Red Envelope Show 2024
Harman Projects 54 Ludlow Street, New York, NY, United StatesHarman Projects is pleased to announce The Red Envelope Show, a group exhibition curated by Grumpy Bert. Join them on Saturday February 10th at 54 Ludlow Street in New York City for the opening night reception, the show will be on view through February 24th. An advance collector’s preview will be available online before the exhibition ... Read more
Kinding Sindaw: In Honor of the Ancestors
La MaMa Galleria 47 Great Jones Street, New York, NYA non-profit dance theater and resident of La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Kinding Sindaw reclaims and revitalizes the living traditions and oral histories native to the island of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines, and advocates for the self-determination of 63 Indigenous nations, including the Bukidnon, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, and T’boli. Led exclusively by tradition-bearers who ... Read more
Godzilla: Echoes of the 1990s Asian American Arts Network
Eric Firestone Gallery 4 Great Jones, 4th Floor & 40 Great Jones, New York, NYEric Firestone Gallery is pleased to announce a major exhibition exploring the history of Godzilla Asian American Arts Network, which was active in the 1990s. The exhibition will showcase the work of individual artists involved with the network at the time. Spanning two gallery spaces, the show includes established artists and also amplifies the voices ... Read more
Screening – Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
Film at Lincoln Center / Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center 144 West 65th Street, New York, NYUse promo code THIEN for $5 off for screenings 3:30pm or later Winner of the prestigious Camera d’Or for best first film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the enthralling Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. ... Read more
Past Lives and Present Screens: The Movies That Made Asian America
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a very special event that will also serve as the New York launch celebration for New York Times bestselling author Jeff Yang's new book The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America. This candid conversation with Celine Song, director and writer of A24's Past Lives, one of the most critically lauded ... Read more
An Evening of Korean Traditional Dance
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for an enchanted evening of Korean traditional dance performances. Kim Myoseon, Master Instructor of Seungmu (monk's dance), the 27th Important Intangible Cultural Property of the Republic of Korea, and her company present a series of dance performances and provide a fascinating account behind the formation and evolution of Korean dance.
Book launch of “Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir”: Ai Weiwei with Mira Jacob
The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NYLegendary artist Ai Weiwei celebrates the launch of his first work of graphic nonfiction, Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir, through discussion and visual presentation. As a child living in exile through multiple anti-intellectual political movements, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of ... Read more
Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWitness a breathtaking union of Japan’s most talented nihon buyo dancers, featuring the esteemed Hanayagi Motoi and rising young star Azuma Tokuyo (also known as Nakamura Kazutaro in kabuki theater). Nihon buyo, literally meaning “Japanese dance,” encompasses an animated style that draws from traditional kabuki dance techniques. The program begins with Toba-e, a kabuki dance accompanied by live music, which depicts a comical manga story ... Read more
Immigrants’ First Days in the Country
Explore our growing online collection of arrival stories of South Asians to the United States with some dating as far back as the 1940s! We'll be launching this course on January 25, 2024 at 4:30PM EST with a live session! We'd love to see you there.
From Decoupling to De-risk, Is China Still Investable?
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYIn a rapidly changing global business landscape, American companies operating in China are at the crossroads of formidable challenges and abundant opportunities. The China Institute is proud to present a timely program that delves into the intricate and evolving dynamics of American businesses in China. We will explore the ever-evolving landscape, against the backdrop of ... Read more
MOCA TALKS – The Making of Five Senses of Chinatown
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America cordially invites you to an engaging panel discussion on its special exhibition Five Senses of Chinatown, as part of our vibrant MOCA FEST 2024, commemorating the Lunar New Year. This guided conversation will provide an insider’s perspective on the curatorial process and our cross-departmental collaboration, offering a unique understanding of ... Read more
A4 January Town Hall: Home(land)
The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NYIn A4’s first Town Hall of the year, we are focused on land, displacement, and the AAPI-led decolonization, abolitionist, and anticapitalist movements that advocate for equitable rights to exist and make a home. We will be hearing from featured presenters Vivien Sansour of the Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library to discuss their work for a free ... Read more
Untold APIDA Stories: Hmong Breakdance Community in Fresno
Breakdancing in the Hmong communities of Fresno started as a result of community organizing, specifically through diasporic gathering events like Hmong New Year celebrations. As the Hmong immigrant population grew in Fresno by the 1990s, community organizers established resources and gathering spaces. As community centers opened throughout Fresno, Hmong breakdance crews became more prominent as ... Read more
Fostering Asian American Mental Health
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for our first in a series of in-depth conversations this year about mental health within the Asian American community, featuring U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being. The conversation will be moderated by Vicky Nguyen, NBC News Senior ... Read more
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYFounded by the late Taiwanese-American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, the cross-cultural Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company blends Chinese cultural elegance with New York’s modern dance spirit. Their ground-breaking works explore ancient legends reflecting current issues and contemporary dances influenced by Chen’s multicultural experiences in New York. Join us for a program showcasing Chen’s distinctive style and diverse ... Read more
Play + Placemaking for Afro-Asian Solidarity
The Laundromat Project 1476 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NYHow can we design cities to build solidarity between Black and Asian communities? Join artists and urban planners Daphne Lundi and Louise Yeung for a placemaking workshop that taps into our sense of play and imagination by using found objects to envision spaces for Black and Asian futures. Lundi and Yeung will explore how places ... Read more
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Queens College/CUNY (Goldstein Theatre) 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Dragon through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come ... Read more
Screening – Dersu Uzala
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYIn Akira Kurosawa’s Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film, an unexpected friendship arises between a Russian military geographer and the Nanai hunter he has hired to guide his expedition across the Siberian taiga. After the baffling fiasco of his previous film, Dodes’ka-den, and his subsequent suicide attempt, Kurosawa experienced an artistic rebirth with this ... Read more
Oshogatsu: New Year’s Celebration
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate the New Year Japanese-style at our Oshogatsu event that’s filled with fun for the whole family! After watching a riveting Japanese taiko drum performance, kids are invited on stage for a hands-on drum mini-workshop. Families can then welcome the New Year with exciting and traditional activities like New Year’s calligraphy, lion dancing and other ... Read more
Komunidad: Filipinos in the UAE
NYU Abu Dhabi Institute in New York 19 Washington Square North, New York, NYKomunidad: Filipinos in the UAE is a documentary photography project that captures the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE. It offers an intimate glimpse into the daily experiences of four individuals from the Filipino community. Now part of the NYUAD Akkasah Photography Archive in NYU's Special Collections, artist Xyza Cruz Bacani's work is significant ... Read more
Author Talks: Bora Chung & Anton Hur
The author and translator of Cursed Bunny, a National Book Award and International Booker Prize Finalist, are back with a new collection of short stories. A rising star of Korean literature, Bora Chung burst onto the American literary scene last year with the publication of her astounding debut, Cursed Bunny: Stories, translated by Anton Hur. ... Read more
January 2024 Briefing- Voices of the AAPI Community: Unveiling Insights from New AAPI AP-NORC SURVEY
On Tuesday, January 30, APIAVote, AAPI Data and the Asian Americans Journalist Association (AAJA) will be co-hosting the second in the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing series that analyzes findings from the new AAPI Data/AP-NORC Survey. This briefing will focus on AAPI views on the economy, including inflation, student debt, and medical debt.
APA VOICE Redistricting Task Force – Democracy Dies Behind Closed Doors
NY’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) must redraw NY’s 26 Congressional lines by February 28th ... BUT will the public be allowed to weigh in on this process?
Lunar New Year Celebration
Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NYCelebrate the Year of the Dragon at Queens Botanical Garden! Enjoy the lion dance performance, music, crafts, and more. Stay tuned for more details and the schedule of their 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration! $5 Suggested Donation • FREE Admission • $15 Event Parking
View former Asian/American Center Library Collection at Queens College
Former Asian/American Center - Queens College/CUNY 6513 Kissena Blvd - Kissena Hall, Room 312, Flushing, NYVisit the former Asian/American Center (now under the Asian American / Asian Research Institute) at Queens College for a rare opportunity to view the Center's Library Collection of books about Asian Americans, Asia, and the diaspora, including one-of-a-kind research about pan-Asian communities in Queens. The A/AC Collection was moved offsite before the campus closed during ... Read more
Rumbles of Thunder and Endangered Peace on the Korean Peninsula
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYRecent events have heightened military tensions on the Korean Peninsula—North Korea’s successful launch of a military satellite resulting in Seoul’s decision to partially suspend the inter-Korean Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA), and followed by Pyongyang’s deployment of additional forces near its border with South Korea—increasing the chances of conflict on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea's advancements ... Read more
Lunar New Year Celebration
Albee Square 551 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesRing in the Year of the Dragon at Albee Square with DTBK and City Point BKLYN! Enjoy live performances on Albee Square, including traditional lion dances by the Choy Lay Fut Dance Team and music spun live by DJ Boogie!.
Transcending Time: Japanese Art & Technology
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJapanese art has an allure that transcends time, from the resplendent beauty of paintings on golden screens to the elegant lines of ikebana flower arrangements. In modern times, new technologies are revolutionizing our engagement with these art forms. High-precision replicas of precious paintings can be created, allowing the originals to be safely preserved, while still ... Read more
Walking with Lions Artist Talk with Edward Cheng
Think!Chinatown Studio 1 Pike Street, New York, NYJoin us for an intimate conversation with photographer Edward Cheng, the artist behind Think!Chinatown’s new black and white film photography exhibit, “Walking with Lions, and Other Chinatown New Year Traditions”. Deep dive into all things Lunar New Year as Ed, a native to Manhattan’s Chinatown, shares with us about his unique connections and experiences with ... Read more
KYOUNG’S PACIFIC BEAT: NERO
The Brick Aux 628 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesNERO is a Shakespearean, five-act “streamplay” theatricalizing the history from George W. Bush’s War on Terror to our present day as the rise and fall of Nero’s Roman Empire. Set in 64AD in Rome’s Palace of the Frogs, this “state of the nation” tragicomedy invites Black, Indigenous and People of Color to examine how white ... Read more
They Call Me Q – Award-Winning Solo Play
The 14th Street Y 344 E 14th St, New York, NYBack in NYC for 1 night only! Join us for the 220th performance on 2/2/24 Proclaimed "A Theatrical Force" by the Orlando Weekly for her uncanny embodiment of 13 characters and "A Woman Who Shapes the Future" by Fox 5, Qurrat Ann Kadwani searches for identity in her autobiographical one-woman show. THEY CALL ME Q ... Read more
Webinar: Envisioning a Future Myanmar
The junta that seized control of Myanmar’s government in February 2021, triggering a massive, nationwide civil disobedience movement and prompting intensive pushback from regional ethnic armed organizations, still has yet to cede power back to civilian authorities. In the meantime, the unseated civilian leadership continues as the National Unity Government (NUG), while grassroots protest continues ... Read more
Labor Past and Present: Bringing History and Activism Together
Columbia Law School 435 West 116th Street, New York, NYWhat is the value of history to labor? What is the value of labor to history? How might we better bring the lessons of the past to laborers, labor organizers, scholars, students, and the public at large? And how does centering non-traditional labor and underrepresented experiences in labor organizing and labor history help us to ... Read more
Lunch & Learn: The Birth of New York City’s Municipal Government
On February 2, 1653, the States General in The Hague and the Dutch West India Company in Amsterdam issued a charter officially establishing a government structure. On February 2, 2024, join historians and archivists to learn about New Amsterdam, the colonial records at the New York City Municipal Archives, and connect with a celebration of ... Read more
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesAsian Americans are the fastest growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects offers a vital window into the triumphs and tragedies, strength and ingenuity, and traditions and ... Read more
Play – Between Two Knees
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYComing to PAC NYC following acclaimed runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theater and Seattle Rep, this play centers on one family’s story of love, loss, and resilience spanning the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, forced re-education at Indian boarding schools, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the American ... Read more