This event is in the past.It took place on May 8, 2026 at Herbst Theatre.






Carved poems from detained immigrants become a haunting ballet. Huang Ruo's composition and AAPI choreographers transform Angel Island's painful history into an uplifting tribute to resilience at the intimate Herbst Theatre.
Contemporary ballet
AAPI stories
Historical resonance
Intimate venue
Tips
✨"not to be missed" (SF War Memorial)
ðŸŽ"beautifully curated" venue with excellent acoustics
🎨six AAPI choreographers collaborated on this production
Angel Island
Fillmore District






Carved poems from detained immigrants become a haunting ballet. Huang Ruo's composition and AAPI choreographers transform Angel Island's painful history into an uplifting tribute to resilience at the intimate Herbst Theatre.
Contemporary ballet
AAPI stories
Historical resonance
Intimate venue
Tips
✨"not to be missed" (SF War Memorial)
ðŸŽ"beautifully curated" venue with excellent acoustics
🎨six AAPI choreographers collaborated on this production
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