• Flushing Town Hall: Summer Artists Celebration

    Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    🎨✨ 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 Medalist Kiyou Shimizu: Karate Talk & Demonstration

    Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    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

    $15
  • A+ Asian Comedy

    318 W 53rd st 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    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

    $19.88
  • 35th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

    Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This year, we’re honoring the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition, competition, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to experience one ... Read more

  • Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” Featuring Governor Gary Locke

    Non AAARI Events

    You’re invited to an upcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event—a special spotlight on Committee of 100 Chairman, Governor Gary Locke. A trailblazer in public service, Locke will reflect on his groundbreaking journey and offer personal stories and perspectives from his distinguished career. Governor Gary Locke has served as Governor of ... Read more

  • Highlight Reading Series

    TheaterLab 357 West 36th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Highlight is a reading series designed to showcase the work of playwrights of Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and North African descent. The 11th Highlight Reading Series includes a reading of “LIKE THIS” by 2024 Van Lier Fellow in Theater Borna Barzin.

  • Queens Storytelling Festival

    QED Astoria 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Be a part of the inaugural Queens Storytelling Festival, an all-day to late-night festival featuring local NYC storytellers. Festival programs include live performances, panelists who will discuss their craft and writing, opportunities to connect with other local artists, ghost stories, and even a chance to share your “surprise stories.” The theme is “Queens:” the borough, ... Read more

    $45
  • 43rd India Day Parade

    Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, music, and heritage in the heart of New York City. The parade will feature colorful floats, traditional dances, live music, and delicious food.

  • Sizzle! Cook, Taste, Connect: Asian Foodways Workshop

    Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    This summer, step into the culture of Asia — all in one bite. The Asian Foodways Workshop at Flushing Town Hall invites you to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of making okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and mai zai jian (Taiwanese-style sesame pancake).   Led by the trusted culinary teams of Professor Yi-Nian Lee from Overseas Chinese University and ... Read more

  • Book Club: ‘The Disaster Tourist’ by Yun Ko-Eun

    Orion Bar 157 Suydam St, Bushwick, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Come join us at the wonderful Orion Bar in Bushwick for a book club discussion around The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun. Tickets are $15 and include a beverage of your choice at Orion Bar as well as an entry into a raffle for a special YPB merch and book bundle!

    $15