Events for May/30/2026
Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective
The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955, Shandong Province, China). The works on display span nearly sixty years, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast ... Read more
Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.
Heart on Fire, Brain on Ice: Philippine Nonfiction since 2000
Direct and political in their aims, these documentaries, features and shorts mostly unreleased and unseen in the United States, take a clear-eyed view of the Philippines’ most exploited—landless peasant farmers, urban poor displaced by development, generations of indigenous families affected by toxic waste left behind by U.S. military bases—as well as those among them who ... Read more
Lucky FM 2
Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes, drums, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps, the International Hotel, Vincent Chin, and today. Performed viscerally through ... Read more
Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory, historical memory, feminism, democracy, and education
Since 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible.
Movie: Forge (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
In this thriller, In Miami, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a ... Read more
Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
A high-octane, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power.
PAC NYC Family Day 2026
PAC NYC brings together families and artists for an unforgettable day of indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, live music, and more. Celebrate the stories, voices, and cultures of New York City through engaging activities that will make you feel right at home as you explore the magic of the arts. Reservations are ... Read more
Chinatown History & Design Tour
Join Mott Street Girls and award-winning graphic designer Zipeng Zhu for a walking tour of Manhattan’s historic Chinatown! Discover vibrant local businesses and uncover the neighborhood’s rich history while diving deep into the signage, graphics, and visual language that bring the streets to life. The starting location for this tour will be shared with attendees ... Read more
Paper Cutting Workshop: Cutting Through Time
Explore the timeless craft of Chinese paper-cutting as you transform simple materials into intricate works of art. Learn traditional folding techniques, creating beautiful, symmetrical designs as you uncover the cultural symbolism and enjoy the meditative nature of this peaceful, hands-on practice. This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board, ... Read more
Outdoor Closing Celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
Join us for an outdoor closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026 Saturday May 30th, Free! “The Pit”, Sara D Roosevelt Park between Delancey and Broome 4:30 PM ‘Tongues’ by Yibin Wang – storytelling and interactive games about native languages 5:30 PM BombaYo – a joyous session of bomba, Puerto Rican & African influenced ... Read more
10th Orchid Pavilion Gathering Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
In 1930, China Institute of America invited Mei Lanfang to make his triumphant debut on Broadway. Nearly a century later, we proudly present a one-time-only opportunity to once again be immersed in the artistry of an internationally acclaimed Peking opera star. China Institute is honored to host Hu Wenge, a master of the Mei School ... Read more