Non AAARI Events
Play – Yellow Face
Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NYTony 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
Documentary – Nurse Unseen
Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NYNurse 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.
Documentary – New Wave
DCTV 87 Lafayette St, New York, NYFilmmaker 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
Chinatown Arts Festival
Think!Chinatown Studio 1 Pike Street, New York, NYChinatown Arts Festival returns to the neighborhood for the seventh year this October! Opening October 9th, our annual series of cultural programming features traditional Chinese folk art alongside emerging Asian-American artists. Chinatown Arts Festival celebrates the cultural richness of Manhattan’s Chinatown through Chinese opera, puppetry, film, visual art and music.
Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (Lloyd Sealy Library) 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NYProf. 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
Regarding Repatriation: Museums and Native Communities Today
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
Know Your Rights: The Fight for Language Access
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.
Sound for the Emerging Filmmaker
The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NYWhat are the questions you have about sound recording for film/digital? What are the basic things one should know, and basic gear one should get? What are other people using? Hear from sound recordists and see their gear! Admission: Free and open to the public! Limited seating, RSVP on Eventbrite. When: October 9th at 6 PM. We ... Read more
Teaching with APIDA Graphic Novels
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will help educators gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of incorporating graphic novels into their classrooms, with a particular emphasis on APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) graphic novels.
La Piedra Angular: Julia Wong Kcomt and Transnational/Translational Poetry
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
Film Screening & Conversation with the Director: The Taste of Rice Flower《米花之味》
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYWith 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
Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World: A Conversation with Claire Jean Kim
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
Shrinking Spaces: Indigenous Peoples on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYFor many Indigenous peoples of Asia, the climate crisis is existential. Please join us for an expert panel to discuss these issues and more.
Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community
Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NYQueens Public Library is delighted to share an upcoming event happening at Flushing Library: Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community Speakers will share their personal stories, discuss the intersectionality of their identities, and explore the importance of activism in creating a more inclusive society.
What’s at Stake in November?
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NYThe 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
Chinese “Colonialism,” Capital Accumulation, and the Belt and Road Initiative
Columbia University (Kent Hall, Room 403) 1180 Amsterdam Avenue, Kent Hall, Room 403, New York, NYGlobal 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: Caroline Choe in Conversation with Marja Vongerichten
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYBanchan, 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
SAJA@30: Three Decades of South Asians Changing Media
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism 219 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NYConference 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
KAFSC 27th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence
NYPD 109th Pct 37-05 Union Street, Flushing, NYJoin 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.
Visions/Panawin Film Series: Genus, Pan / Lahi, Hayop
NYU Espacio de Culturas 53 Washington Square S, New York, NY, United StatesGenus 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
All Mixed Up! An Improv Comedy Show Celebrating Mixed-Race Comedians
Magnet Theater 254 W 29th St, New York, United StatesWe all have a story. An all mixed comedy show celebrating and highlighting comedians who self-identify as mixed (biracial or multiracial, multiethnic, or multicultural); featuring improv comedy and more by performers, teachers, and students from the Magnet Theater community and beyond✨
The Other Korea – Stories from the Diaspora
The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NYJoin 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.
Immigration & the 2024 US Election: Mass Deportations
Join Alina Das, Professor of Clinical Law at NYU, in conversation with Natasha Iskander, Director of the NYU Migration Network for an explainer on mass deportation and the 2024 US election.
AMI Elections Forum: New Research + Tools for Covering Diverse AAPI Voters
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
Brooklyn College Presidential Lecture Series with Siva Vaidhyanathan
Brooklyn College (2705 Campus Rd) 2705 Campus Road, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NYA 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.
“Teaching AAPI Stories”: An AAPI Curriculum Mandate Workshop for K-12 Educators
This workshop will focus on providing teachers an overview of Asian American history from the 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Educators will leave with a better understanding of the AAPI diaspora, narratives, and curricular points of entry, empowering them to adapt these histories into ... Read more
Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline and the Return of Standardized Testing
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NYThe University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions and Roosevelt House invite you to a fireside chat with author and journalist Nicholas Lemann. He will be joined by Harry Feder and Amit Sevak. The discussion will be moderated by Erica Chito-Childs. Gain valuable insight into the impact that (re)integrating standardized tests will have on access ... Read more
Book Talk – Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora by Sharon M. Quinsaat
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).
Asian American Consumer Market Research: Getting it Right
Join Amy Siadak, President and CEO of House of Marketing Research, for an exclusive webinar designed to help brands and marketing teams understand the Asian American consumer. In today’s competitive landscape, understanding diverse consumer segments is more crucial than ever. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop a robust market ... Read more
Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
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
The Many Truths about Asian Americans: Debunking the Stereotype of the Model Minority
CUNY Graduat School of Public Health and Health Policy 55 W 125th St, New York, NY, United StatesFrank 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
The Asian American VOTE
Columbia University (Low Library Rotunda) 535 West 116th Street, New York, NYAsian 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.
Open House New York Weekend
Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 270+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. Join us on October 18-20, 2024, for the 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival and get a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the ... Read more
Worker Cooperatives in New York: New Models for Social Impact
Baruch College Library and Technology Building 151 East 25th Street, New York, NYThrough 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
One-day International Symposium – Along the Steppe-Silk Road
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThis 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
AAPI Training on Voters’ Rights
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
Virtual: Back-to-School Educator Evening
Join the Museum at Eldridge Street, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Henry Street Settlement, and the Tenement Museum for a virtual educator evening to learn about our tours, programs, and educational offerings for students of all ages. Since New York City’s earliest days, the Lower East Side has been a focal point for immigration. ... Read more
Stephanie Chou: Chinatown Dreams
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NYFollowing 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 Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age
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
Bandung Community Conversation: Coalition Building
A4 and MoCADA present Bandung Community Conversation: Coalition Building with Betty Yu, an award-winning filmmaker, socially engaged multimedia artist, photographer and activist born and raised in NYC. Yu is also a co-founder of Chinatown Art Brigade, a cultural collective using art to advance anti-displacement fights.
Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2024
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYDiwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. On October 26th, 2024, ... Read more
ChinaFile Presents: Nikah, a Film Screening and Discussion
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYSet 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
A Night of Filipino Cultural Resistance
Prime Produce 424 West 54th Street, New York, NY“PERFORMING FILIPINA PRESENTS: A Night of Filipino Cultural Resistance” is an event hosted by Lianah Sta. Ana (she/her), writer of PERFORMING FILIPINA, a new “kind of” musical. The evening is a celebration of Filipino cultural workers, tying our work as artists to revolutionary movements, and aiming to deepen U.S. Filipinos’ understanding of the role of ... Read more
Love Can’t Feed You: A Conversation With Author Cherry Lou Sy and English Professor Helen Phillips
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
Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
Frontiers in Medicine 2024: Interdisciplinary Updates for North American Chinese Health
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
2024 CUNY Professional Development Conference
The CUNY University Human Resources (UHR) Professional Development & Learning Office is excited to announce that registration is now open for the annual Professional Development Conference, taking place November 6th and 7th! This year’s theme is "The Change Ahead: Dare to Imagine and Innovate." The conference will feature a variety of engaging sessions, all aligned ... Read more
Shinnai Meets Puppetry: One Night in Winter & The Peony Lantern
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing 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
Closing the Golden Door: Asian Migration and the Hidden History of Exclusion at Ellis Island
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
Beyond the Ballot: Asian Americans at Work and the 2024 Election Outcomes
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYIn a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute in America’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the ... Read more
2024 Nonprofit New York Annual Conference
Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice 320 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, United StatesNonprofits 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
2024 National Student Vote Summit
University of Maryland, College Park 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MDOn 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
The Benshi Tradition and the Silver Screen: A Japanese Puppetry Spin-off
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBenshi, 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
Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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
Shuji Terayama’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBluebeard 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
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin 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
2025 Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference
Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 N High St, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe 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
The Shakuhachi 5: Shakuhachi Vogue – A Visual Concert
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTraditional 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