Asian American / Asian Research Institute

Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
2026-06-06 | Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho, 452 Broadway, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, it’s been immortalized in songs, books, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known.

Elijah (Screening & Discussion)
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
Razid Season, filmmaker and alum of The City College of New York, Elijah, a coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man in a trans-phobic immigrant culture.

Nicolas Niarchos with Michael Posner | The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
​Author Nicolas Niarchos joins us to discuss his new book, The Elements of Power, which tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonization of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Niarchos will be in conversation with the Director of NYU Stern’s Center for Business and Human Rights, and former Obama administration official, Michael Posner.

Performance - The Table
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-14 | The Gym, Judson Memorial Church, 234 Thompson St, New York, NY, 10012
The Table is a new work of performance that explores insatiability, grief, and the body within larger systems. Through immersive, visceral meditations and a fever dream-like performance language—combining movement, puppetry, and everyday objects—the work opens liminal, shifting worlds where anything can become a portal. Rooted in Pink Fang’s legacy of socially engaged, interdisciplinary performance, the work centers collective experience, relational exchange, and the body as a site of inquiry. Both poetic and unsettling, it examines the forces that drive desire and dissatisfaction, asking a central question: What is enough?

A4 AAPI Pride Variety Show
2026-06-04 21:00 - 23:00 | The Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, United States
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is excited to kick off Pride month with the AAPI Pride Variety Show, a night celebrating queer AAPI performance across drag, comedy, dance, and more!
Hosted by drag queen Shia Ho with music by DJ Baejing, the evening features emerging artists, bold debuts, and experimental work from the AAPI community.

2026 Korea on Screen: The Final Semester(3학년 2학기)
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Korean Cultural Center NY, 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents The Final Semester as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City.
A quietly powerful portrait of youth and labor, The Final Semester follows Chang-woo, a vocational high school student navigating the pressures of his first workplace internship—balancing physical hardship, psychological strain, and the quiet indignities of a system that measures young people by their utility. Director Lee Ran-hee brings a clear-eyed sensitivity to the realities faced by working-class youth in contemporary Korea, grounding the film in the textures of everyday labor and the small dignities that make it bearable.

ETHICS & COMMON VALUES with Professor Taeku Lee
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NY, 10017, United States
With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values.
This series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society.
The Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation is proud to present Professor Taeku Lee.

Teaching Activism in AAPI Communities using Hidden Voices, Chancellor's Day Professional Learning Workshop
2026-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
Join the Asian American Education Project, NYC DOE’s Department of Social Studies & Civics, and the Museum of Chinese in America for a full-day professional development workshop that invites educators to engage deeply with Asian American Pacific Islander history, identity, and civic belonging. Participants will:

Learn from a panel of scholars who developed AAPI Hidden Voices materials, Dr. Vivian Louie, Dr. Mae Ngai and Chris Kwok on the topic of activism in AAPI communities
Participate in workshops led by the NYC Hidden Voices team and the Asian American Education Project
Receive free copies of Hidden Voices materials and graphic novels about AAPI history
Join a tour of MOCA’s current exhibitions
Walk away with resources & practical ideas for classroom implementation

5 CTLE hours provided. Light breakfast and lunch included.

Theater: Find A Good Husband by House of Chow
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-06 | Goddard Riverside Bernie Whol Center Auditorium, 647 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10025, United States
Join House of Chow for the premiere of Find a Good Husband! Created by Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜, Find A Good Husband is a tribute to Yvonne’s paternal grandfather, Mike Kuo-Min Chow (Yeh Yeh), inspired by a message he wrote in his final birthday card to her. Blending live narration, Hip-Hop/Street Dance, and Asian folklore, this dance theater work explores love, lineage, and cultural duty through a queer lens.

MOCA TALKS with Madelyn Postman – Staring into the Sun
2026-06-03 18:30 - 19:30 | 215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA, 215 Centre St, New York, NY, 10013
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Madelyn Postman on her debut book Staring into the Sun: Stories from a Chinese American Family 1895–2015, a vivid work that interweaves memoir with the true histories of her Chinese American ancestors.

New York AD65/SD27 Candidate Forum
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:15 | Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center, 197 E Broadway, Manhattan, 10002, United States
Please join AAARI for a co-sponsored event with APA VOICE, its member organizations, and community-based organizations for the New York Assembly District 65/Senate District 24 Candidate Forum, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 6pm to 8:15pm, at Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, 6th Floor, Manhattan.
Hear from the candidates before heading out to the polls on June 23rd for the primary election:

NY Assembly District 65: Grace Lee & Yuh-Line Niou
NY State Senate District 27: Mariama N. James, Liah Mejia, Jasmin Sanchez, Illapa Sairitupac, Wei-Li Tjong & Jay Jacky Wong
NY Congressional District 10: Virtual remarks by Dan Goldman & Brad Lander

Live interpretation will be available for attendees with limited English proficiency.

The Roads Ahead: A Conversation on the Present and Future of Transportation in New York City
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065
The Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program (SSTRP) at Roosevelt House, along with CIVITAS, a nonprofit aimed at improving quality of life in New York neighborhoods, invite you to attend a special event featuring New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn in conversation with SSTRP chair and founder Sam Schwartz. With a professional history that dates back to their days in the mid-2010s at Sam Schwartz Engineering (now TYLin), Flynn and Schwartz will reunite for an important discussion of the DOT’s progress and vision under the new administration.

Geopolitics, Identity, and the Fight for Civil Rights
2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
The third webinar in this series examines the downstream effects of U.S. foreign policy through both a historical and contemporary lens. Drawing parallels across time, the conversation will explore how periods of international strain have influenced domestic policies and legal interpretations—from immigration restrictions to citizenship rights—and how these dynamics continue to evolve today.
The session will explore how narratives of rivalry and suspicion can translate into real-world consequences for communities with heritage ties to countries at the center of geopolitical tension. We will discuss the tradeoffs policymakers face and provide a nuanced understanding of how national priorities intersect with civil liberties.

Nonprofit Optimization Conference 2026
2026-06-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Metlife Building (Yosemite Room), 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166, United States
Join USI and Nonprofit New York for a day of workshops and networking.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to control costs, elevate employee well-being, and build workforces that can withstand uncertainty. Join USI and Nonprofit New York for a day of workshops and networking. Learn creative solutions to enhance benefits, cut costs, and tackle nonprofit budget challenges.
This dynamic event brings together industry thought leaders and USI specialists for a full day of immersive panel discussions and high-impact collaboration through a series of expert-led workshops.
Whether you are looking to optimize your benefits strategy, navigate complex compliance demands, or strengthen your organization’s financial foundation, this conference delivers actionable intelligence across every dimension of your business.
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and leave with a clear roadmap for smarter, more resilient organizational strategies.
Enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch, and a networking happy hour while connecting with peers who understand your mission and challenges.

Screening - Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Producer’s Club, 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036
Broken Rhythm stands as the first authentic documentary to delve into Bruce Lee’s unfinished film, Game of Death, while also exploring the legendary martial arts icon as a real, complex, flesh-and-blood human being.
By using Game of Death as a lens, Broken Rhythm offers a candid, unfiltered view of Lee the actor, filmmaker, and artist. Through exclusive interviews and rare footage, viewers will uncover revelatory details about the production of Game of Death and gain fresh insights into Lee’s visionary ambitions for the project before his untimely passing. This compelling narrative not only illuminates Lee’s personal and professional journey but also grapples with broader existential themes surrounding life, death, and the relentless quest for artistic immortality.

Okdongsik
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NY, 10017, United States
With a philosophy rooted in simplicity, precision, and balance, Chef Dongsik Ok has reframed traditional Korean comfort food through a minimalist and modern lens. His eponymous restaurant Okdongsik’s signature dish is an elegant yet deeply comforting pork broth, dwaeji gomtang.

2026 NY K-Tech Demo Day : Public Session
2026-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 | 250 West 34th Street, 250 West 34th Street, New York, NY
Join us for the 2026 NY K-Tech Demo Day, an exciting showcase of 12 innovative Korean tech-service startups ready to expand into the U.S. market!
​Hosted by KOSME, KVIC, KTO, and KISED, co-hosted by Witness Creative Partners, this event brings together founders, investors, corporates, financial institutions, ecosystem leaders, and the broader tech community during NY Tech Week.
​The Public Session will feature expert panels, founder insights, local ecosystem programs, financial support resources, and networking opportunities focused on Korean innovation, U.S. market expansion, and global growth.

Illness in Illustration: Graphic Medicine in Japan and North America with Onmae Moka, Kosaka Tsubasa, Gianna Paniagua, and Kriota Willberg
2026-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
How do serious topics like living with a heart transplant or cancer translate into comics? And how are do those reflected experiences compare and contrast when it comes to North American comics and Japanese manga? Moderated by graphic medicine comic artist Kriota Willberg, Japanese manga artist Moka Onmae, her editor Tsubasa Kosaka from AKITASHOTEN, and American comic artist Gianna Paniagua discuss graphic medicine and how their personal experiences with illness shaped the stories they tell.

2026 Taste of Korea Pop-UP in the Bronx
2026-05-31 12:00 - 18:00 | 171 Lincoln Avenue, 171 Lincoln Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10454
Taste of Korea Pop-Up! ✨ K-Food | K-Pop Dance | Merch | Performances | Crafts | Games | Family Fun

The ultimate celebration of Korean culture is returning to the Bronx as an exclusive Pop-Up experience—and this year, we’re leveling up everything! We know you all might not be able to make it to the street festival on Saturday May 30th, or you might want to bring a friend back the next day, or maybe you just want even more of what you love.
Don’t worry, we have you covered with this special Pop-Up happening the very next day on Sunday May 31! After an incredible turnout last time, Taste of Korea is back with an even bigger, bolder, and more exciting experience. We are pulling out all the stops to bring you a cultural pop-up you’ll be talking about all year long. Whether you’re a die-hard K-culture fan or just looking for the ultimate weekend vibe with amazing food and company, this is the place to be.

10th Orchid Pavilion Gathering Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
2026-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 | China Institute of America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
In 1930, China Institute of America invited Mei Lanfang to make his triumphant debut on Broadway. Nearly a century later, we proudly present a one-time-only opportunity to once again be immersed in the artistry of an internationally acclaimed Peking opera star.
China Institute is honored to host Hu Wenge, a master of the Mei School of Peking opera, for a special New York performance. As the only male protégé of the late Mei Baojiu, son of Mei Lanfang, Hu Wenge is among the very few inheritors in the line of the male dan tradition, the art of male performers portraying female roles. This landmark event is part of China Institute’s Centennial celebration and is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America” at China Institute Gallery.
Hu will perform in full the iconic drama The Drunken Beauty, a centerpiece of the opera canon. Through the sophisticated union of movement and music, he brings to life the distilled essence of the legendary Yang Guifei’s complex emotions as the emperor’s ill-fated favorite. Following the performance, two distinguished scholars will offer historic insights into the work, joining Maestro Hu in sharing in-depth reflections on the unique sonic and physical aspects of Sinitic opera.
This 10th edition of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering is part of our annual series celebrating artistic exchange, inspired by the calligrapher Wang Xizhi’s (307–365) historic literati gathering on Mount Kuaiji.

Outdoor Closing Celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
2026-05-30 16:30 - 19:30 | The Pit at Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Sara D. Roosevelt Park (btwn Delancey & Broome Streets), New York, NY
Join us for an outdoor closing celebration of Lower East Side History Month 2026
Saturday May 30th, Free!
“The Pit”, Sara D Roosevelt Park between Delancey and Broome
4:30 PM ‘Tongues’ by Yibin Wang – storytelling and interactive games about native languages
5:30 PM BombaYo – a joyous session of bomba, Puerto Rican & African influenced song-drum-dance
6:45 PM DASO Y EL GRUPO CEMI- brings Loisaida to the dance floor, blending salsa, reggae, bomba, jíbaro, and hip hop.
plus hands-on artmaking and community info tables

Paper Cutting Workshop: Cutting Through Time
2026-05-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011
Explore the timeless craft of Chinese paper-cutting as you transform simple materials into intricate works of art. Learn traditional folding techniques, creating beautiful, symmetrical designs as you uncover the cultural symbolism and enjoy the meditative nature of this peaceful, hands-on practice.
This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board, in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month. It highlights the contributions and cultural impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through the lens of art and culture.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

Chinatown History & Design Tour
2026-05-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011
Join Mott Street Girls and award-winning graphic designer Zipeng Zhu for a walking tour of Manhattan’s historic Chinatown! Discover vibrant local businesses and uncover the neighborhood’s rich history while diving deep into the signage, graphics, and visual language that bring the streets to life.
The starting location for this tour will be shared with attendees a few days prior to the event.
Mott Street Girls is dedicated to making Chinese American history and culture more accessible to the public. Founded by Anna Huang and Chloe Chan, second-generation Chinese Americans, the organization offers engaging food and history walking tours through Manhattan’s Chinatown, creates educational social-media content, and collaborates with community organizations. Its mission is to preserve the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage, support local businesses, and share inspiring stories about the Chinatown community.
Accessibility Note: Assistive listening devices will be provided during this tour. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is also available upon request. Guests should be prepared to walk for 90 minutes without seating. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.

PAC NYC Family Day 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Perelman Performing Arts Center, 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY, 10007
PAC NYC brings together families and artists for an unforgettable day of indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, live music, and more. Celebrate the stories, voices, and cultures of New York City through engaging activities that will make you feel right at home as you explore the magic of the arts.
Reservations are not required to attend Family Day and entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to get the latest information!

MOCA PERFORMS – Dialogues with Composers Now
2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for timely and resonant live arts, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and film.
The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Composers Now to present Dialogues, a special program exploring the voices and visions of contemporary composers. Hosted by Composers Now Founder and Artistic Director Tania León, this town hall–style conversation brings together Chinese and Chinese American composers Jing Zhou, Weiyang Ding, and Sophia Kunxu Dou.

2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre), 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
The CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY students who are separated by the different campuses, and serve as a central location to display their creative works. Past participants have also had their films screened at the Asian American International Film Festival.

Conversation with Joan Chen: Memory, Identity, Cinema, and Beyond
2026-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | China Institute of America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and writer Joan Chen on her Chinese nonfiction work Catfish 《猫鱼》. Through family stories, the culture memory of Shanghai, behind-the-scenes stories from her film career, and reflections on love, pain, migration, and womanhood, Chen offers an intimate portrait of an artist’s life across China and America.
The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at China Institute, and followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
This event will be conducted in Chinese. Copies of the book (in Chinese language) will be available for purchase on site and pre-signed by the author.

Movie: Forge (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
2026-05-29 - 2026-06-10 | Quad Cinema, 34 W. 13th Street, New York, NY, 10011
In this thriller, In Miami, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a front for his family’s collection. Meanwhile, FBI Art Crimes agent Emily Lee moves from New York to Miami, discovering a plethora of forgeries cropping up in the South Florida art market. As Emily continues to investigate the Zhang siblings’ work, their lives converge to devastating effect in the Zhang family dim sum restaurant. In English, Spanish and Cantonese with English subtitles.

Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
2026-05-28 19:00 - 2026-06-07 20:30 | Inspiration Point Center for the Arts, 710 Tiffany St, Bronx, NY, 10474, United States
A high-octane, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power.

MOCA and Po Wing Hong – Spring in the Kitchen: Flavors of Renewal
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | 215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA, 215 Centre St, New York, NY, 10013
In collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a vibrant tasting and conversation celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and traditions of springtime. Centered around seasonal specialties, this program explores how everyday ingredients, from dried fruits like goji berries, jujubes, and longan to herbs such as dried Chinese yam and codonopsis, play a role in nourishing the body and reflecting the rhythms of the season.
