A classmate of director Jia Zhangke at the Beijing Film Academy, Wang Hongwei would become one of the mainstays of Jia’s cinema from their student days onward—an archaeologist sifting through the debris of a vanished Fengjie in Still Life, an abusive massage parlor customer in A Touch of Sin, the lead in Jia’s 1997 breakthrough Xiao Wu (Pickpocket)… Sometimes ... Read more

Understanding Anti-Asian Racism is a panel discussion designed to tackle the grim real-ities of anti-Asian racism in America. This event will explore the deep-rooted historical context of anti-Asian sentiment, tracing its origins and evolution throughout American history. The panelists will present current trends and statistics, shedding light on the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes in ... Read more

Join us to hear the highlights from the latest Nonprofit Power Report (spoiler alert: community members engaged by nonprofits vote at significantly higher rates across demographic groups!). You'll also hear from organizations helping build a more equitable democracy through nonpartisan voter engagement. You’ll leave inspired and equipped with the tools to empower your community to ... Read more

Join us for this engaging conversation on "The Power of Advocacy in Film.” We'll learn from the filmmakers behind "California’s Forgotten Children" and "Upstream, Downriver," about how their films have been used as tools for advocacy and change.

For our spring Town Hall, we are focused on how AAPI artists are using the body as a canvas and instrument in their practices. Lasting legacies of racism have caused matters of flesh, personal beauty, and inhabiting the body to be central subjects of investigation for our community. As AAPI tattoo and body artists have ... Read more

Honoring the Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present a short documentary, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN, by Della Chen. Premiered at the Asian American International Film Festival in July 2023, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN documents the legacy of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team which was formed in ... Read more

Yashica Dutt’s debut book Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving India’s Caste System blends personal memoir, research, and incriminating analysis of caste’s influence in India over everything from entertainment to judicial systems. She decodes the hidden dynamics of caste oppression through her own personal experience as a Dalit woman.

Join us for a book talk with Professor Adrian De Leon, who will discuss his new work, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and light refreshments will be served.

The Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more

Honoring the Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Della Chen‘s short documentary, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN. Premiered at Asian American International Film Festival in July 2023, SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN documents the legacy of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team which was formed in 1952. And for ... Read more

Honoring Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with Tessa Hulls, an artist, writer, and adventurer, as she delves into her genre-defying graphic memoir, Feeding Ghosts. This touching narrative interweaves the lives of three generations of women in her family: her Chinese grandmother, Sun Yi; ... Read more

The Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) proudly presents Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Asian Heritage Month co-chairs are Mark Goodloe, Technical Director in the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center; Albert Lee, Student Success Outreach and Programming Coordinator; Lisa White, Videographer, the BMCC Media Center and Erwin Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. ... Read more

Join us for a conversation on China's foreign policy with Keith Bradsher, Beijing Bureau Chief for The New York Times; Zoe Zongyuan Liu, Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Dave Barboza, co-founder of The Wire Digital Inc., moderated by Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations. Q&A to ... Read more

Hosted and co-sponsored by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) The one-day summit will focus on cultivating and transforming leaders in their careers within the higher education space. Together, we will engage in curated professional development topics that address challenges that ... Read more

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about Arab American New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue ... Read more

Join us for a discussion with the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin on her newly released book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order, in cooperation with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). As the global order continues to evolve, it seems that the dollar’s ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging evening with Cassindy Chao, the highly respected dating coach, matchmaker, and author of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success. This event offers a deep dive into how traditional Chinese wisdom can influence modern dating practices, especially through the lens ... Read more

Experts discuss the impact of New York's controversial reforms to the cash bail system.

Darye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture.

Join Malikah for an unforgettable experience at their inaugural Ramadan Night Market in Astoria, Queens! From 9pm to 1am. Malikah is a grassroots movement that facilitates opportunities for women to come together in sisterhood, to engage in critical reflection and education, to build habits of self-love, and to cultivate action-oriented communities prepared with the tools ... Read more

This interdisciplinary conference features three panels to explore different modalities of translation—linguistic, affective, gestural, spectral—that are being utilized or invented within contemporary queer Korean studies. We highlight the distinctive contributions of Korean writers, artists, translators, and scholars to the common question of what it means to gain a global audience. This exploration aims to scrutinize ... Read more

Jan Lee, Activist, Co-Founder, Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) will be joined in conversation with Professor Alvin Eng. Jan Lee will discuss mobilizing the Chinatown/Asian American community in protests against the Mega Jail to be built in Chinatown that threatens the unique character and lifestyle of the Chinatown community. He will also discuss his role ... Read more

The panel will explore lessons to be learned from Black, Latinx, and Asian American freedom struggles. Diane C. Fujino, Professor of Asian American Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara Max Krochmal, Professor of U.S. History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans Genesis Lara, Assistant Professor, Afro-Latino Studies, Department of Chicano/Latino ... Read more

As the run-up to the November 5 elections heats up, so does the need for the media to focus on the races and issues that matter to the communities they cover. Election season is also an opportunity for community media to expand their readership and reach. Delivering high-impact, in-depth stories on tight deadlines and expanding ... Read more

The Panel is designed as a forum to mark Dalit History Month, and is made possible by the University Life at Columbia University, Office of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The event is scheduled for April 4, 2024 5:30 - 7 ... Read more

Presented by AAWW and Books Are Magic, join us to celebrate Crystal Hana Kim's The Stone Home, a hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center. Crystal will be in conversation with Julia Phillips.

Dive into the dynamic world of writing about arts and culture, featuring seasoned professionals who have left a significant mark on the field. The conversation will span topics like freelancing, pinpointing reliable sources, crafting compelling story pitches, and navigating the challenges within the ever-evolving arts journalism landscape.

Sienna R. Craig  Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College Abstract:  For centuries, people from the Nepal Himalaya have relied on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade as a way of life. Among some communities, seasonal migrations to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and cities in North India for trade ... Read more

Imagine a future where same-sex couples can conceive children genetically related to both parents—as in Ai Hasegawa’s (Im)Possible Baby. Hasegawa, who addresses key societal dilemmas and ethical questions through her speculative design projects, was selected to represent Japan in New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. At this talk, hear from Hasegawa about ... Read more

COMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on ... Read more

Dr. Rodriguez will be delivering a compelling discussion about the vital role that the Asian American community plays in bolstering Environmental Justice. This public talk will be held in honor of Earth Month. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how different communities contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability.

फ्लशिंग टाउन हॉल में होली मनाएं ! Save the date for Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert, a celebration of Spring and new beginnings, curated by artistic director Abha Roy. More details to be announced in the coming weeks! Celebrate spring and new beginnings with Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert curated by ... Read more

China Institute in America is honored to present an exclusive conversation with the internationally acclaimed author, Yan Geling. Join us for a captivating session where literature meets life, offering insights into the creative world of one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary fiction. Yan Geling will delve into her new book, "Milati," followed by ... Read more

The Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more

We are so happy to be presenting our Solo Studio Showcase this April 6th This iteration features some emerging talent alongside established artists in the classical genre. The performances are followed by a Q/A where the artists share their process and practice. We are very excited to present these wonderful dancers in our Solo Studio ... Read more

Join us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Senior Fellow, and Sean Chung, CEO ... Read more

GETSEA (Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asia) is teaming up with the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to screen four short films by Cambodian filmmakers. Each of the four films is created by and focuses on a different ethnic group in Cambodia—the Khmer, Jarai, Karvet, and Bunong. The four films come together under ... Read more

A hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center, The Stone Home is a stunning work of great emotional power from Crystal Hana Kim, the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.

Starting in 1910, Angel Island was utilized as the western point for immigration. Largely designed to control the flow of Chinese migrants after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Angel Island is host to many stories of exclusion and restriction. Join us to learn more about the immigration process through the lens ... Read more

Join us to learn more about Electoral Disinformation in Asian American communities and discussion on the impacts of generative AI in spreading disinformation during the 2024 election cycle. The session is part two to NCAPA's Disinformation 101 training, hosted last fall.

Asians and Asian-ness have long circulated in literature, cinema, and pop culture as figures of science fiction threat and fantasy—what Michelle N. Huang has identified as the “inhuman figures” of robots, clones, and aliens. Beyond these techno-orientalist stereotypes and tropes, however, lies the shadow of social and economic forces that have materialized the injustice of ... Read more

On Thursday, April 11, China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) will host Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West. Join us for a networking lunch and conversation with Diplomat and Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Bilahari Kausikan as he dives into decoding Indo-Pacific Relations. In today’s rapidly ... Read more

Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new ... Read more

What are the top AI trends for 2024? How is the rapid rise of AI reshaping the business landscape in the U.S. and Japan, and what implications does this hold for employees as well as companies? Which roles are well-positioned to flourish in the midst of the AI revolution? Japan is coping with a declining ... Read more

In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them.

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Go, presented in partnership with the New York Institute of Go (NYIG). This ancient game, which originated in China over 4,000 years ago, is a revered element of the Four Arts 琴棋书画 (Guqin, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).

Come and attend the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans for an Asian America Community Meet-Up at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center! Enjoy an in person opportunity to meet community members and connect at the beautiful Lobby Stage. At 7:30 PM, DJ Wemi an international NYC born Nigerian model, producer and DJ will be sharing ... Read more

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are opening our doors to artists and members of our community interested in learning more about each organization’s programs and services. Not only do the two organizations share space, we share a common mission to support artists through a variety of programs. ... Read more

TEDxCUNY has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing.

Join the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive audition experience on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment. During the workshop, we will discuss best practices and open the space for questions to better position yourself for success. The workshop will be led by Victor Farinas, Casting Administration Manager, Talent Casting Strategy ... Read more

Naomi Watanabe is a world-renowned Japanese comedian, actress, model, and inclusive fashion designer. Affectionately known as "The Japanese Beyoncé," Naomi has captivated audiences around the world with her viral performances and hilarious celebrity impressions.

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

Daniel José Gaztambide, assistant professor of psychology at Queens College and director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology, will share some of the research his lab has been conducting at the intersection of decolonial feminism, cross-cultural anthropology, and the psychology of race/gender prototypicality. Talk will take place via Zoom. Part of the Clinical ... Read more

AABDC is proud to announce our partnership with Bank of America on the Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Technical Assistance Program.  We would like to invite Asian-owned small businesses to attend the event and they will receive : An opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Grant. Free technical assistance from our valued partners. Networking ... Read more

This annual symposium explores issues, concerns, and research findings pertinent to Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders in higher education through multidisciplinary lenses. Our goal is to create a better understanding of issues affecting the AAPI community on college campuses as well as promote inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity among AAPI and allies. This year’s theme is ... Read more

China Institute in America, in partnership with The Chinese Financial Association (TCFA), is proud to host a forthcoming event focused on "US-China Techno-Geopolitics and Business Reality." This gathering comes at a time when the US-China relationship has seen positive developments, yet the realms of trade, security, and technology remain at the forefront of their diplomatic ... Read more

The time for denial is over. Across the Global North, the question of how we should respond to the climate crisis has been answered: with a shift to renewables, electric cars, carbon trading, and hydrogen. Green New Deals across Europe and North America promise to reduce emissions while creating new jobs. But beneath the sustainability ... Read more

Embark on an extraordinary evening with the esteemed actor, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, George Takei! Immerse yourself in a captivating moderated Q&A session where Takei delves into his illustrious career, spanning from Star Trek to Broadway, and culminating with the unveiling of his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom. In conversation with ... Read more

This exhibition and showcase coincides with CCNY’s Third 2024 Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Conference, April 17-19, 2024, which aims to explore the contested legacy of human rights in increasingly uncertain times. RESBAK (RESpond and Break the Silence Against the Killings) is an interdisciplinary alliance of artists, media practitioners, and cultural workers. The primary goal ... Read more

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 

New York’s groundbreaking criminal legal reforms made changes to more than just bail. The legislation overhauled how evidence is shared between prosecutors and defenders—known as discovery—and standardized when and how police should issue “desk appearance tickets,” which allow people to return to court on their own in lieu of pre-arraignment detention. Panelists will shed light ... Read more

Join us for a discussion of the China Initiative, a Trump-era - but potentially revived - effort described by panelist Gisela Perez Kusakawa as "inciting widespread fear of racial profiling for Asian Americans across the country." Other panelists include Daniel Tam-Claiborne, author and Executive Director of The Serica Initiative, and Frank Wu, President of Queens ... Read more

Celebrate the Thai new year festival with members of the New York City Council. Open to the public.

After President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, over 100,000 Japanese Americans and residents of Japanese descent were detained in incarceration camps during World War II. Discover the stories and perspectives of those who were incarcerated and how their experiences in the camps impacted their lives afterward. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour

Join us for a book talk with authors Professor Victor Cha and Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, who discuss their new book, Korea: A New History of South and North with policy director Jonathan Corrado. The Korea Society is proud to be a stop on the famous pink book tour! This important new work of history ... Read more

Roosevelt House Human Rights Program, in collaboration with Scroll, are pleased to present a facilitated discussion with Indian-American Economist, Ashoka Mody, and Hunter College Professor of Economics, Karna Basu, as they discuss Mody's book India is Broken.  Karna Basu is an Associate Professor of Economics at Hunter College & The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Faculty Associate at the Roosevelt ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a captivating evening dedicated to the legendary Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Asian American star, whose luminous journey shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations. This event brings together three distinguished authors, Graham Russell Gao Hodges, Yunte Huang, and Katie Gee Salisbury, ... Read more

Join us for the New York launch of Corky Lee's Asian America, a seminal work that traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice with David Henry Hwang, Mae Ngai, Akemi Kochiyama, and Hua Hsu. Moderated by Chris Kwok.

Captivating performances by world-class WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, presenting the artistic culmination of 36 years of Ms. Kim’s choreographic exploration. This informal studio showing include "WORK in PROGRESS" will sample about 45 minutes of Young Soon Kim’s broad repertoire! Multi-cultural dancers include Mark Willis, James Johnson, Ellie Swainhart, Lacey Baroch, SeoHee Choi, ... Read more

For 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new urgency with ... Read more

CUNY educates and employs approximately 265,000 New Yorkers of which at least 85% identify as being part of a minority group. The 2024 Dismantling and Combating Hate Conference will provide discussion about, and tools for, a holistic approach to building a sense of belonging and value among every member of the community at CUNY--from hiring ... Read more

Each year, Committee of 100 hosts an annual Conference & Gala to bring together those with unique and insightful perspectives on the state of Chinese Americans and the future of U.S.-China relations.  Committee of 100 is proud to be hosting its 2024 Annual Conference & Gala and celebrating its 35th anniversary in New York City ... Read more

Stop by for lunch and tea with Bushra Rehman, author of Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion, Corona, and co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism. Bushra will speak of what inspires her as a queer Asian-American writer, as well as her writing process and techniques. Mingle with others as Bushra ... Read more

53 Washington Square South (KJCC), Room 701 Food justice includes the right to food that is culturally appropriate. That right is challenged in immigrant neighborhoods where the participants and spaces of food production, distribution, and consumption are contested. Manhattan’s Chinatown is a prime example of a neighborhood where food is central to its commerce, cultural ... Read more

Hailing from South Korea, Coreyah is a mesmerizing psychedelic Korean folk music group. With six talented members, they skillfully blend Korean traditional instruments, captivating vocals, guitar, and percussion to create their unique sound. Since their debut in 2010, Coreyah has been at the forefront of a musical revolution, fusing contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while ... Read more

Join Little Thailand community in celebrating Songkran (Thai New Year) and Earth Day with free resources, Thai food and cultural performances!

Join us and meet renowned Chef and TV personality, Chef Martin Yan at China Institute in America for a special in-person signing event celebrating the publication of his latest cookbook, “The Best of Yan Can Cook”. This wonderful cookbook features, among many others, ten favorite recipes from four decades of the “Yan Can Cook” television ... Read more

What role do four spaces have in shaping culture in Chinatown? Through a guided tour of an iconic Asian department store, an activist architecture gallery, a community library, and the mall where “Chinatown meets high fashion,” participants will gain an understanding of what role these spaces play in shaping Chinatown. The tour will feature talks ... Read more

The film Sight, starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Ming Wang's autobiography, From Darkness to Sight, chronicling his journey from childhood in Hangzhou, China, where the dream of becoming a physician was delayed by the challenges of the Cultural Revolution. The film screening will be succeeded by a discussion between Dr. Ming Wang and ... Read more

You’re invited to “Lychee Martini,” an all-inclusive stand-up comedy show centering the voices of Asian women in comedy. April 20 lineup: Kyle Marian (Banana Ketchup) Ricky Sim (NY Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe) Zubi Ahmed (Ramy S3, Kutti Gang) Hosted by Lee Lan and Andrea Wang Discover the range of Asian comedic talent in NYC + ... Read more

Zero Waste is a timely documentary film that explores the current recycling efforts in South Korea through the personal stories of six changemakers. These individuals are advocates for a circular economy who fight against the ongoing plastic waste pollution crisis in the country which has been aggravated by the recent global pandemic. To better understand ... Read more

Join Shrujana N. Shridhar, a Mumbai-based artist and illustrator, and Christina Dhanuja, the co-founder of Dalit History Month, for a presentation on the literary and political movements led by the Dalit Panthers. This conversation will delve into the Dalit Panther Archive’s digitized treasures—posters, magazines, and revolutionary poetry—and their transformative impact on Marathi literature.

2023 marked a significant year for U.S. diplomacy in Southeast Asia as the United States signed comprehensive strategic partnerships with both Vietnam and Indonesia, advanced negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), and established the first U.S.–ASEAN center in Washington, DC. While Southeast Asia serves as a key driver of economic growth in ... Read more

From the early ’70s onwards, Indian cinematographer Navroze Contractor—who passed away last year at age 80—blazed a trail of radical image-making. Trained in fine arts, photography, and cinematography, Contractor wielded the camera as a weapon and a paintbrush, capturing both the thrills and the throes of popular uprisings in films that defined political documentary in ... Read more

Ayoung Kim joins us to present a selection of her speculative fiction–inspired shorts, including the US premiere of Delivery Dancer’s Sphere (2023), for which she was the first Korean artist to receive the Prix Ars Electronica. While Kim’s practice draws on legacies of cyberfeminism and video game design, her videos, installations, and performances are equally ... Read more

This book talk will take place in person at Chatham Square Library AND online.  Come celebrate the paperback book launch of Ava Chin’s Mott Street: a Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming. Ava will be in conversation with Lucy Yu, proprietor of Yu and Me Books, Ken Chen, Assistant Professor and Associate Director ... Read more

Guest speakers reviewing Annual Filings, State Registration, Financial Audits, and IRS 99. This is part of a series of six (6) training workshops to help LGBTQ and BIPOC leaders survive and thrive. The trainings are over video digital conference. FREE but $5 donation requested for this training provided after registration. These trainings are supported by ... Read more

What are the current cultural challenges AAPI as well as LGBTQ+ students face in the educational pipeline to law school? Securing work in NYC? Join us for a virtual panel to discuss the current landscape and learn about resources and support for those wanting to apply to law school or on their way into the ... Read more

Urban Ecologies on the Edge: Making Manila’s Resource Frontier explores the multiple, paradoxical stories of urban provisioning through the example of Manila’s socio-ecological relations with nearby Laguna Lake. The book received the 2022 AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography and the 2024 Benda Prize for First Book on Southeast Asian Studies.

Join us for an in-person event with San Franciscan attorney and Cartoonist-in-Residence, Eddie Ahn, for a discussion of his debut graphic memoir Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice. Joining Eddie in conversation is critically acclaimed writer Kristen Radtke. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's ... Read more

We are pleased to announce Asian American Studies in the 2020s: Disciplinary, Ethnic, Diasporic Identities as the theme for our 2024 conference. Since its inception, Asian American Studies has been particularly sensitive to histories of inclusion, marginalization, exclusion, and elision—in political life, narratives, and canons. In our (post) 9/11 and COVID moment of heightened political ... Read more

Join the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders and women leaders from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front side in the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao, including  Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, for a discussion about their peacebuilding/government-building work. In-Person at 8th Floor, UN Church Center & Virtual Attendance

Join bestselling author Stacey Lee, The New York Public Library, and teens across the country for a special virtual discussion of The Downstairs Girl, the latest title in our national Teen Banned Book Club. About the Book By day, 17-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel daughter of one of the ... Read more

You’ve got a great idea for a book, but you don’t have a publisher. Choosing to publish your own work is a viable and powerful alternative to the traditional approach. Should you do it yourself or pay a company to do it? In this informative and practical Toolbox you’ll learn the essential steps of self-publishing. ... Read more

Join us to meet with one of the featured artists, Kelly Wang, in our current Shan Shui Reboot: Re-envisioning Landscape for a Changing World Exhibition and learn first-hand stories of her creative process. You will get to chat and interact closely with Kelly during the program. As a promising emerging artist, Kelly seamlessly blends contemporary ... Read more

New York Classical Players performs Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No. 1, written while Britten was living in New York at the beginning of World War II, paired with recitations of poetry and correspondence from the New York Public Library's W.H. Auden archive, followed by a performance of Dimitri Shostakovitch's tragic war memorial, string quartet no. ... Read more

MOCA is honored to invite Master Sherry Zhang to conduct a Tai Chi workshop for mental wellness. The essence of Tai Chi as a path to mental wellness lies in its harmonious blend of movement, breath, and mindfulness. In this 90-minute Tai Chi workshop designed for mental health, participants not only learn about the mental ... Read more

Join NYSEAN for a discussion of recent elections and political change in Southeast Asia with: Sheila Coronel, Amy Freedman, John Gershman, Allen Hicken, Sidney Jones, J.M. Lanuza, Kanokrat Lertchoosakul, Ann Marie Murphy, Nava Nuraniyah, Jonathan Corpus Ong, Margaret Scott, and Meredith Weiss. This conference aims to place recent Southeast Asian elections in context by analyzing what kind of political change has occurred as well as ... Read more

Chinatown Photo Album is a community-sourced archive of family photographs and stories connected to Manhattan’s Chinatown. Over the past year, the project has gathered submissions with the goal of highlighting the everyday moments, milestones and memories that shape the neighborhood. Now, Chinatown Photo Album has created a free zine for community members that showcases these ... Read more

The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, returns to Asia Society New York, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists, writers, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing, art, architecture, history and politics.

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

Welcoming Potri Ranka Manis to the Pasifika Series! The April offering is Mindanao Dances, indigenous dances from the southern Philippines. This 90-min, open-level workshop will immerse participants in the living tradition of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, southern Philippines, through a somatic experience of ancestral legends, epics, and myths. From the time-honored epic, Derangen, these ... Read more

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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