Non AAARI Events

Come along and enjoy a brilliant event of poetry and discussion with several US-based poets who contributed to the State of Play anthology, who will also share from their recent work. What lies within an Asian poet's consciounsess? What are they most concerned about in their writing lives? How do their consciousness as poet change ... Read more

A talkback with Diablo actress Althea Vega will follow after the film screening. Nana Lusing works and lives by herself in a rural town and she looks forward to occasional visits by one or the other of her five grown sons. At night, she lies on her bed sleepless as she sees a dark figure looming in her room. Is ... Read more

Three Asian American-led East Coast hardcore punk bands—No Model, Material Support, and Dog Breath—join forces for an epic showcase. The name of the evening, "Run Amok," intentionally refers to "Amok Syndrome," a behavioral pattern formerly once recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a "culture-bound syndrome"—born out of the European misdiagnosis of Asian and Indigenous ... Read more

In 2020, Charles Yu’s novel Interior Chinatown won the National Book Award for Fiction. This November, Interior Chinatown premieres as a thrilling 10-episode limited series on Hulu, based on the book. Cast member Chloe Bennet and Yu join Tony®-winning playwright, librettist, and screenwriter David Henry Hwang for a conversation about the legacy of the novel, the making of the show, and ... Read more

The conference theme, Frontiers in Medicine, Interdisciplinary updates, is exemplified in the three plenary lectures.  The  keynote speaker, Professor Scarlett Lin Gomez, will present the new groundbreaking NCI funded study that supports the creation of a national cohort called ASPIRE, or ASian American ProspectIve Research to study cancer in Asian American populations. This will truly ... Read more

Join the artist Paul Pfeiffer in conversation with Yasufumi Nakamori, Director of Asia Society Museum and Vice President of Arts and Culture. Pfeiffer’s image-based work is informed by American popular culture, including film and broadcast sporting events. He has been the center of an acclaimed mid-career survey exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ... Read more

Celebrate Diwali with this all-ages festival and dance party, featuring DJ Rekha and Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company with special guest dance troupe ADDA and Dr. Santa R. Nandi! With family friendly workshops, including block printing with Alka Mukerji, rangoli making with Joshua Roychowdhury, Indian cooking with Chef Nupur and Queens Curry ... Read more

Resonance celebrates Asian American stories and building community. This multi-experiential Asian American dance event was born out of a deep need to combat anti-Asian hate and foster a sense of community. Resonance builds on our past work by bringing together Asian-owned, queer-owned, and street dance-centric organizations to celebrate the rich spectrum of Asian American experiences, ... Read more

Join us for a fun and engaging one-hour workshop designed for students hoping to unwind and destress! In this workshop, we’ll explore the reality of stress and the pressures of student life while embracing the messiness of it all. Through interactive theater and writing activities, mindfulness exercises, and open discussions, participants will learn practical techniques ... Read more

The CUNY University Human Resources (UHR) Professional Development & Learning Office is excited to announce that registration is now open for the annual Professional Development Conference, taking place November 6th and 7th! This year’s theme is "The Change Ahead: Dare to Imagine and Innovate." The conference will feature a variety of engaging sessions, all aligned ... Read more

With Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters poised to tip the balance in the presidential election and many congressional elections, what will we find on Election Day? We understand and appreciate your interest in data-informed news coverage of communities and candidates in the 2024 elections and invite you to join a special briefing hosted ... Read more

Asian Americans have faced significant career obstacles and racial inequities. The worlds of media and music are no exceptions, particularly for women. We are excited to have member Katie Soo, an award-winning global media and technology marketer with an undeniable track record in building disruptive brands that transform traditional industries in conversation with Paravi Das, ... Read more