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
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
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
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
Korean War Armistice Day Salute 2024
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us at The Korea Society to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. This ceremony marks the 71st Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This program will provide perspectives on the experience of a front-line soldier as told by a Korean War veteran, South Korea's ... Read more
Critical Race Theory Summer School: Freedom Summer 2024: No U-Turn on Racial Justice
From state-level voting restrictions to the gutting of affirmative action to the banning of school books that discuss systemic racism, conservative extremists want to force the nation to make a U-Turn on our racial and social justice advances over the past seven decades. At Critical Race Theory Summer School 2024, attendees will receive the tools ... Read more
China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
Baruch College/CUNY 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NYAsian American Business Development Center invites you to a special breakfast networking event focused on strengthening economic and trade relations between China and the U.S. This is a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new business opportunities with leaders from both regions. Guest Speaker: Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of ... Read more
Staying Safe While Covering Elections in AAPI Media
YOU ARE INVITED to join us for an open forum on the unique press freedom and safety threats facing AAPI community media journalists. A goal of this forum is to bring community media journalists in dialogue with experts in these issues. We hope to share your lived experiences in order to educate experts about your specific needs, ... Read more
July Town Hall: Film & Media
Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NYNarrative filmmaker Nick Hartanto will share about his short film “Daly City” – and the winding journey of securing an all-Indonesian cast and majority Asian crew. We’ll also hear from documentary filmmaker Ligaiya Romero about their short film “Becoming the Moon”, about Filipino American artist, Maia Cruz Palileo. RSVP and sign up to a line-up ... Read more
Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo
Join us for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologies to ensure election integrity. Learn how these platforms are identifying and mitigating the spread of false ... Read more
Debut! Yuri Kochiyama Digital Exhibition and Collections Webinar
Yuri Kochiyama is an iconic figure in the Asian American community as a civil rights and social movement builder. We invite researchers, educators, counselors, students, and lifelong learners to learn about Yuri’s journey for social justice through her rare and revealing documents and ephemera left for posterity. Presenters will take you on a tour of: ... Read more
MOCA TALKS – The Legacy of Kuang Qizhao and the Chinese Educational Mission
MOCA cordially invites you to join us for a virtual discussion with scholars Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong, who will delve into the life and legacy of Kuang Qizhao. Kuang was the first Chinese person to write a Chinese-English dictionary and served as the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford, Connecticut, ... Read more
47th Asian American International Film Festival
Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity ... Read more
Author Talks on Policing and Immigrant Detention
Register our next Online Book Event on August 1: Join us for our next online book event with Matthew Guariglia (author of Police and the Empire City. Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York) and Ana Minian (author of In the Shadow of Liberty. The Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the ... Read more
PMH-AANHPI: Mental Health Learning Workshops
Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NYThe PMH-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Learning Workshop is a mental health resilience training that provides information on the history of the AANHPI community in the U.S., how to identify signs of mental health decline, combat the stigma of mental illness, and access free or low-cost mental health services that are culturally relevant. This ... Read more
South Asians and Elections 2024: A Space for Learning, Community, and Action
A community-centered space that offers learning, analysis, and action steps, aligned around values of justice, inclusion, and solidarity for South Asian Americans interested in learning about key issues, taking action for policy change in 2024 elections, and building community.
One Down Community Town Hall: Mental Health
In this age of innovation and digital influence, many perspectives shape the notion of mental health — different cultures, the power of social media, and the accessibility of resources. Learn about the ways Filipino and Filipino-American communities perceive mental health, multidisciplinary approaches to creating ethical solutions, and how media plays a key role in driving ... Read more
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United StatesA Weekend of Races, Performances, and More! Whether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun! For over 30 years, our festival has evolved from its riverside roots to become one of the largest dragon ... Read more
Talk Too Much 2024: Navigating Fuzhou Identity
St. John's University Address, 81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY, United StatesYou know how the story goes: someone in your family — likely your father/mother, uncle/aunt, or grandfather/grandmother — crossed the Atlantic by boat. Then, they opened a take-out restaurant in a corner of this country. From the rural villages back in Fuzhou, they succeeded in carving out a space in America. But with success came ... Read more
Survivor Support Summit – Virtual Programs
A report by API Gender Based Violence states that 21%-55% of AAPI women experience sexual violence. How can we support those who have experienced sexual assault, violence, workplace harassment and gender-based harm? How can we create a culture of consent, respect and love for survivors? How can we end sexual violence altogether? Join us virtually ... Read more
Beijing Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall 157 West 57th Street, New York, NYThis Sunday matinee concert—presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!)—features the Beijing Youth Orchestra, an ensemble newly created by China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Lü Jia, who has performed at Carnegie Hall as conductor of the renowned China NCPA Orchestra, leads this exceptional youth orchestra and the inimitable pipa virtuoso ... Read more
Civic Holidays in Action: Ideas and Best Practices for Your In-Person Celebrations!
A big election year deserves big Civic Holiday celebrations! Whether this is your first year celebrating the holidays or you’re a longtime partner, join us for our first collaborative training to discuss how you can build out creative and impactful in-person celebrations across all the holidays. There's no need to sign up for all the ... Read more
KATIE Live Performance
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYDon't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience rising international R&B and pop sensation KATIE in an intimate setting. The evening includes a reception, live performance, and Q&A session with the artist. KATIE, winner of the fourth season of the Korean TV show "K-pop Star," is making waves in the global music scene.
Workshop on Cancer for LGBTQ APIs
Apicha CHC, with the help of Glenn Magpanaty, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network, will be holding a Zoom workshop on cancer - the myths, prevention, and detection for LGBTQ API New Yorkers. Speakers: Ariela Noy, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Melanie Dulfo, LMSW, Apicha Director of Community Health ... Read more
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Convention
Austin Texas at Hilton Austin 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX, United StatesWe’re thrilled to unveil this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment. It recognizes that amid tough times, our work as Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists is more important than ever. We encourage attendees to be fully present as we gather in the Texas state capital during an election year to engage with what’s happening right ... Read more
AAIFF47 Screenplay Reading: MISSUS
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (14th Floor) 25 West 43rd Street - Rooms 1425/1426, New York, NYAAIFF47 is pleased to present the annual live reading of the winning script of the Asian American International Screenplay Competition. This year’s winner is MISSUS, written by Marissa Carpio and produced by Angelo Santos. Please join us for the World Premiere of this screenplay reading. Afterwards, enjoy a casual happy hour at Snafu (127 E ... Read more
An Evening of Poetry: Emily Lee Luan and Jimin Seo
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYJoin acclaimed poets Emily Lee Luan and Jimin Seo for a poetry reading and conversation. Emily Lee Luan is the author of 回 / Return, a winner of the Nightboat Poetry Prize, and I Watch the Boughs, selected by Gabrielle Calvocoressi for a Poetry Society of America Chapbook Fellowship. A 2023 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Poetry and ... Read more
MOCA TALKS with Melody Yunzi Li: Cultural Mapping of American and Chinese Dreams
MOCA cordially invites you to join an insightful discussion with Dr. Melody Yunzi Li, Assistant Professor in Chinese Studies at the University of Houston and author of Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating the Contemporary Chinese Diaspora in the United States. This event will explore how contemporary Chinese diasporic narratives address the existential loss of home for immigrant ... Read more
A+ Asian Stand Up Comedy
Broadway Comedy Club 318 W. 53rd St, New York, New YorkA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian stand up comedians that New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club.
OCA-NY 2024 Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibit
127 Walker Street 127 Walker Street, New York, NYFor nearly two decades, OCA-NY, in collaboration with local youth organizations, has organized an annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project (HCPAP), held every summer in New York City. HCPAP is a multicultural project that seeks to spread an awareness of hate crimes prevention, promote cross cultural awareness, engage high school students in hate crimes prevention, and ... Read more
Homecoming – Market + Festival, Celebrating AANHPI Mental Health and Welleness
345 Adams Street 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NYA celebration of AANHPI Mental Health featuring over 20 local vendors, professionally led workshops and panels, and live performances!
OCA-NY 2024 Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibit – Opening Tea Party
127 Walker Street 127 Walker Street, New York, NYWelcome to the Tea Party at Art Exhibit! Join us for a delightful afternoon of art appreciation and tea sipping at 127 Walker St. Immerse yourself in a gallery filled with stunning artworks while enjoying a selection of teas and sweet treats. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts ... Read more
Spread the Word, Spread the Vote: Promoting Your NVRD Event
Join us for our exclusive webinar designed to elevate your communication and social media strategies for voter registration campaigns. This session, hosted by Allen Blackwell, the Partnership Coordinator, will feature Clyde, an experienced media strategist known for fostering successful partnerships between organizations and local media. Clyde will share effective methods to enhance your campaign's visibility ... Read more