Events

With this festive closing party, we bring the curtain down on our landmark exhibition. China Institute of America President Jin Yu, CEO George Geh, and Gallery Director Charles A. Riley cordially invite you to the Closing Party of The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America on Saturday, July 10, from 3 to 5 PM. Join ... Read more

This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. Peter Young, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair, and Chair ... Read more

Dive into K-pop songs as authentic materials to learn Korean grammar, expressions, and culture! We’ll explore selected songs from K-pop artists like BTS and K-drama soundtracks, using lyrics as a guide to uncover everyday language! We will learn practical expressions and vocabulary through lyrics from the following songs: “Sudden Shower (소나기)” – Eclipse (from Lovely Runner ... Read more

Join Asian American leaders and community members from across New Jersey as we discuss our needs, share our stories, and build our collective power. This first-of-its-kind summit will feature education and advocacy workshops, insightful speakers and panels, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.

This event takes place Friday, July 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater. Tickets are $5 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $10 for the General Public. From Chinatown to Queens, the Village to the Bronx, Harlem to Brooklyn, New York City has long been a living set ... Read more

This event takes place Friday, July 17 from 7-9pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Walter Reade Theater. Tickets are $20 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $25 for the General Public. Connect with fellow filmmakers from across Asia and the U.S. at NYAFF’s Filmmakers Night! This special gathering, made ... Read more

The UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School is a residential labor education program that brings together women and gender-expansive members of unions and worker organizations to develop leadership skills, deepen political analysis, and strengthen solidarity across movements.

The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large. During the virtual Summit, speakers will explore topics ranging from green ... Read more

Japan Society invites you to join us for the Ainu Summer Festival: Ainu Stories, Culture, and Traditions, a multi-day cultural celebration of the Ainu, the Indigenous People of Northern Japan. This special event takes place July 22-23 and August 12-13 and will welcome over 25 artists and educators from the Ainu community in the Town ... Read more

The FANHS conference forms a national home for students, scholars, community leaders, artists, and healers. The space opens pathways for shared research, storytelling, and cultural memory. Emerging scholars and students enter this home with new questions, new narratives, and new visions for Filipino American history.

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is just around the corner on Sept 15th, and there has never been a more important time for organizations to help their communities access trusted voter registration information. But 2026 presents new challenges. Across the country, voter registration requirements, deadlines, and policies continue to evolve, leaving many organizations wondering how ... Read more

Join us for the third webinar in the Suicide Prevention & Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth series, focused on supporting youth, families, and communities impacted by suicide. Speakers will share perspectives from research and practice on the grieving process among youth and families impacted by suicide, including factors that can support ... Read more

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City shines a spotlight on the rich cultural artistry of China with a week-long showcase of programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture. In collaboration with Jino cultural heritage artists, the Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun reimagines ancient oral traditions of the Jino people at the North American ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. Join us for our second Care & ... Read more

Presented as part of Lincoln Center's Chinese Arts Week and China Institute's centennial celebration, About Face: Disrupting Ballet, a new feature-length documentary, spotlights the efforts of former New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin and author, producer, and choreographer Phil Chan as they launch their global Final Bow for Yellowface movement and challenge the dance ... Read more

In this webinar, hear directly from APIAHF President and CEO, Juliet K. Choi, and our community partners about the real-world consequences of coverage cuts, reporting requirements, and administrative burdens—and what national partners can do to support community-led action.

The Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) is a two-day leadership training event created to demystify the process of running for office. RLAs provide current elected officials, individuals seeking to run for public office, and community stakeholders with the framework for running a successful campaign. APAICS partners with local organizations to deliver programming that consists of interactive ... Read more

CACF's AAPI Youth Statewide Convening  is s a virtual half day convening that brings together AAPI and allied youth across New York State to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250, MOCA is excited to present a series of music programs featuring composers, musicians, and performers. Through this series, artists use music as a storytelling medium to share their personal journeys, creative inspirations, and cultural influences. Continuing more than a century of Chinese opera’s legacy in ... Read more

Ten years after its Sundance breakthrough, Andrew Ahn’s Spa Night still feels like a secret whispered under rising steam. David Cho is a struggling Korean American teenager in L.A.’s Koreatown, caught between his parents’ failing restaurant and the pressure to be a dutiful son. Then he takes a job at a Korean spa. In the ... Read more

The Community Reception is an opportunity for elected officials, community leaders, aspiring future leaders, and local stakeholders to gather, meet, and connect with AA & NH/PI community members in public service who share a commitment to representation in public office.

As nonprofits navigate a rapidly changing federal landscape, strong fiscal oversight and legal compliance practices are crucial to sustaining mission-driven work. In this clinic, you will be paired with volunteer attorneys who will help spot risks through a practical compliance checkup covering IRS filings and government agency requirements, the board's fiscal oversight obligations, and other ... Read more

The Asian Employee Resource Group of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, in partnership with AABANY and the Center on Asian Americans and the Law at Fordham Law School, will be hosting a trial reenactment, Building Our Legacy: The Murder of Vincent Chin, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York at ... Read more

This workshop focuses on the generative potential of our subconscious creativities. Over a two-hour session, we will first learn about the Jungian concepts of collective unconscious, synchronicity, and universal archetypes. We will use three different artist's interpretations of tarot decks as prompts for a journaling exercise that will help us come up with characters, and ... Read more

Planning a trip to Korea? In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn practical Korean for navigating everyday situations with confidence. Topics include introducing yourself, shopping, using transportation, asking for directions, and more. Instruction is provided in both English and Korean, with cultural tips explained in English. Suitable for both absolute beginners and Beginning 1~2 ... Read more

This workshop is designed for adult beginner Korean learners who want to improve their Korean through the themes and expressions featured in When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다). Participants will build listening and speaking skills while learning practical everyday expressions and exploring Korean culture and society through diverse topics inspired by the drama. This ... Read more

Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch dreams beyond the mantra of East-meets-West. Inspired by his formative training in Chinese dance and intimate encounters with Peking opera, Kimitch creates a dance work that honors his late mother, a dancer. He has welcomed a group of creative collaborators into his cosmic, sunrise-colored search for authentic personal expression, using warrior ... Read more

  Join us for an informative and interactive training on how to jump start your advocacy with federal representatives at home in your district or on Capitol Hill. NCAPA coalition partners will be sharing strategies and best practices including, setting up meetings with your reps, crafting your narrative, and preparing and setting objectives for successful ... Read more

Hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits every day — often without the nonprofit's knowledge or consent. Hidden fees, inaccurate organizational information, withheld funds, and aggressive SEO tactics are eroding donor trust and cutting into the resources nonprofits depend on. In response, the National Council of Nonprofits and 52 state and regional associations ... Read more

Please join Asia Art Archive in America on Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm for a program featuring artists Christy Chan and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Both Chan and Phingbodhipakkiya, while working in differing mediums, confront complex histories of violent power structures that have shaped and fractured personal and communal identities. As artists with roots in the American ... Read more

Join the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission for a virtual session to learn more about the Commission’s work and the process to create a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history and culture. The Commission will share a short presentation, followed by Q&A. There will also be a brief opportunity for attendees ... Read more

Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

In the spirit of International Friendship Day, celebrate with AABANY by turning beads into bracelets and conversations into connections! Join us for a fun-filled evening where law students, attorneys and members of the AABANY community can create colorful bracelets and custom phone charms while meeting new friends, mentors and colleagues. Whether you are looking to ... Read more

Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

Join us for AAJIL’s Foundations, the second leg of our Core Community Racial Justice Trainings, facilitated by AAJIL founder and board member; Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. These sessions focus on aspects of systemic racism that ideologies of whiteness strategically invisibilize: the function of Asian racializations and oppressions within a white-dominant societal complex built ... Read more

  August 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Doors Open: 6:00 PM Central Park Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021 All Ages Free For a century, China Institute of America has been dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China. In celebration of their Centennial, SummerStage brings two takes on the future sounds of Chinese pop to Central ... Read more

The Building CAPACD Convention is where we come together to turn community power into action. Every two years, community development practitioners, leaders, and allies from across the country convene to strengthen neighborhoods and advance housing and economic opportunity in low-income communities. At this convening, powerful voices from diverse backgrounds will share strategies for building inclusive, ... Read more

Join us at 6pm on August 4, 2026, for a wonderful discussion of Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad about My Neck (And Other Thoughts On Being a Woman).  Remote attendees are welcomed!  Please indicate remote attendance by noting it in the RSVP comments at registration, and a link will be sent to you.

Featuring a lecture by Donald S. Lopez, a distinguished university professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. This session delves deeper into the name of the artwork The Light That Shines Through The Universe, and explores light in Buddhist thought—both literal and metaphorical. The lecture will be followed by a guided ... Read more

Join us to ensure your efforts are informed, impactful, and ready for the road to 2026. Anyone who’s planning on registering voters this year will get stronger clarity on: Varying requirements around voter registration drives between states Which state legislatures have made major differences to their laws in the past year Access to this year’s ... Read more

Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories embedded within these masterpieces. Featuring three thematic section —“Harmony Through Music”, “Elegance and Refinement in Music”, and “Music in Common Life”—the special showcase reveals the diverse roles of music in Song ... Read more

Overview   Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative August 5, 2026 Webcast ▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology" ▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, Ascend Deb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember ... Read more

CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING, the debut feature film from A4’s 2022 Van Lier Fellow Connor Sen Warnick, is opening its first theatrical run in NYC at the Roxy Cinema! August 5 at 7pm. SYNOPSIS: The paths of Mei, Chris and Leonard intersect within a melancholic vision of the Asian American Movement. This is a Chinatown rarely seen, ... Read more

The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers.  ... Read more

The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Conference in New York City. In an era of profound global transformation, societies are navigating unprecedented social, economic, political, and cultural shifts. This conference will convene leading scholars to examine the dynamic challenges and opportunities confronting Chinese communities worldwide, fostering a critical ... Read more

JOIN US FOR MAHJONG, DINNER AND GREAT SUMMER VIBES! Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill, strategy, and luck, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. A full dinner will be served!  The evening will ... Read more

Directors: Kim Jee-woon Synopsis: In a remote rural village, at the end of a quiet country road lined with wildflowers, stands a solitary Japanese-style wooden house. By day, the house is picturesque enough to seem as though the sound of a piano might drift from its windows. But when darkness falls, it takes on a ... Read more

A Q&A will follow the screening with Alan Canvan (director/writer/producer), Matthew Polly (author of Bruce Lee: A Life), and Chris Poggiali (co-author of These Fists Break Bricks). It will be moderated by AAIFF Programming Director Kris Montello. BROKEN RHYTHM is the first authentic documentary to delve into Bruce Lee’s unfinished film, GAME OF DEATH, while exploring the legendary martial arts icon as a real, ... Read more

Learn and love in the spirit of Star Festival (七夕/たなばた) with Baby Tea Shoppe. Through a guided craft workshop, participants will explore star-crossed love through curated texts that reflect forms of star-crossed love among diaspora whether that’s family you are unable to see everyday, a hobby you had to give up, a food that you ... Read more

A Q&A will follow the screening, with co-director/producer Sarita Khurana, executive producer Nick Rathod, producer Prerana Thakurdesai, editor Sunita Prasad. It  moderated by AAIFF programmer Robert Fenske. In immersive vérité style, SEAT AT THE TABLE follows several prominent South Asian political candidates during the 2024 election cycle, alongside a community galvanized by the groundbreaking campaign of the first South Asian ... Read more