Non AAARI Events

Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and community at Turkevi Center (Turkish House) as we explore the stories we inherit, the identities we carry, and the unexpected connections that shape our world. In The Bengali, named one of Nonfics' Top 20 Documentaries, director Kavery Kaul takes an American woman to India to uncover her grandfather Shaik ... Read more

Filipino families are often described through the lens of utang na loob (debt of gratitude) and reciprocal obligation, but who actually ends up providing and receiving support as parents age — and why — remains an open empirical question. Is support concentrated in a single tagasaló — the family member who catches every financial and ... Read more

Join us for a special program in celebration of Filipino American History Month.

On September 9, 1924, 16 Filipino plantation workers and 4 law enforcement officers were killed during the Hanapēpē Labor Strike in Kauaʻi, becoming known as the Hanapēpē Massacre. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hanapēpē Massacre. In honor of FAHM, join us to learn more about the 1924 Hanapēpē Massacre and how it ... Read more

A two-part celebration of Tibetan culture and tradition through food, education, and a benefit concert.

Pioneer Works is excited to present the 15th annual Ragas Live Festival featuring 24 hours of transcendent music in the Pioneer Works Main Hall. The entire program will be broadcast live on video at Pioneer Works’ YouTube, WKCR 89.9 FM in NYC (audio only) and podcast at NYC Radio Live.

Join us to know about a Chinese American Woman's Journey at NASA! Born in Vance, Mississippi, Josephine Jue began working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in 1963 as a mathematician.  Presenter: Josephine Jue Discussant: Gilroy Chow Moderator: Bob Stein

This presentation provides an overview of common lupus medications, including how they help manage symptoms, their benefits, and key safety considerations. The session will also explore the latest advances in lupus care, including biologic medications and CAR T-cell therapies. Participants will gain a better understanding of their treatment options and feel more confident making informed ... Read more

No filter. No apologies. Brown Unhinged is the rawest, most uncensored night of the NYC South Asian Comedy Festival — bringing the boldest South Asian comedians to the iconic Broadway Comedy Club stage in the heart of Manhattan.

VCS is excited about the First Light: AAPI Film Festival! To kick the event off, we are excited to announce five featured films screening on Saturday, September 26th.

The 30-minute movement-based performance combines choreography from the Asian tradition of park dancing with US military parade sequences, Qigong, and gestures taken from pregnancy, childrearing, and sex work. Performed by an intergenerational ensemble to a score that layers Chinese nursery rhymes, traditional East Asian instrumentals, in utero recordings, and “Taps,” the piece proposes caregiving as ... Read more

The threats of ICE at the polls has caused a chilling effect among voters, especially immigrant voters and naturalized citizens. But what messaging is effective to combat this chilling effect without further spreading misinformation or fear? Join us for this partner briefing where we will hear from Voto Latino and America's Voice on effective messaging ... Read more