Since 2010, SBTHP has presented the Asian American Film Series, a free event held on Fridays in July at the Alhecama Theatre at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, in an effort to explore the history and cultures of the Asian communities that once thrived in and around the Santa Barbara Presidio area.

Finding Her Beat

For thousands of years women have been locked out of Taiko drumming. Not anymore. In the dead of a Minnesota winter, Asian drumming divas smash gender roles and redefine power on their own terms. FINDING HER BEAT that dives into the rhythms and struggles that lead to an electrifying historic performance that changes everything.  

A special performance by Ojai O’Daiko will follow the screening.

This event is free to attend for all SBTHP members, with a suggested $5 donation for non-members. Seating is first come, first served! 

​This film series is made possible by the generous support of the George H. Griffiths and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation.