Events

The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955, Shandong Province, China). The works on display span nearly sixty years, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast ... Read more

For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.

This May, FLC and Subway Cinema explore a transformative time period in Korean cinema and its influence on the films of today, including rare archival prints and new restorations of some of the most daring and emotionally charged filmmaking in Korean history. Use CELLULOID70S in the promo code box at checkout, and enjoy a discount ... Read more

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department in partnership with The Center on Asian Americans and the Law, present a historical reenactment of the Fred Koremastu case. Conversation with special guest, Karen Koremastu, to follow. CLE credit will be available. 

311/911 on Adolescent Mental Health with Dr. Angela Kang. Dr. Angela Kang will present “The 311 and 911 of Adolescent Mental Health.” This informative session will provide an overview of the foundations of adolescent mental health, including common emotional and behavioral challenges faced by teens today. Dr. Kang will also highlight key warning signs that ... Read more

On Tuesday, May 19th, discover how the Village Voice documented and influenced New York City’s cultural and political scene. Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal ... Read more

Join us on May 19 for a powerful and intimate conversation with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade, she was forced to confront how ... Read more

Korean visual entertainment—including films, K-dramas, and K-pop music videos—is the result of highly sophisticated planning and production. These productions captivate a global audience by synthesizing music, narrative, and styling to deliver striking visual aesthetics and compelling emotional narratives. Costume is central to this production system, and it plays an instrumental role in the aesthetic appeal ... Read more

This Chinese-language online workshop will help Chinese and Chinese American parents/caregivers recognize signs of teen stress, anxiety, and depression; learn how to start supportive conversations with adolescents; and understand how to follow up and seek support. Featured Speaders：Wenhua Lu, PhD, Associated Medical Professor at the CUNY School of Medicine; Yuqing (Ivy) Zhang, Bilingual/bicultural therapist.

Join The Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will help educators gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of incorporating graphic novels into their classrooms, with a particular emphasis on APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) graphic novels. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they ... Read more

Despite being a nation of rice eaters, the Philippines’ smallholder rice economy remains structurally fragile. This talk asks why a country with a long history of rice crises continues to struggle to sustain domestic production, and advances two related claims. First, importation has long served as the Philippine state’s principal instrument for managing rice crises, ... Read more

ASCENT: Our Heritage, Our Power is a month away! We’re thrilled to be bringing back this summit dedicated to the AAPI leaders shaping our city for the third year in a row. We hope you can join us for an inspiring day, featuring AAPI trailblazers, an unforgettable lunch and cocktail hour, and the chance to connect ... Read more

  Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we'll examine AAPI opinions on mental health, discrimination, and hate. Don't miss this opportunity to gain ... Read more

The main AAPI Heritage Month celebration will feature student performances showcasing diverse cultural traditions through dance and music. From 2:15–3 p.m. in the Little Theatre, performances will be presented by the Myanmar Students Club, Bangladesh Students Association, Nepali Student Association, and Chinese Students Club. The program will also recognize student contributors to LaGuardia’s Asian American ... Read more

Four celebrated culinary authors dig into writing about food and culture in the Asian diaspora at Mulberry Street Library.

Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers' Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family, what is passed down, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted ... Read more