Non AAARI Events

Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. New York City's longest-running South Asian stand-up comedy show returns to Broadway Comedy Club on Friday, October 30, with a lineup that includes a Patriot Act writer, a Second City alum newly arrived from Chicago, and a Wall ... Read more

Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York, National Dance Company of Korea & National Theater of Korea

Slanty Eyed Mama is two good asian girls gone bad-assed. Award-winning Lyricist and singer Kate Rigg (Lady-K) and electric violinist Lyris Hung met while studying at the Juilliard School and began collaborating on creating a fresh American Asian sound combining rock spoken word and comedy.

Flushing Town Hall celebrates its 12th annual Diwali, the Festival of Light, with food, dance, music, and art for audiences of all ages. The fun-filled afternoon features a performance by Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, her Srijan Dance Company, and special guests!

HOME Project 2026: Between Homes is a curated performance series featuring Chinese and Chinese diasporic artists working across dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performance. Centered on the notion of “between-ness,” this year’s program explores home not as a fixed place, but as a shifting condition shaped by migration, memory, cultural inheritance, and contemporary life. The participating ... Read more

Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 - November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work, their poignant, moving stories of their fathers, and the art ... Read more

Spend your November professional development day with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and fellow educators at a hands-on workshop on Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at 140 West 17th Street in Chelsea. Learn how to incorporate the Rubin’s Mandala Lab Resources for Educators into your curriculum, reflect on ways to create a ... Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld birthright citizenship in June 2026, and the invocations of competing versions of U,S, history in the Trump v Barbara opinion sparked questions about the origins of that bedrock constitutional guarantee. What was citizenship like before the 14th Amendment for politically disfavored groups, and why is the bedrock guarantee of ... Read more

What makes Chinese food taste unmistakably Chinese? Join acclaimed food writer and four-time James Beard Award winner Fuchsia Dunlop for a special evening celebrating her new book, Five Tastes: The Magic of Flavour in a Chinese Kitchen.

Flatbush Library is pleased to welcome author Rim Battal to discuss I'll Look Myself in the Eyes with translator Liza Tripp. 

A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence, storytelling, culture, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes, panels, an interactive workshop, performance, and meaningful networking. 20% Discount Code: PARTNER20

Journalism represents the first draft of history. As post-election coverage sets the narrative for years to come—including which voter groups were decisive—it’s critical that AANHPI voices and verified data lead the story from Day One. Join AAPI Data and American Community Media (ACoM) for First Take Briefing: AAPIs and the Midterm Elections. Get the latest ... Read more