• On Healing Land, Birds Perch: Healing From the Trauma of the Vietnam War

    Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for an intimate screening of On Healing Land, Birds Perch, a powerful short documentary by Vietnamese-born filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood. Through the lens of Eddie Adams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Saigon Execution, the film explores the lingering trauma of the Vietnam War and the complex journey toward reconciliation — 50 years after the fall of ... Read more

    $15
  • On The Road: Sikh American Truck Drivers

    Non AAARI Events

    Join The Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop in partnership with the Sikh Coalition to learn about the history and experiences of Sikh American truck drivers. Sikh Americans account for an estimated 20% of the country’s truck drivers. In this workshop, participants will explore the role of Sikh truck drivers in the ... Read more

  • Rising Above Stigma: A Virtual Book Talk with Author Michelle Yang

    Non AAARI Events

      Join us Thursday, October 9th at 7:30 PM ET for a virtual conversation with author Michelle Yang to discuss her memoir “Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love,” and themes of emigration, mental health, self-love, and healing.

  • Promoting Mental Health in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Communities

    Morningside Heights Library 2900 Broadway, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Nationally, hate crimes against members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community increased by 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly doubled in New York City (NYC) in 2021 when compared to 2020. Additionally, AANHPI communities in NYC have a relatively high rate of poverty when compared to other communities. Systemic ... Read more

  • How to talk about Parkinson’s in your Community

    LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Parkinson’s Foundation, in collaboration with the CUNY School of Medicine, and Commonpoint invites you to join an interactive training: Parkinson's Disease 101: How to Talk About Parkinson's in Your Community. This training is designed to: Provide basic knowledge about Parkinson’s disease (PD) Identify resources available for the community Establish key talking points to speak about ... Read more

  • The Last Girl Awards

    Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    A rare and inspiring opportunity to be in the room with global changemakers redefining what freedom means. Hear from Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad, Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, filmmaker and Olympian Mary Mazzio, human rights advocate Taina Bien-Aimé, and feminist icon Sayeda Hameed. Hosted by actor Reshma Shetty, the evening features bold reflections, lively wine ... Read more

    $20
  • Country Gongbang

    Queens College - LeFrak Concert Hall 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Fusing the soul of bluegrass with the spirit of K-pop, Country Gongbang brings a fresh, global twist to the stage. Founded in 2014 as South Korea’s first bluegrass band—and the first Korean group to perform at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville—Country Gongbang is redefining tradition with bold, bilingual vocals and a vibrant, genre-blending ... Read more

    $27
  • South Asian Journalists Association 2025 Fall Conference

    Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY 219 West 40th Street, New York, NY

    The South Asian Journalists Association is pleased to host our annual conference and gala on October 10-11 in New York City. Our theme, frontlines and through lines, underscores how at a time when the Fourth Estate is under its greatest test, we gather not only as reporters on the frontlines — but as storytellers connecting ... Read more

    $75
  • Blood and Water – Filipino Brooklyn Walking Tour

    Fulton Ferry Landing 1 Water Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Between the 1910s and the 1960s, Filipino sailors and merchant marines built vibrant communities in Brooklyn. They joined forces with Filipino students, artists, and activists to fight against American imperialism and racial discrimination. BLOOD AND WATER combines historical research and imagination to retell this forgotten story of Asian American New York. Tours will be led ... Read more

    $28.52
  • 2025 FANHS-MNY Community Awards

    Queens Museum New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    FANHS-MNY's annual Community Awards celebrates the accomplishments of Filipino American community and its leaders in the Metro NY area!

  • New Burma Strategic Dialogue: Diaspora and International Engagement in Myanmar’s Future

    NYU Wagner - Main Event Space, Room 101 105 East 17th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Myanmar stands at a critical crossroads. Nearly four years after the coup, the country faces humanitarian catastrophe, economic collapse, and ongoing violence. During this Forum on Burmese Democracy, leading voices will share their perspectives on the crisis. The panel will examine Myanmar’s current trajectory, the challenges to democratic recovery, and the role of international engagement ... Read more

  • SAADA Bucket-A-Thon

    Midtown Loft & Terrace 267 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us in NYC on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for the world premiere of Memory Bucket—SAADA’s new cooperative storytelling game to play with the people you’re curious about. We've poured our hearts into this game for over a year, working hand in hand with our community, and we’re so excited to finally share it with ... Read more

    $43.45
  • MOCA TALKS with Karen Hao – Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a timely conversation with award-winning journalist and author Karen Hao on the promises and perils of today’s AI revolution. Drawing on years of reporting and her bestselling book Empire of AI, Hao traces OpenAI’s rapid rise from its origins as a safety-minded nonprofit to ... Read more

    $10