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?
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
2024 Building CAPACD Convention
JW Marriott Chicago 151 W Adams St, Chicago, ILThe Building CAPACD Convention is an inimitable gathering of community development practitioners from across the country who serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities with low incomes. The biannual convening brings together hundreds of AA and NHPI leaders and their allies to learn, network, and catalyze change locally and nationally. ... Read more
What Can We Do?: Community Care Project Share Out
CPC One 45 Suffolk Street, New York, NYAsian American Arts Alliance (A4) is excited to showcase the projects of this year’s What Can We Do? Artist grant awardees at CPC One (45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002). Throughout the months of February through June, more than 18 artists carried out creative projects showing care to the AAPI community in Flushing, Queens; ... Read more
Michelle King – Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food
Honoring National Immigrant Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to a virtual discussion with Michelle T. King, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food. This event ... Read more
Taking Care of Yourself
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us in our next discussion/workshop on “Taking Care of Yourself.” This session will focus on “self-care”—a crucial yet frequently neglected aspect of work-life balance. We believe this session will provide valuable insights and strategies to help ... Read more
Asian American is Not a Color, Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family
Chatham Square Library 33 East Broadway, New York, NYAuthor Oiyan Poon in conversation with Anurima Bhargava. Before being struck down by the US Supreme Court in June 2023, affirmative action remained one of the few remaining policy tools to address racial inequalities, revealing peculiar contours of racism and anti-racist strategies in America. Through personal reflective essays for and about her daughter, OiYan Poon ... Read more
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father of the Republic of China (Zoom Lecture)
Founding President of the Sun Yat-Sen Hawaii Foundation and former Councilmember of Honolulu City, Leigh-Wai Doo will give a presentation on the important historical role that Hawaii and its people played in the life of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the acknowledged Father of Modern China. This role included his attending high schools at what are now known ... Read more
2024 Asian American Women in Tech – Unlocking the Power of Authentic Inclusion in the Age of AI
Newman Conference Center - Baruch College 151 East 25th Street, 7th Floor, Room H750, New York, NYThe Asian American Women Series event is designed to empower Asian American women in leadership roles across diverse industries. By featuring esteemed keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and interactive sessions, this event aspires to craft a dynamic and enlightening experience for all attendees. The first event in the series will explore the intersection of artificial ... Read more
The Making of America’s First Guru
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a screening of excerpts from America's First Guru, a PBS special documentary telling the story of legendary Indian monk Swami Vivekananda's experiences and impact in America. The screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Raja Choudhury, Dr. Mukesh Prasad of the Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute at Harvard University, and ... Read more
Decoding China’s Climate Agenda
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYChina plays a pivotal role in the international community's fight against climate change. However, understanding which officials and departments drive China’s ambition, and how climate is prioritized in China’s bureaucracy, are crucial to benchmarking China’s climate progress. A new report, Climate Change in China’s Governance: Agenda, Agents, and International Collaboration, by Guoguang Wu, Senior Fellow ... Read more
Community Partnership 101: How NVRD Can Empower Voter Engagement in 2024
Join our exclusive webinar for community partners to enhance your voter registration campaigns and outreach strategies. Allen Blackwell, a seasoned advocate for voter participation, will share crucial insights to maximize your impact on National Voter Registration Day 2024.
Play – BAGS
Glow Cultural Center 13329 41st Ave, Flushing, NYThis play is a circle. When federal funding for food banks can only provide blocks of fortified cheese, Diana Song and Lanie set out against all the odds to feed their neighborhood. Part-Lehrstück and part raucus comedy, BAGS explores the dishearteningly cyclical nature of organizing and teaches about the importance of continued engagement & the power of ... Read more
Film – The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYKenji Mizoguchi’s hauntingly beautiful adaptation of Shofu Muramatsu’s popular novel stars Shotaro Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoe, a young actor and the adopted son of a Kabuki star in late-19th-century Tokyo. Failing to meet the standards set by his father, Onoe estranges himself from his family by entering into a relationship with Otoku (Kakuko Mori), his ... Read more
Musical – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
New World Stages 340 West 50th Street, New York, NYA one night only concert to benefit the National Asian Artists Project. Power, ambition, greed.... It's just another complicated day at the office in this classic satire of big business. How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses his trusty handbook to climb the corporate ladder from ... Read more
Film – Floating Weeds
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYTwenty-five years after the release of his 1934 silent film A Story of Floating Weeds, the now-middle-aged Yasujirō Ozu set about remaking the earlier backstage drama, an endeavor that would yield his only collaboration with Daiei Film Co., and one of just six color films that the master auteur would direct in his lifetime. Like ... Read more
Play – ALWAYS EAT THE FOOD
Glow Cultural Center 13329 41st Ave, Flushing, NYA landlord. An organizer. All the tenants. Based on Jesse Jae Hoon’s conversation with organizers Rima Begum and Whitney Hu, Always Eat the Food follows the forming of a tenants union against a predatory real estate company.
Film Screening and Conversation with Director Hao Wu: 76 Days
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYSet in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, this raw and intimate documentary captures the struggles and human resilience in the battle to survive the pandemic in Wuhan, China. On January 23rd, 2020, China locked down Wuhan, a city of 11 million, to combat the emerging COVID-19 outbreak. Set deep inside the frontlines of ... Read more
MOCA Queer StoryJAM
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYAre you intrigued by the various ways people approach dating? Do you enjoy hearing memorable or hilarious dating stories? Are you curious about the dating experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals? As part of MOCA’s Pride Month celebrations, we are thrilled to introduce a new public program series dedicated to queer storytelling and the sharing of personal ... Read more
2024 New York Kathak Festival
Manhattan Movements Arts Center 248 W 60th St, New York, NYThe New York Kathak Festival is a nonprofit organization that presents and promotes dancers, scholars, and practitioners of Kathak, a classical dance tracing its origins to India. We produce a festival bringing together established and emerging artists from across the United States and beyond. The Kathak Festival is produced by the American Kathak community, inspiring ... Read more
NuWorks 2024
Theatre Row Theatres 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NYPan Asian Rep culminates its 47th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.
MothSutra: An East to West Poetry Reading
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYIn partnership with the Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY, poet and editor Russell C. Leong will read from MothSutra, a collection of drawings and poetry about an Asian delivery man who rides a bicycle throughout Manhattan as he “cycles through his life from East to West.” Leong aims to evoke the inner ... Read more
White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Pride Month Convening
Please join the White House Office of Public Engagement and WHIAANHPI on June 24 for a historic Pride Month convening to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQI+ individuals and allies. This special event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ Americans, as well as ... Read more
Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Banseok Kwon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, on his newly released book: Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee. Newly released by Harvard University Press, this book ... Read more
Asian Women Giving Circle Grantee-Donor One Day Convening
Nine Orchard Hotel 9 Orchard Street, New York, NYThe Asian Women Giving Circle is organizing its first-ever convening that will bring together our grantees and donors to exchange knowledge and nurture relationships. Rooted in community, learning, and innovation, the gathering will feature panel discussions, an exhibition area, and a participatory art project. As a collective, we aim to further our mission of amplifying ... Read more
Community Empowerment through Data Disaggregation
The Power In Numbers Coalition invites you to participate in an insightful virtual webinar where we will highlight: Federal policy updates on data disaggregation; Showcase our new data platform: the AANHPI Community Data Explorer that puts data and infographics in the hands of the community; and Hear from AA & NHPI-serving organizations on how this ... Read more
2024 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL
Mark Morris Dance Center 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NYOn Thursday, June 27th, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates our 23rd Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region. Committed to developing dance as an important art form, WHITE WAVE scours the globe in search ... Read more
How Can the World Meet Asia’s Climate Finance Needs?
This event also will serve as the official launch of Asia Society Policy Institute’s latest report that takes stock of climate finance flows to developing countries in Asia, analyzes how reforms to the global financial architecture would impact flows, and provides recommendations for moving forward on reform efforts from an Asian perspective.
At the Edge of Empire – Book Talk with Edward Wong
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYWong's new book, At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China, tells the story of a family and a nation that spans decades of momentous change and gives profound insight into a new authoritarian age transforming the world. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with Edward Wong ... Read more
China and Taiwan: Will it Come to Conflict?
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us on Monday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation about The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan, a new book from the Hoover Institution edited by Matt Pottinger, distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and former deputy national security advisor. There are urgent but feasible steps to deter China from ... Read more
Ga Mu Ak: An Evening of Korean Traditional Music and Dance
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYThere is a long tradition in Korea of presenting various performances–singing, instrument playing, and dancing–on one stage. Join us for another enchanting evening of Korean traditional music and dance performances, featuring virtuosos from Korea.
2024 JACL National Convention: Looking into the Future Together
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PABetween July 10 to July 14, 2024, APIAVote, the Japanese American Citizens League, and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates will be hosting their respective leadership summits and national conventions at the same venue, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. Attendees of each event are able to attend free plenaries and breakout sessions/workshops hosted ... Read more
JAPAN CUTS 2024
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesNorth America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 17th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-21 for 30+ curated films from across Japan featuring major blockbusters, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films, and anime. JAPAN CUTS is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, ... Read more
Chinese Immigrants in the South
A little-known part of American history is the Asian immigrants who settled in the South in the 1800s and 1900s. Some were brought to work in agriculture, others established groceries and other businesses. Under Jim Crow segregation, they had different statuses as “Colored” or “White” depending on where they lived and the time. Speaker: Grant ... Read more
APIAVote 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit
Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PAAAPI community leaders and organizers will converge days before the historic Presidential Town Hall for APIAVote’s 2024 National AAPI Leadership Summit. This two-day event will arm attendees with the knowledge and connections to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander communities nationwide for the 2024 elections. See Calendar of Events for more convenings happening at this time. ... Read more
2024 OCA National Convention
Philadelphia Convention Center 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for a memorable and impactful event that celebrates and empowers the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This year, we are partnering with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and APIAVote, two of the most influential organizations in AANHPI advocacy and representation. Together, we will examine the importance of civic ... Read more
23rd New York Asian Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NYFor over two decades, the New York Asian Film Festival has been an adrenaline defibrillator jolting audiences out of their seats. The 2024 edition promises to be no different: a 17-day gamma blast of Asia's most electrifying voices and visions! From the opening night cheerleader gem Victory, to the centerpiece assassin anthology The Killers and ... Read more
From Nice to Necessary: Activism for “People Pleasers”
Ever have a moment at a dinner table, where someone says something terrible and you feel you have no choice but to accept it? Have you ever felt like you haven’t done enough about the ongoing genocide happening in front of our eyes, and felt guilty/shameful about it? Maybe you’re doing too much, and are ... Read more
APIAVote Presidential Town Hall
Since 2008, the Presidential Town Hall has served as a crucial national forum for inviting presidential candidates to engage directly with the AAPI community. By providing a dedicated space for candidates to address AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers face-to-face, the town hall offers one of the rare opportunities for this impactful growing electorate to ... Read more
NYC Tanabata Festival
Carl Schurz Park East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the 8th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival on Saturday eve, June 13th! Learn about the folk legend of two star-crossed lovers behind this Japanese summertime tradition which features writing paper wishes to hang on branches, and viewing the stars with telescopes! The story revolves around the deities Princess Orihime, a weaver, and her ... Read more
Prevention is Intervention: Collaborating Across Sectors for Survivors of GBV
FPWA 40 Broad Street, New York, NYIn the United States, we are grappling with systemic pushback against bodily autonomy, and service providers must play a role in advocating against these practices. Join Womankind for a timely and reflective conversation exploring what sits at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health. Using a justice-focused and anti-oppressive framework, speakers ... Read more
2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit
Join Smithsonian educators for this year’s Summit, "Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections." The Summit is a three-day program, occurring July 16-18, 2024, with online, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities for participation. As we gather to explore this year's theme, we will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approaches, which are paramount in gaining a comprehensive ... Read more
Creating a Level Playing Field Summit
Join a portion of the Creating a Level Playing Field Summit virtually on Wednesday, July 17, where senior officers from leading nonprofit organizations and corporate DEI groups share informative updates and generate actionable ideas.
Peter Hessler’s ‘Other Rivers: A Chinese Education’
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin ChinaFile for an evening with author Peter Hessler to discuss his new book, Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Hessler will be in conversation with National Public Radio’s Asia Editor, Vincent Ni. Book sales and signing will follow the discussion. In Other Rivers, Hessler uses his inside view of China’s education system as a vehicle ... Read more
Hyeseung Song: Docile
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn her extraordinary debut memoir Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl, Hyeseung Song expertly weaves together the beauty and complexity of her experience. It is an immigrant story, but also a mother-daughter story, a mental health story, and ultimately a redemption story. Poetic and unflinching, Docile is a lesson in the power of love ... Read more
Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra's Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh ... Read more
Chinatown 360° x Chinatown Photo Album Community Café
Storefront for Ideas 127 Walker Street, New York, NYChinatown Photo Album and Chinatown 360° are hosting a free drop-in event every Friday from July 19 through Aug. 2 from 1-5PM. Stop by their community café to register to vote, collage, digitize family photos, snack on free refreshments, and more! Spearheaded by Immigrant Social Services, Inc. (ISS), Chinatown 360° is a multi-sector and multi-disciplinary ... Read more
Stand Your Ground: Identifying & Responding to Anti-Asian Microaggressions
Have you ever received a statement that you thought was a microaggression? Has anyone ever called you a name or referenced a stereotype that you did not recognize in the moment? Do you wish you’d said something different or something at all? If your answer to any of these questions was “yes,” then you need ... Read more
Basement Bhangra Beyond
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United StatesQueens’ very own DJ Rekha brings the energy of their legendary party Basement Bhangra back to the World’s Borough. Transcending the sonic borders of hip-hop, dancehall and diasporic grooves, they return to Flushing Meadows for Basement Bhangra Beyond with Priya Ragu, a Swiss singer-songwriter born to Sri Lankan-Tamil parents, whose debut LP Santhosam is an ... Read more
Geopolitical Shifts in Asia: What they mean for Pakistan and Regional Stability
Pakistan, a critical player in the South Asia region, plays a pivotal role in regional security and stability. Against the backdrop of change, it is essential to understand how Pakistan's role, alliances, economic partnerships, and security policies are evolving. Pakistan's ability to navigate shifting regional and global dynamics will be crucial to its stability and ... Read more
Building an Equitable Climate Future is Everyone’s Business
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin Shaiza Rizavi, co-CEO at Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen and Steph Speirs, Founder and former CEO of Solstice as they discuss the power of entrepreneurship at the intersection of climate and poverty. They’ll talk about the communities hardest hit and the potential of the ... Read more
Where are the Asian CEOs? With Joy Chen, Satya Anand, and Nishma Gosrani
Join renowned leadership experts Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, Satya Anand, President - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) of Marriott International, and Nishma Gosrani OBE, Partner at Bain & Company, for an insightful exploration into the often-overlooked potential of Asian leaders. Discover how your organization can drive innovation and growth by ... Read more
APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit 2024
The APAICS Energy & Sustainability Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large. Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities ... Read more
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Event
The White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) invite you to tune into an AA and NHPI-focused mental health convening on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This event—marking National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—will provide updates from the Biden-Harris Administration on its ongoing work to support the ... Read more
Minsoo Kang: The Melancholy of Untold Story
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYA beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Minsoo Kang discusses his debut novel with ... Read more
Opening Reception: Voyage 2024 – Floating Scars
Queens College (Klapper Hall) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Room 404, Flushing, NYJoin the Queens College School of Art for Voyage 2024 - Floating Scars, a solo exhibition by Professor Chang Ho Hong. The exhibition will be on view at the Klapper Hall Gallery (fourth floor) from July 25 through August 2. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm. Professor Hong, a renowned contemporary Korean artist and ... Read more
Korean War Armistice Day Salute 2024
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us at The Korea Society to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. This ceremony marks the 71st Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This program will provide perspectives on the experience of a front-line soldier as told by a Korean War veteran, South Korea's ... Read more
Critical Race Theory Summer School: Freedom Summer 2024: No U-Turn on Racial Justice
From state-level voting restrictions to the gutting of affirmative action to the banning of school books that discuss systemic racism, conservative extremists want to force the nation to make a U-Turn on our racial and social justice advances over the past seven decades. At Critical Race Theory Summer School 2024, attendees will receive the tools ... Read more
China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
Baruch College/CUNY 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NYAsian American Business Development Center invites you to a special breakfast networking event focused on strengthening economic and trade relations between China and the U.S. This is a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new business opportunities with leaders from both regions. Guest Speaker: Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of ... Read more
Staying Safe While Covering Elections in AAPI Media
YOU ARE INVITED to join us for an open forum on the unique press freedom and safety threats facing AAPI community media journalists. A goal of this forum is to bring community media journalists in dialogue with experts in these issues. We hope to share your lived experiences in order to educate experts about your specific needs, ... Read more
July Town Hall: Film & Media
Bric Media 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NYNarrative filmmaker Nick Hartanto will share about his short film “Daly City” – and the winding journey of securing an all-Indonesian cast and majority Asian crew. We’ll also hear from documentary filmmaker Ligaiya Romero about their short film “Becoming the Moon”, about Filipino American artist, Maia Cruz Palileo. RSVP and sign up to a line-up ... Read more
Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo
Join us for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologies to ensure election integrity. Learn how these platforms are identifying and mitigating the spread of false ... Read more
Debut! Yuri Kochiyama Digital Exhibition and Collections Webinar
Yuri Kochiyama is an iconic figure in the Asian American community as a civil rights and social movement builder. We invite researchers, educators, counselors, students, and lifelong learners to learn about Yuri’s journey for social justice through her rare and revealing documents and ephemera left for posterity. Presenters will take you on a tour of: ... Read more
MOCA TALKS – The Legacy of Kuang Qizhao and the Chinese Educational Mission
MOCA cordially invites you to join us for a virtual discussion with scholars Sam Wong and Evelyn Wong, who will delve into the life and legacy of Kuang Qizhao. Kuang was the first Chinese person to write a Chinese-English dictionary and served as the official translator for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM) in Hartford, Connecticut, ... Read more
47th Asian American International Film Festival
Established in 1978 by Asian CineVision, the Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema. AAIFF is committed to film and media as a tool for social change and to supporting diversity ... Read more
Author Talks on Policing and Immigrant Detention
Register our next Online Book Event on August 1: Join us for our next online book event with Matthew Guariglia (author of Police and the Empire City. Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York) and Ana Minian (author of In the Shadow of Liberty. The Invisible History of Immigrant Detention in the ... Read more
PMH-AANHPI: Mental Health Learning Workshops
Flushing Library 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NYThe PMH-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Learning Workshop is a mental health resilience training that provides information on the history of the AANHPI community in the U.S., how to identify signs of mental health decline, combat the stigma of mental illness, and access free or low-cost mental health services that are culturally relevant. This ... Read more
South Asians and Elections 2024: A Space for Learning, Community, and Action
A community-centered space that offers learning, analysis, and action steps, aligned around values of justice, inclusion, and solidarity for South Asian Americans interested in learning about key issues, taking action for policy change in 2024 elections, and building community.
One Down Community Town Hall: Mental Health
In this age of innovation and digital influence, many perspectives shape the notion of mental health — different cultures, the power of social media, and the accessibility of resources. Learn about the ways Filipino and Filipino-American communities perceive mental health, multidisciplinary approaches to creating ethical solutions, and how media plays a key role in driving ... Read more
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United StatesA Weekend of Races, Performances, and More! Whether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun! For over 30 years, our festival has evolved from its riverside roots to become one of the largest dragon ... Read more
Talk Too Much 2024: Navigating Fuzhou Identity
St. John's University Address, 81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY, United StatesYou know how the story goes: someone in your family — likely your father/mother, uncle/aunt, or grandfather/grandmother — crossed the Atlantic by boat. Then, they opened a take-out restaurant in a corner of this country. From the rural villages back in Fuzhou, they succeeded in carving out a space in America. But with success came ... Read more
Survivor Support Summit – Virtual Programs
A report by API Gender Based Violence states that 21%-55% of AAPI women experience sexual violence. How can we support those who have experienced sexual assault, violence, workplace harassment and gender-based harm? How can we create a culture of consent, respect and love for survivors? How can we end sexual violence altogether? Join us virtually ... Read more
Beijing Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall 157 West 57th Street, New York, NYThis Sunday matinee concert—presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!)—features the Beijing Youth Orchestra, an ensemble newly created by China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Lü Jia, who has performed at Carnegie Hall as conductor of the renowned China NCPA Orchestra, leads this exceptional youth orchestra and the inimitable pipa virtuoso ... Read more
Civic Holidays in Action: Ideas and Best Practices for Your In-Person Celebrations!
A big election year deserves big Civic Holiday celebrations! Whether this is your first year celebrating the holidays or you’re a longtime partner, join us for our first collaborative training to discuss how you can build out creative and impactful in-person celebrations across all the holidays. There's no need to sign up for all the ... Read more
KATIE Live Performance
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYDon't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience rising international R&B and pop sensation KATIE in an intimate setting. The evening includes a reception, live performance, and Q&A session with the artist. KATIE, winner of the fourth season of the Korean TV show "K-pop Star," is making waves in the global music scene.
Workshop on Cancer for LGBTQ APIs
Apicha CHC, with the help of Glenn Magpanaty, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network, will be holding a Zoom workshop on cancer - the myths, prevention, and detection for LGBTQ API New Yorkers. Speakers: Ariela Noy, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Melanie Dulfo, LMSW, Apicha Director of Community Health ... Read more
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Convention
Austin Texas at Hilton Austin 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX, United StatesWe’re thrilled to unveil this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment. It recognizes that amid tough times, our work as Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists is more important than ever. We encourage attendees to be fully present as we gather in the Texas state capital during an election year to engage with what’s happening right ... Read more
AAIFF47 Screenplay Reading: MISSUS
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (14th Floor) 25 West 43rd Street - Rooms 1425/1426, New York, NYAAIFF47 is pleased to present the annual live reading of the winning script of the Asian American International Screenplay Competition. This year’s winner is MISSUS, written by Marissa Carpio and produced by Angelo Santos. Please join us for the World Premiere of this screenplay reading. Afterwards, enjoy a casual happy hour at Snafu (127 E ... Read more
An Evening of Poetry: Emily Lee Luan and Jimin Seo
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYJoin acclaimed poets Emily Lee Luan and Jimin Seo for a poetry reading and conversation. Emily Lee Luan is the author of 回 / Return, a winner of the Nightboat Poetry Prize, and I Watch the Boughs, selected by Gabrielle Calvocoressi for a Poetry Society of America Chapbook Fellowship. A 2023 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Poetry and ... Read more
MOCA TALKS with Melody Yunzi Li: Cultural Mapping of American and Chinese Dreams
MOCA cordially invites you to join an insightful discussion with Dr. Melody Yunzi Li, Assistant Professor in Chinese Studies at the University of Houston and author of Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating the Contemporary Chinese Diaspora in the United States. This event will explore how contemporary Chinese diasporic narratives address the existential loss of home for immigrant ... Read more
A+ Asian Stand Up Comedy
Broadway Comedy Club 318 W. 53rd St, New York, New YorkA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian stand up comedians that New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club.
OCA-NY 2024 Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibit
127 Walker Street 127 Walker Street, New York, NYFor nearly two decades, OCA-NY, in collaboration with local youth organizations, has organized an annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project (HCPAP), held every summer in New York City. HCPAP is a multicultural project that seeks to spread an awareness of hate crimes prevention, promote cross cultural awareness, engage high school students in hate crimes prevention, and ... Read more
Homecoming – Market + Festival, Celebrating AANHPI Mental Health and Welleness
345 Adams Street 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NYA celebration of AANHPI Mental Health featuring over 20 local vendors, professionally led workshops and panels, and live performances!
OCA-NY 2024 Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibit – Opening Tea Party
127 Walker Street 127 Walker Street, New York, NYWelcome to the Tea Party at Art Exhibit! Join us for a delightful afternoon of art appreciation and tea sipping at 127 Walker St. Immerse yourself in a gallery filled with stunning artworks while enjoying a selection of teas and sweet treats. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts ... Read more
Spread the Word, Spread the Vote: Promoting Your NVRD Event
Join us for our exclusive webinar designed to elevate your communication and social media strategies for voter registration campaigns. This session, hosted by Allen Blackwell, the Partnership Coordinator, will feature Clyde, an experienced media strategist known for fostering successful partnerships between organizations and local media. Clyde will share effective methods to enhance your campaign's visibility ... Read more
Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons (Networking Meet-Up)
Asian American / Asian Research Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, United StatesThe Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next discussion/workshop on communication with author Jessica Chen to discuss her new book, Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. At the networking meet-up, attendees will ... Read more
2024 ARISE NY! Anti-Bullying Youth Summit
The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NYAs part of our Youth Program, Turning Point for Women and Families hosts an annual Summit addressing bullying, racism, and discrimination, as well as avenues of empowerment for youth to address these issues. This is a FREE summit open to youth of all backgrounds. Lunch will be served and MetroCards will be provided if needed.
Shoes Off: All Asian Improv Comedy
Magnet Theater 254 W 29th St, New York, United StatesAsian improv icons unite in this one night only showcase! With a rotating cast of performers, experience improv from a different perspective. Come join them in celebrating culture, comedy and community.