# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Asian American Film Series (Closing Night)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Please join us July 31st at 6pm for Closing Night for our 17-annual Asian American Film Series (AAFS) at the historic Alhecama Theatre for a special screening of THE MOCHI MOVIE, directed by Sky Bergman! 

THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition. (2026, 51 minutes)  


Q&A with director Sky Bergman and an outdoor reception will follow the screening. 


Event Details: 
When: Friday, July 31 at 6pm 
Where: Alhecama Theatre (215a East Canon Perdido St.) 
Cost: $5 suggested donation / Free for SBTHP Members 
 

For more information visit: sbthp.org/aafs
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/asian-american-film-series-closing-night/200030319045739
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Barbara
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alhecama Theatre
- **lat**: 34.423377214648
- **long**: -119.69828853073
- **full address**: Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street,Santa Barbara, California, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Asian American Film Series (Closing Night) being held?
  - **A:** Asian American Film Series (Closing Night) takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street,Santa Barbara, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Asian American Film Series (Closing Night)?
  - **A:** Asian American Film Series (Closing Night) is organized by Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Asian American Film Series (Closing Night) is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Barbara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Asian American Film Series (Closing Night) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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