Non AAARI Events

LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art explores the intersection of art and sports through the work of contemporary Asian and Asian American artists. While often considered distinct fields, this exhibition highlights how sport and artistic expression serve as interconnected arenas. Featuring artists and collectives across a wide range of artistic media, LEGENDS examines how artists of ... Read more

From April 8–19, Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art presents the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films —A yearly festival that champions filmmakers from all over the world with distinctive visions and bold new ideas that push the art form into new terrain. Tenzin Phuntsog’s Next Life follows a Tibetan American ... Read more

The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out is a two night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity and social justice through the visceral language of dance.  Featuring works from: Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble, Dances We Dance in collaboration with Catherine Gallant (Dances by Isadora), Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, H.T. Chen & Dancers, Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, Monét ... Read more

Join us on Wednesday, April 15, during free hour (12:15-1:30pm) in the QCAP Community Space (Powdermaker Hall 251) for our final cozy Chai Chat of the semester: Spring Edition! Come be in community with Queens College peers and friends (bring your friends, too) and engage in some arts & crafts, light conversations, all while sipping some chai! No need ... Read more

Screening of the documentary "Invisible No More,"co-produced by Larry Tung & Mehrunnisa Wani. Asian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics—they are making decisive gains at every level of government. The rise in Asian American representation is unmistakable, with their growing political strength on full display, particularly in Brooklyn’s ... Read more

An evening born from the idea that the great works of literature were never meant to stay static on the shelves, the Living Library brings classic works of Indian literature onto the stage at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library to kick off the 2026 World Literature and Arts Festival. Join us as we reimagine stories and ... Read more

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU, New York Southeast Asia Network, and Espacio de Culturas at NYU present the Panawin Philippine film series for the Spring 2026 semester: Against Oblivion: Philippine Shorts from Cinemalaya and Sundance Venue:  NYU Espacio de Culturas | 53 Washington Square S, NYC 10012 Date and time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM ... Read more

Light of the Setting Sun (2024) is a patient inquiry and unfolding of filmmaker Vicky Du’s family’s history. For non-Columbia affiliates, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a government-issued ID (your name must match exactly the ... Read more