Committee of 100 Conversations – Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes - Leroy Chiao
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
We are pleased to invite you to attend the ninth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature Leroy Chiao, Former NASA Astronaut and Co-founder and CEO, OneOrbit, whose career has been defined by exceptional achievement as an Astronaut, a business leader, educator, and his dedication to community service.

Talk with Leroy Chiao, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Co-founder and CEO, OneOrbit
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | NY

Duration of Mountains and Seas (穿越·山海经): Music Showcase
2026-01-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021
Duration of Mountains and Seas (穿越·山海经) is a music showcase that reimagines ancient mythology, creating a fantastic universe where Chinese music meets electronica to traverse through time and space. Conceived and created by composer/ musician Hu Chenyun, the showcase includes the electronic music duo Frankfurt Helmet and a group of renowned musicians from the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. This contemporary performance is inspired by the great classic of ancient Chinese mythology, Classic of Mountains and Seas (3rd Century B.C.), exploring a world of mythical beings and vast geographies. The creative intermingling of Chinese instruments such as suona, pipa, and konghou with electronic voices creates a space where technology and nature—and past and future—are placed in vibrant dialogue.
Presented in partnership with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival.
Curation/Composition/Performance (Suona): Hu Chenyun
Electronic/Composition, Arrangement, and Production: Frankfurt Helmet
Flute: Gao Ya; Pipa: Liu Jia; KongHou: Liu Xuanyi; Erhu: Lu Lu; Percussion: Hu Jiaqian;
Visual Artist: Feng Bingxin; Sound Engineer: Yang Zili

AAPI Immigration
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
In partnership with UFT Teacher Center, the following virtual workshop provides CTLE credit for New York City educators.
Join The Asian American Education Project for a 60-minute workshop exploring Immigration, the desire for AAPI immigrants to come to the United States, and the past and present challenges they face. We also explore past and present immigration policies, the motivation behind the creation of these policies, and their impact.
Immigration for certain groups of people is not always welcomed to the United States. Barriers are often placed to bar and restrict certain groups of people, even in the present. The Immigration unit covers the contribution of Chinese Transcontinental Railroad workers, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which gave way to the passage of the Immigration Act of 1965 the Southeast Asian refugees’ migration in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, and the Asian American DREAMers.

Navigating the Shifting DEI Tides — A Guide for Nonprofits
2026-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | NY
Navigating the Shifting DEI Tides — A Guide for Nonprofits: Start 2026 with clarity, a playbook, and a community of support. The DEI policy environment has shifted — your mission hasn’t. Get legal insights, risk assessment tools, and stakeholder talking points you need to move forward with confidence. Featuring Christina J. Thomas, Project Director and Research Scholar at the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law.

From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Congress is entering 2026 with looming budget fights, and these high-stakes policy decisions made in the coming weeks will have direct consequences for AAPI communities across the country—from healthcare affordability and economic security.
NCAPA invites you to join From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026, a community briefing featuring experts from the NCAPA coalition who will outline the federal policy priorities AAPI communities need Congress to act on this year.

Batang West Side
2026-01-14 17:30 - 22:30 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021
Asia Society welcomes filmmaker Lav Diaz for a 25th anniversary screening of Batang West Side— which had its U.S. Premiere at Asia Society on July, 24, 2001 as the Centerpiece Screening of the 25th Asian American International Film Festival— as part of our ongoing series Films to See Before You Die. Co-presented by Asian CineVision.
Batang West Side
Lav Diaz, Philippines, 2001, 35mm, 301 min.
In English, Tagalog, and Filipino with English subtitles
With an extended introduction by Lav Diaz.
Investigating the murder of the young Hanzel (Yul Servo), shot dead one winter night on West Side Ave, police detective Juan Mijares (Joel Torres) plumbs the depths of the Filipino youth gangs of Jersey City who trade in shabu – crystal meth. Talking to the boy’s mother, remarried to an American, to his grandfather, an ex-soldier as well as to his American-born girlfriend, bigger questions emerge: what dark history has pushed so many Filipinos to migrate this wintry land? Why are these the conditions of their children? What past does this detective emerge from?
Shot at the freezing turn of the millennium by a young and fearless Lav Diaz (Norte, The End of History), Batang West Side is a timeless epic about Filipino immigration over generations. Diaz’s sole film shot in the United States, and the longest film to be made by a Southeast Asia director at the time, Diaz does not shy away from the power of cumulative answers, revealed intricately over the course of the epic runtime and Dostoyevskian themes that would become hallmarks in the oeuvre of the Filipino master. (Kani Releasing)
35mm Print Courtesy of the Austrian Film Museum.
A limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
Lav Diaz’s latest film, MAGELLAN, opens Friday, January 9 at Film at Lincoln Center.

Akhil Reed Amar | Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar joins us to discuss how 19th and early 20th century debates about the ambitious vision that “all Americans are created equal” transformed the nation, as chronicled in the second part of his trilogy on American constitutional history, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920.

AAPI Data/NCAPA - Monthly DNA Forum
2026-01-15 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
Hello all,
We look forward to seeing you at this month’s AANHPI Community DNA Forum, co-hosted by AAPI Data and NCAPA.
NCAPA will discuss updates on appropriations and budget, as it relates to a potential partial government shutdown. AAPI Data will share key findings on healthcare data from our recent By the Numbers guide, as well as from the MOSAIC Policy Platform.
Please find important information below about the January AANHPI Community DNA briefing, and please do not distribute this message beyond your immediate circles of trust.
Thank you,
Laura
January 2026 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
Thursday, January 15 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET
Join/Register via Zoom

Protecting Democracy: Ensuring Fair Representation & Voter Suppression
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Join us to hear from advocates working to safeguard fair representation and combat gerrymandering and voter suppression.
Hear from the frontlines of the fight to protect democracy. Join advocates who are leading efforts to safeguard fair representation and combat challenges like gerrymandering and voter suppression. ​

Miya Ando: Water of the Sky
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 542 West 26th Street, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Please join Miya Ando for cocktails and a book signing. Capturing rain’s many expressions, Water of the Sky, which Ando wrote and illustrated, is a compendium of 2,000 Japanese words for rain and their English interpretations accompanied by one hundred drawings in indigo. Reflecting her keen powers of observation, Ando’s illustrations beautifully embody and imagine each rain’s precise and essential quality.
A selection of paintings from the artist’s indigo series will be on view in the gallery. The series will be the focus of an upcoming solo exhibition slated for the fall of 2026 at Sundaram Tagore New York.

Equitable Approaches to Address Climate Change, Food Insecurity & Poverty
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Port Richmond High School, 85 St Josephs Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10302
Join the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice for a conversation with City agencies and community organizations discussing how we can ensure equitable food systems and sovereignty by addressing the connection between climate change, food insecurity, and poverty in Port Richmond, Staten Island on December 2nd. We will hear from Forgotten Foods, the NYC Department of City Planning, the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and The New School.
Light refreshments and interpretation will be provided.

Celebrating Sikh Turbans as Articles of Faith Representing Faith, Equality, and Justice
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join The Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop in partnership with SALDEF (Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund) to learn about the significance of and perceptions of Sikh turbans.
The Sikh turban represents the values of faith, equality, and justice. However, negative perceptions of the turban have resulted from stereotypes, media portrayals, and global events. In this workshop, participants will examine the origins of “turban myths” that have formed about Sikh turbans. They will contextualize these within patterns of Sikh immigration to the United States and relevant historical events. Participants will gain access to lesson plans and resources for teaching this content in the classroom.

Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum Conference
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-17 | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108
The Orange County Department of Education is excited and honored to welcome you to the Vietnamese American Experiences Conference on January 16-17, 2026. The presentations featured in this conference will provide attendees with foundational knowledge to prepare them for the implementation of the Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum in their schools, districts, and communities.

Creatives in Motion 2026: The Next Generation of Korean Artists on Stage in NYC
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-17 | Korean Cultural Center NY, 122 E 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
Creatives in Motion is a collaborative project between the Korean Cultural Center New York and the Korea National University of Arts. Designed to spotlight emerging Korean artists and foster meaningful connections with local audiences and producers in New York, the program returns for its second edition in 2026.

New Ear Festival
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | Fridman Gallery, 169 Bowery, New York, NY, 10002
The New Ear Festival is a bold exploration of avant-garde sound and contemporary art. The festival features a diverse lineup of artists pushing the boundaries of sonic innovation, embodying one of Fridman Gallery’s core missions—to help restore the creative, experimental spirit of downtown Manhattan.
Night 01 :: Talullah Calderwood, Sue Huang, Konjur Collective (Bashi Rose, Jamal R. Moore, Daoure Diongue, Emperor King Bishop)
Night 02 :: Jade Manns, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, Stephen Vitiello | Brendan Canty | Hahn Rowe
Night 02 :: Jade Manns, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, Stephen Vitiello | Brendan Canty | Hahn Rowe

The Power of Collaboration in an Era of Uncertainty
2026-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Given the current uncertainty and volatility of social and legal resources, Womankind’s 2026 conference aims to offer strength as service providers to help survivors of human trafficking. During the first half of the conference, panelists will focus on collaboration through the lens of safety planning on state and local levels, including language access, legal services, and education for employment.

2026 Womankind Anti-Human Trafficking Conference: The Power of Collaboration in an Era of Uncertainty
2026-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 | NY

Asians Fighting Injustice Monthly Meet-Up
2026-01-17 13:30 - 15:30 | NY
Join us for a chill, low-key meetup centered on community, conversation, and good vibes. This is a space to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and learn more about AFI, what we’re working on, and how to get involved.

The Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE"
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Queens College/CUNY (Goldstein Theatre), 153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11367
On Sunday, January 18, join us to celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the enduring connection of Dr. King to Queens College. The program begins at 3 pm.

Honoree Carol Jenkins, television journalist, author, and women’s rights activist, will give the keynote address, followed by a performance by Tyreek McDole a leading jazz voice of his generation.

Co-Sponsored by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Kupferberg Center for the Arts.

The Resilient Leader: Thriving Through Change
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Lead through change. Gain skills and strategies to adapt, inspire, and sustain nonprofit success.

The nonprofit world is ever-changing—resilient leadership is the key to sustainability. This workshop equips leaders with the mindset, strategies, and skills to adapt to uncertainty, inspire teams, and guide organizations toward long-term success.
Who should attend: Nonprofit executives, managers, and emerging leaders navigating growth and change.
About the facilitator
Hugh helps organizations optimize performance through training and development of their members at all levels and the streamlining of organizational processes. As Founder of Bridge Innovators, Inc. and an accomplished, dynamic speaker, Hugh blends his love of education, the study of people, and research into his process-driven approach to organizational learning and development. In addition to leading Bridge, Inc., Hugh is currently also an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University in the School of Business, Department of Social Work, and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Get Lit January Book Club: Ocean Vuong
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
The New York Public Library and WNYC—two indispensable New York institutions—are partnering to host a book club that brings New Yorkers together and fosters community.
The January title is Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness, a novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
Join Alison Stewart, the author, and readers everywhere for a live conversation, in-person or online, on Tuesday, January 20 at 6 PM.

A Conversation on AI & Teaching with David Adams
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Fund for the City of New York, 121 Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10013, United States
As conversations about Artificial Intelligence rapidly evolve across industries, one question remains especially urgent: How can AI help support the work of teachers and strengthen our classrooms?
To explore this question, join the Fund for the City of New York for a special fireside chat with David Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Assembly and one of the nation’s most influential leaders in social-emotional learning (SEL) and education innovation.
Across the country, schools are facing unprecedented challenges: rising student needs, staffing shortages, limited access to counselors, and mounting pressure on teachers to do more with less. While AI is often discussed in terms of disruption, David Adams invites us to consider a different perspective—AI as a strategic tool to increase teacher capacity, not replace it.
This fireside chat will shed light on an emerging space where technology and human-centered teaching intersect—with an emphasis on solving problems through real-world constraints. We invite you to join us for this timely and inspiring conversation on AI & Teaching—and to be part of the growing dialogue about how technology can strengthen our schools.

Perception and Reality: What U.S.–China Relations Mean for Chinese Americans Today
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join us for the launch of the first in a four-part series featuring national data on Americans’ views of U.S.–China relations, related domestic policies, and their impact on Chinese Americans. Our panelists will explore how public opinion, policy choices, and societal attitudes shape the Chinese American experience:

Sam Collitt, Research and Data Scientist at Committee of 100
Madeline Y. Hsu, Professor of History at University of Maryland, College Park
Ian Shin, Assistant Professor of History and American Culture at University of Michigan
Sheryl WuDunn, Executive, Lecturer and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

Book Club: I Deliver Parcels in Beijing
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021
For decades, Hu Anyan floated between odd jobs on the outskirts of China’s megalopolises: stocking warehouses, waiting at hotels, selling bikes, delivering packages and more. Then in 2017, suffering from insomnia after graveyard shifts in a Foshan warehouse, he began to write seriously. I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, a profound collection of autobiographical essays on the nature of work, human endurance and the crush of modernity, is the result. The memoir follows Hu’s peripatetic life, chronicling the absurdities, tragedies and triumphs of a life on the edge. A self-taught “wild” writer, Hu’s prose is propulsive and readable. With nearly two million copies sold in China, Parcels, as CBR columnist Na Zhong put it, is about “how our minds and bodies are chipped away by numbers” in pursuit of another day’s freedom. Rendered into English by Jack Hargreaves (author of CBR’s translated fiction column), Parcels is the latest great work of “amateur literature” (素人文学) to come from China.
Join our bimonthly book club for evenings of spirited literary discussion and connection with likeminded readers. China Books Review editors host sessions in New York City (at Asia Society’s café) and Washington, D.C. (at JF Books). We meet five times a year (Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov) to discuss the latest literature from or on the Sinophone world, with a focus on translated Chinese fiction — featuring introductory context, freewheeling discussions and light refreshments, plus plenty of time for mingling.
Email info@chinabooksreview.com to sign-up for our next session! Please include a short bio and your city (NYC or DC, no remote). You’ll also be added to our invite list for future sessions (no pressure to attend each time; we can take you off the list anytime.)

Asian American Women's Initiative Planning Session
2026-01-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Heidrick & Struggles, 1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, 10017, United States
This plenary session will bring together Asian American women professionals and allies for inspiration, connection, and practical career insights. The program includes a networking event along with leaders who will facilitate dialogues to collect insights from participants before the formal March launch of this women’s initiative.
This session aims to create an uplifting space for gathering feedback one final time in order to build a strong community to launch this women’s initiative within AABDC.

New Year, New You! Powered by K-Health
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY, 10017
As we step into the new year, wellness and innovation take center stage. Korea’s rapidly advancing medical and biotechnology industries are reshaping how people pursue healthier, longer, and more connected lives—spanning AI-enabled diagnostics, precision medicine, global clinical collaboration, and wellness tourism.
Join us for a timely discussion with William Ban (Himedi), Taesoo Sean Kim (IceMiller), and Ken Nesmith (Lunit) spotlighting Korea’s health-tech startups, scale-ups, and leading institutions at the forefront of medical innovation. The conversation will explore where Korean startups are creating value across the healthcare continuum, how they are partnering with U.S. healthcare systems, investors, and regulators, and what these cross-border collaborations mean for the future of patient care, precision medicine, and wellness-driven industries.

Opening Reception & Korean Tea Ceremony | Lunar New Year Exhibition: Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy
2026-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, 11354, United States
Kick off the Lunar New Year with a warm and welcoming celebration! Join us for the opening of Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy, our vibrant group exhibition honoring the courageous spirit of the Year of the Red Horse. Come raise a cup to new beginnings, explore art that bridges heritage and innovation, and connect with our creative community. All are welcome.

Viewpoints: Stan Lai 賴聲川 in Conversation with David Henry Hwang
2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021
Unpack the art of creativity with two creative titans of the stage: Asia’s top theatre director Stan Lai (賴聲川) discusses his latest book Creativitry: Asia’s Iconic Playwright Reveals the Art of Creativity in a vibrant conversation acclaimed playwright David Henry Hwang.
This program is part of Viewpoints, an annual series in which prominent, visionary figures in the creative arts are interviewed on-stage before a public audience, about their work, career, and relationship with Asia. Viewpoints has been made possible by the generous support of Aashish and Dinyar S. Devitre.

A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
2026-01-23 21:00 - 22:30 | 318 W 53rd st, 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!
Venue Policy:
A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).
16 and older
