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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Korea’s Tea Ambassador\, Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim\, a special cultural workshop presented as part of the Global K-Zone Project\, an initiative designed to introduce the richness of Korean culture and lifestyle to audiences around the world. \nThis immersive workshop invites participants to experience the beauty of Korean tea culture through an introduction to Darye (Korean tea ceremony)\, a guided tasting of traditional Korean teas\, and a hands-on workshop creating traditional Korean snacks. Participants will explore the stories behind Korea’s tea traditions\, discover the characteristics of a variety of traditional teas\, and learn how tea and traditional confections are thoughtfully paired to create harmony in flavor\, texture\, and presentation.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-korean-tea-table-discover-the-art-of-korean-tea-and-traditional-tea-snacks-with-koreas-tea-ambassador-tea-master-yoon-hee-kim/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T143000
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SUMMARY:Stories of Shared Resilience: NYC Chinatown History x Cultural Preservation
DESCRIPTION:How do language\, food\, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.? \nJoin us for the fourth session of Stories of Shared Resilience\, a free\, six-part cross-cultural storytelling series exploring the people and movements that have shaped America. \nWe’ll screen The History of NYC’s Chinatown: Episode 4 – Corky Lee’s Photographic Revolution. A pioneering photographer and activist made New York’s Chinatowns visible\, documenting a community’s fight for justice\, recognition\, and equality. \nThe screening will be followed by an engaging conversation with cultural leaders and academics Andrea Louie\, Abosede George\, and Ava Chin.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/stories-of-shared-resilience-nyc-chinatown-history-x-cultural-preservation/
LOCATION:The Riverside Church\, 490 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
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SUMMARY:Li Tang Panel: Third Space Is a Verb
DESCRIPTION:Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb\, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine\, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange around identity\, diaspora\, and contemporary cultural practice. \nThis event is free and open to the public as part of Li Tang’s commitment to creating accessible programs for Asian diaspora creatives and communities. We sincerely appreciate our community friends for their support of Li Tang’s ongoing nonprofit initiatives and for helping us create more opportunities for connection\, dialogue\, and exchange.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/li-tang-panel-third-space-is-a-verb/
LOCATION:Accent Sisters\, 89 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T175506Z
CREATED:20260811T175506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175506Z
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SUMMARY:Shoes Off: All Asian Improv
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture\, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective!\n\n\nAsian improv icons unite! Celebrate culture\, comedy and experience improv from a different perspective. Featuring a rotating cast of Asian performers!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/shoes-off-all-asian-improv/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T175937Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Voter Survey 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing on newly released findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey\, the longest-running pre-election survey that focuses on how Asian Americans think about the election\, presidential candidates\, party identification\, key issues shaping their political engagement\, and more. This is our movement’s #YearOfAction \nPresented by APIAVote\, AAPI Data\, NCAPA
URL:https://aaari.info/event/asian-american-voter-survey-2026-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T191500
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SUMMARY:An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nCommittee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 26\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET \n  \nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n\n\n\n\n\n“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)” \nAugust 26\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET \n\nWe are pleased to invite you to the 60th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans who are in the early to mid-stages of their careers to get valuable advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the technology industry. We have been holding this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. \nWe will start with welcoming comments and introduction to the advisors\, followed by virtual breakout rooms where the experienced Asian American advisors will host individual breakout rooms that attendees can join. The attendees will have a list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which breakout rooms they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from room to room as they wish. \nThis will be a unique opportunity to explore career paths in the technology profession with experienced industry executives. Discussions will be frank and informative as each breakout room host will answer your questions and share personal insights and their stories about successful careers in technology. \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are getting ready to start your careers or who are at junior or mid-level levels of your organization. We hope that this event will help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your careers. \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at https://c100-8-26-2026.eventbrite.com \nRegards\, \nPeter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nNew York Regional Chair\, Committee of 100\, and board member \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/an-advice-and-networking-event-technology/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer at the Terminal: AAPI Culture Day
DESCRIPTION:A free outdoor celebration of AAPI culture featuring live music\, cultural performances\, food\, arts & crafts\, kids activities\, and community\n\n\nCome celebrate AAPI Culture Day — part of the Summer at the Terminal 2026 series at Brooklyn Army Terminal! \nJoin us for a free afternoon on the waterfront honoring the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture\, with something for the whole community: \n🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances — Experience the sounds\, movement\, and artistry of AAPI culture through live performances throughout the afternoon. \n🍜 Food Vendors — Savor a curated lineup of local AAPI food vendors serving authentic and delicious flavors. \n🎨 Arts & Crafts — Hands-on creative activities inspired by AAPI traditions and artistic expression. \n🎡 Kids Activities & Games — Fun\, family-friendly activities for the little ones to enjoy all afternoon. \n🏮 Community Tabling — Connect with local AAPI organizations\, learn about resources\, and engage with the community. \nThis event is FREE and open to all — come as you are\, bring your family\, and spend a summer afternoon celebrating culture by the water.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/summer-at-the-terminal-aapi-culture-day/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Army Terminal\, 80 58th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T200000
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving
DESCRIPTION:The Korea Society and the Korean American Community Foundation’s (KACF) Associate Board are excited to present Finding Your Path: Perspectives on Korean American Giving\, an intimate conversation exploring philanthropy\, purpose-driven leadership\, and the power of giving back.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/finding-your-path-perspectives-on-korean-american-giving/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260803T164944Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - FILIPIÑANA
DESCRIPTION:17-year-old Isabel navigates the opulent pavilions and lush green landscapes of Dr. Palanca’s luxury golf course as a newly-hired “tee girl.” Meticulously composed\, highly stylized\, and guided by precisely choreographed movement and deadpan delivery\, FILIPIÑANA unfolds through the gradual accumulation of everyday encounters between staff and the wealthy clients of this secluded country club on the outskirts of Manila. When she attempts to return a lost golf club\, Isabel uncovers a dark underbelly beneath the club’s pristine surfaces\, in this sweltering\, pastel-colored fairy tale of class division\, institutional patriarchy\, and invisible violence. \nUse code AAARI for $4 discount.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-filipinana/
LOCATION:Film Forum\, 209 West Houston Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T180536Z
CREATED:20260811T180536Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience\, a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:15 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location\n🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast\, grab yours now!\n💬 Follow Us: IG @LaughingLassi | Medium @LaughingLassi | TikTok @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important Information\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating. \nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n\n“Say something in Bengali!” \n\n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n\n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n\n\n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n\n\n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \n\nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195140Z
CREATED:20260806T195140Z
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SUMMARY:From Fuzhou to New York: The Fuzhounese Migration Story
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Fuzhou Sisters warmly invite you to an afternoon exploring the history\, memory\, and culture of the Fuzhounese community through storytelling\, performance\, archival art\, and Qinghong rice wine.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/from-fuzhou-to-new-york-the-fuzhounese-migration-story/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T195354Z
CREATED:20260812T195354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T195354Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Top Colleges: What Students Should Be Doing Each Year of High School
DESCRIPTION:The road to a top college does not begin when a student opens an application during senior year. It begins much earlier—with the academic choices\, classroom habits\, relationships\, interests\, and experiences students develop throughout high school. \nJoin **The Serica Initiative** and **AtomicMind** for a timely back-to-school webinar offering students and families a practical\, year-by-year roadmap from freshman year through senior year.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-road-to-top-colleges-what-students-should-be-doing-each-year-of-high-school/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182210Z
CREATED:20260902T181033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182210Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Pacific Island Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Pacific through powerful storytelling from Polynesia\, Micronesia\, and Melanesia. Welcome The Pacific Island Film Festival. From award-winning films to emerging voices\, a celebration of the people\, cultures\, language and stories that connect our vast Moana to the heart of New York City. \nYou’re invited to discover wave-making Pacific Island filmmakers. Experience stories that inspire\, challenge\, and stay with you long after the credits roll. \nEvery ticket helps continue creating space for Pacific stories to be seen\, celebrated\, and shared with the world.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-pacific-island-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T163141Z
CREATED:20260803T163141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T163141Z
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SUMMARY:Committee of 100 Conversations – Hao Jiang Tian
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend our 15th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on September 3\, 2026 that will feature Hao Jiang Tian\, a world renown opera singer and the founder and artistic director of iSing!\, which for 15 years has trained Western and Chinese singers for careers in opera. He is also a Committee of 100 member.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/committee-of-100-conversations-hao-jiang-tian/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T185304Z
CREATED:20260722T185248Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Picnic Performances: Grace Kelly\, Ashni
DESCRIPTION:Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed\, just show up on the lawn! \nGrace Kelly is a saxophonist\, singer\, songwriter\, and bandleader who has performed over 1\,500 concerts in more than 40 countries. As a bandleader\, she has appeared at major venues and festivals\, including the Kennedy Center\, Moscow Symphony Hall\, and the Montreal\, Newport\, and Montreux Jazz Festivals. Early in her career\, she performed at Barack Obama’s 2009 Presidential Inauguration and later joined Jon Batiste’s house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She has released 15 albums and is known for a genre-crossing sound blending jazz\, pop\, and electronic influences. \nAshni is a New York City-based singer\, songwriter\, and pianist. Weaving jazz\, R&B\, and pop\, with a thread of North Indian folk music\, she evokes the incisiveness and soul of Fiona Apple and Hiatus Kaiyote with the genre-crossing\, form-expansion of Arooj Aftab. Her work explores our relationship to self\, each other\, and the natural world\, enveloping listeners in a cathartic dimension\, providing “haunting relief” (Kajal Mag)\, and forging a new sound.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a4-picnic-performances-grace-kelly-ashni/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, Bryant Park\, Manhattan\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T165907Z
CREATED:20260904T165907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T165907Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese “Kimekomi” Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Frog\, Owl & More
DESCRIPTION:For the September 6th class\, students can choose among the Frog\, Owl\, Jizo\, Daruma\, and Goldfish designs.  Shape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll\, one piece at a time.  Kimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base\, you tuck colorful silk and fabric into carved grooves to create a beautiful keepsake doll—no sewing required. In this hands-on workshop\, our instructor guides you step by step as you bring your own doll to life and take it home.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/japanese-kimekomi-traditional-doll-making-workshop-frog-owl-more/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T173238Z
CREATED:20260904T173238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T173238Z
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SUMMARY:TALK TOO MUCH 2026 Registration
DESCRIPTION:One day. Many perspectives. A room for honest conversation. \nTalk Too Much is FuzhouAmerica’s annual community gathering. It brings people together to reflect on where our communities come from\, speak honestly about the changes happening around us\, and better understand the experiences and perspectives we may not always hear.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/talk-too-much-2026-registration/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T173755Z
CREATED:20260904T173755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T173755Z
UID:65781-1788706800-1788717600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Dumpling Making: Communal Cooking Experience
DESCRIPTION:More than a cooking class\, think a book club meets around your grandma’s dining table. \nInspired by my own family tradition of making dumplings with my now 97-year-old grandma\, each gathering celebrates connection\, storytelling\, and the art of Chinese cuisine. \nJoin us on Sept.6th at 3:00 PM at Welcome to Chinatown and it will be your last chance to try out our summer menu!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/dumpling-making-communal-cooking-experience/
LOCATION:Chinatown 115 Bowery\, 115 Bowery\, New York10002\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T171330Z
CREATED:20260902T171330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T171330Z
UID:65658-1788768000-1788800400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:The New York Philharmonic and the Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band - Simulcast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, live simulcast as an iconic orchestra and powerful voices come together in an unforgettable musical salute.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-new-york-philharmonic-and-the-soldiers-chorus-of-the-u-s-army-field-band-simulcast/
LOCATION:Perelman Performing Arts Center\, 241 Fulton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10007
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T230000
DTSTAMP:20260903T183629Z
CREATED:20260903T183606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183629Z
UID:65762-1788904800-1788908400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book Reading: Alan Chong Lau and Russell C. Leong
DESCRIPTION:Online event\, hosted by City Lights Booksellers & Publishers\, Alan Lau and Russell Leong will read from their recent work: \n\n\n\n\nThis Single Road: Postcards and Notebooks from Kyoto\nBy Alan Chong Lau from Entre Rios Press \nand \nMoth Sutra\nBy Russell C. Leong from UCLA Asian American Studies Center Press
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-reading-alan-chong-lau-and-russell-c-leong/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260814T200214Z
CREATED:20260814T200128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T200214Z
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SUMMARY:Christine Choy Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:A fall retrospective of nine preserved films by Christine Choy\, the pioneering documentarian who spent five decades filming the movements and communities left out of the record. \nFilms Screening at Anthology Film Archives (Sept 9 to 13\, 2026)\n“Teach our Children”\, “Inside Women Inside”\, “From Spikes to Spindles”\, “Fei Tien… Goddess in Flight”\, “To Love\, Honor and Obey”\, “Namibia: Independence Now!”\, Re-Orienting Africa”\, “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” and “Ha Ha Shanghai” \nFilms Screening at DCTV (Sept 13 to 16\, 2026)\n“Mississippi Triangle”\, “Homes Apart: Korea” and “Bittersweet Survival”
URL:https://aaari.info/event/christine-choy-retrospective/
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260811T174916Z
CREATED:20260811T174916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T174916Z
UID:65442-1788956100-1788960600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Tragedy\, Trauma\, and Transformation: The 9/11\, 2001 Catastrophe 25 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Faculty Panel with Distinguished Lecturer James Vacca (Moderator)\, Hagedorn Professor & Urban Studies Dept. Chair Melissa Checker\, Professor & Political Science Dept. Chair Peter Liberman\, and Professor & Barry Commoner Center Director Steven Markowitz
URL:https://aaari.info/event/tragedy-trauma-and-transformation-the-9-11-2001-catastrophe-25-years-later/
LOCATION:Queens College – Rosenthal Library (Rm 230)\, 65-60 Kissena Blvd\, Queens\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T174031Z
CREATED:20260904T174031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174031Z
UID:65785-1788976800-1788980400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Priya Parker: The Art of Fighting w/ America Ferrera
DESCRIPTION:A paradigm-shattering exploration of how we fight and how we build healthy conflict\, from the author of The Art of Gathering. We say we want community. Successful teams. High-performing colleagues and workplaces. Dynamic friend groups. Yet many of us don’t understand the crucial element we need to forge long-lasting communities in our lives: healthy conflict. \nIn The Art of Fighting\, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed\, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/author-talk-priya-parker-the-art-of-fighting-w-america-ferrera/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Congregational Society\, Brooklyn 119 Pierrepont St\, New York\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T191316Z
CREATED:20260806T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191316Z
UID:65319-1788978600-1788984000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Aesthetic Intelligence: Building a New Generation of Global Brands
DESCRIPTION:In an era of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty\, a company’s identity has become one of its most valuable strategic assets. To succeed\, companies must do far more than command attention. They must inspire trust\, convey meaning\, create memorable experiences and forge lasting connections with customers. This program brings together two leaders in luxury and branding to explore the concept of Aesthetic Intelligence and discuss how Japan’s distinctive traditions of design\, craftsmanship\, and cultural heritage can serve as the foundation for a new generation of world-class brands. Through conversation and case studies\, participants will gain practical insights into how aesthetics can strengthen brand identity\, secure a competitive advantage\, and drive long-term business growth.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aesthetic-intelligence-building-a-new-generation-of-global-brands/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T174357Z
CREATED:20260904T174357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174357Z
UID:65788-1788980400-1788984000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book: Seasons of Fury: Rozina Ali with Isaac Chotiner
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning journalist Rozina Ali examines the U.S. government’s broken compact with its Muslim citizens in her new book\, Seasons of Fury: Four Families and the Rise of Islamophobia in America\, which she worked on during her 2022–23 Fellowship at the Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. She will discuss her research with journalist Isaac Chotiner. \n 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-seasons-of-fury-rozina-ali-with-isaac-chotiner/
LOCATION:NYPLStephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 42nd St & 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T180122Z
CREATED:20260904T180122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180122Z
UID:65800-1789061400-1789070400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Journalists in the Influencer Age: Navigating Storytelling on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:As social media continues to reshape how people discover\, trust\, and engage with news\, journalists are increasingly being asked to think beyond the traditional story format. From building a personal brand to understanding platform analytics\, today’s storytellers are navigating a media landscape where reporting\, audience engagement\, and digital identity often overlap. \nThis panel will bring together journalists\, media professionals\, and digital creators to discuss how reporters can use social platforms thoughtfully\, build authentic relationships with audiences\, expand the reach of their work\, and balance credibility with visibility.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/journalists-in-the-influencer-age-navigating-storytelling-on-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175522Z
CREATED:20260904T175522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T175522Z
UID:65794-1789061400-1789072200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Screening and Panel Discussion of Daughter of Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:This 1937 film stars Anna May Wong and Philip Ahn in a thriller about a woman in San Francisco Chinatown trying to avenge her father’s murder committed by an illegal-immigrant trafficking gang.  Wong and Ahn were both born in the United States in 1905 and American citizens by birth. The film was highly unusual in featuring two Asian American leads in an era of “yellowface” when White actors typically played headline Asian characters. In 2006\, the Library of Congress selected Daughter of Shanghai for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/screening-and-panel-discussion-of-daughter-of-shanghai/
LOCATION:McNally Amphitheatre\, 140 West 62nd Street McNally Amphitheatre\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221836Z
CREATED:20260902T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221836Z
UID:65666-1789066800-1789074000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero & Talkback with Josh Sabey\, Carolyn Lukensmeyer\, Dr. Sarah Sayeed\, and Michael Kimmelman
DESCRIPTION:After the smoke cleared\, there was a city to rebuild. BPL Presents is proud to welcome a screening and conversation around the new documentary\, 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero\, with director Josh Sabey\, Carolyn Lukensmeyer\, Dr. Sarah Sayeed\, and Michael Kimmelman. \nAfter the 9/11 attacks\, no one could agree what should be done with Ground Zero. And so New York decided to do one of the bravest—or stupidest—things in the history of city planning. They gathered 5\,000 representative New Yorkers and asked them to decide. People expected chaos\, yelling\, maybe even a fistfight. But what happened was democracy. This film tells the story of a city that responded to an attack on democracy by practicing democracy. It’s more than an exploration of the past\, it’s a blueprint for the future\, and an example of what’s possible. 2026. 68 m. J.B. Sabey. Rated NR.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/9-11-reclaiming-ground-zero-talkback-with-josh-sabey-carolyn-lukensmeyer-dr-sarah-sayeed-and-michael-kimmelman/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch\, 10 Grand Army Plz 1st floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175935Z
CREATED:20260904T175935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T175935Z
UID:65797-1789066800-1789074000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Netflix’s Best of the Best: Special Screening and Cast and Creators in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of Netflix’s new dance-based comedy Best of the Best\, followed by a conversation with stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan\, Priyanka Kedia\, Hasan Minhaj\, Ankur Rathee\, and Chaneil Kular\, director Lena Khan\, and co-writer and producer Prashanth Venkataramanujam\, moderated by journalist and podcast host Reshma Gopaldas.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/netflixs-best-of-the-best-special-screening-and-cast-and-creators-in-conversation/
LOCATION:NYC 92NY\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10128
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260904T174832Z
CREATED:20260904T174832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174832Z
UID:65791-1789068600-1789075800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book: Francis Fukuyama reconsiders "the end of history"
DESCRIPTION:When he declared that the world had reached “the end of history\,” what did conservative political thinker Francis Fukuyama mean? Does he still believe it? He joins us to discuss his new memoir\, In the Realm of the Last Man — a strikingly personal new reflection on the ideas he’s reconsidered.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-francis-fukuyama-reconsiders-the-end-of-history/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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