• Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings

    Artists Space 11 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Artists Space presents “Multiple Offerings”, the first retrospective in twenty-five years dedicated to the groundbreaking work of the artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. She produced an expansive range of works comprising performances for film and video, installation, photography, artist’s books (including her genre-defying book Dictée from 1982), and works on paper, which will fill Artists ... Read more

  • Stages of Resistance Symposia: Theater, Memory & the Power of Truth

    Open Jar Studios, Studio 11B 1601 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Ma-Yi Theater Company's two-day public forums bring together theatre artists, Filipino and Filipino American scholars, and community members to examine the experiences of artists working under political repression and the role of theatre in cultural organizing. The forums will explore how literary and artistic works engage questions of power, resistance, justice, and migration. They will ... Read more

  • Documentary – Extraordinary Aliens: A Dinner Party

    CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre) 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    A documentary film premiere and conversation on the future of Chinese international students in the humanities and social sciences. Speaker: Yining Chi, Filmmaker Discussants: Weirong Guo (UC-Riverside) Lily H. Chumley (NYU) Angela X. Wu (NYU) Ken Chih-Yan Sun (Villanova University)

  • Calling on Our Communities: The 1996 Student Strike for Ethnic Studies – Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception

    The Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race - Columbia University 1130 Amsterdam Ave - Hamilton Hall 420, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Calling on Our Communities: The 1996 Student Strike for Ethnic Studies is a new exhibit at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (CSER) marking the thirtieth anniversary of the strike for Ethnic Studies at Columbia University. The exhibit highlights the culture students responded to and the educational vision they pursued to more ... Read more

  • Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand

    Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States
    AAARI Events

    This book explores how Manhattan’s Koreatown transformed into a “transclave”—a commercialized ethnic hub driven by South Korea’s global nation-branding strategy and the diverse cultural mosaic of New York City.

  • Writing Workshop: “What America Means to Me”

    Non AAARI Events

    “What America Means to Me,” an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We’ll explore using our words for creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Sharing is encouraged, but not necessary. Ed Lin is the first author to win three Asian ... Read more

  • Echoes of Arrival: Becoming

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Immigration is never a single arrival but an ongoing process of becoming. Beyond legal status and paperwork, immigrants navigate displacement, alienation, adaptation, and the long, sometimes complicated journey toward belonging. What did you have to learn to survive and build a life in the United States? What did you choose to carry with you from ... Read more

    $15
  • (Panel Discussion) Practicing Socially Engaged Public Art

    CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join SPCUNY and Korea Art Forum for Practicing Socially Engaged Public Art, a panel discussion exploring how artists, educators, and cultural practitioners approach public art through the lens of social engagement.

  • Justice for a Chinatown Son: Remembering Private Danny Chen – An Exhibition

    Asian Heritage Museum 86 Bowery, Floor 3, New York, NY
    AAARI Events

    Presented by: The Committee to Keep Private Danny Chen’s Legacy Alive Join us for a powerful free exhibition dedicated to remembering Private Danny Chen, examining his legacy, and honoring the community's enduring fight for justice. Exhibition Hours: 12pm to 5pm This exhibition is proudly supported by a broad community coalition, including: Individuals: Yan Tao Chen, ... Read more

  • Exhibition – Art of Manga

    Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Art of Manga is the first major exhibition in the Americas to explore manga—Japanese comics and graphic novels—as an art form. Marking its East Coast debut, the Brooklyn Museum’s presentation is packed with more than 600 drawings that showcase manga’s immersive power and social impact. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for US audiences to encounter ... Read more

    $30
  • 42nd Korean Parade & Festival

    koreatown 32nd Street, Manhattan, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Save the date for the 42nd Korean Parade & Festival and experience the energy of K-CULTURE in the heart of Manhattan! From Korean tradition to K-POP, K-FOOD and unforgettable performances, NYC will come alive with Korean culture, community and pride. Bring your family and friends—and be part of this incredible celebration!

  • 15th Anniversary Commemoration of Pvt. Danny Chen’s Death

    162 Canal Street 162 Canal Street, New York, NY
    AAARI Events

    Join the community to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Private Danny Chen's death. On October 3, 2011, Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in Afghanistan after weeks of hazing and racial harassment by his superiors. When he enlisted, Danny did not know about the racism and culture of hazing in the military. Fifteen years later, ... Read more

  • Chasing Dreams: US-China Music Forum

    Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The US-China Music Forum: Chasing Dreams commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States; it highlights two major musical works that focus on the sacrifices and contributions of Chinese Americans, featuring a panel discussion and live operatic excerpts. Join Huang Ruo, Su Wei and Jindong Cai in a vibrant discussion on how music captures the emotion and power of history, what the ... Read more

  • From Our Generation to Yours: Health Conversation Across Generations

    The Japanese American Association of New York 49 West 45th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY

    Co-presented by the Japanese American Association of New York, and the Japanese Medical Society of America, in celebration of JAA's 20th Annual Autumn Health Fair. Panel speakers: Kiyohito Iigaya (Assistant Prof of Psychology, Columbia University) Erika Mitsui (Anesthesiology Resident, Columbia University)  Yuichi Shimada (Associate Prof, Cardiology, Columbia University), JMSA Board Member  Moderator: Haruka Kokaze (One ... Read more

  • Hai-Kyung Suh Piano Recital: In Love · 연모

    Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Praised by The New York Times for “a propulsive and exciting performance, built block by block with the structural command of a musical architect,” pianist Hai-Kyung Suh returns to New York with In Love, a recital marking the 55th anniversary of her orchestral debut.

    $80
  • Iyasaka Matsuri at Japan Village

    Japan Village 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us at @japanvillagebrooklyn on October 4 for a celebration of Japanese culture and HIPHOP‼︎

  • 2026 A4 Benefit: Unbreakable Ties

    Chinese Tuxedo 5 Doyers St., New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join A4 for an unforgettable evening at our biggest fundraising initiative of the year, celebrating artists, cultural leaders, supporters, and the community who fuel our mission and make our work possible!

  • King of the Yees, a play by Lauren Yee

    Signature Theatre 480 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    For nearly twenty years, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren, a playwright living in New York, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears, Lauren sets off on a ... Read more

    $25
  • NCAPA | AAPI Data: National Community Briefing

    Non AAARI Events

    Join NCAPA and AAPI Data for a national community briefing unpacking the latest findings from the 2026 AAPI Voter Survey, the newly released State of AANHPIs report, and insights from community leaders.

  • Its Time to Get #VoteReady for the 2026 Midterms – Part 1

    Non AAARI Events

    Part 1: Voter Education — focuses on turning registered voters into informed and confident voters. Participants will learn how to help their communities check their registration, understand what is on the ballot, navigate voting rules and options, identify trustworthy sources, make a voting plan, and recognize misinformation without becoming partisan. The session will emphasize the role ... Read more

  • Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon Symposium

    Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Japan Society will present a symposium in conjunction with Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon, on view from October 6, 2026 through January 10, 2027. Supported by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the symposium brings together curators and scholars from the United States and Japan to examine the career of Japanese modern artist Gen’ichirō Inokuma (1902–1993), with particular ... Read more

  • Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual: An Evening with Nubar Hovsepian

    Second Floor Common Room, Columbia University, The Heyman Center 116th and Broadway, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Nubar Hovsepian’s new book, Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual, deals with a simple question: How does Said’s Humanism inform his politics on Palestine, the Middle East, and US policies? Nubar Hovsepian will read excerpts from his book and be joined in conversation by Bruce Robbins.

  • Comedy/ Music: Pooja Reddy is White Trash

    Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    When Pooja Reddy's parents immigrated to America, they were not prepared for how the American South would rub off on her. The result: hunting, fishing, boating, and firearm licenses, and a childhood spent playing pretend as a country singer and youth pastor.

    $30
  • Making Space: Asian American Women in the Workplace

    Hunter College - Asian Student Affinity Space 695 Park Avenue - TH312, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a conversation with recent graduates about their transition from college to career. Listen to panelists as they share their experiences navigating professional spaces while carrying their identities as Asian American women. At the end of the panel, students will be able to join breakout groups to ask questions and connect with panelists! ... Read more

  • King of the Yees VIP Tickets + Pre-Show Reception with Lauren Yee + Post-Show Discussion

    Signature Theater 480 West 42nd Street (between 10th Avenue and Dyer Avenue), New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a special preview performance of King of the Yees by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, starring Francis Jue (Yellowface, Cambodian Rock Band) and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Raya and the Last Dragon). Jon Norman Schneider, Maureen Sebastian, and David Shih round out the cast. The evening includes a special reception with ... Read more

    $88
  • From Collect Pond to Chinatown: How a Buried Lake Shaped NYC’s Chinatown

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    What lies beneath Chinatown? In this illustrated talk, architect William Bialosky uncovers the remarkable story of Collect Pond, the freshwater lake that once shaped the physical, social, and economic life of Lower Manhattan.

  • Love, Light, Laughter: An Evening with Chandrika Tandon

    Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    As we approach the festival of Diwali, join us for an uplifting and immersive evening of love, light, music, and community. Featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chandrika Tandon and opening remarks by New York City Council Member, the Hon. Shekar Krishnan, the evening will blend live music, chanting, conversation, and spiritual reflection to create a deeply ... Read more

    $30
  • Music and Theatrical Traditions in Southeast Asia and its Diaspora

    Non AAARI Events

    Join the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for a webinar by Dr. Yuan-Hsin Tung and Dr. Ben Fairfield, professors in the Department of Ethnomusicology at UH-Mānoa. “Wayang potehi and its struggles in the multicultural society of Indonesia” by Dr. Yuan-Hsin Tung “Thai Traditional music instruments and its influence ... Read more

  • Inter-grant Festival

    Arts on Site 12 St. Marks Place, 3R, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Inter-grant Festival is a three-night celebration highlighting the vibrant work of Inter-grant artists through visual art, live performance, film, and dialogue. Every evening offers a fully dynamic experience; starting with a pre-show art sale, continuing into live performances and docuseries film screenings, and closing with an artist-led post-show discussion. Festival Program Pre-Show Art Sale ... Read more

    $31.50
  • Allegra at New York Live Arts

    New York Live Arts 219 West 19th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch conjures a fantasy Japanese American court dance where history presses against memory, and memory against imagination. Drawing from family oral history and years of research in the United States and Japan, ballet stages give way to temple grounds, barren foothills, army barracks, and the stench of empty horse stables. Benjamin’s Allegra turns to ... Read more

  • AAPI Community Workshop: Defending Our Rights to the Census

    Non AAARI Events

    Join NCAPA and AAPI Data for a community info session on how we can mobilize to defend our rights to the census. A recent proposed rule change to the 2030 census that would exclude millions of people from the 2030 population count and prohibit the collection of demographic data on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. ... Read more

  • Celebrating Recent Work by Muhsin al-Musawi

    Second Floor Common Room, Columbia University, The Heyman Center 116th and Broadway, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    How do we define plagiarism in literature? In this wide-ranging and innovative study, Muhsin J. al-Musawi examines debates surrounding literary authenticity across Arabic and Islamic culture over seven centuries. Al-Musawi argues that intertextual borrowing was driven by personal desire alongside the competitive economy of the Abbasid Islamic Empire. Here, accusations of plagiarism had wide-ranging consequences, ... Read more

  • Filipinx American History Month: Filipino Nurses

    Non AAARI Events

    From colonial recruitment to frontline leadership, Filipino American nurses have played a pivotal and often under-recognized role in shaping the U.S. healthcare system. This workshop presents lesson plans tracing their contributions—from the early 20th-century Pensionado programs through wartime nursing, labor organizing, and crises like COVID-19. Participants will learn about their history of resilience, advocacy, and ... Read more

  • Waves of Korean Contemporary Dance

    Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Waves of Korean Contemporary Dance brings together three distinct voices in contemporary dance, presenting works by WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, Andamiro Art Company, and choreographer Lee Dongha.

  • Bystander Intervention Training Workshop

    Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United States
    AAARI Events

    The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us for an in-person bystander intervention training workshop, presented by Sakhi for South Asian Survivors.

  • Book Talk – Notes from a Wayward Son: A Memoir

    NYU Espacio de Culturas 53 Washington Square S, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    We invite you to the book talk of Notes from a Wayward Son: A Memoir with author Dr. Adrian De Leon, in conversation with Dr. Martha Hodes, Professor of History and author of My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering (2023).

  • BUFFALO’ED by Jeannie Barroga, a Play Reading + Dialog

    Hi-ARTS 10 Lafayette Avenue #4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Baryo Brooklyn presents: BUFFALO'ED by Jeannie Barroga, followed by a dialog on Afro-Asian Histories. Presented in partnership with Hi-ARTS. Join us for a play reading of playwright Jeannie Barroga's BUFFALO'ED directed by Claro de los Reyes.

    $17.85
  • One-Night-Only Reading of SANCTUARY CITY with Lola Tung

    New York Theatre Workshop 79 East 4th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Producers Level Forward and Colt Coeur have announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City starring Lola Tung (“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Hadestown), Daniel Bravo Hernández (Romeo and Juliet) and Kyle Beltran (“American Rust,” A Case for the Existence of God). The October 9 reading, to be directed by Caitlin Sullivan, ... Read more

    $79
  • Virtual Sikh Educator Conference

    Non AAARI Events

    September 30, 2026 (Nationwide) – In exactly ten days, the Sikh Coalition’s first-ever virtual conference for educators, The Mosaic of Light: Chardi Kala & Everyday Courage – Uplifting Sikhi in K-12 Curricula, will bring together teachers from across the country to explore religiosity, cultural adaptation, and inclusive education in modern classrooms. Taking place on October ... Read more

  • Sejong Soloists Residency at Dia Beacon

    Dia Beacon 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for Sejong Soloists’ inaugural performance as ensemble-in-residence at Dia Beacon, celebrating the opening of Haegue Yang: Through. Sejong will perform Isang Yun’s Images, the work that inspired Haegue Yang’s exhibition. This performance marks the beginning of Sejong’s new artistic partnership with Dia Beacon.

  • America-bound: Lin Huiyin & Liang Sicheng

    China Institute of America 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Over a century ago, Lin Huiyin (Phyllis Lin) and Liang Sicheng crossed the Pacific to study at the University of Pennsylvania. Their years in the United States broadened their intellectual horizons and profoundly shaped their later contributions to Chinese architectural history, architectural education, urban planning, and the preservation of China’s built heritage.

  • Lectures and Meditations on the High Line – Monuments of War

    High Line Spur at 30th St, 10th Av 30th Street & 10th Avenue, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    To close the series, Nico Rodriguez, deputy director of Monuments Lab, considers Nguyen’s work alongside contemporary artistic approaches to memorialization. The discussion explores how artists reimagine monuments to war by transforming sites of violence into spaces for remembrance, reflection, and collective healing. The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation led by Steve Clorfeine, ... Read more

  • Smorgasburg Diwali: Festival of Bites

    Williamsburg, Brooklyn
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for the first-ever Smorgasburg Diwali: Festival of Bites in partnership with @browngirlmag!

  • Columbus Circle Book Launch: Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism in conversation with Annie Tan

    Powerhouse at Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle #304, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a lively conversation on activism, Asian America, and how people of all ages can fight for social justice. Kristina and Annie will read from Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism (Beaming Books). Q&A and book signing to follow.

    $5.49
  • How Is AI Changing the Practice of Investment Management?

    Non AAARI Events

    AI is narrowing the gap between professional and individual investors. Work that once took hours for an analyst can be done in minutes by an individual investor using an AI tool—summarizing an earnings call, comparing a company’s latest 10-Q to prior filings, or flagging changes in risk disclosures. But better tools don’t automatically produce better decisions. ... Read more

  • Informed Nation: Understanding and Addressing Online Mis/Disinformation

    Non AAARI Events

    In this 90-minute virtual workshop, hosted by OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates and Viet Fact Check, participants will learn about problematic information that exists both online and offline. We will share tools and strategies to help participants navigate overwhelming or potentially problematic information.

  • Boundless Bound Online Forum: Dialogues Across Heritage, Publishing, and Practice

    Non AAARI Events

    Boundless Bound Publishing invites artists, designers, educators, archivists, researchers, and independent publishers to a free online forum exploring cultural heritage, contemporary Chinese and diasporic experience, artist books, archives, and independent publishing. Through three conversations, the forum examines cultural memory, identity, translation, creative practice, and the ways cultural heritage is transmitted and reinterpreted across generations, communities, ... Read more

  • Celebration of the TECO-NY Book Donation to Queens College Library

    Queens College (Rosenthal Library) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, President's Conference Room 2, Flushing, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY) has donated their collection of books to the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, Queens College, CUNY. The Queens College Library (QCL) received 366 boxes of books in 16 categories, including, but not limited to, Art, Anthropology, Language and Literature, History, and Social Sciences, which enhances QCL's ... Read more

  • AI and the Future of Education

    Non AAARI Events

    The AI revolution is causing major upheaval in how students learn. A panel of experts grapples with how to navigate this new world.

  • MOCA CINEMA – History of NYC’s Chinatown: Episode 2 and Episode 3

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a special screening of two episodes from History of NYC’s Chinatown, a newly released documentary series from NYC Media: Episode 2: A Community Takes Root and Episode 3: The Shape of Belonging.

    $15
  • Min Jin Lee with Aidan Flax-Clark: American Hagwon

    New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 42nd Street & 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Min Jin Lee’s first novel since the bestselling Pachinko follows one family across decades and continents as they search in schools, jobs, churches, and beyond for meaning and success. Once comfortably middle class in Korea, John and Helen Koh and their three children—Bo, DH, and Mido—find their fortunes twisted and their lives upended, first by ... Read more

  • Puppet Theater: Kojiki de Creation

    Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members Friday, October 16 at 7:30 pm—Preceded by a Pre-Performance Lecture Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 pm—Preceded by a Pre-Performance Lecture Sunday, October 18 at 2:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A Following the acclaim of 2022’s 9000 Paper Balloons, New York-based puppeteer Maiko Kikuchi returns to Japan Society ... Read more

    $43
  • 18th Annual Boston Asian American Film Festival

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington St, Boston, MA
    Non AAARI Events

    Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston Community. BAAFF builds on over 45 years of AARW’s support for the Asian American Community through film.

    $15
  • The 1st New York Korean Independent Film Festival

    Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York In Collaboration with Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival(BIFAN), Jeonju International Film Festival(JEONJU IFF), Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival(MSFF), Muju Film Festival(MJFF), Seoul Independent Film Festival(SIFF) In Special Partnership with Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center, Netflix

  • The Bengali: An Evening of Film and the Power of Storytelling

    Turkevi Center (Turkish House) 821 United Nations Plaza (First Ave and 46th St), New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and community at Turkevi Center (Turkish House) as we explore the stories we inherit, the identities we carry, and the unexpected connections that shape our world. In The Bengali, named one of Nonfics' Top 20 Documentaries, director Kavery Kaul takes an American woman to India to uncover her grandfather Shaik ... Read more

  • Tagasaló o Nagsasalo? Precents and Consequences of Intergenerational Support in Later-Life Filipino Families

    NYU Silver School of Social Work (Parlor - Rm 101) 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Filipino families are often described through the lens of utang na loob (debt of gratitude) and reciprocal obligation, but who actually ends up providing and receiving support as parents age — and why — remains an open empirical question. Is support concentrated in a single tagasaló — the family member who catches every financial and ... Read more

  • Reimagining Filipino Brooklyn

    Center for Brooklyn History 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, New York
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a special program in celebration of Filipino American History Month.