# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Oscar-winning star Ke Huy Quan joins us to talk about his memoir, "Never Say Die." A photo opportunity with Ke Huy Quan follows the talk.About this EventThis event will take place at the Elizabeth A. Hangs Theater at Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. All tickets include a signed copy of Never Say Die, and a photo opportunity with Ke Huy Quan follows the talk.Ke Huy Quan, Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, joins us to talk about his outstanding memoir, Never Say Die.About the Book“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 VuongIn 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 tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history.Ke 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 LA’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.ACCESSIBILITY: We never want cost to be a barrier to admission for our community. 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To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for this event, please email events [at] keplers [dot] org at least one week prior to the event.REFUND POLICY: All tickets are final and nonrefundable. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-clara/ke-huy-quan-with-gene-luen-yang/100001992374694344 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, meetups, art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-24T01:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Santa Clara Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 58.74, max: 84.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Clara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Santa Clara Convention Center - **lat**: 37.4046706 - **long**: -121.975247 - **full address**: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e49b6780c5ade2695f45b590fad1f310baa2b49092a974c0a521897505bf9636-rimg-w1200-h600-dc04988f-gmir.jpg?v=1784329391 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang being held? - **A:** Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang? - **A:** Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang is organized by Kepler's Literary Foundation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kepler's Literary Foundation's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Kepler's Literary Foundation a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Kepler's Literary Foundation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Clara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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