Non AAARI Events

Join the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for a conversation designed for professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers who are looking for a job or considering a change. Hear from human resources leaders about navigating New York City’s competitive job market, making informed career choices, and approaching your search with ... Read more

Join The Asian American Education Project for a workshop that will demonstrate how to integrate examples of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) cross-cultural solidarity in U.S. history classrooms. Participants will learn various teaching strategies and gain access to lesson plans that address how marginalized communities supported each other in the fight against exclusion.

Go behind the scenes of Netflix’s new animated series Bass X Machina with series creator LeSean Thomas and Studio Mir’s Kwang Il Han. Join us for a special screening and conversation exploring the cross-cultural collaboration behind the series and the global reach of Korean animation.

Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an iconic figure in Indian music, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. He frequently collaborated with the late Zakir Hussain, including a sold-out concert presented by WMI at the Skirball Center in 2022. Together, their sitar-tabla duo became ... Read more

Tai Hwa Goh creates intricate, layered installations from printed and cut paper, inspired by organic forms and landscapes. Her installations invite viewers to contemplate the balance between the natural world and human existence, and how everyday moments can reveal deeper insights into our lives. In this Artist Talk, Goh discusses her art and and the ... Read more

The 23rd CH/UCSF/FCMS Healthcare Conference 2026 is coming to San Francisco, bringing physicians, healthcare leaders, and innovators together to explore how technology is transforming medicine on November 7–8, 2026.

Champloo—a word associated with mixing and bringing things together—captures the spirit of what we hope this gathering will be: different generations, perspectives, experiences, and expressions of Okinawan identity coming together in one room. The day will feature a keynote address, four moderated panels, cultural performance, dinner, and opportunities for community members to connect and build ... Read more

Whether presenting works by documentary filmmaker Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, DJ Spooky’s live musical re-score of the 1956 seminal classic Korean film, “Madame Freedom,” pioneer video art by Nam June Paik, multi-faceted perspectives on the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, or a three-wall gallery projection dance party for a music film set to the entirety of Girl ... Read more

Join us virtually on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th for our annual CUNY Professional Development Conference, hosted by the University Human Resources- Professional Development & Learning Office. This year, sessions will follow one of the core tracks: Leading Forward: Courage, Clarity, and Change Future-Ready You: Skills, Growth & Career Agility Open Doors: Culture, ... Read more

How do you connect with your parents when they don't speak English and you're not fluent in their Chinese languages? For Annie, through a family secret. When Annie learns she's related to Vincent Chin, a man whose 1982 Detroit murder started an Asian American movement, she seeks out the story, wanting to make something of ... Read more

This panel features seven Asian-identifying John Jay College of Criminal Justice students sharing their personal stories and lived experiences. The panelists will explore the complexities of navigating identity in the United States and the ongoing challenges students face today.