Events

  Join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and the Diwali Celebration Committee for a festive Diwali Celebration. The celebration will feature: Cultural Performances Honoring Community Leaders Refreshments Free, open to the public, RSVP suggested.

Five brave storytellers will take the mic to share their journey of migration, identity, love, loss, healing, and discovery. Think!Chinatown is proud to host Vietnamese Boat People for their 6th annual and first ever in-person Story Slam. This year’s theme is “My Journey.”  Stay tuned for announcements for this year’s selected storytellers.  This Story Slam ... Read more

Nikkitha Bakshani celebrates the US release of her novel Ghost Chilli with Kat Tang at The Crown Inn. Hosted by Fleet with cosponsor AAWW. Join us for a celebration of the US release of Ghost Chilli, Nikkitha Bakshani's acclaimed debut novel, the recipient of a Cosmopolitan Book Award and a finalist for the 2025 New ... Read more

Curator and writer Fawz Kabra and artist Rhea Karam, whose work is featured in the exhibition, will discuss the histories, identities, and artistic practices highlighted in the show, including Karam’s 2021 print series Come Together, which documents her urban interventions—geometric designs painted on the corners of walls and buildings throughout New York City. Registration for ... Read more

Celebrate the Hunter College Asian American Studies Program and the inaugural Helen Zia Deputy Director, Daniel Woo. Dr. Woo will be in conversation with writer/activist Helen Zia. Helen Zia is a writer and activist. She is the daughter of immigrants from China and was born and raised in New Jersey. Her latest book, Last Boat ... Read more

Celebrate the growth and good health of children ages 3, 5 and 7 through the Shinto ritual of Shichigosan (“seven-five-three” in Japanese). Three- and 5-year-old boys and 3- and 7-year-old girls of all nationalities and religions, with accompanying adults, are invited to participate in this traditional celebration. Co-sponsored with the International Shinto Foundation.

3rd Annual Filipino American History Month Celebration (in Elmhurst) Hosted by the Office of Assemblymember Steven Raga, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, NaFFAA-New York, and FANHS-Metro New York

Are you interested in publishing a book but don't know where to start? Looking for an agent but not sure how to write a query letter? Trying to self-publish your novel? Wanting to make connections with other writers? Join us for Pathways to Publishing, a daylong expo at Bronx Library Center. Learn to navigate the world ... Read more

Flushing Town Hall is proud to present our 11th annual Diwali Festival featuring Pt. Kinnar Seen, Dr. Naren Budhkar, and Srijan Dance Company! Celebrate Diwali with this all-ages festival and concert, featuring Pt. Kinnar Seen, Dr. Naren Budhkar, and kathak classical dancer Abha B. Roy with Srijan Dance Company. With family friendly workshops, including:  block printing with Dr. Alka Mukerji, rangoli making with Dr. Anju G. Modak, Indian cooking ... Read more

Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. On October 18th, ... Read more

Join us for an extraordinary cultural excursion beyond the city, where visual art and live performance meet in one unforgettable afternoon with the world-renowned artist and choreographer Shen Wei, known for his incredible work as Principal Choreographer for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony.  On Saturday, October 18, 2025, guests will travel by private ... Read more