Non AAARI Events
Events for Jun/03/2026
Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective
The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955, Shandong Province, China). The works on display span nearly sixty years, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast ... Read more
Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.
Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory, historical memory, feminism, democracy, and education
Since 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible.
Movie: Forge (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
In this thriller, In Miami, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a ... Read more
Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
A high-octane, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power.
Nonprofit Optimization Conference 2026
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
Geopolitics, Identity, and the Fight for Civil Rights
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 Roads Ahead: A Conversation on the Present and Future of Transportation in New York City
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
MOCA TALKS with Madelyn Postman – Staring into the Sun
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Madelyn Postman on her debut book Staring into the Sun: Stories from a Chinese American Family 1895–2015, a vivid work that interweaves memoir with the true histories of her Chinese American ancestors.