Nicolas Niarchos with Michael Posner | The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
​Author Nicolas Niarchos joins us to discuss his new book, The Elements of Power, which tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonization of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Niarchos will be in conversation with the Director of NYU Stern’s Center for Business and Human Rights, and former Obama administration official, Michael Posner.

Elijah (Screening & Discussion)
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
Razid Season, filmmaker and alum of The City College of New York, Elijah, a coming-out story of a second-generation Bengali-American who desires to live life fully as a man in a trans-phobic immigrant culture.

Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
2026-06-06 | Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho, 452 Broadway, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, it’s been immortalized in songs, books, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known.

DRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE Live Street Performance
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | 21 Pell Street, 21 Pell Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Live Street Performance by the DRAGON LAB COLLECTIVE honoring and celebrating 100th Anniversary of the the First Chinese Baptist Church.

Tai Chi Workshop (Ed Young's Bright Worlds program series)
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA, 215 Centre St, New York, NY, 10013
The practice of Tai Chi is about discovering yourself. It’s about forces of the world—both natural and unnatural—and how one relates to them… Art is about the same thing. -Li Zhi

Saabiti – NOT Guilty
2026-06-06 15:00 - 19:00 | The Tank Theatre, 312 W. 36 Street, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Beyond the Grave
Sixty minutes. One final wish. A truth that will shatter your reality.
When two gravediggers grant a dying woman’s haunting last request, they give her one hour of stolen life before the soil claims her forever. But as the clock ticks down, her final revelation will leave you breathless and your mind forever shaken.
Trigger Warning: Discussions of death

Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration
2026-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Inwood Hill Park, 218th Street & Indian Road, New York, NY, 10034, United States
The 24th Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON®: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in Upper Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Rain or Shine. This event is free to the public and is presented by Lotus Music & Dance in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, sponsored in part by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York City Council and support from the Howard Gilman Foundation.

Everyday Chinatown Community Storytelling Workshop
2026-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | 1 Pike St, 1 Pike Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States
With Exhibit Curators Yin & Aaron, we’ll go behind the scenes of how T!C brings our neighbors’ everyday stories out into the world through our storytelling projects and exhibits.

Make Waves, Raise Your Voice — World Oceans Day Karaoke Fundraiser
2026-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Jade Eatery And Lounge, 1 Station Square, #2, Qeens, NY, 11375, United States
Join Paddle for the Cure NYC for an unforgettable karaoke night celebrating music, community, and survivorship — all while supporting breast cancer programs.

Luce Scholars Program Information Session
2026-06-08 14:30 - 15:30 | NY
The Luce Scholars Program is a 12-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study.

Daniel Squadron with Zohran Mamdani: The Fourth Branch
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | New York Public Library – Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10018, United States
In his new book, The Fourth Branch, Daniel Squadron—co-founder of The States Project, an initiative that organizes support for state legislatures, and former New York State Senator—argues that the real site of change, and the greatest opportunity for impact, lies closer to home. The Fourth Branch explores the role that state legislatures play in shaping everyday life, and the roles that we can play in impacting our state legislatures. For nearly every major issue—from climate change and minimum wage to reproductive rights—there are crucial actions that citizens can take to make lasting, concrete change.
In conversation with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Squadron discusses the power of state government and how to participate meaningfully in American democracy today.

Concert: FUSONG
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St., New York, NY, 10014, United States
The Lortel Theatre and Rattlestick Theatre’s Global Forms Theater Festival are hosting a free concert presentation of FUSONG (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson, music by Cecilia Lin, based on “The Lost Daughter of Happiness” by Geling Yan, directed by Gabriel Barre) in NYC on Monday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.

HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts
2026-06-09 - 2026-07-19 | The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY, 10003
NAATCO returns to The Public with their production of Shakespeare’s trilogy, HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS, adapted and directed by Stephen Brown-Fried. Condensed into two parts and performed in rep, experience this saga of a nation spinning wildly out of control. Part 1: Foreign Wars kicks off with the funeral of King Henry V, leaving his infant son on the throne and sending the country into decades of spiraling chaos both abroad and at home. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later, as nascent domestic feuds rapidly metastasize into the full-blown civil war known as the War of the Roses.
Use code H6OUTREACH for $45 tickets – apply code before making selections/logging in.

Building Racial Equity: Foundations – Virtual
2026-06-09 11:00 - 17:30 | NY
In a moment unlike any we have faced as a global community, Race Forward believes that Racial Justice is more important than ever. In order to embed Racial Equity into all of our day to day operations as well as our responses in this moment we must continue to hold fast to a commitment that enables us to learn, grow and practice racial equity work together.

Screening - Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | NY
We cordially invite you to a screening and discussion of ‘Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America’ co-directed by Jon Osaki and Josh Chuck. The film explores the vital role of Ethnic Studies in redefining the narrative and promoting service to Asian American communities across the country. From the birth of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State to present-day movements, Making Waves documents the stories of Asian American activism and efforts to lift up Ethnic Studies as a strategy to address present and future waves of anti-Asian hate.

Asian American Career Ceilings “An Advice and Networking Event (Legal)”
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
We are pleased to invite you to the 58th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans who are in the early to mid-stages of their careers to get valuable advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the legal industry. We have been holding this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

We will start with welcoming comments and introduction to the advisors, followed by virtual breakout rooms where the experienced Asian American advisors will host individual breakout rooms that attendees can join. The attendees will have a list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which breakout rooms they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from room to room as they wish.

This will be a unique opportunity to explore career paths in the legal profession with experienced practitioners, at law firms or in-house, and make personal connections. Discussions will be frank and informative as each breakout room host will answer your questions and share personal insights and their stories of succeeding in the legal career.

We hope this event will help those of you who are getting ready to start your summer associate program, about to join law firms in the fall, or are junior or mid-level practitioners to enhance your career planning. We hope that this event will help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your careers.

The Brown Girl Reset: Redefining Wellness, Healing, and Self Care for the Modern South Asian Woman
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre), 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join the American Malayali Heritage Foundation for a vital panel discussion challenging cultural norms and prioritizing women’s holistic well-being.

The Complex: An Evening with Karan Mahajan
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Library for Arts & Culture, 10 Lafayette Ave, Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
In celebration of Karan Mahajan’s third novel, The Complex, Yaddo is delighted to partner with the Brooklyn Public Library to bring you an evening with the brilliant author whose “magisterial” fiction explores ambition, family, love, and political power in Modi’s India.

Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for our Defend & Empower: Birthright Citizenship on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3pm ET (12 PT).

Committee of 100 Conversations – Calvin Tsao
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
We are pleased to invite you to attend our 14th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on June 10, 2026 that will feature Calvin Tsao, a leading architect, philanthropist, and educator.
Calvin Tsao, FAIA is a leading voice in contemporary architecture, whose work draws from a deep engagement with a variety of art forms and from an interdisciplinary approach encompassing urban planning, architecture, interior design, and product design. He has also been a major contributor to the arts, architecture and scholarship through his family foundation and his personal activities.
Chinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science, the arts, agriculture, philanthropy, political leadership, architecture, business, and more.
The Committee of 100 Conversations Initiative features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts, heroic achievements, or recollections of important events. Each interview will start with a live broadcast, followed by video and podcast recordings that will be available as part of a library of the interviews.
Committee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China.

Aisha Fukushima's Mostly Water - Reading & Reception
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Butler Library, 535 West 114th St, New York, NY, 10027
Join us for a reading and reception to celebrate Aisha Fukushima’s new book, Mostly Water. Presented by the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, in collaboration with the Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) at Columbia University.
Mostly Water is a poetry collection born from years of navigating social norms that fail to capture what it means to be mixed. Drawing on her lived experiences as a Black and Japanese person growing up between the U.S. and Japan, Aisha Fukushima explores what it means to live from mixed roots. Moving through her grandmother’s kitchen, hair salons, and post-WWII Afro-Japanese histories, Fukushima challenges narrow frameworks around racial belonging. Here, abundance replace the racialized math of halves and quarters. From micro-aggressions to quiet prayers, each stanza is a lyric within a larger freedom song.
These poems are an opening — an offering for anyone who has ever searched for language spacious enough to hold who they truly are. We are, after all, mostly water — fluid, uncontainable, beyond measure

Unlearning Patterns & Reclaiming Choice Self Awareness Workshop
2026-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | The Chai Spot, 156 Mott Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Many of us grew up learning to be everything for everyone — the good daughter, the high achiever, the one who never complained. We absorbed patterns, beliefs, and expectations that were never ours to begin with. And somewhere along the way, we lost the thread back to ourselves.

New Thinking on Korea's Aging, Shrinking Society with Professor Youngtae Cho
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join us for a virtual program exploring new thinking on Korea’s aging, shrinking society with Dr. Youngtae Cho, Director of the Population Policy Research Center and professor of demography at the School of Public Health at Seoul National University (SNU).

Vulnerable Populations of Asian Women at Risk for HIV: Updates and Ongoing Research
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Presented by Sahnah Lim, PhD, MPH, MIA, Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Join us for a meaningful conversation exploring public health, stigma reduction, and community-centered care.

Power Building for Racial Equity
2026-06-11 11:00 - 17:30 | NY
This workshop focuses on the role of power when addressing systemic racism and advancing racial justice. Systemic racism is a system of power–hierarchical, coercive, and oppressive power–based on race. Racial justice, to be achieved and sustained, also requires power–inclusive, collective, and liberatory power. As we do the work of racial justice, power plays a critical role and needs to be explicitly examined and deliberately transformed. When power is ignored, unjust patterns of power can be unintentionally replicated. This workshop provides an opportunity for reflection, sharing tips and tools, and exploring ways to transform power in your racial justice work, whether internal-facing (within your organization) and/or external-facing (with your community or the broader society).
Racial and social justice activists, organizers, and educators are seeking more frameworks and tools for deepening their work.

Labor, Cultural Work, and More Ways to Organize the City
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Wing On Wo & Co, 26 Mott Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
This conversation draws crucial connections between cultural work and labor organizing in working-class communities across New York City. Bringing together organizers, artists, and community members, the event traces how struggles over labor and land are deeply intertwined—from tenants organizing against evictions in Chinatown to campaigns resisting casino development in Flushing, and movements to decriminalize sex work—we ask: are there other ways to organize the city? What forms of solidarity are necessary to build communities rooted in care? By placing past and present organizing in dialogue, this program invites us to consider what forms of organizing are needed in this moment, and how we build toward more sustainable futures for Chinatown residents and all working-class communities.
Whether you’ve been part of W.O.W. since the beginning or are just getting to know the work, we welcome you to join us for an evening of reflection, celebration, and community.

MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Pushing Hands
2026-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | 215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA, 215 Centre St, New York, NY, 10013
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries.
Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect, discover, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for May 7, June 11, September 24, and December 10. Following the screening, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes, creative impact, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward.
Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch, chat, and celebrate together!

Screening - THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-18 | DCTV, 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY, 10013
As a young boy, H. N. Shantha Murthy ran away from home to escape the extreme poverty of his Indian village. He traveled the country in search of work, dreaming that one day his life would change. It did, following a serendipitous encounter with a couple visiting India from Houston, Texas. But life in the States was not exactly the “American Dream” come true. Karla Murthy’s film weaves together home videos and phone conversations recorded while her father worked as a gas station attendant in Texas. Alongside his story, she reflects on her own experiences as the daughter of immigrants (her mother is from the Philippines), trying to make a life of her own in New York City, and now as a mother of two boys. What emerges is an intimate love letter – a meditation on a complicated father-daughter relationship and a poignant tribute to the immigrant working class.
Special Engagements:

Fri Jun 12, 7pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and writer Mira Jacob
Sat Jun 13, 6pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and composer and podcaster Jad Abumrad
Sun Jun 14, 5pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and executive producer and founder of Basement Bhangra DJ Rekha
Thu Jun 18, 6:30pm: Post-Screening Q&A with director Karla Murthy and Economic Hardship Reporting Project’s Alissa Quart

Queens World Film Festival and FTH Present Prideful Poetry
2026-06-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, 11354, United States
Queens World Film Festival and FTH proudly present Prideful Poetry, an intimate, high-energy evening centering LGBTQ+ voices through the power of poetry and spoken word. This curated event invites poets and community members to gather, connect, and share their work with an enthusiastic audience in the FTH gallery. Hosted by Avant Garbage, Prideful Poetry will feature Pelayo AF, Cerulean Chen Long, KayTheePoet (Kayla Dudley), Hoshiko Hsu, Stevie Latham, Joseph O. Legaspi, David Nazario, and Kir O’Hanlon. The lineup is curated by Queens World Film Festival Founding Executive Director Katha Cato who, alongside FTH, welcomes audiences to a special experience where every poem is an offering and every listener is part of the exchange.

A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy
2026-06-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show!
