Past Events
Explore what we do to bring the community together.
Explore what we do to bring the community together.
Led by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, this walking tour explores the rich artistic, cultural, and historical stories woven throughout one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant communities.
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.
Join us for a searing production of Philip Kan Gotanda’s Sisters Matsumoto. Performed by a dynamic cast of young artists, this immersive staged reading explores the delicate threads of sisterhood as they attempt to weave a future out of the remnants of the past.
Join us for a searing production of Philip Kan Gotanda’s Sisters Matsumoto. Performed by a dynamic cast of young artists, this immersive staged reading explores the delicate threads of sisterhood as they attempt to weave a future out of the remnants of the past.
Casting announcement!! Submissions are due Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59.
ACCEPTING NON-EQUITY ACTOR SUBMISSIONS FOR
Contemporary Asian Theater Scene’s Third Annual AAPI Playwright Festival
Aftermath Liturgy is an original play presented by CATS as part of our New Works Play Commission Program that supports the development and production of new AAPI-centered stories.
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?
A weekend of bold AAPI storytelling, community, and connection at the 2025 SVAPFF, celebrating culture through film.
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, a documentary on Chinatown’s decades-long fight to establish a community college campus.
A heartfelt staged reading about family, aging, and reconciliation as a Korean American father reunites with his children on his 60th birthday.
A heartfelt staged reading about family, aging, and reconciliation as a Korean American father reunites with his children on his 60th birthday.
Submissions for the 2025 Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspirational Awards are now open! Read more for information on this year’s theme and deadlines.
Experience the legacy of San Jose Japantown through music, memory, and storytelling in this powerful live performance honoring 135 years.
Experience the legacy of San Jose Japantown through music, memory, and storytelling in this powerful live performance honoring 135 years.
