CURRENT TILL MAY 7

The Golden Lotus Temple is offering “Kriya Meditation” on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The temple is located across Berkley Street from the Gandhi Memorial Center, 4748 Western Ave., Bethesda, Maryland. To register or for details, please call (301) 229-3871 or e-mail resources@self-revelationchurch.org or go to www.self-revelationchurch.org Meditation is the key to spiritual life and illumination.

CURRENT TILL SUMMER

In observance of the UN International Year of the Potato, the University of Maryland Libraries is featuring collection resources that focus on the importance of this ubiquitous tuber. Info: Please visit www.lib.umd.edu/CLMD/SpecColl/spuds.html

Contact: Call Joan Stahl, (301) 405-9065 or email: jstahl@umd.edu

CURRENT TILL JULY

Exhibit, “The Well-Dressed Book: Cloth Book Binding in the United States 1830-1920”

Where: Maryland Room Gallery, R. Lee Hornbake Library, at the University of Maryland. Contact: Call Doug McElrath, (301) 405-9210 or email: dmcelrat@umd.edu

MAY 1, TUESDAY

Grand Opening, new location: AllCare of Maryland, 9396-D Baltimore National Pike,Ellicott City, MD 21042; R.S.V.P.: (410) 480-9110.  

MAY 2, FRIDAY

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) will be the guest newsmaker at the National Press Club Luncheon. Where: National Press Building, Washington, D.C. Contact: (202) 662-7500. 

MAY 3 THRU SEPTEMBER 21

Wings of Fancy- Live Butterfly Exhibit

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; Fees: $5, adults; $4, ages 3-12; Brookside Gardens South Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Groups of 15 or more by appointment only, call (301) 962-1467 for reservations.

Info: Hotline, (301) 962-1453 or visit www.brooksidegardens.org

Tickets: Visitors Center or the Conservatory gift shops.

Asian, Costa Rican and North American butterflies take flight in our international exhibit celebrating its 12th season. Be surrounded by hundreds of butterflies flying freely among the tropical flowering nectar plants. The walk between the buildings is approximately two tenths of a mile or an eight minute walk along a shady, but steep incline. Some visitors may find this walk challenging. Heat levels inside the conservatory are approximately 10 degrees hotter than outside.  

MAY 3, SATURDAY

Concert featuring Shanghai’s male jazz vocal sensation Coco Zhao

Time: 8 p.m. Where: Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent Street, Arlington, Virginia, 20009. Info: Call (703) 228-1850, or visit www.planetarlington.com

Tickets: $20 per ticket, available through www.ticketmaster.com or by calling TicketMaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328). All seats are $20 each.

Dubbed by the French critics as “The Boy Billie Holiday,” Coco Zhao blends Asian vocals with the distinct phrasing of contemporary jazz. Legendary jazz vocalist Betty Carter once advised Coco Zhao, “When people tell you to go forward, try backward. If people tell you to go left, try right. Don't listen to others; only listen to your own heart.”

MAY 3, SATURDAY

BLUE at The Textile Museum

Tour: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., with Lee Talbot, Assistant Curator, Eastern Hemisphere Collections; Where: 2320 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008-4088

In cooperation with The Textile Museum, The Japan-America Society is offering a private tour of the museum’s newest exhibit.

Donation: $5-$10 donation to The Textile Museum before the tour starts.

MAY 3, SATURDAY

Tracings, Modern Dance by Dana Tai soon burgess company

Time: 8 p.m. Where: Stephens Hall Theater, Towson University

The Company celebrates its 15th anniversary and the APA Heritage Month. Tracings is a homage to the director’s family history of immigration from Korea to Hawaii in 1903; and Khaybet, a solo inspired by the company’s recent tour to the Middle East. Dance Magazine gave it a rare review: “…undeniable is its brilliance and passion.”

Tickets: $15 general; $12 senior and students; $10 AA&CC members; 5 TU students with ID; Call (410) 704-2787 or www.towson.edu/centerforthearts

Information: 410-704-2807 or www.towson.edu/asianarts 

MAY 7, WEDNESDAY

Rajmoha Gandhi will discuss his new biography about his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, “Gandhi–The Man, His People, and he Empire”

Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Zenger Room, National Press Building; Tel (202) 662-7500

MAY 7, WEDNESDAY

12 Annual Caregivers Conference, Caregiving in a Diverse County

Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Where: Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church,11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Featuring workshops: Bridging the Cultural Gap; Serving the Undocumented; Jobs; Citizenship;Housing Environment; Evolution of Emergency Svcs; Register online: www.caregiversconference.org 

MAY 8, TUESDAY

2008 Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony, presented by the Organization of Professional Employees of the United States Department of Agriculture

Time: 11 a.m. Where: Patio, Jamie L. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20250 .Luncheon Reception to Follow

RSVP by May 2 to Holly Hambley, (202) 720-4898 or email at OPEDA -DAEXCH 

MAY 9, FRIDAY

Concert: DC Labor Chorus, “Lift Every Voice: A Benefit for Community Arts.”

Time: 8 p.m. Where: First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th St. NW, Washington, D.C. This concert features music from the labor movement, African and African-American sources, and from many other folk traditions. Also featured are Progressive Hip-Hop artists Tri-Flava. Benefit for the Emergence Community Arts Collective: $20.

Info: Call Genna Teitelbaum, (202) 220-9837.

MAY 9 & 10

Carnatic visions-Aruna sairam at Asia Society;

Time: Performances on Friday and Saturday, Time: 8 p.m.; Lecture/demonstration on Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m.

Where: Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, NY City

Info and tickets: Please call (212) 517-ASIA or visit www.AsiaSociety.org

MAY 10, SATURDAY

Settling the Mind: A meditation seminar on learning to clear the mind

Time: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 351 DuBois Road, Annapolis , MD 21401

Cost: $30. Contact: Call (410) 243-3837 or visit www.MeditationMd.org  

MAY 15, THURSDAY

Why Gateway India 2008? International business forum with focus on India, the world's third largest economy by 2015

Time: 6:30 pm-9 pm; Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel Downtown Richmond

555 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Cost: $45 per person

MAY 12-14

Intrusion World Conference and Expo

Where: Baltimore Convention Center & Inner Harbor 

MAY 15, THURSDAY

Asian Women In Business (AWIB) Annual Conference: Procurement Opportunities for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises

Time: 8:30am–3pm; Where: The Bank of New York Mellon, 101 Barclay Street , New York City. Cost: Free but pre-registration required 

MAY 17, SATURDAY

Presidential Town Hall: Learn about the candidates before voting in the general election on Nov. 4. Where: Bren Events Center at University of California, Irvine

Info: APIAVOTE, (202) 223-9170; with the support of various national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations, some 2,000 community leaders, elected officials, voters, and students are expected to attend this event.

MAY 17, SATURDAY

Reception for America’s Opportunity Fund

Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.,General Reception; 12 p.m.–1 p.m., VIP Lunch

Where: Balboa Bay Club & Resort, 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

For info or to RSVP, please contact Madalene Mielke at (202) 547-6656 or email madalene@arumgroup.com Please join Ambassador Curtis Chin, Richard Choi Bertsch, Patty Kinaga, Charles Sie, George Takei, Alex de Ocampo, Charlie Woo and friends in honoring former U.S. Commerce and also Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta at a reception and lunch for America’s Opportunity Fund. AOF was formed by former Washington State Governor Gary Locke and former Secretary Mineta. The goal: To support progressive candidates at the federal and statewide level in pivotal races who are sympathetic and sensitive to the issues of people of color and ethnic minorities.  

STARTING MAY 17, SATURDAY

The Eastern Montgomery Regional Center is hosting a series of Community Yard sale every third Saturday, starting May through October.. Proceeds of the sale will be donated to "The Eastern Montgomery Emergency Assistance Network (EMEAN).

Dates of sale : May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20 & October 18.

Time: 9 am -12 pm. Space rates: $10 for one parking stall, $15 for two parking stalls, $25 for three parking stalls & $30 for four parking stalls.

Contact: Call 240-777-8411. 

MAY 20, TUESDAY

APAICS 14th Annual Celebration Gala Dinner

Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Where: JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Contact: (202) 296-9200

MAY 28, WEDNESDAY

Mayor Fenty’s Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

The mayor honors those who have shown outstanding service to the API community. There will also be performances. Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K Street NW (across the Washington Convention Center)

Contact: 202-727-3120, or email oapia@dc.gov 

MAY 28, WEDNESDAY

APA Heritage Celebration

Time: 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Café Asia: 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Rosslyn, Virginia

Donation: $10 at door for non-CAPAVA members

Sample Café Asia's appetizers w/complimentary beer; see traditional dancing and drumming; preview a short film from the fall DC APA Film Festival

For contributions or co-sponsorship, contact Eric Jensen at: (703) 868-8325; eljensen@comcast.net. For information on or to join CAPAVA, go to www.capava.org 

JUNE 1, SUNDAY

The Fifth Annual Mongol Children's Festival,

Time: 1 p.m.-6 p.m., at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre and Auditorium.

Contact: (240) 535-8294 or (571) 522-1987. 

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Chinatown Community Cultural Center Calendar Events for May
616 H Street NW Suite #201 Washington DC 20001 Tel: 202-628-1688 www.ccccdc.org
Gallery Place Side Entrance

Events for Thursday May 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
*Mommy and Me with Hardage Chinese Language School, 9:30am-10:15am
*Tai Chi with Mr. Pei and Jimmy, 11:00am-Noon
*Chinese Brush Painting with Monica, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
*Martial Arts with Wong People, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Events for Friday May 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th
*English as a Second Language with Tom, 10:00am-11:00am
*Citizenship Class with Linda, 11:15am-12:15am

Events for Saturday May 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st
China Exchange II with Elizabeth, 9:00am to Noon
Chinese for Kids (Beijing Group) with Hardage Chinese LanguageSchool, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Chinese for Kids ( Shanghai Group) with Hardage Chinese LanguageSchool, 2:10pm-3:10pm

Events for Sundays May 4th 11th 18th 25th
*Calligraphy with Tony, 11:00am-noon
*Kung Fu with Wong People, 2pm
*Tai Chi with Wong People, 3pm

Events for Mondays May 5th 12th 19th 26th
The Center is closed on Mondays.
Chinese for Adults with Hardage Chinese Language School, 6:30pm-7:45pm

Events for Tuesdays May 6th 13th 20th 27th
*English as a Second Language with Jackie, 10:00am-11:00am
*Tai Chi with Mr. Pei and Jimmy, 11:00am-Noon
*Tai Chi with Wong People, 7:00pm-8:00pm
*Kung Fu with Wong People, 8:00pm-9:00pm

Events for Wednesdays May 7th 14th 21st 28th
*English as a Second Language with Tom, 10:00am-11:00am
*English as a Second Language with Tom, 11:00am-Noon
*Calligraphy with Tony, 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Gu-Zheng (Beginners II) with Alice, 5:00pm-6:00pm
*Gu-Zheng (Beginners I) with Alice, 6:15pm-7:15pm New session begins on May 7th

Special Event on Sunday May 11th
Ancient Art of Chinese Lion Dance by the Wong People 2:00pm-4:00pm


** Denotes Free Class** Classes are subject to changes. Please visit the website for more information.