Events for Sep/15/2026
Christine Choy Retrospective
A fall retrospective of nine preserved films by Christine Choy, the pioneering documentarian who spent five decades filming the movements and communities left out of the record. Films Screening at Anthology Film Archives (Sept 9 to 13, 2026) “Teach our Children”, “Inside Women Inside”, “From Spikes to Spindles”, “Fei Tien… Goddess in Flight”, “To Love, ... Read more
Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings
Artists Space presents “Multiple Offerings”, the first retrospective in twenty-five years dedicated to the groundbreaking work of the artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. She produced an expansive range of works comprising performances for film and video, installation, photography, artist’s books (including her genre-defying book Dictée from 1982), and works on paper, which will fill Artists ... Read more
Hidden in Plain Sight: Asian Americans and the Making of America
This September, in partnership with America250, the Asian American Business Development Center is proud to present Hidden in Plain Sight: Asian Americans and the Making of America, an immersive exhibition bringing more than 150 years of Asian American history to the center of the American story.
Play – The Cherry Orchard
Considered one of the great plays of the modern era, Anton Chekhov’s final play about a family on the edge of ruin is radically reimagined by acclaimed director and dramatist Simon Stone, who returns to the Armory following his blistering Obie-Award winning take on Federico García Lorca’s Yerma (2018). His refreshing adaptation resets the action ... Read more
Five Years after the Youth Protests: The Thai Monarchy Strikes Back
This talk discusses the Thai monarchy’s strategic response to the 2020 youth-led protests which called for reforms to the royal family’s place in national life. The speaker argues that King Vajiralongkorn did not merely seek to restore the status quo but executed a profound transformation which he terms ‘overt power codification and defensive hyper-personalisation.’ This ... Read more
Hidden Histories: Remembrance Awakened – Digital Storytelling Japanese Internment in Hawaii
Eighty years ago, Honouliuli Internment Camp closed its gates permanently after the last prisoner of war was repatriated back to their home country. In commemoration of this momentous anniversary, the National Park Service, in partnership with several organizations statewide, will have many events highlighting the theme of Remembrance.
The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art at The Met
Join us for our third annual Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art—a lecture series supported by the Rubin and hosted at The Met that presents expert insights into the greater Himalayan region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these rich traditions.
Making Mooncakes with Christine Wong
Join Think!Chinatown and Christine Wong, for a festive mid-autumn festival mooncake workshop. Learn how to make two varieties of mooncakes: baked and snowskin, in a variety of sumptuous flavors. Eat your creations while making new friends and celebrating the Mid-Autumn holiday.
Curator’s Talk: Strolling Together in the World of Chinese Art
Join three expert art historians in unraveling China Institute Gallery’s anniversary exhibition, China Institute Gallery at 60, 1966–2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art. Bringing decades of collective expertise, the speakers will recount the multifaceted stories and messages embedded within these works. They will unpack their ancient history, whether as objects of private scholarly ... Read more
Hawaiian History Month: Queen Liliʻuokalani
Join The Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop in honor of Hawaiian History Month. Join us to learn more about Queen Lili'uokalani (1838-1917), the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai'i.