Taiwanese American Professionals - Orange County Chapter

03/02 TAP-OC Lunar New Year Banquet
2024-03-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classic Chinese Restaurant, 23565 Moulton Parkway #C, Laguna Hills, 92653, United States
Lunar New Year is a time to reconnect with friends and make new friends. Please join Taiwanese American Professionals Orange County (TAP-OC) for our Lunar New Year Celebration Banquet.
Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Location: Classic Chinese Restaurant, 23565 Moulton Parkway #C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Ticket Price: $60.00
To purchase tickets, please use the QR Code above or click here.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!

5/11 TAP-OC Beach Spring Clean Up
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Huntington Beach Surf Lifesaving Association, 103 Pacific Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
TAP-OC is having its annual beach clean-up to support our community! What better way to start the Mother’s Day weekend than by help cleaning up Mother Earth🤰🌎 at Hungtinton Beach! This is a great chance to join your fellow TAP members, to enjoy the beach on a beautiful saturday in Orange County, and to get some exercise(s) all in one go!
Trash bags and tongs will be provided. Reserve your spot now!
Check out our FB event page for more details:
https://facebook.com/events/s/tap-oc-spring-beach-clean-up-5/827859386055996/

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08/17/2024 TAP-OC Birthday Tiki Party
2024-08-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Fun Zone Boat Company, 700 Edgewater Place, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
Ahoy, beach lovers and party enthusiasts!
Get ready to lei back and lei loose at the TAP-OC Birthday Tiki Boat Party — a sunset cruise that’s sure to make waves !
Picture this: a buffet dinner fit for Sea Kings and Queens , an open bar that’ll keep the good times flowing like a Hawaiian waterfall, and music spun by our very own DJ Captain Aye-Aye .
Dance the plank away under the warm glow of the sunset , and don’t forget to test your luck with our booty-full raffles and games. It’s an evening where even Poseidon himself would trade his trident for a tiki mug ! So grab your flip-flops and show off your favorite tropical prints . This party’s going to be a shell of a good time!

Date and Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 6:30pm to 10pm
*Boarding is from 6:30pm to 7pm. The boat will depart at 7pm promptly.
Admission:$80 Early Bird Ticket (Available until August 1)$100 Regular Ticket
Location: Fun Zone Boat Company, 700 Edgewater Place, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Dress Code: Summer colors and tropical prints encouraged
Parking: Parking lots and street parking available

09/21/2024 TAP-OC Mid Autumn Potluck
2024-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Irvine
TAP-OC Presents to you TAP-OC Mid Autumn Potluck

Date : September 21st Time: 5-9pmLocation: (in Irvine) Location in Google Forms
Bring your favorite dish to share with wonderful people. Come make a new friend and try a new dish. We will also have the pomelo hats in which you can wear over your head for cute photos. Lastly there will be FREE MOONCAKES to sample *while supplies last

link to sign up https://forms.gle/j8ebwxpmWvJphDRg7

10/30/2024 TAP-OC October Tappy Hour
2024-10-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Bacchus Bar and Bistro, 6735 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine, CA, United States
No better way to celebrate the Halloween Spirit than meeting new people over delicious drinks and food. Come dressed in your best costume and let’s celebrate the holiday spirit together! 🎃
RSVP via this link…https://tinyurl.com/tap-oc-tappy-hour-102024
Details:
📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, 10/30/2024, 7pm – 10pm
📍Location: Bacchus Bar and Bistro, 6735 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92603
https://maps.app.goo.gl/A7dMPXYAPesuwevw5

12/6/2024 TAP Happy Hour
2024-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Crowne Plaza, 3131 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Come join us for the final happy hour of the year! We look forward to seeing everyone at the event. If you have any questions feel free to message us.

1/5/2025 TAP-OC New Year Resolution Hike
2025-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Rock Trailhead, 1 Concordia, Irvine, CA, 92612, United States
Kick off your 2025 with fresh air, great company, and a dose of motivation on the TAP-OC New Year Resolution Hike! 🥾✨ Join us for a hike that’s all about setting intentions, embracing nature, and maybe making that resolution to be outdoors more (because who doesn’t need a little fresh air in the New Year? 😉).
Whether you’re looking to get those 2025 fitness goals rolling or just want a fun, scenic stroll with like-minded people, this hike is for you! Along the way, you’ll enjoy the beautiful views, chat about your New Year’s resolutions (or not—we won’t judge), and share some laughs while checking off those 10,000 steps. 🌲🌳
Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 to 11 AM
📍 Location: Turtle Rock Trailhead, 1 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612
👟 What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and your best hiking spirit!
🎉 Bonus: Hike buddies who will cheer you on for every step!
Let’s make 2025 the year of good vibes, good views, and definitely good times. See you on the trail—let’s hike those resolutions into reality! RSVP via link.

1/16/2025 TAP-OC Hoppy Hour
2025-01-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Left Coast Brewing Distillery Smokehouse, 6652 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
New year, new cheers! Kick off 2025 the right way—by sipping craft brews with old and new friends! Join us at Left Coast Brewing for a night of hops, laughs, and maybe some resolutions we’ll forget by February. See you there! 🎉🍺
📅 Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 7 to 10 PM
📍 Location: Left Coast Brewing Distillery Smokehouse, 6652 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
RSVP via link.

2/9/2025 Superbowl Potluck
2025-02-09 14:30 - 19:00 | Taiwan Archive Center, 22 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA, United States
Join us for a Superbowl Potluck
Location: TA Archives Center Irvine
To enter you must bring a dish to share with others. Please bring your own alcohol and dress for the team you plan to support. There will be a BBQ grill available and a large TV. Please be mindful of common allergies when you prepare food to share with others.

2/22/2025 Tang Yuan Making
2025-02-22 13:30 - 16:30 | TECO (Santa Ana), 2901 W. MacArthur Blvd. #115, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Join us on Feb 22nd to celebrate the Lantern Festival with hand-made Tang Yuan 🌕🏮
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lantern-festival-tang-yuan-workshop
Come for a fun afternoon of making tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) and share this delightful treat together!
Date: February 22nd (Sat) 1:30 pm-4:30 pm (PST)
📍Address: 2901 W. MacArthur Blvd.# 115 Santa Ana, CA 92704
– Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Santa Ana
Fee: 10 USD
*Allergy Information:
Tang yuan fillings could contain sesame, peanuts, wheat, soy, cashews, red bean, and butter.

4/4/2025 TACL Retreat: TAPpy Hour
2025-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | The Bungalow Long Beach, 103 Corona Ave, Long Beach, CA, , CA 90803-3316, United States
We are kicking off the TACL retreat weekend here with drinks and good vibes at The Bungalow in Long Beach! Come mingle and network with fellow TACL community members traveling in from around the country (Boston, New York, Washington DC, Austin, Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and more)!
Don’t forget to RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/XWenF1Wxyk1EdJ10cJQD

6/18/2025 TAP-OC Tappy Hour @ Dave & Busters
2025-06-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Dave & Busters, 661 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
The summer season is officially upon us ☀️ Join TAP-OC for TAPpy Hour and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and drinks! 🍻
📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, June 18, 6pm – 10pm
📍 Location: Dave & Busters, 661 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Enjoy 50% off drinks from 6-7pm as well as 50% off all games all night!

8/2/2025 Beachella
2025-08-02 14:00 - 22:00 | Huntington City Beach, 21579 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
Jaw ready for this!?! 8/2 Saturday 2PM-10PM. It’s time to get your Beach on with TAP-LA & OC! We’re partnering up to present to you our annual Beachella event at Huntington Beach!–Come Hang Ten and Sea all your vibin Socal friends. Pop out of your Shell and meet other members from OC and LA chapters. Perfect time to touch grass and sand! ‍–Enjoy beach games, music, food, drinks, a beautiful sunset, and s’More s’mores than your heart can ever desire. You definitely will be vibing to the beats our DJs will be spinning up. –P.S. If you’re a Crabby person, leave that Beachy attitude behind. –Ticket Prices:$25 Early Bird (through July 26th)$35 Regular (through Aug 2th)–WALK-INs WON’T BE ACCEPTED!!–Please register and buy tickets in advance to sWave time! All Sails are final. –Registration link: https://tapla.wildapricot.org/event-6250024—Food: Food (taco stand: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas) will be Surfed at 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Drinks and other snacks will be provided as well.
Beach parking: $20/vehicle. Cash or Credit/Debit cards. There may be street parking on Brookhurst St., as well. CarPooling and arriving early is highly recommended.
Bring chairs, beach towels, BYOF (bring your own flashlights/lanterns for when it gets dark!), frisbees/balls, and sunscreen! Make sure to bring a jacket!!!
If you have any questions or have additional pun recommendations, reach out to: Eric.Yen@tap-la.org or Lee.Yu@tap-oc.org

Lunar New Year Arts & Crafts Workshop
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Taiwan Archive Center, 22 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA, United States
Get ready to ring in the Lunar New Year with creativity, color, and a little extra luck! Join TAP-OC at our festive Decoration Workshop where you’ll get hands-on with traditional crafts and make your own meaningful keepsakes.
Try calligraphy to write your own Spring Festival couplets, explore the delicate art of paper-cutting, decorate a glowing lantern to light up the new year, and create a one-of-a-kind Horse zodiac craft that represents you as we gallop into the Year of the Horse.
We’ll have light snacks and refreshments to keep the creative energy flowing. Spots are limited, so RSVP soon and take advantage of early bird pricing before it trots away!

Register via Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tap-oc-lunar-new-year-decoration-workshop

Mahjong & Boba Social
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Taiwan Archive Center, 22 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA, United States
Tiles, trials, and tapioca smiles! Join TAP-OC for a laid-back Mahjong & Boba Social where the vibes are sweet and the competition is brew-tifully friendly.
Whether you’re a seasoned tile master or just here to spill the tea, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy classic mahjong plus a variety of board games throughout the day — so you can mix, match, and play your way.
Admission includes a delicious boba drink from Wushiland, because great strategy requires great sipping.
Spots are limited, so don’t leaf it for later — grab your seat before they’re gone!
Register via Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/…/tick…/tap-oc-mahjong-boba-social
