Non AAARI Events
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
80WSE, NYU 80 Washington Square East, New YorkLegacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated ... Read more
Play – Yellow Face
Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New YorkTony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized ... Read more
Documentary – Nurse Unseen
Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th Street, New YorkNurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.
Chinatown Arts Festival
Think!Chinatown Studio 1 Pike Street, New YorkChinatown Arts Festival returns to the neighborhood for the seventh year this October! Opening October 9th, our annual series of cultural programming features traditional Chinese folk art alongside emerging Asian-American artists. Chinatown Arts Festival celebrates the cultural richness of Manhattan’s Chinatown through Chinese opera, puppetry, film, visual art and music.
AAPI Training on Voters’ Rights
Free nonpartisan workshops for Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander community groups. Experienced lawyers will help community leaders and Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders understand: their rights in the election how to obtain language assistance typical voting problems and how to cure deficiencies. Attorneys will also cover the legal rules regarding electoral and voter education activities for tax-exempt nonprofit ... Read more
Virtual: Back-to-School Educator Evening
Join the Museum at Eldridge Street, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Henry Street Settlement, and the Tenement Museum for a virtual educator evening to learn about our tours, programs, and educational offerings for students of all ages. Since New York City’s earliest days, the Lower East Side has been a focal point for immigration. ... Read more