Chinese Theatre Works – “Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America” (Opening Reception)
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United StatesThe heart of Chinese Theatre Works’ collections of shadow figures, The Pauline Benton Collection represents a significant historical and ethnographic treasure trove as well as an artistic resource. Pauline Benton began collecting these figures in China during her stays in Peking during the 20’s and 30’s. Some of the shadow figures in the collection were already antiques ... Read more
New York US History Workshop: Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NYThis workshop explores the question, “What can we learn from the stories of Japanese Americans who stood up for their democratic rights and freedoms?”. This event will be hosted in-person.
2025 Queens College Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Queens College - Colden Auditorium 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin us to celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the importance of engaging youth, and our enduring connection to Dr. King, who spoke at Queens College 60 years ago this coming spring.
Stories of Solidarity
On MLK Day & Inauguration Day, we invite you to join SAADA virtually to learn about how South Asian Americans and other communities of color have worked together to fight for justice and dignity for all. We’ll share stories of allyship, friendship, love, and hope from SAADA's forthcoming "Stories of Solidarity" walking tour of Harlem.
How Chinese Tech Got Caught Up in an American Political Storm
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYThe Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei grew from humble origins, founded in 1987 by a former PLA officer, into one of the largest firms in the world. Then in 2019, it was added to the U.S. Entity List, amid suspicion it could provide a backdoor into American networks for the Chinese Communist Party. That was just ... Read more
Aflame by Pico Iyer: Book Launch
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYHow 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
Community reactions to the Trump administration’s “Day One” priorities
Please join APIAVote, AAPI Data, and AAJA for the latest Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the new findings from AAPI Data and AP-NORC. This month’s focus: the incoming Trump administration’s “Day One” policy priorities. We’ll have timely insights and findings to understand the perspectives of Asian American, Native ... Read more
New York Classical Players Perform
Bruno Walter Auditorium - Lincoln Center 111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NYViolinist Samuel Andonian and pianist Jinhee Park join us from the New York Classical Players for a concert of classical music.
What to Expect: The Trump Administration’s Economic Security Policy on Asia
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a discussion on the Trump Administration’s economic security policy towards Asia with Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former Counselor to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Yeo Han-koo, former trade minister of the Republic of Korea and senior ... Read more
Asian Americans – Uncovering the Complexities of Racial Inequity
This three-hour virtual presentation provides an in-depth introduction to the racial inequities experienced by Asian Americans. Our trainers will use data and research to go beyond surface-level observations and reveal a more nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by this community. Building on the analysis of structural racism presented in the standard Groundwater Presentation, this ... Read more
Between Jobs — Joe Wong 黄西 Stand Up English Comedy
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYCome 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
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Queens College - Kupferberg Center for the Arts 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NYJoin 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