Non AAARI Events

Coming to Roundabout this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.  Three high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to ... Read more

LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art explores the intersection of art and sports through the work of contemporary Asian and Asian American artists. While often considered distinct fields, this exhibition highlights how sport and artistic expression serve as interconnected arenas. Featuring artists and collectives across a wide range of artistic media, LEGENDS examines how artists of ... Read more

JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of the “perfect family gathering.” When four estranged Korean American sisters reunite in Orange County to perform their father’s Jesa—a traditional ritual honoring the dead—old wounds erupt, secrets surface, and ghosts (literal and emotional) refuse ... Read more

Japan Society Gallery presents Kawai Kanjirō: House to House, a solo exhibition celebrating the remarkable life and career of folk potter, poet, and artist Kawai Kanjirō (1890–1966) for the first time in the United States. Kawai is best known for his influential role in the mingei (folk art) movement in Japan, which he founded in ... Read more

Our 2026 AAAS gathering in Hawai‘i coincides with a series of anniversaries that present a timely opportunity to consider the promises and limits of Asian American Studies from the belly of the U.S. imperial beast. Here we’re especially thinking about how 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the United States’ declaration of independence from the British ... Read more

The symposium will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The program will feature a keynote address by a leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies, student presentations from Brown University and institutions across the Northeast, a cultural performance, and catered lunch and dinner.

Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and voices in your classroom! Rooted in the NYC DOE’s Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History coursebook, this series offers rich historical content, classroom connections, and practical tools. Explore the Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA’s) collection of over 85,000 artifacts and oral histories ... Read more

The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “Advice and Networking Event – Arts and Entertainment” on April 8, 2026 Call for Advisor Volunteers

Exhibition curator Jayne Cole Southard will lead visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into its inspiration, featured artists, and the dynamic intersection of art and sport. The museum is located in Queens College, Klapper Hall 405. The tour is free and open to students and the public. Registration is highly encouraged. To register, please email gtmuseum@qc.cuny.edu.

Experts discuss Branko Milanovic's timely new book on the changing roles of the U.S. and China as global powers.

Graduating students present their fascinating research in three minutes each at this public showcase, a highlight of the academic year.