Hawaiian History Month: Queen Liliuokalani Webinar

In honor of Hawaiian History Month, join us to learn more about Queen Lili'uokalani (1891-1893), the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. This workshop will focus on the Queen's legacy leading up to and following the U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. A musician, writer, and social justice activist, Queen Lili'uokalani ... Read more

The Asian American BookCon

Hana House 345 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY

The Asian American Writers’ Workshop and the Asian American Book Club are teaming up with the Brooklyn Book Festival to host the first annual Asian American BookCon! An official bookend event of the Brooklyn Book Festival, the BookCon will feature a marketplace of publishers, artists, booksellers, and vendors celebrating the diversity of Asian American literature. ... Read more

Supporting the Next Generation of AANHPI Leaders

Join APAHE during AANAPISI Week 2024 for a virtual panel of AANAPISI program student participants from across the country. Panelists will discuss how their AANAPISI program has impacted their college experience and future career path as well as their hopes for the future of AANAPISIs.

China Institute in America CrazyLaugh Comedy

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

CrazyLaugh A dynamic oversea Chinese culture content production platform. At CrazyLaugh, our mission is to inspire a shift in perspective, transforming life’s twists and stress into moments of humor and laughter. We believe every challenge is a setup for a punchline, and we’re dedicated to empowering everyone find theirs. Together, we’re not just facing life’s ... Read more

$31.72

A4 Presents: Asian Counterfutures

Metrograph 7 Ludlow Street, New York, NY

“Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is pleased to partner with Metrograph on a special screening around the topic of Asian Counterfutures. A critical component of our mission is to challenge traditional depictions of Asians and Asian Americans in American cinema as either wholly absent, derogatory, or otherwise misrepresented. This program centers contemporary Asian artists and ... Read more

$17

Three Iconic Directors: Gurinder Chadha, Deepa Mehta, and Mira Nair

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for this Viewpoints program bringing together three iconic directors of world cinema: Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), and Deepa Mehta (Water), in a conversation moderated by Aroon Shivdasani. Three filmmakers of Punjabi background, this "Bhenji Brigade" has made significant contributions to film with their fierce creative visions, and represent a larger Indian ... Read more

$30

Book Launch: Corky Lee’s Asian America

Queens College - Campbell Dome 65-30 Kissena Blvd - Campbell Dome, New York, NY

We are delighted to welcome you to the book launch of Corky Lee's Asian America with a conversation with distinguished panelists: Chee Wang Ng (co-author and visual artist), Chris Kwok (Board Member, Asian American Federation) and Soniya Munshi (Urban Studies, Queens College). Amy Hsin (Sociology, Queens College) will moderate, and Queens College President Frank Wu ... Read more

Public Art Fund Talks: Huma Bhabha

The Great Hall at Cooper Union 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY

In this talk, artist Huma Bhabha will discuss her Public Art Fund exhibition, Before The End, which is on view at Brooklyn Bridge Park until Spring 2025. Bhabha, renowned for her ability to reinvent the figure and explore its expressive potential, creates eccentric characters that captivate through their contradictions. Her innovative practice spans sculpture, drawings, ... Read more

APIAHF 14th Annual VOICES Conference

Capital Hilton 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce its 14th Annual VOICES Conference on October 1-2, 2024, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. 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 ... Read more

Force Multiplier: The U.S.-Korea Alliance Amid Strategic Competition

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

How can the U.S.-Korea Alliance rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex and fraught geopolitical environment? As competing strategic triangles solidify in Northeast Asia, what new challenges and opportunities will arise for the U.S.-Korea relationship and peace and security in the region? This conversation seeks to see through the cycle to identify underlying trends, ... Read more

Rupi Kaur: milk and honey 10th Anniversary Poetry Writing Workshop

NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum (Ground Floor) Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

In 2014 Rupi Kaur self-published her first collection, milk and honey. Its honesty and rawness stunned readers, as did its ability to confront bitterness and pain with genuine sweetness. Ten years and millions of copies later, it is one of the best-selling poetry books of the 21st century, and Kaur is a worldwide phenomenon. This year ... Read more

A Conversation with Minister Kyung-Wah Kang

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the ... Read more

South Asian Arts Talk in Celebration of the Life of Priyanka Mathew: Artist Shahzia Sikander and Curator Diana Campbell

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us on October 1, 2024, for the inaugural program in the series South Asian Arts Talk in Celebration of the Life of Priyanka Mathew. The thought-provoking discussion features pioneering Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander, one of the most influential artists working today, in conversation with Diana Campbell, Chief Curator of the Dhaka Art Summit and ... Read more

$15

What is the Government Doing About DEI and Asian American Career Ceilings?

This event will feature an interview with Jenny Yang, a Civil Rights Leader and Former Government Official; Former White House, Domestic Policy Council as a Deputy Assistant to the President for Racial Justice and Equity; and Former Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, followed by a Q&A session. Jenny Yang is a highly ... Read more

National Bunraku Theater

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

The National Theatre makes its triumphant arrival with bunraku theater in New York City for the first time in 32 years! Witness a stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, with two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter) and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love Suicides at Sonezaki). Known ... Read more

$72

Pan Asian Rep 2024 Fall Reading Series – My Man Kono

520 8th Avenue - 3rd Floor Bruce Michell Room 520 8th Avenue - 3rd Floor Bruce Mitchell Room, New York, NY

In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORIACHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. This will be a sneak peak of Pan Asian Rep's Feb 2025 world premiere ... Read more

The Making of Asian American Magazines

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful discussion on the creation and evolution of Asian American magazines with the founders and editors behind some of the most influential publications: Melissa Hung of Hyphen, Lakán Angelo Ragaza of A. Magazine, Tommy Tam of YOLK, and Larry Tazuma of KoreAm and ... Read more

Yekwon plays Beethoven (Queens)

Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States

Witness the remarkable artistry of esteemed pianist and Van Cliburn competition laureate, Yekwon Sunwoo, as he makes his return to Flushing Town Hall, a hub of diverse creativity. This time, Sunwoo presents his insightful interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, revealing his profound connection with the composer's intricate and reflective work. The program also ... Read more

Documentary – New Wave

DCTV 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth ... Read more

$16

Documentary – Nurse Unseen

Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY

Nurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked  their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.

$18.19

Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power

CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Key to Change offers you an opportunity to hear from experts, journalists from well-known outlets, and community leaders. Get exciting new data-based insights from AAF’s research. Hear from organizers working on the ground to meaningfully engage with the over 2.1 million Asian New Yorkers. And learn how all of us together can activate Asian voters ... Read more

Leo Bar Happy Hour

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Asia Society’s signature monthly happy hour is back! Join us at Leo Bar for Asia Society Museum's new exhibition, Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala. The night includes free museum admission and guided tours of the exhibition, drink specials, DJ, and opportunities to make new connections.

$25

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: A Biography

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Prof. Manu Bhagavan will present his biography, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (Penguin, 2023), based on eight years of research and using material in five languages from seven countries and over forty archives.

MOCA PERFORMS – Standing Above Pajaro

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The Museum of Chinese in America proudly supports the creative journey of generative artists in the development of new works. In this spirit, we are honored to present Standing Above Pajaro, a poignant new opera composed by Jeremy Rafal based on the original play by Conrad A. Panganiban. Returning to MOCA with this evocative piece, ... Read more

Yekwon Sunwoo in Recital

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

New York Classical Players and Korean Cultural Center New York co-present an evening of exceptional piano artistry, featuring Yekwon Sunwoo. The program begins with the timeless elegance of J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C minor, followed by Rachmaninoff’s captivating Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, which showcases the composer’s lyrical depth and ... Read more

Virtual Election Day K-8 Educator Workshop: Mirrors, Windows, and Doors: Affirming Asian American Experiences through Children’s Literature

Join MOCA and Make Us Visible (NY Chapter) for a virtual half-day dedicated to strengthening literacy instruction in your Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Humanities classrooms in culturally affirming ways. Throughout the day, educators will: Analyze a range of fiction and non-fiction texts that give voice to the manifold experiences of Chinese Americans, as well as old classics that ... Read more

2024 ARISE NY! Anti-Bullying Youth Summit

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY

As part of our Youth Program, Turning Point for Women and Families hosts an annual Summit addressing bullying, racism, and discrimination, as well as avenues of empowerment for youth to address these issues. This is a FREE summit open to youth of all backgrounds. Lunch will be served and MetroCards will be provided if needed.

Ho Tam in Conversation with Herb Tam

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful conversation between artist Ho Tam and Herb Tam, MOCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions. They will explore Tam’s self-published magazine Hotam, his journey in creating artist books, and his reflections on living in New York during the 1990s.

Liu Shiming Art Foundation Screening Program: Asian? Female? Nouveau Film!

Liu Shiming Art Foundation 15 E 40th St 5th FL, New York, NY, United States

Featuring three short films by emerging filmmakers Sam Kumiko Sheridan, Michelle Ma, and Chris Zou, this event highlights the personal and societal challenges faced by Asian women through powerful storytelling. Following the screenings, a 45-minute discussion and Q&A will be moderated by guest speaker Hindley Wang.

MOCA PERFORMS – Prologue, Part II

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

What will you pack in your suitcase when you are going somewhere far away and strange, and you don’t know when you will be back? This is the question resonates deeply with many of us immigrants, with our parents and grandparents, and with the senior Chinese ladies who frequented the Homecrest Bensonhurst Community Center in ... Read more

MOCA PERFORMS – Prologue, Part II (A Shadow Puppet Performance)

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

What will you pack in your suitcase when you are going somewhere far away and strange, and you don’t know when you will be back? This is the question resonates deeply with many of us immigrants, with our parents and grandparents, and with the senior Chinese ladies who frequented the Homecrest Bensonhurst Community Center in ... Read more

Rovaco Dance Party 2024

CPR - Center for Performance Research 361 Manhatan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Rovaco Dance Company presents their sixth annual Rovaco Dance Party. This evening of live music, dance, theater, and cultural exchange begins with an informal social hour inspired by Indian hospitality traditions. Guests are served delectable Indian snacks prepared by Chef Ashmita Biswas alongside complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzers, an award-winning Asian American brand. After the social, ... Read more

$28.52

Javanese Gamelan in the World: Traditional and Hybrid Compositions

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for a concert of Javanese gamelan compositions composed by the renowned composer I.M. Harjito, featuring a mix of traditional gamelan and hybrid compositions that incorporate other instruments. Now 80, the master musician is one of the greatest Javanese musicians and composers of his generation. Harjito will present a selection of his works in ... Read more

$25

Yekwon plays Beethoven (NYC)

W83 Auditorium 150 West 83rd Street, New York, NY

Experience the extraordinary artistry of esteemed pianist and Van Cliburn competition laureate, Yekwon Sunwoo, as he returns to the spotlight. This time, Sunwoo offers an insightful interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, showcasing his deep connection with the composer's intricate and reflective work. The program also includes Holst's majestic Jupiter and J.S. Bach's Prelude, ... Read more

Afro-Arab Jazz featuring Tarek Yamani & Yacine Boulares Quartet

Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NY

Discover the electrifying fusion in “Afro-Arab Jazz,” a dynamic collaboration between Lebanese pianist Tarek Yamani and French-Tunisian saxophonist Yacine Boulares, blending Arabic trance rhythms and jazz harmonies. With a quartet featuring Jongkuk Kim on drums and Sam Minaie on bass, they weave together Arabic trance rhythms and jazz harmonies, from Lebanese Dabke to Tunisian Stambeli ... Read more

$25

Book Talk – Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace by Marites Dañguilan Vitug and Camille Elemia

NYU Wagner Mulberry Conference Room 105 East 17th St, New York, NY, United States

Join Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Marites Dañguilan Vitug, editor-at-large for Rappler and co-founder of Newsbreak. Marites Vitug will discuss her recent book Unrequited Love: Duterte's China Embrace (Ateneo University Press, 2024) and recent Foreign Affairs article on Phillipine-China-US relations arguing that Manila needs to make strategically calibrated steps to push back against ... Read more

Transcending Borders: Sohl Lee and Jung Joon Lee in Conversation

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us with for a conversation with art historians Sohl Lee and Jung Joon Lee, moderated by Yasufumi Nakamori, on how South Korean art has developed since the 1980s with concurrent global and national historical events.

$8 – $15

Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation: Dr. Tania Israel in conversation with Deanna Lee

Join us for a conversation with Tania Israel, author of Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation, and media expert Deanna Lee. Dr. Israel's research and guidance will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and optimistic.  Note: This program will take place  ONLINE via Zoom. Participants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours ... Read more

Get Informed, Get Out, Get VOTING!: Voter Education & GOTV in 2024

Join Nonprofit VOTE, League of Women Voters, National Vote at Home Institute, and Guides.vote for access to essential tools and strategies for ballot education and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts. We will dive into the key ballot resources available for voters, such as nonpartisan voter guides, absentee and mail-in voting processes, and strategies to ... Read more

Get It Together! Assessing Work-Life Balance

Hunter College (West 417) 695 Park Avenue, Hunter West 417, New York, NY

How is it going? How are you doing? We are one month into the Fall semester and midterms are coming up. As students, you have to balance many things – academics, friends, family, work, and more! Together, we’ll take time to reflect on how the semester is progressing, assess what your capacity is, and get ... Read more

Disinformation, deception and democracy: An urgent call to communicators

The playbook goes back to Plato's Noble Lie, in 375 B.C. But while Plato justified government myth-making as a benefit to society, this year's election playbook is anything but. The false narratives, repeatedly amplified on social media and believed by half the US population, can cause catastrophic consequences for the entire world.   In an era of distorted ... Read more

Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for a special conversation with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani on the occasion of his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir. Ambassador Mahbubani has distinguished himself in two distinct careers, in diplomacy (1971-2004) and in academia (2004 to 2019). Asia Society President and CEO Dr. Kyung-wha Kang will sit with him to ... Read more

$20

Filipina Suffragists of the 20th Century: Confronting Race, Gender, and Empire in the Fight for Voting Rights

NYU Espacio de Culturas 53 Washington Square S, New York, NY, United States

Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a lecture by Rose Cuison-Villazor, Visiting Scholar at Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Professor of Law and Chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar at Rutgers Law School. This lecture will explore the contributions of Filipina Americans to the suffrage movements in both the United States and the ... Read more

4N Exchange – An Evening with Special Special and 4N

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Special Special invite you to 4N Exchange, an evening dedicated to creative dialogue featuring artists from the second issue of 4N magazine. The event will begin with a panel discussion where artists Ally Yanxiu Luo, Terumi Saito, Supatida Sutiratana, Sixing Xu, and Hang Yu will take us ... Read more

Rethinking the Statue of Liberty

The Great Hall at Cooper Union 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY

When the Statue of Liberty was installed with great fanfare, speeches, and a celebration of close to 1 million in 1886, no one mentioned immigration, nor did they mention abolition. The association with immigration only came with the passage of decades, and the arrival of millions of immigrants. The formative connection to abolition, the original ... Read more

Chinatown Arts Festival

Think!Chinatown Studio 1 Pike Street, New York, NY

Chinatown Arts Festival returns to the neighborhood for the seventh year this October! Opening October 9th, our annual series of cultural programming features traditional Chinese folk art alongside emerging Asian-American artists. Chinatown Arts Festival celebrates the cultural richness of Manhattan’s Chinatown through Chinese opera, puppetry, film, visual art and music.

Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (Lloyd Sealy Library) 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY

Prof. Anru Lee will present on her book, "Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan." In 1973 twenty-five young women drowned in a ferry accident on their way to work in factories in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone. Their remains were recovered and interred collectively in what came to be called the Twenty-five ... Read more

Know Your Rights: The Fight for Language Access

Join NCAPA and the National Immigration Law Center to learn about the advocacy fight for language access, the opportunities for the AAPI community, and your protected rights going into this election season.

Sound for the Emerging Filmmaker

The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY

What are the questions you have about sound recording for film/digital? What are the basic things one should know, and basic gear one should get? What are other people using? Hear from sound recordists and see their gear! Admission: Free and open to the public! Limited seating, RSVP on Eventbrite. When: October 9th at 6 PM. We ... Read more

Teaching with APIDA Graphic Novels

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.

La Piedra Angular: Julia Wong Kcomt and Transnational/Translational Poetry

Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United States

Join transnational Asian American artists and writers Fabiana Chiu, River 瑩瑩 Dandelion, Nilton Maa, and Jennifer Shyue for an evening of multilingual poetry celebrating Julia Wong Kcomt’s legacy and the transnational/translational life she forged in the world and on the page.

Film Screening & Conversation with the Director: The Taste of Rice Flower《米花之味》

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

With unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition and modernity in China through the story of Ye Nan, a young Dai minority mother returning to her village from bustling Shanghai to rebuild her bond with her daughter. As elements of a coming-of-age tale emerge, the film delves into broader themes of ... Read more

$12

Imagining Life in Honolulu Chinatown circa 1900

In The Oldtimers, his third collection of poetry, Wing Tek Lum imagines life in Honolulu Chinatown circa 1900, giving voice to the forgotten pioneer generation of sojourners and settlers, detailing the trials and temptations of this bachelor society living far from their homeland—their hard work, their diversions, their challenges, and, even amidst the notorious plague ... Read more

Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World: A Conversation with Claire Jean Kim

Join us for a virtual conversation on Kim’s groundbreaking book, the upcoming election, and Asian American racial positioning. Kim will be joined by Professor Mike Hoa Nguyen (NYU Steinhardt). This discussion is one of our marquee events on “Asian/Pacific/American Prospects,” with which we ask how A/P/A perspectives might provide compelling modes for confronting the many, proliferating crises ... Read more

Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community

Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY

Queens Public Library is delighted to share an upcoming event happening at Flushing Library: Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community Speakers will share their personal stories, discuss the intersectionality of their identities, and explore the importance of activism in creating a more inclusive society.

What’s at Stake in November?

Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY

The Roosevelt House Public Policy Program, together with the Hunter College Department of Political Science, are pleased to present a panel discussion on the key policy issues shaping the historic 2024 Presidential Election—featuring expert analysis from Hunter faculty members. As Election Day nears, this event will provide an opportunity to learn from some of our ... Read more

Chinese “Colonialism,” Capital Accumulation, and the Belt and Road Initiative

Columbia University (Kent Hall, Room 403) 1180 Amsterdam Avenue, Kent Hall, Room 403, New York, NY

Global capital accumulation involves international trade, a flow of profits, interest and rent from investments, and wealth owned by a country’s investors in other countries. With the increased role of China in the global economy, some American elites have come to view China as the US’s “one peer competitor” and a threat to its hegemony. ... Read more

Banchan: Caroline Choe in Conversation with Marja Vongerichten

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. From the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe, Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes. From namul (fresh vegetables) to ... Read more

SAJA@30: Three Decades of South Asians Changing Media

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism 219 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY

Conference and awards gala organized by the South Asian Journalists Association, with keynotes, workshops, panels, career guidance and more. Friday, Oct 11, reception at Aicon Contemporary Sat, Oct 12, conference at CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Sat, Oct 12, awards gala at Columbia Journalism School

$200

So as to Dream: The Eternal Mysteries of Kaizo Hayashi

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

The world of Kaizo Hayashi is one of cinematic reverie and enchantment, whose reverence for film history—transposing genre and stylistic conventions from benshi and silent era serials to jidaigeki and hardboiled noir—results in one of the most imaginative and inspiring filmographies of the post-studio era. Forever associated with the elusive search of the detective, Hayashi eludes homage and pastiche, ... Read more

$12 – $20

KAFSC 27th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence

NYPD 109th Pct 37-05 Union Street, Flushing, NY

Join us as we come together in solidarity to honor survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This annual march serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and courage of those impacted by violence in our communities. Together, we can break the silence, elevate awareness, and advocate for a society free from violence.

Visions/Panawin Film Series: Genus, Pan / Lahi, Hayop

NYU Espacio de Culturas 53 Washington Square S, New York, NY, United States

Genus Pan developed from the 40-minute short, Hugaw (Dirt), that Diaz made for the 2018 anthology film Lakbayan (Journeys).  Also contributing to the portmanteau, with its broad theme of Fiipino journeys, were two other internationally acclaimed directors Kidlat Tahimik and Brillante Mendoza.  Diaz’s contribution tells the story of three gold miners on a homeward trek through the island of Hugaw ... Read more

All Mixed Up! An Improv Comedy Show Celebrating Mixed-Race Comedians

Magnet Theater 254 W 29th St, New York, United States

We all have a story. An all mixed comedy show celebrating and highlighting comedians who self-identify as mixed (biracial or multiracial, multiethnic, or multicultural); featuring improv comedy and more by performers, teachers, and students from the Magnet Theater community and beyond✨

The Other Korea – Stories from the Diaspora

The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY

Join authors Ery Shin (Spring On the Peninsula) and Christine Ma-Kellams (The Band) as they discuss their books and stories from the Korean diaspora. Part of Town Hall's "K-Town Hall Series." Each ticket includes a copy of Spring On the Peninsula and The Band.

$50

Immigration & the 2024 US Election: Mass Deportations

Join Alina Das, Professor of Clinical Law at NYU, in conversation with Natasha Iskander, Director of the NYU Migration Network for an explainer on mass deportation and the 2024 US election.

AMI Elections Forum: New Research + Tools for Covering Diverse AAPI Voters

AAPI voters have the potential to impact the outcomes in the 2024 election, but remain flattened and undercovered in mainstream media. AAPI-led community organizations and data equity initiatives offer powerful insights and new tools for understanding the needs of our diverse communities, including its most marginalized and under-engaged members. In this virtual forum, hosted by ... Read more

Brooklyn College Presidential Lecture Series with Siva Vaidhyanathan

Brooklyn College (2705 Campus Rd) 2705 Campus Road, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY

A conversation between cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan and President Michelle J. Anderson. The two will discuss social media and AI, and their role in the 2024 election cycle and the politics beyond. Reception to follow.

“Teaching AAPI Stories”: An AAPI Curriculum Mandate Workshop for K-12 Educators

This workshop will focus on providing teachers an overview of Asian American history from the 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Educators will leave with a better understanding of the AAPI diaspora, narratives, and curricular points of entry, empowering them to adapt these histories into ... Read more

Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline and the Return of Standardized Testing

Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY

The University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions and Roosevelt House invite you to a fireside chat with author and journalist Nicholas Lemann. He will be joined by Harry Feder and Amit Sevak. The discussion will be moderated by Erica Chito-Childs. Gain valuable insight into the impact that (re)integrating standardized tests will have on access ... Read more

Asian American Consumer Market Research: Getting it Right

Join Amy Siadak, President and CEO of House of Marketing Research, for an exclusive webinar designed to help brands and marketing teams understand the Asian American consumer. In today’s competitive landscape, understanding diverse consumer segments is more crucial than ever. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop a robust market ... Read more

MOCACon: Celebrating Asian American Artists in Comics

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The event features an Artists’ Alley, showcasing ten emerging and established talents, and a Panel Discussion exploring intersectionality, diverse narratives, and the impact of cultural heritage in comics. Following the panel, a casual networking reception will provide opportunities for artists and attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and discover MOCA’s exhibitions.

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

Produced as a special 20th anniversary feature film, Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna was originally slated for U.S. release in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, the movie never made it to North American theaters. Now, however, as part of a special Digimon 25th Anniversary Celebration, Toei Animation and Japan Society are bringing Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna to the big ... Read more

$20 – $25

Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype

While Chinese Americans have found success in the United States, they continue to face barriers and challenges rooted in the perpetual foreigner stereotype. In this workshop, participants will learn about the ways this stereotype has manifested in fields such as science and technology, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants will reflect on their ideas about ... Read more

2024 Business Insurance DEI Conference – Transforming the Insurance Industry: DEI in Today’s World

New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY

The goal of this year’s Business Insurance DEI Conference is to accentuate the strengths in the insurance industry that attract talent by bringing companies, sponsors, industry associations, educators, recruiters and students together for a two-day summit. Our vision is a world where the insurance industry is known for its innovative approaches to recruitment, hiring and ... Read more

The Many Truths about Asian Americans: Debunking the Stereotype of the Model Minority

CUNY Graduat School of Public Health and Health Policy 55 W 125th St, New York, NY, United States

Frank H. Wu, President of Queens College, will share history, law, social science, and personal experience to present a portrait of Asian immigrants and their American born progeny. His presentation will offer a new perspective on the civil rights movement, integrating Asian Americans in a manner that advances the cause of social justice through bridge ... Read more

A Conversation with Leilehua Lanzilotti

Hunter College 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY

The Asian American Studies Program & Center cordially invites you to join us for a conversation with Leilehua Lanzilotti, a Kanaka Maoli composer, multimedia artist, curator, scholar, and educator. The event will take place on Thursday October 17, 11:30AM-12:30PM, in the Solarium/1413 Hunter East. This discussion/interactive talk will feature a brief look at Lanzilotti's work ... Read more

The Asian American VOTE

Columbia University (Low Library Rotunda) 535 West 116th Street, New York, NY

Asian Americans are the quintessential swing voter group who has the power to shape elections up and down the ticket and throughout the country. Learn more about Asian American voters and how they matter in the 2024 election.

Open House New York Weekend

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 270+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. Join us on October 18-20, 2024, for the 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival and get a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the ... Read more

Worker Cooperatives in New York: New Models for Social Impact

Baruch College Library and Technology Building 151 East 25th Street, New York, NY

Through a wave of innovative experimentation with worker cooperatives and closely related enterprise models, social and community entrepreneurs are including more workers in the economy. This event will feature a review of developments in the field from local experts, and include insights and actionable strategies for leaders in the non-profit, public, and higher education sectors ... Read more

The Way You Want to Be Loved (Book Talk)

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

In agile and frank prose, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024) tells the stories of queer, displaced lives from India’s Northeast, an underrepresented region in English fiction.

Asian AF

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 242 E 14th St, New York, NY, United States

Asian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC!

$11.64 – $21.93

The Filipino Comedy Festival heads to NYC

Caveat NYC 21 A Clinton St, New York, United States

It's October, which means it's Filipino American History Month and the return of the Filipino Comedy Festival! Join some of the best Pinoy comedians you’ve seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs, Stephen Colbert, and all over social media for an incredible, riotous and educational show filled with comedy, games, prizes and belly-aching laughter. ... Read more

$24.41

2024 Singapore Literature Festival

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

LIVING ADAPTATIONS, the 6th Singapore Literature Festivalreturns to New York City for a weekend of conversations featuring writers and artists from the Asian diaspora and beyond. The festival opens with a keynote talk on transnational theater and an exclusive film premiere. The second day of the Festival will feature panels, a staged reading and reception ... Read more

Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography

This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.

One-day International Symposium – Along the Steppe-Silk Road

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

This full-day international symposium, in conjunction with the exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337-436,” provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts and discover the life of the once-dominated ancient nomad tribe Murong Xianbei, alongside prominent scholars in the field. Through various artifacts, from the shining golden headdress ... Read more

$20 – $40

Aangan’s Mini Lit Fest and Poetry Jam

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY

Aangan's Mini Lit Fest is back by popular demand! This year's event is focused on the theme of liberation. Writers, poets, playwrights, and keepers of culture gather to discuss liberation of the self, of land, and of our stories as South Asian diasporic people. Come join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable ... Read more

$30 – $70

Chinatown Photographers In Conversation— Rites of Passage

International Center of Photography 84 Ludlow St, New York, NY

The event will feature a conversation between Chinatown photographers Cindy Trinh, Ed Cheng, Cal Hsiao, and Sonia Tsang, moderated by Alison Kuo. The discussion will focus on mentorship, the legacy of the late street photographer and community figure, Corky Lee—whose work is on view at ICP in We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets—and what motivates their work ... Read more

AAPI Training on Voters’ Rights

Free nonpartisan workshops for Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander community groups.  Experienced lawyers will help community leaders and Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders understand:  their rights in the election  how to obtain language assistance  typical voting problems and how to cure deficiencies.   Attorneys will also cover the legal rules regarding electoral and voter education activities for tax-exempt nonprofit ... Read more

Virtual: Back-to-School Educator Evening

Join the Museum at Eldridge Street, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Henry Street Settlement, and the Tenement Museum for a virtual educator evening to learn about our tours, programs, and educational offerings for students of all ages. Since New York City’s earliest days, the Lower East Side has been a focal point for immigration. ... Read more

HCAP Mental Health Panel: Careers in Mental Health

Hunter College 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Curious about mental health In the Asian American Community? Interested In a career in Mental Health? Join Hunter College ANNAPISI Project to hear from AAPI mental health experts as they share their experiences in the field. Free Food!

Trusted AANHPI Messengers & Media Sources in the Age of Election Misinformation

As we approach the upcoming elections, misinformation is more prevalent than ever. It’s essential to navigate the complexities of media and identify credible sources, especially within the AANHPI community. This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to combat misinformation effectively. Gain access to exclusive insights: Hear from experts at AAPI Data, ... Read more

Radical Epistemologies of Pinayism: Stories of Self-Love, Shapeshifting, and Solidarity

Kimmel Center at NYU 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY

Pinayism, developed by Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, explores the notion of a RADICAL PINAY SISTERHOOD that connects the GLOBAL, LOCAL, and PERSONAL stories of PINAY struggle, survival, service, SELF-LOVE, SHAPESHIFTING, SOLIDARITY, and strength to mentally, physically, politically, and spiritually UPLIFT ourselves (Tintiangco-Cubales & Sacramento, 2021). In this interactive presentation, Allyson will share the epistemology journey of Pinayism through vulnerable and poetic storytelling. ... Read more

Stephanie Chou: Chinatown Dreams

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

Following April’s successful performance of Comfort Girl, Stephanie brings her band back to Joe’s Pub for a performance of entirely different material! Stephanie Chou is a composer/saxophonist/singer who blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound. Tonight’s show will feature live premieres of newly-written material and ... Read more

$30

Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining Asian-American Pop Culture

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Celebrating the pop culture phenomenon that redefined what it meant to be Asian-American with tributes from Margaret Cho, Randall Park, Jia Tolentino, and more. Los Angeles, 1994. Two Asian-American punk rockers staple together the zine of their dreams featuring Sumo, Hong Kong Cinema and Osamu Tezuka. From the very margins of the DIY press and ... Read more

The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to join an insightful discussion with Thomas S. Mullaney, Professor of Chinese History at Stanford University and author of The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age. This event will uncover the fascinating, untold story of how the Chinese language overcame unparalleled challenges ... Read more

International Workshop on Aging & HIV 2024

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC

The 15th International Workshop on Aging & HIV will take place in a hybrid format on 24-25 October 2024, in Washington DC, United States. The integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) into HIV care has dramatically extended the life expectancy of those living with HIV. This increased life expectancy is changing the demographics of the HIV epidemic. Currently, over half ... Read more

$835

Tiger Daughter: Or, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

Get ready for laughter, tears, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye brings her critically acclaimed one-woman show, The show follows a run of sold-out performances around the country and an Edinburgh Fringe Festival run and willl be presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. TIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s ... Read more

$30

Until We’re Seen: Public College Students Expose the Hidden Inequalities of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brooklyn College (Library, Woody Tanger Auditorium) 2900 Bedford Ave, Library, Room 150, Woody Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY

This event centers the voices of Brooklyn College student-authors who contributed to the recent book Until We’re Seen: Public College Students Expose the Hidden Inequalities of the COVID-19 Pandemic, co-edited by professors Joseph Entin and Jeanne Theoharis. Through firsthand accounts by college students at Brooklyn College and California State University Los Angeles, Until We’re Seen ... Read more

Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World: A Conversation with Claire Jean Kim

As the 2024 presidential election approaches and in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 uprisings for Black Lives, and 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, Claire Jean Kim‘s Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World (Cambridge University Press, 2023) offers us a historically-grounded and theoretically astute framework for analyzing and making sense of current US politics and ... Read more

Where is the PI in AAPI? Centering Oceania in Histories in K-12 Classrooms

This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will ... Read more

Filipinx American Heritage Month (FAHM) and Native American & Indigenous Heritage Month (NAIHM): Pasifika Night

Brooklyn College (Tow Center Atrium) 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklhn, NY

The Exchange in collaboration with BCAP (Brooklyn College AANAPISI Project), SAIL, Indigenous Studies Working Group, and BC Library is hosting a joint Filipinx American Heritage Month (FAHM) and Native American & Indigenous Heritage Month (NAIHM) Pasifika Night on Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Brooklyn College Tow Center Atrium. At the event, we plan ... Read more

Grace Jung, Author of “K-Drama School”

From the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television—but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our societies and ourselves from watching them? Author, stand-up comedian, and ... Read more

The Muslim Community for the Muslim Vote

CPC One 45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY

We invite you to join us for our non-partisan event, “The Muslim Community for the Muslim Vote,” an engaging event with leaders and experts discussing key issues for the upcoming election. Interpretation services will be offered in Arabic, Urdu, and Bangla to ensure everyone can participate in the conversation. NYC Votes will be providing free ... Read more

Bandung Community Conversation: Coalition Building

A4 and MoCADA present Bandung Community Conversation: Coalition Building with Betty Yu, an award-winning filmmaker, socially engaged multimedia artist, photographer and activist born and raised in NYC. Yu is also a co-founder of Chinatown Art Brigade, a cultural collective using art to advance anti-displacement fights.

Disrupted City by Manan Ahmed Asif

The Heyman Center 2960 Broadway, 2nd Floor Common Room, New York, NY

A stunning history of Pakistan's cultural and intellectual capital from one of the preeminent scholars of South Asia The city of Lahore was more than one thousand years old when it went through a violent schism. As the South Asian subcontinent was partitioned in 1947 to gain freedom from Britain's colonial hold, and the Islamic ... Read more

British Bangladeshi Muslims in the East End: The Changing Landscape of Dress and Language

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Popular discourse around British Muslims has often been dominated by a focus on Muslim women and their sartorial choices, particularly the hijab and niqab. Dr. Fatima Rajina takes a different angle and focuses on Muslim men, examining how factors like the global war on terror influenced and changed their sartorial choices and use of language.

Malikah Block Party

Malikah 31st Ave, Queens, NY, United States

On October 26, join Malikah and 31st Ave Open Street for a day of celebration and community! Come experience a vibrant event featuring incredible Muslim and SWANA artists, creators, and small businesses. Enjoy live performances, discover unique products and beautiful art, and indulge in delicious pre-packaged food—there’s something for everyone! With live music, good vibes, ... Read more

Filipino American History Month Town Hall and Resource Fair

St. James Episcopal Church 84-07 Broadway, Flushing, NY, United States

What to Expect: -Town Hall featuring speakers like local electeds, city agencies, and community leaders -Resource Fair including information on health, legal, worker's rights, education, environment, small business, anti-asian hate, voter rights, etc. -Music, Dancing, and Performers -Free Light Refreshments -NYS Awards Ceremony and MORE!

Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2024

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.  Diwali returns to Asia Society with colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. On October 26th, 2024, ... Read more

$12

Broadway: Yellow Face – AAPI Community Night

Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet).  Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in Miss Saigon, only to ... Read more

$20 – $140

MOCACREATE: Cover of the Year! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Ever wonder what it would be like to see yourself on the cover of a magazine? Small publications from the 1980s-2000s were some of the first to feature Asian Americans front and center. Browse through cover art that did just that and design a magazine cover starring… you! From choosing the perfect images to designing ... Read more

Ayad Akhtar and Mohsin Hamid talk with Parul Sehgal: Reflecting Our World

SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY

 Ayad Akhtar is a novelist and a playwright. He is the author of the novels “Homeland Elegies,” one of the New York Times’ Ten Best Books of 2020, and “American Dervish,” which has been published in more than twenty languages. His plays include “Junk,” which won the Kennedy Prize for American Drama; “Disgraced,” which won a ... Read more

$39 – $89

FAHM OPEN MIC NIGHT

Episcopal Actors' Guild 1 E 29th St, New York, NY, United States

This FAHM, in partnership with Broadway Barkada, Dr. Kevin Nadal, and Maritess Zurbano, FANHS-MNY will be hosting a one night only Open Mic! with performances by Broadway Barkada's Liz Casasola, Renée Albulario, and The Braganza Sisters*. Join us for kwento, kantahan & kababayan! Of course we'll have lumpia! If you have any accessibility needs for ... Read more

ChinaFile Presents: Nikah, a Film Screening and Discussion

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Set in China’s Uyghur region in 2017, and spanning the months between two weddings, Nikah follows Dilber, a young woman approaching a crossroads amid the Chinese government’s surveilling and detaining of members of her community. As even her most personal decisions become suddenly political, Dilber must struggle with the tension between tradition and modernity, as ... Read more

$8 – $15

A Night of Filipino Cultural Resistance

Prime Produce 424 West 54th Street, New York, NY

“PERFORMING FILIPINA PRESENTS: A Night of Filipino Cultural Resistance” is an event hosted by Lianah Sta. Ana (she/her), writer of PERFORMING FILIPINA, a new “kind of” musical. The evening is a celebration of Filipino cultural workers, tying our work as artists to revolutionary movements, and aiming to deepen U.S. Filipinos’ understanding of the role of ... Read more

An Evening with Daphne Xu

The Museum of Modern Art 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY, United States

Modern Mondays welcomes artist and filmmaker Daphne Xu to present the US premiere of her newest short film, Notes of a Crocodile (2024), which screens alongside previous works. Xu’s exploration of the politics and poetics of place draws on her background in urban planning; her earliest projects pertain to Xiongan, a rural area in China’s ... Read more

Mengxi Wang – Chinatown 32 Sequences

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

In partnership with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID, MOCA invites you to an insightful conversation with Mengxi Wang, photographer and author of Chinatown 32 Sequences. This book offers an immersive exploration of New York’s Chinatown, capturing the essence of its people and culture. Through vivid photography and storytelling, Wang highlights the lives of longtime residents and ... Read more

Broadway: Yellow Face – AAPI Community Night

Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet).  Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized doppelgänger protests yellowface casting in Miss Saigon, only to ... Read more

$20 – $140

A Tribute to Kimiko Hahn

Poets House 10 River Terrace, New York, NY

Gather with readers and friends to honor the extraordinary Kimiko Hahn. An innovative poet, curator, professor, and collaborator, Hahn was named a Chancellor for the Academy of American Poets and received The Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Her newest book, The Ghost Forest (W.W. Norton, 2024), offers a contemplative and haunting ... Read more

AACS + QCAP Chai Chat

Queens College-Powdermaker Hall Queens College Powdermaker Hall, Gate 3 Entrance Rd, Flushing

Stop by the QCAP Community Space for some chai and snacks and the chance to chat with professors from QC’s Asian American Community Studies (AACS) Minor and the QCAP Team! The AACS Minor is being relaunched, QCAP is entering its 3rd year, and this is a great opportunity to learn more about both the minor and ... Read more

Why “Comfort Women” Advocacy Matters Today

KAN-WIN’s “Comfort Women” Advocacy Team works to educate and mobilize local communities in the movement for justice for survivors of the Japanese military’s sexual slavery system. “Comfort women” was a euphemism for the hundreds of thousands of girls and women across Asia and the Pacific Islands who were forced or deceived into military sexual slavery ... Read more

Love Can’t Feed You: A Conversation With Author Cherry Lou Sy and English Professor Helen Phillips

This event celebrates the publication of Cherry Lou Sy’s debut novel, Love Can’t Feed You. Sy will be joined in conversation by novelist and Brooklyn College English Professor Helen Phillips. The book is a stunning coming-of-age story that finds Queenie, a young woman attempting to assimilate after immigrating to the United States, adrift between familial ... Read more

Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive - a panel discussion, conversation, and book signing. Renowned Indian theater director and educator Amal Allana discusses her biography of her late father, Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive, a book tracing the quintessential identity of the father of modern Indian theatre, Ebrahim Alkazi.  A 30-minute panel discussion with Alkazi students Joy Sengupta and Sonam Kalra is followed by a ... Read more

$8 – $15

MERIENDA MEETUP: Filipinx Resilience: Our Community Speaks!

This Filipino American History Month, we are going to highlight some amazing Filipino American scholars in our community. These speakers will be presenting their original research that channels this year's theme of "A History of Struggle, Solidarity, and Resilience." Speakers include: Ezra Undag, Kyle Lorenzo, Anna Gail L. Caunca, EdD, Michael Baliton, and Dr. Isabella Villacampa.

HCAP De-Stress Event

Hunter College 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Set aside your textbooks and embrace an afternoon of fun! Destress with HCAP and enjoy festive decorating activities. Participate in our costume contest! Gain study tips & tricks from fellow students! Open to ALL current Hunter students Halloween costumes optional (not required) Free food! Location: HW 417

Tugtugan: A Filipino American Jam Session with Troy Laureta

NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY

Join us and celebrate Filipino American History Month with a conversation and a performance by the award-winning musical director and producer Troy Laureta, in honor of his recently completed trilogy of albums, Kaibigan (2020), Giliw (2021), and Dalamhati (2023). Arranged as a “critical jam session,” this performance will draw from the range of Laureta’s works and his collaborations ... Read more

Synergy Circle: A Forum for Knowledge Exchange

The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop on “Synergy Circle: A Forum for Knowledge Exchange.” This event will feature an incredible group of speakers and thought leaders sharing their insights and expertise on a variety of topics: mentorship, ... Read more

Icons of Culture Festival: Alok

Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY

Internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor ALOK will be in conversation with stand-up comedian and actor Ilana Glazer to discuss how being multifaceted and ‘living out of tune’ makes us beautiful, provocative, and powerful.

$64 – $89

New York Japan CineFest 2024

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for New York Japan CineFest 2024, showcasing a curated selection of innovative and thought-provoking short films by independent filmmakers. From the tale of an AI-program's romance with a human to the historically-informed story of Japan's first foreign samurai, this selection of short films features a diverse set of genres, techniques, and voices. Dive into the ... Read more

$8 – $15

Poetry as consciousness: Chen Chen, R. A. Villanueva, Monica Youn, Ethan Yu

Come along and enjoy a brilliant event of poetry and discussion with several US-based poets who contributed to the State of Play anthology, who will also share from their recent work. What lies within an Asian poet's consciounsess? What are they most concerned about in their writing lives? How do their consciousness as poet change ... Read more

Screening of Diablo and Talkback with Althea Vega

NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY

A talkback with Diablo actress Althea Vega will follow after the film screening. Nana Lusing works and lives by herself in a rural town and she looks forward to occasional visits by one or the other of her five grown sons. At night, she lies on her bed sleepless as she sees a dark figure looming in her room. Is ... Read more

Run Amok: Asian Americans in Hardcore Punk

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - David Rubenstein Atrium 61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY

Three Asian American-led East Coast hardcore punk bands—No Model, Material Support, and Dog Breath—join forces for an epic showcase. The name of the evening, "Run Amok," intentionally refers to "Amok Syndrome," a behavioral pattern formerly once recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a "culture-bound syndrome"—born out of the European misdiagnosis of Asian and Indigenous ... Read more

Icons of Culture Festival: Chloe Bennet and Charles Yu from Interior Chinatown

Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY

In 2020, Charles Yu’s novel Interior Chinatown won the National Book Award for Fiction. This November, Interior Chinatown premieres as a thrilling 10-episode limited series on Hulu, based on the book. Cast member Chloe Bennet and Yu join Tony®-winning playwright, librettist, and screenwriter David Henry Hwang for a conversation about the legacy of the novel, the making of the show, and ... Read more

$64 – $89

Frontiers in Medicine 2024: Interdisciplinary Updates for North American Chinese Health

The conference theme, Frontiers in Medicine, Interdisciplinary updates, is exemplified in the three plenary lectures.  The  keynote speaker, Professor Scarlett Lin Gomez, will present the new groundbreaking NCI funded study that supports the creation of a national cohort called ASPIRE, or ASian American ProspectIve Research to study cancer in Asian American populations. This will truly ... Read more

Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join the artist Paul Pfeiffer in conversation with Yasufumi Nakamori, Director of Asia Society Museum and Vice President of Arts and Culture. Pfeiffer’s image-based work is informed by American popular culture, including film and broadcast sporting events. He has been the center of an acclaimed mid-career survey exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ... Read more

$15

10th Annual Diwali Festival

Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States

Celebrate Diwali with this all-ages festival and dance party, featuring DJ Rekha and Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company with special guest dance troupe ADDA and Dr. Santa R. Nandi! With family friendly workshops, including block printing with Alka Mukerji, rangoli making with Joshua Roychowdhury, Indian cooking with Chef Nupur and Queens Curry ... Read more

Free – $20

Resonance – a Multi Experiential Dance Show

We Are Here Brooklyn Studios 563 Johnson Ave Floor 2, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Resonance celebrates Asian American stories and building community. This multi-experiential Asian American dance event was born out of a deep need to combat anti-Asian hate and foster a sense of community. Resonance builds on our past work by bringing together Asian-owned, queer-owned, and street dance-centric organizations to celebrate the rich spectrum of Asian American experiences, ... Read more

QCAP’s Mental Health Workshop: Everything is (Not) Fine!

Queens College - President's Lounge 65-30 Kissena Blvd - Q-side, Dining Hall, Flushing, NY

Join us for a fun and engaging one-hour workshop designed for students hoping to unwind and destress! In this workshop, we’ll explore the reality of stress and the pressures of student life while embracing the messiness of it all. Through interactive theater and writing activities, mindfulness exercises, and open discussions, participants will learn practical techniques ... Read more

2024 CUNY Professional Development Conference

The CUNY University Human Resources (UHR) Professional Development & Learning Office is excited to announce that registration is now open for the annual Professional Development Conference, taking place November 6th and 7th! This year’s theme is "The Change Ahead: Dare to Imagine and Innovate." The conference will feature a variety of engaging sessions, all aligned ... Read more

Deskside Briefing: 2024 Election Results & AAPIs

With Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters poised to tip the balance in the presidential election and many congressional elections, what will we find on Election Day? We understand and appreciate your interest in data-informed news coverage of communities and candidates in the 2024 elections and invite you to join a special briefing hosted ... Read more

Asian American Career Ceilings: Asian American Women in Media and Music

Asian Americans have faced significant career obstacles and racial inequities. The worlds of media and music are no exceptions, particularly for women. We are excited to have member Katie Soo, an award-winning global media and technology marketer with an undeniable track record in building disruptive brands that transform traditional industries in conversation with Paravi Das, ... Read more

American Flygirl: The Pathbreaking Life of World War II Pilot Hazel Ying Lee

New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NY

During World War II, pathbreaker and patriot Hazel Ying Lee, a young Chinese-American woman who had already broken stereotypes as a commercial pilot in China, made history as the first Asian-American woman to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as the WASPs. Repeatedly dismissed for both her gender and ethnicity, Lee refused to ... Read more

$35

Shinnai Meets Puppetry: One Night in Winter & The Peony Lantern

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

Following her highly popular run of SHEEP #1 at Japan Society in 2021, NYC-based artist Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab presents two whimsical and spooky tales: a heart-warming-then-wrenching fable on the friendship between a shapeshifting tanuki trickster and a lonely old man; and a classical Japanese ghost story to chill you to the bone. These stories were ... Read more

$38

National First Generation College Day—Come Celebrate with Us

BMCC Cafeteria 199 Chambers St, New York, NY, United States

We are celebrating First Gen (First Generation) students (students who are the first in their family to attend college.) There will be music, games, giveaways and more! Come support and celebrate the achievements of First Gen students at BMCC.

Beyond the Ballot: Asian Americans at Work and the 2024 Election Outcomes

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join veteran journalist Richard Lui and political scientist Karthick Ramakrishnan for an insightful presentation of the Inclusion @ Work | Asian Americans risk report, a groundbreaking study providing action-based metrics for Executive Leadership, including on lawsuit likelihood, revenue risk, and retention, of AANHPI professionals —insights often missing from traditional corporate surveys. During the program, Richard and ... Read more

$25

Indo-American Arts Council Literary Festival 2024

International House 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

This year’s festival promises to resonate strongly with both American and Indian-American audiences, featuring prominent voices like Amitava Kumar, whose works on identity and migration bridge both worlds, and Sonora Jha, whose critical lens on social justice speaks to current global and domestic conversations. Chef Asma Khan, celebrated for her globally renowned restaurant Darjeeling Express, comes into town from London. ... Read more

PAGE TURNER 2024: The AAWW Publishing Conference

Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United States

Our publishing conference will center the work and experiences of writers of color, and aims to demystify the often opaque business of publishing and writing, convening experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights, advice, and experiences. From the latest generation of literary debuts to queer voices in poetry, AAWW invites conference ... Read more

Inviolate Initiative Presents “Reclaiming Vietnam” at Flushing Library

Queens Library at Flushing 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY

This one-woman play is an autobiographical work that explores identity, human fragility and human error. Kim has struggled to recognize her Vietnamese heritage, wishing away her father’s less-than desireable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. As she returns to her hometown, she discovers the beauty of her roots and ... Read more

Comedy: Joel Kim Booster: Rude Little Pig

The Bell House 149 7th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, New York

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has been named one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor by the New York Times. He made the TIME100 Next list as well as the THR’s 50 Most Influential People in Comedy in 2022. He is best known for writing ... Read more

$30.25

China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook

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

In a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute in America’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the ... Read more

$120 – $175

Ken Liu – Laozi’s Dao De Jing

MOCA invites you to a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning author Ken Liu as he illustrates his new translation of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. Written around 400 BC, this foundational Chinese philosophical text resonates with themes of humility, resilience, and the search for harmony. Liu’s fresh interpretation offers more than just a translation; it provides a ... Read more

HCAP/ABI: Credit Cards: What The He**?!

Join our virtual financial literacy workshop to learn about interest rates, building your credit score, and using credit cards responsibly while considering how your background plays a role in your financial journey. This event is sponsored by: BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI) Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP)

KAFFNY 2024: Shorts Panorama/Short Film Premieres

Hunter College – Hemmerdinger Screening Room 921 Lexington Avenue, East Building, Room 706, New York, NY

This co-sponsored screening of short films is part of the 18th Annual Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY), running from November 13 to 15, 2024. Showcasing a diverse selection of short films that will leave you inspired and entertained, get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and storytelling with filmmakers from ... Read more

2024 NYC Comptroller Diwali Celebration

Richi Rich Place 110-19 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NY

We are excited for you to join us once again as we celebrate the victory of light over darkness with a lamp lighting ceremony, honorees, dance performances, food and more!  Alongside distinguished speakers and guests, this year we will be honoring: Annetta Seecharran, Executive Director, Chhaya CDC Padma Linkha Magar, Co-Founder, Saral Nepali Language and ... Read more

Film – All We Imagine As Light

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

One of the year's best films and the first Indian film in thirty years to play in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix, Payal Kapadia's sophomore feature All We Imagine As Light is a breathtakingly intimate portrait of urban life in the thick of contemporary Mumbai. Kani Kusruti— recognizable ... Read more

2024 Nonprofit New York Annual Conference

Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice 320 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, United States

Nonprofits have always found ways to grow in challenging environments. Recent years have been characterized by unprecedented uncertainty, testing our resilience to the core. Together, rooted in the rich soil of community, we can do more than just survive—we can thrive. Let's embrace the challenges ahead, knowing our roots grow deeper and our impact grows ... Read more

$120 – $450

An Advice and Networking Event: Financial Services, Investing and Consulting

This virtual networking event will enable Asian Americans of all ages to get valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the Financial Services, Investing and Consulting professions. This event is moderated by Peter Young, Chair of the Committee of 100 member and Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative Chair. This will be a ... Read more

MOCA Queer StoryJAM

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

What is family? How do you navigate family relationships? What is your chosen family like? MOCA Queer StoryJAM returns after its Pride session with another heartfelt gathering. This storytelling program aims to foster understanding and build bridges across diverse communities by highlighting the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time, we are eager to hear ... Read more

Printing the Battlefront with Jo-Ann Wong

NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - Lenox & Astor Room, 216 Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street, New York, NY

During World War II, cartographers joined the ranks of journalists in the efforts to convey information quickly and effectively to the public. Where geographical accuracy had once been a map’s prime aspiration, the immediacy of the moment and the desire for editorial flair created a demand for maps that reported current events and military strategies ... Read more

Korean American Journeys : An Evening of Modern Dance

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

Join us for Korean American Journeys: An Evening of Modern Dance by the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, known as "Washington's preeminent modern dance company." They promise an unforgettable artistic experience with their signature works: "Leaving Pusan," "Becoming American," and "Hyphen." These pieces explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural fusion, offering a powerful ... Read more

Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography

This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.

MOCA AAPI LGBTQ+ Mental Health Symposium

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Join us at MOCA for an insightful symposium focused on mental health within the AAPI LGBTQ+ community. The event will feature a panel of multiple mental health experts who will discuss key topics such as self-acceptance, relationships, and the unique challenges facing queer Asian Americans. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions for the panelists. ... Read more

Curtis Chin – Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

MOCA invites you to an engaging conversation featuring Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. In this insightful discussion, Chin will share his experiences growing up in 1980s Detroit against the backdrop of his family’s popular Chinese restaurant. His memoir captures a journey of self-discovery during ... Read more

Japanese Literature Night: Selected Shorts and Author Talk with Keiichiro Hirano

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an exciting evening as Selected Shorts takes the stage at Japan Society! This beloved public radio show, featuring live readings by actors Hugh Dancy (Hannibal, Law & Order), Rita Wolf (Out of Time) and Maria Dizzia (Orange is the New Black), will showcase three contemporary Japanese short stories. Following the performance, Akutagawa Prize-winning author Keiichiro Hirano will discuss his career and ... Read more

$28 – $35

On Performance, Poetics, and Authoritarianism

CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Prof. Christine Balance, the 2024 CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, will present ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law. In it, she studies what the diverse and contradictory poetics of Philippine martial law (1972-1986) perform and reveal about authoritarianism and cultural memory, as illustrated ... Read more

The Politics of The Silence of Love in Colonial Korea with David Krolikoski

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

The lecture explores how Han uses fiction and symbols to collapse the boundary between private and public address, transmuting the individual voice of his poetic speaker into a platform for a community. Dr. Krolikoski also contextualizes The Silence of Love within the history of the translation of foreign poetic forms into Korea during the 1920s, ... Read more

2024 National Student Vote Summit

University of Maryland, College Park 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD

On November 20-22, the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition’s annual National Student Vote Summit will unite nonprofit leaders, campus staff, administrators, faculty members, philanthropic partners, and students from across the country. This summit aims to build connections within the nonpartisan student democratic engagement space, share valuable lessons learned, provide comprehensive training and resources, and ... Read more

$150

Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans with Corinne Sugino

From the debate over affirmative action to the increasingly visible racism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have emerged as key figures in a number of contemporary social controversies. In Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans, Corinne Sugino offers the lens of racial allegory to consider how media, institutional, and cultural narratives mobilize ... Read more

Chasing Hope: A Conversation with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have traveled the world and lived for many years in Asia, where their work won them the first Pulitzer Prize granted to a husband and wife. They join Orville Schell of the Center on U.S.-China Relations for a conversation on Kristof’s latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life.

November Town Hall: Memoir

Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

For our November Town Hall, A4 takes a deeper look at the art of memoir. How do artists explore deeply personal experiences and create connections in the process? Writer, educator, activist, and performer Alvin Eng (Our Laundry, Our Town) will share his artistic journey of writing plays and adapting them into memoirs. We’ll also hear ... Read more

Korean–Western Architecture in Modern Korea and Beyond By Dr. Suzie Kim

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

Photographs taken by early American missionaries to Korea, such as Samuel Austin Moffett (1864–1939) and Edmund de Schweinitz Brunner (1889–1973), capture what life was like in Korea during the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries, including people, buildings, streets, cityscapes, and rural landscapes. Focusing on in-depth research of rare images of now-vanished early modern architecture in ... Read more

Seo Jungmin “HOME”: Shamanic Journey Through Gayageum

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

Seo Jungmin is a Korean Gayageum artist and composer who pushes the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music with her exceptional skills on the 25-string Gayageum. Inspired by the Gut, a shamanistic ceremony from the Jeolla-do region, Seo performs alongside multi-award-winning Korean Pansori singer Kim Yulhee and percussionist You Byoungwook.

China & the Rise of Xi Jinping

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

China & the Rise of Xi Jinping traces the life and times of Xi from his childhood under Charirman Mao to the present day controversies of Xi’s rule to his impact on U.S.-China relations. Airing on Frontline, join us for an exclusive preview screening and Q&A with correspondent Martin Smith. The screening is free to ... Read more

Seoul: Tale of A Smart City Lessons from South Korea on How to Build Smarter Cities

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

With a vibrant population of over 10 million, Seoul ranks as a top global destination on many travel lists. We invite you to an immersive book that offers a unique exploration of Seoul through the lens of a smart city. Join authors, Kristi Shalla and Sungjin Park, as they discuss their book, Seoul: Tale of a Smart City, ... Read more

23rd Annual CUNY IT Conference

John Jay College 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY

We are delighted to unveil the 2024 CUNY IT Conference theme Advancing CUNY: Intentional Connections & Smart Collaborations. Which collaborative tools are you supporting and promoting to make connections across offices, departments, and campuses? Are you looking at solutions to streamline the student journey from admission to financial aid to navigating to their classrooms? What ... Read more

The Benshi Tradition and the Silver Screen: A Japanese Puppetry Spin-off

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

Benshi, Japan’s riveting “movie talkers” of the silent film era, drew in audiences with their live film narration and dramatic character portrayals, often with musicians providing accompaniment. This rich period of early Japanese cinema has a direct structural connection to the Japanese puppet theater tradition, in which chanters narrated stories and gave voice to silent ... Read more

$31

Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001), an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968.

Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Co-editors Nicholas D. Hartlep, Terrell L. Strayhorn, and Fred A. Bonner II will present on Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty (Routledge, 2024), a new book that illuminates autoethnographic stories of belonging in higher education in the United States.

Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

The Contemporary Dance Festival celebrates its 20th showcase of East Asia’s juiciest contemporary dance with three ensemble pieces. From Japan, Where we were born, choreographed by Ruri Mito and performed by ensemble Co. Ruri Mito, weaves and unravels delicately and intricately connected dancers, creating one kaleidoscopic body. From Taiwan, …and, or…, choreographed by I-Ling Liu, ... Read more

$43