Events

Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories embedded within these masterpieces. Featuring three thematic section —“Harmony Through Music”, “Elegance and Refinement in Music”, and “Music in Common Life”—the special showcase reveals the diverse roles of music in Song ... Read more

Overview   Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 5, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative August 5, 2026 Webcast ▦ Topic: "The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology" ▦ Speakers: Buck Gee, Executive Advisor, Ascend Deb Liu, Co-Founder, Ember ... Read more

CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING, the debut feature film from A4’s 2022 Van Lier Fellow Connor Sen Warnick, is opening its first theatrical run in NYC at the Roxy Cinema! August 5 at 7pm. SYNOPSIS: The paths of Mei, Chris and Leonard intersect within a melancholic vision of the Asian American Movement. This is a Chinatown rarely seen, ... Read more

The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers.  ... Read more

International superstar Maggie Cheung (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China,” in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan (ROUGE). Praised for her moving and emotive onscreen presence, Ruan’s private life, which was frequent fodder for the vicious Shanghai tabloids, ... Read more

The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Conference in New York City. In an era of profound global transformation, societies are navigating unprecedented social, economic, political, and cultural shifts. This conference will convene leading scholars to examine the dynamic challenges and opportunities confronting Chinese communities worldwide, fostering a critical ... Read more

JOIN US FOR MAHJONG, DINNER AND GREAT SUMMER VIBES! Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill, strategy, and luck, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts. A full dinner will be served!  The evening will ... Read more

Directors: Kim Jee-woon Synopsis: In a remote rural village, at the end of a quiet country road lined with wildflowers, stands a solitary Japanese-style wooden house. By day, the house is picturesque enough to seem as though the sound of a piano might drift from its windows. But when darkness falls, it takes on a ... Read more

From August 8 to 18, 2026, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is ... Read more

A Q&A will follow the screening with Alan Canvan (director/writer/producer), Matthew Polly (author of Bruce Lee: A Life), and Chris Poggiali (co-author of These Fists Break Bricks). It will be moderated by AAIFF Programming Director Kris Montello. BROKEN RHYTHM is the first authentic documentary to delve into Bruce Lee’s unfinished film, GAME OF DEATH, while exploring the legendary martial arts icon as a real, ... Read more