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Exhibition – LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art
Queens College - Godwin-Ternbach Museum 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall, Flushing, NYNon AAARI EventsLEGENDS: 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
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the 2026 Health Summit
Non AAARI EventsOn March 25th, the 2026 APAICS Health Summit will air virtually. The APAICS Health Summit brings together frontline workers, community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, and elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions on issues that affect our communities and the nation at-large. The Summit will explore topics such as representation in healthcare and research, ... Read more
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The Digital Infrastructure of New York City’s “New Chinatown”
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesAAARI EventsProf. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging “new Chinatown.”
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STRANGERS IN THE LAND
Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall) 2950 Broadway, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsStrangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America Join us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative.
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Curator Tour – LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art
Queens College - Godwin-Ternbach Museum 65-30 Kissena Blvd - 405 Klapper Hall, Flushing, NYNon AAARI EventsExhibition curator Jayne Cole Southard will lead visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into its inspiration, featured artists, and the dynamic intersection of art and sport. The museum is located in Queens College, Klapper Hall 405. The tour is free and open to students and the public. Registration is highly encouraged. To register, please email gtmuseum@qc.cuny.edu.
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Finding Joy Through Food: A Book Talk & Tasting with Yan Geling and Chiang Ching
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsJoin us for an intimate and unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching as they explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.
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Committee of 100 Conversations – Anla Cheng on April 14
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More Than One Child (Screening & Discussion)
Calandra Italian American Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, New York, NYAAARI EventsJoin us for a powerful evening of film and conversation on the human consequences of China’s One-Child Policy with filmmaker Vinit Parmar.
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The Moys of New York and Shanghai: One Family’s Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesAAARI EventsCharlotte Brooks’s gripping tale follows the Moy family’s back and forth across the Pacific and through two world wars, China’s Nationalist and Communist revolutions, and the Cold War—events that the siblings and their spouses helped shape.
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The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art
Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall) 2950 Broadway, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsThe Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art A conversation with author Ted Chiang and Professor Denise Cruz, Columbia University
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Book Event: The Blue House I Loved with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin
south of Bryant Park South of Bryan Park, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsCelebrate The Blue House I Loved with authors Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin — read-aloud, Q&A, and light refreshments! Join us for an evening celebrating a beautiful new children's book — and a true Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship collaboration. The Blue House I Loved is written by award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang (2003 ... Read more
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Suddenly Stateside: Postscript Book Talk
NYU Wagner - Main Event Space, Room 101 105 East 17th Street, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsAbout the book: Marivi Soliven’s deeply felt chronicle of immigration, identity, and reinvention. Thirty years after leaving Manila for marriage, graduate student life, and the uncertainties of America, Marivi Soliven returns with Suddenly Stateside: Postscript—a sharp and funny memoir that spans surviving Martial Law to navigating the INS, from learning the dark arts of American ... Read more
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The Cultural Keepers: Tracing the Historical Footsteps of Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S.
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesAAARI EventsKhánh Lê and Alisha Nguyen will present on their research exploring the history, development, and impact of Vietnamese dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs in five U.S. states with significant Vietnamese populations.
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The Great Global Transformation: The United States, China, and the Remaking of the World Economic Order
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsExperts discuss Branko Milanovic's timely new book on the changing roles of the U.S. and China as global powers.
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Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYNon AAARI EventsGraduating students present their fascinating research in three minutes each at this public showcase, a highlight of the academic year.
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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 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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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.