Non AAARI Events

The main AAPI Heritage Month celebration will feature student performances showcasing diverse cultural traditions through dance and music. From 2:15–3 p.m. in the Little Theatre, performances will be presented by the Myanmar Students Club, Bangladesh Students Association, Nepali Student Association, and Chinese Students Club. The program will also recognize student contributors to LaGuardia’s Asian American ... Read more

Four celebrated culinary authors dig into writing about food and culture in the Asian diaspora at Mulberry Street Library.

Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers' Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family, what is passed down, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted ... Read more

Here NOW So Long is utterly compelling multimedia dance theater work marked by remarkable versatility and choreographic virtuosity of Young Soon Kim. Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion through 12 vivid scenes, weaving together panoramic video imagery, a live performance of an original score of guitars and electronics, and the fluid, ... Read more

The Korea Society is honored to announce the return of the 2026 Startup Scene annual forum, “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live.” This year, the annual forum brings together founders, investors, and technology leaders shaping the next chapter of applied artificial intelligence, examining how AI is transforming the way we live, work, ... Read more

Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the historic Fraunces Tavern for insightful discussions on the issues that matter most to nonprofit leaders. Enjoy lunch while gaining valuable industry insights, then stick around for a networking happy hour to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate being part of New York City’s vibrant nonprofit ... Read more

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum welcomes Meena Seshamani, Maryland Secretary of Health, for a timely fireside conversation with APIAHF President & CEO Juliet K. Choi. Drawing from her leadership at both the federal and state levels, Secretary Seshamani will reflect on the evolving healthcare landscape and ... Read more

In Search of Bengali Harlem follows filmmaker Alaudin Ullah on a journey from Harlem to Bangladesh as he uncovers his parents’ past and explores the history of South Asian and Muslim American communities in New York City. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ullah, producer and co-director of the film. The ... Read more

In this Equity Pulse conversation, Georgia Lee (Committee of 100 member, filmmaker), Jeff Yang (author, cultural critic) and Phil Yu (content creator, editor) will explore how thoughtful advocacy strengthens community influence. They'll examine what it means to shift from demanding visibility to claiming agency and how Asian Americans can lead these conversations with nuance intact.

We have a timely and thought-provoking discussion planned for this month. NCAPA will share updates on major federal policy developments, including what the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision could mean for electoral access and representation. We’re also excited to welcome Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, Senior Policy Director at National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. Fajer will ... Read more

Please join the Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College for a panel discussion, Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation. Panelists include artist Zhen Guo, artist and Guerrilla Girls member Christina Schlesinger, artists and curators Susan Grabel and Lori Horowitz, art historian and curator Gail Levin, and moderator Maika Pollack, Executive Director and Chief Curator of ... Read more

Curious about salt and ginger tea from the Tang Dynasty? Interested in sampling teas from across China’s tea-producing regions? Want to compare Chinese and Japanese teas side by side, or experience ultra high-end milk tea crafted from top terroir leaves? In celebration of International Tea Day, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Tea ... Read more