BMCC Asian Heritage Month 2024

Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) proudly presents Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Asian Heritage Month co-chairs are Mark Goodloe, Technical Director in the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center; Albert Lee, Student Success Outreach and Programming Coordinator; Lisa White, Videographer, the BMCC Media Center and Erwin Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. ... Read more

Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about Arab American New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue ... Read more

Cassindy Chao: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love

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

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging evening with Cassindy Chao, the highly respected dating coach, matchmaker, and author of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success. This event offers a deep dive into how traditional Chinese wisdom can influence modern dating practices, especially through the lens ... Read more

$6

The Philosophy of Korean Tea

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Darye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture.

Malikah Ramadan Night Market

Steinway Street (Queens) Steinway Street, Queens, NY

Join Malikah for an unforgettable experience at their inaugural Ramadan Night Market in Astoria, Queens! From 9pm to 1am. Malikah is a grassroots movement that facilitates opportunities for women to come together in sisterhood, to engage in critical reflection and education, to build habits of self-love, and to cultivate action-oriented communities prepared with the tools ... Read more

Queer Translation: Transnational Korean Literature, Art, and Criticism

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

This interdisciplinary conference features three panels to explore different modalities of translation—linguistic, affective, gestural, spectral—that are being utilized or invented within contemporary queer Korean studies. We highlight the distinctive contributions of Korean writers, artists, translators, and scholars to the common question of what it means to gain a global audience. This exploration aims to scrutinize ... Read more

Conversation with Community Activist Jan Lee and Big Fight in Little Chinatown Documentary

Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY

Jan Lee, Activist, Co-Founder, Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) will be joined in conversation with Professor Alvin Eng. Jan Lee will discuss mobilizing the Chinatown/Asian American community in protests against the Mega Jail to be built in Chinatown that threatens the unique character and lifestyle of the Chinatown community. He will also discuss his role ... Read more

Blueprint for Solidarity: Black, Latinx, and Asian American Freedom Struggles

Brooklyn College Library 2900 Bedford Avenue, Room 242, Brooklyn, NY

The panel will explore lessons to be learned from Black, Latinx, and Asian American freedom struggles. Diane C. Fujino, Professor of Asian American Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara Max Krochmal, Professor of U.S. History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans Genesis Lara, Assistant Professor, Afro-Latino Studies, Department of Chicano/Latino ... Read more

How to Cover an Election

As the run-up to the November 5 elections heats up, so does the need for the media to focus on the races and issues that matter to the communities they cover. Election season is also an opportunity for community media to expand their readership and reach. Delivering high-impact, in-depth stories on tight deadlines and expanding ... Read more

Exploring Intersectionality: Caste, Gender & Sexuality

Columbia University - International Affairs Building (SIPA) 420 West 11th Street, New York, NY

The Panel is designed as a forum to mark Dalit History Month, and is made possible by the University Life at Columbia University, Office of Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The event is scheduled for April 4, 2024 5:30 - 7 ... Read more

CRYSTAL HANA KIM: THE STONE HOME

Books Are Magic 122 Montague Street, New York, NY

Presented by AAWW and Books Are Magic, join us to celebrate Crystal Hana Kim's The Stone Home, a hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center. Crystal will be in conversation with Julia Phillips.

Navigating the Arts and Cultural Journalism Landscape

Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens, NY

Dive into the dynamic world of writing about arts and culture, featuring seasoned professionals who have left a significant mark on the field. The conversation will span topics like freelancing, pinpointing reliable sources, crafting compelling story pitches, and navigating the challenges within the ever-evolving arts journalism landscape.

Himalayan Lives between Nepal and New York

NYU King Juan Carlos Center 53 Washington Square South, New York, NY

Sienna R. Craig  Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College Abstract:  For centuries, people from the Nepal Himalaya have relied on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade as a way of life. Among some communities, seasonal migrations to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and cities in North India for trade ... Read more

Marriage Unbound: State Law, Power, and Inequality in Contemporary China

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

Drawing on extensive archival and ethnographic data, paired with unprecedented access to rural Chinese courtrooms, Ke Li presents not only a stirring portrayal of how these women navigate divorce litigation, but also a uniquely in-depth account of the modern Chinese legal system.

(IM)POSSIBLE BABY: Art, Ethics & Biology

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

Imagine a future where same-sex couples can conceive children genetically related to both parents—as in Ai Hasegawa’s (Im)Possible Baby. Hasegawa, who addresses key societal dilemmas and ethical questions through her speculative design projects, was selected to represent Japan in New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. At this talk, hear from Hasegawa about ... Read more

$16

Stephanie Chou – Comfort Girl at Joe’s Pub

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

COMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on ... Read more

$25

Asian Americans and Environmental Justice

Dr. Rodriguez will be delivering a compelling discussion about the vital role that the Asian American community plays in bolstering Environmental Justice. This public talk will be held in honor of Earth Month. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how different communities contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability.

Holi Dance Concert

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

फ्लशिंग टाउन हॉल में होली मनाएं ! Save the date for Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert, a celebration of Spring and new beginnings, curated by artistic director Abha Roy. More details to be announced in the coming weeks! Celebrate spring and new beginnings with Flushing Town Hall’s annual Holi Dance Concert curated by ... Read more

$15

Conversation with Yan Geling: Unveiling Journeys and Narratives

China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

China Institute in America is honored to present an exclusive conversation with the internationally acclaimed author, Yan Geling. Join us for a captivating session where literature meets life, offering insights into the creative world of one of the most distinguished voices in contemporary fiction. Yan Geling will delve into her new book, "Milati," followed by ... Read more

$10

Young Korean Artists Series: Story Up Shorts in New York

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

The Young Korean Artists Series began as a continuous partnership between the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ Cultural Foundation in 2022. The Series aims to discover and support a new generation of Korean artists across different artistic genres. Firmly believing that the growth of emerging artists is essential to contributing to the cultural ... Read more

Jiva Solo Studio Showcase

Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

We are so happy to be presenting our Solo Studio Showcase this April 6th This iteration features some emerging talent alongside established artists in the classical genre. The performances are followed by a Q/A where the artists share their process and practice. We are very excited to present these wonderful dancers in our Solo Studio ... Read more

$25

Recapturing Lost Ground on North Korean Human Rights, with Ambassador Julie Turner

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Join us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Senior Fellow, and Sean Chung, CEO ... Read more

GETSEA Simulcast Film Screening of Short Films by Cambodian Filmmakers

GETSEA (Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asia) is teaming up with the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to screen four short films by Cambodian filmmakers. Each of the four films is created by and focuses on a different ethnic group in Cambodia—the Khmer, Jarai, Karvet, and Bunong. The four films come together under ... Read more

Crystal Hana Kim: The Stone Home with Susan Choi

The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY

A hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center, The Stone Home is a stunning work of great emotional power from Crystal Hana Kim, the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.

Untold Immigration History: The Angel Island Immigration Station

Starting in 1910, Angel Island was utilized as the western point for immigration. Largely designed to control the flow of Chinese migrants after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Angel Island is host to many stories of exclusion and restriction. Join us to learn more about the immigration process through the lens ... Read more