Events

AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

Wind rustling grass in the countryside, a sweltering heat wave ravaging sprawling Tokyo, waves crashing on the shore in Okinawa. Japanese cinema has always had a special affinity for the floating time, exuberant joy, and quiet melancholy of the summer. This series gathers together Japanese summer films spanning seven decades and many of the greatest ... Read more

For two decades, OCA-NY, in collaboration with local youth organizations, has organized the annual Hate Crimes Prevention Project (HCPP), held every summer in New York City. HCPP is a multicultural project that seeks to spread an awareness of hate crimes prevention, promote cross cultural awareness, engage high school students in hate crimes prevention, and use ... Read more

Join us as we learn from educator and student experiences about building inclusive education across Connecticut! The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO) is excited to be joined by the CT Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) and the University of Connecticut's Asian and Asian American Studies Institute (AAASI) to ... Read more

A Filipino based musical experience having its first debut in NYC. Featuring international and local artists showcase and competition.

If having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one ... Read more

CHINATOWN ‘75 is an interactive walking tour that tells the story of the police brutality case that rocked Chinatown and the protest movement that arose in its wake. In May of 1975, 25,000 protesters marched from Chinatown to City Hall to demand justice for the beating of Peter Yew. Based on archival research and oral ... Read more

This August, join us for the first public presentation of Chunxiang: A Queer Musical, an original Mandarin musical inspired by The Peony Pavilion. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP This event is a work-in-progress staged musical reading workshop featuring the first half of the musical. It is not a complete production or a fully staged performance. Through live ... Read more

Chhaya is hosting a free Housing and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, August 15, from 2–5 PM at the Leo Kearns Parking Lot in South Richmond Hill. Renters, homeowners, and people interested in buying a home can meet with housing and government agencies, speak with housing experts, and get information about tenant protections, the home-buying ... Read more

Facilitated by award-winning Filipino Canadian author Renato Gandia, this special gathering brings together authors Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez, Chris Gatchalian and Mark Sy for readings and a thoughtful discussion about migration, faith, memory, sexuality and belonging. Recently named the first Filipino recipient of the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers and winner of the Pacific ... Read more

Six-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis), a leading voice in Afro-Latin Jazz, is joined by longtime collaborator, bassist and composer Vincent Hsu (@vincenthsujazz), whose award-winning music fuses Jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds with his Taiwanese roots, Making their U.S. debut, the two masters will perform at FTH’s theater. Don’t miss out on ... Read more

Our communities have always turned struggle into solidarity. At a time when immigrant families are organizing against deportations, detention, and attacks on our rights, we invite you to join us for Azaadi Beats a night of live music, DJs, dancing, and community. Featuring live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane, with DJs Cardamami, 444, Undocubougie, and ... Read more

For over more than 4 decades FIA India Day Parade is culminating every year on August month is observed as Indian Anniversary of Independence. It is considered to be the largest parade outside the India brings together over hundred-thousand members of the Diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in New York City. This ... Read more

Join us for our second annual Summer Book Club where we’ll be discussing Fae Myenne Ng’s intimate and striking memoir Orphan Bachelors! Join us for an heartfelt discussion on Orphan Bachelors, the Fae Myenne Ng’s award-winning memoir on being a confession baby, Chinatown daughter, baa-bai sister, caretaker of exotics, literary balloon peddler, and grand historian ... Read more

Doors Open: 5:00 PM Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021 Taiwanese Waves is celebrating its 10th anniversary by showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from across the musical spectrum. This year’s program includes a trio of R&B and hip-hop acts: 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”), a jazzy singer-songwriter with strong R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop influences; ... Read more

Come see Shakespeare as skewered by one of the most acclaimed sketch comedy teams in New York (or come see Model Majority inspired by one of the most acclaimed playwrights in history, depending on your point of view). Model Majority is proud to be a feature selection of the Little Shakespeare Festival, brought to New ... Read more

Join Malikah and Yaa Samar Dance Theatre for a Dabke workshop, followed by a community potluck and conversation. Looking for a fun way to connect with your community? Join Malikah and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre for an exciting Dabke workshop at the Malikah Safety Center! Whether it’s your first time dancing or you already know ... Read more

In her absorbing and candid novel Hello Baby, Kim Eui-Kyung explores what women endure to become mothers. The novel features six women in their thirties and forties who strike up a friendship at a fertility clinic in Seoul and share their personal paths to motherhood via a group chat they name "Hello Baby." Switching between ... Read more

Storytellers will share their stories and projects with the public to close out this year’s Storytelling festival on August 18th. Storytellers were selected from the Open Call for Community Works. Each presenter will share their project followed by a short discussion.  We’ll have a reception where you can meet & greet our storytellers to close ... Read more

Join us for a Tasting and Teach-In about Egyptian, Indian, and Puerto Rican dishes featuring Rice and Lentils! Rice and Lentils together form the basis of nutritious, delicious, and cheap meals that have fed our peoples for generations. At this event, we will serve small portions of three different dishes that feature Rice and Lentils: ... Read more

Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture, conversation, and shared experiences. Join ... Read more

Director: Na Hong-jin Synopsis: Never be deceived. The bait has been taken. A quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases are the result of mass wild mushroom poisoning, rumors quickly ... Read more

🔥🎭 Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories 🎭🔥 Join us for our annual Summer Community Event! Our fourteen Summer Youth have spent the past few weeks writing their own screenplay, designing backdrops, and rehearsing their hearts out. Come see their hard work come to life through a live play performance, plus a fashion showcase. 📅 August ... Read more

Director: Pil Gam-Sung Synopsis: “My daughter is a zombie—the last remaining zombie in the world.” Jung-hwan, a zookeeper who specializes in caring for fierce wild animals, spends his days bickering with his teenage daughter Su-a, an aspiring dancer with boundless passion. When Su-a becomes infected with a zombie virus that has spread across the globe, ... Read more

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Asian Foodways Workshop returns for a sizzling summer celebration: BBQ Around Asia! Our annual summer tradition invites you to explore the rich culinary traditions of Asia through live demonstrations, cultural context, and hands-on tasting. Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou and Dr. Yi-Nian Lee, joined by students from Overseas Chinese University of Taiwan, take ... Read more

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) is an autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura, the creator of Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, about her high school dream to become a comic book creator. Published in Japan from 2011 to 2015, it inspired a live-action adaptation in 2025, and Japan Society is honored ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim, a special cultural workshop presented as part of the Global K-Zone Project, an initiative designed to introduce the richness of Korean culture and lifestyle ... Read more

Celebrate culture, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective! Asian improv icons unite! Celebrate culture, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective. Featuring a rotating cast of Asian performers!

Join us for a briefing on newly released findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey, the longest-running pre-election survey that focuses on how Asian Americans think about the election, presidential candidates, party identification, key issues shaping their political engagement, and more. This is our movement’s #YearOfAction Presented by APIAVote, AAPI Data, NCAPA

Overview Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET   The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)” August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET We are pleased to invite you to the 60th ... Read more

A free outdoor celebration of AAPI culture featuring live music, cultural performances, food, arts & crafts, kids activities, and community Come celebrate AAPI Culture Day — part of the Summer at the Terminal 2026 series at Brooklyn Army Terminal! Join us for a free afternoon on the waterfront honoring the rich diversity of Asian American ... Read more

The Korea Society and the Korean American Community Foundation’s (KACF) Associate Board are excited to present Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving, an intimate conversation exploring philanthropy, purpose-driven leadership, and the power of giving back.

17-year-old Isabel navigates the opulent pavilions and lush green landscapes of Dr. Palanca’s luxury golf course as a newly-hired “tee girl.” Meticulously composed, highly stylized, and guided by precisely choreographed movement and deadpan delivery, FILIPIÑANA unfolds through the gradual accumulation of everyday encounters between staff and the wealthy clients of this secluded country club on ... Read more

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. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Fuzhou Sisters warmly invite you to an afternoon exploring the history, memory, and culture of the Fuzhounese community through storytelling, performance, archival art, and Qinghong rice wine.

We are pleased to invite you to attend our 15th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on September 3, 2026 that will feature Hao Jiang Tian, a world renown opera singer and the founder and artistic director of iSing!, which for 15 years has trained Western and Chinese singers for careers ... Read more

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed, just ... Read more

Hybrid Faculty Panel with Distinguished Lecturer James Vacca (Moderator), Hagedorn Professor & Urban Studies Dept. Chair Melissa Checker, Professor & Political Science Dept. Chair Peter Liberman, and Professor & Barry Commoner Center Director Steven Markowitz

In an era of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, a company’s identity has become one of its most valuable strategic assets. To succeed, companies must do far more than command attention. They must inspire trust, convey meaning, create memorable experiences and forge lasting connections with customers. This program brings together two leaders in luxury ... Read more

Considered one of the great plays of the modern era, Anton Chekhov’s final play about a family on the edge of ruin is radically reimagined by acclaimed director and dramatist Simon Stone, who returns to the Armory following his blistering Obie-Award winning take on Federico García Lorca’s Yerma (2018). His refreshing adaptation resets the action ... Read more

THREE LIVES is an autobiographical solo show that follows Alex Xander Luu and his family’s escape from war-torn Saigon in 1975 to America. Journeying across continents and generations, “Three Lives” presents the Vietnam War story through the eyes and experiences of its oft-forgotten casualty – – its refugees – – his father, grandfather, and Luu ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Daniel Tam-Claiborne on his debut novel Transplants, a lyrical and piercing exploration of migration, belonging, race, love, and the parts of ourselves that can get lost in translation.

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

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes award-winning food writer Clarissa Wei for an engaging conversation celebrating her new cookbook, Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. In discussion with second-generation Taiwanese herbalist and recipe collaborator Stella Wang and moderated by food editor Genevieve Yam, the program explores the rich culinary traditions ... Read more

Yellow Rose is a coming-of-age musical drama that follows Rose Garcia, a Filipina teenager growing up undocumented in a small Texas town. When her mother is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Rose is forced to navigate an uncertain future while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music singer. Starring Eva Noblezada in ... Read more

This convening of company members from The Cherry Orchard and others reflects on Korean and Korean American diasporas that have shaped the evolution of Asian American theater and performance. The conversation considers how Korean artists are influencing U.S. culture from the global reach of K-pop and K-drama to the vitality of the contemporary stage while ... Read more

Since its origins, America has existed as a racially segregated country. For most of its history, the law has been used to create and enforce this segregation. With the Reconstruction era’s 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, or as historian Eric Foner calls it, the “second founding,” the U.S. abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and enshrined equality ... Read more

This full-day event offers multi-track sessions in the morning and afternoon, and a plenary lunch session, with many CLE (continuing legal education) credits available, as well as the following special programs: Link-up Reception Trail Advocacy Program Diversity Career Fair

This panel examines how attorneys and advocates—particularly through bar associations like AABANY—can serve as a critical bridge between legal professionals and the unique legal needs faced by AANHPI and immigrant communities in New York City. Drawing on experiences across immigration, housing, employment, and community advocacy, the program will explore how attorneys can leverage AABANY and ... Read more

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

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