# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: presenting Never Say Die: A MemoirAbout this EventHarvard Book Store welcomes Ke Huy Quan—Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once—for a discussion of his new memoir, Never Say Die. He will be joined in conversation by Emiko Tamagawa—a senior producer of WBUR's Here & Now.TicketingTickets include admission for one and one hardcover copy of Never Say Die, pre-signed by Ke Huy Quan.Following the presentation, Ke Huy Quan will take photos with ticket holders. During the photo line, Quan will not be personalizing books or signing any memorabilia. Ticket holders should bring their own phone or camera if they would like a photo. Harvard Book Store staff will assist with taking photos. Please expect some wait time for the photo line.**Please be aware that while the church is air conditioned the temperature in the room can still be warm during the summer and early fall months. Please dress accordingly and feel free to bring water to sip on during the event. Please do not bring any other liquids other than water.Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event.About Never Say DieIn this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history.“A monumental work of self-discovery and the power and grace of communal survival. Quan's voice is crystalline and luminous, and his Odyssean journey to the screen is, in itself, a triumph of storytelling.” —Ocean VuongKe Huy Quan’s Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.’s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies.A star of two of the most beloved movies of the ‘80s, there appeared to be no limit to Ke’s rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar Wai. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn’t until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once, which surprised everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call Ke’s Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement.In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke’s extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.BioKe Huy Quan is an Oscar-winning actor who immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in Los Angeles. Discovered at an open casting call with no acting experience, he was cast at age 12 as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, followed by his role as Data in the beloved adventure classic, Goonies. As opportunities became limited, he stepped away from acting to study at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, graduating in 1999, and later worked behind the scenes as an action choreographer and assistant director. After more than two decades away from acting, he returned to the screen in Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All At Once, earning widespread acclaim along with the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since appeared in Season 2 of the Disney+ series Loki, starred in Universal’s Love Hurts, and voiced Gary De’ Snake in Disney's animated film Zootopia 2. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Echo. Photo Credit: Art Streiber - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/ke-huy-quan-at-first-parish-church/100001994303830442 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, trips-adventures, performances, meetups, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: First Parish Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.24, max: 48.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: First Parish Church - **lat**: 42.37452 - **long**: -71.1193466 - **full address**: First Parish Church, 1446 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cad6c247c800e8e97d0f37856c5154ad25c14cf612dc9fb414e013dd2c381244-rimg-w1200-h600-dc464942-gmir.jpg?v=1784579435 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church being held? - **A:** Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at First Parish Church, 1446 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church? - **A:** Ke Huy Quan at First Parish Church is organized by Harvard Book Store. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Harvard Book Store's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Harvard Book Store a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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