Non AAARI Events

Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized ... Read more

Nurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked  their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.

Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth ... Read more

Join Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Marites Dañguilan Vitug, editor-at-large for Rappler and co-founder of Newsbreak. Marites Vitug will discuss her recent book Unrequited Love: Duterte's China Embrace (Ateneo University Press, 2024) and recent Foreign Affairs article on Phillipine-China-US relations arguing that Manila needs to make strategically calibrated steps to push back against ... Read more

Join us with for a conversation with art historians Sohl Lee and Jung Joon Lee, moderated by Yasufumi Nakamori, on how South Korean art has developed since the 1980s with concurrent global and national historical events.

How is it going? How are you doing? We are one month into the Fall semester and midterms are coming up. As students, you have to balance many things – academics, friends, family, work, and more! Together, we’ll take time to reflect on how the semester is progressing, assess what your capacity is, and get ... Read more

The playbook goes back to Plato's Noble Lie, in 375 B.C. But while Plato justified government myth-making as a benefit to society, this year's election playbook is anything but. The false narratives, repeatedly amplified on social media and believed by half the US population, can cause catastrophic consequences for the entire world.   In an era of distorted ... Read more

Join us for a special conversation with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani on the occasion of his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir. Ambassador Mahbubani has distinguished himself in two distinct careers, in diplomacy (1971-2004) and in academia (2004 to 2019). Asia Society President and CEO Dr. Kyung-wha Kang will sit with him to ... Read more

Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a lecture by Rose Cuison-Villazor, Visiting Scholar at Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Professor of Law and Chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar at Rutgers Law School. This lecture will explore the contributions of Filipina Americans to the suffrage movements in both the United States and the ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Special Special invite you to 4N Exchange, an evening dedicated to creative dialogue featuring artists from the second issue of 4N magazine. The event will begin with a panel discussion where artists Ally Yanxiu Luo, Terumi Saito, Supatida Sutiratana, Sixing Xu, and Hang Yu will take us ... Read more

When the Statue of Liberty was installed with great fanfare, speeches, and a celebration of close to 1 million in 1886, no one mentioned immigration, nor did they mention abolition. The association with immigration only came with the passage of decades, and the arrival of millions of immigrants. The formative connection to abolition, the original ... Read more

Prof. Anru Lee will present on her book, "Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan." In 1973 twenty-five young women drowned in a ferry accident on their way to work in factories in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone. Their remains were recovered and interred collectively in what came to be called the Twenty-five ... Read more

Join us for a conversation about the 2024 revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including its effects on museums and Native communities featuring Danyelle Means, Interim Director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM and co-curator of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center’s 2019-2020 exhibition, Survivance and ... Read more

Join NCAPA and the National Immigration Law Center to learn about the advocacy fight for language access, the opportunities for the AAPI community, and your protected rights going into this election season.

Join transnational Asian American artists and writers Fabiana Chiu, River 瑩瑩 Dandelion, Nilton Maa, and Jennifer Shyue for an evening of multilingual poetry celebrating Julia Wong Kcomt’s legacy and the transnational/translational life she forged in the world and on the page.

With unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition and modernity in China through the story of Ye Nan, a young Dai minority mother returning to her village from bustling Shanghai to rebuild her bond with her daughter. As elements of a coming-of-age tale emerge, the film delves into broader themes of ... Read more

Join us for a virtual conversation on Kim’s groundbreaking book, the upcoming election, and Asian American racial positioning. Kim will be joined by Professor Mike Hoa Nguyen (NYU Steinhardt). This discussion is one of our marquee events on “Asian/Pacific/American Prospects,” with which we ask how A/P/A perspectives might provide compelling modes for confronting the many, proliferating crises ... Read more

For many Indigenous peoples of Asia, the climate crisis is existential. Please join us for an expert panel to discuss these issues and more.

The Roosevelt House Public Policy Program, together with the Hunter College Department of Political Science, are pleased to present a panel discussion on the key policy issues shaping the historic 2024 Presidential Election—featuring expert analysis from Hunter faculty members. As Election Day nears, this event will provide an opportunity to learn from some of our ... Read more

Global capital accumulation involves international trade, a flow of profits, interest and rent from investments, and wealth owned by a country’s investors in other countries. With the increased role of China in the global economy, some American elites have come to view China as the US’s “one peer competitor” and a threat to its hegemony. ... Read more

Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. From the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe, Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes. From namul (fresh vegetables) to ... Read more

Conference and awards gala organized by the South Asian Journalists Association, with keynotes, workshops, panels, career guidance and more. Friday, Oct 11, reception at Aicon Contemporary Sat, Oct 12, conference at CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Sat, Oct 12, awards gala at Columbia Journalism School

Join us as we come together in solidarity to honor survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This annual march serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and courage of those impacted by violence in our communities. Together, we can break the silence, elevate awareness, and advocate for a society free from violence.

Genus Pan developed from the 40-minute short, Hugaw (Dirt), that Diaz made for the 2018 anthology film Lakbayan (Journeys).  Also contributing to the portmanteau, with its broad theme of Fiipino journeys, were two other internationally acclaimed directors Kidlat Tahimik and Brillante Mendoza.  Diaz’s contribution tells the story of three gold miners on a homeward trek through the island of Hugaw ... Read more

Join authors Ery Shin (Spring On the Peninsula) and Christine Ma-Kellams (The Band) as they discuss their books and stories from the Korean diaspora. Part of Town Hall's "K-Town Hall Series." Each ticket includes a copy of Spring On the Peninsula and The Band.

AAPI voters have the potential to impact the outcomes in the 2024 election, but remain flattened and undercovered in mainstream media. AAPI-led community organizations and data equity initiatives offer powerful insights and new tools for understanding the needs of our diverse communities, including its most marginalized and under-engaged members. In this virtual forum, hosted by ... Read more

A conversation between cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan and President Michelle J. Anderson. The two will discuss social media and AI, and their role in the 2024 election cycle and the politics beyond. Reception to follow.

The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Sharon M. Quinsaat, Associate Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College and author of Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora (University of Chicago Press, 2024).

While Chinese Americans have found success in the United States, they continue to face barriers and challenges rooted in the perpetual foreigner stereotype. In this workshop, participants will learn about the ways this stereotype has manifested in fields such as science and technology, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants will reflect on their ideas about ... Read more

Frank H. Wu, President of Queens College, will share history, law, social science, and personal experience to present a portrait of Asian immigrants and their American born progeny. His presentation will offer a new perspective on the civil rights movement, integrating Asian Americans in a manner that advances the cause of social justice through bridge ... Read more

Asian Americans are the quintessential swing voter group who has the power to shape elections up and down the ticket and throughout the country. Learn more about Asian American voters and how they matter in the 2024 election.

Through a wave of innovative experimentation with worker cooperatives and closely related enterprise models, social and community entrepreneurs are including more workers in the economy. This event will feature a review of developments in the field from local experts, and include insights and actionable strategies for leaders in the non-profit, public, and higher education sectors ... Read more

This full-day international symposium, in conjunction with the exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337-436,” provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts and discover the life of the once-dominated ancient nomad tribe Murong Xianbei, alongside prominent scholars in the field. Through various artifacts, from the shining golden headdress ... Read more

Free nonpartisan workshops for Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander community groups.  Experienced lawyers will help community leaders and Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders understand:  their rights in the election  how to obtain language assistance  typical voting problems and how to cure deficiencies.   Attorneys will also cover the legal rules regarding electoral and voter education activities for tax-exempt nonprofit ... Read more

Following April’s successful performance of Comfort Girl, Stephanie brings her band back to Joe’s Pub for a performance of entirely different material! Stephanie Chou is a composer/saxophonist/singer who blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound. Tonight’s show will feature live premieres of newly-written material and ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to join an insightful discussion with Thomas S. Mullaney, Professor of Chinese History at Stanford University and author of The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age. This event will uncover the fascinating, untold story of how the Chinese language overcame unparalleled challenges ... Read more

Set in China’s Uyghur region in 2017, and spanning the months between two weddings, Nikah follows Dilber, a young woman approaching a crossroads amid the Chinese government’s surveilling and detaining of members of her community. As even her most personal decisions become suddenly political, Dilber must struggle with the tension between tradition and modernity, as ... Read more

This event celebrates the publication of Cherry Lou Sy’s debut novel, Love Can’t Feed You. Sy will be joined in conversation by novelist and Brooklyn College English Professor Helen Phillips. The book is a stunning coming-of-age story that finds Queenie, a young woman attempting to assimilate after immigrating to the United States, adrift between familial ... Read more

Join us for Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive - a panel discussion, conversation, and book signing. Renowned Indian theater director and educator Amal Allana discusses her biography of her late father, Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive, a book tracing the quintessential identity of the father of modern Indian theatre, Ebrahim Alkazi.  A 30-minute panel discussion with Alkazi students Joy Sengupta and Sonam Kalra is followed by a ... Read more

The conference theme, Frontiers in Medicine, Interdisciplinary updates, is exemplified in the three plenary lectures.  The  keynote speaker, Professor Scarlett Lin Gomez, will present the new groundbreaking NCI funded study that supports the creation of a national cohort called ASPIRE, or ASian American ProspectIve Research to study cancer in Asian American populations. This will truly ... Read more

Following her highly popular run of SHEEP #1 at Japan Society in 2021, NYC-based artist Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab presents two whimsical and spooky tales: a heart-warming-then-wrenching fable on the friendship between a shapeshifting tanuki trickster and a lonely old man; and a classical Japanese ghost story to chill you to the bone. These stories were ... Read more

Ellis Island and New York are associated with large-scale European immigration while Angel Island and California are more often associated with Asian immigration. How does our understanding of Asian American history change when we shift our focus to Ellis Island and to New York? Why did Asian immigrants come to Ellis Island and New York? ... Read more

Join veteran journalist Richard Lui and political scientist Karthick Ramakrishnan for an insightful presentation of the Inclusion @ Work | Asian Americans risk report, a groundbreaking study providing action-based metrics for Executive Leadership, including on lawsuit likelihood, revenue risk, and retention, of AANHPI professionals —insights often missing from traditional corporate surveys. During the program, Richard and ... Read more

Nonprofits have always found ways to grow in challenging environments. Recent years have been characterized by unprecedented uncertainty, testing our resilience to the core. Together, rooted in the rich soil of community, we can do more than just survive—we can thrive. Let's embrace the challenges ahead, knowing our roots grow deeper and our impact grows ... Read more

On November 20-22, the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition’s annual National Student Vote Summit will unite nonprofit leaders, campus staff, administrators, faculty members, philanthropic partners, and students from across the country. This summit aims to build connections within the nonpartisan student democratic engagement space, share valuable lessons learned, provide comprehensive training and resources, and ... Read more

Benshi, Japan’s riveting “movie talkers” of the silent film era, drew in audiences with their live film narration and dramatic character portrayals, often with musicians providing accompaniment. This rich period of early Japanese cinema has a direct structural connection to the Japanese puppet theater tradition, in which chanters narrated stories and gave voice to silent ... Read more

The Contemporary Dance Festival celebrates its 20th showcase of East Asia’s juiciest contemporary dance with three ensemble pieces. From Japan, Where we were born, choreographed by Ruri Mito and performed by ensemble Co. Ruri Mito, weaves and unravels delicately and intricately connected dancers, creating one kaleidoscopic body. From Taiwan, …and, or…, choreographed by I-Ling Liu, ... Read more

Bluebeard is given a Harajuku makeover in Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, a wild burlesque-like subversion of the French gothic horror legend. Shuji Terayama, father of Japan’s angura (underground) theater movement in the 1960s and ’70s, was repeatedly drawn to the story of Bluebeard’s wives and the locked castle door, culminating in this mind-bending game of cat-and-mouse ... Read more

Join us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come ... Read more

The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference brings together over 3000 Asian studies scholars from across the globe. As the largest Asian Studies Conference worldwide dedicated exclusively to Asian Studies research, topics covering all countries in Asia across 30 academic disciplines, our annual conference is the ideal setting to meet face-to-face with University faculty and ... Read more

Traditional instrument supergroup The Shakuhachi 5 has its North American debut in this provocative “visual concert.” Offering a dazzling repertoire spanning four centuries, including a work written for the ensemble by Dai Fujikura and a brand-new commission from Rome Prize winner Lisa Bielawa, these five shakuhachi rockstars aspire to boost the image of their primitive ... Read more