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
Play – Warrior Sisters of Wu
ART / NY (Mezzanine Theatre) 502 West 53rd Street, New York, NYRomance of the Three Kingdoms meets Pride and Prejudice in this scintillating ensemble tale of two Han Dynasty swordswomen battling tradition to gain love, respect, and self-determination. Preview tickets for $35 (Feb 7 to 10 only), use code WSW35
Performance – Wild Future
Triskelion Arts 106 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, NYWild Future 野未來 represents the unknown yet powerful future that is rooted in the current moment. The rapport that stretches through time breaks dimensions. The expansiveness of the horizon coming from a collapsed blackhole. Consequences come with every decision being made at every moment. This performance consists of two pieces, “ \ \ \ ” ... Read more
Stella and Mozart
Our esteemed Artist-in-Residence, renowned violinist Stella Chen, will be performing two captivating violin concertos by Mozart. Opening with the sophisticated 1st Violin Concerto, followed by her collaboration with celebrated violist Matthew Lipman to deliver the audience-favorite Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola. Under the direction of Dongmin Kim, NYCP is poised to bring Haydn's vivacious ... Read more
Overgrowth/Afterlife: The 26th Cornell SEAP Graduate Student Conference
Cornell University - George McT. Kahin Center for Advanced Research on Southeast Asia 170 Uris Hall, Ithaca, NYThe 26th Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) Graduate Student Conference looks to the afterlives of sites, organisms, and rubble. Turning neither to fatalism nor triumphalism in the Capitalocene, we look instead to Southeast Asians who have repurposed spaces, ecologies, appetites, and objects. We seek out what thrives in the cracks. How have humans and other species ... Read more
Film Series – Japanese Horror
Film Forum 209 West Houston Street, New York, NYSpanning over 90 years of Japanese cinema, from the silent era to the early 21st century, the festival includes work by Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Kaneto Shindō, Ishirō Honda, Takashi Miike, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Hideo Nakata, among many others.
25th New York International Children’s Film Festival
New York International Children’s Film Festival has presented thoughtful, provocative, intelligent film for all ages for over 25 years.
Malikah’s National Muslim Women’s Summit
Islamic Center at NYU 238 Thompson St, New York, NYEvery year Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit. This is our eighth summit and serves as one of the few nation-wide opportunities for social justice minded Muslim women to connect and discuss the current status of Muslim women in America and our collective vision for the future. We will be focused on how to ... Read more
2024 New York Day of Remembrance
Japanese American United Church 255 7th Avenue, New York, NYEvery year, we gather to commemorate the anniversary of the February 19, 1942 signing of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the U.S. military to forcibly remove and incarcerate over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry during WWII. We, our parents, grandparents, their siblings, and their parents were among those who were forced to leave behind everything ... Read more
Untold Korean American History: Sa-I-Gu, The 1992 LA Uprisings
The Los Angeles Uprising, also known as Sa-I-Gu, is a touchpoint in Korean American history – a moment in history that speaks to police brutality, unjust resource distribution, and racial tensions. Fueled by collective grief and cries for justice, the uprising lasted from April 29 to May 4, 1992. Join us to learn more about ... Read more
Korean Reunification: A Fading Prospect?
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for this conversation about prospects for Korean Unification with Jeongmin Kim, Lead Correspondent at NK News / Editorial Director at Korea Pro, Dr. Lee Sang-shin, director of the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy at Korea Institute of National Unification (KINU), and Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy ... Read more
China 2024: What Does the Two Sessions Mean for the Economy, Politics, and Foreign Policy?
Join us for an online discussion on China's Two Sessions and what it means for the country's economy, politics, and foreign policy.
Asian American Identity: at the intersection of perpetual foreigner and pop culture trendsetter
Asian Americans are sweeping film and TV nominations and awards; people can't get enough of K-beauty routines or the latest Chinese food content creators on TikTok. How do we contextualize these experiences in the ever-changing cultural landscape for Asian Americans and others' perceptions of the AAPI community? Our panel will examine data and histories of ... Read more
Breaking Through: Signs of Progress in Shattering Career Advancement Barriers for Asians – A Discussion
Cultural differences, a history of stereotyping, and even unconscious bias can all be foundational elements for the challenges that Asians face when advancing in the workplace. Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a challenge that faces the Asian population on a daily basis. Committee of 100’s Next Generation Leaders program will be spearheading ... Read more
Virtual Briefing: The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States
Please join Rep. Grace Meng and commissioners from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to discuss the Commission's recent report entitled "The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States."
A Portal to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Calm Our Minds ( Event Postponed)
Queens College - Dining Hall Patio Room (DH114) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYWould you like to learn how to use creative writing to deal with anxiety, stress or grief? “A Portal to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Calm Our Minds” is part of a series of workshops and events that focus on mental health in Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, sponsored by the Queens College ... Read more
(YPN) Legal Career Insights: A Panel Discussion
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn the next program of our Young Professionals’ Network series, The Korea Society, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the pursuit of a career in law. Our panel comprises four experienced legal professionals: Karen Kim, Senior Counsel at QBE North America ... Read more
Film Series – A Touch of Wang Hongwei
Metrograph 7 Ludlow Street, New York, NYA classmate of director Jia Zhangke at the Beijing Film Academy, Wang Hongwei would become one of the mainstays of Jia’s cinema from their student days onward—an archaeologist sifting through the debris of a vanished Fengjie in Still Life, an abusive massage parlor customer in A Touch of Sin, the lead in Jia’s 1997 breakthrough Xiao Wu (Pickpocket)… Sometimes ... Read more
International Women’s Day 2024: Tackling the Unfinished Business of Gender Equality
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYHuman security expert Lima Halimi Ahmad, from Afghanistan, and Mitsuru Claire Chino, from the U.S. and Japan, join UN Girls Education Initiative Director Antara Ganguli to take stock of the progress made in narrowing the gender gap on International Women's Day.
Zenga: A New History
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe roundtable associated with the exhibition, None Whatsoever: Zen Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection, explores the origins, evolution, and importance of the Gitter-Yelen Collection of Japanese art. Alice Yelen Gitter and Kurt Gitter will their share experiences and aspirations during the decades-long formation of their collection. A circle of expert curators and scholars will discuss ... Read more
Book Discussion with Thea Huanzon
Philippine Center in New York 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYSentro Rizal New York and the Philippine Consulate General in New York invite you to come and join us for a book discussion with Thea Guanzon featuring her debut novel and the instant New York Times Best Seller, The Hurricane Wars, at the Philippine Center in New York.
Oneness: Music and Movement
Jiva Studio 27-28 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYThis concert presents the music of three artists and mystical poets: Meera Bai, Kabir, and Amir Khusru. The music and songs of these artists represent a pinnacle of mystical and philosophical insight, but presented through the language and emotions of basic human experience. From the pang of separation to the ecstasy of union with the ... Read more
Manhattan’s Chinatown: An Historical Walking Tour
Seward Park Library 192 East Broadway, New York, NYJoin us for a walking tour of Chinatown, provided by Taylor Zhou, former docent at the Museum of Chinese in America. The tour builds on her knowledge to include insight into the social, economic, and cultural life of the community. The tour moves through the historic core of the neighborhood highlighting people and businesses that so captured the public imagination. This tour ... Read more
Paper Dream – A Staged Reading
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYIn honor of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to collaborate with Playwright Lyra Nalan to present a staged reading of PAPER DREAM in remembrance of women detainees on Angel Island, the chief port of entry for Chinese and other immigrants from Asia.
Harmony and Heights: Exploring Tang Dynasty Poetry through the Lens of Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the poetic landscapes of the Tang Dynasty as the Renwen Society at China Institute presents a lecture by Dr. Zhu Qi. A renowned scholar with deep expertise in Chinese literature, Dr. Zhu brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his exploration of the three most celebrated poets of ... Read more
NYCDOE Social Studies and Civics Week 2024
Civics Week is a time each spring for schools across the city to celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of registering to vote. Civics Week includes efforts to get every young person to understand that their voice matters and that they can create change as active participants of their community. We're excited to ... Read more
How To Encourage Students To Start Writing
Queens College - Library (President's Conference Room) 65-30 Kissena Blvd - QNS01 - RO525, Flushing, NYThis workshop will provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss the creation of effective pre-draft activities and assignments that will help students get started on their writing assignments. We’ll discuss brainstorming, organizing, and drafting prompts to help students address common responses to writing assignments like writing anxiety, procrastination, and writer’s block. Faculty in all disciplines ... Read more
Escape to “Dalifornia”
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin author and China Books Review editor Alec Ash in conversation with author Barbara Demick to discuss Ash's new book The Mountains Are High, which explores the Chinese who are reverse migrating from cities to the countryside.
Reshaping NYC’s Economy for a Vastly Changed Post-Pandemic Landscape
The Green Space 44 Charlton Street, New York, NYNew York City has bounced back from the depths of the pandemic, fully rebounding from the jobs lost since 2020 and emphatically repelling the threat of a “doom loop” scenario. But New York still has work to do to keep pace with a vastly changed post-pandemic landscape and reimagine key facets of the city’s economy ... Read more
Empowering Voices: Women Leading in a Transformative Era
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYChina Institute in America proudly presents "Empowering Voices," a groundbreaking program that delves into the multifaceted narratives of Asian women and their pivotal roles in shaping society. This initiative not only aims to illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of Asian women in various domains but also seeks to foster a vibrant networking environment where ... Read more
Asian Americans in the Ivory Tower
New York University (Kimmel Center for Student Life) 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NYSpeaker: Frank H. Wu, President, Queens College/CUNY Frank H. Wu has served as the president of CUNY Queens College since July 2020. He is the first Asian American to serve in this role. He previously served as chancellor and dean at the University of California Hastings College of Law and faculty at Howard University. He received ... Read more
At Home In The Philippine Village: An Artist Talk by Janna Añonuevo Langholz
Bard Graduate Center 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall, New York, NYThe Philippine Village Historical Site is a living monument in Clayton, Missouri, that holds space for respectful engagement with histories of the 1904 World’s Fair and the accurate telling of those histories from Filipino and Indigenous perspectives. In this talk, interdisciplinary artist (and caretaker of the site) Janna Añonuevo Langholz shares how she honors the ... Read more
Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYLike the foundational role of butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian cuisine, jangs stand as the cornerstone of Korean cooking, infusing every dish with a symphony of flavors and complexity. Chef Mingoo Kang, often referred to as South Korea’s best chef, invites readers on a gastronomic journey in Jang: The Soul of ... Read more
Fund your Film! Film Labs and Film Grants – Hear from Funders
Hear from funders and film support organizations - as deadlines for their opportunities are coming up. What are these funders and support groups looking for in your project, your proposal and sample? Would you qualify as an emerging or an early career filmmaker? Join us online on Wednesday March 13th to hear from Lucy Mukerjee ... Read more
CUNY Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Conference 2024: Educating for Health Equity & Social Justice
CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYThe seventh University-wide diversity conference returns to the Graduate Center, scheduled for Thursday March 14, 2024. This one-day event will focus on how both health equity and social justice work in tandem to realize a greater sense of inclusion and belonging at CUNY.
Politics of Water in the Himalayan Region
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation about the politicization of water in the Himalayas, also known as "the water tower of Asia."
Jian Yoo – Iridescent Hue (New York Asia Week Reception)
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYWorking in the precise and fine medium of mother of pearl - "jagae" in Korean - Jian Yoo’s iridescent art bridges historical and contemporary, nature and artificial, arts and crafts. Made of thousands of mother-of-pearl pieces layered in intricate patterns, Yoo's art respectfully acknowledges the long tradition of master craft workers while reinventing the genre ... Read more
Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYJoin us at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for our MOCA TALKS series, featuring a captivating conversation with Tamara Venit-Shelton on Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace. This event will take place on Thursday, March 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, offering a profound exploration ... Read more
Ways to Monetize Your Film
You’ve spent months or even years completing your documentary, so what to do next ? And how to make money from your project? Whether you are working on a distribution deal, or on the festival circuit - or still in your pre production phase - this could be helpful to think about. Join Documentary filmmakers ... Read more
Anna May Wong – Not Your China Doll
Metrograph 7 Ludlow Street, New York, NYCelebrate the trailblazing life of Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American movie star, at Metrograph! Asian CineVision is proud to co-present a special screening of DAUGHTER OF SHANGHAI, starring Wong as a detective who teams up with a Korean American actor to solve a crime. This is a rare opportunity to see a film ... Read more
Building the Southeast Asian Consortium at SUNY and CUNY
Funded by the Luce Foundation, Prof. Nerve Macaspac will discuss his four-year project to establish a Southeast Asian Studies network in the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) systems. The SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium (SEAC) is an interdisciplinary initiative to promote research, teaching, and related efforts around Southeast ... Read more
Filipino American Health Research Symposium
Join us for a virtual symposium highlighting emerging studies on Filipino/Filipinx American health research presented by: Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez, MD, MPH (College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila/School of Public Health, Brown University) - “Empowerment and help-seeking for violence among Filipino women who have experienced intimate partner violence - Insights from the ... Read more
The Children of This Madness
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesIn The Children of this Madness, Gemini Wahhaj pens a complex tale of modern Bengalis, one that illuminates the recent histories not only of Bangladesh, but America and Iraq. Told in multiple voices over successive eras, this is the story of Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, and the intersection of their distant, vastly different ... Read more
Opening Night Celebration – Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now
Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th STreet, New York, NYCelebrate the opening of our 20th-anniversary exhibition, Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now, at this special K2 Friday Night. Enjoy free admission, cocktails, a dance party with live DJ music by Miho Hatori, and more! The Museum-wide exhibition features artworks by over 30 contemporary artists, many from the Himalayan region and diaspora and others inspired by Himalayan ... Read more
2024 NYC Open Data Week
Every March, New Yorkers come together online and across the five boroughs to celebrate public data in New York City and mark the anniversary of the City’s first open data law, which was signed on March 7, 2012. Throughout the week, participants can engage with NYC Open Data at dozens of virtual and in-person events. ... Read more
Family Day: Spring Into Nowruz
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYCelebrate Nowruz and welcome the Persian New Year with a fun, family-friendly afternoon filled with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling, and more. Co-presented with Pardis for Children.
Remembering the First Wave: A Pandemic Discussion and Film Screening
Elmhurst Library 86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NYJoin the Queens Memory Project and the Queens World Film Festival to commemorate and reflect on the 4th anniversary of the city-wide shutdown of New York City during the first wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. We will hold space for sharing memories of loss and gratitude from that time and then screen short ... Read more