(BE)SPOKEN: POEMS FROM OUR ASIAN AMERICAN VOICES

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Exhibition Storytelling

Date

May 1

Time

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost

Adults – $3, Seniors and Students – $2, Museum Members – Free

Organizer's Site

camla.org/current-exhibits/bespoken-exhibit

Council District

City Council District 14

Event Series Dates

Through September 6, Tuesdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Event Schedule

May 2026

  • Friday 1st 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 2nd 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 3rd 10:00 AM
  • Tuesday 5th 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 6th 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 7th 10:00 AM
  • Friday 8th 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 9th 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 10th 10:00 AM
  • Tuesday 12th 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 13th 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 14th 10:00 AM
  • Friday 15th 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 16th 10:00 AM
  • Sunday 17th 10:00 AM
  • Tuesday 19th 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 20th 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 21st 10:00 AM
  • Friday 22nd 10:00 AM
  • Saturday 23rd 10:00 AM
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The exhibition highlights seven spoken-word artists whose poetry, performance, and storytelling are presented through bold imagery and installations. Co-curated by Jason Chu, the show explores identity, resilience, justice, and community while reflecting evolving Chinese American and AAPI narratives.

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