Events

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

Discover Stony Brook University through the Charles B. Wang Center! During CommUniversity Day, visitors are invited to join a guided tour of the Wang Center's current exhibition while learning about the Center's mission of fostering intercultural understanding through the arts. This interactive tour will introduce the vision of founder Charles B. Wang, explore the Wang ... Read more

oin us for a screening of Third Act, the award-winning documentary film, and a panel discussion with filmmaker Tad Nakamura, moderator Sean Miura, and local leaders Stephanie Kato and George Hirose.

Experience a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms with Insun Park & Generals. *26% Discount PROMO CODE: KOREA 

Join CPC for a special stage reading of "The So-Called Perfect Life," a play by director, playwright, and storyteller Patrick Lee.

The APAICS Technology Summit brings together community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.   Panel topics will range from how technology is transforming the way ... Read more

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

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

Screening followed by Q&A and book signing with author Addie Tsai and star Jon Cryer moderated by Rich Juzwiak, celebrating the release of Tsai's new book Straight White Men Can’t Dance: American Masculinity in Film and Popular Culture Synopsis: Teen sensations Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) and Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire) drew ... 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.

This session offers an unvarnished accounting of how recent federal funding cancellations have impacted AANAPISIs. While highlighting actionable strategies to safeguard student equity, the panel bridges the sobering institutional realities facing our colleges with a forward-looking commitment to policy advocacy, resourcefulness, and community resilience.

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 NYS Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission is coming to Buffalo! Please join us on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in-person at Buffalo State University, Alumni & Visitor Center, 667 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213.

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

Filmmaker Rea Tajiri blends interviews, memorabilia, and a pilgrimage to the camp where her mother was interned, ruminating on the difficult nature of representing the past – especially a past that exists outside traditional historic accounts. More than simply calling attention to the gaps in the story of the Japanese American internment, this important film ... 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

Roosevelt House is pleased to present esteemed scholar of immigration, author, and Distinguished Emerita Professor of sociology at Hunter College, Nancy Foner, on her new book, Immigration: How the Past Shapes the Present. She will be in conversation with author Suketu Mehta. 

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)

You still have time to register to join the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum for an upcoming webinar on psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and clinical trials, and why diversity in clinical trials is so important for research and healthcare.

Calling on Our Communities: The 1996 Student Strike for Ethnic Studies is a new exhibit at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (CSER) marking the thirtieth anniversary of the strike for Ethnic Studies at Columbia University. The exhibit highlights the culture students responded to and the educational vision they pursued to more ... Read more

“What America Means to Me,” an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We’ll explore using our words for creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Sharing is encouraged, but not necessary. Ed Lin is the first author to win three Asian ... Read more

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

Join SPCUNY and Korea Art Forum for Practicing Socially Engaged Public Art, a panel discussion exploring how artists, educators, and cultural practitioners approach public art through the lens of social engagement.

Save the date for the 42nd Korean Parade & Festival and experience the energy of K-CULTURE in the heart of Manhattan! From Korean tradition to K-POP, K-FOOD and unforgettable performances, NYC will come alive with Korean culture, community and pride. Bring your family and friends—and be part of this incredible celebration!

The US-China Music Forum: Chasing Dreams commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States; it highlights two major musical works that focus on the sacrifices and contributions of Chinese Americans, featuring a panel discussion and live operatic excerpts. Join Huang Ruo, Su Wei and Jindong Cai in a vibrant discussion on how music captures the emotion and power of history, what the ... Read more

Praised by The New York Times for “a propulsive and exciting performance, built block by block with the structural command of a musical architect,” pianist Hai-Kyung Suh returns to New York with In Love, a recital marking the 55th anniversary of her orchestral debut.

Join us at @japanvillagebrooklyn on October 4 for a celebration of Japanese culture and HIPHOP‼︎

Join A4 for an unforgettable evening at our biggest fundraising initiative of the year, celebrating artists, cultural leaders, supporters, and the community who fuel our mission and make our work possible!

Join NCAPA and AAPI Data for a national community briefing unpacking the latest findings from the 2026 AAPI Voter Survey, the newly released State of AANHPIs report, and insights from community leaders.

Part 1: Voter Education — focuses on turning registered voters into informed and confident voters. Participants will learn how to help their communities check their registration, understand what is on the ballot, navigate voting rules and options, identify trustworthy sources, make a voting plan, and recognize misinformation without becoming partisan. The session will emphasize the role ... Read more

Japan Society will present a symposium in conjunction with Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon, on view from October 6, 2026 through January 10, 2027. Supported by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the symposium brings together curators and scholars from the United States and Japan to examine the career of Japanese modern artist Gen’ichirō Inokuma (1902–1993), with particular ... Read more

Nubar Hovsepian’s new book, Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual, deals with a simple question: How does Said’s Humanism inform his politics on Palestine, the Middle East, and US policies? Nubar Hovsepian will read excerpts from his book and be joined in conversation by Bruce Robbins.

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.

Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Bojagi Artist Jin Kyung Joung

Join us for a conversation with recent graduates about their transition from college to career. Listen to panelists as they share their experiences navigating professional spaces while carrying their identities as Asian American women. At the end of the panel, students will be able to join breakout groups to ask questions and connect with panelists! ... Read more

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

What lies beneath Chinatown? In this illustrated talk, architect William Bialosky uncovers the remarkable story of Collect Pond, the freshwater lake that once shaped the physical, social, and economic life of Lower Manhattan.

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

Join the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for a webinar by Dr. Yuan-Hsin Tung and Dr. Ben Fairfield, professors in the Department of Ethnomusicology at UH-Mānoa. “Wayang potehi and its struggles in the multicultural society of Indonesia” by Dr. Yuan-Hsin Tung “Thai Traditional music instruments and its influence ... 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

Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch conjures a fantasy Japanese American court dance where history presses against memory, and memory against imagination. Drawing from family oral history and years of research in the United States and Japan, ballet stages give way to temple grounds, barren foothills, army barracks, and the stench of empty horse stables. Benjamin’s Allegra turns to ... Read more

Join NCAPA and AAPI Data for a community info session on how we can mobilize to defend our rights to the census. A recent proposed rule change to the 2030 census that would exclude millions of people from the 2030 population count and prohibit the collection of demographic data on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. ... Read more

How do we define plagiarism in literature? In this wide-ranging and innovative study, Muhsin J. al-Musawi examines debates surrounding literary authenticity across Arabic and Islamic culture over seven centuries. Al-Musawi argues that intertextual borrowing was driven by personal desire alongside the competitive economy of the Abbasid Islamic Empire. Here, accusations of plagiarism had wide-ranging consequences, ... 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.

We invite you to the book talk of Notes from a Wayward Son: A Memoir with author Dr. Adrian De Leon, in conversation with Dr. Martha Hodes, Professor of History and author of My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering (2023).

Baryo Brooklyn presents: BUFFALO'ED by Jeannie Barroga, followed by a dialog on Afro-Asian Histories. Presented in partnership with Hi-ARTS. Join us for a play reading of playwright Jeannie Barroga's BUFFALO'ED directed by Claro de los Reyes.

Producers Level Forward and Colt Coeur have announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City starring Lola Tung (“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Hadestown), Daniel Bravo Hernández (Romeo and Juliet) and Kyle Beltran (“American Rust,” A Case for the Existence of God). The October 9 reading, to be directed by Caitlin Sullivan, ... Read more

Celebrate the launch of American Malayali Heritage Foundation’s Creative Collaborative.

September 30, 2026 (Nationwide) – In exactly ten days, the Sikh Coalition’s first-ever virtual conference for educators, The Mosaic of Light: Chardi Kala & Everyday Courage – Uplifting Sikhi in K-12 Curricula, will bring together teachers from across the country to explore religiosity, cultural adaptation, and inclusive education in modern classrooms. Taking place on October ... Read more

Join us for Sejong Soloists’ inaugural performance as ensemble-in-residence at Dia Beacon, celebrating the opening of Haegue Yang: Through. Sejong will perform Isang Yun’s Images, the work that inspired Haegue Yang’s exhibition. This performance marks the beginning of Sejong’s new artistic partnership with Dia Beacon.

Over a century ago, Lin Huiyin (Phyllis Lin) and Liang Sicheng crossed the Pacific to study at the University of Pennsylvania. Their years in the United States broadened their intellectual horizons and profoundly shaped their later contributions to Chinese architectural history, architectural education, urban planning, and the preservation of China’s built heritage.

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

Join us for the first-ever Smorgasburg Diwali: Festival of Bites in partnership with @browngirlmag!

Join us at A&C Super for readings and discussions led by authors Kristina Wong and Theodore Chao alongside our special youth reader, Liberty Chao, as we celebrate Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism. This event is designed for both adults and kids!

Film screening “Pandong” 90 Mins Dir: Alan Filoteo (Philippines) Pandong fictional story inspired by Jose Rizal’s Noli Mi Tangere

Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a lively conversation on activism, Asian America, and how people of all ages can fight for social justice. Kristina and Annie will read from Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism (Beaming Books). Q&A and book signing to follow.

AI is narrowing the gap between professional and individual investors. Work that once took hours for an analyst can be done in minutes by an individual investor using an AI tool—summarizing an earnings call, comparing a company’s latest 10-Q to prior filings, or flagging changes in risk disclosures. But better tools don’t automatically produce better decisions. ... Read more

In this 90-minute virtual workshop, hosted by OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates and Viet Fact Check, participants will learn about problematic information that exists both online and offline. We will share tools and strategies to help participants navigate overwhelming or potentially problematic information.