2023 Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Annual VOICES Conference

Marriott Marquis, Washington DC 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce its 13th Annual VOICES Conference on October 18-19, 2023. VOICES is an annual conference that gathers healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore and discuss health equity and health justice in eliminating disparities and supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific ... Read more

Rethinking Contemporary Ink Art Through Park Dae Sung

Charles B. Wang Center - Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, United States

The Charles B. Wang Center presents a stimulating symposium that delves into the multifaceted works of the contemporary ink artist Park Dae Sung. A short presentation by esteemed scholars will illuminate the diverse subjects encompassed in Park’s fascinating oeuvre, including calligraphy, landscapes, animals, and still lifes, and engage an appreciation of the current exhibition, Park ... Read more

Thomas Chen Family Crystal Windows Scholarship Presentation and Student Art Exhibit

Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY

The Queens College Office of the President and the Office of Institutional Advancement cordially invite you to the Thomas Chen Family Crystal Windows Scholarship Presentation and Student Art Exhibit. A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to author and journalist,  Ting Chian Wang. Please RSVP by October 12 to rsvp.dev@qc.cuny.edu, or 718-997-2920

A Conversation with Eric L. Muller, Author of Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe: Complicity and Conscience in America’s WWII Concentration Camps

Fordham Law School - Hill Faculty Conference Room 150 West 62nd Street - Hill Faculty Conference Room 7-119, New NY, NY

It is 1942, and World War II is raging. In the months since Pearl Harbor, the US has plunged into the war overseas – and on the home front, it has locked up tens of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans in concentration camps, tearing them from their homes on the West Coast with the ostensible ... Read more

Vauhini Vara with Leslie Jamison: This Is Salvaged

NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Vauhini Vara's debut novel, The Immortal King Rao, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize and the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize, won the Colorado Book Award, and is being adapted for television. Lit Hub and Electric Literature have named her new short-story collection, ... Read more

What Is Mental Health? A Workshop on Student Un/wellness

Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY

What do we actually mean when we say "mental health"? What do unwellness and wellness actually look and feel like, especially for students? How might we diagnose our own struggles and identify our mental health needs? "What is Mental Health? A Workshop on Student Un/wellness” is part of a series of workshops and events that ... Read more

Educator Open House – Rubin Museum

Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th STreet, New York, NY

K–12 teachers, school administrators, college and university faculty, and museum educators are cordially invited to attend a free Educator Open House. Mingle with colleagues and discover how you can explore the Rubin with students this school year. The event will feature: Wine and light refreshments in Café Serai An immersive sound bath experience in the ... Read more

The Tax Accountant Dilemma: To Hire or Not to Hire?

Most of the time taxes can be straightforward and low cost if you know where to look. If you're tired of handling your own taxes, it may be time to seek a new accountant. While many individuals can manage their taxes independently, complex situations call for professional expertise. We will discuss if an accountant is ... Read more

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Suzanne Methot, Author of “Killing the Wittigo”

Experienced educator Suzanne Methot’s powerful book uses plain language to talk about the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous communities, as well as the transformational change and healing work being done by young Indigenous people. “Killing the Wittigo” offers concrete examples of the small and big ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable ... Read more

The Jail, the Police, and the People’s Chinatown: a zine launch party

127 Walker Street 127 Walker Street, New York, NY

The W.O.W. Project, Chinatown Art Brigade, and Immigrant Social Services invites you to a zine launch party, “A Jail in Chinatown: Zines on Abolition,” on October 19 from 6-8pm at the Storefront for Ideas (127 Walker Street New York, NY 10013). We are so excited to launch two zines, “Envisioning Abolition in Our Local Asian ... Read more

U.S.-Japan Relations in the Biden Era

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) for a wide-ranging, in-person conversation between U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and ASPI Vice President Daniel Russel. Looking ahead to important multilateral events like the G20 and APEC Summits, and with a view to regional and global challenges ranging from North Korea to climate change, the two ... Read more

$11.53

Pachappa Camp: The First Koreatown in the United States

Prof. Edward T. Chang will present on University of California, Riverside’s traveling exhibition to preserve and share the history of America’s first Koreatown — Pachappa Camp — a community of Korean migrant workers in Riverside who contributed to the city’s citrus development.

China Institute Calligraphy & Music Meetup

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Come to China Institute for a fun evening of calligraphy and music with friends, a date, or family members! Practice wellness with like-minded cultural enthusiasts, and experience rich Chinese culture in the heart of NYC! Participants are invited to pick up a brush and practice writing with guidance from our calligraphy expert, while enjoying intimate ... Read more

$10

Story & Song Through the Generations

First Chinese Baptist Church 21 Pell Street, New York, NY

Think!Chinatown is proud to present two new T!C-produced short films at 21 Pell. T!C-produced short films this season honor musicians like Nobuko Miyamoto and Zhang Jingtai, who have filled the soundscape of the neighborhood. The screening will be followed by a special performance by treya lam and Taiyo Na, inspired by the songs included in ... Read more

Viet Thanh Nguyen In Conversation with Min Jin Lee

NYC 92Y 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York

Join Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen (The Sympathizer, The Committed, and The Refugees) as he reads from his new memoir, A Man of Two Faces, followed by a conversation with Min Jin Lee (Pachinko).

$20

Play – POOR YELLA REDNECKS (AANHPI Affinity Night)

New York City Center 131 West 55th Street, New York, NY

This evening will feature a performance of POOR YELLA REDNECKS, a new play written by Qui Nguyen a panel discussion following the show featuring Katie Đỗ (playwright, screenwriter, actor) and Tracey Nguyen Mang (founder, Vietnamese Boat People podcast/nonprofit), moderated by Ariel Estrada (founder and executive artistic director, Leviathan Lab).   ABOUT THE PLAY Qui Nguyen, ... Read more