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

2024 Queens World Film Festival

Museum of the Moving Image 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY

Queens 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 

$22.59

History, Legacy, Friendship: Lisa Ko & Crystal Kim

Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NY

Authors 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, NY

From 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

$5

Amy Tan: The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

In 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

$15

Patricia Park + Brian Tee: What’s Eating Jackie Oh?

Strand Book Store 828 Broadway 3rd Floor, Rare Book Room, New York, NY

Join 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, NY

Join 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, NY

Join 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

$20

An American Solider — Conversation with David Henry HWANG; Chay YEW; and Carolyn KUAN

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Join 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

$10

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, NY

Since 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, NY

Neel 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 States

This 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, NY

The 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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

Peasant Millennium: A Conference Celebrating David Ludden and the History of South Asia

Glucksman Ireland House 1 Washington Mews, New York, NY

The conference will be held in the Glucksman Ireland House from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 4th. The Glucksman Ireland House is located at 1 Washington Mews. PROGRAM 10:30 – 11:00 – Welcome, Bagels/Coffee 11:00 – 11:15 – Introduction (Meghna Chaudhuri and Matt Shutzer) 11:15 – 12:30 – Roundtable 1 Manan Ahmed: “What Did ... Read more

New York Special Community Screening: The Race Epidemic

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

On Saturday, May 4th, we are excited to kickoff AAPI Heritage Month in NYC with a special screening of the award-winning documentary, The Race Epidemic. This PBS distributed film explores racism, xenophobia, hate and violence that marginalized groups have faced throughout the history of America. The event is hosted by Museum of Chinese in America ... Read more

K-Pop Dance Night with DJ Alter Kilo & Lina Rose Lee

David Rubenstein Atrium 61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY

Co-presented by Korean Cultural Center New York and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:30 pm David Rubenstein Atrium (Broadway between 62nd St. & 63rd St., New York, NY 10023) Tickets: Free (General admission, first-come first-served) *The line will form at the Atrium’s entrance on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street. ... Read more

Free

Children’s Day: Kodomo No Hi

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

Get ready to celebrate Children’s Day! Hang up your koinobori (carp streamers), don your kabuto (samurai helmet) and join us for Japan’s special holiday where all children are stars and their happiness takes center stage. Enjoy the captivating tale of Momotaro (Peach Boy) through a thrilling theatrical performance filled with storytelling, music, dance, and lots ... Read more

$18

Forgotten History of Chinese in New York

The tour moves through the historic core of the neighborhood highlighting people and places that so captured the public imagination. The walk is aimed at fostering a more holistic appreciation of the community, and its sizable impact and contribution to the city, and America that is so little known.

LGBTQ Resilience in China

Screening of the documentary, Happily Ever After (形婚之后) , followed by a conversation between He Xiaopei (the director of the documentary)  and Duan Jiling (Assistant Professor of Practice in Women and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln) on same sex desires in China.

Thalia Book Club: Rachel Khong, Real Americans

Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre 250 West 95th Street, New York, NY

The award-winning author of Goodbye, Vitamin presents her latest, an exuberant multigenerational novel about inheritance—and finally coming home. Real Americans follows a fractured family from Y2K to the present day, spotlighting their struggles to strive amid conflicts of class, race, and identity. Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) will moderate the conversation and read an excerpt ... Read more

$32

AAPI Heritage Month Mini Conference

LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

AAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a mini-conference on May 7, 2024, exploring the diverse cultural diversity of Asian and Asian American identities at LaGuardia Community College. Workshops include empowerment and allyship by Anti AAPI Hate, mandalas and prayer beads by the Rubin Museum of Art, origami crafting by a LaGuardia alumnus, and the presentation of ... Read more

20th Annual World Voices Festival

The World Voices Festival, founded in 2004 by Salman Rushdie, Michael Roberts, and Esther Allen, is PEN America’s celebration of international literature and writers. Honoring our organization’s hundred-year history of uniting writers and readers to celebrate creative expression and the freedom to write for all, the Festival was founded in the wake of 9/11 to ... Read more

A Conversation with Min Jin Lee

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the ... Read more

Nina Sharma presents “The Way You Make Me Feel” in conversation with Mecca Jamilah Sullivan

Greenlight Bookstore 656 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Nina Sharma presents The Way You Make Me Feel, a hilarious and moving memoir in essays about love and allyship told through one Asian and Black interracial relationship. Greenlight Bookstore is excited to partner with AAWW for this event. For over 30 years, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American ... Read more

NYS Asian Pacific American Task Force NYS AAPI SUMMIT

NYS Legislative Office 198 State Street, Albany, NY

The theme of this year's Summit is Empowerment through Representation. Join us for a day of community building, learning, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. This community event is sponsored by Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York and The Asian American Foundation. SPACE IS LIMITED. Connect with AAPI legislators, leaders, and advocates. ... Read more

Illuminate AAPI History in Your Classroom: An Evening for Educators

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MOCA’s Education Team!  Attend a gallery tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America to immerse yourself in the long and nuanced history of the Chinese diaspora in the United States. Participate in hands-on activities in MOCA’s special exhibition, Five Senses of ... Read more

AAPI Conversation with Assembly Member Steven Raga

May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and during this month John Jay College celebrates the culture and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Let this month be a reminder to all that hate is not accepted in any form and we must continue to combat Asian Hate. Join us for our Leaders of Justice Series featuring Assembly Member Steven Raga on May 9, 2024.

Free

In Celebration of: Priya’s Kitchen Adventures

Hana House 345 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY

This May, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join the Asian American Book Club and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop for a family-friendly recipe tasting and celebration of Priya Krishna‘s Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids! Priya will be joined by special guest Sheetal Sheth, actress, producer, and author of Bravo, Anjali!  Bring your kids ... Read more

Growing Up Financially in Asian Immigrant Families

For Baruch alumni who come from Asian immigrant families, there is often a common challenge: you have to learn Financial Literacy on your own. Parents typically do not teach it to you since, due to language and cultural differences, there is a lack of knowledge about what tools are available. Topics such as stock market ... Read more

So, What Can We Do?”: From Awareness to Advocacy in Asian Community Mental Health

NYU Press Lobby Lounge 82 Washington Square E, New York, NY

Dr. Lisa Suzuki’s research team is working to understand the impact of race-based trauma in the Asian American community and plans to share their scholarship through a research and community in-person event. The panel will focus on updating attendees about the pressing issues facing Asian communities in New York City. It aims to empower attendees ... Read more

In Celebration of “A Living Remedy”

Also-Known-As and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop are thrilled to welcome back Nicole Chung, in conversation with Crystal Hana Kim, to celebrate the paperback release of her critically acclaimed memoir A Living Remedy. From the bestselling author of All You Can Ever Know comes a searing memoir of family, class, and grief—a daughter’s search to ... Read more

Voices Rising: What’s Next for Asian Americans in the Arts?

CUNY Graduate Center (Elebash Recital Hall) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and during a pivotal moment for Asian American representation in the arts, The WNET Group’s ALL ARTS and Exploring Hate initiatives team up with The Serica Initiative to proudly present “Voices Rising: What’s Next for Asian Americans in the Arts?” A panel of celebrated Asian American ... Read more

Introduction to Digital Archiving

Dive into our digital archive and learn strategies to create digital archives for your classroom! We'll be launching this course on May 9, 2024 at 7:30PM EST with a live session! We'd love to see you there.

$35

Beyond Ballet, Beyond Hip-Hop

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

In The Dying Swan & Its Cause of Death, one of Japan’s leading prima ballerinas, Hana Sakai, performs her graceful dance of the timeless Western classic ballet to Saint-Saëns’ famous music. Immediately after, Sakai starts trudging, wobbling and speaking aloud about why she, the swan, had to die–a hilarious take by visionary director/playwright Toshiki Okada that delves into environmental ... Read more

$40

Afroasian Musical Imaginaries – Precolonial Imprints in Contemporary Musics

New York University (Washington Square South, Rm 701) 53 Washington Square South, Room 701, New York, NY

There is now a large and burgeoning scholarship around precolonial AfroAsian connections and how such long term links have impacted how societies have emerged and the resultant cultural formations within them. If we turn to music and associated performance forms, similarities and various traces of such longue duree interactions can be observed that allow us ... Read more

2024 Japan Parade & Street Fair

Central Park West Central Park West (72nd Street), New York, NY

Building on the great success of the last two years, the 3rd Japan Parade in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 11 2024. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.

Sifu Yip and Jeffrey Yip: Dragon of Concrete Jungles

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging event as we celebrate the launch of Dragon of Concrete Jungles (美港潛龍), a captivating journey that chronicles the lives of Sifu Yip Wing Hong and his son Jeffrey Yip across the dynamic landscapes of Hong Kong and New ... Read more

Joe Wong 2024 New York Comedy Show – This Asian Hates Asian Hate

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Come join us for an evening of laughter and thought-provoking discussions with the talented comedian Joe Wong黄西. In this talk show, Joe will tackle important issues like Asian Hate in his unique and hilarious style. The event will be held at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in the heart of New York City. Don't ... Read more

$53.78

Play – An American Soldier

Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY

On October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Afghanistan. Based on his story and the ensuing courts-martial of Chen’s fellow soldiers, this New York City premiere opera tells the powerful true story of a young soldier from Manhattan’s Chinatown who sought to serve ... Read more

$54

2024 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser

Calling all NYC runners! Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the AAPI 5K Run, on Saturday, May 12, 2024, 9AM, to support the Asian American / Asian Research Institute and other non-profit organizations! Sign up to run or walk 5K (Manhattan venue to be determined) to raise funds for AAARI towards ... Read more

TAN DUN IN CONCERT with the Dunhuang Ancient Music Ensemble

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Join us on Sunday, May 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm at China Institute in America's 100 Washington Street entrance for a rare opportunity to hear composer/conductor Tan Dun perform new musical pieces with the Dunhuang Ancient Music Ensemble. Tan Dun will discuss his creative process and inspirations throughout the program.

$35

Jan Hur: A Crane Among Wolves, with Ellen Oh

To save her sister, a teen girl becomes entangled in a political conspiracy with an enigmatic prince in this fiery new YA novel. June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, returns with a devastating and pulse-pounding tale based on a true story from Korean history. A Crane Among Wolves is set in 1506 Joseon, ... Read more

Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander 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 three New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and ... Read more

Permission To Come Home: Dr. Jenny Wang on Asian Americans and Mental Health

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Mental health within Asian communities remains highly stigmatized, but younger generations of Asian Americans are beginning to recognize the importance of mental health in building a life well lived. In this conversation with Dr. Jenny Wang, nationally recognized psychologist and author on the intersections of mental health, Asian American identity and racial trauma, we will ... Read more

$15

Using Government Funds for Organizational Growth

Join CACF and leaders from our member organizations: AAFE, CPC, KAFSC, and SAYA for an in-depth panel discussion on things to consider when receiving government funding. In this virtual panel discussion leaders will share how they leveraged government contracts to grow their organizations and what you might need to consider as you scale up.

2024 National AANHPI Business Summit

U.S. Department of Commerce - Minority Business Development Agency 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20230

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by hosting the 2024 National AANHPI Business Summit on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm ET in Washington D.C. This business summit will commemorate the contributions and achievements of the AANHPI ... Read more

Shanghailanders with Julie Min and Vanessa Chan

Yu and Me Books 44 Mulberry St, New York, United States

2040: Wealthy real estate investor Leo Yang--handsome, distinguished, a real Shanghai man--is on the train back to the city after seeing his family off at the airport. His sophisticated Japanese-French wife, Eko, and their two eldest children, Yumi and Yoko, are headed for Boston, though one daughter's revelation will soon reroute them to Paris. 2039: ... Read more

Healing Words: A Guided Journaling Workshop for Navigating Grief and Sadness

LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

In this workshop, we aim to explore and express the complex emotions of grief and sadness through guided journaling and self-reflection. The workshop is specifically tailored for students and staff from the Asian diaspora who seek to navigate emotions brought forth by anti-Asian hate. We hope to create a supportive space where participants can embark ... Read more

Poetry as Prayer: In Celebration of remembering (y)our light

Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United States

Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of poet and teacher, River 瑩瑩 Dandelion’s remembering (y)our light. River’s debut chapbook asks how we preserve intergenerational memory when the archives hold missing knowledge. In this collection, food lives as a conduit of memory, recipes hold ancestral wisdom, and poems become spells for safety. These poems honor matriarchs and ... Read more

Play – What Became of Us

Atlantic Theater Company Linda Gross Theate 336 West 20th Street, New York, United States

We are thrilled to welcome back Shayan Lotfi (First Gen MixFest 2022) for his Off-Broadway debut directed by Jennifer Chang (The Far Country at Berkeley Rep). Two siblings. One born there. One born here. How do they maintain their connections to The Old Country, and to This Country, and to each other?

6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying + Hate

Rideback Ranch 1660 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Act To Change is rallying the nation – including cities, elected officials, influencers, and community organizations – around the 6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. May 18, 2024 would have been Vincent Chin’s 69th birthday. Chin’s life was cut short four decades ago in a hate crime where two men brutally attacked ... Read more

$50

Mental Health: The Spectre of Caste

Despite caste-based discrimination being outlawed by Article 15 of the Indian constitution, caste continues to play a pervasive and insidious role in today’s society. Anthropologist Louis Dumont termed Indian society “Homo Hierarchicus” in the early twentieth century – years later, this holds true. From childhood, caste influences one’s playmates and living situations, and in adulthood, ... Read more

Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Queens

Jamaica Workforce1 Career Center 168-25 Jamaica Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY

If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more

Rapid Reactions to the Taiwanese Presidential Inauguration

On May 20, 2024, Taiwan will inaugurate President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice-President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim. Lai will give his much-anticipated inaugural address, laying out his vision for governing Taiwan in which he may offer a new formula for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) approach to cross-Strait relations.  On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, join us for an ... Read more

A4 May 2024 Town Hall: Sanctuary

EFA Project Space 323 West 39th Street, Floor 2, New York, NY

Join A4 for a Town Hall on the topic of “sanctuary,” inviting artists to speak on how they examine concepts of refuge and safety in their work. How do you create a zone of safety for yourself and others in your work? How might traditional ideas of security actually be dangerous?

Free Public Workshops of 3 Play Readings

Theatre Row Theatres 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

Second Generation Production in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company presents three play readings KIDNAPPING JANE DOE  by DAVID ZHENG, MAY 22, 2024, 3PM Two friends from the Bronx mistakenly kidnap their congresswoman while trying to save their home. BOXER REBELLION by SUNG RNO, MAY 23, 2024 at 7:30PM wo filmmakers find themselves in LA after winning a ... Read more

Free

Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Staten Island

Staten Island Workforce 120 Stuyvesant Place #3, Staten Island, NY

If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more

AAPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration

LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

AAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian American cultures at LaGuardia Community College. Performances include the harmonic singing of Timothy Hill, the powerful taiko drumming of Hiro Kurashima, and the dynamic dance moves of AKF Dance Studio. The latest issue of Asian American Voices, a student journal at LaGuardia, will ... Read more

Pacific Islanders: To P Or Not To P

Join NAAAP and EPIC as they celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 with an in-depth seminar titled "To P or Not To P" on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST. You grew up watching The Rock on WWE. Your partner finds Jason Momoa attractive. You just learned how to pronounce ... Read more

Free

What’s Eating Jackie Oh? & Relative Strangers Double Book Launch Event

Yu and Me Books 44 Mulberry St, New York, United States

Jackie Oh is done being your model minority. She's tired of perfect GPAs, PSATs, SATs, all of it. Jackie longs to become a professional chef. But her Korean American parents are Ivy League corporate workaholics who would never understand her dream. Just ask her brother, Justin, who hasn't heard from them since he was sent ... Read more

Opening Reception for The Noguchi Museum’s 2024 Artist Banners

The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

The Noguchi Museum recently announced the winner and two finalists of our third annual Open Call for Artist Banners, highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists based in New York City. David Huang was selected as the winner, and his designs will be on view outside of the Museum for one year. The Museum ... Read more

AABDC ERG Forum Series II Empowering Diversity: A Conversation with Chief Diversity Officers

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

In 2024, in partnership with China Institute in America, we are facilitating the ERG Forum along with committed corporate brands who are aiming to build the best equipped workforces. We will focus on topics relevant to ERGs and employers -- leadership and personal growth; work-life balance and well being; career advice and professional development; and ... Read more

MOCA TALKS with Susan Tate Ankeny: American Flygirl Hazel Ying Lee

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with Susan Tate Ankeny as she delves into the extraordinary life of Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazer whose story remains hidden in American history. American Flygirl, the first and only full-length biography of Lee, unveils ... Read more

Victor Manibo + Yume Kitasei: Escape Velocity

Strand Book Store 828 Broadway 3rd Floor, Rare Book Room, New York, NY

Join us for an in-person event with speculative fiction writer, Victor Manibo, for the release of his new novel, Escape Velocity. Joining Victor in conversation is fellow speculative fiction writer Yume Kitasei. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street.

Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People

Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam St., New York, NY

After Ricky's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he was faced with a question: Is now the right time to come out to her? After receiving rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival of 2023 and London Off-West End debut, Ricky Sim is debuting this Gaysian comedy hour about grief, love, and a secret at Soho ... Read more

Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander History and the Immigration Experience

Tenement Museum 103 Orchard Street, New York, NY

Join members of the NYCDOE Department of Social Studies and Civics as they lead a professional learning session at the Tenement Museum to explore strategies for improving the way we teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history. During this session we will explore Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander curricular resources. We will also ... Read more

Navigating Two Worlds: The Experiences of Asian American Transracial Adoptees

Join NAAAP in the celebration of APIHM cto elebrate and bring awareness to the value and respect of the complex adoptee experience. Mission Statement: Educating the public about transnational and multiracial Asian American adoptees through their own personal journeys.  Goal: Safe space for adoptees to share stories where it’s open for everyone who wants to enter that space ... Read more

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AAPI Summit: Generational Trauma & the Family Collective

May doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 23, mental health professionals will discuss Asian American mental health with a specific focus on generational trauma and family dynamics. This event is for members of the AAPI community and those committed to supporting AAPI mental health, unpacking ... Read more

AAPI Comedy Night

Wild Brewing Company 623 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate AAPI Month with NYC’s hottest AAPI improvisers and story tellers in this one of a kind comedy extravaganza! 10 comedians and improvisers (including Billy Soco, Magnet Theater’s director of Megawatt teams) are performing for AAPI Comedy Night, where AAPI monologists will share true stories about their life to inspire funny, fully made-up improvised scenes. ... Read more

Lenora Lee Dance: Convergent Waves

Wavertree 89 South Street, New York, NY

Lenora Lee Dance, in collaboration with the South Street Seaport Museum, presents the immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance performances, “Convergent Waves: NYC.” Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where the contemporary dance performance will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel. Choreographed by award-winning dancer-artistic director Lenora Lee and the talented performers, this slate ... Read more

Play – Reclaiming Vietnam

Jalopy Theatre 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY

Growing 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

$33.50

Passport to Taiwan Festival NYC

Union Square New York, NY, United States

Since 2002, we have been on the Union Square Park celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week.  In the festival, participants can see performances, sample local delicacies, observe dough figurine makers and calligraphy masters at work in the arts & crafts area, learn about various organizations and agencies, play children’s games, learn about traditional Taiwanese toys in ... Read more

Free

2024 National Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit

New York Life Insurance 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY

As an organization that was founded on promoting an inclusive and equitable community and workforce, the National Diversity Council is using its platform to host the 5th Annual 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Summit. This year’s theme is “Advancing AANHPI Leadership: Value, Virtue, and Visibility.” This event offers an opportunity ... Read more

Sky Islands: Work-In-Progress Music and Panel Discussion

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Renowned Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra previews her latest work in progress— Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. Listen to excerpts of the music performed on new sound sculptures of gong metals, titled Floating Gardens. This is followed by a cross-disciplinary ... Read more

$15

In Celebration of The Land is Holy

Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United States

Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of noam keim’s The Land is Holy. noam will be joined by Palestinian American writer Sarah Aziza, and Syrian American playwright Michael Zalta. This event is in collaboration with our friends at Radix Media, a worker owned printer and publisher based in Brooklyn, NY.

AAPI Media: Resilience and Rebirth

In May 1924, the U.S. passed the Johnson-Reed Act, which banned all immigration to the U.S. from Asia. As we commemorate this dark chapter in U.S. history, Asian American communities face xenophobic policies and inflammatory rhetoric similar to the pre-Johnson-Reed era. This event will feature Asian American news media leaders serving communities that have been ... Read more

The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join in celebrating the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month event, The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm – ... Read more

Path to Racial Equity: The Question of Affirmative Action and the AAPI Perspective

Brooklyn Law School - Subotnick Conferernce Center 205 State Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The program will also include a panel discussion Moderated by Hon. L. Austin D’Souza, Judge of the New York City Civil Court, Kings County, and Commissioner of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Panelists include Professor Louis Jim of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Joy Kanwar of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Thomas H. Lee of Fordham ... Read more

Documentary Feature Film – “Earl.”

Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY

Co-presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York & The Sejong Soloists Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm) Korean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016) Admission: FREE (RSVP required) - RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis. * Following the screening, there will ... Read more

Free

My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, the 5th Annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam

Celebrate AAPI heritage month with us! Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is proud to host its annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam event to ensure Vietnamese voices and stories are included in the overall narrative of AAPI heritage month. The Mỹ Việt Story Slam event celebrates the uniquenesses of the Vietnamese community and its diaspora stories and ... Read more

Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Manhattan

Polo Grounds Community Center 3005 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY

If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more

Have you eaten? A Dialogue on the Connection Between Culture, Food, and Care in AAPI Communities

In Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, food is more than just fuel. It gathers people, bridges generations, empowers community, and teaches culture. Incorporating food that is culturally significant into programming can also help communities and people impacted by violence heal from trauma. However, many AAPI people are left without access to ingredients and ... Read more

Leading Together to Celebrate ERG Impact

Join Ascend and LinkedIn for a commemorative program to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! Key speakers and collaborators will discuss the business impact of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) and how businesses can use them to support career aspirations of diverse talent in the workplace. Program will also feature Asian inspired musical performances! Speakers: Henry Fong – ... Read more

Breaking the Silence: Conversations on Vietnamese American Mental Health

Vietnamese Americans are a distinct community with a unique history of traumas and accomplishments. Both older and the newer generations carry a set of difficulties that impact our relationships and our place in the world. Because of this we face challenges with mental health and may find it difficult to openly discuss these issues within ... Read more

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NCAPA’s 2024 Policy Platform Release

Join NCAPA to discuss the release of our 2024 Policy Platform! Every four years, we release a platform outlining the key priorities facing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. We’ll be discussing issue areas such as Visibility, Immigration, Civil Rights, Health, Education, Housing and Economic Justice, Worker Rights Technology View our platform here: https://bit.ly/2024NCAPAPlatform

Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Bronx

New Settlement Community Center 1501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY

If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more

WE Connect Event: Celebrating AAPI Women Entrepreneurs

Celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by joining us for an insightful and inspiring event that celebrates the journey of four Asian women entrepreneurs. Our panelists will share their unique challenges, pivotal moments in their business journeys, and insights into their mindsets. Key Speakers for Retail Panel: Julie Zhu (Moderator), Founder ... Read more

2024 CUNY Asian American Film Festival

CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. On the evening of the Film Festival, all winners and runner-ups will remain ... Read more

Edward Tepporn: Angel Island Immigration Station – The “Other” Island

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is proud to partner with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) for an in-depth conversation on the history of Angel Island, led by AIISF’s Executive Director Edward Tepporn. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are often the two places that come to mind ... Read more

Diversability: Intersectionality with Queer Asian

What is it like to live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities? Hosted by Diversability, a disability advocacy group within the library, our lineup of inspiring panelists will share their stories of how they navigated living with disabilities while intersecting experiences with queer and Asian identities. Speakers: Kim Chua is a social impact designer, ... Read more

DJ Rekha’s Bollywood Disco featuring: Offering Rain + Sheherazaad

The Sultan Room 234 Starr St, Brooklyn, New York

Sat, Jun 1, 9:00 PM In Person in NYC Brooklyn at the The Sultan Room Tickets $32: https://www.djrekha.com/upcomingevents Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition by the legendary DJ Rekha returns to The Sultan Room to kick off Pride. Offering Rain opens with classic item numbers, followed by a live performance by breakout artist Sheherazaad. Don’t miss your dance ... Read more

$32

2024 Philippine Independence Day Parade Celebration

Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)

Join us in celebrating the 126th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration Parade for its 34th annual celebration at Madison Avenue, New York City on June 2, 2024! This year's parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with cultural shows, dances, and festivities featuring Kuyamis Festival Performances from Misamis Oriental, that showcase a part ... Read more

2024 NASW-NYC Annual Social Work in the City for Professionals Conference

The theme for the 2024 NASW-NYC annual continuing education conference is "Walk the Walk: Social Work Practice in Action. " This theme embodies the essence of what it means to be a social worker and has been carefully chosen to inspire, educate, and empower social work professionals to put their knowledge into practice, effecting real ... Read more

$360

Japanese Film Festival Online 2024

The Japan Foundation holds its third edition, the largest one ever for a month. A variety of 23 films will be delivered during the first two weeks, followed by two TV drama series for the subsequent two weeks. These will be streamed for free with subtitles in up to 16 languages, available in up to ... Read more

Hybrid Workshop: From Jerome/Rohwer to Tulsa: Why Japanese Americans Are Supporting Black Reparations

Wednesday June 5th, 2024 at 3pm EST/ 12pm PST Virtual Free RSVP: https://give.jampilgrimages.org/event/virtual-jerome-rohwer-pilgrimage/e588800   Join us to explore the history of solidarity between our communities & get updates on current work, including the reparative justice fight for Tulsa's Greenwood Community.   Featuring: Akemi Kochiyama, Dreisen Heath, Emily Akpan, Kathy Masaoka, Miya Iwataki, and Regina Boone.

Home/Away – Reception & Gallery Talk with Heejung Cho and Simpson Kim

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

How can a Korean artist—however one identifies as such—shape their own narrative in this fast changing, global environment? Educated, living, and working in both the United States and South Korea, three Korean artists ponder what home means to them by exploring the landscape surrounding them. Working in three distinctive media—sculpture, photography, and contemporary mother-of-pearl art—this ... Read more

Asian American Authors in Conversation—“We Are Multitudes,” community poetry readings with River 瑩瑩 Dandelion

Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NY

Come to “We Are Multitudes”—a community poetry reading and curated open mic space with River 瑩瑩 Dandelion. "We Are Multitudes” is a community poetry reading and curated open mic space that centers the works of trans and non-binary Asiandiasporic poets. Held in a time of major anti-trans legislation sweeping the country, “We Are Multitudes” centers the ways ... Read more

Portfolio in Practice

EFA Project Space 323 West 39th Street, Floor 2, New York, NY

Portfolio in Practice invites AAPI visual artists to receive valuable feedback on their portfolios from leading contemporary curators. The event consists of a brief introduction of the curators and one-on-one sessions made by appointment through online registration, with curators providing close consultation on artist projects. Artists can register for (up to 3) 20-minute sessions with ... Read more

$25

In Celebration of Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise

Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United States

Join AAWW, Taipei Cultural Center, and Accent Society in celebration of Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise, with Jenna Tang in conversation with Soje. The most influential book of Taiwan’s #MeToo movement—a heartbreaking account of sexual violence and a remarkable reinvention of the trauma plot, turning the traditional Lolita narrative upside down as it explores women’s vulnerability, victimization, ... Read more

Rhythms of India: The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presents Rhythms of India, continuing its proud tradition of international community building and cultural exchange. In collaboration with master Indian artists – flautist Jay Gandhi, tabla artist Anubrata Chatterjee, ghatam artist Ghatam Umashankar, and vocalists Malini Awasthi and Roopa Mahadevan – the JLCO bonds the melodies and rhythms of raga-based music and different folk styles with ... Read more

$40.50

CUNY Pridefest at Queens College

Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY

CUNY students, faculty and staff from all 25 schools in all five boroughs will celebrate their PRIDE in-person at Queens College. This event will take place outdoors on the Queens College Quad (rain location: Main Dining Hall). In our seventh year, this spectacular in-person Pride Festival IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will include: Drag ... Read more

Embracing Diversity, Empowering Minds: AAPI Advocacy for Mental Health

Join us in Celebrating Mental Health Awareness and Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let's come together to honor the rich heritage of Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander cultures while raising awareness about mental health. This event will feature engaging discussions, live Q&A, and opportunities to connect with ... Read more

Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America

Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States

Sons of Chinatown poignantly weaves the stories of father and son together with admiration and righteous anger. Through the mirrored lens of his father, Wong reflects on the hardships Asian Americans endured—and continue to face—with American exceptionalism. Wong’s inspiring memoir provides a personal history that also raises the question of whether America welcomes or repels ... Read more

Taking Pride in the Community: 6 films amplifying the diverse voices of the LGBTQ+ Community

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

Embracing one’s true self in the face of societal expectations and cultural norms is the thread that binds these stories together to celebrate the resilience, strength, and beauty of the LGBTQ+ experience. The screening is followed by a reception and Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by arts administrator and policymaker Gonzalo Casal who is also ... Read more

Film – Sansho the Bailiff, 70th Anniversary Screening

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

70th Anniversary—35mm Presentation. Set in the late Heian period, Mizoguchi’s devastating jidaigeki (period drama) recounts the tragic separation of a reputable family under wretched circumstances when a virtuous governor is banished to a far-off land by a feudal lord. As misfortune piles upon the children and wife (Kinuyo Tanaka), who are ripped apart from each ... Read more

$16

Comic Arts Workshop for Teens with Yinfan Huang

At the Society 128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

Meet New Yorker Cartoonist Yinfan Huang for a 90 minute Comic Arts Workshop. Students will learn about different comics genres and formats and how to create a quick and easy-to-read 4-panel comic from start to finish. Exercises range from making simple yet sophisticated 4-panel comics based on a prompt or theme to coloring techniques using ... Read more

$30

AAPI Social Justice: Coloniality, Anti-Blackness, and White Supremacy

Any Donation: https://www.aajil.org/core-training Registration to be announced   This session unpacks the connections between global histories of settler colonialism, militarization, and capitalism with anti-Blackness and white supremacy.   All are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you with histories and critical frameworks that can deepen the work of antiracism in your lives and ... Read more

The Blue Room: A One-Man Show Featuring Actor Rob Chen

First Chinese Baptist Church 21 Pell Street, New York, NY

“BLU ROOM” is back by popular demand! You are invited to join us on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for an afternoon of Laughs, Cries, Music and Culture featuring a One-Man Show written and performed by Actor Rob Chen at 21 Pell.   About The Blu Room: The Blu Room ... Read more

2024 Building CAPACD Convention

JW Marriott Chicago 151 W Adams St, Chicago, IL

The Building CAPACD Convention is an inimitable gathering of community development practitioners from across the country who serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities with low incomes. The biannual convening brings together hundreds of AA and NHPI leaders and their allies to learn, network, and catalyze change locally and nationally.  ... Read more

$650

What Can We Do?: Community Care Project Share Out

CPC One 45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY

Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is excited to showcase the projects of this year’s What Can We Do? Artist grant awardees at CPC One (45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002). Throughout the months of February through June, more than 18 artists carried out creative projects showing care to the AAPI community in Flushing, Queens; ... Read more

Taking Care of Yourself

The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us in our next discussion/workshop on “Taking Care of Yourself.” This session will focus on “self-care”—a crucial yet frequently neglected aspect of work-life balance. We believe this session will provide valuable insights and strategies to help ... Read more

Asian American is Not a Color, Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family

Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NY

Author Oiyan Poon in conversation with Anurima Bhargava. Before being struck down by the US Supreme Court in June 2023, affirmative action remained one of the few remaining policy tools to address racial inequalities, revealing peculiar contours of racism and anti-racist strategies in America. Through personal reflective essays for and about her daughter, OiYan Poon ... Read more

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father of the Republic of China (Zoom Lecture)

Founding President of the Sun Yat-Sen Hawaii Foundation and former Councilmember of Honolulu City, Leigh-Wai Doo will give a presentation on the important historical role that Hawaii and its people played in the life of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the acknowledged Father of Modern China.  This role included his attending high schools at what are now known ... Read more

2024 Asian American Women in Tech – Unlocking the Power of Authentic Inclusion in the Age of AI

Newman Conference Center - Baruch College 151 East 25th Street, 7th Floor, Room H750, New York, NY

The Asian American Women Series event is designed to empower Asian American women in leadership roles across diverse industries. By featuring esteemed keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and interactive sessions, this event aspires to craft a dynamic and enlightening experience for all attendees. The first event in the series will explore the intersection of artificial ... Read more

The Making of America’s First Guru

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for a screening of excerpts from America's First Guru, a PBS special documentary telling the story of legendary Indian monk Swami Vivekananda's experiences and impact in America. The screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Raja Choudhury, Dr. Mukesh Prasad of the Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute at Harvard University, and ... Read more

$15

Decoding China’s Climate Agenda

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

China plays a pivotal role in the international community's fight against climate change. However, understanding which officials and departments drive China’s ambition, and how climate is prioritized in China’s bureaucracy, are crucial to benchmarking China’s climate progress. A new report, Climate Change in China’s Governance: Agenda, Agents, and International Collaboration, by Guoguang Wu, Senior Fellow ... Read more

Community Partnership 101: How NVRD Can Empower Voter Engagement in 2024

Join our exclusive webinar for community partners to enhance your voter registration campaigns and outreach strategies. Allen Blackwell, a seasoned advocate for voter participation, will share crucial insights to maximize your impact on National Voter Registration Day 2024.

Play – BAGS

Glow Cultural Center 13329 41st Ave, Flushing, NY

This play is a circle. When federal funding for food banks can only provide blocks of fortified cheese, Diana Song and Lanie set out against all the odds to feed their neighborhood. Part-Lehrstück and part raucus comedy, BAGS explores the dishearteningly cyclical nature of organizing and teaches about the importance of continued engagement & the power of ... Read more

Film – The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NY

Kenji Mizoguchi’s hauntingly beautiful adaptation of Shofu Muramatsu’s popular novel stars Shotaro Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoe, a young actor and the adopted son of a Kabuki star in late-19th-century Tokyo. Failing to meet the standards set by his father, Onoe estranges himself from his family by entering into a relationship with Otoku (Kakuko Mori), his ... Read more

Musical – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

New World Stages 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY

A one night only concert to benefit the National Asian Artists Project. Power, ambition, greed.... It's just another complicated day at the office in this classic satire of big business. How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses his trusty handbook to climb the corporate ladder from ... Read more

$46

Film – Floating Weeds

Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NY

Twenty-five years after the release of his 1934 silent film A Story of Floating Weeds, the now-middle-aged Yasujirō Ozu set about remaking the earlier backstage drama, an endeavor that would yield his only collaboration with Daiei Film Co., and one of just six color films that the master auteur would direct in his lifetime. Like ... Read more

$19

Play – ALWAYS EAT THE FOOD

Glow Cultural Center 13329 41st Ave, Flushing, NY

A landlord. An organizer. All the tenants. Based on Jesse Jae Hoon’s conversation with organizers Rima Begum and Whitney Hu, Always Eat the Food follows the forming of a tenants union against a predatory real estate company.

Film Screening and Conversation with Director Hao Wu: 76 Days

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Set in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, this raw and intimate documentary captures the struggles and human resilience in the battle to survive the pandemic in Wuhan, China. On January 23rd, 2020, China locked down Wuhan, a city of 11 million, to combat the emerging COVID-19 outbreak. Set deep inside the frontlines of ... Read more

$12

MOCA Queer StoryJAM

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

Are you intrigued by the various ways people approach dating? Do you enjoy hearing memorable or hilarious dating stories? Are you curious about the dating experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals? As part of MOCA’s Pride Month celebrations, we are thrilled to introduce a new public program series dedicated to queer storytelling and the sharing of personal ... Read more

2024 New York Kathak Festival

Manhattan Movements Arts Center 248 W 60th St, New York, NY

The New York Kathak Festival is a nonprofit organization that presents and promotes dancers, scholars, and practitioners of Kathak, a classical dance tracing its origins to India. We produce a festival bringing together established and emerging artists from across the United States and beyond. The Kathak Festival is produced by the American Kathak community, inspiring ... Read more

$39.19

NuWorks 2024

Theatre Row Theatres 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

Pan Asian Rep culminates its 47th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.

$32.50

MothSutra: An East to West Poetry Reading

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY

In partnership with the Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY, poet and editor Russell C. Leong will read from MothSutra, a collection of drawings and poetry about an Asian delivery man who rides a bicycle throughout Manhattan as he “cycles through his life from East to West.” Leong aims to evoke the inner ... Read more

White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Pride Month Convening

Please join the White House Office of Public Engagement and WHIAANHPI on June 24 for a historic Pride Month convening to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQI+ individuals and allies. This special event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ Americans, as well as ... Read more

Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Banseok Kwon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, on his newly released book: Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee. Newly released by Harvard University Press, this book ... Read more

Asian Women Giving Circle Grantee-Donor One Day Convening

Nine Orchard Hotel 9 Orchard Street, New York, NY

The Asian Women Giving Circle is organizing its first-ever convening that will bring together our grantees and donors to exchange knowledge and nurture relationships. Rooted in community, learning, and innovation, the gathering will feature panel discussions, an exhibition area, and a participatory art project. As a collective, we aim to further our mission of amplifying ... Read more

Community Empowerment through Data Disaggregation

The Power In Numbers Coalition invites you to participate in an insightful virtual webinar where we will highlight: Federal policy updates on data disaggregation; Showcase our new data platform: the AANHPI Community Data Explorer that puts data and infographics in the hands of the community; and Hear from AA & NHPI-serving organizations on how this ... Read more

2024 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL

Mark Morris Dance Center 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

On Thursday, June 27th, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates our 23rd Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region. Committed to developing dance as an important art form, WHITE WAVE scours the globe in search ... Read more

$30

How Can the World Meet Asia’s Climate Finance Needs?

This event also will serve as the official launch of Asia Society Policy Institute’s latest report that takes stock of climate finance flows to developing countries in Asia, analyzes how reforms to the global financial architecture would impact flows, and provides recommendations for moving forward on reform efforts from an Asian perspective.

At the Edge of Empire – Book Talk with Edward Wong

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Wong's new book, At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China, tells the story of a family and a nation that spans decades of momentous change and gives profound insight into a new authoritarian age transforming the world. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with Edward Wong ... Read more

China and Taiwan: Will it Come to Conflict?

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us on Monday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation about The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan, a new book from the Hoover Institution edited by Matt Pottinger, distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and former deputy national security advisor. There are urgent but feasible steps to deter China from ... Read more

$15

Ga Mu Ak: An Evening of Korean Traditional Music and Dance

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

There is a long tradition in Korea of presenting various performances–singing, instrument playing, and dancing–on one stage. Join us for another enchanting evening of Korean traditional music and dance performances, featuring virtuosos from Korea.

2024 JACL National Convention: Looking into the Future Together

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Between July 10 to July 14, 2024, APIAVote, the Japanese American Citizens League, and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates will be hosting their respective leadership summits and national conventions at the same venue, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. Attendees of each event are able to attend free plenaries and breakout sessions/workshops hosted ... Read more

JAPAN CUTS 2024

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

North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 17th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-21 for 30+ curated films from across Japan featuring major blockbusters, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films, and anime. JAPAN CUTS is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, ... Read more

$20

Chinese Immigrants in the South

A little-known part of American history is the Asian immigrants who settled in the South in the 1800s and 1900s. Some were brought to work in agriculture, others established groceries and other businesses. Under Jim Crow segregation, they had different statuses as “Colored” or “White” depending on where they lived and the time. Speaker: Grant ... Read more

APIAVote 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit

Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

AAPI community leaders and organizers will converge days before the historic Presidential Town Hall for APIAVote’s 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit. This two-day event will arm attendees with the knowledge and connections to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander communities nationwide for the 2024 elections. See Calendar of Events for more convenings happening at this time. ... Read more

2024 OCA National Convention

Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a memorable and impactful event that celebrates and empowers the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This year, we are partnering with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and APIAVote, two of the most influential organizations in AANHPI advocacy and representation. Together, we will examine the importance of civic ... Read more

23rd New York Asian Film Festival

Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NY

For over two decades, the New York Asian Film Festival has been an adrenaline defibrillator jolting audiences out of their seats. The 2024 edition promises to be no different: a 17-day gamma blast of Asia's most electrifying voices and visions! From the opening night cheerleader gem Victory, to the centerpiece assassin anthology The Killers and ... Read more

$25

From Nice to Necessary: Activism for “People Pleasers”

Ever have a moment at a dinner table, where someone says something terrible and you feel you have no choice but to accept it? Have you ever felt like you haven’t done enough about the ongoing genocide happening in front of our eyes, and felt guilty/shameful about it? Maybe you’re doing too much, and are ... Read more

APIAVote Presidential Town Hall

Since 2008, the Presidential Town Hall has served as a crucial national forum for inviting presidential candidates to engage directly with the AAPI community. By providing a dedicated space for candidates to address AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers face-to-face, the town hall offers one of the rare opportunities for this impactful growing electorate to ... Read more

NYC Tanabata Festival

Carl Schurz Park East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY, United States

Join us for the 8th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival on Saturday eve, June 13th! Learn about the folk legend of two star-crossed lovers behind this Japanese summertime tradition which features writing paper wishes to hang on branches, and viewing the stars with telescopes! The story revolves around the deities Princess Orihime, a weaver, and her ... Read more

Prevention is Intervention: Collaborating Across Sectors for Survivors of GBV

FPWA 40 Broad Street, New York, NY

In the United States, we are grappling with systemic pushback against bodily autonomy, and service providers must play a role in advocating against these practices. Join Womankind for a timely and reflective conversation exploring what sits at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health. Using a justice-focused and anti-oppressive framework, speakers ... Read more

2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit

Join Smithsonian educators for this year’s Summit, "Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections." The Summit is a three-day program, occurring July 16-18, 2024, with online, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities for participation.  As we gather to explore this year's theme, we will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approaches, which are paramount in gaining a comprehensive ... Read more

Creating a Level Playing Field Summit

Join a portion of the Creating a Level Playing Field Summit virtually on Wednesday, July 17, where senior officers from leading nonprofit organizations and corporate DEI groups share informative updates and generate actionable ideas.

Peter Hessler’s ‘Other Rivers: A Chinese Education’

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join ChinaFile for an evening with author Peter Hessler to discuss his new book, Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Hessler will be in conversation with National Public Radio’s Asia Editor, Vincent Ni. Book sales and signing will follow the discussion. In Other Rivers, Hessler uses his inside view of China’s education system as a vehicle ... Read more

$15

Hyeseung Song: Docile

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

In her extraordinary debut memoir Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl, Hyeseung Song expertly weaves together the beauty and complexity of her experience. It is an immigrant story, but also a mother-daughter story, a mental health story, and ultimately a redemption story. Poetic and unflinching, Docile is a lesson in the power of love ... Read more

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra's Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh ... Read more

$30

Chinatown 360° x Chinatown Photo Album Community Café

Storefront for Ideas 127 Walker Street, New York, NY

Chinatown Photo Album and Chinatown 360° are hosting a free drop-in event every Friday from July 19 through Aug. 2 from 1-5PM. Stop by their community café to register to vote, collage, digitize family photos, snack on free refreshments, and more! Spearheaded by Immigrant Social Services, Inc. (ISS), Chinatown 360° is a multi-sector and multi-disciplinary ... Read more

Stand Your Ground: Identifying & Responding to Anti-Asian Microaggressions

Have you ever received a statement that you thought was a microaggression? Has anyone ever called you a name or referenced a stereotype that you did not recognize in the moment? Do you wish you’d said something different or something at all? If your answer to any of these questions was “yes,” then you need ... Read more

Basement Bhangra Beyond

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

Queens’ very own DJ Rekha brings the energy of their legendary party Basement Bhangra back to the World’s Borough. Transcending the sonic borders of hip-hop, dancehall and diasporic grooves, they return to Flushing Meadows for Basement Bhangra Beyond with Priya Ragu, a Swiss singer-songwriter born to Sri Lankan-Tamil parents, whose debut LP Santhosam is an ... Read more

Geopolitical Shifts in Asia: What they mean for Pakistan and Regional Stability

Pakistan, a critical player in the South Asia region, plays a pivotal role in regional security and stability. Against the backdrop of change, it is essential to understand how Pakistan's role, alliances, economic partnerships, and security policies are evolving. Pakistan's ability to navigate shifting regional and global dynamics will be crucial to its stability and ... Read more

Building an Equitable Climate Future is Everyone’s Business

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Join Shaiza Rizavi, co-CEO at Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen and Steph Speirs, Founder and former CEO of Solstice as they discuss the power of entrepreneurship at the intersection of climate and poverty. They’ll talk about the communities hardest hit and the potential of the ... Read more

$15

Where are the Asian CEOs? With Joy Chen, Satya Anand, and Nishma Gosrani

Join renowned leadership experts Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, Satya Anand, President - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) of Marriott International, and Nishma Gosrani OBE, Partner at Bain & Company, for an insightful exploration into the often-overlooked potential of Asian leaders. Discover how your organization can drive innovation and growth by ... Read more

APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit 2024

The APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large. Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities ... Read more

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Event

The White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) invite you to tune into an AA and NHPI-focused mental health convening on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This event—marking National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—will provide updates from the Biden-Harris Administration on its ongoing work to support the ... Read more

Minsoo Kang: The Melancholy of Untold Story

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

A beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Minsoo Kang discusses his debut novel with ... Read more

Opening Reception: Voyage 2024 – Floating Scars

Queens College (Klapper Hall) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Room 404, Flushing, NY

Join the Queens College School of Art for Voyage 2024 - Floating Scars, a solo exhibition by Professor Chang Ho Hong. The exhibition will be on view at the Klapper Hall Gallery (fourth floor) from July 25 through August 2. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm. Professor Hong, a renowned contemporary Korean artist and ... Read more

Korean War Armistice Day Salute 2024

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Join us at The Korea Society to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. This ceremony marks the 71st Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This program will provide perspectives on the experience of a front-line soldier as told by a Korean War veteran, South Korea's ... Read more

China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum

Baruch College/CUNY 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

Asian American Business Development Center invites you to a special breakfast networking event focused on strengthening economic and trade relations between China and the U.S. This is a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new business opportunities with leaders from both regions. Guest Speaker: Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of ... Read more

Staying Safe While Covering Elections in AAPI Media

YOU ARE INVITED to join us for an open forum on the unique press freedom and safety threats facing AAPI community media journalists. A goal of this forum is to bring community media journalists in dialogue with experts in these issues. We hope to share your lived experiences in order to educate experts about your specific needs, ... Read more

July Town Hall: Film & Media

Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Narrative filmmaker Nick Hartanto will share about his short film “Daly City” – and the winding journey of securing an all-Indonesian cast and majority Asian crew. We’ll also hear from documentary filmmaker Ligaiya Romero about their short film “Becoming the Moon”, about Filipino American artist, Maia Cruz Palileo. RSVP and sign up to a line-up ... Read more

Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo

Join us for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologies to ensure election integrity. Learn how these platforms are identifying and mitigating the spread of false ... Read more

Debut! Yuri Kochiyama Digital Exhibition and Collections Webinar

Yuri Kochiyama is an iconic figure in the Asian American community as a civil rights and social movement builder. We invite researchers, educators, counselors, students, and lifelong learners to learn about Yuri’s journey for social justice through her rare and revealing documents and ephemera left for posterity. Presenters will take you on a tour of: ... Read more

MOCA TALKS – The Legacy of Kuang Qizhao and the Chinese Educational Mission

MOCA cordially invites you to join us for a virtual discussion with scholars Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong, who will delve into the life and legacy of Kuang Qizhao. Kuang was the first Chinese person to write a Chinese-English dictionary and served as the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford, Connecticut, ... Read more

47th Asian American International Film Festival

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

$15

Author Talks on Policing and Immigrant Detention

Register our next Online Book Event on August 1: Join us for our next online book event with Matthew Guariglia (author of Police and the Empire City. Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York) and Ana Minian (author of In the Shadow of Liberty. The Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the ... Read more

PMH-AANHPI: Mental Health Learning Workshops

Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY

The PMH-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Learning Workshop is a mental health resilience training that provides information on the history of the AANHPI community in the U.S., how to identify signs of mental health decline, combat the stigma of mental illness, and access free or low-cost mental health services that are culturally relevant. This ... Read more

One Down Community Town Hall: Mental Health

In this age of innovation and digital influence, many perspectives shape the notion of mental health — different cultures, the power of social media, and the accessibility of resources. Learn about the ways Filipino and Filipino-American communities perceive mental health, multidisciplinary approaches to creating ethical solutions, and how media plays a key role in driving ... Read more

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York

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

A Weekend of Races, Performances, and More! Whether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun! For over 30 years, our festival has evolved from its riverside roots to become one of the largest dragon ... Read more

Talk Too Much 2024: Navigating Fuzhou Identity

St. John's University Address, 81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY, United States

You know how the story goes: someone in your family — likely your father/mother, uncle/aunt, or grandfather/grandmother — crossed the Atlantic by boat.  Then, they opened a take-out restaurant in a corner of this country. From the rural villages back in Fuzhou, they succeeded in carving out a space in America.  But with success came ... Read more

$34

Survivor Support Summit – Virtual Programs

A report by API Gender Based Violence states that 21%-55% of AAPI women experience sexual violence. ​How can we support those who have experienced sexual assault, violence, workplace harassment and gender-based harm? How can we create a culture of consent, respect and love for survivors? How can we end sexual violence altogether? ​Join us virtually ... Read more

Beijing Youth Orchestra

Carnegie Hall 157 West 57th Street, New York, NY

This Sunday matinee concert—presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!)—features the Beijing Youth Orchestra, an ensemble newly created by China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Lü Jia, who has performed at Carnegie Hall as conductor of the renowned China NCPA Orchestra, leads this exceptional youth orchestra and the inimitable pipa virtuoso ... Read more

$15.50