Non AAARI Events

This year’s program features more than 50 filmmakers, ranging from acclaimed veterans to exciting new voices, who will be on hand for post-screening Q&As and special appearances. Films w. Talent In Person: A Dance with Rainbows (Taiwan) – Twenty-year-old Ling, a promising boxer, struggles to stay afloat both inside and outside the ring. Q&A w. ... Read more

The UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School is a residential labor education program that brings together women and gender-expansive members of unions and worker organizations to develop leadership skills, deepen political analysis, and strengthen solidarity across movements.

The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large. During the virtual Summit, speakers will explore topics ranging from green ... Read more

Japan Society invites you to join us for the Ainu Summer Festival: Ainu Stories, Culture, and Traditions, a multi-day cultural celebration of the Ainu, the Indigenous People of Northern Japan. This special event takes place July 22-23 and August 12-13 and will welcome over 25 artists and educators from the Ainu community in the Town ... Read more

The FANHS conference forms a national home for students, scholars, community leaders, artists, and healers. The space opens pathways for shared research, storytelling, and cultural memory. Emerging scholars and students enter this home with new questions, new narratives, and new visions for Filipino American history.

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is just around the corner on Sept 15th, and there has never been a more important time for organizations to help their communities access trusted voter registration information. But 2026 presents new challenges. Across the country, voter registration requirements, deadlines, and policies continue to evolve, leaving many organizations wondering how ... Read more

Join us for the third webinar in the Suicide Prevention & Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth series, focused on supporting youth, families, and communities impacted by suicide. Speakers will share perspectives from research and practice on the grieving process among youth and families impacted by suicide, including factors that can support ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. Join us for our second Care & ... Read more

Presented as part of Lincoln Center's Chinese Arts Week and China Institute's centennial celebration, About Face: Disrupting Ballet, a new feature-length documentary, spotlights the efforts of former New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin and author, producer, and choreographer Phil Chan as they launch their global Final Bow for Yellowface movement and challenge the dance ... Read more

The Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) is a two-day leadership training event created to demystify the process of running for office. RLAs provide current elected officials, individuals seeking to run for public office, and community stakeholders with the framework for running a successful campaign. APAICS partners with local organizations to deliver programming that consists of interactive ... Read more

CACF's AAPI Youth Statewide Convening  is s a virtual half day convening that brings together AAPI and allied youth across New York State to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250, MOCA is excited to present a series of music programs featuring composers, musicians, and performers. Through this series, artists use music as a storytelling medium to share their personal journeys, creative inspirations, and cultural influences. Continuing more than a century of Chinese opera’s legacy in ... Read more

The Community Reception is an opportunity for elected officials, community leaders, aspiring future leaders, and local stakeholders to gather, meet, and connect with AA & NH/PI community members in public service who share a commitment to representation in public office.

As nonprofits navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape, strong fiscal oversight and legal compliance practices are crucial to sustaining mission-driven work. In this clinic, you will be paired with volunteer attorneys who will help spot risks through a practical compliance checkup covering IRS filings and government agency requirements, the board's fiscal oversight obligations, and other ... Read more

This workshop focuses on the generative potential of our subconscious creativities. Over a two-hour session, we will first learn about the Jungian concepts of collective unconscious, synchronicity, and universal archetypes. We will use three different artist's interpretations of tarot decks as prompts for a journaling exercise that will help us come up with characters, and ... Read more

Planning a trip to Korea? In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn practical Korean for navigating everyday situations with confidence. Topics include introducing yourself, shopping, using transportation, asking for directions, and more. Instruction is provided in both English and Korean, with cultural tips explained in English. Suitable for both absolute beginners and Beginning 1~2 ... Read more

This workshop is designed for adult beginner Korean learners who want to improve their Korean through the themes and expressions featured in When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다). Participants will build listening and speaking skills while learning practical everyday expressions and exploring Korean culture and society through diverse topics inspired by the drama. This ... Read more

  Join us for an informative and interactive training on how to jump start your advocacy with federal representatives at home in your district or on Capitol Hill. NCAPA coalition partners will be sharing strategies and best practices including, setting up meetings with your reps, crafting your narrative, and preparing and setting objectives for successful ... Read more

The 49th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival will run from July 30th to August 9th with in-person and online screenings, panels, and special events across New York City. This year, as AAIFF approaches its 50th anniversary, we’re celebrating the community that has built and sustained the festival for nearly five decades. Inspired by East ... Read more

Hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits every day — often without the nonprofit's knowledge or consent. Hidden fees, inaccurate organizational information, withheld funds, and aggressive SEO tactics are eroding donor trust and cutting into the resources nonprofits depend on. In response, the National Council of Nonprofits and 52 state and regional associations ... Read more

The Building CAPACD Convention is where we come together to turn community power into action. Every two years, community development practitioners, leaders, and allies from across the country convene to strengthen neighborhoods and advance housing and economic opportunity in low-income communities. At this convening, powerful voices from diverse backgrounds will share strategies for building inclusive, ... Read more

Featuring a lecture by Donald S. Lopez, a distinguished university professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. This session delves deeper into the name of the artwork The Light That Shines Through The Universe, and explores light in Buddhist thought—both literal and metaphorical. The lecture will be followed by a guided ... Read more

Overview   Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative August 5, 2026 Webcast ▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology" ▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, Ascend Deb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember ... Read more

The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers.  ... Read more

The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Conference in New York City. In an era of profound global transformation, societies are navigating unprecedented social, economic, political, and cultural shifts. This conference will convene leading scholars to examine the dynamic challenges and opportunities confronting Chinese communities worldwide, fostering a critical ... Read more