Play – What Became of Us
Atlantic Theater Company Linda Gross Theate 336 West 20th Street, New York, United StatesWe are thrilled to welcome back Shayan Lotfi (First Gen MixFest 2022) for his Off-Broadway debut directed by Jennifer Chang (The Far Country at Berkeley Rep). Two siblings. One born there. One born here. How do they maintain their connections to The Old Country, and to This Country, and to each other?
Japanese Film Festival Online 2024
The Japan Foundation holds its third edition, the largest one ever for a month. A variety of 23 films will be delivered during the first two weeks, followed by two TV drama series for the subsequent two weeks. These will be streamed for free with subtitles in up to 16 languages, available in up to ... Read more
NuWorks 2024
Theatre Row Theatres 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NYPan Asian Rep culminates its 47th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.
Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Banseok Kwon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, on his newly released book: Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee. Newly released by Harvard University Press, this book ... Read more
Asian Women Giving Circle Grantee-Donor One Day Convening
Nine Orchard Hotel 9 Orchard Street, New York, NYThe Asian Women Giving Circle is organizing its first-ever convening that will bring together our grantees and donors to exchange knowledge and nurture relationships. Rooted in community, learning, and innovation, the gathering will feature panel discussions, an exhibition area, and a participatory art project. As a collective, we aim to further our mission of amplifying ... Read more
Community Empowerment through Data Disaggregation
The Power In Numbers Coalition invites you to participate in an insightful virtual webinar where we will highlight: Federal policy updates on data disaggregation; Showcase our new data platform: the AANHPI Community Data Explorer that puts data and infographics in the hands of the community; and Hear from AA & NHPI-serving organizations on how this ... Read more
2024 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL
Mark Morris Dance Center 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NYOn Thursday, June 27th, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates our 23rd Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region. Committed to developing dance as an important art form, WHITE WAVE scours the globe in search ... Read more
How Can the World Meet Asia’s Climate Finance Needs?
This event also will serve as the official launch of Asia Society Policy Institute’s latest report that takes stock of climate finance flows to developing countries in Asia, analyzes how reforms to the global financial architecture would impact flows, and provides recommendations for moving forward on reform efforts from an Asian perspective.
At the Edge of Empire – Book Talk with Edward Wong
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYWong's new book, At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China, tells the story of a family and a nation that spans decades of momentous change and gives profound insight into a new authoritarian age transforming the world. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with Edward Wong ... Read more
China and Taiwan: Will it Come to Conflict?
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us on Monday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation about The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan, a new book from the Hoover Institution edited by Matt Pottinger, distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and former deputy national security advisor. There are urgent but feasible steps to deter China from ... Read more
Ga Mu Ak: An Evening of Korean Traditional Music and Dance
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYThere is a long tradition in Korea of presenting various performances–singing, instrument playing, and dancing–on one stage. Join us for another enchanting evening of Korean traditional music and dance performances, featuring virtuosos from Korea.
2024 JACL National Convention: Looking into the Future Together
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PABetween July 10 to July 14, 2024, APIAVote, the Japanese American Citizens League, and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates will be hosting their respective leadership summits and national conventions at the same venue, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. Attendees of each event are able to attend free plenaries and breakout sessions/workshops hosted ... Read more
JAPAN CUTS 2024
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesNorth America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 17th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-21 for 30+ curated films from across Japan featuring major blockbusters, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films, and anime. JAPAN CUTS is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, ... Read more
Chinese Immigrants in the South
A little-known part of American history is the Asian immigrants who settled in the South in the 1800s and 1900s. Some were brought to work in agriculture, others established groceries and other businesses. Under Jim Crow segregation, they had different statuses as “Colored” or “White” depending on where they lived and the time. Speaker: Grant ... Read more
APIAVote 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit
Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PAAAPI community leaders and organizers will converge days before the historic Presidential Town Hall for APIAVote’s 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit. This two-day event will arm attendees with the knowledge and connections to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander communities nationwide for the 2024 elections. See Calendar of Events for more convenings happening at this time. ... Read more
2024 OCA National Convention
Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for a memorable and impactful event that celebrates and empowers the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This year, we are partnering with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and APIAVote, two of the most influential organizations in AANHPI advocacy and representation. Together, we will examine the importance of civic ... Read more
23rd New York Asian Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYFor over two decades, the New York Asian Film Festival has been an adrenaline defibrillator jolting audiences out of their seats. The 2024 edition promises to be no different: a 17-day gamma blast of Asia's most electrifying voices and visions! From the opening night cheerleader gem Victory, to the centerpiece assassin anthology The Killers and ... Read more
From Nice to Necessary: Activism for “People Pleasers”
Ever have a moment at a dinner table, where someone says something terrible and you feel you have no choice but to accept it? Have you ever felt like you haven’t done enough about the ongoing genocide happening in front of our eyes, and felt guilty/shameful about it? Maybe you’re doing too much, and are ... Read more
APIAVote Presidential Town Hall
Since 2008, the Presidential Town Hall has served as a crucial national forum for inviting presidential candidates to engage directly with the AAPI community. By providing a dedicated space for candidates to address AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers face-to-face, the town hall offers one of the rare opportunities for this impactful growing electorate to ... Read more
NYC Tanabata Festival
Carl Schurz Park East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the 8th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival on Saturday eve, June 13th! Learn about the folk legend of two star-crossed lovers behind this Japanese summertime tradition which features writing paper wishes to hang on branches, and viewing the stars with telescopes! The story revolves around the deities Princess Orihime, a weaver, and her ... Read more
Prevention is Intervention: Collaborating Across Sectors for Survivors of GBV
FPWA 40 Broad Street, New York, NYIn the United States, we are grappling with systemic pushback against bodily autonomy, and service providers must play a role in advocating against these practices. Join Womankind for a timely and reflective conversation exploring what sits at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health. Using a justice-focused and anti-oppressive framework, speakers ... Read more
2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit
Join Smithsonian educators for this year’s Summit, "Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections." The Summit is a three-day program, occurring July 16-18, 2024, with online, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities for participation. As we gather to explore this year's theme, we will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approaches, which are paramount in gaining a comprehensive ... Read more
Creating a Level Playing Field Summit
Join a portion of the Creating a Level Playing Field Summit virtually on Wednesday, July 17, where senior officers from leading nonprofit organizations and corporate DEI groups share informative updates and generate actionable ideas.
Peter Hessler’s ‘Other Rivers: A Chinese Education’
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin ChinaFile for an evening with author Peter Hessler to discuss his new book, Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Hessler will be in conversation with National Public Radio’s Asia Editor, Vincent Ni. Book sales and signing will follow the discussion. In Other Rivers, Hessler uses his inside view of China’s education system as a vehicle ... Read more
Hyeseung Song: Docile
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn her extraordinary debut memoir Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl, Hyeseung Song expertly weaves together the beauty and complexity of her experience. It is an immigrant story, but also a mother-daughter story, a mental health story, and ultimately a redemption story. Poetic and unflinching, Docile is a lesson in the power of love ... Read more
Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra's Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh ... Read more
Chinatown 360° x Chinatown Photo Album Community Café
Storefront for Ideas 127 Walker Street, New York, NYChinatown Photo Album and Chinatown 360° are hosting a free drop-in event every Friday from July 19 through Aug. 2 from 1-5PM. Stop by their community café to register to vote, collage, digitize family photos, snack on free refreshments, and more! Spearheaded by Immigrant Social Services, Inc. (ISS), Chinatown 360° is a multi-sector and multi-disciplinary ... Read more
Stand Your Ground: Identifying & Responding to Anti-Asian Microaggressions
Have you ever received a statement that you thought was a microaggression? Has anyone ever called you a name or referenced a stereotype that you did not recognize in the moment? Do you wish you’d said something different or something at all? If your answer to any of these questions was “yes,” then you need ... Read more
Basement Bhangra Beyond
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United StatesQueens’ very own DJ Rekha brings the energy of their legendary party Basement Bhangra back to the World’s Borough. Transcending the sonic borders of hip-hop, dancehall and diasporic grooves, they return to Flushing Meadows for Basement Bhangra Beyond with Priya Ragu, a Swiss singer-songwriter born to Sri Lankan-Tamil parents, whose debut LP Santhosam is an ... Read more
Geopolitical Shifts in Asia: What they mean for Pakistan and Regional Stability
Pakistan, a critical player in the South Asia region, plays a pivotal role in regional security and stability. Against the backdrop of change, it is essential to understand how Pakistan's role, alliances, economic partnerships, and security policies are evolving. Pakistan's ability to navigate shifting regional and global dynamics will be crucial to its stability and ... Read more
Building an Equitable Climate Future is Everyone’s Business
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin Shaiza Rizavi, co-CEO at Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen and Steph Speirs, Founder and former CEO of Solstice as they discuss the power of entrepreneurship at the intersection of climate and poverty. They’ll talk about the communities hardest hit and the potential of the ... Read more
Where are the Asian CEOs? With Joy Chen, Satya Anand, and Nishma Gosrani
Join renowned leadership experts Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, Satya Anand, President - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) of Marriott International, and Nishma Gosrani OBE, Partner at Bain & Company, for an insightful exploration into the often-overlooked potential of Asian leaders. Discover how your organization can drive innovation and growth by ... Read more
APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit 2024
The APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large. Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities ... Read more
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Event
The White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) invite you to tune into an AA and NHPI-focused mental health convening on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This event—marking National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—will provide updates from the Biden-Harris Administration on its ongoing work to support the ... Read more
Minsoo Kang: The Melancholy of Untold Story
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYA beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Minsoo Kang discusses his debut novel with ... Read more
Opening Reception: Voyage 2024 – Floating Scars
Queens College (Klapper Hall) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Room 404, Flushing, NYJoin the Queens College School of Art for Voyage 2024 - Floating Scars, a solo exhibition by Professor Chang Ho Hong. The exhibition will be on view at the Klapper Hall Gallery (fourth floor) from July 25 through August 2. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm. Professor Hong, a renowned contemporary Korean artist and ... Read more