Non AAARI Events
Post-Election Analysis in the South Asian Context
Wondering how the U.S. election results could impact South Asia and South Asian Americans? Our panel of experts will break it down and explore what to expect in the coming years. Don’t miss this chance to get an in-depth perspective from those in the know!
MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) presents Move to Change
Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts (National Dance Institute) 217 West 147th Street, New York, NYMODArts Dance Collective (MADC) presents Move to Change - a festival which uses dance as a form of social justice and arts activism through the lens of BIPOC choreographers and cinematographers. The goal of Move to Change is to create cultural and gender affirming spaces for artists of color to educate, empower, & illuminate issues ... Read more
Post-Election Wrap-Up: Asia Policy in Trump’s Second Term
On November 5, voters flocked to the polls to elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. With a new phase of U.S. leadership on the horizon, how is the global policy community preparing for change? Join us for a post-election wrap-up webinar as we unpack the results and explore the implications ... Read more
Great Japanese American Artists: Community, Identity and Place
The Japanese American Association of New York 49 West 45th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NYEducator Joe Tokumasu Field will speak about the lives and practices of prominent Japanese American artists like Isamu Noguchi, Ruth Asawa, and George Nakashima, with attention given to lesser-known figures worthy of our consideration. We will discuss the diverse ways these individuals—through their innovative works, courageous activism, and creation of #community spaces—helped define the art ... Read more
Film – An Autumn Afternoon
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States35mm Presentation. Evocative of a seasonal tide—its Japanese title meaning “the taste of sanma,” a type of mackerel eaten in autumn—Ozu’s final picture concentrates on a widower’s reluctance to let go of his only daughter, now of age to marry. Approaching his twilight years, quiet salaryman Hirayama (Chishu Ryu) lives comfortably with daughter Michiko (Shima ... Read more
Seo Jungmin “HOME”: Shamanic Journey Through Gayageum
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYSeo Jungmin is a Korean Gayageum artist and composer who pushes the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music with her exceptional skills on the 25-string Gayageum. Inspired by the Gut, a shamanistic ceremony from the Jeolla-do region, Seo performs alongside multi-award-winning Korean Pansori singer Kim Yulhee and percussionist You Byoungwook.
China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us Monday, November 25 at 6:30 pm for an exclusive preview screening of Frontline's "China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping." "China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping" traces the life and times of Xi from his childhood under Mao to the present day controversies of Xi’s rule to his ... Read more
How to Respond to Harassment for People Experiencing Anti-Asian/American Harassment
During this 75-minute, highly interactive training you’ll learn Right To Be’s methodology for responding to harassment: 1) Trust your Instincts, 2) Reclaim Your Space, and 3) Practice Resilience.
A4 Table Dish: Dance
Asian American Arts Alliance 29 West 38th Street, Floor 9, New York, NYJoin Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for the latest workshop of our professional development series, Table Dish, to help further the careers of AAPI in dance. Table Dish: Dance is a career development roundtable event where professionals in the field of dance will meet with emerging and mid-career professionals to “dish” career advice and lead ... Read more
Former U.S. Climate Envoy Todd Stern on the Paris Agreement & the Future of Climate Progress
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYThe 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change stands out as one of the most challenging yet hopeful accomplishments of the twenty-first century. After two decades of efforts, 195 nations came together to create a bold, actionable framework to tackle one of the most significant challenges of our time. How did this agreement move forward and ... Read more
Thea Guanzon – A Monsoon Rising
Barnes & Noble (Union Square) 33 East 17th Street, New York, NYJoin Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City on Tuesday, December 10th at 6PM as we welcome New York Times and internationally bestselling author Thea Guanzon to celebrate her new book A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition). In this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars, prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, ... Read more
Seoul: Tale of A Smart City Lessons from South Korea on How to Build Smarter Cities
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYWith a vibrant population of over 10 million, Seoul ranks as a top global destination on many travel lists. We invite you to an immersive book that offers a unique exploration of Seoul through the lens of a smart city. Join authors, Kristi Shalla and Sungjin Park, as they discuss their book, Seoul: Tale of a Smart City, ... Read more
Nadine Fattaleh & Josh MacPhee: A Conversation on Archiving Student Movements
20 Cooper Square, 3rd floor 20 Cooper Square, 3rd floor, New York, NYA conversation about the archiving of student movement materials and ephemera with Nadine Fattaleh (Fall 2024 Student Artist-in-Residence) and Josh MacPhee (Founder, Interference Archive). Vani Natarajan (Librarians and Archivists with Palestine) offers introductory remarks.
Collective Film Distribution
As the film distribution landscape shapes and shifts, we look at distribution through the lens of impact to maximize engagement and revenue. Through concepts and case studies, this presentation will explore ways to marry traditional distribution with creative ways of reaching audiences. Join us online with Prerana Thakurdesai and Gerry Leonard, on Dec 4th at ... Read more