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 4, 4–9 pm. Kilowatt Brewing, 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. www.convoydistrict.com
Children’s Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Make koinobori, play games and eat kashiwamochi. May 5, 10 am–4 pm. $12–$14. Balboa Park. www.niwa.org
FREE Asian Pacific Cultural Festival. May 18, 12-8 pm. The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is the largest celebration of Asian Pacific American Cultures in San Diego and will feature cultural and traditional performances from a dozen countries and cultures, including Japan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hawaii, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Polynesia and more. Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St. www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com
FREE Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration. May 4. Cultural and traditional performances representing cultures and countries from around Asia and the Pacific in celebration and honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, 2238 Pan American Plz. www.houseofchinasd.com
FREE AAPI Pop-Up Market. May 11, 1-5 pm. Lotus Magazine, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, presents 10+ vendors from local creators, a live DJ, Asian food favorites, a photobooth, free raffles and more. New Motion Beverages and Embolden Beer. 8655 Production Ave., #A. www.lotus-mag.com/lm-pop-up
FREE Korean Pungmgul Performance. May 4, 11-11:30 am. Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at the library by watching a high-energy, super fun performance. Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing and singing. Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/korean-pungmul-performance-aapi-heritage-celebration-372418
Published: April 2024
