Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute in America cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and ... Read more

Come watch some of the funniest South Asian American comedians from New York City and all over the world! Join us at the after-party to mingle and network with other like minded people. The location of the after-party is announced during the show.

President Kwang Kim, a distinguished leader with over three decades of dedicated service to the Korean American community, will share his unique perspective on the journey of Korean immigrants in the Tri-State area. This lecture will examine the key historical milestones and conclude with a deep dive into President Kim’s reflections on how the Korean ... Read more

For Asians, yellow represents soil & earth, life, resistance, courage, rebirth, revolution, & unity. We are reclaiming and rewriting all narratives that undermine the richness and complexity of Asian individuals, cultures, traditions, & longing. Join us in amplifying and celebrating Asian heritage with song, dance, poetry, performance, & discourse. For a peek into the power ... Read more

Join Retro Report and the New York City Department of Education Social Studies team for a workshop focused on engaging students with essential histories that are often ignored. This interactive session will allow participants to incorporate short-form documentary films, inquiry-based lessons and interactive resources for teaching about AAPI, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ histories.

Asia Society kicks off an ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society's Curator of Film.  The Boys from Fengkuei marks the beginning of a now 14-film-strong collaboration between Hou Hsiao-Hsien and acclaimed Taiwanese ... Read more

We are excited to invite you to the Second NYC Human Rights Summit, hosted by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. This gathering will bring together policymakers, advocates, legal service providers, and community members from across sectors to address the challenges and opportunities in preventing and responding to discrimination in our city.

Join journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gregg Jones as he discusses his newest book, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.  This comprehensive biography vividly tells the story of war hero Ben Kuroki, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat ... Read more

The Contemporary Dance Festival celebrates its 20th showcase of East Asia’s juiciest contemporary dance with three ensemble pieces. From Japan, Where we were born, choreographed by Ruri Mito and performed by ensemble Co. Ruri Mito, weaves and unravels delicately and intricately connected dancers, creating one kaleidoscopic body. From Taiwan, …and, or…, choreographed by I-Ling Liu, ... Read more

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, ... Read more

Join us for a musical showcase combining Chinese and electronic music in a performance that reimagines an ancient Chinese classic with mythic beings and vast geographies—bringing together nature and technology, past and future in sound.