• Screenings – Parallel Days/Bollywood Nights

    Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

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

    $15
  • 48th Asian American International Film Festival

    Non AAARI Events

    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

    $18
  • MOCA CINEMA – Dancing Home 跳進部落的孩子

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

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

  • AAIFF48 Screenplay Reading: Luke & Emma

    CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

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

  • K-Music Night: Kim Changwan Band & TOUCHED

    Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

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

  • Unpacking the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

    Non AAARI Events

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

  • Data Day: An Exploration of the NYC Public Space App

    Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Branch 107 Norman Ave. at Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

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

  • What We Carry: AAPI Stories in Arts & Writing

    Bank NYC 127 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

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

  • Flushing Town Hall: Summer Artists Celebration

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

    🎨✨ You’re Invited to our Summer Artists Celebration at Flushing Town Hall! 🎉 Celebrate our 2025 Grantees and connect with artists, cultural workers, and organizers shaping Queens. Meet our team, discover resources, and explore collaboration opportunities. 🎶 Enjoy a night of art, music (DJ TBA!), activities, and drinks/light bites in our gallery and garden. 🌟Bring ... Read more

  • Olympic Medalist Kiyou Shimizu: Karate Talk & Demonstration

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

    Olympic Silver medalist and world champion Kiyou Shimizu comes to Japan Society! Meet Shimizu during a special talk and karate demonstration followed by a photo op. Hear about her history with the martial art, what it took to be a champion and her advice for those learning karate in NYC. Influenced by her older brother, ... Read more

    $15
  • A+ Asian Comedy

    318 W 53rd st 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours ... Read more

    $19.88
  • 35th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

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

    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This year, we’re honoring the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition, competition, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to experience one ... Read more

  • Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” Featuring Governor Gary Locke

    Non AAARI Events

    You’re invited to an upcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event—a special spotlight on Committee of 100 Chairman, Governor Gary Locke. A trailblazer in public service, Locke will reflect on his groundbreaking journey and offer personal stories and perspectives from his distinguished career. Governor Gary Locke has served as Governor of ... Read more

  • “CRAASH in Focus: Revitalizing Asian American Studies” Exhibition at Cooperman Library

    Hunter College - Cooperman Library 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    On view on the third floor of Cooperman Library through Sept 2025, CRAASH in Focus: Revitalizing Asian American Studies explores the history of student activism surrounding the Asian American Studies Program (AASP) at Hunter College, from its early foundation in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the revitalization of it in the 2000s and 2010s by ... Read more

  • Highlight Reading Series

    TheaterLab 357 West 36th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Highlight is a reading series designed to showcase the work of playwrights of Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and North African descent. The 11th Highlight Reading Series includes a reading of “LIKE THIS” by 2024 Van Lier Fellow in Theater Borna Barzin.

  • Hong Kong Cinema Classics

    IFC Center 323 6th Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Discover the electrifying and profoundly influential films that launched Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wa into international stardom. Spanning the boom years of Hong Kong cinema from the mid-80s through the early 90s, this series features 11 essential, long-unavailable works from legendary directors John Woo, Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and Ching Siu-tung, all presented in ... Read more

    $19.95
  • K-Film Series: Beyond Liberation

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

    The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents K-Film Series:Beyond Liberation, special film screenings commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation. This event explores the artistic achievements and historical journey of Korean cinema over the past eight decades. The program features a wide-ranging selection of films—from timeless classics preserved by the Korean Film Archive to ... Read more

  • 19th Annual OCA-NY Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibition

    The Storefront 127 Walker Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    OCA-NY's Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Program Exhibit is showcasing at The Storefront, 127 Walker St, NYC 10013.    Dates: August 16,17,19,21,22 in the afternoons.    High school students across NYC have submitted their interpretations of this year's theme "Confronting the Abuse of Power:  Dictate Your Fate, No Fear, No Hate."  Come and be awed by ... Read more