An ‘Expats’ Conversation, Ali Wong at the Wiltern Among AAPI Events in L.A. This Month

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is underway in L.A. and with it the city is host to a variety of AAPI-related events. This being Hollywood, plenty of offerings involve major stars — like the Ankler’s May 13 conversation between director Lulu Wang (The Farewell) and actress Sarayu Blue of the Amazon series Expats — while food, art and culture happenings also dot the month of May.

See below for Los Angeles’ AAPI picks: 

May 11: A screening and panel discussion of the Emmy Award-winning film To Climb a Gold Mountain will take place at the Barnes Park Service Club House in Monterey Park. More info here.

Through May 12: Comedian Ali Wong’s stand-up residency takes its last bows at the Wiltern as part of the Netflix Is a Joke series.

May 13: Director Lulu Wang (The Farewell) and actress Sarayu Blue of the Amazon Prime series Expats come together for a screening and Q&A at the London West Hollywood, presented by The Ankler.

May 17: Minari, starring Academy Award-winning Youn Yuh-jung, will be screened at the Academy Museum’s David Geffen Theater.

May 19: The third annual AAPI LA Smorgasburg at the Row DTLA will feature local chefs, goods and entertainment. You’ll also find a kids corner by Mandarin Arts Studio, mahjong tutorials and a book author signing.

May 22: A ticket to the Dodgers game for Korean Heritage Night gets you a surprise item with purchase.

Through May 27: In its second annual exhibition of AAPI artists, bG Gallery presents Moon & Stars: Los Angeles Asian Women in Arts. The work of 16 local artists practicing different mediums will be featured.

Through August 3: In her first U.S. solo exhibition, Alice Wang: We Are Extraterrestrial, the artist’s work will include glass sculptures, prints and ceramic pieces.