Events

Asia Society celebrates two distinct traditions of Indian cinema this summer with Parallel Days/Bollywood Nights; four weekends of films featuring beloved popular Hindi-language cinema alongside landmark films in the arthouse “Parallel Cinema” movement, which flourished from the late sixties to the early/mid nineties—highlighting both their vast differences and occasional connections.

Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity ... Read more

M Lin is a Chinese writer living in the US. Born and raised in Beijing, she writes in English as her second language; her mother tongue is Mandarin, which she favors in speech. Her short story collection, The Memory Museum, is forthcoming from Graywolf Press in April 2026. Paolo Iacovelli is a French-Italian-Colombian writer born and raised ... Read more

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an ... Read more

Join Dr. Tarry Hum and writer Marc Kirkeby for a conversation on the recent changes in NYC neighborhoods, Sunset Park and Flushing.

Dancing Home is a heartfelt documentary tracing the artistic journey of world-renowned Paiwan choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, a member of one of Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes, whose work is deeply rooted in nature and indigenous heritage. Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America, the film follows Bulareyaung’s return to his hometown in Taitung, Taiwan, where he found ... Read more

AAIFF48 is pleased to present a live reading of LUKE & EMMA for the annual Asian American International Screenplay Competition. Join us for LUKE & EMMA, written and directed by Levi Wilson, and produced by Lisa Hammer, Will Bisgrove, and Andrea Delbene. This will be the New York City Premiere of this screenplay reading. Afterwards, come ... Read more

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Korean National Liberation, the Korean Cultural Center New York presents a showcase of Seoul superstars, featuring a golden legend of Korean pop and a group of K-rock's newest standard bearers. K-Music Night is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the ... Read more

Join ASPI for a conversation with regional experts. The panel will include Sophal Ear, Associate Professor and former Senior Associate Dean in the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Supalak Ganjanakhundee, advisor to the Thai House of Representatives Military Committee, former Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme at the ISEAS – ... Read more

New York City is home to a diverse array of public spaces, including city parks, street plazas, Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), national parks, state parks, and more. With the NYC Public Space app, for the first time users can explore all of these spaces in one easy-to-use map as well as contribute photos and ... Read more

How do we carry history, memory, and identity into the stories we tell—and the mediums we choose? Join AAJA New York at BANK NYC for an intimate panel exploring how AAPI artists, curators, and writers navigate personal and collective narratives through visual arts, photography, film, and cultural criticism. Set in the exquisite two-story gallery in ... Read more

🎨✨ 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 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

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

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