Events for November 13, 2024 - November 13, 2024

Hosted by SLAM, the ACAS Men's Program for gay, bi, queer Asian cis and trans men Grab your favourite microwave popcorn and join us for our first online Asian Movie Night! We'll be watching Dear Ex, a Taiwanese comedy/drama with the ultra-rare happy gay movie ending. A quick synopsis from Netflix: “When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay. Outraged, Sanlian decides that she and her son will confront Jay, but Jay proves equal to her scheme. However, when her son unexpectedly moves in with Jay, she is forced to reassess her relationship with them both.” And the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZuDMECORFE The dialogue is in Mandarin Chinese and we’ll be watching with English subtitles. We’ll be hosting the movie on a free platform called Kast. To join the stream, all you’ll need to do is: 1. Open Google Chrome (It will not work with Firefox) (https://www.google.com/chrome/) 2. Install the Kast web extension (https://kast.gg/download.html) – middle option 3. Register your email to make an account with Kast (https://w.kastapp.live/) 4. Email Zack at gaap@acas.org and we will send a link on the day of the screening (April 28) There’s a web chat feature that we can use throughout the movie and we’ll be sticking around for a bit afterwards to talk about it too, at which point whoever’s interested can join us in testing out Kast’s video chat feature! If you’d rather just watch for a bit you’re welcome to come and go as you please. Screening starts at 7pm on Tuesday April 28th!

To kickstart Asian Heritage Month, AQUA and ACAS is hosting a movie night: Watch Netflix's movie The Half of It directed by Alice Wu (the same director of Saving Face) with us! (No Netflix account needed) This event is for queer Asians of all genders. "The Half of It" releases on Netflix on May 1st, but if you don't have a Netflix account, you can watch it with us on May 2, 8pm. Movie Synopsis: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush. Watch the trailer: youtu.be/B-yhF7IScUE We’ll be hosting the movie on a free platform called Kast. To join the stream, you will need to: 1. Register to our event here: forms.gle/iQYqT36twPCAmaa66 and an invite link will be sent on the day of the screening (May 2) 2. Sign up with a free account on Kast (w.kastapp.live) 3. With the invite link, you can watch directly through your web browser (Google Chrome only) or download the desktop app (kast.gg/download.html) There’s a text chat feature that we can use if you want to comment and share your thoughts throughout the movie.

Staying Connected while Social Distancing Loneliness got you down? Sexual frustration got you up? You’re not alone! In this virtual Humpday workshop, we’re going to be talking about how social distancing has affected our social and sexual lives as well as sharing strategies and tools to help meet our needs in these challenging times. Our Humpday nights are typically the last Wednesday of the month but this one will be held on May 13th via Zoom at 7:00PM. To register and receive the zoom link on the night of the event, enter your name and email into this google form: https://forms.gle/5abbjtqJTZ67dWnx7 We’ll be starting with some dinner and chats like we always do for Humpdays so come prepared with something to eat, or just keep us company and enjoy some relaxing live mukbang!

Hosted by SLAM (the ACAS Men's Program) for gay, bi, queer Asian cis and trans men Welcome back to our second online Asian Movie Night! This time we'll be screening a documentary with a focus on family, being gay and coming out in modern-day China. The film is on Netflix and it’s called All In My Family: “In this deeply personal documentary, gay filmmaker Hao Wu faces the dilemma of introducing his partner and children to his traditional family in China.” (Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXiSr8I39fM) The movie will be hosted on the free platform Kast again. To join us, all you’ll have to do is: 1. Register your email to make an account with Kast (https://w.kast.live/) 2. Email Zack at gaap@acas.org and a link will be sent to you on the night of the screening (Thursday May 21st) (If you have any issues with your browser, try using Google Chrome https://www.google.com/chrome/) Thoughts and reactions are welcome throughout the screening using Kast’s web chat feature, and we’ll also be sticking around for a bit afterwards to discuss the film. You’re welcome to come and go as you please throughout the night. Screening starts at 7PM on Thursday May 21st!

Do you miss watching an awesome movie with equally awesome pals? Come join us for an AQUA x ACAS x QTAY movie night! Email Ryan at men@acas.org to receive the invite link. We will be watching PARIS IS BURNING: June 7th and 16th @ 7PM PARIS IS BURNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o47CwiJLpes A free Kast account is required. Sign up at (w.kastapp.live). With the invite link, you can watch directly through Google Chrome only or download the desktop app (kast.gg/download.html)

Do you miss watching an awesome movie with equally awesome pals? Come join us for an AQUA x ACAS x QTAY movie night! Email Ryan at men@acas.org to receive the invite link. We will be watching KIKI: June 9th and 14th @ 7PM KIKI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeDKdMLRHw A free Kast account is required. Sign up at (w.kastapp.live). With the invite link, you can watch directly through Google Chrome only or download the desktop app (kast.gg/download.html)

Do you miss watching an awesome movie with equally awesome pals? Come join us for an AQUA x ACAS x QTAY movie night! Email Ryan at men@acas.org to receive the invite link. We will be watching KIKI: June 14th @ 7PM KIKI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeDKdMLRHw A free Kast account is required. Sign up at (w.kastapp.live). With the invite link, you can watch directly through Google Chrome only or download the desktop app (kast.gg/download.html)

Do you miss watching an awesome movie with equally awesome pals? Come join us for an AQUA x ACAS x QTAY movie night! Email Ryan at men@acas.org to receive the invite link. We will be watching PARIS IS BURNING: June 16th @ 7PM PARIS IS BURNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o47CwiJLpes A free Kast account is required. Sign up at (w.kastapp.live). With the invite link, you can watch directly through Google Chrome only or download the desktop app (kast.gg/download.html)

For Asian gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men In this month's virtual Humpday, join the ACAS Men's Team while we talk self-pleasure! With all that’s going on right now, it’s extra important that we give our bodies some extra love when we can. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to solo-sexploration, you’re welcome to join us while we share ways to get creative and enjoy ourselves without any extra hands (which could be fun to use with partners too!) Since shopping can be a challenge right now, we'll also be sharing common household items that can be used as handy substitutes to enhance the fun. We'll be covering both the top and the bottom (aka the penis and the anus) so feel free to tune in if you're curious about either. Everyone is welcome to share their own tips during the zoom call, and if you're curious but not as comfortable you can remain anonymous - you don't have to tell us your name or use video/audio. There'll be some interactive activities which can be done anonymously too so your level of participation is up to you. Room will open at 7pm for dinner/chats before we get into it. To receive a zoom link on the evening of the event, send an email to Zack at gaap@acas.org

Join QTAY (Queer & Trans Asian Youth) for our Pride drop-in session! (Re)Viewing the Rainbow will focus on revisiting the evolution of the LGBTQ2S movement from the stone wall riots to present time. This event is for queer and trans Asian youth (13-29) who want to (re)visit their queer history and discuss what we can do as queer Asian folks to show solidarity with the Black community, a community that has propelled the movement and fought for the rights of marginalized LGBTQ+ folks. In this workshop we will be revisiting the history of pride, going into a discussion on addressing anti-Blackness as QTAY and walking folks through ways to advocate. This event will take place over Zoom video call on Saturday June 27, from 2-5:30pm. HOW TO RSVP You can RSVP by using ONE of the following methods: - e-mailing us at youth@acas.org - clicking "attending/going" on our facebook event page (please make sure to check your unread messages to see if you've received a confirmation from Gabriel) - Direct Messaging (DM) us on our @queerasianyouth Instagram page. Gabriel, the youth education and program co-coordinator will be sending you a message to confirm your attendance and send you the Zoom link for the session. https://www.facebook.com/events/2675743272696114