• 35th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

    Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This year, we’re honoring the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition, competition, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to experience one ... Read more

  • Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” Featuring Governor Gary Locke

    Non AAARI Events

    You’re invited to an upcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event—a special spotlight on Committee of 100 Chairman, Governor Gary Locke. A trailblazer in public service, Locke will reflect on his groundbreaking journey and offer personal stories and perspectives from his distinguished career. Governor Gary Locke has served as Governor of ... Read more

  • Highlight Reading Series

    TheaterLab 357 West 36th Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Highlight is a reading series designed to showcase the work of playwrights of Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and North African descent. The 11th Highlight Reading Series includes a reading of “LIKE THIS” by 2024 Van Lier Fellow in Theater Borna Barzin.

  • Hong Kong Cinema Classics

    IFC Center 323 6th Avenue, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Discover the electrifying and profoundly influential films that launched Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wa into international stardom. Spanning the boom years of Hong Kong cinema from the mid-80s through the early 90s, this series features 11 essential, long-unavailable works from legendary directors John Woo, Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, and Ching Siu-tung, all presented in ... Read more

    $19.95
  • 19th Annual OCA-NY Hate Crimes Prevention Art Exhibition

    The Storefront 127 Walker Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    OCA-NY's Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Program Exhibit is showcasing at The Storefront, 127 Walker St, NYC 10013.    Dates: August 16,17,19,21,22 in the afternoons.    High school students across NYC have submitted their interpretations of this year's theme "Confronting the Abuse of Power:  Dictate Your Fate, No Fear, No Hate."  Come and be awed by ... Read more

  • Queens Storytelling Festival

    QED Astoria 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Be a part of the inaugural Queens Storytelling Festival, an all-day to late-night festival featuring local NYC storytellers. Festival programs include live performances, panelists who will discuss their craft and writing, opportunities to connect with other local artists, ghost stories, and even a chance to share your “surprise stories.” The theme is “Queens:” the borough, ... Read more

    $45
  • 43rd India Day Parade

    Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, music, and heritage in the heart of New York City. The parade will feature colorful floats, traditional dances, live music, and delicious food.

  • Sizzle! Cook, Taste, Connect: Asian Foodways Workshop

    Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    This summer, step into the culture of Asia — all in one bite. The Asian Foodways Workshop at Flushing Town Hall invites you to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of making okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and mai zai jian (Taiwanese-style sesame pancake).   Led by the trusted culinary teams of Professor Yi-Nian Lee from Overseas Chinese University and ... Read more

  • Book Club: ‘The Disaster Tourist’ by Yun Ko-Eun

    Orion Bar 157 Suydam St, Bushwick, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Come join us at the wonderful Orion Bar in Bushwick for a book club discussion around The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun. Tickets are $15 and include a beverage of your choice at Orion Bar as well as an entry into a raffle for a special YPB merch and book bundle!

    $15
  • Webinar: Navigating Changing Laws on Voter Registration Drives

    Non AAARI Events

    With almost 250 local elections this year and nearly 100 on Tuesday, November 4, voter registration efforts in 2025 will definitely not take an “off year”. Nonprofit VOTE and National Voter Registration Day have partnered with our friends at the Fair Elections Center to give you the information you need on 2025 updates to voter ... Read more