Play – An American Soldier
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYOn October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Afghanistan. Based on his story and the ensuing courts-martial of Chen’s fellow soldiers, this New York City premiere opera tells the powerful true story of a young soldier from Manhattan’s Chinatown who sought to serve ... Read more
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?
AAARI 2024 Symposium – Interrogating AAPI Identities: Intersectional Scholarship, Organizing, and Transformative Solidarities
CUNY School of Law 2 Ct Square W, Queens, NY, United StatesFor this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of “AAPI Identities.”
6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying + Hate
Rideback Ranch 1660 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CAAct To Change is rallying the nation – including cities, elected officials, influencers, and community organizations – around the 6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. May 18, 2024 would have been Vincent Chin’s 69th birthday. Chin’s life was cut short four decades ago in a hate crime where two men brutally attacked ... Read more
Mental Health: The Spectre of Caste
Despite caste-based discrimination being outlawed by Article 15 of the Indian constitution, caste continues to play a pervasive and insidious role in today’s society. Anthropologist Louis Dumont termed Indian society “Homo Hierarchicus” in the early twentieth century – years later, this holds true. From childhood, caste influences one’s playmates and living situations, and in adulthood, ... Read more
Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Queens
Jamaica Workforce1 Career Center 168-25 Jamaica Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NYIf you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
Rapid Reactions to the Taiwanese Presidential Inauguration
On May 20, 2024, Taiwan will inaugurate President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice-President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim. Lai will give his much-anticipated inaugural address, laying out his vision for governing Taiwan in which he may offer a new formula for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) approach to cross-Strait relations. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, join us for an ... Read more
A4 May 2024 Town Hall: Sanctuary
EFA Project Space 323 West 39th Street, Floor 2, New York, NYJoin A4 for a Town Hall on the topic of “sanctuary,” inviting artists to speak on how they examine concepts of refuge and safety in their work. How do you create a zone of safety for yourself and others in your work? How might traditional ideas of security actually be dangerous?
Free Public Workshops of 3 Play Readings
Theatre Row Theatres 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NYSecond Generation Production in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company presents three play readings KIDNAPPING JANE DOE by DAVID ZHENG, MAY 22, 2024, 3PM Two friends from the Bronx mistakenly kidnap their congresswoman while trying to save their home. BOXER REBELLION by SUNG RNO, MAY 23, 2024 at 7:30PM wo filmmakers find themselves in LA after winning a ... Read more
Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Staten Island
Staten Island Workforce 120 Stuyvesant Place #3, Staten Island, NYIf you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
AAPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration
LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NYAAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian American cultures at LaGuardia Community College. Performances include the harmonic singing of Timothy Hill, the powerful taiko drumming of Hiro Kurashima, and the dynamic dance moves of AKF Dance Studio. The latest issue of Asian American Voices, a student journal at LaGuardia, will ... Read more
Pacific Islanders: To P Or Not To P
Join NAAAP and EPIC as they celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 with an in-depth seminar titled "To P or Not To P" on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST. You grew up watching The Rock on WWE. Your partner finds Jason Momoa attractive. You just learned how to pronounce ... Read more
What’s Eating Jackie Oh? & Relative Strangers Double Book Launch Event
Yu and Me Books 44 Mulberry St, New York, United StatesJackie Oh is done being your model minority. She's tired of perfect GPAs, PSATs, SATs, all of it. Jackie longs to become a professional chef. But her Korean American parents are Ivy League corporate workaholics who would never understand her dream. Just ask her brother, Justin, who hasn't heard from them since he was sent ... Read more
Opening Reception for The Noguchi Museum’s 2024 Artist Banners
The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NYThe Noguchi Museum recently announced the winner and two finalists of our third annual Open Call for Artist Banners, highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists based in New York City. David Huang was selected as the winner, and his designs will be on view outside of the Museum for one year. The Museum ... Read more
AABDC ERG Forum Series II Empowering Diversity: A Conversation with Chief Diversity Officers
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYIn 2024, in partnership with China Institute in America, we are facilitating the ERG Forum along with committed corporate brands who are aiming to build the best equipped workforces. We will focus on topics relevant to ERGs and employers -- leadership and personal growth; work-life balance and well being; career advice and professional development; and ... Read more
MOCA TALKS with Susan Tate Ankeny: American Flygirl Hazel Ying Lee
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with Susan Tate Ankeny as she delves into the extraordinary life of Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazer whose story remains hidden in American history. American Flygirl, the first and only full-length biography of Lee, unveils ... Read more
Victor Manibo + Yume Kitasei: Escape Velocity
Strand Book Store 828 Broadway 3rd Floor, Rare Book Room, New York, NYJoin us for an in-person event with speculative fiction writer, Victor Manibo, for the release of his new novel, Escape Velocity. Joining Victor in conversation is fellow speculative fiction writer Yume Kitasei. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street.
Chinese Americans in Hollywood: A Virtual Conversation with Authors William Gow and Katie Gee Salisbury
Chinese Americans have been involved in the movie business since its earliest days, whether as extras, leading actors like Anna May Wong and Keye Luke, or Oscar-winning cinematographers like James Wong Howe. Join us virtually on May 22nd at 8 PM ET for a presentation on Chinese Americans in early Hollywood with William Gow, author ... Read more
Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam St., New York, NYAfter Ricky's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he was faced with a question: Is now the right time to come out to her? After receiving rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival of 2023 and London Off-West End debut, Ricky Sim is debuting this Gaysian comedy hour about grief, love, and a secret at Soho ... Read more
Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander History and the Immigration Experience
Tenement Museum 103 Orchard Street, New York, NYJoin members of the NYCDOE Department of Social Studies and Civics as they lead a professional learning session at the Tenement Museum to explore strategies for improving the way we teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history. During this session we will explore Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander curricular resources. We will also ... Read more
Navigating Two Worlds: The Experiences of Asian American Transracial Adoptees
Join NAAAP in the celebration of APIHM cto elebrate and bring awareness to the value and respect of the complex adoptee experience. Mission Statement: Educating the public about transnational and multiracial Asian American adoptees through their own personal journeys. Goal: Safe space for adoptees to share stories where it’s open for everyone who wants to enter that space ... Read more
AAPI Summit: Generational Trauma & the Family Collective
May doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 23, mental health professionals will discuss Asian American mental health with a specific focus on generational trauma and family dynamics. This event is for members of the AAPI community and those committed to supporting AAPI mental health, unpacking ... Read more
AAPI Comedy Night
Wild Brewing Company 623 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NYCelebrate AAPI Month with NYC’s hottest AAPI improvisers and story tellers in this one of a kind comedy extravaganza! 10 comedians and improvisers (including Billy Soco, Magnet Theater’s director of Megawatt teams) are performing for AAPI Comedy Night, where AAPI monologists will share true stories about their life to inspire funny, fully made-up improvised scenes. ... Read more
Lenora Lee Dance: Convergent Waves
Wavertree 89 South Street, New York, NYLenora Lee Dance, in collaboration with the South Street Seaport Museum, presents the immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance performances, “Convergent Waves: NYC.” Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where the contemporary dance performance will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel. Choreographed by award-winning dancer-artistic director Lenora Lee and the talented performers, this slate ... Read more
Play – Reclaiming Vietnam
Jalopy Theatre 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NYGrowing up in a bi-racial home with a white mother and a Vietnamese father, Kim spent years wishing away her father’s less-than-desirable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. Determined to face her demons, she joins a volunteer organization in Vietnam. As she begins to discover the beauty of her ... Read more
Passport to Taiwan Festival NYC
Union Square New York, NY, United StatesSince 2002, we have been on the Union Square Park celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. In the festival, participants can see performances, sample local delicacies, observe dough figurine makers and calligraphy masters at work in the arts & crafts area, learn about various organizations and agencies, play children’s games, learn about traditional Taiwanese toys in ... Read more
2024 National Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit
New York Life Insurance 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NYAs an organization that was founded on promoting an inclusive and equitable community and workforce, the National Diversity Council is using its platform to host the 5th Annual 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Summit. This year’s theme is “Advancing AANHPI Leadership: Value, Virtue, and Visibility.” This event offers an opportunity ... Read more
Sky Islands: Work-In-Progress Music and Panel Discussion
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYRenowned Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra previews her latest work in progress— Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. Listen to excerpts of the music performed on new sound sculptures of gong metals, titled Floating Gardens. This is followed by a cross-disciplinary ... Read more
In Celebration of The Land is Holy
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesJoin AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of noam keim’s The Land is Holy. noam will be joined by Palestinian American writer Sarah Aziza, and Syrian American playwright Michael Zalta. This event is in collaboration with our friends at Radix Media, a worker owned printer and publisher based in Brooklyn, NY.
AAPI Media: Resilience and Rebirth
In May 1924, the U.S. passed the Johnson-Reed Act, which banned all immigration to the U.S. from Asia. As we commemorate this dark chapter in U.S. history, Asian American communities face xenophobic policies and inflammatory rhetoric similar to the pre-Johnson-Reed era. This event will feature Asian American news media leaders serving communities that have been ... Read more
The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join in celebrating the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month event, The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm – ... Read more
Path to Racial Equity: The Question of Affirmative Action and the AAPI Perspective
Brooklyn Law School - Subotnick Conferernce Center 205 State Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe program will also include a panel discussion Moderated by Hon. L. Austin D’Souza, Judge of the New York City Civil Court, Kings County, and Commissioner of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Panelists include Professor Louis Jim of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Joy Kanwar of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Thomas H. Lee of Fordham ... Read more
Documentary Feature Film – “Earl.”
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NYCo-presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York & The Sejong Soloists Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm) Korean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016) Admission: FREE (RSVP required) - RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis. * Following the screening, there will ... Read more
My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, the 5th Annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam
Celebrate AAPI heritage month with us! Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is proud to host its annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam event to ensure Vietnamese voices and stories are included in the overall narrative of AAPI heritage month. The Mỹ Việt Story Slam event celebrates the uniquenesses of the Vietnamese community and its diaspora stories and ... Read more
Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Manhattan
Polo Grounds Community Center 3005 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NYIf you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
Have you eaten? A Dialogue on the Connection Between Culture, Food, and Care in AAPI Communities
In Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, food is more than just fuel. It gathers people, bridges generations, empowers community, and teaches culture. Incorporating food that is culturally significant into programming can also help communities and people impacted by violence heal from trauma. However, many AAPI people are left without access to ingredients and ... Read more
Leading Together to Celebrate ERG Impact
Join Ascend and LinkedIn for a commemorative program to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! Key speakers and collaborators will discuss the business impact of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) and how businesses can use them to support career aspirations of diverse talent in the workplace. Program will also feature Asian inspired musical performances! Speakers: Henry Fong – ... Read more
Breaking the Silence: Conversations on Vietnamese American Mental Health
Vietnamese Americans are a distinct community with a unique history of traumas and accomplishments. Both older and the newer generations carry a set of difficulties that impact our relationships and our place in the world. Because of this we face challenges with mental health and may find it difficult to openly discuss these issues within ... Read more
NCAPA’s 2024 Policy Platform Release
Join NCAPA to discuss the release of our 2024 Policy Platform! Every four years, we release a platform outlining the key priorities facing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. We’ll be discussing issue areas such as Visibility, Immigration, Civil Rights, Health, Education, Housing and Economic Justice, Worker Rights Technology View our platform here: https://bit.ly/2024NCAPAPlatform
Jobs NYC May Hiring Hall: Bronx
New Settlement Community Center 1501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NYIf you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
WE Connect Event: Celebrating AAPI Women Entrepreneurs
Celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by joining us for an insightful and inspiring event that celebrates the journey of four Asian women entrepreneurs. Our panelists will share their unique challenges, pivotal moments in their business journeys, and insights into their mindsets. Key Speakers for Retail Panel: Julie Zhu (Moderator), Founder ... Read more
2024 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYSince 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. On the evening of the Film Festival, all winners and runner-ups will remain ... Read more
Edward Tepporn: Angel Island Immigration Station – The “Other” Island
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYHonoring AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is proud to partner with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) for an in-depth conversation on the history of Angel Island, led by AIISF’s Executive Director Edward Tepporn. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are often the two places that come to mind ... Read more
Diversability: Intersectionality with Queer Asian
What is it like to live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities? Hosted by Diversability, a disability advocacy group within the library, our lineup of inspiring panelists will share their stories of how they navigated living with disabilities while intersecting experiences with queer and Asian identities. Speakers: Kim Chua is a social impact designer, ... Read more
DJ Rekha’s Bollywood Disco featuring: Offering Rain + Sheherazaad
The Sultan Room 234 Starr St, Brooklyn, New YorkSat, Jun 1, 9:00 PM In Person in NYC Brooklyn at the The Sultan Room Tickets $32: https://www.djrekha.com/upcomingevents Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition by the legendary DJ Rekha returns to The Sultan Room to kick off Pride. Offering Rain opens with classic item numbers, followed by a live performance by breakout artist Sheherazaad. Don’t miss your dance ... Read more
2024 Philippine Independence Day Parade Celebration
Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)Join us in celebrating the 126th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration Parade for its 34th annual celebration at Madison Avenue, New York City on June 2, 2024! This year's parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with cultural shows, dances, and festivities featuring Kuyamis Festival Performances from Misamis Oriental, that showcase a part ... Read more
2024 NASW-NYC Annual Social Work in the City for Professionals Conference
The theme for the 2024 NASW-NYC annual continuing education conference is "Walk the Walk: Social Work Practice in Action. " This theme embodies the essence of what it means to be a social worker and has been carefully chosen to inspire, educate, and empower social work professionals to put their knowledge into practice, effecting real ... Read more
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
Hybrid Workshop: From Jerome/Rohwer to Tulsa: Why Japanese Americans Are Supporting Black Reparations
Wednesday June 5th, 2024 at 3pm EST/ 12pm PST Virtual Free RSVP: https://give.jampilgrimages.org/event/virtual-jerome-rohwer-pilgrimage/e588800 Join us to explore the history of solidarity between our communities & get updates on current work, including the reparative justice fight for Tulsa's Greenwood Community. Featuring: Akemi Kochiyama, Dreisen Heath, Emily Akpan, Kathy Masaoka, Miya Iwataki, and Regina Boone.
Home/Away – Reception & Gallery Talk with Heejung Cho and Simpson Kim
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYHow can a Korean artist—however one identifies as such—shape their own narrative in this fast changing, global environment? Educated, living, and working in both the United States and South Korea, three Korean artists ponder what home means to them by exploring the landscape surrounding them. Working in three distinctive media—sculpture, photography, and contemporary mother-of-pearl art—this ... Read more
Asian American Authors in Conversation—“We Are Multitudes,” community poetry readings with River 瑩瑩 Dandelion
Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NYCome to “We Are Multitudes”—a community poetry reading and curated open mic space with River 瑩瑩 Dandelion. "We Are Multitudes” is a community poetry reading and curated open mic space that centers the works of trans and non-binary Asiandiasporic poets. Held in a time of major anti-trans legislation sweeping the country, “We Are Multitudes” centers the ways ... Read more
Portfolio in Practice
EFA Project Space 323 West 39th Street, Floor 2, New York, NYPortfolio in Practice invites AAPI visual artists to receive valuable feedback on their portfolios from leading contemporary curators. The event consists of a brief introduction of the curators and one-on-one sessions made by appointment through online registration, with curators providing close consultation on artist projects. Artists can register for (up to 3) 20-minute sessions with ... Read more
In Celebration of Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise
Asian American Writers' Workshop 112 West 27th Street #600, New York, NY, United StatesJoin AAWW, Taipei Cultural Center, and Accent Society in celebration of Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise, with Jenna Tang in conversation with Soje. The most influential book of Taiwan’s #MeToo movement—a heartbreaking account of sexual violence and a remarkable reinvention of the trauma plot, turning the traditional Lolita narrative upside down as it explores women’s vulnerability, victimization, ... Read more
AAPI Communities Briefing Insights about Education from AAPI Data /AP-NORC survey
Join us Thursday, June 6, for a Voices of AAPI Communities briefing hosted by APIAVote and Asian American Journalists Association. Experts will join us to discuss the latest AAPI Data /AP-NORC Survey, spotlighting views on K-12 education, higher education, and school safety.
Rhythms of India: The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NYThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presents Rhythms of India, continuing its proud tradition of international community building and cultural exchange. In collaboration with master Indian artists – flautist Jay Gandhi, tabla artist Anubrata Chatterjee, ghatam artist Ghatam Umashankar, and vocalists Malini Awasthi and Roopa Mahadevan – the JLCO bonds the melodies and rhythms of raga-based music and different folk styles with ... Read more
CUNY Pridefest at Queens College
Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYCUNY students, faculty and staff from all 25 schools in all five boroughs will celebrate their PRIDE in-person at Queens College. This event will take place outdoors on the Queens College Quad (rain location: Main Dining Hall). In our seventh year, this spectacular in-person Pride Festival IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will include: Drag ... Read more
Embracing Diversity, Empowering Minds: AAPI Advocacy for Mental Health
Join us in Celebrating Mental Health Awareness and Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let's come together to honor the rich heritage of Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander cultures while raising awareness about mental health. This event will feature engaging discussions, live Q&A, and opportunities to connect with ... Read more