• Play – Chinese Republicans

    Laura Pels Theatre 111 West 46th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Coming to Roundabout this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.  Three high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to ... Read more

    $49
  • Exhibition – LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art

    Queens College - Godwin-Ternbach Museum 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art explores the intersection of art and sports through the work of contemporary Asian and Asian American artists. While often considered distinct fields, this exhibition highlights how sport and artistic expression serve as interconnected arenas. Featuring artists and collectives across a wide range of artistic media, LEGENDS examines how artists of ... Read more

  • Play – Jesa

    The Public Theater 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of the “perfect family gathering.” When four estranged Korean American sisters reunite in Orange County to perform their father’s Jesa—a traditional ritual honoring the dead—old wounds erupt, secrets surface, and ghosts (literal and emotional) refuse ... Read more

    $80
  • Connecting the Dots: Data‑Informed Community Stories

    CPC One 45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Connecting the Dots: Data‑Informed Community Stories is the official launch of CPC’s new Impact Map and Interactive Tour! This milestone represents more than two years of dedicated work and hundreds of staff hours to bring our community’s stories, data, and impact to life in a meaningful, accessible way. At the event, you’ll experience 1) a live demonstration of ... Read more

  • The American Promise: Defending Birthright Citizenship

    Non AAARI Events

    The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on birthright citizenship on April 1 in the class action lawsuit Trump v. Barbara. Your support is needed on this high-stakes case for one of our most basic and cherished constitutional rights. Together, the Asian Law Caucus, MoveOn, Popular Democracy, Voto Latino, AALDEF, Vet Voice, and Asian American ... Read more

  • Passing the Torch: Succession Planning for Community Media

    Non AAARI Events

    Instructor: Amy Kovac-Ashley, Executive Directory, Tiny News Collective Succession planning is one of the most overlooked yet critical challenges facing community and ethnic media today. In an era of shrinking local news coverage and growing news deserts, the lack of a clear plan for leadership transition can threaten the survival of entire news outlets. When ... Read more

  • MOCA TALKS with Kip Fulbeck – hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project

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

    Presented during the closing week of hapa.me, the Museum of Chinese in America cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with artist and professor Kip Fulbeck, moderated by Herb Tam, MOCA’s Chief Curator and Senior Director of Exhibitions and Programming. Together, they will reflect on 25 years of The Hapa Project, Fulbeck’s landmark body of work that centers the ... Read more

    $15
  • 5th Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference

    Medgar Evers College 1637 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    This year’s theme, Beyond the Rainbow: Centering Marginalized Voices in the LGBTQI+ Community, invites us to look past surface-level representation and visibility to engage in deeper, more meaningful dialogue about equity, inclusion, and intersectionality within our community. While the rainbow flag symbolizes unity and pride, it also challenges us to recognize that not all experiences ... Read more

  • Writing Legal Lives: Biography, Memoir, and the Law

    CUNY Graduate Center - Skylight Room 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Please join us in this one-day conference exploring the ways in which personal narratives inform our understanding of the law, justice, and ethics.

  • 2026 Asian Americans and STEM Conference: Science in a De-globalizing World

    New York University (370 Jay Street, Brooklyn) 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Led by a cross-disciplinary team from Asian American Studies, Physics, and Computer Science, this project examines the contradictory position of Asian American scientists as both celebrated "model minorities" and perceived security threats. By integrating humanities-driven inquiry with scientific history, the initiative uncovers how U.S. and European imperialism, racial exclusion, and global geopolitics have shaped the ... Read more

  • The DeGrasse Family of New York City

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

    Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala will present on their project examining the life of George DeGrasse and his family, who lived on land in New York City donated by Aaron Burr in the early nineteenth century.

  • NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Matcha & the Hina Doll Festival

    Globus Tea Room 889 Broadway PHC, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a Hinamatsuri Tea ritual featuring a rare Kinin-date ceremony—celebrating seasonal beauty, grace, and Japanese tradition!

    $109
  • National Muslim Women’s Summit

    The Islamic Center of New York City 350 6th Avenue, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Every year, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care, exploring how spiritual grounding, emotional resilience, storytelling, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women. This year’s summit will take place ... Read more

  • National Muslim Women’s Summit | MALIKAH

    The Islamic Center of New York City 350 6th Avenue, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Every year, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care, exploring how spiritual grounding, emotional resilience, storytelling, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women. This year’s summit will take ... Read more

    $250
  • Turang – an Indonesian Film Forum screening

    Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Indonesian Film Forum is proud to present the US East Coast premiere of Bachtiar Siagian's Turang (1957) - a seminal piece of Indonesian film history, rediscovered in 2023 after having declared lost for many years. Turang centers a love story between Batak Karo villager Tipi and Indonesian freedom fighter Rusli during Indonesia's fight for independence ... Read more

    $14
  • The Peking Acrobats

    Queens College - Colden Auditorium 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Prepare to be amazed as The Peking Acrobats® deliver a jaw-dropping performance that defies gravity and belief. This thrilling showcase blends the time-honored tradition of Chinese acrobatics with live music, bold visuals, and cutting-edge special effects—creating a high-flying experience for all ages.

    $37
  • Vibe Coding + AI Prototyping (Online Workshop)

    AAARI Events

    The Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC) and the AAARI Innovators Fellowship team are hosting a 2.5-hour online workshop to help students learn vibe coding and practical AI tools to build quick prototypes and turn ideas into something real. You should attend if you: Have an idea you want to turn into a prototype (app, website, workflow, demo) ... Read more

  • Gallery After Hours: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House

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

    We are delighted to invite you to a private Gallery After Hours tour of Kawai Kanjirō: House to House—the artist’s first solo exhibition in the United States and the only time this collection has left Japan. Enjoy sake and light refreshments, then join Naomi Kuromiya, Senior Research Associate at the Japan Society Gallery, for an insider’s ... Read more

  • Eunbi Kim: it feels like a dream

    National Sawdust 80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Pianist Eunbi Kim makes her National Sawdust debut with it feels like a dream, an intimate solo program exploring family and identity, offering listeners a sound space to reflect on the dreams they carry and pass on. The program features works by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), Angélica Negrón, Pauchi Sasaki, and Sophia Jani for piano, ... Read more

    $40