Events

There is so much we are all juggling -schoolwork, jobs, family, friends, and the state of the world. Oftentimes, we don’t always know for sure what is going to happen to that assignment, that internship application, our family member’s health, or even our own neighborhood or home countries. How do we deal with how scary ... Read more

Join AAPI Data, AAPIP, Asian Pacific Community Fund, Asian Pacific Fund, and Korean American Community Foundation for this funder briefing on the State of AANHPI Charitable Giving. This briefing will share the latest insights from the most comprehensive survey sample of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, administered by AAPI Data and AP-NORC. Specific ... Read more

Roosevelt House is pleased to present an urgent, timely panel discussion--co-hosted by both the Roosevelt House Policy Program and the Roosevelvet House Human Rights Program-on the rapid expansion of immigration enforcement and its consequences for cities across the country.

To celebrate both Lunar New Year and Valentines Day, Potluck Asian America invites you to a special, intimate conversation with Joanna Lee and Ken Smith, who will present their Pocket Chinese Almanac, a must-have treasure trove of Chinese cultural knowledge. Joanna and Ken will discuss the centuries-old traditions of the Almanac as well as predictions ... Read more

Event guidelines: Each ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card. Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. A signing will follow the talk. Home address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise. The ... Read more

Dive into the K-pop songs as authentic materials to learn Korean grammar, expressions, and culture. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we will explore love-themed songs and talk about dating culture in Korea. Lyrics will guide us in uncovering everyday language, cultural references, and advanced grammar patterns.

For decades, NYC Parks was known as the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and recreation once accounted for nearly one-third of the agency’s budget. Today, most New Yorkers think of the agency primarily as steward of the city’s public parks, while recreation represents barely 5 percent of its expense budget—and years of ... Read more

The stories we tell, the perceptions that take root in our minds, and the clichés we repeat all play a significant role in shaping our worldviews and, ultimately, the policies, practices and systems we support. Together, we can have the narrative power to imagine and bring forth a just, multiracial democracy where we all have ... Read more

We are pleased to invite you to attend the tenth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on that will feature BD Wong, the famed and versatile American actor and activist.

Presented by: Yale Life Sciences Alumni Association | Association of Asian American Yale Alumni |Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance Breakthrough, by William Pao, MD, PhD ‘A must read.’ Siddhartha Mukherjee, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies What does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy ... Read more

Think!Chinatown is excited to welcome Chinese-American chef Jon Kung to our kitchen studio for a cooking demo! Learn how to make the iconic Cantonese dish, Taro and Black Bean Spare Rib Claypot Rice with chef Jon Kung. This hearty dish is great for family meals in the winter and could be a new addition to ... Read more

A high-level discussion on the future of the United Nations at a moment of profound geopolitical strain and institutional uncertainty. The conversation will bring together current Permanent Representatives and former senior UN officials to examine both the prospects and constraints of meaningful Security Council reform.

Presented during New York Fashion Week, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an evening exploring the cheongsam, also known as the qipao, as a powerful symbol of modernity, femininity, and cultural exchange. Fashion curator and designer Heather Guo will trace how this iconic garment evolved during a period of profound social, ... Read more

In honor of the Japanese Day of Remembrance on February 19, Serica Storytellers presents an intimate virtual conversation on “By the Shore of Lake Michigan”, the award-winning translation of a 1960 collection of Japanese tanka poetry written by Tomiko and Ryokuyō Matsumoto — a first-generation (Issei) Japanese American couple forcibly incarcerated at the Heart Mountain ... Read more

Register here for an AAPI studies workshop from the Teacher Center. Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for millions across the world! Join us to learn about the diversity of experiences that come along with this joyous holiday and the history of Lunar New Year in the United States. The lesson plans provided ... Read more

This session will give an overview of the rich and nationally recognised archives held at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre. We will explore the value of community-generated archives and how they can give often-ignored or unheard communities a powerful archival presence and voice. Professor Sadiah Qureshi will discuss the value of archives like these ... Read more

Please join us in NYC to share your input on what a future national Asian Pacific American museum could look like. The National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission is continuing its listening tour across the country and will be in NYC next! We invite anyone interested in learning more about the work of the Commission—including ... Read more

Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for millions across the world! Join us to learn about the diversity of experiences that come along with this joyous holiday, the history of Lunar New Year in the United States, and how we can bring these experiences into the K-8 classroom! The lesson plans provided will ... Read more

Join us for this critical discussion exploring the importance of voting rights and inclusive civic engagement, especially in this pivotal election year. Learn from leading experts about the barriers South Asians and other communities face in accessing the ballot box, and discover strategies to bridge gaps in participation. Together, we’ll discuss actionable steps to ensure ... Read more

Gallop into the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America with an energizing evening of culture, community, and good fortune in celebration of the Year of the Horse. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to gather friends, meet new faces, and enjoy a night of joyful connection.

In this lecture, Areum Jeong will explore the phenomenon of performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an "avid fan"—and the cultural significance and meaning of K-pop fan practices with a nuanced examination of contemporary audience power.