free Admission! Take the T or park your bike at our Bike Valet!“

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/436536403827622/

“Hi everyone!It's time to save the date for the third annual Filipino Festival in Malden! Each year we strive to make it more exciting and engaging as we impart more knowledge about the Filipino cultural heritage to the community. This year, we present to you "The Philippines as a Cultural Mosaic."The culture of the Philippines comprises a blend of traditional Filipino and Spanish traditions, with influences from America and other ASEAN countries. The Filipinos are religious and family-oriented, with an appreciation for art, fashion, music and food. This four-hour festival is filled with family-friendly activities, cultural performances and LOTS OF FOOD! Yes, a lot of good food - not only Filipino cuisine but also a taste of Japanese, Spanish, Chinese and others.

This program is possible thanks to a partnership with RE/MAX Trinity of Malden, and is also supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency, with additional support from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.The third annual Filipino Festival will be held on June 22nd, Saturday from 3:30PM to 7:30PM at the Malden YMCA.”

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/339203286924745/