• From Learning to Creating in Korea with Tyler and Nidhi

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

    Learning the Korean language opens the doors into a completely new depth of understanding Korean culture, and perhaps a career you never imagined having. Join acclaimed media figures Tyler Rasch and Nidhi Agrawal—familiar faces from major Korean broadcast networks including JTBC, KBS, and MBC—for a reflection on their personal journeys living in Korea and learning ... Read more

  • Film: Standing Above The Clouds followed Q&A with director Jalena Keane-Lee

    Nitehawk Cinema - Williamsburg 136 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Standing Above the Clouds highlights the movement to protect Mauna Kea through the intergenerational stories of women in three Native Hawaiian families as they stand for the sacred mountain. The film follows teacher and community organizer Pua Case and her two daughters — artist-activists Hāwane Rios and Kapulei Flores — who have been called to ... Read more

    $30
  • Best Free One-Hour Cybersecurity Awareness Training Ever

    Non AAARI Events

    Join RoundTable Technology for a live, interactive cybersecurity escape room. Today’s cyber threats are shifting fast, and preparing your staff has never been more important. Join Tater (our resident cybersecurity potato) and Stache (her mustached spuddy sidekick) as they lead you through a fast-paced adventure designed to outsmart 2026’s sneakiest attacks.

  • 2026 AAARI Innovators Fellowship – Info Session

    AAARI Events

    Join this free information session to learn about the 2026 AAARI Innovators Fellowship, a 16-week program empowering changemakers to address complex challenges facing Asian American communities. The AAARI Innovation Fellowship is open to CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, interested in social impact. No prior experience required.

  • How to Pitch Stories that Land an Assignment

    Weber Shandwick 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY

    Breaking into today’s media landscape takes more than a good idea — it requires a strong angle, cultural insight, and a good understanding of what editors actually want. Hosted by the Asian American Journalists Association New York Chapter and the Deadline Club (the New York chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists), this panel brings together editors across beats ... Read more

  • Asian American Career Ceilings “Advice and Networking Event – Industrial”

    Non AAARI Events

    The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative has been hosting a series of Advice and Networking events covering different professions. These one hour virtual events enable Asian Americans of all ages to get valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans. Our previous Advice and Networking events covered technology, finance, investing and ... Read more

  • Energy & Economic Security: The U.S. and Japan’s Strategies in a Rapidly Changing World

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

    The energy landscape, which is crucial to our daily lives, industries and economic growth, is undergoing significant changes. Technological innovations are accelerating the transition to renewable energy, yet increasing geopolitical risks are causing market instability. Additionally, the rise of AI and data centers is driving a surge in electricity demand, making energy security an urgent ... Read more

    $31
  • Teahouse Performances – H.T. Chen & Dancers

    La MaMa 66 East 4th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Ring in the Lunar New Year of the Horse with H.T. Chen & Dancers. Teahouse Performances is a delightful event that will include a celebration of and reflection on the Chinese in the Americas featuring excerpts from H.T. Chen’s Heart of Grace, Hidden Voices and Big Brother. Since its founding in 1978, H.T. Chen & ... Read more

    $30
  • Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!

    Broadway Comedy Club 318 W. 53rd St, New York, New York
    Non AAARI Events

    Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming! This year, not only do we keep our optional after-party — we’re introducing a brand-new audience spotlight segment!

    $29
  • 4th Annual Queens Tech & Career Expo

    New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, the Queens Tech & Career Expo is a free, high-energy experience bringing together technology, gaming, mentoring, and real career opportunities — all in one place. Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, NYCHA resident, or community member, this borough-wide event is designed to help you explore the future of ... Read more

  • Insun Park & Generals

    Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Insun Park & Generals is a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms. Leading the quartet is Insun Park, a master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, a traditional Korean dance. Park blends her dynamic vocal and dance performances with the talents of her fellow band members: Donghyuk Heo (composer/guitar), Hyunmo Yang ... Read more

    $30
  • Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Horse

    Queens College - Colden Auditorium 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Horse through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, blending ancient Chinese traditions with contemporary ... Read more

    $22
  • 2026 AAARI Innovators Fellowship – Info Session

    AAARI Events

    Join this free information session to learn about the 2026 AAARI Innovators Fellowship, a 16-week program empowering changemakers to address complex challenges facing Asian American communities. The AAARI Innovation Fellowship is open to CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, interested in social impact. No prior experience required.

  • Painting Immigrant Portraits

    Storefront for Ideas 127 Walker Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Korea Art Forum (KAF) invites you to an artist panel of students at Baruch College, moderated by Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, as part of the 2025 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space (SDSS) Indoor Exhibition at the Storefront for Ideas, powered by Immigrant Social Services (ISS) in Chinatown, NY. The artist, Dr. Lizbeth De La ... Read more

  • DIY Strategic Planning: Your Roadmap to Results

    Non AAARI Events

    Your roadmap to success. Create and execute strategic plans that actually drive results. Your strategic plan is your organization’s flight plan. This session explores how nonprofits can design and execute meaningful strategic plans, when to seek outside support, and how to move from planning to consistent achievement. Who should attend: Nonprofit executives, boards, and staff ... Read more

  • The Equity Pulse with Frank Wu

    Non AAARI Events

    The Equity Pulse is a monthly webinar series that translates the State of Chinese Americans Survey insights into policy-relevant public education. The series focuses on policy issues that disproportionately affect the Chinese American community, emphasizing the chilling effect, indirect consequences of policies framed as race-neutral or national security-driven that produce secondary discrimination and contribute to ... Read more

  • Prospects for Relations with North Korea

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

    Join us for a program examining prospects for relations with North Korea, including US-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance coordination, inter-Korean relations, the impact of North Korea’s close relations with China and Russia, security concerns, and diplomatic opportunities.

  • Innovation Across The Silos 2026

    NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square S, New York, New York, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for the Fund for the City of New York's annual Innovation Across the Silos Conference on February 4, 2026 at the NYU Kimmel Center.  Please RSVP by clicking the image below.

  • Career Talk with President Frank H. Wu

    Queens College Powdermaker Hall Queens College Powdermaker Hall, Gate 3 Entrance Rd,, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    What Can you Do With a Political Science or Social Sciences and Humnaities Major? Are you uncertian about careers, law school, or life after graduation? Hear directly from a national leader in law and higher education, QC President Frank H. Wu. Bring questions; leave with clarity. Pizza lunch. Sponsored by the Political Science Department.

  • NCAPA Virtual Community Briefing: ICE Funding & Community Rights

    Non AAARI Events

    NCAPA is hosting a virtual community briefing following passage of the FY2026 DHS appropriations bill to discuss funding impacts tied to immigration enforcement. Speakers will provide insight into the national and local landscapes affected by DHS and ICE operations. Panelists will also share about ongoing immigration debates one year into the current Administration. Attendees will ... Read more

  • Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels in the Classroom

    Non AAARI Events

    Graphic novels (memoirs and nonfiction) and comic books are an integral tool in increasing literacy and engagement in the classroom. Through this workshop, educators will learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic novels in the classroom while also gaining access to learning activities and materials to support this work. ... Read more

  • Play – Mother Russia & Playwright Meet & Greet (AANHPI Night)

    Signature Theatre 480 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join Potluck Asian America for AANHPI night for a preview performance of Mother Russia, the newest play by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, and meet the playwright herself!  The setting of Mother Russia is St. Petersburg, 1992: the Soviet Union has collapsed, McDonald’s has risen, and Evgeny, a young man at a loss, stumbles ... Read more

    $75
  • Sangjaru

    Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Sangjaru is a captivating Korean folk fusion band that merges the energy of traditional Korean music with the infectious rhythms of gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation.  The name "Sangjaru" originates from the combination of two Korean words, "sangja" (box) and "jaru" (sack). While a box retains a fixed form, a sack adapts to its ... Read more

    $36
  • Digital Safety and Best Practices for Journalists

    Non AAARI Events

    nstructor: Danielle Meah, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Hearst In today’s fast-changing digital environment, journalists and community media professionals are increasingly exposed to online threats such as hacking, phishing, doxing, surveillance, and identity theft. A single security lapse can compromise sensitive sources, disrupt publishing systems, or erode audience trust. This 90-minute virtual training aims to ... Read more

  • Book Signing and Book Talk: Seonbi Country Korea, Seeking Sagehood

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

    Join us for a special Meet & Greet with Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and author Hyungwon Kang. Discover his new book Seonbi Country Korea: Seeking Sagehood and engage in an inspiring conversation about the timeless Seonbi Spirit—honor, courage, wisdom, and leadership.

  • City Teaching Alliance NYC Launch

    Fund for the City of New York 121 Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a panel moderated by Dr. Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York, featuring Dr. Rahesha Amon, Dr. Tequilla Brownie, Dr. Gisele Castro, and Dr. Cassandra Herring. Together, they will explore the challenges facing districts today and the opportunities to build sustainable, diverse educator pipelines through collaboration among school systems, higher education ... Read more

  • Insun Park & Generals: Live from the Bridge

    The Bridge Studio
    Non AAARI Events

    Step into a rare, live-recorded session with Insun Park & Generals - all the way from South Korea - where ancestral rhythms meet modern rock energy, led by master mask-dancer and vocalist Insun Park. Insun is one of the few female masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, and her artistry transforms tradition through fearless reinvention. ... Read more

    $45