Events

From award-winning journalist Joseph Lee, a sweeping, personal exploration of Indigenous identity and the challenges facing Indigenous people around the world. Before Martha’s Vineyard became one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the country, it was home to the Wampanoag people. Today, as tourists flock to the idyllic beaches, the island has become increasingly ... Read more

Following sold-out shows and multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's Soho Theatre, "Coming Out to Dead People" is making its Joe's Pub debut. This comedy solo show is based on the time when comedian Ricky Sim was grappling with the decision to come out to his Chinese-Malaysian immigrant mother, just as she was diagnosed with terminal ... Read more

Join us at the Village East Angelika for an exciting lineup of films celebrating Bengali filmmakers and films chosen by our panel of judges. This year, we are excited to feature: Nani (by Mainak Dhar) Dui Shaw (by Nuhash Humayun) Westerner's Screener (by Munasib Hamid) The Difference Between Us (by Imran Sidddiquee) Portrait (Kunal Chowdhury) ... Read more

Come celebrate the AAPI Jazz Collective‘s debut album, Identity, released through Origin Records. The AAPI Jazz Collective is an all-star ensemble featuring up-and-coming AAPI jazz artists throughout the tri-state area. Formed in 2019 by Taiwanese-American trombonist, Peter Lin, this ensemble strives to promote empathy through passionate musical expression through the band’s cultural roots. The AAPI Jazz Collective performs ... Read more

In addition to meeting other Asian American artists and writers, you’ll have a chance to learn about opportunities that support Asian American creatives—staff from A4 and AAWW will be present to share about their programs including The Amp, A4’s online magazine, and The Margins, AAWW’s literary magazine. The first 20 people to arrive will receive ... Read more

Please join author Katie Yee as we discuss her debut novel Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar: A Novel. Booksigning to follow Q&A. Katie Yee is a writer from Brooklyn. She has received fellowships from the Center for Fiction, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, and Kundiman. Her work has appeared in the ... Read more

The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at large.  Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and ... Read more

This year, Vote Early Day partners will organize in person and online actions to empower their friends or neighbors to vote early nationwide. We hope you will join our monthly workshops to learn best practices and gain access to incredible tools to help your organization build an engaging and impactful celebration this fall.

Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films, a new online collection of 100+ films, spanning 80 years of footage, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature a panel of ... Read more

NCAPA will discuss the implications of the recent reconciliation bill and strategies for engaging with members of Congress during August recess. AAPI Data will present key findings from our July survey and Jason Paguio, chair of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) will lead a discussion on the impact of ... Read more

As a child growing up in Mumbai, Arati Kumar-Rao’s parents instilled in her an abiding love for the natural world and a passion for storytelling. Years later, adrift in a corporate job and concerned by the unbridled development of her country, she asked herself, “When will you stop doing what you can do and start ... Read more

The Civic Holidays—National Voter Registration Day, National Voter Education Week, Vote Early Day, and Election Hero Day—offer partners fun and impactful opportunities to energize your communities around civic actions, and boost voter turnout by guiding voters through necessary steps to casting a ballot. In this interactive training, you’ll learn how to make the most of ... Read more

Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we'll examine key issues, including: Tariffs Foreign Policy AAPI Hate

Join us for a conversation on the enduring legacy and impact of The Korean War and the U.S.-Korea Alliance. The Korean War Armistice Agreement, which remains in effect today, was signed 72 years ago on July 27, 1953.  The program opens with prerecorded remarks from Korea Society president and CEO Tom Byrne filmed at the base of ... Read more

Spend a summer evening virtually visiting a Japanese hot spring in this book launch with author and architect Yuval Zohar. As one of the most volcanically active regions in the world, the islands of Japan gush with nearly 30,000 naturally occurring onsen or hot springs of varying temperatures, colors and mineral compositions. When looked at ... Read more

Vicky Nguyen is an NBC News chief consumer investigative correspondent, anchor of NBC News Daily and New York Times best-selling author of the new memoir “Boat Baby.” She reports for the Today show, Nightly News with Tom Llamas and NBC News Now. She graduated as valedictorian from the University of San Francisco. Vicky lives in New York with her husband and three daughters. Youngmi Mayer is ... Read more

Linda Tsao Yang is a pioneer in the oversight of important financial institutions and and the first woman and the first minority to represent the United States on the board of a multilateral financial institution. She served as U.S. Executive Director to the board of the Asian Development Bank in Manila, is Chair Emerita of ... Read more

Join us for an in-person event at The Strand with debut authors Julia Riew and Brad Riew for the release of their new novel The Last Tiger. Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a young adult fantasy novel about the power of love to give ... Read more

Join us Wednesday, July 30 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a conversation about the history of citizenship in this country, the ongoing debate about who gets to be an American, the impact of the Supreme Court decision on the broader fight to protect civil rights, and what comes next in the legal battle. ... Read more

Join us for a screening of Slumlord Millionaire, a powerful documentary that exposes the David-and-Goliath struggles for housing justice in New York City. The film shines a light on the ordinary Brooklyn residents whose courageous fights against powerful landlords and developers reveal the depth of the housing crisis in our borough. From Sunset Park to Clinton ... Read more

M Lin is a Chinese writer living in the US. Born and raised in Beijing, she writes in English as her second language; her mother tongue is Mandarin, which she favors in speech. Her short story collection, The Memory Museum, is forthcoming from Graywolf Press in April 2026. Paolo Iacovelli is a French-Italian-Colombian writer born and raised ... Read more

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an ... Read more

Join Dr. Tarry Hum and writer Marc Kirkeby for a conversation on the recent changes in NYC neighborhoods, Sunset Park and Flushing.

Dancing Home is a heartfelt documentary tracing the artistic journey of world-renowned Paiwan choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, a member of one of Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes, whose work is deeply rooted in nature and indigenous heritage. Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America, the film follows Bulareyaung’s return to his hometown in Taitung, Taiwan, where he found ... Read more

AAIFF48 is pleased to present a live reading of LUKE & EMMA for the annual Asian American International Screenplay Competition. Join us for LUKE & EMMA, written and directed by Levi Wilson, and produced by Lisa Hammer, Will Bisgrove, and Andrea Delbene. This will be the New York City Premiere of this screenplay reading. Afterwards, come ... Read more

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Korean National Liberation, the Korean Cultural Center New York presents a showcase of Seoul superstars, featuring a golden legend of Korean pop and a group of K-rock's newest standard bearers. K-Music Night is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the ... Read more

Join ASPI for a conversation with regional experts. The panel will include Sophal Ear, Associate Professor and former Senior Associate Dean in the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Supalak Ganjanakhundee, advisor to the Thai House of Representatives Military Committee, former Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme at the ISEAS – ... Read more

New York City is home to a diverse array of public spaces, including city parks, street plazas, Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), national parks, state parks, and more. With the NYC Public Space app, for the first time users can explore all of these spaces in one easy-to-use map as well as contribute photos and ... Read more

How do we carry history, memory, and identity into the stories we tell—and the mediums we choose? Join AAJA New York at BANK NYC for an intimate panel exploring how AAPI artists, curators, and writers navigate personal and collective narratives through visual arts, photography, film, and cultural criticism. Set in the exquisite two-story gallery in ... Read more

🎨✨ You’re Invited to our Summer Artists Celebration at Flushing Town Hall! 🎉 Celebrate our 2025 Grantees and connect with artists, cultural workers, and organizers shaping Queens. Meet our team, discover resources, and explore collaboration opportunities. 🎶 Enjoy a night of art, music (DJ TBA!), activities, and drinks/light bites in our gallery and garden. 🌟Bring ... Read more

Olympic Silver medalist and world champion Kiyou Shimizu comes to Japan Society! Meet Shimizu during a special talk and karate demonstration followed by a photo op. Hear about her history with the martial art, what it took to be a champion and her advice for those learning karate in NYC. Influenced by her older brother, ... 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