Lafayette Reservoir Hike

Thank you to all who participated in the Lafayette Reservoir Hike and tackled a challenging incline! It was great to connect with everyone at the hike and afterwards at the brunch café, Lafayette Public House!

Dinner with TAP-SF (In the East Bay)

We had a fun and engaging TAP-SF Dinner at Chao Thai Cuisine in Oakland! We shared our background as Taiwanese Americans growing up in the United States or immigrating here later in life. We also spoke some Taiwanese phrases and words such as the different ways of saying apple in Northern versus Southern Taiwan. We were pleased to see so many East Bay residents join us for the evening. Thank you for those who made it to the dinner!

TAP-SF Volunteers with the SF Food Bank!*

When: Saturday August 20 from 10AM - 12PM
Where: Oracle Park Pop Up Pantry (495 Mission Rock St San Francisco, CA 94158)

This Saturday, TAP-SF will be volunteering with San Francisco-Marin Food Bank at their Oracle Park Pop Up Pantry. More info available through our Eventbrite page. 

*This event is sold out, and we are no longer accepting participants to our waitlist, but we are thrilled to see so much interest in serving our community. We will report out on how this event goes and look forward to seeing you at our next volunteer event!

Dumpling Making Cooking Class with Chef Henry Hsu of Oramasama Dumplings

When: Sunday August 21 from 11AM - 2PM
Where: Good To Eat Dumplings & Modern Taiwanese Cuisine
Register here

TAP-SF is partnering with Taiwanese chef Henry Hsu of Oramasama Dumplings to bring you a personalized dumpling making workshop! At the event, you will learn how to make two distinct types of dumplings (including the dough!), eat everything you make, and take home your own dough to make more dumplings at home (show off to your friends and family!). Come learn about the Taiwan-specific ingredients we will use as well as the history, heritage, and culture behind these dumplings while connecting with others with full hearts and stomachs. The class will take place outdoors and will culminate with a lunch made by you! Henry will round out the meal with some classic Taiwanese accompaniments. And beer will be available for purchase at the restaurant.

Tickets are $50. Please be sure to register on Eventbrite! Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable if you find someone else to take your spot (and let us know).

Friending For Grown-Ups

When: Saturday, August 27 from 3PM - 6PM
Where: Taksim
Register here

Join TAP-SF for an engaging presentation by psychologist Dr. Christine Chang, PhD, about how to make friends as an adult! In her presentation, she will cover a wide range of topics such as making friends, keeping friends, realistic expectations, and the impact of Taiwanese and Taiwanese American culture here. She will also lead us in interactive activities for us to participate in, such as pairing conversations.

After we learn tips for making new acquaintances and maintaining friendships as an adult from Dr. Christine Chang, come put the theory into practice by mingling and making new friends at our happy hour at Taksim! For those who want to keep hanging out, join us for dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant, and possibly followed by other activities!

Register on Eventbrite. As spots are limited, we kindly ask that you register only if you are certain you can attend, and please update your RSVP if you can no longer make it. Thank you!

TAP-SF Info Night

When: Tuesday, August 30 at 6PM
Where: Online through Zoom
Register here

Did you enjoy one of our TAP-SF events this past year? Are you passionate about giving back to the community or interested in making new friends? If you said “yes” to any of the above, we have great news for you: TAP-SF is looking for new board members to join our tight-knit community!

Join us on August 30 to learn more about how we promote Taiwanese American identity across the Bay Area, and answer any questions you may have about the TAP-SF board! We will also share out on the available board positions for 2022-3 and how you can apply.

Rebuilding Your Professional Network

When: Tuesday, Sep 27 from 5 - 6:30PM
Where: Sports Basement Bryant Street
Register here

After two long years and four virtual iterations, we are proud to bring back the in-person TAP-SF Speed Networking event!

Join us after work on 8/18 to meet accomplished professionals in the Bay Area (North, South, and East Bayers are welcome too!) This event is open to all professionals; whether you are hiring, looking to be hired, or just looking for like-minded acquaintances to expand your network!

Smart casual attire is recommended, but not required. Please bring business cards if you have them!

2022 San Francisco Dragon Boat Championship

The San Francisco Dragon Boat Championship is back after two long years! Hosted by the California Dragon Boat Association, the focus this year will be on rebuilding the local dragon boat community through racing. While there won't be a novice division this year, there will still be both an adult and youth race on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 respectively. Volunteer opportunities are also available!

Registration for this event closes on Wednesday, August 31.