Events
Join us for exciting events and special gatherings in the CATS community.
New Commissioned Play By Min Kahng: A Staged Reading
CATS is excited to announce that award-winning playwright, composer, and lyricist Min Kahng has been selected as the recipient of CATS' 2026 Playwright Commission. Min's plays include Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical and The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga.
3rd Annual AAPI Playwright Festival
Join us for an inspiring showcase of AAPI creativity and storytelling. The festival brings together original short plays and monologues by emerging and established AAPI playwrights, performed by a dynamic ensemble of AAPI actors. Celebrate the depth, humor, power, and originality of AAPI perspectives in theatre as we spotlight new voices and vibrant storytelling.
Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspirational Award for Young Artists
Created in honor of CATS co-founder Dr. Jerry Hiura, this award celebrates and uplifts the artistic talent of young AAPI artists, highlighting their creativity, vision, and contributions to the AAPI community.
2026 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival
In its 12th year, our annual film festival is a celebration of powerful storytelling with film features, documentaries, & film shorts that provide a platform to illuminate the rich cultural tapestry and unique experiences of Asian Americans on screen.
(The) Foundation: An Intimate High Stakes Drama
It’s the night after the inauguration. All of Silicon Valley’s royalty is there to celebrate. When a major CEO’s life partner asks the question, “What is happening to you?” does the foundation they’ve built together stand or crumble?
2025 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival
A weekend of bold AAPI storytelling, community, and connection at the 2025 SVAPFF, celebrating culture through film.
CATS Presents the 2nd Annual AAPI Playwright Festival
Join us for the 2nd Annual AAPI Playwright Festival—celebrating bold new works by Asian American voices through staged readings and community events.
Free Screening of Block By Block: The Struggle to Bring a Community College to San Francisco Chinatown
Free screening of Block by Block, a documentary on Chinatown’s decades-long fight to establish a community college campus.
6/21 Staged Reading of “American Hwangap” by Lloyd Suh
A heartfelt staged reading about family, aging, and reconciliation as a Korean American father reunites with his children on his 60th birthday.
6/20 Staged Reading of “American Hwangap” by Lloyd Suh
A heartfelt staged reading about family, aging, and reconciliation as a Korean American father reunites with his children on his 60th birthday.
Submissions for Dr. Hiura Inspirational Awards
Submissions for the 2025 Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspirational Awards are now open! Read more for information on this year’s theme and deadlines.
6PM Japantown Returnings Show
Experience the legacy of San Jose Japantown through music, memory, and storytelling in this powerful live performance honoring 135 years.
2PM Japantown Returnings Show
Experience the legacy of San Jose Japantown through music, memory, and storytelling in this powerful live performance honoring 135 years.