Non AAARI Events

Sangeetha Kowsik, Founder, Ihsan Ishan Design, Hindu Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor of NYU, founder of NYU Hindu Center Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works ... Read more

Voting does not have to be boring. If you’re stuck with the image of voter engagement as 2 seated volunteers sitting behind a table with clipboards, we’re here to expand your imagination when it comes to ways to engage communities around voting and civic engagement! Hear from our partners about ways they have moved from ... Read more

Join NCAPA and the Asian American Disinformation Table to learn about the impact of AI on racialized disinformation. Speakers will share about the impact of generative AI on AAPI communities, media literacy education, and implications on platform and federal policies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of AI on disinformation, including election-related ... Read more

China Institute of America invites you to an evening conversation with historian Professor Andrew Seth Meyer on his new book To Rule All Under Heaven: A History of Classical China from Confucius to the First Emperor. Through war, diplomacy, debate, commerce, philosophy, literature, science, and art, Meyer brings to life one of the most transformative ... Read more

Yoga at your desk is perfect for anybody who spends a lot of time working at a computer or in a cubicle. Join us on your lunch break to learn simple stretches and breathing exercises that can be performed while seated at or standing next to a standard office desk. It targets common areas of ... Read more

Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu, a creative director and educator, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event.

Join us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe), who will discuss her art book, Dear New York, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City, which celebrates New York's colorful streets, classic haunts, and simple pleasures. In addition to the discussion, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York, ... Read more

AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

The Traditional Art Society of Korea (TASK) & The Federation of Korean Associations, USA host the 24th World Korean Traditional Art Competition. This event aims to promote Korea’s excellent traditional culture widely, discover and support talented next-generation Korean musicians living abroad, and enhance the skills of overseas Korean musicians, thereby expanding the base of traditional ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang, a hands-on culinary workshop led by Instructor Jiyoung Park, founder of ParksKitchen in San Francisco. In this collaborative session, attendees will gather in groups to create a traditional Korean Hansang—a complete meal featuring ... Read more

One of Hong Kong’s leading English writers, Xu Xi investigates and invigorates the transnational, transcultural, and translingual dimensions of her beloved city in these 22 stories covering the 1960s to the present day. Accent Sisters is proud to present the book launch of Xu Xi’s short story collection, Horizon Hong Kong, a Gaudy Boy publication ... Read more

Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco series continues with a high-energy night led by DJ MOOBEK, founder of KCORE PRODUCTION. MOOBEK has performed at major festivals and clubs across North America, Asia, and South America. Drawing from extensive experience on international stages, he delivers more than just a DJ set, creating a fully immersive performance that blends ... Read more

Join us for an insightful panel featuring SALDEF, APIAVote, LEADFilipino, and ACDC. These organizations have active civic engagement programming planned for the upcoming midterm elections and will share more about how they are reaching out to their specific communities, the programmatic goals, and how they are making the case for why AAPIs need to vote! ... Read more

North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us for over 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, short films, anime and more. JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon is a showcase of the latest in Japanese ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a special screening of The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West, followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with director Barry Strugatz. This feature documentary explores the life and legacy of Cheng Man-ch’ing (1902–1975), the renowned Tai Chi master who introduced the practice to a generation ... Read more

AAPI- LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream.) is a 3-day conference that brings together AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

Featuring a lecture by Jin Xu, Jane and Leopold Swergold Associate Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University, this session situates the Bamiyan Buddha within the broader history of Buddhist transmission across East, Central, and South Asia. The session highlights how trade routes facilitated cultural encounters, religious coexistence, and the circulation of artistic forms. ... Read more

With this festive closing party, we bring the curtain down on our landmark exhibition. China Institute of America President Jin Yu, CEO George Geh, and Gallery Director Charles A. Riley cordially invite you to the Closing Party of The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America on Saturday, July 10, from 3 to 5 PM. Join ... Read more

This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. Peter Young, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair, and Chair ... Read more

Dive into K-pop songs as authentic materials to learn Korean grammar, expressions, and culture! We’ll explore selected songs from K-pop artists like BTS and K-drama soundtracks, using lyrics as a guide to uncover everyday language! We will learn practical expressions and vocabulary through lyrics from the following songs: “Sudden Shower (소나기)” – Eclipse (from Lovely Runner ... Read more

Join Asian American leaders and community members from across New Jersey as we discuss our needs, share our stories, and build our collective power. This first-of-its-kind summit will feature education and advocacy workshops, insightful speakers and panels, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.

This event takes place Friday, July 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater. Tickets are $5 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $10 for the General Public. From Chinatown to Queens, the Village to the Bronx, Harlem to Brooklyn, New York City has long been a living set ... Read more

This event takes place Friday, July 17 from 7-9pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Walter Reade Theater. Tickets are $20 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $25 for the General Public. Connect with fellow filmmakers from across Asia and the U.S. at NYAFF’s Filmmakers Night! This special gathering, made ... Read more