Events

Screening of the documentary "Invisible No More,"co-produced by Larry Tung & Mehrunnisa Wani. Asian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics—they are making decisive gains at every level of government. The rise in Asian American representation is unmistakable, with their growing political strength on full display, particularly in Brooklyn’s ... Read more

An evening born from the idea that the great works of literature were never meant to stay static on the shelves, the Living Library brings classic works of Indian literature onto the stage at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library to kick off the 2026 World Literature and Arts Festival. Join us as we reimagine stories and ... Read more

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU, New York Southeast Asia Network, and Espacio de Culturas at NYU present the Panawin Philippine film series for the Spring 2026 semester: Against Oblivion: Philippine Shorts from Cinemalaya and Sundance Venue:  NYU Espacio de Culturas | 53 Washington Square S, NYC 10012 Date and time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM ... Read more

Light of the Setting Sun (2024) is a patient inquiry and unfolding of filmmaker Vicky Du’s family’s history. For non-Columbia affiliates, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a government-issued ID (your name must match exactly the ... Read more

Solving New York City’s affordability crisis will require more than just tackling the soaring cost of living. City leaders will also need a plan for the other side of the equation—raising incomes, building wealth, and expanding pathways to the middle class—so that a lot more New Yorkers can afford to live here. This policy forum ... Read more

Policy advocacy can be daunting, and the language and data of the policy world can feel removed from your everyday community work. Storytelling is a powerful tool to give voices to our community while putting the humanity back into our public discourse. AJSOCAL will host this workshop on April 16 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 ... Read more

Join Equality Labs’ Executive Director Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde for a special Dalit History Month conversation on Black and Dalit Liberation. This discussion will highlight luminary thinkers like Audre Lorde and James Baldwin and Dalit leaders like Ambedkar and Shri ... Read more

NCAPA will cover important federal policy updates, including updates on the war in Iran, President’s budget, recent executive orders, and oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case. AAPI Data will share a preview of data from our upcoming By the Numbers guide on labor. 

Join the New York Public Library and OMNY Taiko at Richmondtown Library for a presentation of Japanese Taiko drumming at the 2026 World Literature and Arts Festival!

The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. The first program will ... Read more

70th Anniversary—Introduction by Moeko Fujii. Destitute and down to a pocketful of change, a young couple arrives at the outskirts of the riverfront pleasure district of Suzaki Paradise shortly before the enactment of Japan’s anti-prostitution laws. Tsutae, a former prostitute, installs herself at the nearby Bar Chigusa, an outpost on the bounds of the district’s ... Read more

Build America’s AI Future The inaugural AIX Summit East 2026 convenes leaders across academia, industry, government, and the next generation of AI innovators to shape how artificial intelligence will transform—and be transformed by—science, engineering, health, education, and finance. At a moment of profound technological and societal change, the Summit centers collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and ... Read more

Join NYPL for the first in a series of panel discussions exploring AI, presented in collaboration with Women TechExchange. In this panel discussion, Marvin Krislov (President, Pace University), Minerva Tantoco (formerly NYC's first Chief Technology Officer), and Bryan Lozano (Chief Strategy Officer, Welcome to Chinatown) will join Peta-Gay Clarke (Women TechExchange) to discuss how AI ... Read more

Step into a beautiful evening where art, music, and language come alive. Each month, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  As ... Read more

In this performance, composer and performer Miguel Sutedjo reflects on his journey as a Chinese Indonesian in America through jazz piano, musical theater, and song writing. He shares selections from his original musical Fly Me Away—which follows Frank, a teenage pianist chasing his jazz dreams in conflict with his immigrant father’s traditional expectations—alongside other original ... Read more