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SUMMARY:Play - Chinese Republicans
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Roundabout this winter\, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin\, directed by Chay Yew.  \nThree high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs\, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie\, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce\, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best\, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.   \nShifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism\, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice\, and tells a truly American story.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/play-chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
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SUMMARY:Exhibition - LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art
DESCRIPTION:LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art explores the intersection of art and sports through the work of contemporary Asian and Asian American artists. While often considered distinct fields\, this exhibition highlights how sport and artistic expression serve as interconnected arenas. Featuring artists and collectives across a wide range of artistic media\, LEGENDS examines how artists of Asian descent engage with the shared language of art and sport to reflect identity\, nationalism\, the body\, and performance.  \nThe first exhibition to specifically focus on the relationship between art and sports within contemporary Asian and Asian American art\, LEGENDS will debut works by The Chinatown Basketball Club\, Kaarina Chu Mackenzie\, and Astria Suparak. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/exhibition-legends-athleticism-in-asian-american-art/
LOCATION:Queens College – Godwin-Ternbach Museum\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall\, Flushing\, NY\, 11365
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T201917Z
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SUMMARY:Play - Jesa
DESCRIPTION:JESA by Jeena Yi\, directed by Mei Ann Teo\, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of the “perfect family gathering.” When four estranged Korean American sisters reunite in Orange County to perform their father’s Jesa—a traditional ritual honoring the dead—old wounds erupt\, secrets surface\, and ghosts (literal and emotional) refuse to stay buried. With razor-sharp dialogue\, explosive humor\, and unexpected tenderness\, JESA asks how we honor our ancestors when we can barely stand each other. Come for the sibling brawls and burning shrimp\, stay for the aching truth of what binds us. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/play-jesa/
LOCATION:The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week - Stress\,Trauma and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Forever Spring Impact Campaign will host a Brain Awareness Workshop as part of the global Brain Awareness Week (March 16–22\, 2026)\, bringing together scientists\, educators\, and community advocates to explore how stress affects teen brain development and what families can do to support youth mental health. \nThe workshop is designed to make neuroscience accessible to the public by combining scientific insight with storytelling and culturally responsive education. As part of its educational outreach\, the Brain Awareness Workshop is partnering with Anaheim Union High School District’s Cambridge Virtual Academy to use the program as an educational module in classrooms\, helping students learn about brain health and stress during adolescence. \nThe event will take place virtually and is open to educators\, parents\, students\, health professionals\, and community members interested in youth mental health and brain development. \nThe workshop is produced by Right Here in My Pocket as part of the Forever Spring Impact Campaign\, a storytelling and public education initiative that uses film\, community dialogue\, and science-based information to address mental health disparities affecting Asian American communities. \nAbout the Forever Spring Impact Campaign \nThe Forever Spring Impact Campaign is a public education and storytelling initiative that highlights mental health disparities in Asian American communities\, particularly among Southeast Asian populations. Through film\, community conversations\, and partnerships with educators and scientists\, the campaign seeks to reduce stigma and expand culturally responsive mental health awareness. \nView videos online at https://www.youtube.com/@RightHereInMyPocket \n\nMonday\, March 16 — Echoes of the Past\nTuesday\, March 17 — Infancy Memory Architecture\nWednesday\, March 18 — The Teenage Brain\nThursday\, March 19 — From Trauma to Healing\n\nPartners: \n\nThe Center for Transition to Parenthood at Columbia University\nCognition\, Affect\, and Neurodevelopment in Youth Lab at UCLA\nAnaheim Union High School District- Cambridge Virtual Academy\nTell My Story\nParents Are Human \nHome for Refugees
URL:https://aaari.info/event/brain-awareness-week-stresstrauma-and-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260223T220201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T220201Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Hess Week with Scholar in Residence Russell M. Jeung
DESCRIPTION:Join Brooklyn College’s Ethyle R. Wolfe Institute for the Humanities for a week of public talks in honor of Professor Russell M. Jeung\, the 2025-26 Robert L. Hess Scholar-in-Residence. \nTuesday\, March 17\nWelcome Ceremony\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nThe Lives\, Rights\, and Civil Liberties of Asian Americans in an Age of Mass Deportation\n2:15 PM to 3:30 PM \nWednesday\, March 18\nBelief and Belonging: Faith Communities and Justice\n11:00 AM to 12:15 PM \nRecuperating Collective Stories: Writing Chinese American Memoirs\n2:15 PM to 3:30 PM \nStruggling\, Surviving\, Thriving: Asian American Mental Health\n3:40 PM to 4:55 PM \nThursday\, March 19\nAsian American Movements for Racial Justice: Resistance and Solidarity\n11:00 AM to 12:15 PM \nHess Week 2026 is co-sponsored by The Asian American and Diasporic Studies Minor Program and The Brooklyn College Asian American\, Native American\, Pacific Islander Serving Institute (BCAP).
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-hess-week-with-scholar-in-residence-russell-m-jeung/
LOCATION:Brooklyn College (Library\, Woody Tanger Auditorium)\, 2900 Bedford Ave\, Library\, Room 150\, Woody Tanger Auditorium\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11210
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260306T203507Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea on Screen: KOCCA Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Korea on Screen is a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. In March\, we kick off the program with two extraordinary documentaries that explore the spiritual and cultural roots of Korea—from the “living goddesses” of the Jeju sea to the meditative philosophy of temple food.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-korea-on-screen-kocca-spotlight/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T092500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104000
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CREATED:20260220T163858Z
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SUMMARY:International Dialogue Exploring Comparative Education in the US and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:This session aims to explore ways in understanding cultures and education systems in the United States and Southeast Asia\, i.e. Cambodia through open and cross-country dialogue and communication. \nSpeakers\nFaculty of Education\, Royal University of Phnom Penh Faculty \nStudents with Human Geography\nBuffalo State University Students & Faculty
URL:https://aaari.info/event/international-dialogue-exploring-comparative-education-in-the-us-and-southeast-asia/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
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CREATED:20260313T175454Z
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SUMMARY:AAUC Town Hall: In Challenging Times\, Our Voices Matter
DESCRIPTION:Many Asian Americans are feeling the weight of today’s global conflicts\, especially with the war in Iran. The news is painful and the uncertainty is real\, leaving us searching for clarity and a sense of grounding. \nAt moments like this\, it becomes even more important to remember who we are as a community and the role we have played and continue to play in shaping America’s values\, resilience\, and moral leadership. \nThat is why we invite you to join us and reflect on Asian American contributions to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary. \nThis is not a distraction from current events. It is a reminder that our communities have: \n– Strengthened America’s culture\, democracy\, and civic life \n– We have helped guide the nation through past crises\n– Served honorably in our nation’s defense \nDuring the town hall\, Jack Hanna and Ted Fong will talk about people who are currently involved in shaping the country’s response to today’s challenges. We’ll show how Asian Americans have always been part of America’s renewal\, especially in moments of turmoil. We invite you to join the conversation. Your voice matters.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aauc-town-hall-in-challenging-times-our-voices-matter/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260318T230613Z
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SUMMARY:March 2026 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
DESCRIPTION:NCAPA will discuss federal policy updates\, including updates on Iran and domestic impacts\, voting rights\, appropriations\, a housing bill\, and student loan changes. AAPI Data will share the work of Dr. Jacob Wong-Campbell\, who is working on new ways of understanding multiracial populations. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/march-2026-aanhpi-community-dna-forum/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260220T162925Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Signing: Spent Bullets with Author Terao Tetsuya
DESCRIPTION:We push through one trial after another in pursuit of so-called success in a foreign land. But is all that effort worth it? How are expectations of masculinity tested in the lives of contemporary Taiwanese immigrants? How does queer identity complicate the choice to build a life abroad or to return home? Join author Terao Tetsuya and translator Kevin Wang as they draw on their experiences to discuss the themes of Spent Bullets\, unpacking the promise and heartache of Taiwanese tech workers abroad. Further\, Spent Bullets is a celebrated\, award-winning book with “Japan” itself being an important theme\, and the main character better understands themself because of their exploration of Japanese culture. Join us for a talk on meaningful topics raised by the book including immigration\, queer identity\, Taiwan\, and Japan. Moderated by editor Alexa Frank. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-talk-and-signing-spent-bullets-with-author-terao-tetsuya/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260313T172822Z
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SUMMARY:Passing\, Performance\, and the Price of Fame
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to be seen and what must be hidden to survive? In Chapal Rani\, Sandip Roy resurrects the life of Chapal Bhaduri\, the last great female impersonator of Bengali jatra theatre\, whose art blurred gender and performance even as the world around him narrowed. In Love\, Queenie\, Mayukh Sen reclaims the story of Merle Oberon\, the first South Asian actor nominated for an Academy Award\, and who passed as white to ascend in Golden Age Hollywood. In conversation with WNYC Senior Reporter Arun Venugopal\, Roy and Sen explore the costs of visibility\, the politics of racial and gender performance\, and the fragile line between reinvention and erasure.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/passing-performance-and-the-price-of-fame/
LOCATION:The Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022030
CREATED:20260311T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183600Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East
DESCRIPTION:Called “One of the leading figures in North America’s burgeoning Asian music scene. A global musical alchemist and cultural agent provocateur” by Songlines (UK)\, Sunny Jain is a composer\, drummer\, dhol player and thought leader. \nSunny Jain’s Wild Wild East\, encompasses a myriad facets of Jain’s identity and sonically paints the journey of his own family’s immigration story. He sources musical inspiration from the scores of Bollywood classics\, Punjabi folk traditions\, jazz improvisation\, and rollicking psychedelic styles. His 5 piece band (drums\, vocals\, sax\, guitar\, bass) delivered a fiery NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2024 and followed it up with an electric live KEXP session in 2025. They toured North America appearing at the iconic Monterey Jazz Festival\, Calgary Jazz Festival\, Victoria Jazz Festival\, The Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, National Museum of Asian Art\, and the historic Bryant Park in NYC. In 2022\, the band made a milestone tour to Pakistan headlining Music Mela in Islamabad\, the Lahore Jazz Festival and performing with master Sufi dhol drummers Nasir Sain Wajdani and Sain Tanveer. Just months prior to that\, Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East performed on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the renowned Smithsonian Folklife Festival. \nWhile growing up with a deep cultural connection to his South Asian heritage\, Sunny Jain also fell in love with jazz music and prog rock. His eclectic musical upbringing has brought him to perform with percussion legends Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain and Planet Drum\, to pop icons Ed Sheeran\, David Byrne\, Jon Batiste and Italian Pop Star Jovanotti\, to many jazz luminaries. He has been at the zeitgeist of America’s South Asian sounds for the past 2 decades. He founded and plays dhol in the pioneering Brooklyn band\, Red Baraat\, and has drummed with some of the top South Asian artists out there (Ali Sethi\, Ganavya\, Arooj Aftab\, Vijay Iyer\, DJ Rekha\, Heems\, Karsh Kale and Junoon). He was the music producer for Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding Musical\, and premiered his first theatrical show\, Love Force\, in 2026 as part of the Under The Radar Festival. \nSunny Jain – drumset\, dhol\nBen Parag – vocals\nAlison Shearer – alto saxophone\, flute\nShubh Saran – guitar\nAlmog Sharvit – bass
URL:https://aaari.info/event/music-sunny-jains-wild-wild-east/
LOCATION:The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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