From classes to celebrations, CAAC programs bring Chinese American families and their neighbors together.
Classes and culture
- Free Kung Fu classes
- Shanshui painting and brush calligraphy classes
- Free story time in Chinese
- Cultural performances: traditional Chinese music and lion dance
- Chinese culture presentations at community spaces such as senior apartments (see photos)
Follow our events and news and join our email list for the latest class schedules.
Community celebrations
Our Lunar New Year celebration at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) every year since 2023, with a culture fair, stage performances and lion dance; the Mid-Autumn Festival party; and the International Heritage Fashion Art Show. See events or browse photos.
AAPI Book Drive
Each year we donate books celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander voices to Cambridge Public Schools, preschools, and Somerville schools. Since 2021 our five drives have raised more than $37,000 and donated more than 2,600 books. See the impact year by year or read the book drive news.
Cambridge Community Dragon Boat Team
Summer practices and racing at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, open to all levels. Meet the team or see team news.
Chinese Restaurant Free Library
More than 3,000 Chinese books in 9 restaurants across the region, free to borrow. Visit crflibrary.org.
Chasing the Dream Dance Showcase
Our annual dance show, a project of CAAC. Visit chasingthedreams.org.
Community service
Food bank volunteer shifts with the Greater Boston Food Bank, and donation drives such as dumplings for Lunar New Year. Volunteer with us.