RSVP HERE

It's basketball season and AKASF is excited to take part in this year's Asian Heritage Night as hosted by the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center! Conversations about AKASF's attendance and participation started last year with the Warriors staff, and our Board is pleased to announce that we have secured 42 discounted tickets to the game. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the limited number of tickets, priority will be given to adoptees first. If all the tickets have not been claimed by 2/28 we will open the tickets up to friends and family of adoptees. Our guest list will be limited to 42 people and we expect these tickets to go quickly so be sure you register via the form and pay your $55 fee to secure your spot. Your ticket is NOT guaranteed until you have paid the fee. The $55 fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

TICKET DETAILS

Section: 215
Rows: 13, 14, 15
Original price: $75
AKASF discounted price: $55

As we are in current communications with the Warriors for this event, we have been asked to provide the total number of attendees and our initial deposit for the tickets sooner than later to the Warrior's staff. Tickets will not be distributed until a few days before the game.

Additional details about the game can be found here: https://www.nba.com/warriors/tickets/group-theme-nights-and-giveaways 

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Thursday, March 13, 2025 (start time is 7 PM)
WHERE: Chase Center (1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158)

Getting to the Chase Center - Visit www.chasecenter.com/transportation-guide to learn more about game day transportation information and more. 

Questions? Please email info@akasf.org. This email is volunteer run, so please expect a delay in our response time. Thank you for your patience!

RSVP HERE

Join us for an exciting and unique opportunity to connect with fellow Korean adoptees in the Bay Area! We're hosting a social bouldering event at Pacific Pipes Rock Gym, the largest climbing gym in North America, where you can climb, mingle, and build community with others who share similar experiences.

This event is open to all experience levels, whether you're a seasoned climber or have never tried bouldering before—our focus is on having fun and making connections. No prior climbing experience required. The gym provides all the necessary equipment, including climbing shoes and chalk. You'll have access to a range of climbing walls suited for beginners and more advanced climbers, with AKASF volunteers available to assist beginners.

This is a chance to meet new people, enjoy climbing together, and share experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to make new friends or simply try something new, this event is designed to be an inclusive and fun space for the Korean adoptee community.

Details:

• Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

• Deadline to Register: February 1st (adoptees) 

• Location: Pacific Pipe Rock Gym, 2140 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA 94607

• Who: Priority will be given to adoptees (if we have remaining spots, we will open those up to friends and family and the registration will be extended to February 8th)

• Cost: $10 fee for entry and shoe rental

• What to Bring: Comfortable athletic clothing. If you have climbing shoes, feel free to bring them, but the gym will provide rentals.

Space is limited to only 15 participants. Your spot is officially reserved when you send $10 to AKA-SF PayPal here, include your name and what you are registering for. You will also need to fill out the Pacific Pipe waiver here by February 8th.

Questions? Reach out to info@akasf.org

Come climb with us, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, fitness, and community! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for a kimbap making class!

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, February 1st 2pm
WHERE: Private residence in SF - Inner Sunset. Address will be provided the day before event.
WHO: Due to limited space, this event will be for adoptees only.

Space is be limited to 6 people for this class so be sure to RSVP to hold your spot! RSVP here

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join AKASF and Chef Judy for a Kimjang Kimchi making workshop! Chef Judy will share her family's Kimchi recipe that has been passed down for generations in the spirit of Kimjang. In this class we will start by enjoying an appetizer and then we will prep, ferment, and store kimchi that you will get to take home with you. At the end of the class, we will enjoy a bossam and kimchi pairing. Let's celebrate Kimjang and keep the Korean tradition of kimchi making alive. Curious to see how our last cooking class with Chef Judy went? See our Instagram post!

Please note that all ingredients for cooking will be provided by Chef Judy. For those who have dietary restrictions, we can work with Chef Judy to accommodate your needs as long as we are given an advance notice. 

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 2 – 5 PM

WHERE: 1539 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Outer Sunset)

WHO: Open to adoptees and their friends and family

COST: $50/pp

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/EVHaTDz6bgK4u6fM6 (Registration deadline is 11/9)

FACEBOOK EVENT: https://fb.me/e/2u6WxJs0z

Space is limited to only 12 participants. Your spot is officially reserved when you send $50 to AKASF PayPal here. Please include your name and what you are registering for.

Parking/transit info:

     - Ample street parking available (remember to not leave anything in your car) 
     - Muni: N line. Closest stop is Judah St & 40th Ave

ABOUT THE EVENT

AKASF is proud to host our third Member Spotlight as part of an ongoing series!

Our Member Spotlights allow our community to share their adoption stories and journeys in whatever way they feel most comfortable. Since the format of these Member Spotlights is primarily driven by the guest speakers – the group space, size, and discussion format of these Member Spotlights will vary from speaker-to-speaker. The ultimate goal with our Member Spotlights, is to create a platform for those who wish to share their adoption story, while also allowing others to engage and deeply connect with those shared journeys.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: With respect to these individual’s personal stories, AKASF would kindly ask that attendees not video or audio record Member Spotlights unless the speaker(s) has/have given explicit permission to do so.

INTRODUCING RYAN OVERTON

Ryan joined the AKASF Board in 2018 to help grow the community and help with and create events. Ryan’s passions are traveling, trying new whiskies and wine, collecting sneakers, sports, and spending time with family. He hopes to see AKASF continue to grow and evolve and be a resource for the Korean Adoptee community in the greater SF/Bay Area and beyond.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1 – 3 PM

WHERE: Fieldwork Brewing (3030 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403)

WHO: To ensure that we are keeping adoptee voices at the center of this discussion, this event will be for adoptees only.

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/azELRY8ALd6AbmNx5

FACEBOOK EVENT: https://fb.me/e/5vGtAgeuD

Due to space restrictions, this Member Spotlight will be limited to 20 participants. RSVPs are required. Individuals in attendance may purchase food and beverages from the vendor directly.

We hope that you will join us as we celebrate the shared stories of our AKASF community!

Come join us for a low-key afternoon of socializing with your fellow adoptees and playing some fun board games! This is an adoptee only event that is geared towards folks who are new or returning to the AKA-SF community, who are looking to form meaningful connections with other adoptees. We’ve reserved a semi-private table to promote a cozy atmosphere.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/n8qrwkCsGa4Fyzqk6

Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/790967023238722/

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2024 (1-4 PM)
WHERE: The Game Parlour (1342 Irving St, San Francisco 94122)
The board game cafe is close to the N Bus line stop at Judah &15th Avenue. The cafe has food and drinks available for purchase. We have a semi-private table reserved for the group.
WHO: Adoptees only (Event capped at 10 people maximum – registration will be first come first serve!)
COST: FREE!

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us July 27th from 11am-4pm for the AKA-SF Squid Games (and our annual summer picnic). This family friendly event will be at Lindley Meadow in Golden Gate Park. We have reserved tables 3&4 and will be firing up the grill!  Bring a dish to share and be ready for some friendly competition 😈. Register here or the link below. Hope to see you there!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Picnic runs from 11 AM – 4 PM

  • AKA-SF will be providing tacos (sorry we didn’t do Korean but we were looking for easy finger foods!) and the food should arrive by 11:30ish

  • Squid Games will start promptly at 1 PM after lunch for those who wish to participate

RSVP

If you have not already RSVP’d please be sure to do so here! Please feel free to pass this email along to others who you know will be attending but were not on our RSVP list!

WHAT TO BRING

• Bottle of water (we will have some bottled water but we encourage folks to also bring their own)

• Picnic blanket, chairs, loungers, etc.

• Whatever you signed up for on the RSVP sheet

• A coat if you are cold natured (high tomorrow will be 61)

• Your game face

MAP OF PARK

We have reserved tables 3 & 4 in Lindley Meadow at Golden Gate Park.

PARKING & TRAFFIC

As we all know, parking in San Francisco can be chaotic at times. In the past we haven’t had any issues with finding parking near Lindley Meadow. Something else to be aware of though is SF will be hosting their yearly marathon. We expect the runners to have already passed by the start of our picnic, but know that there could be some impacts to traffic. Please be sure to review the Impact on San Francisco’s Neighborhoods and Suggested Detours before making your way to the park.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the picnic tomorrow and safe travels!

ABOUT THE EVENT

AKA-SF is excited to announce our second Member Spotlight as part of an ongoing series! Our Member Spotlights allow our community to share their adoption stories and journeys in whatever way they feel most comfortable. Since the format of these Member Spotlights is primarily driven by the guest speakers – the group space, size, and discussion format of these Member Spotlights will vary from speaker-to-speaker. The ultimate goal with our Member Spotlights, is to create a platform for those who wish to share their adoption story, while also allowing others to engage and deeply connect with those shared journeys.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: With respect to these individual’s personal stories, AKA-SF would kindly ask that attendees not video or audio record Member Spotlights unless the speaker(s) has/have given explicit permission to do so.

INTRODUCING ERIK KEMP

Meet Erik Kemp – writer, performer, and Korean Adoptee. He has performed his work and spoken publicly in front of many audiences both in-person and virtual events with BIPOC Adoptees, Adoptee Open Mic, and The Janchi Show. From Denver, Colorado to Koreatown, Los Angeles, Erik’s journey is only the beginning.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 2 – 3:30 PM (PST)
WHERE: Via Zoom (Be sure to RSVP for the Zoom link!)
WHO: To ensure that we are keeping adoptee voices at the center of this discussion, this event will be for adoptees only.
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/9fWF8rz1iz98pWVV7
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://fb.me/e/8KnoQ821m

ABOUT THE EVENT

In June, The Association of Korean Adoptees (AKA-SF) is excited to host, “A Conversation with Nicole Chung .” In preparation for the event and in support of Nicole’s new book, A Living Remedy, AKA-SF will offer the first 10 registrants discounted books at $10/ea. (The first registrants will be contacted directly by AKA-SF with further instructions to receive their discounted books.)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nicole Chung’s A Living Remedy was named a Notable Book of 2023 by The New York Times and a Best Book of the Year by over a dozen outlets, including Time, USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Electric Literature, and TODAY. Her 2018 debut, the national bestseller All You Can Ever Know, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, a semifinalist for the PEN Open Book Award, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, and an Indies Choice Honor Book.

Chung’s writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Time, The Guardian, GQ, Slate, Vulture, and many other publications. Previously, she was digital editorial director at the independent publisher Catapult, where she helped lead its magazine to two National Magazine Awards; before that, she was the managing editor of The Toast and an editor at Hyphen magazine. In 2021, she was named to the Good Morning America AAPI Inspiration List honoring those “making Asian American history right now.” Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in the Washington, DC area.

Publicist: Sonya Cheuse, Ecco
Literary agent/foreign rights: Maria Massie, Massie & McQuilkin
Author website

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (PST)
WHERE: Zoom link will be shared with those who RSVP
WHO: Open to everyone
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/L566DWddbZG363wE9
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://fb.me/e/aDN3vYefX