July 6th to the 10th. 10 am to 2pm. Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s beloved Summer Camp returns—reimagined as an immersive cultural journey for children. This year, kids will explore the vibrant cultures of Cambodia, Korea, Laos, and Samoa through hands-on experiences in food, art, music, dance, and traditional games. Every day is thoughtfully designed to be active, engaging, and meaningful—so kids don’t just learn about culture, they experience it.   What Makes This Camp Spec

16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days , happening July 23–25, 2026 . This highly anticipated annual celebration continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the vibrant culture, history, and spirit of the Samoan people and the broader Pacific Islander community. Each year, Samoa Cultural Days brings together families, cultural groups, artists, and community leaders for a multi-day experience rooted in heritage, unity, and celebration. As part of APCC’s mission to uplift and shar

APPLY NOW! APCC proudly offers its Samoan Scholarship to support graduating high school seniors of Samoan or part-Samoan heritage across Washington State. Each year, ten $1,000 scholarships  are awarded to students pursuing higher education at a 2-year or 4-year college/university for the Fall 2026 Semester. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a completed application, short essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. The scholarship not only rec

March 19 to May 14th, every Thursday and Friday – 5 to 7 pm. APCC Al Cosio Dance Studio Asia Pacific Cultural Center invites community members to experience the lively tradition of Bongsan Talchum , a Korean mask dance drama celebrated for its expressive movement, humor, and vibrant storytelling. Originating in Korea’s Hwanghae Province, Bongsan Talchum represents the distinctive Haeseo style of mask dance, blending choreography, dialogue, music, and symbolic masks into an en

Exhibit date: March 7 th  – April 25 th   Opening Reception: March 7 th  3:30pm- 6:30pm @ Jade Choe Gallery Nofo Porter Public artist| Muralist Nofo Porter is a queer Samoan painter and muralist. They reside in Tacoma, WA where they’ve spent the last 10 years creating public art. Their style is deeply inspired by tatau (Samoan tattoo), local graffiti artists, and local tattoo artists. Nofo’s artwork often has a collage-like feel to them, setting vibrant portraits against patt

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

APCC’s Free Health Screening Fair on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, marked a strong and meaningful start to the new year. The event welcomed 48 community members, representing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including: Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese, Samoan, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. 

Contact Deadline:  February 7th Exhibition Dates:  March 6 – April 25, 2026 (Two‑month exhibit) The APCC Jade Choe Gallery is seeking Pacific Islander artists  who are passionate about sharing their cultural stories and artwork with the community. If you are interested, please contact: Kyung (Kellis) Parlett  Cultural Program-Gallery Curator 253-383-3900 ext. 232 office 253-441-9377 mobile kellis@asiapacificculturalcenter.org Pacific Islander Artists – Exhibition Requirements

Exhibit date: January 10th – February 28th Opening Reception: January 10th 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm @ Jade Choe Gallery Presenting our featured artists at the Jade Choe Gallery. Leslie Khounsombath- Lao artist  Leslie Khounsombath (Khoon-sum-bAW-th) is a first generation Lao-American. Her ancestors migrated to California in 1975 after The Secret War in Laos. She found her early life difficult, raised by migrant parents suffering from PTSD and impoverished. For young Leslie, it seeme

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

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

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