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Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) throughout the month of May and all year long! Our list of family-friendly AAPI Heritage Month events in San Diego includes crafts, art projects, storytime, dance lessons, cooking demos and more. 

AAPI Heritage Month Events

FREE Convoy Nights: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition. Multi-cultural activities, entertainment and more. May 3, 4–9 pm. Kilowatt Brewing, 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. www.convoydistrict.com 

Celebrate AAPI: Korean Pungmul Performance. Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by watching a fun, high-energy performance by the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute. Enjoy traditional Korean drumming, dancing and singing. Saturday, May 10, 11:30 am–12:30 pm. Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Dr. San Diego. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events

All Ages Craft: AAPI Month Lucky Cat Keychains. Local studio ToshWerks facilitates the creation of maneki-neko (“beckoning cat” that brings good luck) keychains. Registration required as space is limited. Monday, May 12, 6–7 pm. Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Dr., San Diego. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com

AAPI Heritage Month: Bilingual Tagalog Toddler Storytime. Join in as we read, sing, dance and play at Toddler Storytime. Build early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for ages 1–3. Wednesday, May 14, 10–11:15 am. North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Dr., San Diego. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com

AAPI Heritage Month: Bilingual Hindi Toddler Storytime. Build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for ages 1–3. Wednesday, May 21, 10–11:15 am. North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Dr., San Diego. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com

The 12th Annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival. This family-friendly, free event features cultural, traditional and contemporary performances from Japan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hawaii, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan and Polynesia. Enjoy entertainment such as  Japanese Taiko drums, Lion dancers, Pacific Islander dances and more. Saturday, May 24, 11 am–7 pm. International Cottages at Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American W Rd., San Diego. www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com 

 


Published: April 2025

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