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
The Benshi Tradition and the Silver Screen: A Japanese Puppetry Spin-off
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New YorkBenshi, Japan’s riveting “movie talkers” of the silent film era, drew in audiences with their live film narration and dramatic character portrayals, often with musicians providing accompaniment. This rich period of early Japanese cinema has a direct structural connection to the Japanese puppet theater tradition, in which chanters narrated stories and gave voice to silent ... Read more
Trump’s Second Act: What It Means for Asia and Pakistan
Join the Asia Society Policy Institute and The Express Tribune for a timely webinar analyzing Trump’s second term and its impact on Asia. Expert panelists will explore critical questions, including how intensified U.S.-China competition may shape relations with U.S. allies and partners in Asia, what Trump’s team and policies reveal about future U.S. priorities in ... Read more
Manhattan Borough President Capital Funding: Nonprofits and City Agencies (Info Session)
Prepare for capital funding application season by attending one of BP Levine's virtual information sessions. The Budget Unit will walk attendees through how to create the best possible application and answer questions about applying.
First Public Meeting of the New York AAPI Commission
Queens College - Goldstein Theater 64th Ave., Kew Gardens HillsThe New York Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission is tasked with enhancing the community's economic and social well-being and addressing the health and educational needs critical to AAPI communities throughout the state. Its mandate includes making policy recommendations, coordinating programs, implementing public education campaigns, and raising awareness among AAPI individuals about state and ... Read more
Radio Free Afghanistan: A Conversation with Saad Mohseni and Sophie Schmidt
101 Greenwich Street 101 Greenwich Street, New YorkJoin us for a book talk and reception with Saad Mohseni, CEO of Moby Media Group and 2014 Asia Game Changer. Saad will be in conversation with Sophie Schmidt, Founder and Publisher of Rest of World, to discuss his new book, Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul, and what the future of Afghanistan ... Read more
Gefilte Fish to Chop Suey: The History of Kosher Chinese Food in New York City
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Museum at Eldridge Street cordially invite you to a virtual seminar with Judaic Studies scholar Shiyong Lu on the history of kosher Chinese food in New York City. The debate over the Jewish craze for Chinese food erupted in the New York Yiddish press in the 1920s. ... Read more
Not Your Model Minority Movie: How Asian & Asian American Cinema Got Real
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New YorkFrom Parasite to Everything Everywhere All at Once, Asian and Asian American cinema are having more than just a moment—they're transforming the landscape of the film world. The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a nuanced, provocative conversation with Dr. Samuel Jamier, President and Executive Director of the New York Asian Film ... Read more