Category Archives: San Francisco Bay Area

Fight on MUNI Bus Captured on YouTube

Posted on October 14, 2009 by phil

I may have been disappointed after watching Kimbo Slice fight on The Ultimate Fighter, but I didn’t have to wait long to watch another fight — this news segment on a fight between an Asian and Black woman on a … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), San Francisco Bay Area, WTF | 7 Comments

Ana Julaton Joins Manny Pacquiao as Another Filipino Boxing Champion

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeff

Manny Pacquiao isn’t the only Filipino boxing champion.  On September 12, Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton won the IBA Super Bantamweight championship (122 lbs) by defeating Kelsey “the Road Warrior” Jeffries.   We have written before about female Asian boxers defying stereotypes, … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese Indie-Pop Band WonFu to Tour the West Coast

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Ernie

Even though my parents came to the US from Taiwan in the 70s, I’m not a fan of Taiwanese pop music; maybe it’s because so much of it seem to come from Boy Bands from mainland China or consist of … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 9 Comments

SF: Papalote to Offer Special Chicken Adobo Burritos for Typhoon Ondoy Benefit

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Rosemary

It’s common in most metropolitan areas for one culture’s food to be crossed into another, and when it’s for a good cause, all the better. The Fulton street location of popular burrito chain Papalote will be serving Mexipino — that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area | 6 Comments

Protests Against New “Geisha” Bar in Oakland

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Moye

Folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) are reporting that a bunch of APA activists are upset at the Oakland Planning Commission for approving a permit for a new bar in Chinatown to be titled “Geisha”, stating that the … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), Business, Discrimination, San Francisco Bay Area | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Please Leave Our Noodles Alone!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by jee

Even though Southern California is a melting pot of different cultures and deliciously diverse dining, the ways of the yummy Asian noodles might be lost on lawmakers. Kim Tar noodle factory has been in business for 25 years, supplying restaurants … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Events: Music Nights in San Francisco

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! APAture 2009 Music Showcase – Come see what’s bubbling at this showcase of up’n’coming Asian American musicians. MTV Chi & Billboard-acclaimed indie heartthrobs Johnny Hi-Fi are featured, but … Continue reading →

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Fight AIDS with Art: Sing for China in SF Tonight

Posted on September 8, 2009 by John

The Sing For China tour will bring Hedgehog, Queen Sea Big Shark, and Casino Demon, three of China’s biggest and best indie-rock bands to San Francisco as part of an unprecedented effort by the Chinese music community to raise funds … Continue reading →

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Events: Nail Salon Worker Panels in San Jose

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! A Hidden Side of Beauty: Hazards Facing Nail Salon Workers – Part of South Bay First Thursdays, a panel discussion uncovering the true health cost of a $16 … Continue reading →

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“Asians Arts Museum” Parodies SF Asian Arts Museum Samurai Exhibit

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Moye

Being Asian American is hard, but can you imagine how much more complicated it is to be an Asian American BLOGGER? And life only gets harder each moment with the sheer amount of Asian American news that you have to … Continue reading →

Posted in San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts | 15 Comments

Nichi Bei Times Shuts Down: Blamed on the Internet, Lack of Community

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ernie

The SF Chronicle reports that The Nichi Bei Times, Northern California’s oldest Japanese American community newspaper will be shut down on September 10th. While the official reasoning for the paper shutting down is blamed on the gradual move from news … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events, San Francisco Bay Area | 3 Comments

“Ocean of Pearls,” a movie exploring one Sihk’s journey to find inner peace: Win tickets to opening weekend in SF!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to the winner, DavidNam811, who will receive a pair of tickets to watch “Ocean of Pearls” during its theatrical run in SF! When was the last time you saw a trailer and you were overwhelmed with the urge … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Promotions, San Francisco Bay Area | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments