May is Asian Heritage Month, and ACAS has lined up some exciting events to celebrate our cultural roots!
Asian Heritage Month 2013
May 5 – 27
ACAS celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2013 and diverse Asian community in GTA by organizing variety of events to bring our community together and promoting other events organized by community partners.
How would you celebrate Asian Heritage Month this year?
————— events organized by ACAS —————
My story – Living with HIV
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: ACAS (260 Spadina Avenue, unit 410)
How gender, race, sexuality, disability, HIV stigma and other factors intertwine in our society? Come join and learn from the personal life experiences of Asians living with HIV in Canada.
RSVP required and space limited.
Please contact Andrew at 416-963-4300 x 222 or email support@acas.org
Asian Bathhouse Nite – Spring Fling
Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton st.)
3rd Thursday of every month, Asian Men Sexual Health program hosts the Asian Bathhouse Event for Asian gay, bi and MSM (men who have sex with men) filled with fun, educational workshops, anonymous HIV testing, and maybe something more.
Asian Men Social Nite – Dating Then & Now
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: ACAS (260 Spadina Avenue, unit 410)
An evening of discussion on hook up, dating, and (open) relationships for gay, bi, and MSM (men who have sex with men) Asian men over food and refreshment.
What’s Up Asia?
Panel Discussion for Queer Asian Youth
Date: Friday, May 24
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Glad Day Bookshop (598A Yonge Street, 3rd Floor)
Queer Asian Youth (QAY) invites LGBTQ community members from Asia to update us what’s happening overseas. Join us for an evening of inspirational stories, delicious food, and awesome people.
Roll ‘em up
Sushi & Cold Roll Making for Women
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Fife House (490 Sherbourne, 1st floor)
Learn to make simple and healthy Asian food with the Women’s Program!  We will be making sushi and salad rolls. Plus, we can share tips on how to prepare healthier food. RSVP required and space limited.
Mmm, Movie Night
Queer Asian Web Series Screening
Date: Monday, May 27
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: ACAS (260 Spadina Avenue, unit 410)
A movie night for Queer Asian Youth (QAY) to explore the Queer Asian Web Series created by community artists around the world. Comfy couch and popcorn provided.
Muay Thai 
Thai Boxing & Self-Defense Lesson
Date: Every Sunday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: TKMT@Davisville (1992 Yonge Street)
Muay Thai Event with Locker Room Project and ACAS Women’s Program! 4 Sundays of workout in May to learn about self-defense, stay fit and de-stress! Come socialize and get to know new faces. RSVP required and space limited.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/359300397509038
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Please contact Niki for more information regarding events listed above.
Call: 416-963-4300
Email: officeadmin@acas.org