BMCC Asian Heritage Month 2024
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYBorough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) proudly presents Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Asian Heritage Month co-chairs are Mark Goodloe, Technical Director in the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center; Albert Lee, Student Success Outreach and Programming Coordinator; Lisa White, Videographer, the BMCC Media Center and Erwin Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. ... Read more
AA&NHPI Higher Education Leadership Development Summit
University of California, Berkeley BerkeleyHosted and co-sponsored by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) The one-day summit will focus on cultivating and transforming leaders in their careers within the higher education space. Together, we will engage in curated professional development topics that address challenges that ... Read more
Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month
Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYCelebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about Arab American New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue ... Read more
Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion with the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin on her newly released book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order, in cooperation with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). As the global order continues to evolve, it seems that the dollar’s ... Read more
Cassindy Chao: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging evening with Cassindy Chao, the highly respected dating coach, matchmaker, and author of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success. This event offers a deep dive into how traditional Chinese wisdom can influence modern dating practices, especially through the lens ... Read more
Bail Reform in New York: Five Years In, What Comes Next?
CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYExperts discuss the impact of New York's controversial reforms to the cash bail system.
The Philosophy of Korean Tea
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYDarye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture.
Malikah Ramadan Night Market
Steinway Street (Queens) Steinway Street, Queens, NYJoin Malikah for an unforgettable experience at their inaugural Ramadan Night Market in Astoria, Queens! From 9pm to 1am. Malikah is a grassroots movement that facilitates opportunities for women to come together in sisterhood, to engage in critical reflection and education, to build habits of self-love, and to cultivate action-oriented communities prepared with the tools ... Read more
Queer Translation: Transnational Korean Literature, Art, and Criticism
CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYThis interdisciplinary conference features three panels to explore different modalities of translation—linguistic, affective, gestural, spectral—that are being utilized or invented within contemporary queer Korean studies. We highlight the distinctive contributions of Korean writers, artists, translators, and scholars to the common question of what it means to gain a global audience. This exploration aims to scrutinize ... Read more
Conversation with Community Activist Jan Lee and Big Fight in Little Chinatown Documentary
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYJan Lee, Activist, Co-Founder, Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) will be joined in conversation with Professor Alvin Eng. Jan Lee will discuss mobilizing the Chinatown/Asian American community in protests against the Mega Jail to be built in Chinatown that threatens the unique character and lifestyle of the Chinatown community. He will also discuss his role ... Read more
Blueprint for Solidarity: Black, Latinx, and Asian American Freedom Struggles
Brooklyn College Library 2900 Bedford Avenue, Room 242, Brooklyn, NYThe panel will explore lessons to be learned from Black, Latinx, and Asian American freedom struggles. Diane C. Fujino, Professor of Asian American Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara Max Krochmal, Professor of U.S. History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans Genesis Lara, Assistant Professor, Afro-Latino Studies, Department of Chicano/Latino ... Read more
How to Cover an Election
As the run-up to the November 5 elections heats up, so does the need for the media to focus on the races and issues that matter to the communities they cover. Election season is also an opportunity for community media to expand their readership and reach. Delivering high-impact, in-depth stories on tight deadlines and expanding ... Read more
Exploring Intersectionality: Caste, Gender & Sexuality
Columbia University - International Affairs Building (SIPA) 420 West 11th Street, New York, NYThe Panel is designed as a forum to mark Dalit History Month, and is made possible by the University Life at Columbia University, Office of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The event is scheduled for April 4, 2024 5:30 - 7 ... Read more
CRYSTAL HANA KIM: THE STONE HOME
Books Are Magic 122 Montague Street, New York, NYPresented by AAWW and Books Are Magic, join us to celebrate Crystal Hana Kim's The Stone Home, a hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center. Crystal will be in conversation with Julia Phillips.
Navigating the Arts and Cultural Journalism Landscape
Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens, NYDive into the dynamic world of writing about arts and culture, featuring seasoned professionals who have left a significant mark on the field. The conversation will span topics like freelancing, pinpointing reliable sources, crafting compelling story pitches, and navigating the challenges within the ever-evolving arts journalism landscape.
Himalayan Lives between Nepal and New York
NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NYSienna R. Craig Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College Abstract: For centuries, people from the Nepal Himalaya have relied on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade as a way of life. Among some communities, seasonal migrations to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and cities in North India for trade ... Read more
Marriage Unbound: State Law, Power, and Inequality in Contemporary China
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesDrawing on extensive archival and ethnographic data, paired with unprecedented access to rural Chinese courtrooms, Ke Li presents not only a stirring portrayal of how these women navigate divorce litigation, but also a uniquely in-depth account of the modern Chinese legal system.
(IM)POSSIBLE BABY: Art, Ethics & Biology
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesImagine a future where same-sex couples can conceive children genetically related to both parents—as in Ai Hasegawa’s (Im)Possible Baby. Hasegawa, who addresses key societal dilemmas and ethical questions through her speculative design projects, was selected to represent Japan in New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. At this talk, hear from Hasegawa about ... Read more
Stephanie Chou – Comfort Girl at Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NYCOMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on ... Read more
Asian Americans and Environmental Justice
Dr. Rodriguez will be delivering a compelling discussion about the vital role that the Asian American community plays in bolstering Environmental Justice. This public talk will be held in honor of Earth Month. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how different communities contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability.
Holi Dance Concert
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United Statesफ्लशिंग टाउन हॉल में होली मनाएं ! Save the date for Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert, a celebration of Spring and new beginnings, curated by artistic director Abha Roy. More details to be announced in the coming weeks! Celebrate spring and new beginnings with Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert curated by ... Read more
Conversation with Yan Geling: Unveiling Journeys and Narratives
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America is honored to present an exclusive conversation with the internationally acclaimed author, Yan Geling. Join us for a captivating session where literature meets life, offering insights into the creative world of one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary fiction. Yan Geling will delve into her new book, "Milati," followed by ... Read more
Young Korean Artists Series: Story Up Shorts in New York
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYThe Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more
Jiva Solo Studio Showcase
Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYWe are so happy to be presenting our Solo Studio Showcase this April 6th This iteration features some emerging talent alongside established artists in the classical genre. The performances are followed by a Q/A where the artists share their process and practice. We are very excited to present these wonderful dancers in our Solo Studio ... Read more
Recapturing Lost Ground on North Korean Human Rights, with Ambassador Julie Turner
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Senior Fellow, and Sean Chung, CEO ... Read more
GETSEA Simulcast Film Screening of Short Films by Cambodian Filmmakers
GETSEA (Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asia) is teaming up with the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to screen four short films by Cambodian filmmakers. Each of the four films is created by and focuses on a different ethnic group in Cambodia—the Khmer, Jarai, Karvet, and Bunong. The four films come together under ... Read more
Crystal Hana Kim: The Stone Home with Susan Choi
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYA hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center, The Stone Home is a stunning work of great emotional power from Crystal Hana Kim, the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.
Untold Immigration History: The Angel Island Immigration Station
Starting in 1910, Angel Island was utilized as the western point for immigration. Largely designed to control the flow of Chinese migrants after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Angel Island is host to many stories of exclusion and restriction. Join us to learn more about the immigration process through the lens ... Read more
Election Disinformation 201
Join us to learn more about Electoral Disinformation in Asian American communities and discussion on the impacts of generative AI in spreading disinformation during the 2024 election cycle. The session is part two to NCAPA's Disinformation 101 training, hosted last fall.
Technological Inhumanities and Imaginaries
A/P/A Institute at NYU 244 Greene Street, New York, NYAsians and Asian-ness have long circulated in literature, cinema, and pop culture as figures of science fiction threat and fantasy—what Michelle N. Huang has identified as the “inhuman figures” of robots, clones, and aliens. Beyond these techno-orientalist stereotypes and tropes, however, lies the shadow of social and economic forces that have materialized the injustice of ... Read more
Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West?
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYOn Thursday, April 11, China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) will host Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West. Join us for a networking lunch and conversation with Diplomat and Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Bilahari Kausikan as he dives into decoding Indo-Pacific Relations. In today’s rapidly ... Read more
Rapid Reaction: Unpacking the Korean Election
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new ... Read more
New Era of AI: Future of Work in Japan & the United States
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhat are the top AI trends for 2024? How is the rapid rise of AI reshaping the business landscape in the U.S. and Japan, and what implications does this hold for employees as well as companies? Which roles are well-positioned to flourish in the midst of the AI revolution? Japan is coping with a declining ... Read more
Majestic Elegance: Art, Crafts, and Techniques by Sunglim Kim
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them.
An Introduction to Go with New York Institute of Go
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Go, presented in partnership with the New York Institute of Go (NYIG). This ancient game, which originated in China over 4,000 years ago, is a revered element of the Four Arts 琴棋书画 (Guqin, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).
CAPA Asian America Community Meet-Up
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYCome and attend the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans for an Asian America Community Meet-Up at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center! Enjoy an in person opportunity to meet community members and connect at the beautiful Lobby Stage. At 7:30 PM, DJ Wemi an international NYC born Nigerian model, producer and DJ will be sharing ... Read more
NYFA/A4 Open House Mixer
New York Foundation for the Arts 29 West 38th St., Fl 9, New York, NYNew York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are opening our doors to artists and members of our community interested in learning more about each organization’s programs and services. Not only do the two organizations share space, we share a common mission to support artists through a variety of programs. ... Read more
TEDxCUNY 2024: UNRAVEL
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Gerald W Lynch Theater 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NYTEDxCUNY has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing.
AAPI Musical Theater & Dance Workshop
Open Jar Studios 1601 Broadway #11th floor, New York, NYJoin the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive audition experience on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment. During the workshop, we will discuss best practices and open the space for questions to better position yourself for success. The workshop will be led by Victor Farinas, Casting Administration Manager, Talent Casting Strategy ... Read more
Hong Kong Media and Asia’s Cold War
Through untapped archival materials, contemporary sources, and numerous interviews with filmmakers, magazine editors, and student activists, Po-Shek Fu explores how global conflicts were localized and intertwined with myriad local historical experiences and cultural formation.
Comedy Show – Naomi Takes Columbia
Columbia University (Miller Theatre) 2960 Broadway, New York, NYNaomi Watanabe is a world-renowned Japanese comedian, actress, model, and inclusive fashion designer. Affectionately known as "The Japanese Beyoncé," Naomi has captivated audiences around the world with her viral performances and hilarious celebrity impressions.
2024 New York Public Library World Literature Festival
The New York Public Library's World Literature Festival shines a spotlight on books, writers, artists, and thinkers from around the globe and reflects some of the many languages spoken in our city's diverse communities. Join the Library to discover free events and programs, book recommendations, resources, and more for all ages, in a range of ... Read more
Cartographies of Racial Patriarchy: A Decolonial Approach to Gender and Its Implications for Clinical Practice
Daniel José Gaztambide, assistant professor of psychology at Queens College and director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology, will share some of the research his lab has been conducting at the intersection of decolonial feminism, cross-cultural anthropology, and the psychology of race/gender prototypicality. Talk will take place via Zoom. Part of the Clinical ... Read more
Project Rebuild Small Business Forum
Baruch College - Newman Conference Center 151 East 25th St, 7th Floor, New York, NYAABDC is proud to announce our partnership with Bank of America on the Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Technical Assistance Program. We would like to invite Asian-owned small businesses to attend the event and they will receive : An opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Grant. Free technical assistance from our valued partners. Networking ... Read more
2024 AAPI Voices in Higher Education Symposium at SMU
Southern Methodist University 6404 Airline Road, Dallas, TXThis annual symposium explores issues, concerns, and research findings pertinent to Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders in higher education through multidisciplinary lenses. Our goal is to create a better understanding of issues affecting the AAPI community on college campuses as well as promote inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity among AAPI and allies. This year’s theme is ... Read more
US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America, in partnership with The Chinese Financial Association (TCFA), is proud to host a forthcoming event focused on "US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality." This gathering comes at a time when the US-China relationship has seen positive developments, yet the realms of trade, security, and technology remain at the forefront of their diplomatic ... Read more
The Geopolitics of Green Colonialism
Rudin Forum 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThe time for denial is over. Across the Global North, the question of how we should respond to the climate crisis has been answered: with a shift to renewables, electric cars, carbon trading, and hydrogen. Green New Deals across Europe and North America promise to reduce emissions while creating new jobs. But beneath the sustainability ... Read more
An Evening with George Takei & BD Wong
NYC Peter Jay Sharp Theater 416 W 42nd St floor 4, New York, NY, United StatesEmbark on an extraordinary evening with the esteemed actor, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, George Takei! Immerse yourself in a captivating moderated Q&A session where Takei delves into his illustrious career, spanning from Star Trek to Broadway, and culminating with the unveiling of his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom. In conversation with ... Read more
RESBAK! ARTS & RESISTANCE AGAINST THE DRUG KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NYThis exhibition and showcase coincides with CCNY’s Third 2024 Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Conference, April 17-19, 2024, which aims to explore the contested legacy of human rights in increasingly uncertain times. RESBAK (RESpond and Break the Silence Against the Killings) is an interdisciplinary alliance of artists, media practitioners, and cultural workers. The primary goal ... Read more
2024 Queens World Film Festival
Museum of the Moving Image 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NYQueens World has screened over 1,800 films representing 92 nations, including 281 films from filmmakers located in Queens. Queens world has produced over 600 screening events serving over 80,000 audiences with exciting films and engaging talk backs designed to connect film lovers and filmmakers. Discount Code: Use code QWFriends/Family at checkout for $5 off
Discovery and Appearance Ticket Reform: Five Years In
New York’s groundbreaking criminal legal reforms made changes to more than just bail. The legislation overhauled how evidence is shared between prosecutors and defenders—known as discovery—and standardized when and how police should issue “desk appearance tickets,” which allow people to return to court on their own in lieu of pre-arraignment detention. Panelists will shed light ... Read more
Racially Profiled for Being a Scientist: A Discussion of the US DOJ’s China Initiative
NYU (Pless Hall, Lobby) 82 Washington Square East, 1st Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion of the China Initiative, a Trump-era - but potentially revived - effort described by panelist Gisela Perez Kusakawa as "inciting widespread fear of racial profiling for Asian Americans across the country." Other panelists include Daniel Tam-Claiborne, author and Executive Director of The Serica Initiative, and Frank Wu, President of Queens ... Read more
NYC Council Songkran Celebration 2024
City Hall Council Chambers City Hall, New York, NYCelebrate the Thai new year festival with members of the New York City Council. Open to the public.
Japanese American Incarceration During World War II
After President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, over 100,000 Japanese Americans and residents of Japanese descent were detained in incarceration camps during World War II. Discover the stories and perspectives of those who were incarcerated and how their experiences in the camps impacted their lives afterward. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour
Korea: A New History of North and South
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a book talk with authors Professor Victor Cha and Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, who discuss their new book, Korea: A New History of South and North with policy director Jonathan Corrado. The Korea Society is proud to be a stop on the famous pink book tour! This important new work of history ... Read more
India’s Economy: Miracle or Debacle for Human Development?
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NYRoosevelt House Human Rights Program, in collaboration with Scroll, are pleased to present a facilitated discussion with Indian-American Economist, Ashoka Mody, and Hunter College Professor of Economics, Karna Basu, as they discuss Mody's book India is Broken. Karna Basu is an Associate Professor of Economics at Hunter College & The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Faculty Associate at the Roosevelt ... Read more
Reclaiming the Spotlight: The Life and Legacy of Anna May Wong
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a captivating evening dedicated to the legendary Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Asian American star, whose luminous journey shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations. This event brings together three distinguished authors, Graham Russell Gao Hodges, Yunte Huang, and Katie Gee Salisbury, ... Read more
Corky Lee’s Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for the New York launch of Corky Lee's Asian America, a seminal work that traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice with David Henry Hwang, Mae Ngai, Akemi Kochiyama, and Hua Hsu. Moderated by Chris Kwok.
WHITE WAVE Dance Studio Showing
New York Center for Creativity & Dance 287 East 10th Street, New York, NYCaptivating performances by world-class WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, presenting the artistic culmination of 36 years of Ms. Kim’s choreographic exploration. This informal studio showing include "WORK in PROGRESS" will sample about 45 minutes of Young Soon Kim’s broad repertoire! Multi-cultural dancers include Mark Willis, James Johnson, Ellie Swainhart, Lacey Baroch, SeoHee Choi, ... Read more
Film – Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story (New York Theatrical Premiere)
DCTV 87 Lafayette St, New York, NYFor 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new urgency with ... Read more
Dismantling and Combating Hate Conference 2024
Queens College (Student Union Ballroom) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Student Union Ballroom, 4th Floor, Flushing, NYCUNY educates and employs approximately 265,000 New Yorkers of which at least 85% identify as being part of a minority group. The 2024 Dismantling and Combating Hate Conference will provide discussion about, and tools for, a holistic approach to building a sense of belonging and value among every member of the community at CUNY--from hiring ... Read more
2024 Committee of 100 Annual Conference
New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NYEach year, Committee of 100 hosts an annual Conference & Gala to bring together those with unique and insightful perspectives on the state of Chinese Americans and the future of U.S.-China relations. Committee of 100 is proud to be hosting its 2024 Annual Conference & Gala and celebrating its 35th anniversary in New York City ... Read more
Valiente Bangla: Bangladeshi Migrants Mobilize for Immigrants Rights in Spain
Bangladeshi migration to Spain is resurging due to declining economic opportunities and political instabilities in Bangladesh. While a long standing community began to form in the 1980s, due to Spain’s liberal immigration laws, the community size ebbed and flowed as migrants moved to other parts of Europe. But as immigration laws have become restrictive in ... Read more
Writers’ Cafe with Bushra Rehman
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NYStop by for lunch and tea with Bushra Rehman, author of Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion, Corona, and co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism. Bushra will speak of what inspires her as a queer Asian-American writer, as well as her writing process and techniques. Mingle with others as Bushra ... Read more
Food Justice and Urban Change in a Historic Chinese Neighborhood
NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY53 Washington Square South (KJCC), Room 701 Food justice includes the right to food that is culturally appropriate. That right is challenged in immigrant neighborhoods where the participants and spaces of food production, distribution, and consumption are contested. Manhattan’s Chinatown is a prime example of a neighborhood where food is central to its commerce, cultural ... Read more
Coreyah: Psychedelic Korean Folk
Queens College (Lefrak Hall) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYHailing from South Korea, Coreyah is a mesmerizing psychedelic Korean folk music group. With six talented members, they skillfully blend Korean traditional instruments, captivating vocals, guitar, and percussion to create their unique sound. Since their debut in 2010, Coreyah has been at the forefront of a musical revolution, fusing contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while ... Read more
Songkran Community Resource Fair
Woodside Avenue (Little Thailand Way) Woodside Avenue (btwn 75th to 78th Street), Woodside, NYJoin Little Thailand community in celebrating Songkran (Thai New Year) and Earth Day with free resources, Thai food and cultural performances!
Chef Martin Yan Special Book Signing: “The Best of Yan Can Cook”
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin us and meet renowned Chef and TV personality, Chef Martin Yan at China Institute in America for a special in-person signing event celebrating the publication of his latest cookbook, “The Best of Yan Can Cook”. This wonderful cookbook features, among many others, ten favorite recipes from four decades of the “Yan Can Cook” television ... Read more
Tour 1: Shared Spaces by Phillip Poon
Pearl River 452 Broadway, New York, NYWhat role do four spaces have in shaping culture in Chinatown? Through a guided tour of an iconic Asian department store, an activist architecture gallery, a community library, and the mall where “Chinatown meets high fashion,” participants will gain an understanding of what role these spaces play in shaping Chinatown. The tour will feature talks ... Read more
Screening and Conversation with Dr. Ming Wang: Sight
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYThe film Sight, starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Ming Wang's autobiography, From Darkness to Sight, chronicling his journey from childhood in Hangzhou, China, where the dream of becoming a physician was delayed by the challenges of the Cultural Revolution. The film screening will be succeeded by a discussion between Dr. Ming Wang and ... Read more
LYCHEE MARTINI: AN ASIAN FEMALE COMEDY SHOW
Silk Road Cafe Chinatown 30 Mott Street, New York, NYYou’re invited to “Lychee Martini,” an all-inclusive stand-up comedy show centering the voices of Asian women in comedy. April 20 lineup: Kyle Marian (Banana Ketchup) Ricky Sim (NY Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe) Zubi Ahmed (Ramy S3, Kutti Gang) Hosted by Lee Lan and Andrea Wang Discover the range of Asian comedic talent in NYC + ... Read more
Film – Zero Waste (Virtual Screening & Director’s Talk)
Zero Waste is a timely documentary film that explores the current recycling efforts in South Korea through the personal stories of six changemakers. These individuals are advocates for a circular economy who fight against the ongoing plastic waste pollution crisis in the country which has been aggravated by the recent global pandemic. To better understand ... Read more
Dalit History is Poster History
Join Shrujana N. Shridhar, a Mumbai-based artist and illustrator, and Christina Dhanuja, the co-founder of Dalit History Month, for a presentation on the literary and political movements led by the Dalit Panthers. This conversation will delve into the Dalit Panther Archive’s digitized treasures—posters, magazines, and revolutionary poetry—and their transformative impact on Marathi literature.
Engaging with Southeast Asia: The Ambassadors’ Perspective
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY2023 marked a significant year for U.S. diplomacy in Southeast Asia as the United States signed comprehensive strategic partnerships with both Vietnam and Indonesia, advanced negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), and established the first U.S.–ASEAN center in Washington, DC. While Southeast Asia serves as a key driver of economic growth in ... Read more
Film Comment Live: Tribute to Navroze Contractor
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYFrom the early ’70s onwards, Indian cinematographer Navroze Contractor—who passed away last year at age 80—blazed a trail of radical image-making. Trained in fine arts, photography, and cinematography, Contractor wielded the camera as a weapon and a paintbrush, capturing both the thrills and the throes of popular uprisings in films that defined political documentary in ... Read more
An Evening with Ayoung Kim
The Museum of Modern Art 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY, United StatesAyoung Kim joins us to present a selection of her speculative fiction–inspired shorts, including the US premiere of Delivery Dancer’s Sphere (2023), for which she was the first Korean artist to receive the Prix Ars Electronica. While Kim’s practice draws on legacies of cyberfeminism and video game design, her videos, installations, and performances are equally ... Read more
Asian American Authors in Conversation—Paperback Book Launch for Ava Chin’s Mott Street
Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NYThis book talk will take place in person at Chatham Square Library AND online. Come celebrate the paperback book launch of Ava Chin’s Mott Street: a Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming. Ava will be in conversation with Lucy Yu, proprietor of Yu and Me Books, Ken Chen, Assistant Professor and Associate Director ... Read more
Nonprofit 501c3: Legal Requirements and Becoming a 501c3: Benefits and Pitfalls
Guest speakers reviewing Annual Filings, State Registration, Financial Audits, and IRS 99. This is part of a series of six (6) training workshops to help LGBTQ and BIPOC leaders survive and thrive. The trainings are over video digital conference. FREE but $5 donation requested for this training provided after registration. These trainings are supported by ... Read more
From AA to Q to Z: Queer Asian Americans in Law School and Beyond
What are the current cultural challenges AAPI as well as LGBTQ+ students face in the educational pipeline to law school? Securing work in NYC? Join us for a virtual panel to discuss the current landscape and learn about resources and support for those wanting to apply to law school or on their way into the ... Read more
Urban Ecologies on the Edge: Making Manila’s Resource Frontier
Georgiou Library - NYU East Building 239 Greene Street, 5th Floor, New York, NYUrban Ecologies on the Edge: Making Manila’s Resource Frontier explores the multiple, paradoxical stories of urban provisioning through the example of Manila’s socio-ecological relations with nearby Laguna Lake. The book received the 2022 AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography and the 2024 Benda Prize for First Book on Southeast Asian Studies.
Eddie Ahn & Kristen Radtke – Advocate
Strand Book Store 828 Broadway 3rd Floor, Rare Book Room, New York, NYJoin us for an in-person event with San Franciscan attorney and Cartoonist-in-Residence, Eddie Ahn, for a discussion of his debut graphic memoir Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice. Joining Eddie in conversation is critically acclaimed writer Kristen Radtke. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's ... Read more
2024 Association for Asian American Studies Annual Conference
Sheraton Grand Seattle 1400 6th Avenue, Seattle, WAWe are pleased to announce Asian American Studies in the 2020s: Disciplinary, Ethnic, Diasporic Identities as the theme for our 2024 conference. Since its inception, Asian American Studies has been particularly sensitive to histories of inclusion, marginalization, exclusion, and elision—in political life, narratives, and canons. In our (post) 9/11 and COVID moment of heightened political ... Read more
Moro Women Leading Peace: Panel on Bangsamoro Peace Process
Join the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders and women leaders from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front side in the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao, including Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, for a discussion about their peacebuilding/government-building work. In-Person at 8th Floor, UN Church Center & Virtual Attendance
Banned Book Club with Stacey Lee: The Downstairs Girl
Join bestselling author Stacey Lee, The New York Public Library, and teens across the country for a special virtual discussion of The Downstairs Girl, the latest title in our national Teen Banned Book Club. About the Book By day, 17-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel daughter of one of the ... Read more
Secrets of Self-Publishing
You’ve got a great idea for a book, but you don’t have a publisher. Choosing to publish your own work is a viable and powerful alternative to the traditional approach. Should you do it yourself or pay a company to do it? In this informative and practical Toolbox you’ll learn the essential steps of self-publishing. ... Read more
Creative Process: Meet Artist Kelly Wang
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin us to meet with one of the featured artists, Kelly Wang, in our current Shan Shui Reboot: Re-envisioning Landscape for a Changing World Exhibition and learn first-hand stories of her creative process. You will get to chat and interact closely with Kelly during the program. As a promising emerging artist, Kelly seamlessly blends contemporary ... Read more
Music – An Affirming Flame
Bruno Walter Auditorium - Lincoln Center 111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NYNew York Classical Players performs Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No. 1, written while Britten was living in New York at the beginning of World War II, paired with recitations of poetry and correspondence from the New York Public Library's W.H. Auden archive, followed by a performance of Dimitri Shostakovitch's tragic war memorial, string quartet no. ... Read more
Tai Chi Solution for Mental Wellness Workshop
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYMOCA is honored to invite Master Sherry Zhang to conduct a Tai Chi workshop for mental wellness. The essence of Tai Chi as a path to mental wellness lies in its harmonious blend of movement, breath, and mindfulness. In this 90-minute Tai Chi workshop designed for mental health, participants not only learn about the mental ... Read more
Elections and Political Change in Southeast Asia Conference
Rudin Forum 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin NYSEAN for a discussion of recent elections and political change in Southeast Asia with: Sheila Coronel, Amy Freedman, John Gershman, Allen Hicken, Sidney Jones, J.M. Lanuza, Kanokrat Lertchoosakul, Ann Marie Murphy, Nava Nuraniyah, Jonathan Corpus Ong, Margaret Scott, and Meredith Weiss. This conference aims to place recent Southeast Asian elections in context by analyzing what kind of political change has occurred as well as ... Read more
Chinatown Photo Album Zine Launch Party
Yu & Me Books 44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, United StatesChinatown Photo Album is a community-sourced archive of family photographs and stories connected to Manhattan’s Chinatown. Over the past year, the project has gathered submissions with the goal of highlighting the everyday moments, milestones and memories that shape the neighborhood. Now, Chinatown Photo Album has created a free zine for community members that showcases these ... Read more
Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2024
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYThe Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists, writers, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing, art, architecture, history and politics.
Play – Reclaiming Vietnam
Jalopy Theatre 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NYGrowing up in a bi-racial home with a white mother and a Vietnamese father, Kim spent years wishing away her father’s less-than-desirable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. Determined to face her demons, she joins a volunteer organization in Vietnam. As she begins to discover the beauty of her ... Read more
Pasifika Series | Mindanao Dances, with Potri Ranka Manis
Peridance Center 126 East 13th Street, New York, NYWelcoming Potri Ranka Manis to the Pasifika Series! The April offering is Mindanao Dances, indigenous dances from the southern Philippines. This 90-min, open-level workshop will immerse participants in the living tradition of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, southern Philippines, through a somatic experience of ancestral legends, epics, and myths. From the time-honored epic, Derangen, these ... Read more
History, Legacy, Friendship: Lisa Ko & Crystal Kim
Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NYAuthors of Memory Piece and The Stone Home come together in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown to celebrate their newly published novels, and explore themes of history, legacy, and friendship in their work. Please join Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim for a conversation on creative life in NYC, followed by an audience Q&A.
Sejal Shah presents “How to Make Your Mother Cry,” in conversation with Minna Proctor
McNally Jackson Books Seaport 4 Fulton St, New York, NYFrom the author of This Is One Way to Dance, linked genre-queer short stories braided with images and ephemera explore the experiences of growing up and living as a diasporic Gujarati woman searching for home. In the eleven linked short stories of How to Make Your Mother Cry, Sejal Shah builds a shrine gleaming with memory and ... Read more
Amy Tan: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYIn 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as ... Read more
Patricia Park + Brian Tee: What’s Eating Jackie Oh?
Strand Book Store 828 Broadway 3rd Floor, Rare Book Room, New York, NYJoin us for an in-person event with award-winning author Patricia Park for the release of her new young adult novel What's Eating Jackie Oh?. Joining Particia in conversation is film and television actor, Brian Tee. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th ... Read more
Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming (Performance & Talk)
CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYJoin the CUNY Graduate Center's American Studies Certificate Program and the Advanced Research Collaborative for this special lunch with Ava Chin—author, performer, and professor—as she performs and talks about her new in paperback book Mott Street (Penguin Books), about the impact of the country’s first immigration restrictions on four generations of her family in New ... Read more
Fostering Asian American Mental Health
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for our first in a series of in-depth conversations this year about mental health within the Asian American community, featuring U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being. The conversation will be moderated by Vicky Nguyen, NBC News Senior ... Read more
An American Solider — Conversation with David Henry HWANG; Chay YEW; and Carolyn KUAN
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin us for an exploration of exclusive behind-the-scenes stories before its New York premiere at Perelman Performing Arts Center with the stella creative team of An American Soldier, including Tony Award and Grammy Award winner David Henry HWANG (M. Butterfly, Soft Power); Obie Award winner Chay YEW (Cambodian Rock Band, Sweatshop Overlord); and versatile conductor Carolyn KUAN. ... Read more
Connecting in Crisis: Breaking Down Barriers in Suicide Prevention
This webinar offers an overview of an effective crisis response framework and its practical application. It will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to confidently provide support to individuals who are at-risk, in crisis and/or thinking about suicide.
Anti-Asian Hate Conference
New York City College of Technology (Academic Complex, Rm A105) 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NYSince 2020, Stop Asian Hate has “reported 11,000 acts of hate against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.” As part of the CUNY Anti-Hate Initiative, City Tech will host a conference on Anti-Asian Hate. With the increase of anti-Asian sentiment in New York City and nationwide, City Tech continues to encourage conversations to combat anti-Asian hate in ... Read more
Neel Mukherjee with Hanya Yanagihara: Choice
NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYNeel Mukherjee has been called “one of the most original and talented authors working today.” In his new novel, Choice, he assembles a set of connected narratives that ask us how free we really are to make our own choices. From a London-based publisher set adrift by questions of how to live ethically, to an ... Read more
Emerging Writers in Conversation
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesThis May, join AAWW and Kundiman in-person and online for a conversation between luminous emerging writers Hannah Bae, Jen Lue, Rajat Singh, and Gina Chung! The event will take place at AAWW’s space, at 112 West 27th Street #600 New York, NY 10001 and via live stream!
Working Group Symposium on A/P/A Studies and Crisis
A/P/A Institute at NYU (Washington Mews) 8 Washington Mews, New York, NYThe A/P/A Graduate Student Working Group‘s Spring 2024 Symposium “A/P/A Studies and Crisis” will explore how the concept of “crisis” can expand understandings of what Asian/Pacific/American studies are and what they could be. Crisis is defined here as any rupture that forces critical reflection upon what it means to place geographies, histories, identities, and cultures ... Read more
Bay of Blood (Documentary Screening & Discussion)
CUNY School of Law 2 Ct Square W, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin the CUNY School of Law for a screening and discussion of the documentary “Bay of Blood” (2023), about Bangladesh’s Liberation War: the bloody birth of a nation, a forgotten genocide and how the United States supported the Pakistani regime responsible for mass killings in 1971.
Chinatown Book Launch Party: Corky Lee’s Asian America
Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway, Manhattan, United StatesJoin us for a launch of Corky Lee’s Asian America, which traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice, following Asian American social movements for recognition and a remarkable documentation of vital moments in Asian American history and a timely reminder that it’s also a history that we continue to make. The Chinatown Book Launch Party ... Read more
Discovering Chinatown: A Herbalist’s Guide to Cultural Treasures
Embark on an immersive stroll through historic Chinatown, where I’ll lead you on a journey through its landmarks and the fascinating world of Chinese herbalism. As we wander, I’ll share insights into the medicinal properties of Chinese health foods and answer any questions you have. Our itinerary includes stops at iconic sites like the Museum ... Read more