A4 Unscripted and Immersive Acting Audition Workshop
2026-06-18 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pearl Studios NYC, 500 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence?
Join A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment.

Play - Until the First Snow (Show 2)
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Theatre Row Theatres, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036
Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.
Synopsis
Amid the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, Kelly travels to her grandmother’s home on the outskirts of Seoul, where past and present blur and fractured memories uncover a buried family history that reshapes her sense of identity and inner strength.

2026 Korea on Screen: Peafowl (공작새)
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Korean Cultural Center NY, 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents Peafowl 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.
Peafowl follows Myung, a transgender dancer living in Seoul, as she is drawn back to her estranged hometown after the sudden death of her father—a master of traditional Korean folk percussion. To claim her inheritance, she must perform a traditional memorial rite deeply rooted in gendered ritual, forcing a reckoning between who she is and what her family and community expect her to be. Director Byun Sung-bin brings an electric, kinetic energy to the film, grounding its emotional intensity in the textures of folk ritual, queer identity, and the unfinished business of family.

Radical Relations: Creative Conversations on Solidarity, Legacy, Activism + Art
2026-06-21 15:00 - 18:00 | MFA Design for Social Innovation at School of Visual Arts, 136 West 21st Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10011
Alongside a few special guests, the afternoon will feature:

Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people together and build cross movement, cross racial solidarity in support of human rights, dignity, and self-determination for all oppressed people.
traci kato-kiriyama reading from their book of poetry, Navigating With(out) Instruments and talking about a new installation-performance-community organizing project linking actions and conversations on provenance, Reparations, solidarity, collective healing, and the reclamation of “items” that are missing/stolen/lost.

NYC AAPI STUDES K-12 Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24 | NY
Join the The Asian American Education Project and CACF for an information and Q+A session about the need for AAPI curriculum in NYC schools, how NYC AAPI Studies K-12 can impact their child’s school, as well as the resources available to NYC schools, teacher and students. Learn about important AAPI history as well!

Nonprofit Boards of Directors: Responsibilities and Best Practices
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
A skilled Board of Directors is key to fostering a resilient nonprofit organization. Directors often agree to serve on Boards because they support the organization’s mission, but service on a Board brings significant responsibilities. This webinar will address the role of nonprofit Boards of Directors and the basics of proper oversight in compliance with New York Not-For-Profit Corporation law.

Voices of AAPI Communities: June Briefing on the American Dream, Citizenship Rights, 250th Anniversary
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join APIAVote, AAPI Data, AAJA, and NCAPA for the next installment of the Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the latest survey insights from AAPI Data and AP-NORC on timely policies. This month, we’ll examine AAPI opinions on the American Dream, citizenship rights, the nation’s 250th anniversary, and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain data-driven insights into the diverse views within the AAPI community, shaping the landscape for 2026 and beyond. Reserve your spot today and please share with your network!

Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930
2026-06-23 15:00 - 15:30 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10028
Sangeetha Kowsik, Founder, Ihsan Ishan Design, Hindu Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor of NYU, founder of NYU Hindu Center
Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works of art. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Thinking Outside of the Clipboard: Creative Approaches to Voter Engagement
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Voting does not have to be boring. If you’re stuck with the image of voter engagement as 2 seated volunteers sitting behind a table with clipboards, we’re here to expand your imagination when it comes to ways to engage communities around voting and civic engagement! Hear from our partners about ways they have moved from basic to bustling and made their communities excited about participating in our democracy. You’ll hear from Americans for the Arts about voter engagement initiatives ranging from flash mobs to voter line serenades and learn about ways you can partner with artists in your voter engagement work. You’ll also hear from Warm Cookies of the Revolution about their initiatives like “The Huddle” during televised football games or “High Stakes” Texas Hold‘em to make you think twice about money in politics or “This Machine Has a Soul,” an arts-based participatory budgeting process. Unfortunately real cookies don’t travel well via virtual webinar but we promise it’s worth coming anyway!

AI, AAPIs, and the Evolution of Disinformation
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join NCAPA and the Asian American Disinformation Table to learn about the impact of AI on racialized disinformation. Speakers will share about the impact of generative AI on AAPI communities, media literacy education, and implications on platform and federal policies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of AI on disinformation, including election-related narratives, and learn how to protect themselves and their communities from AI disinformation.

Book Talk with Professor Andrew Seth Meyer: To Rule All Under Heaven
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | China Institute, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10006
China Institute of America invites you to an evening conversation with historian Professor Andrew Seth Meyer on his new book To Rule All Under Heaven: A History of Classical China from Confucius to the First Emperor. Through war, diplomacy, debate, commerce, philosophy, literature, science, and art, Meyer brings to life one of the most transformative periods in Chinese civilization: the Warring States era, when the old Zhou order was collapsing and new ideas, institutions, and political systems were taking shape.
The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at China Institute of America, and followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.

Desk Yoga and Breathing Techniques
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Yoga at your desk is perfect for anybody who spends a lot of time working at a computer or in a cubicle. Join us on your lunch break to learn simple stretches and breathing exercises that can be performed while seated at or standing next to a standard office desk. It targets common areas of workplace tension like the neck, shoulders, wrists, and lower back to counteract the physical strain of prolonged sitting. This webinar will provide you with stretches and breathing techniques you can use to relieve tension throughout the day.

Genius on Display: Designing for the FIFA World Cup with Rich Tu
2026-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011
Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu, a creative director and educator, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event.

Dinner & Book Talk with Artist Ria Sim, Author of "Dear New York, I Love You"
2026-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NY
Join us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe), who will discuss her art book, Dear New York, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City, which celebrates New York’s colorful streets, classic haunts, and simple pleasures.
In addition to the discussion, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City that Ria can sign, as well as a buffet dinner featuring the famously delicious, light, and airy Hong Kong-style paper-wrapped spongecakes in a wide array of original and special flavors from one of the inspirations behind her drawings: Spongies Cafe!

2026 AAPI-LEAD - Youth Conference (Cohort A)
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-30 | 40 Broad Street, 40 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004
AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

The 24th World Korean Traditional Art Competition
2026-06-27 10:00 - 19:00 | Barrymore Film Center, 153 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024
The Traditional Art Society of Korea (TASK) & The Federation of Korean Associations, USA host the 24th World Korean Traditional Art Competition. This event aims to promote Korea’s excellent traditional culture widely, discover and support talented next-generation Korean musicians living abroad, and enhance the skills of overseas Korean musicians, thereby expanding the base of traditional Korean music.

A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang
2026-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Bueok at Korean Cultural Center, 122 E 32nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, United States
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang, a hands-on culinary workshop led by Instructor Jiyoung Park, founder of ParksKitchen in San Francisco.
In this collaborative session, attendees will gather in groups to create a traditional Korean Hansang—a complete meal featuring steamed rice, a savory soup, a main dish, an assortment of side dishes, and roasted gim (seaweed)—while exploring the flavors, ingredients, and traditions that define Korean home cooking. Guided by Jiyoung Park, participants will learn fundamental Korean cooking techniques and gain insight into the cultural traditions and everyday practices that shape Korean home dining.

Book Launch Party - Horizon Hong Kong: Selected Stories
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Accent Sisters, 89 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10002
One of Hong Kong’s leading English writers, Xu Xi investigates and invigorates the transnational, transcultural, and translingual dimensions of her beloved city in these 22 stories covering the 1960s to the present day. Accent Sisters is proud to present the book launch of Xu Xi’s short story collection, Horizon Hong Kong, a Gaudy Boy publication in conversation with Jee Leong Koh.

K-Pop Dance Night With DJ MOOBEK & HWARANG
2026-07-01 20:00 - 22:00 | The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023
Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco series continues with a high-energy night led by DJ MOOBEK, founder of KCORE PRODUCTION. MOOBEK has performed at major festivals and clubs across North America, Asia, and South America. Drawing from extensive experience on international stages, he delivers more than just a DJ set, creating a fully immersive performance that blends Hip-Hop, EDM, and K-pop. Joining him is Seattle-based DJ HWARANG, known for his versatile and crowd-driven sets fusing K-pop with U.S. chart-toppers. With strong energy and seamless flow, he brings an engaging and elevated atmosphere to The Dance Floor. From nostalgic K-pop classics to today’s biggest hits and explosive electronic drops, this Silent Disco transforms Lincoln Center into a global dance floor.

Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AANHPI Community
2026-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us for an insightful panel featuring SALDEF, APIAVote, LEADFilipino, and ACDC. These organizations have active civic engagement programming planned for the upcoming midterm elections and will share more about how they are reaching out to their specific communities, the programmatic goals, and how they are making the case for why AAPIs need to vote! Attendees will learn about different communities and outreach strategies that will be useful in their own work as well learn about resources to help them in their own work reaching AAPI Voters across the country.

JAPAN CUTS 2026 Film Festival
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-18 | Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States
North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us for over 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, short films, anime and more. JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres, parties and celebrity guests in the heart of America’s biggest city!

Understanding Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent: Global Perspectives and Emerging Normative Frameworks
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
Across the globe, millions of people continue to face systemic discrimination, exclusion, and unequal opportunities based entirely on their inherited status, descent, or ancestral occupation. While deeply associated with the caste system in South Asia, these rigid intergenerational hierarchies affect diverse global populations, including the Roma in Europe, Haratine in Africa, Buraku in Japan, Osu in Nigeria, and Quilombola and Palenque communities in Latin America. To confront this global challenge, this seminar brings together scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers to foster a comparative understanding of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD).

Screening - The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a special screening of The Professor: Tai Chi’s Journey West, followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with director Barry Strugatz.
This feature documentary explores the life and legacy of Cheng Man-ch’ing (1902–1975), the renowned Tai Chi master who introduced the practice to a generation of students in the United States during the social and cultural upheavals of the 1960s. Revered by many as one of the greatest Tai Chi teachers of the modern era, Cheng helped bring Chinese philosophy, martial arts, and cultural traditions to Western audiences. Through archival footage, interviews, and demonstrations, the film traces his remarkable journey while illuminating Tai Chi as both a martial art and a lifelong spiritual practice.

2026 Long Island AAPI-LEAD Youth Conference
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Adelphi University, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY, 11530
AAPI- LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream.) is a 3-day conference that brings together AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people.

25th New York Asian Film Festival
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-23 | Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NY, 10023
This year’s program features more than 50 filmmakers, ranging from acclaimed veterans to exciting new voices, who will be on hand for post-screening Q&As and special appearances.
Films w. Talent In Person:

A Dance with Rainbows (Taiwan) – Twenty-year-old Ling, a promising boxer, struggles to stay afloat both inside and outside the ring. Q&A w. director Lee Yi-shan on Saturday, July 11 at 6:15pm
The Undertaker 2: World After Death (Thailand) – When lightning revives an old woman, a grieving young man sees a way to reach the afterlife. Q&A w. director Thiti Srinuan, cinematographer Krittideach Gajangsri, and more on Monday, July 13 at 6:00pm
Tha Rae: The Exorcist (Thailand) – A demon returns to Thailand’s oldest and largest Catholic community for a terrifying confrontation. Q&A w. actor James Jirayu Tangsrisuk on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:00pm

Tickets are currently available for the General Public, $20 and Students $17. By using the code TAKEOFF in the promo code box at checkout, you can enjoy a discount of $5 on your ticket purchase!

Buddhism Along the Silk Road
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | High Line Spur at 30th St, 10th Av, 30th Street & 10th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Featuring a lecture by Jin Xu, Jane and Leopold Swergold Associate Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University, this session situates the Bamiyan Buddha within the broader history of Buddhist transmission across East, Central, and South Asia. The session highlights how trade routes facilitated cultural encounters, religious coexistence, and the circulation of artistic forms.
The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Jessica Angima, a Kenyan-American community organizer, MNDFL meditation facilitator, and dharma student of Western Insight and Theravada traditions. Jessica is the organizer of Meditation for Black Lives.
Rain date: July 12, 2 – 3pm

Closing Party for The Dancing Goddess
2026-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | China Institute of America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
With this festive closing party, we bring the curtain down on our landmark exhibition.

China Institute of America President Jin Yu, CEO George Geh, and Gallery Director Charles A. Riley cordially invite you to the Closing Party of The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America on Saturday, July 10, from 3 to 5 PM.
Join us as we celebrate the much-anticipated launch of the fully illustrated 400-page exhibition catalogue, alongside a “water sleeves” dance performance. With this festive closing party, we bring the curtain down on our landmark exhibition.

Career Ceilings Masterclass "Creating Organizational Change from Within"
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations.
Peter Young, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative, will moderate.
After the conclusion of the fireside chat, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions.

Korean Through K-Pop Workshop
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NY, 10017, United States
Dive into K-pop songs as authentic materials to learn Korean grammar, expressions, and culture! We’ll explore selected songs from K-pop artists like BTS and K-drama soundtracks, using lyrics as a guide to uncover everyday language! We will learn practical expressions and vocabulary through lyrics from the following songs:

“Sudden Shower (소나기)” – Eclipse (from Lovely Runner soundtrack)
“Even If I Die, It’s You (죽어도 너야)” – V (BTS) & Jin (BTS)
“It Must Be Love (사랑인가봐)” – MeloMance (K-pop Demon Hunters/Business Proposal soundtrack)
“I Give You My Heart (마음을 드려요)” – IU (Crash Landing on You soundtrack)

Asian American Leadership Summit
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-18 | Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544
Join Asian American leaders and community members from across New Jersey as we discuss our needs, share our stories, and build our collective power. This first-of-its-kind summit will feature education and advocacy workshops, insightful speakers and panels, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.
