Events

Understanding Domestic Violence in the Asian Community: Pathways to Healing Join us for an eye-opening online event where we delve into the complexities of domestic violence within the Asian community. Learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals in this community and discover pathways to healing. Our expert speakers will share insights, resources, and strategies ... Read more

We’re so excited you’re joining us for Central Asia & Diaspora Futures, a student-led symposium hosted by MHC 387 – Central Asian Film and Literature! This event brings together artists, writers, curators, activists, and filmmakers from across Central Asia and the diaspora for a vibrant day of storytelling, conversation, and shared community. Students will be ... Read more

Korea Art Forum (KAF) invites you to the culminating indoor exhibition of the 2025 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space (SDSS) program, opening Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Storefront for Ideas, powered by Immigrant Social Services (ISS) in Chinatown, NY. Following the unveiling of their public art installations, artists Ali Motamedi, Cecilia Lim, Lizbeth De La ... Read more

In conjunction with the special exhibition happa.me, MOCA is proud to present a hybrid program that examines the enduring legacy of Loving v. Virginia and its impact on interracial relationships in the United States. The evening will open with a presentation of Where Voices Linger, a short play by Jeremy Rafal that reflects on the ... Read more

From Indie to Raga is a public event hosted by Devi Majeske, A4’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Performance. This event marks the culmination of her fellowship and features a preview of new songs from her upcoming debut album “How You Know You’re Alive.” Devi (vocals, sitar, guitar) will present four of her original ... Read more

A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours ... Read more

AAPI-CARE (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Connect. Activate. Reimagine. Engage.) is a 1-day convening that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied parents to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI families. AAPI-CARE aims to create a shared learning community where parents and caregivers will be equipped with the tools to advocate for ... Read more

You’re invited to a special showcase celebrating incredible Asian American short films from talented emerging filmmakers! This isn’t just a screening; it’s a chance to connect with the creative community and help bring a new story to life. Every ticket and donation directly supports the production of our upcoming short film, “We Meet Again.”

MOCA is pleased to welcome back resident artist Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin for a special concert of Over Hills and Valleys: An Imagination of the Shared History of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican Music. Over Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people. Accompanied by Grammy-nominated ... Read more

Archive of Subterranean Acoustics is an installation and multi-media presentation hosted by Hongbo Cai, A4’s 2025 Van Lier Fellow in Music Composition. This event marks the culmination of Cai’s fellowship and presents a collection of prototyped artifacts, simulated spatial environments, and world-building video installations that together reconstruct the mythical, subterranean sonic civilization of Agharta. Across ... Read more

Musician and comedian Charlene Kaye presents GOLDEN HOUR FEST, an annual variety show and holiday party uplifting musicians of AAPI descent. Rolling Stone recently profiled Kaye with the headline “Why Everybody Loves Breakout Comedy Star Charlene Kaye,” and she was just featured on CBS mornings on how she “turned pop parody into viral gold.” LINEUP ... Read more

This curriculum design workshop is tailored to middle and high school teachers, equipping them with practical strategies and a wealth of resources to seamlessly incorporate AAPI history into their social studies curricula. Educators will use AAPI histories and narratives to discover innovative ways to align their lessons with NJ learning standards. They will have the ... Read more

How do tyrants exercise power? Why do people submit to authoritarians? These were questions of pressing concern for William Shakespeare, and they are no less fascinating in the age of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Reading King Lear, Coriolanus and Richard III can still shed light on leaders past and present, and the societies in their thrall. Literary ... Read more

The 2025 AAWW Margins fellows present “Alpha Beta Blah”, a new reading series that invites writers to come frat out with the fellows. The fourth and final reading of this series will take place on December 16th at 7 pm ET. For “Cozy Solstice”, send us pieces about all that can happen on the longest ... Read more

Join us for a dynamic conversation with organizations that help everyday leaders take the leap into elected public leadership. You’ll hear how nonprofit leaders’ experience in advocacy, budgeting, and community engagement makes them uniquely equipped to lead with community knowledge and lasting impact. Plus, get practical guidance from groups that support emerging candidates with everything ... Read more

As the holiday season approaches, NCAPA is hosting a series of community calls to help our communities navigate difficult conversations with loved ones. This second event in the series shifts the focus inward. We’ll explore how caring for ourselves—emotionally, mentally, and relationally—lays the groundwork for any meaningful dialogue. PLEASE NOTE: Participants are asked to bring ... Read more

Join us for a discussion with Ambassador Peter Semneby, the Swedish Government's Special Envoy for the Korean Peninsula. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Ambassador Semneby will provide a brief overview history of Sweden's role in Korea, examine Sweden's convening capacity as exhibited in 2018-2019, investigate whether Sweden's interests and perspective have been affected by North ... Read more

The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “Advice and Networking Event – Finance” on February 18, 2026 Call for Advisor Volunteers  

Join A4 in celebrating the third print issue of The Amp! Pick up a free copy of the new issue featuring cover art by Rama Duwaji and designed by Helen Yin Chen. The event will include fun Amp-related activities, opportunities to win A4 merch and time to mingle with editor Shannon Lee, contributors, readers, and ... Read more

Step into an evening of art and celebration at the inaugural Kanpai Night—a new Japan Society gathering that celebrates Japanese culture as a bridge for global dialogue and community. In partnership with The Seventh Committee and Friends of the UN, Kanpai to 2025 brings together diplomats, cultural enthusiasts, and community members for an evening of ... Read more

Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion, weaving together panoramic video imagery, a live original composition for guitars and electronics, and the fluid, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. Comprising ten interconnected scenes, the work delves into love and inner conflict, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through an evocative synthesis ... Read more

Join us for a presentation on oral history production, equipment, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets! Oral Historian, Artist, Writer, Alan Nakagawa will base this workshop on his thirty-nine years of interdisciplinary art projects using oral history as a base for working with diverse communities. Nakagawa has worked for ... Read more