BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Asian American / Asian Research Institute - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aaari.info
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asian American / Asian Research Institute
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260312T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181553Z
UID:63292-1776101400-1776108600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:STRANGERS IN THE LAND
DESCRIPTION:Strangers in the Land: Exclusion\, Belonging\, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America\nJoin us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow\, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao\, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/strangers-in-the-land/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall)\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260410T192838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192838Z
UID:63761-1776101400-1776108600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Strangers in the Land: Exclusion\, Belonging\, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
DESCRIPTION:Strangers in the Land: Exclusion\, Belonging\, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America\nJoin us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow\, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao\, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative.\nIn Strangers in the Land\, award-winning journalist Michael Luo tells the story of a people who\, beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century\, migrated by the tens of thousands to a distant land they called Gum Shan—Gold Mountain. Americans initially welcomed these Chinese arrivals\, but\, as their numbers grew\, horrific episodes of racial terror erupted on the Pacific coast. Federal lawmakers enacted legislation aimed at excluding Chinese laborers from the country\, the first time the United States barred a people based on their race. The Chinese became the country’s earliest undocu­mented immigrants: hounded\, counted\, suspected\, surveilled. \nToday there are more than twenty-two million people of Asian descent in the United States and yet the “stranger” label\, Luo writes\, remains. Drawing on archives from across the country and written with style and sweep\, Strangers in the Land is a revelatory and unforgettable American story. \nMICHAEL LUO is an executive editor at The New Yorker and writes regularly for the magazine on politics\, religion\, and Asian American issues. He joined The New Yorker in 2016. Before that\, he spent thirteen years at the New York Times\, as a metro reporter\, national correspondent\, and investigative reporter and editor. He is a recipient of a George Polk Award and a Livingston Award for Young Journalists. \nKAT CHOW is a journalist\, writer and the author of Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir (Grand Central Publishing)\, named a Notable Book by The New York Times and a finalist for the Connecticut Book Award. She is currently the Newsday/Laventhol Visiting Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/author-talk-strangers-in-the-land-exclusion-belonging-and-the-epic-story-of-the-chinese-in-america/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall)\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260410T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193206Z
UID:63763-1776103200-1776110400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Workshop: Writing Without Fear
DESCRIPTION:Join Amin Ahmad for a workshop on developing a writing process that allows you to be fearless and productive! \nAre you working on a novel\, memoir or non-fiction project? Did you start off with great enthusiasm\, only to feel the project bog down? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of the task? Has anxiety crept into your writing day? \nTo produce good work\, writers must be willing to take risks and to produce writing that fails. This process of exploration often creates anxiety\, and often results in the dreaded writer’s block. How do we allow spontaneity and improvisation into our work and still create coherence How do we craft a writing process that allows risk\, but also creates a safety net? \nBorrowing from psychology\, we will understand the types of anxiety inherent in the writing process\, and how to manage them. We will examine working methods from other creative fields — architects\, screenwriters\, film editors\, and radio story tellers — and steal from them. \nThe goal of this workshop is to create a writing process that works for you\, and that allows you to be fearless and productive. \nThis 90-minute workshop includes lecture\, writing exercises\, videos and graphic novel excerpts. Fiction\, memoirists\, and non-fiction writers welcome. \nPlease reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for assistance if you are able to join but the registration price is prohibitive. \nAmin Ahmad worked as an architect before turning to fiction. He designs his novels using the same skills he learned to design buildings. He is the author of the novels A KILLER IN THE FAMILY\, THE LAST TAXI RIDE\, and THE CARETAKER. His short story collection\, THIS IS NOT YOUR COUNTRY\, won the 2020 Chandra Prize. He created the ‘Novel Year’ program at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda\, MD\, taught at Story Studio Chicago\, and was the 2017-19 Visiting Artist in Residence at Northwestern University. He now teaches creative writing to undergraduates at Duke University. \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. We are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/workshop-writing-without-fear/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260407T141004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T141004Z
UID:63586-1776106800-1776110400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book Launch | Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han
DESCRIPTION:A lyrical and suspenseful debut novel about a mysteriously gifted Korean family confronting the brutality of the Japanese empire\, Honey in the Wound is an epic tale of survival and the reclamation of power.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-launch-honey-in-the-wound-by-jiyoung-han/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260407T141219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T141219Z
UID:63588-1776106800-1776112200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Trey Trahan: Bridging Cultures\, Building Community
DESCRIPTION:New Orleans-based architecture firm Trahan Architects is known for their rooted approach to architecture—expressing the unique cultural\, historical and ecological characteristics of the places they build. During frequent visits to Japan\, Founder & CEO Trey Trahan\, FAIA\, has developed a passion and deep reverence for Japanese art and culture. Throughout his visits\, he’s also discovered the numerous parallels between the shared ecologies of his native state of Louisiana and Japan that have permeated his firm’s approach to architecture. He and his firm have been celebrated for their depth of research\, dedication to craft\, sensitivity to the landscape and innovative material applications—all heavily influenced by Japanese traditions. \nWhen he was invited to interview for the design of the U.S.A. Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka\, it was a dream come true. Having amassed a large collection of Japanese artifacts and artwork and developed many personal friendships over the years\, his enthusiasm and connections won his firm the commission. Throughout the Expo’s six-month tenure\, the U.S.A. Pavilion was consistently one of the most popular—drawing average crowds of 10\,000 people per day and welcoming the world to experience the wonders of the United States of America through the narrative aesthetic lens of its host country. \nTonight\, Trey will guide us through how his relationship with Japanese sensibilities—embracing chance\, focusing on materiality and exercising a quiet restraint—helped guide his firm’s design for the U.S.A. Pavilion and continues to resonate in their work.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/trey-trahan-bridging-cultures-building-community-2/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260409T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184607Z
UID:63712-1776124800-1776297599@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out
DESCRIPTION:The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out is a two night performance exploring protest\, resistance\, identity and social justice through the visceral language of dance.  Featuring works from: Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble\, Dances We Dance in collaboration with Catherine Gallant (Dances by Isadora)\, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama\, H.T. Chen & Dancers\, Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company\, Monét Movement Productions: The Collective\, Arthur Avilés Typical Theater\, Creative Outlet\, The Ghost of P.T. Barnum as master of ceremonies by Ara Fitzgerald.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-politics-of-movement-when-dance-speaks-out/
LOCATION:The 14th Street Y\, 344 E 14th St\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260408T191243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191243Z
UID:63626-1776184200-1776189600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The First Right: Self-Determination and the Transformation of International Order\, 1941–2000
DESCRIPTION:Join NYSEAN for a book talk by Bradley R. Simpson\, Professor of History and Asian Studies at the University of Connecticut and Founder/Director of the Indonesia and East Timor Documentation Project at the National Security Archive.  \nThe idea of self-determination is one of the most significant in modern international politics. For more than a century diplomats\, lawyers\, scholars\, activists\, and ordinary people in every part of the globe have wrestled with its meaning and implications for decolonization\, human rights\, sovereignty\, and international order. The First Right argues that there was no one self-determination\, but a century-long contest between contending visions of sovereignty and rights that were as varied and changing as the nature of sovereignty itself. Self-determination’s meaning has often emerged not just from the United Nations but from the claims of movements and peoples on the margins of international society. Powerful states\, he shows\, persistently rejected expansive self-determination claims\, arguing that these threatened great power conflict\, the dissolution of international order\, or the unravelling of the world economy.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-first-right-self-determination-and-the-transformation-of-international-order-1941-2000/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner School of Public Service\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260220T162045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T162045Z
UID:62894-1776189600-1776193200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Curator Tour - LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/curator-tour-legends-athleticism-in-asian-american-art-2/
LOCATION:Queens College – Godwin-Ternbach Museum\, 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall\, Flushing\, NY\, 11365
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260306T201447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201447Z
UID:63136-1776189600-1776195000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting with Yan Geling and Chiang Ching
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer\, actress\, and author Chiang Ching as they explore the deep connections between food\, memory\, resilience\, and creativity.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/finding-joy-through-food-a-book-talk-tasting-with-yan-geling-and-chiang-ching/
LOCATION:China Institute\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260311T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T215129Z
UID:63256-1776189600-1776196800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Committee of 100 Conversations – Anla Cheng
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend our 12th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature Anla Cheng\, Chair\, Founder\, and CEO of Serica Initiative and Committee of 100 Member \nAnla Cheng is a pioneering Chinese American woman in investment banking and cross-border private investing and a relentless founder and leader of organizations focused on empowering the success and recognition of Asian Americans. These activities include summits\, award events\, webcasts\, PBS broadcasts\, and the funding of programs to promote the creation of education materials around the history of Asian Americans in the U.S.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/committee-of-100-conversations-anla-cheng/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260331T190546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190546Z
UID:63541-1776255300-1776259800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Chai Chat: Spring Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 15\, during free hour (12:15-1:30pm) in the QCAP Community Space (Powdermaker Hall 251) for our final cozy Chai Chat of the semester: Spring Edition! \nCome be in community with Queens College peers and friends (bring your friends\, too) and engage in some arts & crafts\, light conversations\, all while sipping some chai! \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/chai-chat-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Queens College Powdermaker Hall\, Queens College Powdermaker Hall\, Gate 3 Entrance Rd\,\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260407T200012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200012Z
UID:63594-1776276000-1776283200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Screening - Invisible No More
DESCRIPTION:Screening of the documentary “Invisible No More\,”co-produced by Larry Tung & Mehrunnisa Wani. \nAsian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics—they are making decisive gains at every level of government. The rise in Asian American representation is unmistakable\, with their growing political strength on full display\, particularly in Brooklyn’s newly designated Asian opportunity district. Established in 2023 through the once-a-decade redistricting process\, the district reflects the rapid growth and increasing influence of the Asian American community. City Councilmembers Linda Lee\, Sandra Ung\, and Susan Zhuang\, alongside State Senator John Liu and former State Senator Iwen Chu\, share their paths to public service—how they broke barriers\, claimed seats at the table\, and now amplify the voices of their communities.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-invisible-no-more/
LOCATION:Fashion Institute of Technology – Bob Fisch Presentation Hall\, 227 West 27th Street - Brown Building N-108\, New York\, NY\, 10001
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260415T175403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175403Z
UID:63894-1776277800-1776283200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Living Library: An Evening of Indian Classical Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:An evening born from the idea that the great works of literature were never meant to stay static on the shelves\, the Living Library brings classic works of Indian literature onto the stage at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library to kick off the 2026 World Literature and Arts Festival. Join us as we reimagine stories and verses through a dialogue between two of India’s profound classical dance traditions. \nKathak dancer Neeharika Tummala brings the story driven art of Kathak to NYPL\, with her performance capturing fast footwork balanced by subtle\, conversational nuances that define the North Indian tradition\, turning literary metaphors into rhythmic reality. Author Nandana Dev Sen will recite her poetry as Neeharika translates them to dance. In a contrasting performance\, Bharatanatyam dancer Sloka Iyengar presents the grounded\, sculptural power of her dance form which is rooted in South Indian tradition. With its sharp geometry and emotional expressions\, Iyengar’s interpretation will translate the spiritual depth of the literature into a visual language.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-living-library-an-evening-of-indian-classical-music-dance/
LOCATION:Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260327T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T214232Z
UID:63494-1776277800-1776285000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Visions/Panawin Spring 2026 Against Oblivion: Philippine Shorts from Cinemalaya and Sundance
DESCRIPTION:Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU\, New York Southeast Asia Network\, and Espacio de Culturas at NYU present the Panawin Philippine film series for the Spring 2026 semester: Against Oblivion: Philippine Shorts from Cinemalaya and Sundance \nVenue:  NYU Espacio de Culturas | 53 Washington Square S\, NYC 10012\nDate and time: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\, at 6:30 PM \nFor more information visit: https://wp.nyu.edu/spsi/against-oblivion/
URL:https://aaari.info/event/visions-panawin-spring-2026-against-oblivion-philippine-shorts-from-cinemalaya-and-sundance/
LOCATION:NYU Espacio de Culturas\, 53 Washington Square S\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T214500
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260409T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T170500Z
UID:63699-1776283200-1776289500@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Light of the Setting Sun - A Documentary Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Light of the Setting Sun (2024) is a patient inquiry and unfolding of filmmaker Vicky Du’s family’s history. \n\n\n\n\nFor non-Columbia affiliates\, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a government-issued ID (your name must match exactly the name registered for the event) at either the 116th Street & Broadway or 116th Street & Amsterdam gates for entry.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/light-of-the-setting-sun-a-documentary-film-screening/
LOCATION:Dodge Hall\, 2960 Broadway\, Room 511\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T104500
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260327T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T211500Z
UID:63477-1776326400-1776336300@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The Other Side of Affordability: How NYC Can Boost Incomes\, Build Wealth\, and Expand Pathways to the Middle Class
DESCRIPTION:Solving New York City’s affordability crisis will require more than just tackling the soaring cost of living. City leaders will also need a plan for the other side of the equation—raising incomes\, building wealth\, and expanding pathways to the middle class—so that a lot more New Yorkers can afford to live here. \nThis policy forum will advance concrete ideas\, opportunities\, and strategies for city and state leaders to address this side of the affordability crisis. Speakers will discuss specific steps that city leaders can take to help more New Yorkers achieve financial security\, access well-paying jobs\, grow businesses\, build assets\, save for retirement\, and achieve upward mobility.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-other-side-of-affordability-how-nyc-can-boost-incomes-build-wealth-and-expand-pathways-to-the-middle-class/
LOCATION:150W17TH\, 150 West 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260410T190827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T190827Z
UID:63744-1776342600-1776349800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:“Elevating AAPI Voices: Storytelling for Advocacy” Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Policy advocacy can be daunting\, and the language and data of the policy world can feel removed from your everyday community work. Storytelling is a powerful tool to give voices to our community while putting the humanity back into our public discourse. \nAJSOCAL will host this workshop on April 16 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM via Zoom to share storytelling strategies\, such as story arcs and asset framing\, that can help you craft compelling messages. \nThe session will be led by Eric C. Wat. He is an award-winning author of four books\, including Love Your Asian Body\, winner of the 2023 AAAS Outstanding Book in History\, and a longtime activist and consultant whose work spans community organizing\, research and evaluation\, planning\, facilitation\, and coaching\, with ongoing advocacy in trans rights\, land rematriation\, and immigrant labor.   \nA previous participant of Eric’s storytelling workshop shared: “We always knew that storytelling was important to provide a realistic picture to policymakers and funders\, but there was never an opportunity to really think about how to do it effectively. It was a very resourceful session.” \nWe encourage you to share this workshop with your network of navigators and advocates. If you are planning on attending\, please REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/elevating-aapi-voices-storytelling-for-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260410T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193542Z
UID:63766-1776355200-1776358800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Honor Dalit History Month with Equality Labs (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Equality Labs’ Executive Director Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad\, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde for a special Dalit History Month conversation on Black and Dalit Liberation. This discussion will highlight luminary thinkers like Audre Lorde and James Baldwin and Dalit leaders like Ambedkar and Shri Guru Ravidas. Select audience members will get copies of Rima’s book! \nUpon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link. \nCost to attend: Our movement is inclusive by nature\, and we warmly welcome participants of all backgrounds\, ethnicities\, and access needs. As this event is a fundraiser supporting our digital security and community safety efforts\, donations are encouraged and deeply appreciated. We offer a sliding scale of $0–$1\,000 to ensure accessibility for all.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/honor-dalit-history-month-with-equality-labs-virtual/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260414T215723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T215723Z
UID:63875-1776355200-1776358800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:April 2026 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
DESCRIPTION:NCAPA will cover important federal policy updates\, including updates on the war in Iran\, President’s budget\, recent executive orders\, and oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case. AAPI Data will share a preview of data from our upcoming By the Numbers guide on labor. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/april-2026-aanhpi-community-dna-forum/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260330T173437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T173437Z
UID:63522-1776364200-1776367800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Taiko Takeover: Experience the Energy of Japanese Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Join the New York Public Library and OMNY Taiko at Richmondtown Library for a presentation of Japanese Taiko drumming at the 2026 World Literature and Arts Festival!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/taiko-takeover-experience-the-energy-of-japanese-drumming/
LOCATION:Richmondtown Library\, 200 Clark Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10306
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260319T165409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165409Z
UID:63390-1776364200-1776373200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:CARE & CONNECT: Screening of Rosemead
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation\, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. \nThe first program will feature a screening of Rosemead\, followed by a panel discussion with therapists.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/care-connect-screening-of-rosemead/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260407T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T141406Z
UID:63590-1776412800-1776445200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Film - Another Gaze Presents Suzaki Paradise: Red Light
DESCRIPTION:70th Anniversary—Introduction by Moeko Fujii. Destitute and down to a pocketful of change\, a young couple arrives at the outskirts of the riverfront pleasure district of Suzaki Paradise shortly before the enactment of Japan’s anti-prostitution laws. Tsutae\, a former prostitute\, installs herself at the nearby Bar Chigusa\, an outpost on the bounds of the district’s undefined expanse\, while dour-faced Yoshiji toils away as a soba deliveryman. Based on Yoshiko Shibaki’s eponymous collection of stories (also the source material for Mizoguchi’s Street of Shame) and adapted by proto-New Wave filmmaker Yuzo Kawashima\, Susaki Paradise: Red Light remains a crucial work of postwar cinema\, its feverish undercurrent of desperation swelling as opportunism\, love\, desire and dreams collide over the shimmering waterways of Suzaki. \nDir. Yuzo Kawashima\, 1956\, 81 min. DCP\, b&w\, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Michiyo Aratama\, Yukiko Todoroki\, Tatsuya Mihashi.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/film-another-gaze-presents-suzaki-paradise-red-light/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260410T193944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193944Z
UID:63768-1776416400-1776452400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:AIX Summit East 2026: Build America’s AI Future
DESCRIPTION:Build America’s AI Future \nThe inaugural AIX Summit East 2026 convenes leaders across academia\, industry\, government\, and the next generation of AI innovators to shape how artificial intelligence will transform—and be transformed by—science\, engineering\, health\, education\, and finance. At a moment of profound technological and societal change\, the Summit centers collaboration across disciplines\, sectors\, and generations\, bringing together established visionaries and rising stars to move the conversation from what AI can generate to what it can build for the nation. \nProgram Highlights\n\nOpening Keynote: Yann LeCun\, one of the pioneers of modern AI\nFireside Chat: Sir David MacMillan\, Nobel laureate (host by NBC Richard Lui)\nSessions: Frontiers of AI\, AI x Science\, AI x Health\, AI x Education\, and AI x Blockchain.\n20+ research roundtables over lunch\, each co-hosted by two leading scientists\nStudent Poster Session\, mostly by PhD students from Columbia\, Cornell Tech\, Boston University\, Duke\, Georgia Tech\, Harvard\, MIT\, NYU\, UPenn\, Princeton\, UIUC\, and Yale\nNetworking Reception: dedicated time for participants to connect\nSponsor Banquet: to express our gratitude for our fellows\, partners\, sponsors and donors.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nResearchers and academics seeking cross-disciplinary collaboration.\nIndustry leaders and investors looking for the next wave of AI innovation.\nPolicymakers shaping the regulatory landscape of technology.\n\nJoin us as we shape the future of America’s digital and physical infrastructure. \nCo-hosted by the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) and the AI NextGen Foundation\, this one-day gathering in New York City will provide an exciting and energizing forum to exchange ideas\, build partnerships\, and define pathways for impact over the next five\, ten\, and fifty years.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aix-summit-east-2026-build-americas-ai-future/
LOCATION:Convene Brookfield Place\, 225 Liberty Street\, New York\, NY\, 10281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260415T174824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174824Z
UID:63885-1776447000-1776454200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Conversations About AI: Preparing for the Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:Join NYPL for the first in a series of panel discussions exploring AI\, presented in collaboration with Women TechExchange. \n\n\n\n\nIn this panel discussion\, Marvin Krislov (President\, Pace University)\, Minerva Tantoco (formerly NYC’s first Chief Technology Officer)\, and Bryan Lozano (Chief Strategy Officer\, Welcome to Chinatown) will join Peta-Gay Clarke (Women TechExchange) to discuss how AI is impacting the future of workplaces\, including the ways we can prepare and how it can be used to enhance rather than replace human ingenuity.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/conversations-about-ai-preparing-for-the-future-of-work/
LOCATION:Bronx Library Center\, 310 East Kingsbridge Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260320T164629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164629Z
UID:63404-1776448800-1776456000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape (April)
DESCRIPTION:Step into a beautiful evening where art\, music\, and language come alive. Each month\, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal\, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush\, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  \nAs music fills the room\, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy\, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink\, paper\, brushes) are provided.  \nWant to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun\, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.  \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!  \nNo experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup-your-monthly-cultural-escape-april/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260326T194644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194644Z
UID:63465-1776452400-1776456000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Fly Mi Away
DESCRIPTION:In this performance\, composer and performer Miguel Sutedjo reflects on his journey as a Chinese Indonesian in America through jazz piano\, musical theater\, and song writing. He shares selections from his original musical Fly Me Away—which follows Frank\, a teenage pianist chasing his jazz dreams in conflict with his immigrant father’s traditional expectations—alongside other original compositions. The program—arranged for piano\, bass\, drums\, and three vocalists—offers a vibrant blend of personal storytelling and musical exploration.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-performs-fly-mi-away/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260415T175512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175512Z
UID:63896-1776513600-1776520800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Vaisakhi Celebration with The Culture Tree
DESCRIPTION:Vaisakhi is a joyful spring festival celebrated by many families\, especially in Punjab\, India. It marks the harvest season and is also an important day in Sikh history. People celebrate with music\, dancing\, colorful clothes\, and special foods. It is a time to be thankful\, come together\, and share happiness with friends and family. \nJoin the 53rd Street Library and Anu Sehgal from The Culture Tree to learn more about this festival\, do a superhero themed interactive art activity with Vishavjit Singh\, make your own turbans\, and listen to storytimes by authors Simran Jeet Singh and Deepika Kaur Pujji.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/vaisakhi-celebration-with-the-culture-tree/
LOCATION:53rd Street Library\, 18 W 53rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260407T201909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T201909Z
UID:63597-1776517200-1776531600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:2026 New York City Asian American Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year\, our theme is Roots & Resistance. \n\n“Roots & Resistance” emphasizes the core of being APIA in New York City: Community. As Asian American students\, our responsibility extends beyond academics—we must learn from and engage with the diverse community members\, activists\, and organizations that strengthen our city. Whether through amplifying the stories of grassroots organizers or celebrating the artistry of Asian performers in NYC\, uplifting community voices will reveal the resilience and creativity that shape our shared identity. At the 17th Annual NYC Asian American Student Conference\, we hope to foster heartfelt connections across perspectives and experiences to create meaningful impact in our communities.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-new-york-city-asian-american-student-conference/
LOCATION:Columbia University\, 116th Street & Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260416T165921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165921Z
UID:63925-1776706200-1776709800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Democracy Under Pressure - Redrawing Power: The Supreme Court and the Future of Executive Authority
DESCRIPTION:s the Supreme Court revisits and revises the limits of presidential and administrative power\, its decisions are reshaping the scope of executive authority. A conservative majority has signaled openness to the “unitary executive” theory\, which asserts that the president has sweeping control over the executive branch\, including independent agencies. In recent arguments\, the Court has appeared willing to use this theory to justify the removal of a Federal Trade commissioner\, potentially overturning a 90-year-old precedent. \nUnitary executive theory has also been invoked alongside other arguments for executive expansion by Project 2025\, the controversial set of initiatives that calls for rolling back key regulatory and civil rights protections\, including workplace discrimination oversight and healthcare rights for transgender people. \nThis panel brings together leading scholars to explore what’s at stake: the future of federal agencies\, the balance of powers\, and the trajectory of American democracy. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Public Policy Program\, the Political Science Department at Hunter College\, and the LGBTQ Policy Center. It is made possible in part by the generous support of the New York City Council and the CUNY LGBTQ Consortium.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/democracy-under-pressure-redrawing-power-the-supreme-court-and-the-future-of-executive-authority/
LOCATION:Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College\, 47-49 East 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T022941
CREATED:20260414T213724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213803Z
UID:63857-1776711600-1776717000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Breathe the Sound – Shakuhachi Concert
DESCRIPTION:A unique concert dedicated to breath—as sound\, as discipline\, as transformation. Shakuhachi master Marek Kimei Matvija and vocalist Annabelle Plum present a program that brings together 19th-century Japanese honkyoku with contemporary international works for voice and bamboo flute. Guest performers include shakuhachi player Adam Robinson and accordionist Simone Baron.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/breathe-the-sound-shakuhachi-concert/
LOCATION:Czech Center Cinema\, 321 E 73rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR