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Host Your Next Event at APCC — Auditorium & Room Rentals Now Available
Did you know you can rent beautifully designed event spaces at Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)? Whether you’re planning a special celebration or simply need a professional space for a meeting, APCC’s new building offers flexible, inviting rooms perfect for gatherings of all sizes. From banquets and weddings to reunions, receptions, workshops, and community meetings, APCC makes it easy to bring people together. Choose from six meeting rooms or reserve our spacious auditori
Nov 21


Save the Date. APCC's 28th Annual New Year Celebration
February 28, 2026 • 11 AM – 6 PMTacoma Dome Exhibition Hall • 2727 East D Street, Tacoma Asia Pacific Cultural Center is thrilled to present our 28th Annual New Year Celebration , and this year we’re honoring the vibrant traditions, arts, and heritage of our host country: Cambodia . A Day Filled With Culture, Community, and Celebration APCC’s New Year Celebration is our signature event—an energetic and colorful gathering that draws thousands of attendees every year. With perf
Nov 21


ASMR Dumpling-making Theater. November 20th, 7:00 pm at the Tacoma Armory.
From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food Production. FREE Community Event. Tacoma Armory: 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 Come to witness the intimate art of dumpling-making transformed into a mesmerizing sensory performance. Through a sequence of collective cooking activities, amplified by ASMR, this experimental theater production illuminates the complex dynamics of food production and fosters a deep empathy for the often-unseen labor of immigrants. Supported by th
Nov 13


An Evening with Author Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. December 8th.
Let’s Talk Story: Author Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Tacoma-Raised and the First Asian-American Reform Rabbi in North America, daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and an American Jewish father. December 8, 2025. 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Join us at APCC for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and reflection during our Let’s Talk Story event with the first Asian-American Reform Rabbi in North America, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl from Tacoma. We will be discussing her ne
Nov 11


Cambodia: Daily Life and Diaspora. Now showing at APCC's Jade Choe Gallery.
Showing November 2nd through December 20th, 2025 Artist Reception: On November 22 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the artists will be in attendance, giving talks. Light refreshments will be served. Life pulses through the art of Ranou Ye and Nak Bou , now based in the Pacific Northwest, and Morn Chear in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This generation of young artists embodies the vitality of lived experience, navigating personal histories shaped by Cambodia and the Cambodian diaspora in t
Nov 3


Filipino Day Fiesta at APCC - October 25, 2025.
A full day starting at 8:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am) with a film screening of Nurse Unseen followed by the Bayanihan event 1:00 pm to 5...
Oct 8


The Living Line: Alan Lau and Juliet Shen. Opening September 21st
Artist Reception: September 27, 2025. 1:00-3:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Jade Choe Gallery Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00...
Oct 1


MinHwa Korean Art Exhibition from South Korea to APCC Jade Choe Gallery.
October 13 – October 19, 2025. Featuring Artists from Samwon Art Studio , Jeonju, South Korea. Curated by Kellis Partlett. Please join...
Sep 26


K-POP Demon Hunters Hanji Painting Workshop* From Korea A Hands-On Cultural Art Experience
October 17, 2025 - Friday 6 to 8 pm. October 18, 2025 - Saturday 1to 3 pm Your registration includes the featured kit. This workshop uses...
Sep 26


Learn to Play the UKULELE. Fridays 4-5 pm. Eight Sessions!
October 3, 2025 to November 21st at APCC. For kids ages 8 - 10. Looking for a fun and creative activity for your child this fall? Sign...
Sep 25


ZJE Mongol Live at APCC’s New Performance Hall
October 11, 2025. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, doors open at 2:30 pm at APCC. Get your tickets now! We’ve got BIG news to share—our very first...
Sep 25


Photographer Kijoo Bae opening at the APCC Jade Choe Gallery September 9th.
Exhibition: September 9 - September 19, 2025 APCC Jade Choe Gallery • 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA Meet the artist: September 11,...
Sep 6


From Dream to Reality: APCC Opens the Doors to Its New Home
The time has finally come! After decades of hard work and steadfast determination, Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s beautiful, vibrant,...
Aug 27


Announcing the NEW APCC Membership Program!
Discover the many ways you can connect with Asia Pacific Cultural Center while enjoying exclusive member benefits. Becoming a member...
Aug 27


Solo Exhibit by Patsy Surh O'Connell
Exhibition: August 29 - September 6, 2025 APCC Jade Choe Gallery • 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA Meet the artist: September 4, 4:00-6:00...
Aug 11


Our Dream Home is Finally Here!APCC is on the Move – And It’s Bigger and Better Than Ever!
After years of dreaming, planning, and hard work, the vision is becoming reality! APCC is thrilled to announce that our brand-new,...
Jun 20


Food as Art - Two amazing artists now showing at our APCC Gallery
The exhibits at Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 3513 East Portland Avenue, Tacoma 98404 (our temporary address) is open to the public...
Jun 20


Bridging Gaps in Public Health: A Pharmacy’s Commitment to Culturally Competent Care in AANHPI Communities
In our latest interview highlighting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) public health professionals, we...
May 14


Patsy Surh Place Celebrates Grand Opening in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA (May 9, 2025) – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) and the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) are pleased to announce the...
May 9


Celebrate Culture, Empower Community — Support APCC this GiveBIG!
Today, we invite you to be a part of something powerful. GiveBIG is here , and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) needs your...
May 6
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