Events

Many new buildings and public spaces in New York City have been criticized for being hostile to the public. In fact, “hostile architecture” is a term used by the media to describe an increasing feature in public spaces; for example, benches with multiple arms to deter sleeping and limit use by homeless people. How can ... Read more

Join Asia Society and HBO for a special screening of The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas. A moving installment in "The List" documentary series created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, this film brings together a tableau of voices to explore the themes of representation, belonging, and what it means to be AAPI in ... Read more

Join us to: Learn about the latest public policy debates and political dynamics in the nation's capital. Hear from experts and advocates about issues that impact the Korean American community. Meet political professionals who are helping to advance the interests of Korean Americans.

Join Dr. Prithi Kanakamedala as she reconstructs the 19th-century lives of the DeGrasse family! Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal Archives and Library and the ... Read more

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Russell Burge, author of “The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and the Making of Modern Seoul.” In conversation with policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre, Burge delves into the hidden histories of South Korea’s rapid urban transformation during South Korea’s developmental period under Park Chung Hee. Drawing from a rich archive of ... Read more

oin us for a discussion with Dr. Russell Burge, author of “The Promised Republic: Developmental Society and the Making of Modern Seoul.” In conversation with policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre, Burge delves into the hidden histories of South Korea’s rapid urban transformation during South Korea’s developmental period under Park Chung Hee. Drawing from a rich archive of ... Read more

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training with Wendy Chin, Co-President of OCA-NJ Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is an evidence-based and evidence-informed course and is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world. QPR-3 steps for anyone can learn to prevent ... Read more

In 1885, eight-year-old Mamie Tape was denied enrollment in a San Francisco public school solely because of her Chinese heritage — and her family fought back. This workshop centers the landmark case of Tape v. Hurley and the extraordinary Tape family, featuring special guest Marie Chan, author of Mamie Takes a Stand. Participants will explore ... Read more

No prior knowledge of Korean is required. This workshop explores Korean cuisine beyond the idea of a single, unified tradition, highlighting the diversity of hansik and introducing Key Korean culinary expressions! Participants will learn how history, rice cultivation, and social structures have shaped food culture, from royal court cuisine to everyday meals, while also being ... Read more

This May, FLC and Subway Cinema explore a transformative time period in Korean cinema and its influence on the films of today, including rare archival prints and new restorations of some of the most daring and emotionally charged filmmaking in Korean history. Use CELLULOID70S in the promo code box at checkout, and enjoy a discount ... Read more

Step into a beautiful evening where art, music, and language come alive. Each month, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  As ... Read more