Play – English
Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NYRoundabout brings English, by Sanaz Toossi, home to Broadway, after its world premiere, co-produced with Atlantic Theater Company. Knud Adams (Primary Trust) once again directs this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the universal foibles of language and miscommunication. The comedy unfolds in an Iranian classroom where adult English learners practice for their proficiency exam. As they ... Read more
Play – Cymbeline
Lynn F. Angelson Theater 136 East 13th Street, New York, NYIn a world shattered by tyranny and poisoned by misogyny, Cymbeline tells the story of a young woman's flight from despair to heroism as she rediscovers her lost siblings and brings order to a kingdom ruled by chaos. Performed by an ensemble of eleven women, Cymbeline is a story of hope and rebirth in the ... Read more
Aflame by Pico Iyer: Book Launch
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYHow does stillness help us recollect what really matters and what we truly love? How can silence teach us more than any text or doctrine—and offer us a common space in an ever more divided and despairing world? And how can sitting alone in a small cell somehow be a training in community and compassion, ... Read more
Community reactions to the Trump administration’s “Day One” priorities
Please join APIAVote, AAPI Data, and AAJA for the latest Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the new findings from AAPI Data and AP-NORC. This month’s focus: the incoming Trump administration’s “Day One” policy priorities. We’ll have timely insights and findings to understand the perspectives of Asian American, Native ... Read more
New York Classical Players Perform
Bruno Walter Auditorium - Lincoln Center 111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NYViolinist Samuel Andonian and pianist Jinhee Park join us from the New York Classical Players for a concert of classical music.
Performance – Tongues
JACK 20 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NYTongues is a gathering, an event, and a performance where performers will re-enact the most mundane daily moments, belt out go-to karaoke songs, and, of course, explore the art of swearing in native Asian languages. Join in as they connect and create new, shared experiences through the power of mother tongues.
H.T. Chen & Dancers presents ‘Opening the Gate’ and ‘Mott Street’
Ellen Stewart Theatre 66 East 4th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYRing in the Lunar New Year with H.T. Chen & Dancers, presenting two signature works, Opening the Gate and Mott Street, celebrating the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community.
What to Expect: The Trump Administration’s Economic Security Policy on Asia
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion on the Trump Administration’s economic security policy towards Asia with Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former Counselor to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Yeo Han-koo, former trade minister of the Republic of Korea and senior ... Read more
Asian Americans – Uncovering the Complexities of Racial Inequity
This three-hour virtual presentation provides an in-depth introduction to the racial inequities experienced by Asian Americans. Our trainers will use data and research to go beyond surface-level observations and reveal a more nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by this community. Building on the analysis of structural racism presented in the standard Groundwater Presentation, this ... Read more
Between Jobs — Joe Wong 黄西 Stand Up English Comedy
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYCome join us at China Institute in America for an evening of laughter with the hilarious 黄西 Joe Wong as he performs his latest stand-up routine, “Between Jobs.” Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Joe shares his unique and witty take on the ups and downs of being in between jobs. Joe ... Read more
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come ... Read more
APAICS 2025 Health Summit
The APAICS Health Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy health that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large.
3rd Annual Queens Tech & Career Expo
Museum of the Moving Image 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NYJoin Borough President Donovan Richards for his third annual Tech & Career Expo, connecting Queens residents to the tech and innovation spheres. Explore opportunities with more than 50 career and technology vendors, participate in a thrilling gaming battle for cash prizes, enjoy tech panels and experience hands-on coding workshops. Don't miss out on this gateway ... Read more
Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day 2025
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society's 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday, January 25, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations, sing along to fun New Year songs, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don't forget to enjoy some delicious ... Read more
Celebrate and Learn about the Lunar New Year
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamica Avenue, Queens, NYCelebrate and Learn more with us about Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25th between 1 and 4 PM at this free family program! Join us for art, snacks, and the chance to learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year right here at King Manor! Participants will also have the chance to see the zodiacs ... Read more
Rabbit Days and Dumplings – Family Program
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United StatesCelebrate Lunar New Year with folk and children's songs from East Asia, including Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Tibet. Elena Moon Park and Friends perform Asian children’s songs from her award winning album “Rabbit Days and Dumplings”. Attendees will go on a musical journey through East Asia, including Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Tibet. Participation is ... Read more
NYS Senator John Liu 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
Flushing High School 35-01 Union Street, Flushing, NYLunar New Year is just around the corner, and we are celebrating the Year of the Snake with our annual Lunar New Year celebration at Flushing High School! The festivities will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3 p.m. Come for free food from local restaurants, live music, dances, and cultural performances. The ... Read more
The First Lunar New Year Celebration in the U.S.
During the 1850s, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States in search of economic opportunities during the Gold Rush. Most of them settled in California, especially northern California. They faced extreme levels of prejudice, discrimination, and hate. As a means of survival, early Chinese immigrants formed close-knit communities. The first Chinatown was established ... Read more
A4 January Town Hall: Photography
Pier 57 (Daffodil Room) 25 11th Avenue, New York, NYFor our first Town Hall of the year, A4 is focused on photography. Folks in lens-based media are invited to share their projects, resources, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community, as well as make new connections.