• 2025 AAIFF: CUNY Shorts Showcase

    Regal Union Square 850 Broadway, New York, NY
    AAARI Events

    Films in this year’s CUNY Shorts Showcase, part of the 48th Asian American International Film Festival deal with topics/genres including: how healthcare workers navigate life and death, the intimate experiences of living in New York City basements, a Thai immigrant's journey through grief and artistic renewal, a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker's reflections on identity and belonging, the intriguing ... Read more

  • MOCA CINEMA – Dancing Home 跳進部落的孩子

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    Dancing Home is a heartfelt documentary tracing the artistic journey of world-renowned Paiwan choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, a member of one of Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes, whose work is deeply rooted in nature and indigenous heritage. Presented by the Museum of Chinese in America, the film follows Bulareyaung’s return to his hometown in Taitung, Taiwan, where he found ... Read more

  • AAIFF48 Screenplay Reading: Luke & Emma

    CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    AAIFF48 is pleased to present a live reading of LUKE & EMMA for the annual Asian American International Screenplay Competition. Join us for LUKE & EMMA, written and directed by Levi Wilson, and produced by Lisa Hammer, Will Bisgrove, and Andrea Delbene. This will be the New York City Premiere of this screenplay reading. Afterwards, come ... Read more

  • K-Music Night: Kim Changwan Band & TOUCHED

    Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Korean National Liberation, the Korean Cultural Center New York presents a showcase of Seoul superstars, featuring a golden legend of Korean pop and a group of K-rock's newest standard bearers. K-Music Night is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the ... Read more

  • Unpacking the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

    Non AAARI Events

    Join ASPI for a conversation with regional experts. The panel will include Sophal Ear, Associate Professor and former Senior Associate Dean in the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Supalak Ganjanakhundee, advisor to the Thai House of Representatives Military Committee, former Visiting Fellow in the Thailand Studies Programme at the ISEAS – ... Read more

  • Data Day: An Exploration of the NYC Public Space App

    Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Branch 107 Norman Ave. at Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    New York City is home to a diverse array of public spaces, including city parks, street plazas, Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), national parks, state parks, and more. With the NYC Public Space app, for the first time users can explore all of these spaces in one easy-to-use map as well as contribute photos and ... Read more

  • What We Carry: AAPI Stories in Arts & Writing

    Bank NYC 127 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY
    Non AAARI Events

    How do we carry history, memory, and identity into the stories we tell—and the mediums we choose? Join AAJA New York at BANK NYC for an intimate panel exploring how AAPI artists, curators, and writers navigate personal and collective narratives through visual arts, photography, film, and cultural criticism. Set in the exquisite two-story gallery in ... Read more

  • Flushing Town Hall: Summer Artists Celebration

    Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    🎨✨ You’re Invited to our Summer Artists Celebration at Flushing Town Hall! 🎉 Celebrate our 2025 Grantees and connect with artists, cultural workers, and organizers shaping Queens. Meet our team, discover resources, and explore collaboration opportunities. 🎶 Enjoy a night of art, music (DJ TBA!), activities, and drinks/light bites in our gallery and garden. 🌟Bring ... Read more

  • Olympic Medalist Kiyou Shimizu: Karate Talk & Demonstration

    Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Olympic Silver medalist and world champion Kiyou Shimizu comes to Japan Society! Meet Shimizu during a special talk and karate demonstration followed by a photo op. Hear about her history with the martial art, what it took to be a champion and her advice for those learning karate in NYC. Influenced by her older brother, ... Read more

    $15
  • A+ Asian Comedy

    318 W 53rd st 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    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 ... Read more

    $19.88
  • 35th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

    Flushing Meadows Corona Park Between Grand Central Pkwy and, Van Wyck Expy, Queens, United States
    Non AAARI Events

    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This year, we’re honoring the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition, competition, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to experience one ... Read more