NASW-NYC/NYS CHAPTER VIRTUAL SOCIAL WORK JOB FAIR
This virtually-held event is geared towards NY social workers of various levels and fields of practice. An official bi-annual event at the NASW-NYS/NYC Chapter, the virtual social work job fair aims to support and engage NY social workers who are new to the profession and who are looking for a new position to continue their careers.
Arts Community Town Hall – Flushing
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Town Hall meeting focused on the arts and culture scene in Queens! This event is an opportunity to engage with local artists, cultural leaders, and fellow residents. Share your ideas, discuss upcoming projects, and help shape the future of arts and culture in Queens. Attendees will participate in open discussions and ... Read more
Researching the History of Your New York City Home
This class is online only. Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? Who used to live there or what their lives were like? This class will show you how to research the history of your building and the people who owned and lived in it. Looking at censuses, city directories, land conveyances, ... Read more
Gambling Man: Lionel Barber on Softbank’s Masayoshi Son
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin 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
Queens Borough President 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NYJoin 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.
Celebrating Fred Korematsu Day
Fred Korematsu Day, observed on January 30th, honors civil rights activist Fred Korematsu, who resisted the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. He defied government orders, leading to a Supreme Court case, and his conviction was later overturned. The day serves as a reminder to protect civil liberties and stand against racial discrimination. ... Read more
Robert Mirabal: Native American Music & Dance – Family Program
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States7pm Panel Discussion (free with purchase of performance ticket) Join Tecumseh Ceaser (Matinecock) and Bianca Collins (Shinnecock) in welcoming Robert Mirabal (Taos Pueblo) and members of his band Rare Tribal Mob. They will discuss Indigenous arts and culture, access to traditional music and native languages, and the connection to the land. This invigorating conversation will be followed by Robert Mirabal in performance ... Read more
MODEL MAJORITY YEAR OF THE SNAKE COMEDY SHOW
Caveat 21 A Clinton St, New York, NY, United StatesHappy New Year! Celebrate the Lunar New Year aka Year of the Snake with your fave comedy team Model Majority (recently featured on Good Morning America) for a night of snake-inspired comedy, music, special guests and more. Plus the audience will be given gifts of laughter, red envelopes and delicious Asian treats, for a happy ... Read more
2025 Lunar New Year events at the China Institute
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYExperience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural extravaganza as China Institute brings the enchantment of Prince Kung’s Palace Museum—a national first-class museum and one of the most prestigious cultural treasures of China—to the heart of New York City. This year’s festival will transport you to the grandeur of Beijing with an authentic and dazzling celebration featuring rich traditions, ... Read more
DISORIENTALISM PART 7: YELLOW-FEVER FEVER!
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette St, New York, NYdisOrientalism is a truly New York experience– bringing together the best artists from Broadway, Stand Up Comedy, Dance, and Music for one spectacular all-star AAPI variety hour. To start off the year of the Snake, we are going to love you a long time with some one-of-a-kind performances carefully curated and hosted by New York’s ... Read more
Rice Cake as Offerings: A Nian Gao Cooking Workshop
Think!Chinatown Studio 1 Pike Street, New York, NYLet’s bring in the Year of the Wood Snake with lucky nian gao 年糕 sticky rice cake! Learn all about the cultural traditions, significance and symbolism behind nian gao, as well as where to buy delicious handmade nian gao in Chinatown and where to find the ingredients you need to make it yourself at home. ... Read more
Play – My Man Kono
A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd Street, New York, NYIn 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