April 20 — Kickoff, with student organizations, food, games and other activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (student dance groups and live music from noon to 1 p.m.), patio, Memorial Union; Secret Identities Launch Tour, surrounding the first-ever graphic novel anthology of Asian American superhero stories, 6 p.m., MU II; Na Keiki O’ Hawaii Dance Workshop, with the Hawaii Club, 9 p.m., MU II.
April 21 — Minorities Within Minorities, workshop-panel to discuss the queer community, noon, MU II; Are You Smarter Than an ASA (university’s three-letter code for Asian American studies) TA? — Trivia game between undergraduates and teaching assistants, 6 p.m., MU II.
April 22 — You Gotta Fight for Your Rights, presented by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, with free refreshments, noon, MU II; Ahh, De-stress Me (bring your own yoga mat, pillow or beach towel, if you like), 5:30 p.m., MU II; Mixed Sweet Treats, lessons in how to make simple and delicious Asian Pacific Islander desserts, and the cultural significance and history behind them, 8 p.m., MU II.
April 23 — Miscommunication and Misconceptions: An APIA (Asian Pacific Islander American) and African-African American Community Dialogue, noon, MU II; Lyrical Expressions: Benefitting the Jade Ribbon Campaign, an opportunity to learn about hepatitis B and to express yourself at the open mic, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Lounge, MU.
April 24 — Economic Depression Equals Depressed API Students? Noon, MU II; Culture Night, 7-10 p.m., Freeborn Hall. Culture Night (the theme this year is Hybridity — In The Mix, is described as “a visual spectacle and cultural fusion that will feature fashion, music, dance and performance from various artists.” Special performances by Eye Eighty and Fanny Pak. $10 in advance (at the Freeborn Hall ticket office), $12 at the door.
April 25 — Rise, a retreat focusing on political and social issues surrounding the Asian Pacific Islander community, and the Middle Eastern and South Asian community. This event offers an opportunity for dialogue in a safe environment on issues that are rarely discussed at major retreats specifically for these communities; these issues include community development, HIV-AIDS, myths, identities and body image. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., King Lounge, Memorial Union.
All events are open to the public, and all are free except Culture Night.
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Dave Jones, Dateline, 530-752-6556, dljones@ucdavis.edu