TGIF Feature: CAAMFest moves into its second week with rap, concerts and more films

A tribute to long-time politician Norman Mineta opened CAAMFest. HALFWAY through its two-week treasure trove of films, videos, presentations, galas and awards, CAAMFest today (May 18) shifts to Oakland for a night of fist-pumping hip-hop, identity rap and dancing. Listen to the raps from some of today's up-and-coming AAPI rappers Ruby Ibarra, Lyrics Born and G Yamazawa. (Details below) CAAMFest highlights of the first week included a documentary about long-time politician Norman Mineta, a conversation with director Jon M. Chu and a tribute to actress Pei Pei Chang. DIRECTIONS IN SOUND: LYRICS BORN, G YAMAZAWA AND RUBY IBARRA - FRDAY, MAY 18TH AT STARLINE SOCIAL CLUB The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) invites you to CAAMFest’s premier music showcase, Directions in Sound, on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Starline Social Club in Oakland. This year, CAAM welcomes three bold and dynamic voices in hip-hop: the Bay Area’s own Lyrics Born and Ruby Ibarra will take the stage with rising star G Yamazawa. Don't miss out! Buy tickets on Eventbrite. Directions in Sound: Hip-Hop starring Lyrics Born, Ruby Ibarra, G Yamazawa Friday, May 18, 2018 9 PM - 1:30 AM Starline Social Club 2236 Martin Luther King Jr. Way  Oakland, CA 94612 This program is 21+. IDs will be checked at the door. Tickets Presale: $20 (General) $15 (Members using promo code) Free (CAAMFest36 All-Access Pass holders using promo code) At the door: $25 (General), $20 (Members) Free (CAAMFest36 All-Access Pass Holders with badge) Current CAAM Members and CAAMFest36 All-Access Pass holders, please send an email to events@caamedia.org to receive your promo code. The party continues Saturday night with Heritage SF, a festival and concert. (See details below) In the spirit of APA Heritage Month, CAAM joins forces with Boba Guys, ISAtv, and Undiscovered SF to bring you the first ever – HERITAGE SF. Heritage will star top artists such as Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna and Bay Area rapper P-Lo, and brings together the Bay Area’s best food trucks and retail booths for a free day of high-energy music and a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Mixing rap, R&B/soul, and indie beats, this festival within a festival is sure to draw large crowds. Learn more here. Heritage SF Festival & Concert for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Featuring Yuna, P-Lo, Anjali, CLARA, Year of the Ox, The Flavr Blue, JamieBoy, and more! Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Midway 900 Marin Street  San Francisco, CA 94124 Admission: Free Indoors: 18+ with ID Outdoors Plaza with art, food and exhibitors: All Ages The festival of films, food and culture will culminate on May 24 with a live presentation by performance artist Brenda Wong Aoki, "Aunt Lily's Flower Book: One Hundred Years of Legalized Racism." 7 p.m. at the Herbst Theater. ___________________________________________________________