One day when his electric rice cooker informed him that his meal was ready, South Korean artist Jaha Koo experienced a deep sense of ‘Golibmuwon’ (고립무원). Twenty years ago a major economic crisis hugely impacted Jaha Koo’s generation of South Korean youth. ‘Golibmuwon’ is the untranslatable Korean word for the feeling of helpless isolation that ... Read more

Womankind's 2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Conference aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how gender dynamics affect survivors of labor trafficking in Asian American and Asian immigrant communities. In doing so, we hope to ultimately strengthen more inclusive and effective support systems. Panelists will analyze the gender paradigm, which includes traditional beliefs and norms related to ... Read more

In a world shattered by tyranny and poisoned by misogyny, Cymbeline tells the story of a young woman's flight from despair to heroism as she rediscovers her lost siblings and brings order to a kingdom ruled by chaos. Performed by an ensemble of eleven women, Cymbeline is a story of hope and rebirth in the ... Read more

How does stillness help us recollect what really matters and what we truly love? How can silence teach us more than any text or doctrine—and offer us a common space in an ever more divided and despairing world? And how can sitting alone in a small cell somehow be a training in community and compassion, ... Read more

Come join us at China Institute in America for an evening of laughter with the hilarious 黄西 Joe Wong as he performs his latest stand-up routine, “Between Jobs.” Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Joe shares his unique and witty take on the ups and downs of being in between jobs. Joe ... Read more

Join us for a spellbinding family dance performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come ... Read more

Join us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society's 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday, January 25, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations, sing along to fun New Year songs, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don't forget to enjoy some delicious ... Read more

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Lionel Barber, author of Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World’s Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son. Gambling Man is the first Western biography of the enigmatic founder of Softbank -- written with Son’s cooperation but not authorized by him. Barber’s character study of Son reveals a man of ... Read more

Join Borough President Donovan Richards for a joyous celebration of Lunar New Year, as Queens welcomes the Year of the Snake. Enjoy a vibrant evening featuring cultural performances, food and special honors for distinguished members of Queens' AAPI community.

In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORAICHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. $44 Early Bird tickets available to purchase until Jan 5, 2025 - use code ... Read more

The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice describes former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Ken Wilcox's firsthand challenges he encountered in four years “on the ground” trying to establish a joint venture between SVB and the Chinese government to fund local innovation design―and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ... Read more

Dive into an enchanting journey with AAPI HEROES, where we follow our young explorer, Kai, across time and space. This capitvating performance, rich in dance and storytelling, inspired by iconic Asian Figures such as Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first Chinese American star, and Bruce Lee, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings ... Read more