Non AAARI Events

In a world of distractions, listening is caring, and being listened to is a joy. In this workshop with artist Yao Xiao, come relax, engage, share, and listen, while you experience a new way of paying attention and learn to see the connection between listening to the world and activating imagination.

Join us as Jeff Yang discusses Asian American pop culture and his new book: actor, James Hong’s autobiography - You've Seen Me Before: Over 700 roles and 70 Years in Hollywood (And Counting)

In honor of fiction writer Mieko Kawakami’s visit to NYC, we are partnering with Selected Shorts for an evening featuring Kawakami’s groundbreaking work alongside that of her extraordinary, eclectic peers, including Han Kang, Banana Yoshimoto, and more. Performed live by acclaimed readers including Ophira Eisenberg (The Guardian, Ask Me Another), Midori Francis (Grey’s Anatomy, The ... Read more

Luna Nga Thị Howard and Anna El-Eini share Luna’s story of surviving the Vietnam War, exploring family, identity, trauma, and forgiveness.

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of art, activism, and community-building with multidisciplinary artist and activist Perry Yung, co-founder of SLANT Performance Group.

Join us for a reading with MAXINE HONG KINGSTON and others, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Woman Warrior.

Sejong Soloists Chamber Music Series Hosted by Violinist Chee-Yun with Lun Li, Violin & Juhee Lim, Piano

Through evidence-informed dialogue and cross-functional collaboration, the conference explores strategies for responsible AI adoption, institutional governance, and effective implementation across higher education.

The Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College presents The Big Dipper Formation: Fu Xiaodong’s Cosmos, the first solo North American exhibition by prominent contemporary Chinese artist and curator Fu Xiaodong (付晓东). Curated by Yibing Huang, the exhibition runs from October 28, 2026, through February 1, 2027, in the Charles Chu Asian Art Reading Room ... Read more

Join us for a timely conversation with NPR journalist Emily Feng on her groundbreaking new book Our Hearts Burned for Home: Uyghur Militants in Syria’s Civil War (Columbia Global Reports, October 2026), an extraordinary work of reportage tracing one of the most surprising and consequential stories to emerge from the global war on terror.

The birth of North Korea after the Korean War—centered on state authority and work culture—was distinctly represented by architecture. Architecture was divided into two interconnected types: monumental structures symbolizing the utopian vision of the state and vernacular structures instrumental to the regime of production. Architecture was also part of North Korea’s urbanization efforts through efficiency, ... Read more

At a moment of profound economic and geopolitical change, understanding where China and the U.S. are headed—and what it means for the global economy—has never been more important. China Institute is pleased to welcome Stephen Roach, one of the world’s most distinguished economists and leading authorities on China and the global economy, for a timely conversation ... Read more