Events for Aug/11/2026

International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Praised for her moving and emotive onscreen presence, Ruan’s private life, which was frequent fodder for the vicious Shanghai tabloids, ... Read more

From August 8 to 18, 2026, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is ... Read more

From Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, American Doctor follows three American physicians— Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind, taking their battle from the front lines of war to ... Read more

On Tuesday August 25th join Dame Grace Young for a special evening celebrating the history, resilience, and future of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Grace is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year and a Julia Child Award recipient, honored for her work in preserving America’s Chinatowns. Hop Lee, 16 Mott Street, NYC 10013 August 25, 2026 6:30 – ... Read more

This event will explore why historic preservation is an important policy issue for AAPI communities and how it connects to broader work across immigration, civil rights, housing, health, education, and other issues. Attendees will learn about the federal policies and funding that support historic preservation, current and emerging threats to these efforts, and recent policy ... Read more

Celebrate the summer with us at our third installation of Kanpai Nights. The theme: Okinawa! Okinawa, part of the Ryukyu island chain, is a tropical paradise with a warm climate and beautiful beaches, and is the birthplace of Karate. Join us to enjoy the flavors and sounds of Okinawa. Guests are encouraged to wear Yukata. ... Read more

This ticketed event includes a paperback copy of See You at the Sunset. There will be a book signing to follow. Can’t attend the event? Signed books from Susan Lee, B.K. Borison, and Julie Soto will be available for Brooklyn pick-up and shipping here. Must order by August 4. About See You at the Sunset: ... Read more