Asian American / Asian Research Institute

PAC NYC Family Day 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Queens Borough President 2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Helen Marshall Cultural Center – Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY
Free and open to the general public:

Cultural Performances
Honors for Local Leaders
Authentic Food

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo’s Birth: Exhibition Opening & Presentation
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NY, 10017, United States
The Korea Society is honored to host a special exhibition and presentation honoring the life, enduring vision, and profound legacy of Kim Koo—one of the most revered leaders of the Korean independence movement. As a central figure in the Korean independence movement and the President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, Kim Koo presented a visionary outlook that emphasized national strength based on culture rather than military or economic power. To commemorate UNESCO’s designation of 2026 as the 150th anniversary of Kim Koo’s birth, The Korea Society offers a unique opportunity to reflect on his legacy through both a visual exhibition and intellectual exchange.
This special event marks the opening of the exhibition, Kim Koo: Dreaming of Peace Through the Power of Culture, and features a presentation prepared by The Association of Commemorative Service for Patriot Kim Koo. It also celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Kim Koo Professional Series at The Korea Society. The program will feature Dr. Han Kyung-Koo, who served as the Secretary-General of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO and played a pivotal role in the 2026 UNESCO designation. Congratulatory remarks are provided by Kim Koo Foundation chairperson Dr. Kim Mee.
This program is produced in partnership between The Korea Society and The Association of Commemorative Service for Patriot Kim Koo and made possible by the support of the Kim Koo Foundation.

Protecting Your Mental Health While Doing Voter Engagement
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00
As mental health awareness has grown, access to care and meaningful influence over the systems that shape it have not kept pace. Younger generations in particular are experiencing higher rates of anxiety and depression while also facing barriers to both care and civic participation. This webinar brings together leaders from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Democracy Security Project alongside voter engagement experts to explore how structural challenges impact both mental health outcomes and civic voice, often leaving the most affected communities underrepresented in critical decisions.
The session will also address the emotional toll of voter engagement work and offer practical strategies to help organizers and advocates protect their well being while sustaining their impact. Participants will gain insight into how civic participation can strengthen connection and agency, and why ensuring people have both a voice and the capacity to use it is essential to building healthier, more responsive systems.

MOCA x USA Fencing On the Strip: Chinese Americans in Fencing
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
For more than three decades, fencing has quietly become one of the most prominent yet undocumented sports within Chinese American communities across the United States. From Flushing to Arcadia, Fort Lee to Northern Virginia, generations of Chinese American families have turned to the sport, building clubs, shaping competitive pathways, and contributing to Team USA at the highest levels of international competition. Yet this remarkable cultural phenomenon remains largely absent from the historical record.
In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America and USA Fencing come together to spotlight this untold story through a dynamic evening of conversation and live demonstration. This event brings together leading Chinese American Olympians Alexander Massialas and Maia Chamberlain, with award-winning journalist Richard Lui serving as moderator, alongside renowned coach Andy Ma, to explore the intersections of sport, identity, and belonging.
Through personal reflections and demonstrations, the program explores how fencing has served as both a competitive pursuit and a cultural touchpoint for many Chinese American families. The conversation also considers what it means to choose belonging through sport, and how discipline, community, and representation shape identity across generations. With Los Angeles 2028 on the horizon and fencing gaining greater visibility on the global stage, this program offers a timely opportunity to begin capturing a living history as it unfolds.

Science to Solutions: Innovation & the Journey of Yi Cui
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | China Institute of America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Join us for a special talk by world-renowned scientist, entrepreneur, and Stanford professor Yi Cui, one of today’s leading innovators in nanotechnology, batteries, and sustainability technologies. Beyond his scientific achievements, Professor Cui’s story is also an inspiring personal journey — from student researcher to internationally recognized scientific leader and entrepreneur. He will share the challenges and defining moments that shaped his path, offering audiences an inspiring look at how resilience and vision can lead to extraordinary success.
A member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and founder of multiple groundbreaking technology companies, Professor Cui has transformed cutting-edge scientific discoveries into real-world solutions with global impact. He will discuss how science and business can work together to address urgent real-world challenges. He will also reflect on collaboration across academia and industry, mentorship of young innovators, and his engagement in AAPI leadership and community initiatives.

The State of AANHPI Labor: Data and Policy to Empower AANHPI Workers
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00
This webinar will delve into the latest research and data on AANHPI workers, including information on union membership, low-wage work, and more.
Come learn more about the latest findings and find out what NCAPA organizations are doing to ensure that the needs of AANHPI workers are prioritized in the labor movement and other policy sectors.

Celebrating Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00
Join National CAPACD for a virtual panel, Celebrating Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses, bringing together community leaders, advocates, and policymakers to highlight the urgent challenges facing immigrant entrepreneurs and the neighborhoods they sustain. At the virtual kickoff, we will hear from voices on the ground, explore the current federal landscape, and mobilize collective action across the country.

Lucky FM 2
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-31 | The Club, 74A East 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes, drums, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps, the International Hotel, Vincent Chin, and today. Performed viscerally through music, dance, and humor, Slant finds unity amidst chaos in a celebration of community.
Slant is the trio ensemble of Rick Ebihara, Wayland Quintero, and Perry Yung. In 1995, Slant premiered Big Dicks, Asian Men followed by other works through the 2000s that featured farcical themes punctuated by outlandish and poignant moments that audiences flocked to see at La MaMa and across the USA.

Civil Rights
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00
The incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII is the most horrific violation of the U.S. Constitution against APIDAs. The incarceration violated almost all of the amendments in the Bill of Rights, as well as a few other Amendments. Almost the entire population of innocent Japanese Americans was incarcerated for over three years simply due to their heritage and ancestry. This workshop shows activities for students to learn how to analyze the Constitution through the lens of historic events, such as the wartime incarceration.

Exploring Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook
2026-05-26 16:30 - 18:00
In partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Teach Asian American Stories invites educators to explore Foundations and Futures, a newly launched free and online multimedia textbook that centers Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives – because our history is your history.

Make It 10 Cents! - Community Panel
2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00 | 127 Walker Street, 127 Walker Street, New York, NY, 10013
Canners are some of the city’s most essential environmental workers – almost single-handedly driving the success of New York’s most effective recycling program. It’s time to give them a raise. The
Bigger Better Bottle Bill is pending legislation that would double the redemption rate from 5 to 10 cents and expand the types of cans and bottles eligible for return.
Local experts discuss why passing this bill matters — and what’s at stake.
Panel is part of artist Siyan Wong’s exhibition “Make It 10 Cents” on view at Welcome to Chinatown, 115 Bowery, until May 19, 2026

Performing Artists in Conversation: Tisa Chang & Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
2026-05-23 16:30 - 17:30 | 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 presenting 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 present Performing Artists in Conversation. This program invites performing artists and companies whose work has shaped and advanced the Asian American performing arts landscape.
Come hear from foundational artists, choreographers and artistic directors who built the Asian American Theater Movement. Our first guest of this ongoing series is Tisa Chang, of the seminal Pan Asian Reperatory Theatre. How did Pan Asian Rep start? What does it take to operate a physical theater? How has the field changed? What is the future of Asian American theater?

New York Chinese Cultural Center's AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
2026-05-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
Join the New York Chinese Cultural Center and MOCA in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of dance and music, featuring performances by NYCCC’s resident company and guest artists.

Shared Dialogue, Shared Space 2026 - Part 1
2026-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Barton Avenue, Murray Hill, Queens
Korea Art Forum (KAF) invites you to the first three of nine public participatory events of the 2026 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space (SDSS) program. SDSS is an ongoing series of outdoor participatory art events held at accessible community hubs in immigrant neighborhoods around New York City. SDSS offers residents and visitors the unique opportunity to engage directly with artists and work with them to develop projects that address issues of language, identity, migration, conflict, and cultural production – key issues that define the experience of New Yorkers. These works culminate in an indoor exhibition and public art installations across New York City.
All three events will take place on Barton Avenue, near Murray Hill Station, on Saturday, May 23, 30, and June 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m, and feature Kelly Han, Sohhee Oh, Lucia Warck-Meister, and Mashiyat Zaman. Korea Art Forum and guest curator Ninad Pandit selected these artists through a city-wide open call and artist interviews.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway, New York, NY, 10002
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations.

2026 NYC AAPI 5K Run Fundraiser
2026-05-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Pier 45, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Get ready to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with an unforgettable event — the AAPI 5K Run! Lace up your sneakers, hit the streets, and join us in celebrating the vibrant Asian American & Pacific Islander community while supporting the incredible work of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), other impactful nonprofit organizations, and AAPI small businesses.

Mapping AAPI New York: The Localized History Project Showcase
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join the youth researchers of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s Localized History Project for a dynamic showcase of history, storytelling, and collectivity.

Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities
2026-05-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us at our next workshop in-person workshop and networking session on “Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities.”

In Conversation | 江青訪談 (Chiang Ching)
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join the Library as we welcome author, actor, dancer, choreographer and director 江青 (Chiang Ching) for a special conversation in Mandarin. Chiang will talk about her two most recent books in the interview: The Trace, 1963-1970 (印記, 1963-1970) published in 2024, about her 7-year life in Taiwan and Turning Eighty (瞬間八十) published in March 2026, about her close friends in films, modern dance, poetry and science.
This program will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

Heart on Fire, Brain on Ice: Philippine Nonfiction since 2000
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-31 | Museum of the Moving Image, 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY, 11106
Direct and political in their aims, these documentaries, features and shorts mostly unreleased and unseen in the United States, take a clear-eyed view of the Philippines’ most exploited—landless peasant farmers, urban poor displaced by development, generations of indigenous families affected by toxic waste left behind by U.S. military bases—as well as those among them who are agitated to resist. The filmmakers are often intimately if not directly affected by the repression they capture, and the films are made by and with activists who have integrated with the communities they follow on the ground. Occasionally surreal, sometimes absurd, these films maintain a firm grip on the visceral reality that binds their struggles together.

Korea On Screen: 'Break the Chain' & 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird'
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Korean Cultural Center NY, 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents this special double feature 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.
This special evening pairs Lee Man-hee’s North American Premiere 4K Remaster of Break the Chain (1971) with Kim Jee-woon’s The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008)—a film that takes direct inspiration from its 1971 predecessor. Together, the two films trace the lineage of Korea’s Manchurian Western tradition, from its golden-era origins to its modern reinvention, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness the dialogue between a classic and the contemporary masterpiece it inspired.

MOCA x Tea Drunk – International Tea Day Celebration
2026-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
Curious about salt and ginger tea from the Tang Dynasty? Interested in sampling teas from across China’s tea-producing regions? Want to compare Chinese and Japanese teas side by side, or experience ultra high-end milk tea crafted from top terroir leaves?

In celebration of International Tea Day, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Tea Drunk invite you to an immersive tea tasting experience. A holiday for tea lovers around the world, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore teas from diverse regions and cultures, along with the many ways they are prepared and enjoyed.

Beyond the tastings, the United Nations designated May 21 as International Tea Day to promote sustainable production and consumption of tea and to raise awareness of its role in alleviating hunger and poverty worldwide. Join us in celebrating the rich traditions of tea and its many benefits. This event also offers a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts while discovering the cultural and wellness practices associated with tea drinking.

Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Baruch College Mishkin Gallery, 135 East 22nd St, New York, New York, 10010
Please join the Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College for a panel discussion, Women Artists, Curators & Activists: A Conversation. Panelists include artist Zhen Guo, artist and Guerrilla Girls member Christina Schlesinger, artists and curators Susan Grabel and Lori Horowitz, art historian and curator Gail Levin, and moderator Maika Pollack, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Mishkin Gallery.
Presented alongside Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective (on view til June 12), the conversation asks a simple but difficult question: why are so many women artists recognized only after decades of being overlooked? Bringing together artists, curators, scholars, and activists from different generations, the evening will examine the relationship between feminism, visibility, artistic labor, and historical recognition.
