Non AAARI Events

How do serious topics like living with a heart transplant or cancer translate into comics? And how are do those reflected experiences compare and contrast when it comes to North American comics and Japanese manga? Moderated by graphic medicine comic artist Kriota Willberg, Japanese manga artist Moka Onmae, her editor Tsubasa Kosaka from AKITASHOTEN, and ... Read more

Join us for the 2026 NY K-Tech Demo Day, an exciting showcase of 12 innovative Korean tech-service startups ready to expand into the U.S. market! ​Hosted by KOSME, KVIC, KTO, and KISED, co-hosted by Witness Creative Partners, this event brings together founders, investors, corporates, financial institutions, ecosystem leaders, and the broader tech community during NY ... Read more

With a philosophy rooted in simplicity, precision, and balance, Chef Dongsik Ok has reframed traditional Korean comfort food through a minimalist and modern lens. His eponymous restaurant Okdongsik’s signature dish is an elegant yet deeply comforting pork broth, dwaeji gomtang.  

Broken Rhythm stands as the first authentic documentary to delve into Bruce Lee’s unfinished film, Game of Death, while also exploring the legendary martial arts icon as a real, complex, flesh-and-blood human being. By using Game of Death as a lens, Broken Rhythm offers a candid, unfiltered view of Lee the actor, filmmaker, and artist. ... Read more

Join USI and Nonprofit New York for a day of workshops and networking. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to control costs, elevate employee well-being, and build workforces that can withstand uncertainty. Join USI and Nonprofit New York for a day of workshops and networking. Learn creative solutions to enhance benefits, ... Read more

The third webinar in this series examines the downstream effects of U.S. foreign policy through both a historical and contemporary lens. Drawing parallels across time, the conversation will explore how periods of international strain have influenced domestic policies and legal interpretations—from immigration restrictions to citizenship rights—and how these dynamics continue to evolve today. The session ... Read more

The Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program (SSTRP) at Roosevelt House, along with CIVITAS, a nonprofit aimed at improving quality of life in New York neighborhoods, invite you to attend a special event featuring New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn in conversation with SSTRP chair and founder Sam Schwartz. With a professional history ... Read more

Join the Asian American Education Project, NYC DOE's Department of Social Studies & Civics, and the Museum of Chinese in America for a full-day professional development workshop that invites educators to engage deeply with Asian American Pacific Islander history, identity, and civic belonging. Participants will: Learn from a panel of scholars who developed AAPI Hidden Voices materials, Dr. ... Read more

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents The Final Semester as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City. ... Read more

​Author Nicolas Niarchos joins us to discuss his new book, The Elements of Power, which tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonization of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Niarchos will be in conversation with the Director of NYU Stern's Center ... Read more

The practice of Tai Chi is about discovering yourself. It’s about forces of the world—both natural and unnatural—and how one relates to them… Art is about the same thing. -Li Zhi

Live Street Performance by the DRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE honoring and celebrating 100th Anniversary of the the First Chinese Baptist Church.

Beyond the Grave Sixty minutes. One final wish. A truth that will shatter your reality. When two gravediggers grant a dying woman’s haunting last request, they give her one hour of stolen life before the soil claims her forever. But as the clock ticks down, her final revelation will leave you breathless and your mind ... Read more

The 24th Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON®: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in Upper Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Rain or Shine. This event is free to the public and is presented by Lotus Music & Dance in collaboration with ... Read more

With Exhibit Curators Yin & Aaron, we’ll go behind the scenes of how T!C brings our neighbors’ everyday stories out into the world through our storytelling projects and exhibits.

Join Paddle for the Cure NYC for an unforgettable karaoke night celebrating music, community, and survivorship — all while supporting breast cancer programs.

  The Luce Scholars Program is a 12-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study.

In his new book, The Fourth Branch, Daniel Squadron—co-founder of The States Project, an initiative that organizes support for state legislatures, and former New York State Senator—argues that the real site of change, and the greatest opportunity for impact, lies closer to home. The Fourth Branch explores the role that state legislatures play in shaping everyday ... Read more

The Lortel Theatre and Rattlestick Theatre’s Global Forms Theater Festival are hosting a free concert presentation of FUSONG (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson, music by Cecilia Lin, based on “The Lost Daughter of Happiness” by Geling Yan, directed by Gabriel Barre) in NYC on Monday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Lortel Theatre, 121 ... Read more

In a moment unlike any we have faced as a global community, Race Forward believes that Racial Justice is more important than ever. In order to embed Racial Equity into all of our day to day operations as well as our responses in this moment we must continue to hold fast to a commitment that ... Read more

We cordially invite you to a screening and discussion of ‘Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America’ co-directed by Jon Osaki and Josh Chuck. The film explores the vital role of Ethnic Studies in redefining the narrative and promoting service to Asian American communities across the country. From the birth of Ethnic Studies at UC ... Read more

We are pleased to invite you to the 58th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans who are in the early to mid-stages of their careers to get valuable advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the legal industry. We have been ... Read more

Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for our Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3pm ET (12 PT).

We are pleased to invite you to attend our 14th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on June 10, 2026 that will feature Calvin Tsao, a leading architect, philanthropist, and educator. Calvin Tsao, FAIA is a leading voice in contemporary architecture, whose work draws from a deep engagement with a variety ... Read more

Join us for a reading and reception to celebrate Aisha Fukushima’s new book, Mostly Water. Presented by the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, in collaboration with the Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) at Columbia University. Mostly Water is a poetry collection born from years of navigating social norms that fail to capture what it means ... Read more

This workshop focuses on the role of power when addressing systemic racism and advancing racial justice. Systemic racism is a system of power–hierarchical, coercive, and oppressive power–based on race. Racial justice, to be achieved and sustained, also requires power–inclusive, collective, and liberatory power. As we do the work of racial justice, power plays a critical ... Read more

This conversation draws crucial connections between cultural work and labor organizing in working-class communities across New York City. Bringing together organizers, artists, and community members, the event traces how struggles over labor and land are deeply intertwined—from tenants organizing against evictions in Chinatown to campaigns resisting casino development in Flushing, and movements to decriminalize sex ... Read more

MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries.  Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity ... Read more

Queens World Film Festival and FTH proudly present Prideful Poetry, an intimate, high-energy evening centering LGBTQ+ voices through the power of poetry and spoken word. This curated event invites poets and community members to gather, connect, and share their work with an enthusiastic audience in the FTH gallery. Hosted by Avant Garbage, Prideful Poetry will feature ... Read more

A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours ... Read more

Part of China Institute's Centennial Celebration Series As China Institute celebrates its 100th anniversary, join us for a landmark AI Summit bringing together leading voices from technology, finance, education, culture, and entrepreneurship to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming our world. Featuring thought-provoking panels, networking opportunities, and student AI research showcases, the summit offers a ... Read more

Featuring a lecture by Lama Justin von Bujdoss, this session explores the role of ritual practice and meditation in transforming grief, loss, and violence into resilience and collective care. Drawing connections between Buddhist traditions and contemporary social justice work, the session considers how ceremony, blessing, meditation, and performed rituals can support processes of healing. The ... Read more

Family Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights, sounds, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE events to celebrate the holiday.

AAPIP is convening a funder briefing to address what the Callais decision means, what organizations need, and where philanthropy can act before 2026 election maps are finalized.

Join us for an Art Analysis Writing Workshop where we’ll be analyzing short stories, poetry, and visual art. In this encouraging space, we are cultivating an inviting environment for you to hone in on your own unique voice.

Japan Society presents a conversation with Dr. Joshua W. Walker, President and CEO, on the themes explored in his recent bookJapan, Beyond the Genkan. At a time of heightened global interest in Japan and shifting dynamics in U.S. alliances, Japan, Beyond the Genkan blends cultural perspectives with broader diplomatic and political insights, while simultaneously examining ... Read more

Join us at Bronx Library Center for a conversation with historian and author Tyler Anbinder, in conversation with curator Monxo López, as he shares both the oft-told and hidden histories of immigration in New York City, along with his experience writing City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic History of Immigrant New York. From immigrants who made a big splash ... Read more

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Brewer, Visiting Professor at King's College, London, on the differences, similarities, and trajectories of international sanctions on North Korea and Iran. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Dr. Brewer discusses evolving UN Security Council sanctions, their utility within larger diplomatic frameworks, their implementation and circumvention, and North ... Read more

Presented by Jill P. Buyon, MD, Sir Deryck and Lady Va Maughan Professor of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Division of Rheumatology; Co-Director, Colton Center for Autoimmunity; Director, Lupus Center. Join us for an insightful discussion on lupus, pregnancy, and interdisciplinary care.

Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence? Join A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance ... Read more

Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.  Synopsis Amid the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, Kelly travels to her grandmother’s home on the outskirts of Seoul, where ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents Peafowl as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City. Peafowl follows ... Read more

Alongside a few special guests, the afternoon will feature: Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people together and build cross movement, cross racial solidarity in support of human rights, dignity, and self-determination for all oppressed people. traci kato-kiriyama reading from their ... Read more

A skilled Board of Directors is key to fostering a resilient nonprofit organization. Directors often agree to serve on Boards because they support the organization’s mission, but service on a Board brings significant responsibilities. This webinar will address the role of nonprofit Boards of Directors and the basics of proper oversight in compliance with New ... Read more

Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we'll examine AAPI opinions on the American Dream, citizenship rights, the nation's 250th anniversary, and more. Don't ... Read more

Sangeetha Kowsik, Founder, Ihsan Ishan Design, Hindu Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor of NYU, founder of NYU Hindu Center Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works ... Read more

Voting does not have to be boring. If you’re stuck with the image of voter engagement as 2 seated volunteers sitting behind a table with clipboards, we’re here to expand your imagination when it comes to ways to engage communities around voting and civic engagement! Hear from our partners about ways they have moved from ... Read more

Join NCAPA and the Asian American Disinformation Table to learn about the impact of AI on racialized disinformation. Speakers will share about the impact of generative AI on AAPI communities, media literacy education, and implications on platform and federal policies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of AI on disinformation, including election-related ... Read more

China Institute of America invites you to an evening conversation with historian Professor Andrew Seth Meyer on his new book To Rule All Under Heaven: A History of Classical China from Confucius to the First Emperor. Through war, diplomacy, debate, commerce, philosophy, literature, science, and art, Meyer brings to life one of the most transformative ... Read more

Yoga at your desk is perfect for anybody who spends a lot of time working at a computer or in a cubicle. Join us on your lunch break to learn simple stretches and breathing exercises that can be performed while seated at or standing next to a standard office desk. It targets common areas of ... Read more

Join us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe), who will discuss her art book, Dear New York, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City, which celebrates New York's colorful streets, classic haunts, and simple pleasures. In addition to the discussion, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York, ... Read more

Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu, a creative director and educator, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event.