May is Asian Heritage Month! We’re pleased to offer programs that celebrate Asian culture and talent. Check back if more programs are added.
Anime Night | Tokyo Godfathers & Paprika
May 4, 6pm and 8pm
Join us for a special Anime Night presented with our community partner, The Alberta Society for Asian Popular Arts (ASAPA). We are showing two anime blockbusters created by the legendary Satoshi Kon: Tokyo Godfathers at 6pm and Paprika at 8pm. Register here.
Cinema For Seniors | Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
May 12, 2pm
Cinema for Seniors returns with a screening of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, a documentary about the life of the world-famous Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. Screened in English, this film is 91 minutes long and will be followed by a friendly group discussion over tea and treats. Register here.
Chinatown's Influence on Art and Culture | Artists' Panel with Yong Fei Guan, Kev Liang and Shawn Tse
May 18, 7pm
Join us for a panel discussion celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Councillor Jennifer Rice and artists Yong Fei Guan, Kev Liang and Shawn Tse, as they discuss their Asian heritage and how it informs their practice. Register here.
Follow us on social media (@youraga) as we spotlight artwork in the AGA Collection from Asian artists!