Young Korean Artists Series: Story Up Shorts in New York

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

The Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more

Jiva Solo Studio Showcase

Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

We are so happy to be presenting our Solo Studio Showcase this April 6th This iteration features some emerging talent alongside established artists in the classical genre. The performances are followed by a Q/A where the artists share their process and practice. We are very excited to present these wonderful dancers in our Solo Studio ... Read more

$25

Recapturing Lost Ground on North Korean Human Rights, with Ambassador Julie Turner

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Join us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Senior Fellow, and Sean Chung, CEO ... Read more

GETSEA Simulcast Film Screening of Short Films by Cambodian Filmmakers

GETSEA (Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asia) is teaming up with the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to screen four short films by Cambodian filmmakers. Each of the four films is created by and focuses on a different ethnic group in Cambodia—the Khmer, Jarai, Karvet, and Bunong. The four films come together under ... Read more

Crystal Hana Kim: The Stone Home with Susan Choi

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

A hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center, The Stone Home is a stunning work of great emotional power from Crystal Hana Kim, the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.

Untold Immigration History: The Angel Island Immigration Station

Starting in 1910, Angel Island was utilized as the western point for immigration. Largely designed to control the flow of Chinese migrants after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Angel Island is host to many stories of exclusion and restriction. Join us to learn more about the immigration process through the lens ... Read more

Election Disinformation 201

Join us to learn more about Electoral Disinformation in Asian American communities and discussion on the impacts of generative AI in spreading disinformation during the 2024 election cycle. The session is part two to NCAPA's Disinformation 101 training, hosted last fall.

Technological Inhumanities and Imaginaries

A/P/A Institute at NYU 244 Greene Street, New York, NY

Asians and Asian-ness have long circulated in literature, cinema, and pop culture as figures of science fiction threat and fantasy—what Michelle N. Huang has identified as the “inhuman figures” of robots, clones, and aliens. Beyond these techno-orientalist stereotypes and tropes, however, lies the shadow of social and economic forces that have materialized the injustice of ... Read more

Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West?

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

On Thursday, April 11, China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) will host Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West. Join us for a networking lunch and conversation with Diplomat and Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Bilahari Kausikan as he dives into decoding Indo-Pacific Relations. In today’s rapidly ... Read more

$25

Rapid Reaction: Unpacking the Korean Election

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new ... Read more

New Era of AI: Future of Work in Japan & the United States

Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States

What are the top AI trends for 2024? How is the rapid rise of AI reshaping the business landscape in the U.S. and Japan, and what implications does this hold for employees as well as companies? Which roles are well-positioned to flourish in the midst of the AI revolution? Japan is coping with a declining ... Read more

$20

Majestic Elegance: Art, Crafts, and Techniques by Sunglim Kim

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them.

An Introduction to Go with New York Institute of Go

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Go, presented in partnership with the New York Institute of Go (NYIG). This ancient game, which originated in China over 4,000 years ago, is a revered element of the Four Arts 琴棋书画 (Guqin, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).

CAPA Asian America Community Meet-Up

Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY

Come and attend the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans for an Asian America Community Meet-Up at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center! Enjoy an in person opportunity to meet community members and connect at the beautiful Lobby Stage. At 7:30 PM, DJ Wemi an international NYC born Nigerian model, producer and DJ will be sharing ... Read more

NYFA/A4 Open House Mixer

New York Foundation for the Arts 29 West 38th St., Fl 9, New York, NY

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are opening our doors to artists and members of our community interested in learning more about each organization’s programs and services. Not only do the two organizations share space, we share a common mission to support artists through a variety of programs. ... Read more

TEDxCUNY 2024: UNRAVEL

John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Gerald W Lynch Theater 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY

TEDxCUNY has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing.

$40.25

AAPI Musical Theater & Dance Workshop

Open Jar Studios 1601 Broadway #11th floor, New York, NY

Join the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive audition experience on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment. During the workshop, we will discuss best practices and open the space for questions to better position yourself for success. The workshop will be led by Victor Farinas, Casting Administration Manager, Talent Casting Strategy ... Read more

Hong Kong Media and Asia’s Cold War

Through untapped archival materials, contemporary sources, and numerous interviews with filmmakers, magazine editors, and student activists, Po-Shek Fu explores how global conflicts were localized and intertwined with myriad local historical experiences and cultural formation.

Comedy Show – Naomi Takes Columbia

Columbia University (Miller Theatre) 2960 Broadway, New York, NY

Naomi Watanabe is a world-renowned Japanese comedian, actress, model, and inclusive fashion designer. Affectionately known as "The Japanese Beyoncé," Naomi has captivated audiences around the world with her viral performances and hilarious celebrity impressions.

Cartographies of Racial Patriarchy: A Decolonial Approach to Gender and Its Implications for Clinical Practice

Daniel José Gaztambide, assistant professor of psychology at Queens College and director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology, will share some of the research his lab has been conducting at the intersection of decolonial feminism, cross-cultural anthropology, and the psychology of race/gender prototypicality. Talk will take place via Zoom. Part of the Clinical ... Read more

Project Rebuild Small Business Forum

Baruch College - Newman Conference Center 151 East 25th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY

AABDC is proud to announce our partnership with Bank of America on the Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Technical Assistance Program.  We would like to invite Asian-owned small businesses to attend the event and they will receive : An opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Grant. Free technical assistance from our valued partners. Networking ... Read more

2024 AAPI Voices in Higher Education Symposium at SMU

Southern Methodist University 6404 Airline Road, Dallas, TX

This annual symposium explores issues, concerns, and research findings pertinent to Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders in higher education through multidisciplinary lenses. Our goal is to create a better understanding of issues affecting the AAPI community on college campuses as well as promote inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity among AAPI and allies. This year’s theme is ... Read more

US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

China Institute in America, in partnership with The Chinese Financial Association (TCFA), is proud to host a forthcoming event focused on "US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality." This gathering comes at a time when the US-China relationship has seen positive developments, yet the realms of trade, security, and technology remain at the forefront of their diplomatic ... Read more

$10

The Geopolitics of Green Colonialism

Rudin Forum 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

The time for denial is over. Across the Global North, the question of how we should respond to the climate crisis has been answered: with a shift to renewables, electric cars, carbon trading, and hydrogen. Green New Deals across Europe and North America promise to reduce emissions while creating new jobs. But beneath the sustainability ... Read more

An Evening with George Takei & BD Wong

NYC Peter Jay Sharp Theater 416 W 42nd St floor 4, New York, NY, United States

Embark on an extraordinary evening with the esteemed actor, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, George Takei! Immerse yourself in a captivating moderated Q&A session where Takei delves into his illustrious career, spanning from Star Trek to Broadway, and culminating with the unveiling of his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom. In conversation with ... Read more

$43