Events

International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Praised for her moving and emotive onscreen presence, Ruan’s private life, which was frequent fodder for the vicious Shanghai tabloids, ... Read more

From August 8 to 18, 2026, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is ... Read more

From Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, American Doctor follows three American physicians— Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind, taking their battle from the front lines of war to ... Read more

Japan Society invites you to join us for the Ainu Summer Festival: Ainu Stories, Culture, and Traditions, a multi-day cultural celebration of the Ainu, the Indigenous People of Northern Japan. This special event takes place July 22-23 and August 12-13 and will welcome over 25 artists and educators from the Ainu community in the Town ... Read more

National Voter Registration Day is a peak moment to ensure every eligible American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote. To best support college students with their voter registration decisions, the ALL IN is teaming up with National Voter Registration Day to make the 2026 day of action the best one yet. ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) and the Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center (KOCCA NY) are pleased to present K-Music Night 2026. We invite you to discover four artists who reflect the breadth and diversity of contemporary Korean music. Highlighting Korean American identity, cross-cultural storytelling, acoustic warmth, emotional songwriting, and literary singer-songwriter ... Read more

We are excited to present A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II, a multidisciplinary group exhibition featuring 17 artists that explores the stories, memories, and lived experiences of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. Opening on August 13, 2026, at Crossing Art in Chelsea, New York, the exhibition brings together contemporary art, ... Read more

​Instructor: Madeleine Bair, Founder, El Tímpano ​For the past five years, El Tímpano has developed a novel way to sustain and even expand its public-service journalism: civic partnerships. Through this model, nonprofits, government agencies, and other mission-aligned organizations contract El Tímpano to distribute vital information to "hard to reach" communities. El Tímpano began this work in ... Read more

As the excavation and construction phases of the Manhattan Borough-Based “Megajail” begin, there are growing concerns in Chinatown of a repeat of the issues present throughout the demolition phase. This time, the air, noise, and vibration issues will persist for several years. Following a previous town hall with Neighbors United Below Canal, which examined the ... Read more

A virtual panel discussion of former guests on the "Asian American Forum," a pioneering weekly radio program that aired on public radio in Connecticut from 1990 to 1996. Moderated by Edward Lim, former Business Librarian at the University of Connecticut. The Asian American Forum (AAF) was created and hosted by Dr. Paul Bock and Mrs. ... Read more

Brooklyn Raga Massive presents an evening of classical music on sitar by Abhik Mukherjee accompanied by Ehren Hanson on tabla.

AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

Wind rustling grass in the countryside, a sweltering heat wave ravaging sprawling Tokyo, waves crashing on the shore in Okinawa. Japanese cinema has always had a special affinity for the floating time, exuberant joy, and quiet melancholy of the summer. This series gathers together Japanese summer films spanning seven decades and many of the greatest ... Read more

For two decades, OCA-NY, in collaboration with local youth organizations, has organized the annual Hate Crimes Prevention Project (HCPP), held every summer in New York City. HCPP 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 use ... Read more

Join us as we learn from educator and student experiences about building inclusive education across Connecticut! The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO) is excited to be joined by the CT Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) and the University of Connecticut's Asian and Asian American Studies Institute (AAASI) to ... Read more

A Filipino based musical experience having its first debut in NYC. Featuring international and local artists showcase and competition.

If having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one ... Read more

CHINATOWN ‘75 is an interactive walking tour that tells the story of the police brutality case that rocked Chinatown and the protest movement that arose in its wake. In May of 1975, 25,000 protesters marched from Chinatown to City Hall to demand justice for the beating of Peter Yew. Based on archival research and oral ... Read more

This August, join us for the first public presentation of Chunxiang: A Queer Musical, an original Mandarin musical inspired by The Peony Pavilion. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP This event is a work-in-progress staged musical reading workshop featuring the first half of the musical. It is not a complete production or a fully staged performance. Through live ... Read more

Chhaya is hosting a free Housing and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, August 15, from 2–5 PM at the Leo Kearns Parking Lot in South Richmond Hill. Renters, homeowners, and people interested in buying a home can meet with housing and government agencies, speak with housing experts, and get information about tenant protections, the home-buying ... Read more

Facilitated by award-winning Filipino Canadian author Renato Gandia, this special gathering brings together authors Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez, Chris Gatchalian and Mark Sy for readings and a thoughtful discussion about migration, faith, memory, sexuality and belonging. Recently named the first Filipino recipient of the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers and winner of the Pacific ... Read more

Six-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis), a leading voice in Afro-Latin Jazz, is joined by longtime collaborator, bassist and composer Vincent Hsu (@vincenthsujazz), whose award-winning music fuses Jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds with his Taiwanese roots, Making their U.S. debut, the two masters will perform at FTH’s theater. Don’t miss out on ... Read more

Our communities have always turned struggle into solidarity. At a time when immigrant families are organizing against deportations, detention, and attacks on our rights, we invite you to join us for Azaadi Beats a night of live music, DJs, dancing, and community. Featuring live music by Cole Quest and Alex Deane, with DJs Cardamami, 444, Undocubougie, and ... Read more

For over more than 4 decades FIA India Day Parade is culminating every year on August month is observed as Indian Anniversary of Independence. It is considered to be the largest parade outside the India brings together over hundred-thousand members of the Diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in New York City. This ... Read more

What drives seemingly ordinary people to devote their time and focus to serving their community? Or is the real question - why aren't we all doing that? Join us for the third session of Stories of Shared Resilience, a free, six-part cross-cultural storytelling series exploring the people and movements that have shaped America. We'll screen ... Read more

Join us for our second annual Summer Book Club where we’ll be discussing Fae Myenne Ng’s intimate and striking memoir Orphan Bachelors! Join us for an heartfelt discussion on Orphan Bachelors, the Fae Myenne Ng’s award-winning memoir on being a confession baby, Chinatown daughter, baa-bai sister, caretaker of exotics, literary balloon peddler, and grand historian ... Read more

Doors Open: 5:00 PM Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021 Taiwanese Waves is celebrating its 10th anniversary by showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from across the musical spectrum. This year’s program includes a trio of R&B and hip-hop acts: 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”), a jazzy singer-songwriter with strong R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop influences; ... Read more

Come see Shakespeare as skewered by one of the most acclaimed sketch comedy teams in New York (or come see Model Majority inspired by one of the most acclaimed playwrights in history, depending on your point of view). Model Majority is proud to be a feature selection of the Little Shakespeare Festival, brought to New ... Read more

Join Malikah and Yaa Samar Dance Theatre for a Dabke workshop, followed by a community potluck and conversation. Looking for a fun way to connect with your community? Join Malikah and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre for an exciting Dabke workshop at the Malikah Safety Center! Whether it’s your first time dancing or you already know ... Read more

In her absorbing and candid novel Hello Baby, Kim Eui-Kyung explores what women endure to become mothers. The novel features six women in their thirties and forties who strike up a friendship at a fertility clinic in Seoul and share their personal paths to motherhood via a group chat they name "Hello Baby." Switching between ... Read more

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, with support from The Asian American Foundation, presents this webinar series on teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories for K-12 and University Educators. Learn from leading scholars and classroom educators how to integrate AAPI narratives into your curriculum.

Storytellers will share their stories and projects with the public to close out this year’s Storytelling festival on August 18th. Storytellers were selected from the Open Call for Community Works. Each presenter will share their project followed by a short discussion.  We’ll have a reception where you can meet & greet our storytellers to close ... Read more

Join us for a Tasting and Teach-In about Egyptian, Indian, and Puerto Rican dishes featuring Rice and Lentils! Rice and Lentils together form the basis of nutritious, delicious, and cheap meals that have fed our peoples for generations. At this event, we will serve small portions of three different dishes that feature Rice and Lentils: ... Read more

Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture, conversation, and shared experiences. Join ... Read more

Director: Na Hong-jin Synopsis: Never be deceived. The bait has been taken. A quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases are the result of mass wild mushroom poisoning, rumors quickly ... Read more

🔥🎭 Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories 🎭🔥 Join us for our annual Summer Community Event! Our fourteen Summer Youth have spent the past few weeks writing their own screenplay, designing backdrops, and rehearsing their hearts out. Come see their hard work come to life through a live play performance, plus a fashion showcase. 📅 August ... Read more

Director: Pil Gam-Sung Synopsis: “My daughter is a zombie—the last remaining zombie in the world.” Jung-hwan, a zookeeper who specializes in caring for fierce wild animals, spends his days bickering with his teenage daughter Su-a, an aspiring dancer with boundless passion. When Su-a becomes infected with a zombie virus that has spread across the globe, ... Read more

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Asian Foodways Workshop returns for a sizzling summer celebration: BBQ Around Asia! Our annual summer tradition invites you to explore the rich culinary traditions of Asia through live demonstrations, cultural context, and hands-on tasting. Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou and Dr. Yi-Nian Lee, joined by students from Overseas Chinese University of Taiwan, take ... Read more

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) is an autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura, the creator of Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, about her high school dream to become a comic book creator. Published in Japan from 2011 to 2015, it inspired a live-action adaptation in 2025, and Japan Society is honored ... Read more

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim, a special cultural workshop presented as part of the Global K-Zone Project, an initiative designed to introduce the richness of Korean culture and lifestyle ... Read more

How do language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.? Join us for the fourth session of Stories of Shared Resilience, a free, six-part cross-cultural storytelling series exploring the people and movements that have shaped America. We'll screen The History of NYC's Chinatown: Episode 4 – Corky Lee's Photographic Revolution. A ... Read more

Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange ... Read more

Celebrate culture, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective! Asian improv icons unite! Celebrate culture, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective. Featuring a rotating cast of Asian performers!

Join us for a briefing on newly released findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey, the longest-running pre-election survey that focuses on how Asian Americans think about the election, presidential candidates, party identification, key issues shaping their political engagement, and more. This is our movement’s #YearOfAction Presented by APIAVote, AAPI Data, NCAPA

Overview Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET   The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)” August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET We are pleased to invite you to the 60th ... Read more

A free outdoor celebration of AAPI culture featuring live music, cultural performances, food, arts & crafts, kids activities, and community Come celebrate AAPI Culture Day — part of the Summer at the Terminal 2026 series at Brooklyn Army Terminal! Join us for a free afternoon on the waterfront honoring the rich diversity of Asian American ... Read more

The Korea Society and the Korean American Community Foundation’s (KACF) Associate Board are excited to present Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving, an intimate conversation exploring philanthropy, purpose-driven leadership, and the power of giving back.

17-year-old Isabel navigates the opulent pavilions and lush green landscapes of Dr. Palanca’s luxury golf course as a newly-hired “tee girl.” Meticulously composed, highly stylized, and guided by precisely choreographed movement and deadpan delivery, FILIPIÑANA unfolds through the gradual accumulation of everyday encounters between staff and the wealthy clients of this secluded country club on ... Read more

Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and ... Read more

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Fuzhou Sisters warmly invite you to an afternoon exploring the history, memory, and culture of the Fuzhounese community through storytelling, performance, archival art, and Qinghong rice wine.

The road to a top college does not begin when a student opens an application during senior year. It begins much earlier—with the academic choices, classroom habits, relationships, interests, and experiences students develop throughout high school. Join **The Serica Initiative** and **AtomicMind** for a timely back-to-school webinar offering students and families a practical, year-by-year roadmap ... Read more

We are pleased to invite you to attend our 15th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on September 3, 2026 that will feature Hao Jiang Tian, a world renown opera singer and the founder and artistic director of iSing!, which for 15 years has trained Western and Chinese singers for careers ... Read more

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed, just ... Read more

For the September 6th class, students can choose among the Frog, Owl, Jizo, Daruma, and Goldfish designs.  Shape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll, one piece at a time.  Kimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base, you tuck colorful silk and fabric into carved grooves ... Read more

One day. Many perspectives. A room for honest conversation. Talk Too Much is FuzhouAmerica’s annual community gathering. It brings people together to reflect on where our communities come from, speak honestly about the changes happening around us, and better understand the experiences and perspectives we may not always hear.

More than a cooking class, think a book club meets around your grandma's dining table. Inspired by my own family tradition of making dumplings with my now 97-year-old grandma, each gathering celebrates connection, storytelling, and the art of Chinese cuisine. Join us on Sept.6th at 3:00 PM at Welcome to Chinatown and it will be ... Read more

Join us for a free, live simulcast as an iconic orchestra and powerful voices come together in an unforgettable musical salute.

Online event, hosted by City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, Alan Lau and Russell Leong will read from their recent work: This Single Road: Postcards and Notebooks from Kyoto By Alan Chong Lau from Entre Rios Press and Moth Sutra By Russell C. Leong from UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press

Hybrid Faculty Panel with Distinguished Lecturer James Vacca (Moderator), Hagedorn Professor & Urban Studies Dept. Chair Melissa Checker, Professor & Political Science Dept. Chair Peter Liberman, and Professor & Barry Commoner Center Director Steven Markowitz

A paradigm-shattering exploration of how we fight and how we build healthy conflict, from the author of The Art of Gathering. We say we want community. Successful teams. High-performing colleagues and workplaces. Dynamic friend groups. Yet many of us don’t understand the crucial element we need to forge long-lasting communities in our lives: healthy conflict. In The ... Read more

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU, in collaboration with the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) and Team Pinas, invites you to a panel discussion with Team Pinas on current Philippine political issues. We will have two fireside chats on (1) China’s hegemonic role in the West Philippine Sea and (2) Duterte’s War on ... Read more

In an era of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, a company’s identity has become one of its most valuable strategic assets. To succeed, companies must do far more than command attention. They must inspire trust, convey meaning, create memorable experiences and forge lasting connections with customers. This program brings together two leaders in luxury ... Read more