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Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective
Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College/CUNY 135 East 22nd Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThe Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955, Shandong Province, China). The works on display span nearly sixty years, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast ... Read more
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Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsFor over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.
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Heart on Fire, Brain on Ice: Philippine Nonfiction since 2000
Museum of the Moving Image 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NYNon AAARI EventsDirect and political in their aims, these documentaries, features and shorts mostly unreleased and unseen in the United States, take a clear-eyed view of the Philippines’ most exploited—landless peasant farmers, urban poor displaced by development, generations of indigenous families affected by toxic waste left behind by U.S. military bases—as well as those among them who ... Read more
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Lucky FM 2
The Club 74A East 4th Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsSlant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes, drums, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps, the International Hotel, Vincent Chin, and today. Performed viscerally through ... Read more
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Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory, historical memory, feminism, democracy, and education
Non AAARI EventsSince 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible.
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Protecting Your Mental Health While Doing Voter Engagement
Non AAARI EventsAs mental health awareness has grown, access to care and meaningful influence over the systems that shape it have not kept pace. Younger generations in particular are experiencing higher rates of anxiety and depression while also facing barriers to both care and civic participation. This webinar brings together leaders from the National Alliance on ... Read more
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Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo’s Birth: Exhibition Opening & Presentation
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThe Korea Society is honored to host a special exhibition and presentation honoring the life, enduring vision, and profound legacy of Kim Koo—one of the most revered leaders of the Korean independence movement. As a central figure in the Korean independence movement and the President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, Kim ... Read more
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Queens Borough President 2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
Helen Marshall Cultural Center - Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NYNon AAARI EventsFree and open to the general public: Cultural Performances Honors for Local Leaders Authentic Food
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MOCA and Po Wing Hong – Spring in the Kitchen: Flavors of Renewal
215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA 215 Centre St, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsIn collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a vibrant tasting and conversation celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and traditions of springtime. Centered around seasonal specialties, this program explores how everyday ingredients, from dried fruits ... Read more
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Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
Inspiration Point Center for the Arts 710 Tiffany St, Bronx, NY, United StatesNon AAARI EventsA high-octane, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power.
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Movie: Forge (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsIn this thriller, In Miami, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a ... Read more
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Conversation with Joan Chen: Memory, Identity, Cinema, and Beyond
China Institute of America 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsChina Institute invites you to an evening conversation with acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and writer Joan Chen on her Chinese nonfiction work Catfish 《猫鱼》. Through family stories, the culture memory of Shanghai, behind-the-scenes stories from her film career, and reflections on love, pain, migration, and womanhood, Chen offers an intimate portrait of an artist’s life across ... Read more
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2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYAAARI EventsThe CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY students who are separated by the different campuses, and serve as a central location to display their creative works. Past participants have also had their films screened at the Asian American International Film Festival.
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MOCA PERFORMS – Dialogues with Composers Now
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for timely and resonant live arts, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and film. The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Composers Now to present Dialogues, a special program exploring the ... Read more
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PAC NYC Family Day 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsPAC NYC brings together families and artists for an unforgettable day of indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, live music, and more. Celebrate the stories, voices, and cultures of New York City through engaging activities that will make you feel right at home as you explore the magic of the arts. Reservations are ... Read more
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Chinatown History & Design Tour
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsJoin Mott Street Girls and award-winning graphic designer Zipeng Zhu for a walking tour of Manhattan’s historic Chinatown! Discover vibrant local businesses and uncover the neighborhood’s rich history while diving deep into the signage, graphics, and visual language that bring the streets to life. The starting location for this tour will be shared with attendees ... Read more
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Paper Cutting Workshop: Cutting Through Time
Poster House 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsExplore the timeless craft of Chinese paper-cutting as you transform simple materials into intricate works of art. Learn traditional folding techniques, creating beautiful, symmetrical designs as you uncover the cultural symbolism and enjoy the meditative nature of this peaceful, hands-on practice. This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board, ... Read more
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Outdoor Closing Celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
The Pit at Sara D. Roosevelt Park Sara D. Roosevelt Park (btwn Delancey & Broome Streets), New York, NYNon AAARI EventsJoin us for an outdoor closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026 Saturday May 30th, Free! “The Pit”, Sara D Roosevelt Park between Delancey and Broome 4:30 PM ‘Tongues’ by Yibin Wang – storytelling and interactive games about native languages 5:30 PM BombaYo – a joyous session of bomba, Puerto Rican & African influenced ... Read more
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10th Orchid Pavilion Gathering Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
China Institute of America 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsIn 1930, China Institute of America invited Mei Lanfang to make his triumphant debut on Broadway. Nearly a century later, we proudly present a one-time-only opportunity to once again be immersed in the artistry of an internationally acclaimed Peking opera star. China Institute is honored to host Hu Wenge, a master of the Mei School ... Read more
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2026 Taste of Korea Pop-UP in the Bronx
171 Lincoln Avenue 171 Lincoln Avenue, Bronx, New YorkNon AAARI EventsTaste of Korea Pop-Up! ✨ K-Food | K-Pop Dance | Merch | Performances | Crafts | Games | Family Fun The ultimate celebration of Korean culture is returning to the Bronx as an exclusive Pop-Up experience—and this year, we’re leveling up everything! We know you all might not be able to make it to the ... Read more