Non AAARI Events

This year’s festival promises to resonate strongly with both American and Indian-American audiences, featuring prominent voices like Amitava Kumar, whose works on identity and migration bridge both worlds, and Sonora Jha, whose critical lens on social justice speaks to current global and domestic conversations. Chef Asma Khan, celebrated for her globally renowned restaurant Darjeeling Express, comes into town from London. ... Read more

Our publishing conference will center the work and experiences of writers of color, and aims to demystify the often opaque business of publishing and writing, convening experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights, advice, and experiences. From the latest generation of literary debuts to queer voices in poetry, AAWW invites conference ... Read more

This one-woman play is an autobiographical work that explores identity, human fragility and human error. Kim has struggled to recognize her Vietnamese heritage, wishing away her father’s less-than desireable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. As she returns to her hometown, she discovers the beauty of her roots and ... Read more

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has been named one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor by the New York Times. He made the TIME100 Next list as well as the THR’s 50 Most Influential People in Comedy in 2022. He is best known for writing ... Read more

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, and Council Member Shekar Krishnan, along with Majority Leader Amanda Farias, Council Members Jeams Gennaro, Shahana Hanif, Linda Lee, Lynn Schulman & Sandra Ung, and the NYC Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, cordially invite you to celebrate Diwali, a Festival of Lights.

MOCA invites you to a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning author Ken Liu as he illustrates his new translation of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. Written around 400 BC, this foundational Chinese philosophical text resonates with themes of humility, resilience, and the search for harmony. Liu’s fresh interpretation offers more than just a translation; it provides a ... Read more

Join our virtual financial literacy workshop to learn about interest rates, building your credit score, and using credit cards responsibly while considering how your background plays a role in your financial journey. This event is sponsored by: BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI) Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP)

We are excited for you to join us once again as we celebrate the victory of light over darkness with a lamp lighting ceremony, honorees, dance performances, food and more!  Alongside distinguished speakers and guests, this year we will be honoring: Annetta Seecharran, Executive Director, Chhaya CDC Padma Linkha Magar, Co-Founder, Saral Nepali Language and ... Read more

One of the year's best films and the first Indian film in thirty years to play in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, Payal Kapadia's sophomore feature All We Imagine As Light is a breathtakingly intimate portrait of urban life in the thick of contemporary Mumbai. Kani Kusruti— recognizable ... Read more

Nonprofits 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

This virtual networking event will enable Asian Americans of all ages to get valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the Financial Services, Investing and Consulting professions. This event is moderated by Peter Young, Chair of the Committee of 100 member and Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative Chair. This will be a ... Read more