The World is Family — Film Screening with director Anand Patwardhan
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center 36 East 8th Street, New York, NYVasudhaiva Kutumbakam, a Sanskrit phrase meaning “the world is family,” is a universalist idea that competes with dominant, exclusivist Hindu notions of caste. Anand grew up in a milieu that questioned the latter. The family’s elders had fought for India’s Independence but rarely spoken about it. ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity,’ words enshrined in India’s Constitution, were ... Read more
Keywords of Chinese Labor: An Exhibition
The full exhibition event program is now available with daily conversations, guided tours, documentary screening, and collective poetry reading: https://tinyurl.com/keywordsfullprogram We are unveiling a new exhibition on China's labor history: Keywords of Chinese labor, covering the period from 1993 to 2023. The exhibition sets out to capture the monumental transformation of the Chinese working class ... Read more
China Institute in America Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – a time for families to get together under the full moon and light up lanterns to symbolically illuminate the path to success for the rest of the year. Join us at ... Read more
Crossing Boundaries 22: gamin x elizabeth hoffman
Bobst Library 70 Washington Square South, New York, NYThis concert explores the profound theme of crossing boundaries, a continuation of our series that invites reflection on the values of transcending limits. Whether these boundaries are forbidden zones, mental constructs, or cultural divergences, the performance seeks to bring them into mutual awareness. Through a powerful blend of music and meditation, this event challenges audiences ... Read more
A4 September Town Hall: Comedy
Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NYA4 shines a light on AAPI comedy and all its stylings - from stand-up to improv to narrative. Writer and performer Negin Farsad will share her multifaceted journey into the field as a social justice comedian. We’ll also hear from comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Karen Chee on everything from stand-up to writing on Late Night ... Read more
Election Insights from the Sep 2024 AAPI Voter Survey
Leaders from Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) and AAPI Data to present findings from their September 2024 AAPI voter survey, conducted by AP-NORC. Survey to reveal potential shifts in candidate preferences among AAPI voters since President Biden dropped out of the race, whether Kamala Harris’s South Asian identity impacts her favorability among AAPI ... Read more
2024 APAICS Technology Summit
Mark your calendars for the upcoming APAICS Technology Summit, taking place on September 25-26! Don't miss out on hearing from elected officials, industry leaders, and community partners as they discuss topics such as digital equity, representation in digital spaces, and more!
Unveiling The Findings: State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024
Chinese Americans constitute about 5.5 million people and are the largest share of the Asian American population. Despite this fast-growing electorate, Chinese Americans have faced a surge in racism in everyday life, been historically underrepresented in politics and policy, and the specific policy preferences and political behaviors of those same Chinese Americans are unknown. So ... Read more
Climate, Comedy & Cocktails
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYA dynamic evening celebrating the AAPI artists involved in the ALL ARTS/PBS documentary series "climate artists" with an expert panel discussion, comedy from rising star Jiaoying Summers, climate-conscious food & cocktails, and an exclusive documentary series screening!
Eliza Griswold and Hahrie Han with Andrea Elliott: Reckoning with Race in the Church
NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesNot all evangelical churches fit the stereotypes. In their latest books, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Eliza Griswold and the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute, Hahrie Han, bear witness to two churches who break the mold. In Circle of Hope, Griswold chronicles the ravaging and ultimately destructive results to a group of progressive-leaning Philadelphia evangelicals ... Read more
Professional Development Workshop: 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. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they ... Read more
2024 White House Initiative AA and NHPI Policy Summit
U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DCOn behalf of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), please join us in the nation’s capital on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for our AA and NHPI Policy Summit. This day-long, in-person event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s leadership, accomplishments, and continued commitment to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity ... Read more
Career Paths in Insurance for College Students
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesRepresentatives from Seneca Insurance Company, the Hartford Insurance Company, and director of the Columbia University Master’s in Insurance Management program, will discuss careers in the insurance industry and how they are not only an intricate part of everyday life, but also an exciting and rewarding career path for CUNY students.
Climate Change and Global Governance: A Conversation with Ban Ki-moon on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYPlease join us for a special session with the 8th United Nations Secretary General, the Honorable Ban Ki-moon, on how the United Nations Special Development Goals (SDGs) shape and can accelerate global climate action. As a respected leader at the forefront of the most urgent global questions—how to make life sustainable for all—Mr. Ban will ... Read more
Book Party – The Vibrant Hong Kong Table
Chinatown!Studio 1 Pike Street, New York, NYIn celebration of our friend and cookbook author, Christine Wong’s new cookbook, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, Think!Chinatown is so excited to host her at our new space, Chinatown!Studio for a book launch party and cooking demo! The evening will start off with a salty kumquat & calamansi Sanzo welcome drink. T!C’s Director Yin Kong ... Read more
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
Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons (Workshop – Part 2)
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next discussion/workshop on communication with author Jessica Chen to discuss her new book, Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. Part 2 workshop will take place ... Read more
The Asian American BookCon
Hana House 345 Adams St, Brooklyn, NYThe 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, NYCrazyLaugh 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
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
Three Iconic Directors: Gurinder Chadha, Deepa Mehta, and Mira Nair
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
Book Launch: Corky Lee’s Asian America
Queens College - Campbell Dome 65-30 Kissena Blvd - Campbell Dome, New York, NYWe 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, NYIn 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, DCThe 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, NYHow 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 StatesIn 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, NYWith 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, NYJoin 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
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 StatesThe 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
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, NYIn 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, NYThe 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 StatesWitness 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, NYFilmmaker 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
Documentary – Nurse Unseen
Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NYNurse 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.
Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYKey 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, NYAsia 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.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: A Biography
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesProf. 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, NYThe 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, NYNew 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, NYAs 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, NYThe 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 StatesFeaturing 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, NYWhat 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, NYWhat 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 StatesRovaco 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
Javanese Gamelan in the World: Traditional and Hybrid Compositions
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
Yekwon plays Beethoven (NYC)
W83 Auditorium 150 West 83rd Street, New York, NYExperience 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, NYDiscover 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
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 StatesJoin 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, NYJoin 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.
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, NYHow 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
Asian American Authors in Conversation—Leslie Li discusses her new book, The Forest for the Trees: a Novel
Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NYCome to a book talk featuring Leslie Li as she discusses her new book, The Forest for the Trees: a Novel. Alvin Eng and Ed Lin will drop by to read an excerpt or two of dialog from the novel. “A dark comedy about a clash of cultures and generations, a biracial coming-of-age story, and ... Read more
Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
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 StatesJoin 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, NYThe 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, NYWhen 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, NYChinatown 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, NYProf. 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, NYWhat 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 StatesJoin 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, NYWith 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
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
Shrinking Spaces: Indigenous Peoples on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYFor many Indigenous peoples of Asia, the climate crisis is existential. Please join us for an expert panel to discuss these issues and more.
Coming Out as Queer, Trans, and Asian: Identity and Activism in the LGBTQ AAPI Community
Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NYQueens 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, NYThe 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, NYGlobal 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, NYBanchan, 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, NYConference 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
So as to Dream: The Eternal Mysteries of Kaizo Hayashi
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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
KAFSC 27th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence
NYPD 109th Pct 37-05 Union Street, Flushing, NYJoin 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 StatesGenus 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 StatesWe 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, NYJoin 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.
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, NYA 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, NYThe 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
Book Talk – Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora by Sharon M. Quinsaat
The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and NYSEAN for a book talk by Sharon M. Quinsaat, Associate Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College and author of Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora (University of Chicago Press, 2024).
Localized History Workshop Series: Filipino-American History, Activism, and Resistance
For October, Filipino American History Month, the Asian American / Asian Research Institute is excited to uplift the voices of student researchers and activists, with presentations from Gabriela Sagan, and Mariah Iris Ramo on Filipino activism for women and school curriculum Hawai’i.
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, NYThe 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 StatesProduced 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
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, NYThe 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 StatesFrank 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, NYThe 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, NYAsian 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, NYThrough 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 StatesIn 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 StatesAsian 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!
The Filipino Comedy Festival heads to NYC
Caveat NYC 21 A Clinton St, New York, United StatesIt'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
2024 Singapore Literature Festival
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYLIVING 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, NYThis 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
Aangan’s Mini Lit Fest and Poetry Jam
The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NYAangan'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
Chinatown Photographers In Conversation— Rites of Passage
International Center of Photography 84 Ludlow St, New York, NYThe 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, NYCurious 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!
Matter and Memory: The Formation and Reformation of Pagoda Trusts in Burma
This event is part of the Burma Past and Present: Religion, Ethnicity and Power, a series of readings and discussion of works in progress. We will be reading and discussing work in progress with the author. Please email hmlwin@yorku.ca to receive a copy of the reading.
SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium Workshop and Field School 2025 Information Session
Led by instructors Lauren Meeker, EK Tan, and Martina Nguyen, the second annual SEAC field school and workshop will be held in Malaysia in June, 2024. An online course (1 credit) exploring the theme will be held in the spring 2025 semester. Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students from all SUNY/CUNY institutions are welcome to ... Read more
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, NYPinayism, 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, NYFollowing 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
Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining Asian-American Pop Culture
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYCelebrating 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, DCThe 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
Tiger Daughter: Or, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NYGet 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
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, NYThis 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, NYThe 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, NYWe 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, NYA 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 StatesPopular 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 StatesOn 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 StatesWhat 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, NYDiwali, 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
Broadway: Yellow Face – AAPI Community Night
Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NYTony 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
MOCACREATE: Cover of the Year! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYEver 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
The Art of the New Yorker Cover Master Class with Françoise Mouly, Sarula Bao and Adrian Tomine
SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NYFrançoise Mouly, The New Yorker’s art editor, is joined by the cover artists Sarula Bao and Adrian Tomine to present a seminar on how the magazine’s famous covers are crafted each week. At the end, there will be an extended Q. & A. with the artists.
Ayad Akhtar and Mohsin Hamid talk with Parul Sehgal: Reflecting Our World
SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NYAyad 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
FAHM OPEN MIC NIGHT
Episcopal Actors' Guild 1 E 29th St, New York, NY, United StatesThis 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, NYSet 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
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 StatesModern 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
Conference: The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYArt at Americas Society is pleased to present "The Appearance: A Conference by Americas Society and Asia Society," in collaboration with Asia Society.
Mengxi Wang – Chinatown 32 Sequences
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYIn 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, NYTony 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
A Tribute to Kimiko Hahn
Poets House 10 River Terrace, New York, NYGather 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, FlushingStop 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, NYJoin 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
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, NYSet 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, NYJoin 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, NYInternationally 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.
New York Japan CineFest 2024
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
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, NYA 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, NYThree 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, NYIn 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
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, NYJoin 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
10th Annual Diwali Festival
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United StatesCelebrate 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
QCAP’s Mental Health Workshop: Everything is (Not) Fine!
Queens College - President's Lounge 65-30 Kissena Blvd - Q-side, Dining Hall, Flushing, NYJoin 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
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
2024 Queens Borough President Diwali Celebration
Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NYCome enjoy great performances, good food and so much more as we choose light over darkness and good over evil.
American Flygirl: The Pathbreaking Life of World War II Pilot Hazel Ying Lee
New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NYDuring 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
Shinnai Meets Puppetry: One Night in Winter & The Peony Lantern
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing 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
Closing the Golden Door: Asian Migration and the Hidden History of Exclusion at Ellis Island
Ellis Island and New York are associated with large-scale European immigration while Angel Island and California are more often associated with Asian immigration. How does our understanding of Asian American history change when we shift our focus to Ellis Island and to New York? Why did Asian immigrants come to Ellis Island and New York? ... Read more
National First Generation College Day—Come Celebrate with Us
BMCC Cafeteria 199 Chambers St, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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, NYJoin 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
PAGE TURNER 2024: The AAWW Publishing Conference
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesOur 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
Localized History Workshop Series – The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 18th Century to Today
Samip Mallick will introduce South Asian American history (1800s to present) and will also discuss how community-based archives can become sites for liberatory memory work by introducing the audience to SAADA’s archival collections, programs, and participatory storytelling projects.
China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYIn 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
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, NYThis 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, NYWe 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, NYOne 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 StatesNonprofits 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
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, NYWhat 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, NYDuring 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
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, NYJoin 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, NYMOCA 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
Virtual Open House: MA program in International Migration Studies at CUNY
Learn about international migration from top migration faculty throughout CUNY in disciplines including Sociology, Political Science, Urban Studies, Anthropology, English, History, Public Policy, Psychology, and more.
Japanese Literature Night: Selected Shorts and Author Talk with Keiichiro Hirano
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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
On Performance, Poetics, and Authoritarianism
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYProf. 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, NYThe 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, MDOn 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
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, NYNicholas 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, NYFor 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
Ginko Okazaki: a Japanese American Novelist in an Age of Ultranationalism
This panel presentation introduces an ongoing project to recover and translate the Japanese-language writings of the Issei novelist and teacher Ginko Okazaki (pen-name of Masue Shinozaki Orimo, 1895-1973).
China & the Rise of Xi Jinping
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYChina & 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
23rd Annual CUNY IT Conference
John Jay College 524 West 59th Street, New York, NYWe 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 StatesBenshi, 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
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 StatesLegacies: 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 StatesCo-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 StatesThe 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
Shuji Terayama’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBluebeard is given a Harajuku makeover in Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, a wild burlesque-like subversion of the French gothic horror legend. Shuji Terayama, father of Japan’s angura (underground) theater movement in the 1960s and ’70s, was repeatedly drawn to the story of Bluebeard’s wives and the locked castle door, culminating in this mind-bending game of cat-and-mouse ... Read more
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come ... Read more