Events

To kick off AANHPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present a special program honoring Wong Chin Foo and his enduring legacy. The evening will open with special remarks by Frank Wu, President of Queens College, followed by a theatrical portrait by Richard Chang, who will bring Wong to life ... Read more

Join MOFAD for an evening celebrating Lao food, culture, and history as we host Saeng Douangdara, founder of Saeng’s Kitchen and author of The Lao Kitchen. Saeng will be in conversation with Jujubee, a Lao American drag queen, reality television personality, and recording artist. Together, they will explore the personal journey behind the book, the ... Read more

Join us as we welcome writers of color working across the genres of science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction as they speak to the ways they use the narrative archetypes inherent in their genres to confront the lasting, real-world effects of racism, segregation, colonialism, and imperialism. With Silvia Park, whose debut novel Luminous considers a ... Read more

The New York City Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) invites visitors to tour the Municipal Archives’ storage and research location in Industry City. Opened in October 2021, the $22 million state-of-the-art facility is the city’s most significant investment in its Archives since the establishment of DORIS in 1977. Join archivists Cynthia Brenwall and ... Read more

Across four weekends, SRB will feature weekly cultural highlights pairing a traditional ensemble with DJ sets that bridge heritage and contemporary sound. The project intentionally removes physical and symbolic barriers between performers and audiences. Neighbors, families, and commuters encounter the performances directly in the open street and are encouraged to stay, listen, move, and participate. ... Read more

Graphic novels for young audiences of all ages—from beginning readers to sophisticated teenagers—have become the fastest growing sector of publishing. Our panel of graphic novelists will explore what makes them so powerful, and so popular, and will reveal the challenges and joys of their creative process. Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the National Book Award ... Read more

Globally, political and cultural forces are aligning to narrowly define national identities. Surging book bans, the outlawing of languages, the erasure of histories from official records, and the censorship of words increasingly limit who belongs and delineate who is other. Literature subverts that.  For the festival’s closing night event, PEN America President Dinaw Mengestu will ... Read more

▲ Performers Han Kim, Clarinet Sahun Sam Hong, Piano ▲ Program SAINT-SAËNS Clarinet Sonata BRAHMS Clarinet Sonata in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1 GEONYONG LEE Song in the Dusk POULENC Clarinet Sonata BERNSTEIN Clarinet Sonata Principal Clarinet of the Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris and the Second Prize winner at the 2019 ARD ... Read more

Educator and artist Miriam Tuliao will lead this collaborative, hands-on workshop focused on Asian American family histories and storytelling. Co-hosted with the Asian and Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), participants will create zines that explore identity and intersectionality through books, oral traditions, and art.

Join Megan Nakano as she moderates a discussion with three Asian American Founders: Jennifer Chan (founder of Banato), Susan Chen (founder and CEO of Madame Susan Sauces), and Teresa Ging (CEO and Founder of Sugar Bliss) about their journeys as entrepreneurs in their chosen industries.

A spectacular all-star variety show to celebrate the Year of the Horse and AAPI heritage month. Comedy, cabaret, and music from the city’s most accomplished award-winning AAPI performers-from Broadway to Lincoln Center to the Grammy Stage to the Tony Awards to the best of downtown clubs. The show is curated and hosted by New York’s ... Read more

Most nonprofits collect data but struggle to use it. Wayne Ho and Edgar Pereira of CPC share what it takes to turn data into real decisions. They'll discuss what it took to move from good record-keeping to real strategic intelligence. What worked, what was harder than expected, and what they'd tell other leaders thinking about ... Read more

Genealogist and historian Grant Din explores the deeply personal and complex narratives of Asian immigrants who passed through the Angel Island Immigration Station. This session will illuminate the grueling interrogation processes and detention experiences of early immigrants, highlighting their resilience and the lasting impact of these historical gatekeeping practices on AAPI community history.

This symposium will bring together researchers, conservationists, and students from across disciplines—including history, anthropology, conservation biology, and psychology—to explore new interdisciplinary approaches to promoting coexistence between humans and the endangered Asian elephant. Experts on historical and cultural perspectives of human–elephant relationships, elephant biology and psychology, elephants in tourism and transportation, and human–elephant conflict will examine ... Read more

Join us as we kick off this year's People's Money Vote phase — and celebrate the power of New Yorkers deciding how public dollars are spent! We're launching the vote with an outdoor event full of energy, community, and treats. Stop by to hear brief remarks from city officials, connect with our incredible community-based partners, ... Read more

Join Montclair Public Library in the special opening of Our Journeys, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP), on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. Centering the voices of Vietnamese Americans, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration, memory, and resilience. ... Read more

The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network presents Balancing Ambition and Passion, a conversation featuring experienced professionals from different fields who are also published authors.  Many young professionals pursue demanding careers while also nurturing interests beyond the workplace. How do individuals reserve space for these passions while building their professional lives?  To find out, join us in-person ... Read more

Celebrate Bangla New Year with us! Enjoy Performances, music, and a fun cultural atmosphere with friends, family and community. Everyone’s welcome. Don’t miss the Biggest Event of the semester. See a complete list of Asian Heritage Month events. Attend 2 or more Asian Heritage Month events for Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) credit. For more information, email ... Read more

Experts discuss Branko Milanovic's timely new book on the changing roles of the U.S. and China as global powers.

in partnership with Make Us Visible Washington, Wing Luke Museum, Washington Education Association, Puget Sound Educational Service District, Pacific Islander Community Association, and Soundview Uniserv Council Geared toward WA educators, but open to the public