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SUMMARY:The Complex: An Evening with Karan Mahajan
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Karan Mahajan’s third novel\, The Complex\, Yaddo is delighted to partner with the Brooklyn Public Library to bring you an evening with the brilliant author whose “magisterial” fiction explores ambition\, family\, love\, and political power in Modi’s India.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-complex-an-evening-with-karan-mahajan/
LOCATION:Library for Arts & Culture\, 10 Lafayette Ave\, Second Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
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SUMMARY:Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for our Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship on Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 at 3pm ET (12 PT).
URL:https://aaari.info/event/defend-empower-birthright-citizenship/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
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SUMMARY:Committee of 100 Conversations – Calvin Tsao
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend our 14th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on June 10\, 2026 that will feature Calvin Tsao\, a leading architect\, philanthropist\, and educator. \nCalvin Tsao\, FAIA is a leading voice in contemporary architecture\, whose work draws from a deep engagement with a variety of art forms and from an interdisciplinary approach encompassing urban planning\, architecture\, interior design\, and product design. He has also been a major contributor to the arts\, architecture and scholarship through his family foundation and his personal activities. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nThe Committee of 100 Conversations Initiative features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will start with a live broadcast\, followed by video and podcast recordings that will be available as part of a library of the interviews. \nCommittee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/committee-of-100-conversations-calvin-tsao/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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CREATED:20260604T180529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T180529Z
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SUMMARY:Aisha Fukushima's Mostly Water - Reading & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading and reception to celebrate Aisha Fukushima’s new book\, Mostly Water. Presented by the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project\, in collaboration with the Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) at Columbia University. \nMostly Water is a poetry collection born from years of navigating social norms that fail to capture what it means to be mixed. Drawing on her lived experiences as a Black and Japanese person growing up between the U.S. and Japan\, Aisha Fukushima explores what it means to live from mixed roots. Moving through her grandmother’s kitchen\, hair salons\, and post-WWII Afro-Japanese histories\, Fukushima challenges narrow frameworks around racial belonging. Here\, abundance replace the racialized math of halves and quarters. From micro-aggressions to quiet prayers\, each stanza is a lyric within a larger freedom song. \nThese poems are an opening — an offering for anyone who has ever searched for language spacious enough to hold who they truly are. We are\, after all\, mostly water — fluid\, uncontainable\, beyond measure
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aisha-fukushimas-mostly-water-reading-reception/
LOCATION:Butler Library\, 535 West 114th St\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T202234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T202234Z
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SUMMARY:Unlearning Patterns & Reclaiming Choice Self Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Many of us grew up learning to be everything for everyone — the good daughter\, the high achiever\, the one who never complained. We absorbed patterns\, beliefs\, and expectations that were never ours to begin with. And somewhere along the way\, we lost the thread back to ourselves.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/unlearning-patterns-reclaiming-choice-self-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:The Chai Spot\, 156 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:New Thinking on Korea's Aging\, Shrinking Society with Professor Youngtae Cho
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual program exploring new thinking on Korea’s aging\, shrinking society with Dr. Youngtae Cho\, Director of the Population Policy Research Center and professor of demography at the School of Public Health at Seoul National University (SNU).
URL:https://aaari.info/event/new-thinking-on-koreas-aging-shrinking-society-with-professor-youngtae-cho/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T202434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T202434Z
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SUMMARY:Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE) Virtual 6/11/2026
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on the role of power when addressing systemic racism and advancing racial justice. Systemic racism is a system of power–hierarchical\, coercive\, and oppressive power–based on race. Racial justice\, to be achieved and sustained\, also requires power–inclusive\, collective\, and liberatory power. As we do the work of racial justice\, power plays a critical role and needs to be explicitly examined and deliberately transformed. When power is ignored\, unjust patterns of power can be unintentionally replicated. This workshop provides an opportunity for reflection\, sharing tips and tools\, and exploring ways to transform power in your racial justice work\, whether internal-facing (within your organization) and/or external-facing (with your community or the broader society). \nRacial and social justice activists\, organizers\, and educators are seeking more frameworks and tools for deepening their work.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/power-building-for-racial-equity-pre-virtual-6-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
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CREATED:20260605T202746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T202746Z
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SUMMARY:Labor\, Cultural Work\, and More Ways to Organize the City
DESCRIPTION:This conversation draws crucial connections between cultural work and labor organizing in working-class communities across New York City. Bringing together organizers\, artists\, and community members\, the event traces how struggles over labor and land are deeply intertwined—from tenants organizing against evictions in Chinatown to campaigns resisting casino development in Flushing\, and movements to decriminalize sex work—we ask: are there other ways to organize the city? What forms of solidarity are necessary to build communities rooted in care? By placing past and present organizing in dialogue\, this program invites us to consider what forms of organizing are needed in this moment\, and how we build toward more sustainable futures for Chinatown residents and all working-class communities. \nWhether you’ve been part of W.O.W. since the beginning or are just getting to know the work\, we welcome you to join us for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/labor-cultural-work-and-more-ways-to-organize-the-city/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T203000
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CREATED:20260605T203828Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Egyptian Nostalgia | A Malikah Supper Club Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening of food\, storytelling\, and community rooted in the flavors and memories of Egypt.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-night-of-egyptian-nostalgia-a-malikah-supper-club-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Mombar\, 2522 Steinway Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260520T170529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T170529Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Pushing Hands
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries.  \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for May 7\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-pushing-hands/
LOCATION:215 Centre St\, New York\, NY 10013\, USA\, 215 Centre St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T183629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T183629Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT
DESCRIPTION:As a young boy\, H. N. Shantha Murthy ran away from home to escape the extreme poverty of his Indian village. He traveled the country in search of work\, dreaming that one day his life would change. It did\, following a serendipitous encounter with a couple visiting India from Houston\, Texas. But life in the States was not exactly the “American Dream” come true. Karla Murthy’s film weaves together home videos and phone conversations recorded while her father worked as a gas station attendant in Texas. Alongside his story\, she reflects on her own experiences as the daughter of immigrants (her mother is from the Philippines)\, trying to make a life of her own in New York City\, and now as a mother of two boys. What emerges is an intimate love letter – a meditation on a complicated father-daughter relationship and a poignant tribute to the immigrant working class. \nSpecial Engagements: \n\nFri Jun 12\, 7pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and writer Mira Jacob\nSat Jun 13\, 6pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and composer and podcaster Jad Abumrad\nSun Jun 14\, 5pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and executive producer and founder of Basement Bhangra DJ Rekha\nThu Jun 18\, 6:30pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and Economic Hardship Reporting Project’s Alissa Quart
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-the-gas-station-attendant/
LOCATION:DCTV\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000
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CREATED:20260605T204243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204243Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: China Institute Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn is a free monthly online program on Chinese language and culture. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Conducted in English\, the program offers participants the opportunity to gain insights into Chinese life through art and literature\, guided by our language and cultural experts—all from the comfort of home.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/virtual-china-institute-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000
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SUMMARY:Queens World Film Festival and FTH Present Prideful Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Queens World Film Festival and FTH proudly present Prideful Poetry\, an intimate\, high-energy evening centering LGBTQ+ voices through the power of poetry and spoken word. This curated event invites poets and community members to gather\, connect\, and share their work with an enthusiastic audience in the FTH gallery. Hosted by Avant Garbage\, Prideful Poetry will feature Pelayo AF\, Cerulean Chen Long\, KayTheePoet (Kayla Dudley)\, Hoshiko Hsu\, Stevie Latham\, Joseph O. Legaspi\, David Nazario\, and Kir O’Hanlon. The lineup is curated by Queens World Film Festival Founding Executive Director Katha Cato who\, alongside FTH\, welcomes audiences to a special experience where every poem is an offering and every listener is part of the exchange.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/queens-world-film-festival-and-fth-present-prideful-poetry/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204515Z
UID:64752-1781294400-1781299800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District
DESCRIPTION:A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T204854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204854Z
UID:64754-1781308800-1782086399@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Theater: Pan Asian Rep’s NuWorks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival\, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry\, text\, dance and music.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/theater-pan-asian-reps-nuworks-2026/
LOCATION:Theater Row\, 410 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205055Z
UID:64758-1781308800-1782259199@aaari.info
SUMMARY:NY Early Voting and Primary Election Day
DESCRIPTION:Early Voting NY Primary Election: June 13\, 2026 –  June 21\, 2026 \nPrimary Election Day: June 23\, 2026 \nFind your NY early voting or Primary Election Day poll site and Sample Ballot
URL:https://aaari.info/event/ny-early-voting-and-primary-election-day/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204005Z
UID:64748-1781344800-1781368200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:AI Summit: Shaping the Future Together
DESCRIPTION:Part of China Institute’s Centennial Celebration Series \n\n\n\n\nAs China Institute celebrates its 100th anniversary\, join us for a landmark AI Summit bringing together leading voices from technology\, finance\, education\, culture\, and entrepreneurship to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming our world. \nFeaturing thought-provoking panels\, networking opportunities\, and student AI research showcases\, the summit offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders\, connect with fellow innovators\, and engage with the next generation of AI talent. The event will also launch the AI New Generation Initiative\, supporting AI education\, innovation\, and leadership within the community. Student AI research posters will be displayed at the event.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/ai-summit-shaping-the-future-together/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260506T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175338Z
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SUMMARY:High Line Plinth: Lectures & Meditations – Healing Through Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a lecture by Lama Justin von Bujdoss\, this session explores the role of ritual practice and meditation in transforming grief\, loss\, and violence into resilience and collective care. Drawing connections between Buddhist traditions and contemporary social justice work\, the session considers how ceremony\, blessing\, meditation\, and performed rituals can support processes of healing. \nThe lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Jungwon Kim\, a Zen practitioner of the Plum Village Tradition and the facilitator for Love Circle\, a Brooklyn-based BIPOC sangha. \nRain date: June 14\, 2 – 3pm
URL:https://aaari.info/event/high-line-plinth-lectures-meditations-healing-through-ritual/
LOCATION:High Line Spur at 30th St\, 10th Av\, 30th Street & 10th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205326Z
UID:64760-1781359200-1781370000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Family Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE events to celebrate the holiday.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/dragon-boat-family-festival/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260602T181412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T181412Z
UID:64619-1781377200-1781384400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Play - Until the First Snow (Show 1)
DESCRIPTION:Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival\, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry\, text\, dance and music.  \nSynopsis\nAmid the 1992 Los Angeles Riots\, Kelly travels to her grandmother’s home on the outskirts of Seoul\, where past and present blur and fractured memories uncover a buried family history that reshapes her sense of identity and inner strength.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/play-until-the-first-snow-show-1/
LOCATION:Theatre Row Theatres\, 410 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260514T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T170831Z
UID:64363-1781380800-1781386200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Mourning the Ming or Mourning the Self?  Writing Dream of the Red Chamber and Reading It Across Time
DESCRIPTION:Since its emergence in the eighteenth century\, Dream of the Red Chamber has been widely regarded as the greatest novel in the Chinese literary tradition. Written over more than a decade by Cao Xueqin under conditions of poverty and without patronage\, the novel was left unfinished at the author’s death. Yet despite censorship\, repeated bans\, and its early circulation only in manuscript form\, it achieved extraordinary vitality among readers and went on to inspire countless adaptations in drama\, film\, and television. \nThis lecture explores how Dream of the Red Chamber has been written\, read\, and reinterpreted across different historical moments. From its early reception as a work of emotional and artistic brilliance\, through the late Qing and Republican debates between allegorical “hidden meaning” interpretations and modern textual scholarship\, to its Marxist readings in the socialist era\, the novel has continually been reshaped by changing intellectual and political climates. \nBy tracing the novel’s transmission history and major interpretive frameworks\, this lecture asks a broader question: how can an unfinished work remain endlessly generative\, inviting each generation to read its own concerns into its pages? In doing so\, Dream of the Red Chamber emerges not only as a literary masterpiece\, but as a mirror reflecting the evolving cultural psyche of China itself.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/mourning-the-ming-or-mourning-the-self-writing-dream-of-the-red-chamber-and-reading-it-across-time/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T205701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205701Z
UID:64763-1781460000-1781467200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Garam Masala Dating Show: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Two strangers. One stage. A packed room full of people who came to watch it all go down. \nGaram Masala Dating is NYC’s only live comedy dating show. Every show\, we put a real couple on a blind date in front of a live audience while hosts Surbhi and Wyatt Feegrado play wingman\, roast them\, and try to keep things from going completely off the rails. \nThen it gets interesting. If you’re single and you like what you see\, you can actually steal one of the daters for yourself. Right there. On stage. In front of everyone. \nAfter the show\, we open up the room for a singles mixer so the rest of you can shoot your shot too.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/garam-masala-dating-show-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Top Secret Comedy Club\, 44 Avenue A\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T205955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205955Z
UID:64770-1781528400-1781532000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:AANHPI Civic Engagement: Voting Rights -Post Callais Decision
DESCRIPTION:AAPIP is convening a funder briefing to address what the Callais decision means\, what organizations need\, and where philanthropy can act before 2026 election maps are finalized.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aanhpi-civic-engagement-voting-rights-post-callais-decision/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260605T232900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T232900Z
UID:64775-1781551800-1781557200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Art Analysis Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Art Analysis Writing Workshop where we’ll be analyzing short stories\, poetry\, and visual art. In this encouraging space\, we are cultivating an inviting environment for you to hone in on your own unique voice.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/art-analysis-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
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SUMMARY:Japan\, Beyond the Genkan - A Conversation with Joshua W. Walker on Japan’s Global Role
DESCRIPTION:Japan Society presents a conversation with Dr. Joshua W. Walker\, President and CEO\, on the themes explored in his recent bookJapan\, Beyond the Genkan. At a time of heightened global interest in Japan and shifting dynamics in U.S. alliances\, Japan\, Beyond the Genkan blends cultural perspectives with broader diplomatic and political insights\, while simultaneously examining how Japan’s values\, social dynamics\, and global role shape its engagement with the world today.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/japan-beyond-the-genkan-a-conversation-with-joshua-w-walker-on-japans-global-role/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260601T173103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T173103Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration to the City of Dreams: An Author Talk with Tyler Anbinder
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bronx Library Center for a conversation with historian and author Tyler Anbinder\, in conversation with curator Monxo López\, as he shares both the oft-told and hidden histories of immigration in New York City\, along with his experience writing City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic History of Immigrant New York. From immigrants who made a big splash like iconoclast anarchist Emma Goldman or legendary fashion designer Oscar de La Renta\, to the underrecognized and often underpaid but vital work of thousands and thousands immigrants today\, Anbinder covers 400 years of immigration history in the Big Apple.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/immigration-to-the-city-of-dreams-an-author-talk-with-tyler-anbinder/
LOCATION:Bronx Library Center\, 310 East Kingsbridge Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260528T163734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163734Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Comparison:  Sanctions on North Korea vs. Iran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Brewer\, Visiting Professor at King’s College\, London\, on the differences\, similarities\, and trajectories of international sanctions on North Korea and Iran. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado\, Dr. Brewer discusses evolving UN Security Council sanctions\, their utility within larger diplomatic frameworks\, their implementation and circumvention\, and North Korea and Iran’s proliferation and financing strategies for their sanctioned programs. Dr. Brewer was Acting Coordinator of the UN Panel of Experts on North Korea and financial expert of the UN Panel on Iran. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Korea Foundation and our individual and corporate members.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/critical-comparison-sanctions-on-north-korea-vs-iran/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260604T205144Z
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SUMMARY:Min Kwon: America/Beautiful 250
DESCRIPTION:For her project America/Beautiful\, Korean-American pianist Min Kwon commissioned almost eighty leading composers across the United States to each write a variation on America the Beautiful\, producing a vast mosaic of voices\, aesthetics\, identities\, and histories. No two variations are alike. Some are tender and lyrical\, others bracing and dissonant; some meditate\, others protest. Together they form a living portrait of a country in conversation with itself. Now\, as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary\, Kwon returns to the Catacombs with music from this monumental project – timed to the release of her complete recording of all 76 variations. What began as a question has become a document of its time: a sonic archive of how America’s leading creative voices\, in all their diversity\, heard this moment in history. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/min-kwon-america-beautiful-250/
LOCATION:The Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs\, 500 25th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260528T180943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180943Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Unscripted and Immersive Acting Audition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence? \nJoin A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a4-unscripted-and-immersive-acting-audition-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearl Studios NYC\, 500 8th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004359
CREATED:20260602T181459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T181459Z
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SUMMARY:Play - Until the First Snow (Show 2)
DESCRIPTION:Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival\, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry\, text\, dance and music.  \nSynopsis\nAmid the 1992 Los Angeles Riots\, Kelly travels to her grandmother’s home on the outskirts of Seoul\, where past and present blur and fractured memories uncover a buried family history that reshapes her sense of identity and inner strength.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/play-until-the-first-snow-show-2/
LOCATION:Theatre Row Theatres\, 410 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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