It is 1942, and World War II is raging. In the months since Pearl Harbor, the US has plunged into the war overseas – and on the home front, it has locked up tens of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans in concentration camps, tearing them from their homes on the West Coast with the ostensible ... Read more

Vauhini Vara's debut novel, The Immortal King Rao, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize and the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize, won the Colorado Book Award, and is being adapted for television. Lit Hub and Electric Literature have named her new short-story collection, ... Read more

This workshop is aimed at building community and supporting and mentoring women aspiring to enter or who are in the legal academy. The workshop will include a space for workshopping incubators and works in progress, exploring our shared identities and history, and dialoguing about professional development and wellness. Registration Deadline: October 5, 2023 This year ... Read more

What do we actually mean when we say "mental health"? What do unwellness and wellness actually look and feel like, especially for students? How might we diagnose our own struggles and identify our mental health needs? "What is Mental Health? A Workshop on Student Un/wellness” is part of a series of workshops and events that ... Read more

K–12 teachers, school administrators, college and university faculty, and museum educators are cordially invited to attend a free Educator Open House. Mingle with colleagues and discover how you can explore the Rubin with students this school year. The event will feature: Wine and light refreshments in Café Serai An immersive sound bath experience in the ... Read more

Most of the time taxes can be straightforward and low cost if you know where to look. If you're tired of handling your own taxes, it may be time to seek a new accountant. While many individuals can manage their taxes independently, complex situations call for professional expertise. We will discuss if an accountant is ... Read more

Experienced educator Suzanne Methot’s powerful book uses plain language to talk about the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous communities, as well as the transformational change and healing work being done by young Indigenous people. “Killing the Wittigo” offers concrete examples of the small and big ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable ... Read more

The W.O.W. Project, Chinatown Art Brigade, and Immigrant Social Services invites you to a zine launch party, “A Jail in Chinatown: Zines on Abolition,” on October 19 from 6-8pm at the Storefront for Ideas (127 Walker Street New York, NY 10013). We are so excited to launch two zines, “Envisioning Abolition in Our Local Asian ... Read more

Join the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) for a wide-ranging, in-person conversation between U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and ASPI Vice President Daniel Russel. Looking ahead to important multilateral events like the G20 and APEC Summits, and with a view to regional and global challenges ranging from North Korea to climate change, the two ... Read more

Come to China Institute for a fun evening of calligraphy and music with friends, a date, or family members! Practice wellness with like-minded cultural enthusiasts, and experience rich Chinese culture in the heart of NYC! Participants are invited to pick up a brush and practice writing with guidance from our calligraphy expert, while enjoying intimate ... Read more

Think!Chinatown is proud to present two new T!C-produced short films at 21 Pell. T!C-produced short films this season honor musicians like Nobuko Miyamoto and Zhang Jingtai, who have filled the soundscape of the neighborhood. The screening will be followed by a special performance by treya lam and Taiyo Na, inspired by the songs included in ... Read more