Events

An addictively entertaining, internationally bestselling family saga from a National Book Award finalist. Jonas Hassen Khemiri worked on The Sisters during his 2021-2022 Fellowship at the Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. He will discuss his book with National Book Award–winner Tess Gunty.

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with renowned economist Paul Sheard, author of The Power of Money, as we celebrate the launch of the Chinese edition of his acclaimed book. At a moment when tariffs and economic nationalism are shaking the foundations of global trade, Sheard will move beyond central banking and monetary ... Read more

Join us for a virtual author talk with award-winning writer Paula Yoo as she discusses her wide-ranging career in young adult nonfiction and television (Supergirl, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists and The West Wing) and her latest book. “Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King and a ... Read more

We look forward to seeing you at this month’s AANHPI Community DNA Forum, co-hosted by AAPI Data and NCAPA.  As part of our ongoing focus on higher education and partnership with Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), Rowena Tomaneng, board president of APAHE, will join us to discuss the effects of budget and administration actions ... Read more

MOCA Queer StoryJAM returns for another heartfelt gathering! This storytelling program fosters understanding and strengthens connections across diverse communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time, we’re exploring PRIDE—whether it’s about self-acceptance, a prideful moment in your journey, or activism that has shaped your path. Five LGBTQIA+ Asian American storytellers from different ... Read more

Experience the Best of Indian Indie Cinema at NYIFF! The New York Indian Film Festival returns June 20–22 to Village East by Angelika for its milestone 25th edition. Discover 45+ features, documentaries and short films, spanning over a dozen Indian languages—all with English subtitles. This year’s lineup showcases bold new voices, award-winning directors, and stories ... Read more

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of creativity and inspiration at Susumu Shingu: Elated!, the latest exhibition at Japan Society. Shingu’s vibrant works reveal the invisible forces of nature—wind, heat, gravity—through motion and design, sparking wonder in all ages. Explore the exhibition at your own pace with a family-friendly activity sheet, then drop ... Read more

America’s pastime was introduced to Japan over 150 years ago, and over that time it’s grown into a beloved cultural ambassador and institution. Japan Society now takes a look back at Japanese baseball —more specifically, Japanese baseball cards. Acclaimed author and Japanese baseball historian Robert K. Fitts, whose works include An Illustrated Introduction to Japanese ... Read more

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap joins us in person to present his cult crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur. The screening will be broken up by a 15-minute intermission. Introduced and followed by a discussion with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Gangs of Wasseypur Anurag Kashyap, India, 2012, DCP, 321 min. In Hindi with English subtitles. 1941, WASSEYPUR, BENGAL. The British still ... Read more

Takei reunites with the They Called Us Enemy team of Harmony Becker, Steven Scott and Justin Eisinger for a true story that follows from his earliest childhood crushes and youthful experiments in the conformist 1950s, to his global fame as an actor and the terrible fear of exposure, to becoming one of the most high-profile ... Read more

Join A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive workshop for musical theater artists and/or dance artists! Note: you may join for either or both the vocalist/actor audition portion and the dance call. You do not need to audition in order to join the workshop.  

  Please join the Asian American Disinformation Table for a teach-in focusing in on the case studies from our recently released landscape report, Where Do We Go From Here? Asian Americans, Diaspora, and Disinformation. This teach-in will explore the modern day impact of historical disinformation in the Philippines and in the narratives surrounding survivors of ... Read more

This documentary humanizes the experiences of victims and their loved ones, including the Go family, whose daughter, Michelle Go, was tragically pushed onto subway tracks; Christina Yuna Lee, who was followed and fatally stabbed in her own apartment; Michael Zhu, who was stabbed while on a routine walk near his home; and Noel Quintana, who was slashed in the ... Read more