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SUMMARY:Screening - Stanley Kwan’s CENTER STAGE
DESCRIPTION:International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu\, known as the “Greta Garbo of China\,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Praised for her moving and emotive onscreen presence\, Ruan’s private life\, which was frequent fodder for the vicious Shanghai tabloids\, began to mirror the melodramas which brought her fame\, culminating in her suicide at age 24. Kwan and Cheung paint a kaleidoscopic yet intimate portrait of the ill-fated actress\, deftly blending lush period drama\, archival footage\, and metatextual documentary sequences of Cheung reflecting on Ruan’s legacy. The result is\, much like the films of Ruan Lingyu themselves\, “tender\, vivid\, and almost overwhelmingly moving” (Time Out). \nUse code AAARI for $4 discount.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-stanley-kwans-center-stage/
LOCATION:Film Forum\, 209 West Houston Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Storytelling Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From August 8 to 18\, 2026\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August\, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema\, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th\, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is here to cultivate the creation and viewership of projects featuring our under-told stories. The Festival celebrates stories from within the Chinatown community and informs our next generations of storytellers to come.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/chinatown-storytelling-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:Film: American Doctor (with Q&A)
DESCRIPTION:From Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng\, American Doctor follows three American physicians— Palestinian\, Jewish\, and Zoroastrian—united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza\, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind\, taking their battle from the front lines of war to the halls of Congress. \nFilmmaker Q&As Opening Week: \n– Tuesday\, 8/11 following 7:00pm show\, with Director Poh Si Teng and Dr. Thaer Ahmad\, moderated by Susan Sarandon \n– Wednesday\, 8/12 following 7:15pm show\, with Director Poh Si Teng\, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa\, Dr. Thaer Ahmad \n– Thursday\, 8/13 following 7:00pm show\, with Director Poh Si Teng\, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa\, Dr. Thaer Ahmad\, moderated by Film Critic/Jounalist David Ehrlich \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/film-american-doctor-with-qa/
LOCATION:Angelika Film Center\, 18 West Houston St\, New York\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T080000
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SUMMARY:Chinatown at the Table – An Evening with Dame Grace Young
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday August 25th join Dame Grace Young for a special evening celebrating the history\, resilience\, and future of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Grace is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year and a Julia Child Award recipient\, honored for her work in preserving America’s Chinatowns. \n\nHop Lee\, 16 Mott Street\, NYC 10013\nAugust 25\, 2026\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\n$75 Dames (with discount coupon code) /$85 Guests\nCurrent event maximum is 36 guests*\nWaiting List\nBYOB is welcome\n\n*An additional table has been added. We will add names to the waiting list if we exceed 36\, and will release seats if the waitlist reaches 12. \nEnjoy a family-style Cantonese dinner at Hop Lee\, one of Chinatown’s oldest restaurants\, where the menu reflects the cooking traditions brought by the first Chinese immigrants to America. The 9-course menu\, selected by Grace\, will include Cantonese Style Lobster with Longevity Noodles\, Singapore Chow Mai Fun\, and Steamed Egg Custard with Shrimp. After nearly closing during the pandemic\, Hop Lee has made a remarkable comeback\, earning a place on The New York Times’ list of New York’s 100 Best Restaurants in both 2023 and 2026. If you would like to enjoy wine with your dinner\, you are welcome to bring your own bottle. \nGrace will speak about why America’s Chinatowns matter and the challenges these historic communities face today. The evening will also feature Alice Liu\, second-generation owner of Grand Tea & Imports\, who will serve a special tea pairing with the dinner and speak about the realities of sustaining a family-owned business in Chinatown today. Each guest will receive a curated selection of teas from Grand Tea &. Imports to take home.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/chinatown-at-the-table-an-evening-with-dame-grace-young/
LOCATION:Hop Lee Restaurant\, 16 Mott St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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SUMMARY:Our Shared Legacy: The Power of Place In AAPI Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This event will explore why historic preservation is an important policy issue for AAPI communities and how it connects to broader work across immigration\, civil rights\, housing\, health\, education\, and other issues. Attendees will learn about the federal policies and funding that support historic preservation\, current and emerging threats to these efforts\, and recent policy changes shaping the field. This educational event will highlight opportunities for coalition partners to engage in preserving and protecting AAPI histories\, communities\, and cultural heritage.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/our-shared-legacy-the-power-of-place-in-aapi-advocacy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
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SUMMARY:Kanpai Nights: Okinawa
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer with us at our third installation of Kanpai Nights. The theme: Okinawa! \nOkinawa\, part of the Ryukyu island chain\, is a tropical paradise with a warm climate and beautiful beaches\, and is the birthplace of Karate. Join us to enjoy the flavors and sounds of Okinawa. Guests are encouraged to wear Yukata. \nThis event is free to enter and open to Japan Society individual members\, corporate members and the general public. \nComplimentary drinks will be served and food will be sold on site. RSVP required.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/kanpai-nights-okinawa/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
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SUMMARY:Susan Lee Brooklyn Event for See You at the Sunset
DESCRIPTION:This ticketed event includes a paperback copy of See You at the Sunset. There will be a book signing to follow. \nCan’t attend the event? Signed books from Susan Lee\, B.K. Borison\, and Julie Soto will be available for Brooklyn pick-up and shipping here. Must order by August 4. \nAbout See You at the Sunset: \nTwo enemies-to-lovers\, one unforgettable summer escape… \nJia Chung is living the dream…until she gets fired from her job\, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home\, she needs an escape\, fast. When Mimi\, her beloved grandmother\, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs\, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive—among people living their best\, sun-soaked\, fun-filled lives. So what if they’re all octogenarians? \nHenry Shin lives by the rules. It’s what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don’t fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry’s only family. How else can Henry make sure he’s settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes\, daily happy hours\, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center\, leading the charge\, is a bright\, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung. The same face he’d had a one-night stand with a few months back. And the same woman Henry was forced to terminate at his company the morning after. \nAs carefree days turn into hot\, steamy nights\, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons\, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset? \nAbout Susan Lee: \nSusan Lee is the author of the young adult romantic comedies SEOULMATES and THE NAME DROP. Her work has been featured in national outlets such as Buzzfeed\, NPR\, and Pop Sugar. A graduate of UC San Diego\, Susan built a career as an HR executive at some of today’s hottest companies\, until she realized that writing stories was a more impactful and powerful format to change the world. Now she channels her energy into writing happily ever afters for those historically underrepresented in romance. When she is not writing (or painfully procrastinating from writing)\, Susan can be found down the rabbit holes of her many obsessions including listening to Kpop\, binge watching K-dramas\, collecting sneakers\, building mechanical keyboards\, and obsessing over her two adorable\, but ill-behaved chihuahuas. \nAbout B.K. Borison: \nB.K. Borison is the New York Times bestselling author of cozy\, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she’s not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things\, she’s at home with her family\, more than likely buying books she doesn’t have room for. \nAbout Julie Soto: \nJULIE SOTO is a #1 New York Times bestselling author\, playwright\, and actress originally from Sacramento\, CA. Her musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival’s Best Musical award\, as well as Best Book for her script. She is a musical theater geek\, fandom nerd\, and the author of many spicy fan fictions. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg\, CA\, with her dog\, Charlie. She is probably drinking coffee as you read this.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/susan-lee-brooklyn-event-for-see-you-at-the-sunset/
LOCATION:The Ripped Bodice\, 218 5th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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