Events

In this presentation, viewing Buddhism from a self-knowledge standpoint, Professor of Philosophy Christopher W. Gowans (Fordham University) will examine a variety of Buddhist practices—ethical, philosophical, and meditative—as these practices have been understood in the traditional “path” approaches (Buddhist practice as a path from suffering to an enlightened life of tranquility and compassion) and the rather ... Read more

In this one-hour webinar, Samaritans of New York will explore how to recognize when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations, and listen without judgment.

Join us at the 2026 Nonprofit Resource Fair to connect with organizations and access valuable resources. In these unprecedented times, nonprofits must be resilient, well-resourced, and deeply connected within the larger movement ecosystem. Join us for a Nonprofit Resource Fair, hosted by Nonprofit New York and Amalgamated Bank, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect ... Read more

Please join us for a celebration of the life and work of poet, essayist, and feminist Marra PL Lanot, who passed away last month. We invite you to listen to (and read aloud) some of Marra’s poems. All are welcome to share stories about and memories of the radiant, generous, and brilliant Marra, who was ... Read more

Join us for a monthly meet up for artists from Queens and the greater NYC area. This is a space to gather and connect – to talk about current and upcoming projects and programs, and ultimately build a network of creative support in Queens.

Over a decade, within the borders of a single Brooklyn community district, a microcosm of American democracy emerges. Residents of Sunset Park face a tangled web of rising rents, a legacy of environmental racism and the loss of the industrial jobs that once sustained their community. When a global developer purchases Industry City - a ... Read more

Though drawing inspiration from the middle episodes of the original television series, Evangelion: 2.22 begins to chart a dramatically different course. Introducing new characters, including the enigmatic pilot Mari Illustrious Makinami, the film expands the Evangelion universe beyond a simple remake. As familiar events give way to unexpected developments, the story evolves into a bold ... Read more

Ma-Yi Theater Company's two-day public forums bring together theatre artists, Filipino and Filipino American scholars, and community members to examine the experiences of artists working under political repression and the role of theatre in cultural organizing. The forums will explore how literary and artistic works engage questions of power, resistance, justice, and migration. They will ... Read more

A documentary film premiere and conversation on the future of Chinese international students in the humanities and social sciences. Speaker: Yining Chi, Filmmaker Discussants: Weirong Guo (UC-Riverside) Lily H. Chumley (NYU) Angela X. Wu (NYU) Ken Chih-Yan Sun (Villanova University)

Immigration is never a single arrival but an ongoing process of becoming. Beyond legal status and paperwork, immigrants navigate displacement, alienation, adaptation, and the long, sometimes complicated journey toward belonging. What did you have to learn to survive and build a life in the United States? What did you choose to carry with you from ... Read more

When Pooja Reddy's parents immigrated to America, they were not prepared for how the American South would rub off on her. The result: hunting, fishing, boating, and firearm licenses, and a childhood spent playing pretend as a country singer and youth pastor.

Join us for a special preview performance of King of the Yees by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, starring Francis Jue (Yellowface, Cambodian Rock Band) and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Raya and the Last Dragon). Jon Norman Schneider, Maureen Sebastian, and David Shih round out the cast. The evening includes a special reception with ... Read more

As we approach the festival of Diwali, join us for an uplifting and immersive evening of love, light, music, and community. Featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chandrika Tandon and opening remarks by New York City Council Member, the Hon. Shekar Krishnan, the evening will blend live music, chanting, conversation, and spiritual reflection to create a deeply ... Read more

The Inter-grant Festival is a three-night celebration highlighting the vibrant work of Inter-grant artists through visual art, live performance, film, and dialogue. Every evening offers a fully dynamic experience; starting with a pre-show art sale, continuing into live performances and docuseries film screenings, and closing with an artist-led post-show discussion. Festival Program Pre-Show Art Sale ... Read more

From colonial recruitment to frontline leadership, Filipino American nurses have played a pivotal and often under-recognized role in shaping the U.S. healthcare system. This workshop presents lesson plans tracing their contributions—from the early 20th-century Pensionado programs through wartime nursing, labor organizing, and crises like COVID-19. Participants will learn about their history of resilience, advocacy, and ... Read more

Waves of Korean Contemporary Dance brings together three distinct voices in contemporary dance, presenting works by WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, Andamiro Art Company, and choreographer Lee Dongha.

Closing the series, Nico Rodriguez, deputy director of Monuments Lab, considers Nguyen’s work alongside contemporary artistic approaches to memorialization. The discussion explores how artists reimagine monuments to war by transforming sites of violence into spaces for remembrance, reflection, and collective healing. The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Steve Clorfeine, a meditation ... Read more

To close the series, Nico Rodriguez, deputy director of Monuments Lab, considers Nguyen’s work alongside contemporary artistic approaches to memorialization. The discussion explores how artists reimagine monuments to war by transforming sites of violence into spaces for remembrance, reflection, and collective healing. The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation led by Steve Clorfeine, ... Read more

Min Jin Lee’s first novel since the bestselling Pachinko follows one family across decades and continents as they search in schools, jobs, churches, and beyond for meaning and success. Once comfortably middle class in Korea, John and Helen Koh and their three children—Bo, DH, and Mido—find their fortunes twisted and their lives upended, first by ... Read more

Filipino families are often described through the lens of utang na loob (debt of gratitude) and reciprocal obligation, but who actually ends up providing and receiving support as parents age — and why — remains an open empirical question. Is support concentrated in a single tagasaló — the family member who catches every financial and ... Read more

Join us for a special program in celebration of Filipino American History Month.

On September 9, 1924, 16 Filipino plantation workers and 4 law enforcement officers were killed during the Hanapēpē Labor Strike in Kauaʻi, becoming known as the Hanapēpē Massacre. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hanapēpē Massacre. In honor of FAHM, join us to learn more about the 1924 Hanapēpē Massacre and how it ... Read more

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, with support from The Asian American Foundation, presents this webinar series on teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories for K-12 and University Educators. Learn from leading scholars and classroom educators how to integrate AAPI narratives into your curriculum.

Yiyun Li’s latest book is Music Against the Night. In Dublin, as the 18th century nears its end, a young virtuoso named John Field comes of age as his family nurtures visions of him becoming the next Mozart. His talent takes him to England, France, and Russia, where he becomes a famous pianist and composes ... Read more

This conference brings together scholars and practitioners to examine the politics of the environmental crisis across Southeast Asia—a region where socio-ecological ruptures are not aberrations but products of longstanding structures of extraction and governance failure. Panelists trace the roots of these crises and assess how extractive industries, increasingly legitimized through the language of green transitions ... Read more

This event brings together several authors and editors of Forced Migration and Health Justice, recently published with Oxford University Press, to discuss the possible responsibilities of people engaged in different professional domains that impact the lives of migrants forced to flee their homes.

Lupus is often called an invisible illness because many of its challenges cannot be seen. People living with lupus may appear healthy on the outside while facing chronic pain, overwhelming fatigue, and emotional struggles every day. These invisible challenges can affect every aspect of a person's life, making awareness, education, research, and support more important ... Read more

Sejong Soloists Chamber Music Series Hosted by Violinist Chee-Yun with Lun Li, Violin & Juhee Lim, Piano

Through evidence-informed dialogue and cross-functional collaboration, the conference explores strategies for responsible AI adoption, institutional governance, and effective implementation across higher education.

Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 - November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work, their poignant, moving stories of their fathers, and the art ... Read more

Early-bird registration is now open for the 2026 Nonprofit New York Annual Conference, taking place on November 5, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the New York Marriott Marquis. Join nonprofit leaders, practitioners, consultants, advocates, funders, and sector partners from across New York for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and connection. From ... Read more

Join The Asian American Education Project for a workshop that will demonstrate how to integrate examples of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) cross-cultural solidarity in U.S. history classrooms. Participants will learn various teaching strategies and gain access to lesson plans that address how marginalized communities supported each other in the fight against exclusion.

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, with support from The Asian American Foundation, presents this webinar series on teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories for K-12 and University Educators. Learn from leading scholars and classroom educators how to integrate AAPI narratives into your curriculum.

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce its 16th Annual VOICES Conference on November 12-13, 2026. VOICES is the only national convening of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) health care advocates. During this annual conference, attendees explore and discuss health equity and health justice in eliminating ... Read more

The 2026 CUNY IT Conference focused theme is: AI Disruption and Opportunities. Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education at extraordinary speed, altering how we teach, learn, conduct research, make decisions, design services, and imagine the future of our institutions. For many, AI represents disruption in its most immediate form—challenging long-standing assumptions about expertise, authorship, assessment, labor, privacy, ... Read more

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, with support from The Asian American Foundation, presents this webinar series on teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories for K-12 and University Educators. Learn from leading scholars and classroom educators how to integrate AAPI narratives into your curriculum.