• 49th Asian American International Film Festival

    Non AAARI Events

    The 49th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival will run from July 30th to August 9th with in-person and online screenings, panels, and special events across New York City. This year, as AAIFF approaches its 50th anniversary, we’re celebrating the community that has built and sustained the festival for nearly five decades. Inspired by East ... Read more

    $19
  • 2026 Building CAPACD Convention

    Hyatt Regency Long Beach 200 S. Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
    Non AAARI Events

    The Building CAPACD Convention is where we come together to turn community power into action. Every two years, community development practitioners, leaders, and allies from across the country convene to strengthen neighborhoods and advance housing and economic opportunity in low-income communities. At this convening, powerful voices from diverse backgrounds will share strategies for building inclusive, ... Read more

    $725
  • The Nature of Light

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

    Featuring a lecture by Donald S. Lopez, a distinguished university professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. This session delves deeper into the name of the artwork The Light That Shines Through The Universe, and explores light in Buddhist thought—both literal and metaphorical. The lecture will be followed by a guided ... Read more

  • Webinar: Navigating Changing Laws on Voter Registration Drives

    Non AAARI Events

    Join us to ensure your efforts are informed, impactful, and ready for the road to 2026. Anyone who’s planning on registering voters this year will get stronger clarity on: Varying requirements around voter registration drives between states Which state legislatures have made major differences to their laws in the past year Access to this year’s ... Read more

  • The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings

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

    Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories embedded within these masterpieces. Featuring three thematic section —“Harmony Through Music”, “Elegance and Refinement in Music”, and “Music in Common Life”—the special showcase reveals the diverse roles of music in Song ... Read more

  • The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology

    Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative
    Non AAARI Events

    Overview   Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative August 5, 2026 Webcast ▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology" ▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, Ascend Deb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember ... Read more

  • Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the “Lazy Native” and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines

    NYU Wagner - Lafayette Conference Room, Floor 2 105 East 17th Street, New York, NY

    Description: Join NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a talk by George B. Radics, senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Radics will discuss his new book, Emotional Filipinos The American Myth of the Lazy Native and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines. About the ... Read more

  • Screening – Characters Disappearing

    Roxy Cinema 2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING, the debut feature film from A4’s 2022 Van Lier Fellow Connor Sen Warnick, is opening its first theatrical run in NYC at the Roxy Cinema! August 5 at 7pm. SYNOPSIS: The paths of Mei, Chris and Leonard intersect within a melancholic vision of the Asian American Movement. This is a Chinatown rarely seen, ... Read more

    $19
  • APAICS 2026 National Leadership Academy

    Amazon HQ2 210 14th Street, South, Arlington, VA
    Non AAARI Events

    The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers.  ... Read more

  • Screening – Stanley Kwan’s CENTER STAGE

    Film Forum 209 West Houston Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI 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

    $18
  • 2026 ICSA Annual Conference – Bridging Traditions and Innovations: Sociological Perspectives on Transformation in Chinese Societies

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

    The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Conference in New York City. In an era of profound global transformation, societies are navigating unprecedented social, economic, political, and cultural shifts. This conference will convene leading scholars to examine the dynamic challenges and opportunities confronting Chinese communities worldwide, fostering a critical ... Read more

    $120
  • Summer Mahjong with Potluck Asian America

    Honors Bridge Club 110 East 55th Street, 6th Floor, between Lexington and Park Avenues, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    JOIN US FOR MAHJONG, DINNER AND GREAT SUMMER VIBES! Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill, strategy, and luck, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. A full dinner will be served!  The evening will ... Read more

    $40