Wishing everyone a joyous 2023!

New year, new TAP-SF plans! We have a lot in store for you all this year, including a fresh slate of events and new ways to get connected with us and others in the TAP-SF community! (Don't worry — all the fun will still stay the same 😉)

As we embark on a new year, it is also a time to reflect on the pivotal moments and accomplishments of the year before. Watch our 2022 recap on Instagram, and check out our favorite memories from last year via our blog below.

Sandbox Virtual Reality Game Day

When: Sun, January 15 from 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM 
Where: Sandbox VR (60 East 31st Avenue #2044, San Mateo)

Have you ever immersed yourself in a dream world where things appear so real and vivid, and where the line between reality and fantasy is completely blurred? That's what Virtual Reality gaming at Sandbox VR is like.

Join TAP-SF at Sandbox VR's San Mateo branch to experience one of the most popular virtual reality games — Amber Sky 2088. Reserve your seat below for this fantastic ride.

Optional brunch/ lunch afterwards (meal not included in the ticket price).

Board Games in the Park

When: Sunday, January 22 from 2:30 PM - 4:30PM
Where: Cataldi Park (2900 Cataldi Dr, San Jose)

Rescheduled from December! Come enjoy a peaceful afternoon outdoors and get your competition on by joining TAP-SF for some fun board games! Hosting board member, Edward, will bring games including Settlers of Catan and Camel Cup. Those that wish to play additional games can feel free to bring your own games as well. 

Sound Bath with TAP-SF

When: Monday, January 23 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
Where: Grace Cathedral (1100 California Street, SF)

Immerse yourself in sound and light at Grace Cathedral's Sound Bath with TAP-SF! The sound bath is from 7:00-8:30PM; doors open 30 minutes prior (doors will close at 7PM). For those who want to keep hanging out afterwards, meet us at the front door of Grace Cathedral and we'll get dinner and drinks nearby!

Note: You must purchase a ticket for the experience in order to enter, but please also RSVP below so that we know how many people to expect. Thank you!

Gathering Taiwanese American Community at Emeryville’s “Good to Eat”

On December 4, TaiwaneseAmerican.org founder Ho Chie Tsai gathered Taiwanese American foodies, media personalities, and community builders for a special “ja ban bae” (呷飽未 / 吃飽沒) tasting menu at Emeryville’s Good to Eat (GTE) Dumplings.

TAP-SF's Internal VP, Peter Chu, had the special pleasure of representing TAP-SF at the gathering while meeting leaders across the Taiwanese American community. Attendees shared an old-school Taiwanese banquet while learning about the elements of culture and identity that GTE aims to incorporate into each dish they create and serve.

Photo credit: Anna Wu Photography

SPARK Accel - Virtual Tech Accelerator for Taiwanese Americans is Back!

SPARK Accel, the nation’s first virtual accelerator and network for Taiwanese American entrepreneurs and leaders, will be holding its second program in April 2023. The program started in 2021 with 6 companies and a mentor group that included Kevin Lin (Cofounder of Twitch), Patrick Lee (Cofounder of Rotten Tomatoes), Wes Kao (Cofounder of Maven), Chieh Huang (Cofounder of Boxed), and Jonathan Chen (Cofounder of FiscalNote) among others.

We’re excited to be back and will be holding in-person socials across the U.S. in the next couple of months. Although our San Francisco social has already happened, we still have socials in other cities across the U.S. If you happen to be traveling to Boston or NYC in the near future, we'd love to see you at a social below. Please also spread the word to any friends living around those areas too!

- Boston on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
- New York City on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

In addition, we are currently recruiting for the SPARK Accel Leadership Team. It’s a great way to build relationships and a program that supports our community. Check out our openings and apply!

If you have any questions, please email spark@tacl.org.