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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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Korean Cinema’s Celluloid Fever: The 1970s
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThis May, FLC and Subway Cinema explore a transformative time period in Korean cinema and its influence on the films of today, including rare archival prints and new restorations of some of the most daring and emotionally charged filmmaking in Korean history. Use CELLULOID70S in the promo code box at checkout, and enjoy a discount ... Read more
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Dance – Here NOW So Long
New York Live Arts 219 West 19th Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsHere NOW So Long is utterly compelling multimedia dance theater work marked by remarkable versatility and choreographic virtuosity of Young Soon Kim. Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion through 12 vivid scenes, weaving together panoramic video imagery, a live performance of an original score of guitars and electronics, and the fluid, ... Read more
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Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live
Citi Headquarters 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThe Korea Society is honored to announce the return of the 2026 Startup Scene annual forum, “Startups in Focus: AI Powering the Way We Live.” This year, the annual forum brings together founders, investors, and technology leaders shaping the next chapter of applied artificial intelligence, examining how AI is transforming the way we live, work, ... Read more
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2026 Nonprofit Leadership Forum: From Insight to Action
Fraunces Tavern 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY, United StatesNon AAARI EventsJoin us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the historic Fraunces Tavern for insightful discussions on the issues that matter most to nonprofit leaders. Enjoy lunch while gaining valuable industry insights, then stick around for a networking happy hour to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate being part of New York City’s vibrant nonprofit ... Read more
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Health Equity in Uncertain Times: A Fireside Chat with Maryland Secretary of Health Meena Seshamani
Non AAARI EventsIn celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum welcomes Meena Seshamani, Maryland Secretary of Health, for a timely fireside conversation with APIAHF President & CEO Juliet K. Choi. Drawing from her leadership at both the federal and state levels, Secretary Seshamani will reflect on the evolving healthcare landscape and ... Read more
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Film Screening: In Search of Bengali Harlem
LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYNon AAARI EventsIn Search of Bengali Harlem follows filmmaker Alaudin Ullah on a journey from Harlem to Bangladesh as he uncovers his parents’ past and explores the history of South Asian and Muslim American communities in New York City. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ullah, producer and co-director of the film. The ... Read more
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The ‘Jin Chao’ effect: What one ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ character reveals about Asian American power and representation
Non AAARI EventsIn this Equity Pulse conversation, Georgia Lee (Committee of 100 member, filmmaker), Jeff Yang (author, cultural critic) and Phil Yu (content creator, editor) will explore how thoughtful advocacy strengthens community influence. They'll examine what it means to shift from demanding visibility to claiming agency and how Asian Americans can lead these conversations with nuance intact.
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AAPI Data/NCAPA – Monthly DNA Forum
Non AAARI EventsWe have a timely and thought-provoking discussion planned for this month. NCAPA will share updates on major federal policy developments, including what the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision could mean for electoral access and representation. We’re also excited to welcome Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, Senior Policy Director at National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. Fajer will ... Read more
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Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation
Baruch College Mishkin Gallery 135 East 22nd St, New York, New YorkNon AAARI EventsPlease join the Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College for a panel discussion, Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation. Panelists include artist Zhen Guo, artist and Guerrilla Girls member Christina Schlesinger, artists and curators Susan Grabel and Lori Horowitz, art historian and curator Gail Levin, and moderator Maika Pollack, Executive Director and Chief Curator of ... Read more
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MOCA x Tea Drunk – International Tea Day Celebration
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsCurious about salt and ginger tea from the Tang Dynasty? Interested in sampling teas from across China’s tea-producing regions? Want to compare Chinese and Japanese teas side by side, or experience ultra high-end milk tea crafted from top terroir leaves? In celebration of International Tea Day, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Tea ... Read more
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Korea On Screen: ‘Break the Chain’ & ‘The Good, the Bad, the Weird’
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThe Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents this special double feature as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York ... Read more
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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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In Conversation | 江青訪談 (Chiang Ching)
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsJoin the Library as we welcome author, actor, dancer, choreographer and director 江青 (Chiang Ching) for a special conversation in Mandarin. Chiang will talk about her two most recent books in the interview: The Trace, 1963-1970 (印記, 1963-1970) published in 2024, about her 7-year life in Taiwan and Turning Eighty (瞬間八十) published in March 2026, ... Read more
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Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesAAARI EventsThe Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop in-person workshop and networking session on "Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities."
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Mapping AAPI New York: The Localized History Project Showcase
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYAAARI EventsJoin the youth researchers of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s Localized History Project for a dynamic showcase of history, storytelling, and collectivity.
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2026 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser
Pier 45 Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY, United StatesAAARI EventsGet ready to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with an unforgettable event — the AAPI 5K Run! Lace up your sneakers, hit the streets, and join us in celebrating the vibrant Asian American & Pacific Islander community while supporting the incredible work of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), other impactful nonprofit organizations, ... Read more
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
Seward Park Library 192 East Broadway, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations.
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Shared Dialogue, Shared Space 2026 – Part 1
Barton Avenue Murray Hill, QueensNon AAARI EventsKorea Art Forum (KAF) invites you to the first three of nine public participatory events of the 2026 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space (SDSS) program. SDSS is an ongoing series of outdoor participatory art events held at accessible community hubs in immigrant neighborhoods around New York City. SDSS offers residents and visitors the unique opportunity to ... Read more
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New York Chinese Cultural Center’s AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsJoin the New York Chinese Cultural Center and MOCA in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of dance and music, featuring performances by NYCCC’s resident company and guest artists.