Events

This event is free and open to public. Because of limited capacity, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Theater of the Matters presents a dual program in honor of Paulo Rocha and Sumiko Haneda. Haneda’s 1982 documentary The Poem of Hayachine Valley (早池峰の賦) will screen on 16mm on March 14 at Light Industry.

Join us for an event with notable writer Amin Ahmad, discussing his new novel A KILLER IN THE FAMILY. Moderating this discussion is culture writer and author, Kirthana Ramisetti. This event will be hosted at The Strand at Columbus (SCA) located at 450 Columbus Ave. This event is co-presented with the Asian American Writers' Workshop. ... Read more

Are you working on a novel, memoir or non-fiction project? Did you start off with great enthusiasm, only to feel the project bog down? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of the task? Has anxiety crept into your writing day? To produce good work, writers must be willing to take risks and to produce writing ... Read more

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Prospect Park! Enjoy a lion dance, cultural performances, festive activities & raffle prizes. Join Prospect Park Alliance and the Chinese-American Planning Council for a joyful Lunar New Year celebration! Experience exciting lion dances, live cultural performances, and festive activities for all ages. The Lunar New Year marks a fresh start ... Read more

The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the NY Chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA NY) invite all leaders and organizations to participate in this FREE educational seminar, The Filipino Nonprofit Leadership Playbook, at the Philippine Center. The seminar will begin promptly at 12:30 PM for online attendees to join.

Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 - 4 p.m. Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling and more. Don't forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at the Leo Cafe.

Come join us in person to celebrate the amazing talent of South Asian artists on the rise! This event is all about good vibes, creativity, and connecting with artists who are making waves. Don’t miss out on discovering fresh voices and unique styles that are shaping the future of music. It’s a fantastic chance to ... Read more

On the fifth anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, we gather to celebrate our community’s strength and demand change.

  On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could redefine what it means to be a U.S. citizen. It is a battle Chinese Americans have fought before. In 1898, Wong Kim Ark sued for his right to reenter the United States after being denied because of his Chinese ancestry. His Supreme Court ... Read more

Faculty and staff are invited to “CUNY Women Lead Loudly —Voice, Vision, and Valor,” a unique virtual experience featuring panels, interactive breakout sessions and a fireside chat with CUNY presidents.

Get ready to dive into a live chat about Teens, Stress and Mental Wellness during Brain Awareness Week! A dynamic conversation bridging neuroscience research and community advocacy through storytelling that translates science into accessible, culturally grounded public learning through storytelling and culturally responsive education. Our featured guests include: Dr. Tiffany Ho, PhD – A neuroscientist ... Read more

Join NYSEAN for the book launch of Enduring Otherwise: Muslim Queer and Trans Worldmaking in Indonesia by Ferdiansyah Thajib, Senior Lecturer in the Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures MA Program at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Rianne Subijanto, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Baruch College-CUNY, will moderate the discussion.

Japan Society invites you to the opening reception of our spring exhibition, Kawai Kanjirō: House to House. Be among the first visitors to experience this landmark exhibition celebrating the life and work of folk potter, artist, and poet Kawai Kanjirō (1890–1966). This is Kawai’s first solo exhibition in the United States and the only time the collection has ... Read more