Non AAARI Events

Jeff Chang and cultural critic Bakari Kitwana discuss Chang’s new publication Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America (Mariner, 2025). This conversation will be followed by a book signing, during which copies will be available for purchase.

Join us virtually to explore Chinese medicine as a living cultural tradition and learn how Chinese ideas about the body, nature, and balance have shaped daily life for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over centuries, offering a distinctive way of understanding health, the body, and the world around us. Rooted in ... Read more

Normal, Illinois–born, Brooklyn-based Steph Chow is a musician and producer whose sound blends equal parts soulful melody, ethereal soundscapes, and groovy lush instrumentals. With a love of guitar first sparked by Guitar Hero and Wes Montgomery records, she first forayed into recording by making jazz guitar covers and jamming in the basement with her self-led ... Read more

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00pm) Location: Korean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd St., New York, NY 10016)   - RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis. - Your tickets will be released to the standby line 10 minutes before the show, so we recommend you arrive early to ... Read more

This international symposium delves into the rich artistic universe of Mei Lanfang, taking the exhibition Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America as a point of departure. Through a series of focused presentations, speakers will examine the defining elements of Mei’s artistic practice, from the codified symbolism of the orchid hand gestures to the performances of ... Read more

Get ready to laugh in full color!  Thyme & Again Comedy and Himanshu Godara are teaming up to bring you Colors of Comedy – a high-energy celebration of Holi, the legendary Festival of Colors and Love! Holi is a Hindu spring festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil/ We’re honoring that spirit with ... Read more

Celebrate Thai New Year 2026 with Thai food, drinks, merch and music at our Songkran Night Market. Performances by Chan & Eli and Faye Pattatan.  Some vendors you’ll love are: Koht Peht Thai Hot Sauce, ice cream from SkyIce, ThaiNYbites fried bananas, and samples from Group B Beer. ​Bring in the new year with Thai ... Read more

Experience the refined artistry of Japanese tea with the master tea instructor Yoshitsugu Nagano. This workshop introduces participants to the principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility at the heart of tea culture. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, attendees will learn essential techniques for preparing and appreciating high-quality Japanese tea. Whether you are new ... Read more

Celebrate Thai New Year 2026 with Thai food, culture and traditions at our Songkran Family & Culture Day. Enjoy Thai food and drinks, enjoy the Songkran photo booth, and celebrate the beautiful ritual of Song Nam Phra—rinsing away the old year and welcoming good fortune for the coming year. ​Cooking Class at 1pm: Participate in ... Read more

From April 8–19, Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art presents the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films —A yearly festival that champions filmmakers from all over the world with distinctive visions and bold new ideas that push the art form into new terrain. Tenzin Phuntsog’s Next Life follows a Tibetan American ... Read more

Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America Join us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative.

Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America Join us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative. In Strangers in the Land, award-winning journalist Michael Luo tells the story of a people who, ... Read more