OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to be a community partner for the world premiere of the film, Nurse Unseen at the 47th Cleveland International Film Festival. The film will be at KeyBank State Theatre: Sunday, March 26th at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 27th at 11:50 a.m. Nurse Unseen is a feature-length documentary that explores the […]

Internet access has become a civil rights issue – we want to advocate for digital equity by listening to our AAPI communities. Specifically, we want to understand where and how AAPIs have internet access. The collected data will be used to bridge the digital divide among the AAPI community by informing legislators, policymakers, Internet Service […]

We’re excited to be partnering with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the #LunarNewYear Cavs vs Grizzlies game Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Join us for a traditional Lion Dance by the Kwan Lion Dance Team at 6:30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to take photos following the performance. Asian […]

2023 Lunar New Year Calendar of Events The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal (설날)  in Korean, Losar ལོ་གསར in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian.  It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the United […]

Celebrate the act of voting early! Join us for FREE Boba, learn about your vote early options, and celebrate with us Friday, October 28 for Vote Early Day! FREE Dance party with tunes by DJ Christian Dela Vega FREE shuttle bus rides to and from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections with Ace Taxi. FREE […]

Join us for an author and book discussion with Abigail Hing Wen Tuesday, October 25th at Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, Ohio. 6 p.m. Meet & Greet Reception 7 p.m. Author & Book Discussion 8 p.m. Book Signing Abigail is a New York Times Best Selling Author, woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence, […]

Join OCA Greater Cleveland for an advance screening of the PBS film Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March Sat. Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Li Wah, 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. This documentary co-produced by CAAM chronicles how the Asian American community came together to fight back against hate. The film also […]

OCA Greater Cleveland, Asian Services In Action (ASIA Inc.), and AsiaTown Cleveland are hosting several events in Cleveland, Ohio to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of National Voter Registration Day with a week of activities: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9-6 p.m.  Citizenship Day, 3236 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Kick off National Voter Registration Week with us […]

OCA Greater Cleveland (OCAGC) hosted a VIP premiere of our documentary film “History of Cleveland’s Chinatown – An Oral History of Chinese Americans in Cleveland” on June 25, 2022. The private premiere attended by about 90 advocates and partners was held at the Old Stone Church due to the historical significance the church played in […]

Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute 2022 Voter Engagement Training – Ohio “WE HAVE THE POWER: Nonpartisan AAPI Voter Engagement in Ohio” OCA Greater Cleveland is partnering with Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), Asian Services In Action (ASIA), TARGETOhio, Ohio Chinese American Association, and the Asian American Coalition of Ohio for an in-person, comprehensive training on […]

OCA Greater Cleveland (OCAGC), with a grant from Cleveland Foundation’s Minority Arts and Education Fund, Margaret Wong and Associates and many individual donors, has produced a video documentary on Chinese Americans/immigrants in AsiaTown to commemorate the 150th years of Chinese in Cleveland. The documentary will highlight the history of Cleveland’s AsiaTown from the perspective of […]

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May at the Cleveland Asian Festival and enjoy live entertainment, cultural performances, and martial art demonstrations on two outdoor stages.  Shop local and beyond in the World Marketplace.  Visit the Health Pavilion for Free Screenings.  Experience the Colors of Asia Fashion Show, and the Asian Pop Dance Competition. […]

For years Americans across race, place, and party believe in the freedom to decide for themselves who represents us. In the face of a pandemic and barriers erected to silence our voices, Americans have turned out in record numbers to cast our ballots to have our voices heard. Individuals have spread lies about our election […]

OCA Greater Cleveland is honored to serve as a community partner for filmmaker Kate Tsang’s debut feature Marvelous and the Black Hole at the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival. Check out the full list of films, including Marvelous and the Black Hole, available at #CIFF46 at Playhouse Square from March 30 thru April 9, 2022, […]

In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression. This workshop is a free, 1.5-hour, interactive training to teach people how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism and discrimination. At […]

The OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Cleveland Department of Public Health, and Margaret W. Wong & Associates to host both a Person-in-Charge (Level 1) and a ServSafe (Level 2) for Asian Food owners, operators, managers, and employees. The Person-in-Charge (Level 1) is a 3-hour training that will […]

Visit AsiaTown Sat. Aug. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at E. 31st & Payne Ave. and join in the celebration.  Enjoy views of the artist Jet Martinez at Good Harvest and stop by E. 39th & Payne Mural with artist Dayzwhun. See cultural performances by Lingyun Rising Star Acrobats, Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy, and the Hmong […]

Join the Livestream at 10:30 a.m. EST: Join us for the best showcase of Asian food and culture in Northeast Ohio Saturday, May 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. virtually via Facebook LIVE and YouTube LIVE! We’ll be highlighting Asian and Pacific Islander foods, cultural performances, and more with your favorite hometown celebrities and guests. Subscribe to […]