Events

Coming to Roundabout this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew.  Three high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to ... Read more

LEGENDS: Athleticism in Asian/American Art explores the intersection of art and sports through the work of contemporary Asian and Asian American artists. While often considered distinct fields, this exhibition highlights how sport and artistic expression serve as interconnected arenas. Featuring artists and collectives across a wide range of artistic media, LEGENDS examines how artists of ... Read more

JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of the “perfect family gathering.” When four estranged Korean American sisters reunite in Orange County to perform their father’s Jesa—a traditional ritual honoring the dead—old wounds erupt, secrets surface, and ghosts (literal and emotional) refuse ... Read more

In this visually rich and philosophically provocative lecture, acclaimed Korean SF writer Kim Bo-Young explores the deep currents of Korean shamanism, ghost lore, and myth that continue to shape contemporary Korean science fiction and popular culture—often in ways invisible to Western viewers. Drawing on her own National Book Award–nominated SF novels as well as the ... Read more

Facilitated by Amy Wan (Special Assistant to the Provost on Writing and Professor of English) How can we use our writing assignments to help students prepare for their future classes and careers?   Join us to learn about developing career-oriented and disciplinary writing assignments. Hear from colleagues across campus about assignments they’ve developed with these kinds of future ... Read more

As a young teenager, Sala Garncarz survived the Holocaust in seven Nazi labor camps. A new documentary about the life she made for herself from that trauma and loss tells a remarkable story of the power of love to sustain life.

 Masked, heavily armed federal agents are roaming through American neighborhoods aggressively targeting anyone they feel does not belong, often using race and ethnicity as a factor to determine who is selected for arrest, detention, and deportation. News reports indicate that Immigration agents are using advanced technological tools and electronic surveillance authorities to create and exploit ... Read more

Featuring acclaimed architect Trey Trahan In-Person. New Orleans-based architecture firm Trahan Architects is known for their rooted approach to architecture—expressing the unique cultural, historical and ecological characteristics of the places they build. During frequent visits to Japan, Founder & CEO Trey Trahan, FAIA, has developed a passion and deep reverence for Japanese art and culture. ... Read more

On March 25th, the 2026 APAICS Health Summit will air virtually. The APAICS Health Summit brings together frontline workers, community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, and elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions on issues that affect our communities and the nation at-large. The Summit will explore topics such as representation in healthcare and research, ... Read more

Six years after the global pandemic, xenophobia and discrimination remain a persistent reality for Asian Americans, driven in part by the enduring “perpetual foreigner” stereotype. 

Join us for our final session on civic action & advocacy! Learn how collective efforts, activism & policy change drive lasting community imp Join us for the final program in our series, celebrating the power of civic action and community advocacy. This session will highlight how collective efforts can drive lasting change and inspire a ... Read more

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with historian Charlotte Brooks, Professor of History at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, on her new book, The Moys of New York and Shanghai One Family’s Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution. Through the remarkable story ... Read more