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  • Association for Asian American Studies 2026 Annual Conference

    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Non AAARI Events

    Our 2026 AAAS gathering in Hawai‘i coincides with a series of anniversaries that present a timely opportunity to consider the promises and limits of Asian American Studies from the belly of the U.S. imperial beast. Here we’re especially thinking about how 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the United States’ declaration of independence from the British ... Read more

  • Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night

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

    China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history, personal reflection, and cultural analysis, the book reveals the inner ... Read more

    $10

  • Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night

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

    China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history, personal reflection, and cultural analysis, the book reveals the ... Read more

    $10

  • Southeast Asian Studies Initiative (SEASI)’s 6th Annual Symposium

    Watson School of International and Public Affairs - Brown University 111 Thayer St, Providence, RI
    Non AAARI Events

    The symposium will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The program will feature a keynote address by a leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies, student presentations from Brown University and institutions across the Northeast, a cultural performance, and catered lunch and dinner.

  • Hidden Voices: Integrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Stories into the Classroom

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

    Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and voices in your classroom! Rooted in the NYC DOE’s Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History coursebook, this series offers rich historical content, classroom connections, and practical tools. Explore the Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA’s) collection of over 85,000 artifacts and oral histories ... Read more

  • Sotong & Against This Messy World

    Non AAARI Events

    This Spring, GETSEA will host two short films highlighting the challenges to art and expression in Malaysia’s complex political, legal, and societal landscape. Sotong follows four fierce local drag queens who were part of the 2022 Halloween party raided by the authorities. One of them, Juan, was arrested for ‘a man dressing up as a ... Read more

  • Spotlight: Resources on Korea and U.S.-Korea Relations

    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a virtual tour of archival resources about Korea and U.S.-Korea relations available for virtual and U.S.-based researchers. This discussion highlights a diverse array of both longstanding and emerging collections, providing a wide survey of available historical resources. How can educators, researchers, historians, writers, and students best take advantage of this treasure trove ... Read more

  • The Digital Infrastructure of New York City’s “New Chinatown”

    Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States
    AAARI Events

    Prof. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging “new Chinatown.”

  • STRANGERS IN THE LAND

    Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall) 2950 Broadway, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America Join us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative.

  • Curator Tour – LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art

    Queens College - Godwin-Ternbach Museum 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Exhibition curator Jayne Cole Southard will lead visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into its inspiration, featured artists, and the dynamic intersection of art and sport. The museum is located in Queens College, Klapper Hall 405. The tour is free and open to students and the public. Registration is highly encouraged. To register, please email gtmuseum@qc.cuny.edu.

  • Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting with Yan Geling and Chiang Ching

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

    Join us for an intimate and unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching as they explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.

    $20

  • More Than One Child (Screening & Discussion)

    Calandra Italian American Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY
    AAARI Events

    Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation on the human consequences of China’s One-Child Policy with filmmaker Vinit Parmar.

  • The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art

    Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall) 2950 Broadway, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art A conversation with author Ted Chiang and Professor Denise Cruz, Columbia University

  • Book Event: The Blue House I Loved with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin

    south of Bryant Park South of Bryan Park, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Celebrate The Blue House I Loved with authors Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin — read-aloud, Q&A, and light refreshments! Join us for an evening celebrating a beautiful new children's book — and a true Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship collaboration. The Blue House I Loved is written by award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang (2003 ... Read more

  • Suddenly Stateside: Postscript Book Talk

    NYU Wagner - Main Event Space, Room 101 105 East 17th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    About the book: Marivi Soliven’s deeply felt chronicle of immigration, identity, and reinvention. Thirty years after leaving Manila for marriage, graduate student life, and the uncertainties of America, Marivi Soliven returns with Suddenly Stateside: Postscript—a sharp and funny memoir that spans surviving Martial Law to navigating the INS, from learning the dark arts of American ... Read more

  • Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase

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

    Graduating students present their fascinating research in three minutes each at this public showcase, a highlight of the academic year.

  • Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live

    Citi Headquarters 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Korea Society is honored to announce the return of the 2026 Startup Scene annual forum, “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live.” This year, the annual forum brings together founders, investors, and technology leaders shaping the next chapter of applied artificial intelligence, examining how AI is transforming the way we live, work, ... Read more

    $10

  • 2026 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser

    Pier 45 Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY, United States
    AAARI Events

    Get ready to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with an unforgettable event — the AAPI 5K Run! Lace up your sneakers, hit the streets, and join us in celebrating the vibrant Asian American & Pacific Islander community while supporting the incredible work of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), other impactful nonprofit organizations, ... Read more

  • 2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival

    CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    AAARI Events

    The CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY students who are separated by the different campuses, and serve as a central location to display their creative works. Past participants have also had their films screened at the Asian American International Film Festival.