JLF New York 2024
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYCelebrating books, ideas, and dialogue, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” — returns to New York in 2024, presenting a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, and performers. This year's festival will feature Shashi Tharoor, ... Read more
How the World Made the West: Josephine Quinn with Ken Chen
NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesHow the World Made the West poses a bold challenge to “civilizational thinking” on the origins of Western culture—that is, the idea that civilizations arose separately and distinctly from one another. Rather, Josephine Quinn locates the roots of the modern West in everything from the law codes of Babylon, Assyrian irrigation, and the Phoenician art ... Read more
The South Korean Film Industry
South Korea’s film industry is producing movies and original series eagerly anticipated by the global audience, and it is now arguably considered one of the few countries outside the United States to have captivated the world’s hearts and minds through pop music, TV dramas, and film. Similarly, the exponential growth in the South Korean film ... Read more
Professional Development Workshop: Integrating APIDA in Your Everyday Teaching
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will teach educators of all subjects how to seamlessly integrate APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) history into their everyday teaching. Educators will understand the importance of spotlighting APIDA figures and historical moments in their classroom all year round, not just during Lunar ... Read more
Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDogugaeshi, the award-winning phenomenon by genius puppeteer Basil Twist, is back! Born as a Japan Society commission, this ever-innovative piece now celebrates its 20th anniversary. Enter a mystical world, where a mysterious white fox shepherds you through past and present Japan. Inspired by a disappearing traditional stage mechanism from Japan’s Awa region called dogugaeshi, Twist ... Read more
Perelman Performing Arts Center – 9/11 Open House
Perelman Performing Arts Center 241 Fulton Street, New York, NYPerelman Performing Arts Center will be open to 9/11 community members after the Reading of the Names at the 9/11 Memorial, approximately from 12pm-5pm. Community members do not need to have attended the Reading of the Names for entry into the building. Restrooms and places to rest will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. ... Read more
Six Days to #VoteReady: Last Minute NVRD Planning
Join our final webinar before National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) 2024 for last-minute tips and strategies to ensure your event's success. Allen Blackwell, a seasoned advocate for voter participation, will lead the session and provide crucial insights to fine-tune your preparations.
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) – Opening Reception
80WSE, NYU 80 Washington Square East, New York, NYLegacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated ... Read more
MOCA TALKS with Mimi Kwa – House of Kwa
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYMOCA cordially invites you to an insightful discussion with Mimi Kwa, author of the best selling memoir House of Kwa. Kwa, a journalist and news anchor for two decades, reveals a life behind the camera that is far stranger than anything she has reported on. When her own father sued her, turning her hair grey ... Read more
Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories from a Family Table
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for an exclusive conversation with Leila Heller to celebrate the launch of her new cookbook, Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories from a Family Table, published by Phaidon. Moderated by Galerie Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Terrebonne, this lively discussion will explore the rich culinary traditions and celebratory menus of Persian cuisine that date back 5,000 ... Read more
Demystifying AI for filmmakers
Featuring live demonstrations and a Q&A session, this online workshop offers valuable insights for AI enthusiasts, skeptics and the unsure . Discover how AI can enhance your filmmaking process and keep you at the forefront of industry innovations. Free resources provided. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-cautious, this session will equip you with essential knowledge for ... Read more
Navigating Cultural Barriers and Advancing in Your Career
The goal of this event is to address and overcome the challenges faced by Asian Female Leaders and professionals in advancing to executive roles. We aim to explore the impact of cultural identity and stereotypes, such as the bamboo ceiling and model minority myth, on career progression. Through expert panel discussions, personal reflections, and interactive ... Read more