• The Subconscious as Muse: A Workshop with Swati Sudarsan

    Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW) 18 West 21st Street, Suite 900, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    This workshop focuses on the generative potential of our subconscious creativities. Over a two-hour session, we will first learn about the Jungian concepts of collective unconscious, synchronicity, and universal archetypes. We will use three different artist's interpretations of tarot decks as prompts for a journaling exercise that will help us come up with characters, and ... Read more

    $100
  • Korean For Travel Workshop Workshop #2 (Virtual)

    Non AAARI Events

    Planning a trip to Korea? In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn practical Korean for navigating everyday situations with confidence. Topics include introducing yourself, shopping, using transportation, asking for directions, and more. Instruction is provided in both English and Korean, with cultural tips explained in English. Suitable for both absolute beginners and Beginning 1~2 ... Read more

  • Learn Korean Through the Drama Workshop #2 (Virtual)

    Non AAARI Events

    This workshop is designed for adult beginner Korean learners who want to improve their Korean through the themes and expressions featured in When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다). Participants will build listening and speaking skills while learning practical everyday expressions and exploring Korean culture and society through diverse topics inspired by the drama. This ... Read more

  • Benjamin Akio Kimitch: Tiger Hands

    Lincoln Center - Hearst Plaza 40 Lincoln Center Plz, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch dreams beyond the mantra of East-meets-West. Inspired by his formative training in Chinese dance and intimate encounters with Peking opera, Kimitch creates a dance work that honors his late mother, a dancer. He has welcomed a group of creative collaborators into his cosmic, sunrise-colored search for authentic personal expression, using warrior ... Read more

  • Policy Advocacy Workshop: Effective Strategies for Congressional Outreach

    Non AAARI Events

      Join us for an informative and interactive training on how to jump start your advocacy with federal representatives at home in your district or on Capitol Hill. NCAPA coalition partners will be sharing strategies and best practices including, setting up meetings with your reps, crafting your narrative, and preparing and setting objectives for successful ... Read more

  • Principles for Ethical Online Funding Platforms

    Non AAARI Events

    Hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits every day — often without the nonprofit's knowledge or consent. Hidden fees, inaccurate organizational information, withheld funds, and aggressive SEO tactics are eroding donor trust and cutting into the resources nonprofits depend on. In response, the National Council of Nonprofits and 52 state and regional associations ... Read more

  • Screening – The Past is the Present: An evening with Christy Chan and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

    Asia Art Archive in America 23 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Please join Asia Art Archive in America on Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm for a program featuring artists Christy Chan and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Both Chan and Phingbodhipakkiya, while working in differing mediums, confront complex histories of violent power structures that have shaped and fractured personal and communal identities. As artists with roots in the American ... Read more

  • National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission Virtual Session for Students and Youth

    Non AAARI Events

    Join the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission for a virtual session to learn more about the Commission’s work and the process to create a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history and culture. The Commission will share a short presentation, followed by Q&A. There will also be a brief opportunity for attendees ... Read more

  • History of “Asian American” Identity

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

    Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

  • AABANY Presents: Crafting Connections

    On Lab 106 Rivington Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    In the spirit of International Friendship Day, celebrate with AABANY by turning beads into bracelets and conversations into connections! Join us for a fun-filled evening where law students, attorneys and members of the AABANY community can create colorful bracelets and custom phone charms while meeting new friends, mentors and colleagues. Whether you are looking to ... Read more

  • Global Racism and the Dark Side of “Modernity”

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

    Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

  • Coloniality, Anti-Blackness, and White Supremacy

    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

  • China Institute Centennial Celebration: SummerStage Concert

    Chinese Institute of America Central Park Rumsey Playfield,, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

      August 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Doors Open: 6:00 PM Central Park Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021 All Ages Free For a century, China Institute of America has been dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China. In celebration of their Centennial, SummerStage brings two takes on the future sounds of Chinese pop to Central ... Read more

  • 2026 Building CAPACD Convention

    Hyatt Regency Long Beach 200 S. Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
    Non AAARI Events

    The Building CAPACD Convention is where we come together to turn community power into action. Every two years, community development practitioners, leaders, and allies from across the country convene to strengthen neighborhoods and advance housing and economic opportunity in low-income communities. At this convening, powerful voices from diverse backgrounds will share strategies for building inclusive, ... Read more

    $725
  • AABANY Book Club Presents: I Feel Bad about My Neck (And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman)

    Anderson & Associates Law, P.C. 347 West 36th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us at 6pm on August 4, 2026, for a wonderful discussion of Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad about My Neck (And Other Thoughts On Being a Woman).  Remote attendees are welcomed!  Please indicate remote attendance by noting it in the RSVP comments at registration, and a link will be sent to you.

  • The Nature of Light

    High Line Spur at 30th St, 10th Av 30th Street & 10th Avenue, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Featuring a lecture by Donald S. Lopez, a distinguished university professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. This session delves deeper into the name of the artwork The Light That Shines Through The Universe, and explores light in Buddhist thought—both literal and metaphorical. The lecture will be followed by a guided ... Read more

  • Webinar: Navigating Changing Laws on Voter Registration Drives

    Non AAARI Events

    Join us to ensure your efforts are informed, impactful, and ready for the road to 2026. Anyone who’s planning on registering voters this year will get stronger clarity on: Varying requirements around voter registration drives between states Which state legislatures have made major differences to their laws in the past year Access to this year’s ... Read more

  • The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings

    China Institute of America 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories embedded within these masterpieces. Featuring three thematic section —“Harmony Through Music”, “Elegance and Refinement in Music”, and “Music in Common Life”—the special showcase reveals the diverse roles of music in Song ... Read more

  • The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology

    Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative
    Non AAARI Events

    Overview   Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative August 5, 2026 Webcast ▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology" ▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, Ascend Deb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember ... Read more

  • Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the “Lazy Native” and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines

    NYU Wagner - Lafayette Conference Room, Floor 2 105 East 17th Street, New York, NY

    Description: Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a talk by George B. Radics, senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Radics will discuss his new book, Emotional Filipinos The American Myth of the Lazy Native and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines. About the ... Read more

  • Screening – Characters Disappearing

    Roxy Cinema 2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING, the debut feature film from A4’s 2022 Van Lier Fellow Connor Sen Warnick, is opening its first theatrical run in NYC at the Roxy Cinema! August 5 at 7pm. SYNOPSIS: The paths of Mei, Chris and Leonard intersect within a melancholic vision of the Asian American Movement. This is a Chinatown rarely seen, ... Read more

    $19
  • 2026 ICSA Annual Conference – Bridging Traditions and Innovations: Sociological Perspectives on Transformation in Chinese Societies

    CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Conference in New York City. In an era of profound global transformation, societies are navigating unprecedented social, economic, political, and cultural shifts. This conference will convene leading scholars to examine the dynamic challenges and opportunities confronting Chinese communities worldwide, fostering a critical ... Read more

    $120
  • Summer Mahjong with Potluck Asian America

    Honors Bridge Club 110 East 55th Street, 6th Floor, between Lexington and Park Avenues, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    JOIN US FOR MAHJONG, DINNER AND GREAT SUMMER VIBES! Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill, strategy, and luck, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. A full dinner will be served!  The evening will ... Read more

    $40