Film Screening of “Elevator” with TAP in LA

Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) is proud to introduce our new 'TA Artist Spotlight Series', where we aim to showcase and highlight the immense talent of our Taiwanese American artistic community! For our first installment, we are proud to present the screening of "Elevator" a film written and produced by Taiwanese American filmmaker Anthony Ma (LOVE ARCADIA), co-directed by Ryo Shiina and Bassem Wahbi. Anthony also stars as one of the lead characters opposite of Kiyomi…

Summer Yacht Cruise with TAP in Chicago

Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) proudly presents Summer Yacht Cruise 2016 with AACN, Ascene Chicago, KAC-Chicago, Kollaboration Chicago, Social Quarters, and TJCCC. For the 3rd year straight year, the Asian American professional community is coming together on the Anita Dee II for the biggest networking event of the summer. Mark your calendars for August 7th, this is the one event you won't want to miss!! Multiple DJs & live performances on multiple levels Newly…

The Lintet: A Taiwanese American Trombonist Shows That Jazz Has No Boundaries

Taiwanese American trombonist Peter Lin talks to us about his jazz band The Lintet, how the Taiwanese community has shaped his life, the importance of connecting to the audience and community and being true to oneself—and why he incorporates Taiwanese folk songs into their repertoire. Talk a little bit about The Lintet. How did you start? The Lintet is a band led by yours truly for the past four years; dedicated towards providing quality jazz and soul music for all communities. I often…

Food Bank Volunteer Event with TAP in NorCal

Come help out people in need this year with Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) and Second Harvest Food Bank. TAP-SF Community Service Team welcomes all of you to join and help out the hungry at the Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Event in San Jose! We will be sorting and packaging food for one of the largest food banks in the nation, established in 1974, providing food to nearly a quarter of a million people each month. Space is limited, email Philip Liu to reserve a…

TAPpy Hour in Chicago

Come celebrate the summer with your new and old Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) friends at one of Chicago’s swankiest lounges in the heart of River North! We’ve reserved the Library within the Pump Room. Enjoy some of Chicago’s finest food from award winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten while sipping on local, domestic and international draughts and bottled beer in addition to their exotic, specialty cocktails! Drink Specials $6 Stellas $8 Moscow Mules $10 Prosecco Free…

Join TaiwaneseAmerican.org!

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is looking for writers, digital media junkies & more to join the global team! TaiwaneseAmerican.org is excited to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, and as the site and community have grown with such wonderful speed and diversity since then, we are exploring ways to expand our efforts this summer. Do you love Taiwanese food, people, culture and travel? Are you interested in community, digital storytelling and marketing? Do you enjoy Totoro--er, internet…

2016 Passport to Taiwan Festival in NY

For the 15th year, the annual Passport to Taiwan Festival will kick off its celebration on Sunday, May 22nd in Union Square Park North from 12pm-5pm! Passport to Taiwan Festival is the largest outdoor event in the United States celebrating the Taiwanese American Heritage Week designated by the Congress in 1999. The festival features world famous Taiwanese night market foods, the flavorful tea selection, unique Taiwanese crafts and the Taiwanese aboriginal music and dance. On top of it all, it’s…

2016 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival in SF

The Bay Area’s Biggest Taiwanese American Celebration Returns! The 24th Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will be held at Union Square in San Francisco, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. We encourage all in the community to come and celebrate the best of Taiwanese American and Taiwanese culture! This event is co-hosted by the Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California (TAFNC) and Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF). Over 10,000 people from across the Bay…

Attend the 2016 ITASA Midwest Conference at Northwestern

Northwestern University is proud to present the ITASA 2016 Midwest Conference! This year, our theme is "Underwater" - during the conference, we will explore the ways that students can navigate their way through academic and social life, overcome obstacles, and find support from the community. The workshops will be organized in three tiers: Embracing the Calm, Facing the Current, and Swimming in Schools. Registration begins on February 1st, so mark your calendars! Early registration is free for…