Events

This special online seminar is featured by Prof. KANG Zhen, Vice President of Beijing Normal University and renowned scholar widely celebrated for his appearances on major cultural programs broadcast by China Media Group, such as The Chinese Poetry Conference and Lecture Room.   From the rhythmic verses of the Book of Songs to the magnificent ... Read more

Begin your morning with mindfulness guidance from Zen masters at Cadman Plaza Park, then join thousands of participants for a peaceful walk The Experience: The morning begins at Cadman Plaza Park with an opening blessing and mindfulness guidance led by Zen masters. Participants will then take part in a guided mindful walk across the Brooklyn ... Read more

Adoptees, Asian Diaspora, and the Trauma That Hides in Plain Sight with Kellan, Kai Ming Holistics (IICT). Many adoptees and those in the Asian diaspora carry forms of trauma that don’t always look like trauma — showing up instead as perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the pressure to succeed and belong. Beneath this often lies a deeper story ... Read more

Featuring a lecture by Tashi Chödrön, Himalayan Programs and Communities Ambassador at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, this session introduces Buddhist mudras—symbolic hand gestures that communicate spiritual qualities and teachings. The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Steve Clorfeine, a meditation teacher from the Shambhala tradition with over 40 years of ... Read more

Join us to celebrate the release of Abigail Savitch-Lew's debut novel Livonia Chow Mein, a gripping story centered around a Chinese family-owned restaurant on Livonia Avenue and its relationship to the neighborhood’s Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century. Rev. Cathie Wright-Lewis, novelist and director of Power in the Pen Writing Workshop, ... Read more

Join the Tuvergen Band for a fun, hands-on 45-minute pre-performance workshop exploring the musical traditions of Mongolia!   Families will get a close-up look at the unique instruments featured on stage—including the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), igil (fiddle), doshpuluur (lute), tovshuur (lute), and elements of a global percussion kit. Participants will also hear and learn the ... Read more

Experience the Tuvergen Band and the distinctive musical and cultural traditions of Mongolia, with its deep connection to the natural world. Come and hear for yourself how the country's traditional music reflects the sounds of wind, water, animals, and the expansive grasslands of the steppe. At the heart of this tradition is throat singing (khöömii), a mesmerizing ... Read more

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department in partnership with The Center on Asian Americans and the Law, present a historical reenactment of the Fred Koremastu case. Conversation with special guest, Karen Koremastu, to follow. CLE credit will be available. 

311/911 on Adolescent Mental Health with Dr. Angela Kang. Dr. Angela Kang will present “The 311 and 911 of Adolescent Mental Health.” This informative session will provide an overview of the foundations of adolescent mental health, including common emotional and behavioral challenges faced by teens today. Dr. Kang will also highlight key warning signs that ... Read more

On Tuesday, May 19th, discover how the Village Voice documented and influenced New York City’s cultural and political scene. Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal ... Read more

Join us on May 19 for a powerful and intimate conversation with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade, she was forced to confront how ... Read more

Korean visual entertainment—including films, K-dramas, and K-pop music videos—is the result of highly sophisticated planning and production. These productions captivate a global audience by synthesizing music, narrative, and styling to deliver striking visual aesthetics and compelling emotional narratives. Costume is central to this production system, and it plays an instrumental role in the aesthetic appeal ... Read more

This Chinese-language online workshop will help Chinese and Chinese American parents/caregivers recognize signs of teen stress, anxiety, and depression; learn how to start supportive conversations with adolescents; and understand how to follow up and seek support. Featured Speaders：Wenhua Lu, PhD, Associated Medical Professor at the CUNY School of Medicine; Yuqing (Ivy) Zhang, Bilingual/bicultural therapist.

Join The Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will help educators gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of incorporating graphic novels into their classrooms, with a particular emphasis on APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) graphic novels. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they ... Read more