May
16
Sun
NW PREMIER- Film Screening, Interview Emmy Award Director & Producer, Raffles
Buy tickets at Eventbrite: https://abovethedrowningsea.eventbrite.com
2:30 pm | Welcome & Intro
2:40 pm | Film Screening
4:10 pm | Meet Director Rene Balcer & his team
4:30 pm | Raffle drawing
2:40 pm | Film Screening
4:10 pm | Meet Director Rene Balcer & his team
4:30 pm | Raffle drawing
To celebrate API and Jewish Heritage Month in May, NAWMBA Seattle is hosting an award-winning film “Above the Drowning Sea”, directed by Emmy Award director & producer Rene Balcer and narrated by Golden Globes & Emmy Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies.
Buy tickets at Eventbrite: https://abovethedrowningsea.eventbrite.com
STORY
Above the Drowning Sea, a stylish documentary, tells the story of the dramatic escape of European Jews from Nazi-controlled Europe to Shanghai on the eve of World War II. As Hitler’s forces sought to expel the Jews from Europe, no other country would open its doors to the refugees. Their lives at stake, the refugees desperately looked for a way out from what would become the Holocaust. Then, a door opened on the east coast of far-away China, in Shanghai, an “open city” itself in chaos from foreign invasion and civil war. But getting there required a “golden” document to get out of Nazi Europe — a visa from China….
Above the Drowning Sea, a stylish documentary, tells the story of the dramatic escape of European Jews from Nazi-controlled Europe to Shanghai on the eve of World War II. As Hitler’s forces sought to expel the Jews from Europe, no other country would open its doors to the refugees. Their lives at stake, the refugees desperately looked for a way out from what would become the Holocaust. Then, a door opened on the east coast of far-away China, in Shanghai, an “open city” itself in chaos from foreign invasion and civil war. But getting there required a “golden” document to get out of Nazi Europe — a visa from China….
May
20
Thu
Join us online for a virtual TAPpy Hour!
Bring a drink or dinner and mingle with old friends and meet new ones! We’ll be using Discord (a chat and streaming platform) and will have breakout rooms to allow for smaller conversations and meeting new people every 20-30 minutes.
Bring a drink or dinner and mingle with old friends and meet new ones! We’ll be using Discord (a chat and streaming platform) and will have breakout rooms to allow for smaller conversations and meeting new people every 20-30 minutes.
Feel free to join or invite your friends, even if not in Seattle!
TAP-Seattle Discord server link: https://discord.gg/9nCHx98TSb
Set up: You will need a Discord account to communicate with others.
***Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
***Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/…/360033931551-Getting…
***Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/…/articles/360034842871
***Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
***Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/…/360033931551-Getting…
***Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/…/articles/360034842871
May
29
Sat
Do you always wish that you could be more fluent in Chinese-Mandarin?
TAP-ATX and TAP-SEA are coming together to bring you VIRTUAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: AAPI Heritage Edition!
You will have an opportunity to practice your Chinese in a judgment-free zone while making new friends. No matter what your level of Mandarin, you can come connect with us and learn about Taiwanese culture!
Join us on Saturday, May 29th 4-5:30PM (CDT), 2-3:40PM (PDT) virtually for an evening of fun conversation.
We will be using Gather.
Link here: https://gather.town/…/oezpEZlJMn…/TAPLangExchangeMay2021
Link here: https://gather.town/…/oezpEZlJMn…/TAPLangExchangeMay2021
Jun
10
Thu
Join us to shake off the stress with some Zumba! (Notice the new start time of 6:30pm)
We are excited to have instructor Grace Wu to lead us in this hour long fun session. Grace has been a licensed Zumba instructor since June 2014. She loves teaching Zumba classes because every class feels like a party! So, come party with us with some latin hits, Flamenco, and K-pop!
No experience is needed. Just come and have some fun!
This class is free!!! But please register with the Eventbrite link to receive the zoom link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tap-sea-zumba-workout…
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tap-sea-zumba-workout…
Setup: No workout equipment needed. Do make sure you have a decent space to move around with the screen in front of you to follow along and working audio hear the music. Stay hydrated!
Jun
20
Sun
Join us for our first in-person event since a long time!
Come spend a peaceful Sunday afternoon making beautiful sketches with watercolor colored pencils and markers! Bring your own chair/blanket and something flat and sturdy to put the paper on to draw. We will provide the drawing materials and instructions.
All levels are welcome.
Time: Sun June 20 @ 3-4:30pm (PDT)
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park https://goo.gl/maps/mcwxybJb2eanUDZh9
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park https://goo.gl/maps/mcwxybJb2eanUDZh9
Covid protocol: Please show us your vaccine card (digitally is okay) upon sign in. Keep your masks on and stay a safe distance from others. Please respect other people’s space as we all have different comfort levels.
Donations welcomed. Paypal (info@tap-seattle.org), Venmo (@TAP-Seattle)
Bellevue Downtown Park: Exact location will be posted on Facebook
Weather: If the weather is bad, we will postpone this event. Check Facebook for updates
Bellevue Downtown Park: Exact location will be posted on Facebook
Weather: If the weather is bad, we will postpone this event. Check Facebook for updates
Jul
18
Sun
Summer is in full swing! What better way to celebrate than to meet up at the park and grill some food! We’d like you to join us for a BBQ at Luther Burbank Park, located on Mercer Island. All we need you to do is bring your family, friends, and pets and be ready to eat, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
TAP-Seattle will be providing burgers, hot dogs, Taiwanese sausage, soda, water, and etc. We will also be bringing some outdoor games too. Feel free to bring your own games and lawn chairs! Bring swimwear if you want to take a dip and cool down, we are next to the beach!
Time: Sunday July 18 from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Price:
Early Bird (ends Fri 7/9, 11:59pm): $8
Regular (ends Wed 7/14, 11:59pm): $10
Last Minute (ends Sat 7/17, 11:59pm): $12
Day of (Sun July 18): $15
Early Bird (ends Fri 7/9, 11:59pm): $8
Regular (ends Wed 7/14, 11:59pm): $10
Last Minute (ends Sat 7/17, 11:59pm): $12
Day of (Sun July 18): $15
If you pay by PayPal (info@tap-seattle.org) or Venmo (@TAP-Seattle), register with Eventbrite and use promo code: TAPSFriends with memo: “BBQ”
Parking: Free park parking
So come out and learn more about TAP-Seattle, meet the board, network, and make new friends.
Please follow good COVID protocols and respect other people’s space. As everyone have different comfort levels.
Waiver of Liabilities: https://drive.google.com/…/1IlmJOJUjneelb7h4fAc…/view…
Please RSVP (by purchasing tickets) early so we can prepare food accordingly!!
For any questions, please leave a message on our Facebook page or email us at info@tap-seattle.org
Aug
3
Tue
TAP welcomes you back to in person tappy hours with three different drink vendors all in one location. Network with other young professionals and mingle with friends new and old over some of the best drinks Seattle has to offer. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great time!
T2 Cellar is an award winning winery. The Dailies is one of the newest sensations creating delicious fruit and milk tea drinks. Republic of Cider produces some of the most innovative ciders in the industry. T2 Cellar and Republic of Cider also offer take home options.
We will have a limited number of free burgers and hot dogs. We encourage you to bring your own meal or order delivery.
Parking
– Free on-site parking lot
– Free on-site parking lot
We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks when possible.
By attending, attendee agrees to the Waiver of Liabilities, COVID-19 Waiver, and COVID-19 Safeguards for All Participants found here: https://drive.google.com/…/1aXwUkSCJQvyYMErcRyr…/view…
Aug
11
Wed
TAP Seattle is hosting a special info session with Wendy Du, CPA, CFA, who has over 10 years of experience in Financial Service Industry. Wendy will share with us her knowledge about the current heated topic: The new Washington state law of Long-term health care act.
We will discuss about the Long Term Care Act in details and how it will impact on all W2 workers. There are deadlines for opt out and enrollment in 2021. You will explore alternative plans to maximize your benefits and save on taxes.
Please join us for a free zoom webinar! Also register with Eventbrite link below to receive the zoom link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tap-sea-understand-the-new…
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tap-sea-understand-the-new…
Aug
13
Fri
Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival 2021 is here!
This will be a hybrid format film festival.
We kick off the SeaTAFF celebration with a Drive-in Theater screening of “Dear Tenant 親愛的房客” at Vasa Park Resort, Bellevue!
Get your passes and tickets NOW! seataff.eventive.org
Enjoy the movies with friends and family while eating some delicious Taiwanese snacks and beverages!
Description:
Lin, a kind-hearted tenant, who has been looking after an old landlord (Mrs. Chou) suffering from late-stage diabetes and her nine-year-old grandson (Yo-Yu). However, after Mrs. Chou passed away under mysterious circumstances, things began going downhill. Li-gang (Yo-Yu’s uncle) returns from overseas and creates troubles when he discovers that the ownership of his mother’s apartment has been transferred to Yo-Yu, who has been legally adopted by Lin.
Lin, a kind-hearted tenant, who has been looking after an old landlord (Mrs. Chou) suffering from late-stage diabetes and her nine-year-old grandson (Yo-Yu). However, after Mrs. Chou passed away under mysterious circumstances, things began going downhill. Li-gang (Yo-Yu’s uncle) returns from overseas and creates troubles when he discovers that the ownership of his mother’s apartment has been transferred to Yo-Yu, who has been legally adopted by Lin.
林健一住在過世情人王立維家的頂樓加蓋成為了房客，並全心照料著立維年邁病重的母親與年幼的兒子王悠宇。在房東老太太過世後，悠宇叔叔懷疑母親的死因不單純，並深怕已被林健一收養的姪子會在「不正常」的環境下成長，遂向警局報案並提起對悠宇的監護權訴訟。在紛亂的大人世界中，法律能否維護悠宇與養父林健一這段沒有血緣的親情呢？
Director Yu-Chieh Cheng 鄭有傑導演
Year: 2020
Time length: 106min
Year: 2020
Time length: 106min
Logistics:
Door opens at 7pm.
Film will start at dusk (around 8pm something).
Door opens at 7pm.
Film will start at dusk (around 8pm something).
Nov
7
Sun
Join us for movie night, at the comfort of your homes, using Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party)! Let’s start the holiday season with the movie “Love Hard”.
You will need to have access to a Netflix account to view with everyone. We will be using the Chrome extension “Teleparty/Netflix Party” so we are synced to watch together (link posted here about 5 minutes before event start time).
Love Hard (2021):
A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love. An unlucky-in-love LA girl (Nina Dobrev) falls for a rugged East Coast guy (Darren Barnet) on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays—only to discover that she’s been catfished by his childhood friend (Jimmy O. Yang). Directed by Hernán Jiménez.
A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love. An unlucky-in-love LA girl (Nina Dobrev) falls for a rugged East Coast guy (Darren Barnet) on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays—only to discover that she’s been catfished by his childhood friend (Jimmy O. Yang). Directed by Hernán Jiménez.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10752004/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boMRfx6cjE
Movie length: 1h44m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boMRfx6cjE
Movie length: 1h44m
Set up info:
Download your Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) extension: https://chrome.google.com/…/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpn…
How to use Netflix Watch Party: https://www.netflixparty.com/
Download your Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) extension: https://chrome.google.com/…/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpn…
How to use Netflix Watch Party: https://www.netflixparty.com/
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