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We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with a multi-week lineup spotlighting AAPI artists and featuring dance, music, film and more! Bring the whole family for free artistic offerings on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, including Friday movie nights, Polynesian dance lessons (Tuesday Night Dance), and Live on Argyros Stage concerts.

On May 10, join us for a screening of Funny Money (2013), preceded by a festive evening of music, food, and free activities for all! Enjoy fun photo ops, local food truck eats and a filmmaker Q&A led by the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA).

Event Schedule
6:30 PM – Enjoy food truck eats & free photobooth!
7:30 PM – Filmmaker Q&A with Funny Money Director Thien Do
8:00 PM – Funny Money

Admission
Admission is free with our new Plaza Pass! Before you arrive, sign up for free and download this digital pass to your mobile wallet for access to AAPI Heritage Month events along with thrilling live entertainment, exciting cultural experiences, and free community programming on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.

About Funny Money (NR, Runtime 1h36m)
In this slapstick comedy and winner of Viet Film Fest's Best Feature, the stressed-out manager of a company in Saigon that manufactures "ghost money" for funerals finds himself in possession of a torn bill that he cannot get rid of due to superstition around accepting or exchanging worn bills. After passing the bill off to an unsuspecting young woman seeking good fortune at a temple, a series of mishaps befall them both, entangling the two characters in a series of hilarious encounters as they attempt to escape their bad karma.

 

Know Before You Go
This is an outdoor event in an open plaza with limited built-in seating. Audience members may bring their own folding chairs if desired. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at George’s Café. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own refreshments, however outside alcohol, glass containers, tables, barbecues, and food preparation are not permitted on the Plaza. The Plaza can get chilly with occasional strong breezes. Please bring a warm sweater or jacket to ensure maximum comfort during the performance. The film will be screened with English subtitles. This show will not include flashing lights, theatrical haze and fog, or strobing effects.

This screening of Funny Money is curated by the Center’s community partners at VAALA. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is presented with generous support from Charlie and Ling Zhang and Bank of America.

Free Plaza Programming Presented by:

Samueli Foundation