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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Kip Fulbeck – hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:Presented during the closing week of hapa.me\, the Museum of Chinese in America cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with artist and professor Kip Fulbeck\, moderated by Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator and Senior Director of Exhibitions and Programming. Together\, they will reflect on 25 years of The Hapa Project\, Fulbeck’s landmark body of work that centers the voices and faces of people of mixed Asian and Pacific Islander heritage while posing a deceptively simple yet enduring question\, What are you?
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-talks-with-kip-fulbeck-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194441Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, Beyond the Rainbow: Centering Marginalized Voices in the LGBTQI+ Community\, invites us to look past surface-level representation and visibility to engage in deeper\, more meaningful dialogue about equity\, inclusion\, and intersectionality within our community. While the rainbow flag symbolizes unity and pride\, it also challenges us to recognize that not all experiences within the LGBTQI+ spectrum are equally seen or valued. \nBeyond the Rainbow encourages participants to explore the diverse identities and lived experiences that shape our collective story\, including those of transgender and nonbinary individuals\, queer people of color\, people with disabilities\, immigrants\, and others whose voices are often pushed to the margins. Through workshops\, panels\, and storytelling\, we aim to amplify these perspectives\, spark honest conversations\, and strengthen solidarity across differences.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/5th-annual-cuny-lgbtqi-student-conference/
LOCATION:Medgar Evers College\, 1637 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260223T223943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T223943Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Legal Lives: Biography\, Memoir\, and the Law
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in this one-day conference exploring the ways in which personal narratives inform our understanding of the law\, justice\, and ethics.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/writing-legal-lives-biography-memoir-and-the-law/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center – Skylight Room\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260127T231859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T231859Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Asian Americans and STEM Conference: Science in a De-globalizing World
DESCRIPTION:Led by a cross-disciplinary team from Asian American Studies\, Physics\, and Computer Science\, this project examines the contradictory position of Asian American scientists as both celebrated “model minorities” and perceived security threats. By integrating humanities-driven inquiry with scientific history\, the initiative uncovers how U.S. and European imperialism\, racial exclusion\, and global geopolitics have shaped the experiences of these researchers. The work seeks to reclaim the narratives of Asian American scientists\, moving them from passive objects of study to recognized agents of discovery whose contributions have often been erased or obfuscated in standard histories. \nBuilding on an inaugural 2024 conference at Yale that drew over 100 participants\, the project is expanding its reach through a second one-day symposium in collaboration with NYU and CUNY. These events foster critical dialogue on racialization and professionalization within STEM fields across the 20th and 21st centuries. The upcoming symposium continues this mission of addressing the lack of recognition for Asian American technical workers and is open to all individuals interested in the intersection of race\, history\, and scientific production.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/2026-asian-americans-and-stem-conference-science-in-a-de-globalizing-world/
LOCATION:New York University (370 Jay Street\, Brooklyn)\, 370 Jay Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260227T224114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T224114Z
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SUMMARY:The DeGrasse Family of New York City
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala will present on their project examining the life of George DeGrasse and his family\, who lived on land in New York City donated by Aaron Burr in the early nineteenth century.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-degrasse-family-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Suite 1000\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260327T232719Z
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SUMMARY:NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Matcha & the Hina Doll Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Hinamatsuri Tea ritual featuring a rare Kinin-date ceremony—celebrating seasonal beauty\, grace\, and Japanese tradition!
URL:https://aaari.info/event/ny-seasonal-tea-ceremony-matcha-the-hina-doll-festival/
LOCATION:Globus Tea Room\, 889 Broadway PHC\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260306T225558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T191228Z
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SUMMARY:National Muslim Women’s Summit
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit\, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026\, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care\, exploring how spiritual grounding\, emotional resilience\, storytelling\, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women. \nThis year’s summit will take place at the Islamic Center of New York City and features a full day of conversation\, creativity\, and connection. \nThrough Qur’an recitation\, poetry\, comedy\, music\, fireside chats\, and a dynamic panel discussion\, we will explore how Muslim women build freedom through shared responsibility and collective care. Featuring workshops in healing justice\, self defense\, and creative expression\, the summit offers both reflection and practical tools for personal and collective growth.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/national-muslim-womens-summit-malikah/
LOCATION:The Islamic Center of New York City\, 350 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:National Muslim Women’s Summit | MALIKAH
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit\, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026\, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care\, exploring how spiritual grounding\, emotional resilience\, storytelling\, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women. \nThis year’s summit will take place at the Islamic Center of New York City and features a full day of conversation\, creativity\, and connection. \nThrough Qur’an recitation\, poetry\, comedy\, music\, fireside chats\, and a dynamic panel discussion\, we will explore how Muslim women build freedom through shared responsibility and collective care. Featuring workshops in healing justice\, self defense\, and creative expression\, the summit offers both reflection and practical tools for personal and collective growth.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/national-muslim-womens-summit-malikah-2/
LOCATION:The Islamic Center of New York City\, 350 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260312T174829Z
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SUMMARY:Turang - an Indonesian Film Forum screening
DESCRIPTION:Indonesian Film Forum is proud to present the US East Coast premiere of Bachtiar Siagian’s Turang (1957) – a seminal piece of Indonesian film history\, rediscovered in 2023 after having declared lost for many years. \nTurang centers a love story between Batak Karo villager Tipi and Indonesian freedom fighter Rusli during Indonesia’s fight for independence from Dutch colonial rule. It is a document of Indonesian post-colonial cinema that colors a world beyond the military-centric independence narratives we often see. Turang displays Bachtiar Siagian’s neorealist streak and sincerity in telling the story of the Karo people\, which also reflects his work as a member of LEKRA and the head of the 1964 Afro-Asian Film Festival – a film initiative stemming from the 1955 Afro-Asian conference in Bandung. A majority of Bachtiar Siagian’s films remains unseen to the contemporary audience\, as LEKRA members were exiled or imprisoned after the 1965-66 anti-communist purge and Suharto’s presidency that emerged after.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/turang-an-indonesian-film-forum-screening/
LOCATION:Anthology Film Archives\, 32 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20250826T201820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T201820Z
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SUMMARY:The Peking Acrobats
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed as The Peking Acrobats® deliver a jaw-dropping performance that defies gravity and belief. This thrilling showcase blends the time-honored tradition of Chinese acrobatics with live music\, bold visuals\, and cutting-edge special effects—creating a high-flying experience for all ages.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-peking-acrobats/
LOCATION:Queens College – Colden Auditorium\, 153-49 Reeves Avenue\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260317T183453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183453Z
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding + AI Prototyping (Online Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:The Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC) and the AAARI Innovators Fellowship team are hosting a 2.5-hour online workshop to help students learn vibe coding and practical AI tools to build quick prototypes and turn ideas into something real. \nYou should attend if you:\n\n\nHave an idea you want to turn into a prototype (app\, website\, workflow\, demo)\n\n\nWant to learn how to build faster with AI\, even if you’re not technical\n\n\nAre interested in community-based innovation and real-world problem solving\n\n\nThis workshop is also a great way to connect with the AAARI Innovators Fellowship\, which supports promising student innovators and community-based projects.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/vibe-coding-ai-prototyping-online-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260306T203118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203118Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery After Hours: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to a private Gallery After Hours tour of Kawai Kanjirō: House to House—the artist’s first solo exhibition in the United States and the only time this collection has left Japan. \nEnjoy sake and light refreshments\, then join Naomi Kuromiya\, Senior Research Associate at the Japan Society Gallery\, for an insider’s look at this landmark exhibition.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/gallery-after-hours-kawai-kanjiro-house-to-house/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260306T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203705Z
UID:63154-1774985400-1774989000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Eunbi Kim: it feels like a dream
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Eunbi Kim makes her National Sawdust debut with it feels like a dream\, an intimate solo program exploring family and identity\, offering listeners a sound space to reflect on the dreams they carry and pass on. The program features works by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)\, Angélica Negrón\, Pauchi Sasaki\, and Sophia Jani for piano\, pre-recorded voices\, and electronics\, written for and performed by Kim. The evening includes the world premiere of a new work by Pauchi Sasaki\, alongside music by Zosha Di Castri.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/eunbi-kim-it-feels-like-a-dream/
LOCATION:National Sawdust\, 80 North 6th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260316T154417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154417Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Celebration: On Confluences and Connections by Sangamithra Iyer
DESCRIPTION:Sangamithra Iyer will read from and discuss her debut book\, Governing Bodies: A Memoir\, a Confluence\, a Watershed. Governing Bodies connects family history\, ecological grief\, the lives of animals\, and the memory of water in a lyrical meditation on lineages of nonviolence. In it\, Iyer also wrestles with how we live with the legacy of historical harms and how we address the current moment of multiple worldwide crises. The book sits at the confluence of prose and poetry\, science and art\, and personal and planetary sorrow\, and draws from Iyer’s work at the intersections of engineering\, writing and activism.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/aapi-celebration-on-confluences-and-connections-by-sangamithra-iyer/
LOCATION:Charles B. Wang Center – Stony Brook University\, 100 Nicolls Rd\, Stony Brook\, NY\, 11794\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260306T202806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202806Z
UID:63146-1775073600-1775080800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Akane-banashi World Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Akane-banashi is an acclaimed manga written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue. The series is praised for its authentic presentation of Rakugo\, a traditional Japanese style of storytelling\, and for making this 400-year-old artform accessible to new generations.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/akane-banashi-world-premiere/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260327T215542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215542Z
UID:63499-1775088000-1775260799@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Contesting Indigeneity\, Connecting Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Enrique Okenve’s Symposium: A two-day program on the doing and undoing of domination across the Spanish Empire \n\n\n\n\nThis two-day symposium organized by Enrique Okenve will compare varied\, contesting experiences of indigenous peoples and the possible ways in which their responses connected them across territories and throughout time. \nThursday\, April 2\, 6-8 PM: Contestations at the ground level \nFriday\, April 3\, 12-2 PM: Connections across space and time
URL:https://aaari.info/event/contesting-indigeneity-connecting-peoples/
LOCATION:53 Washington Square S\, 53 Washington Square South\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260106T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T181216Z
UID:62177-1775088000-1775347199@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Association for Asian American Studies 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 AAAS gathering in Hawai‘i coincides with a series of anniversaries that present a timely opportunity to consider the promises and limits of Asian American Studies from the belly of the U.S. imperial beast. Here we’re especially thinking about how 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the United States’ declaration of independence from the British Empire and the birth of its own world historic imperial vision that extended its reach from the Atlantic into the Pacific; the 50th anniversary of the first “landing” that liberated the island of Kaho‘olawe from decades of U.S. Navy live-fire bombing\, a Kanaka Maoli-led effort that helped spark the modern sovereignty movement; and the 80th anniversary of the Great Hawai‘i Sugar Strike\, an island-wide\, interethnic\, working-class shutdown of the plantation industry.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/association-for-asian-american-studies-2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Honolulu\, Hawaii
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260331T185940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185940Z
UID:63531-1775133000-1775142000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Pro Se Collaborative Habeas Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will help NYC based community advocates and social services workers understand how habeas petitions are used in the immigration detention context and go over the basic elements of a pro se petition for common scenarios that have arose in New York. This training is for non-attorney advocates\, including organizers\, and others supporting detained community members. Sample filing documents and templates will be provided during the training.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/pro-se-collaborative-habeas-training/
LOCATION:CPC One\, 45 Suffolk Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260312T191722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191722Z
UID:63307-1775152800-1775158200@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night
DESCRIPTION:China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun\, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history\, personal reflection\, and cultural analysis\, the book reveals the inner world of a master architect whose influence far exceeded the limited records of his life. The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute\, and followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/book-talk-a-solitary-traveler-in-the-long-night-2/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260320T171446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T171446Z
UID:63410-1775154600-1775161800@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Sips & Strokes Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Sophie Yuan for a beginner Chinese calligraphy workshop. Learn brush strokes\, create characters\, and enjoy wine and light refreshments. \n\n\n\n\nSips & Strokes Chinese Calligraphy Workshop\nJoin Chinese language educator and children’s author Sophie Yuan for an engaging introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide participants through fundamental brush techniques and simple characters\, while exploring the cultural and philosophical traditions behind this centuries-old practice. Through hands-on instruction\, attendees will slow down\, focus their attention\, and experience the meditative rhythm of ink on paper. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sips-strokes-chinese-calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:115 Bowery New York\, NY 10002\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260326T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194755Z
UID:63467-1775154600-1775163600@aaari.info
SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: American Girl
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries.  \nAMERICAN GIRL follows 13-year-old Fen\, who is forced to move from Los Angeles back to Taipei with her mother and younger sister after her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Set during the 2003 SARS outbreak\, Fen struggles to adapt to life in Taiwan—feeling like an outsider at school\, reconnecting with her estranged father\, and clashing with her mother. As tensions at home intensify and Fen acts out in rebellion\, a health scare involving her younger sister pushes the family toward a long-overdue emotional confrontation.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-american-girl/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260220T164907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T164907Z
UID:62915-1775433600-1775519999@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Southeast Asian Studies Initiative (SEASI)’s 6th Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The symposium will take place on Saturday\, April 4th\, 2026\, at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The program will feature a keynote address by a leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies\, student presentations from Brown University and institutions across the Northeast\, a cultural performance\, and catered lunch and dinner.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/southeast-asian-studies-initiative-seasis-6th-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Watson School of International and Public Affairs – Brown University\, 111 Thayer St\, Providence\, RI\, 02912
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260213T221314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T221314Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Voices: Integrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Stories into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and voices in your classroom! Rooted in the NYC DOE’s Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History coursebook\, this series offers rich historical content\, classroom connections\, and practical tools. \nExplore the Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA’s) collection of over 85\,000 artifacts and oral histories that illuminate the Chinese American experience\, alongside insights from leading AAPI scholars. Together\, educators will explore themes of law and citizenship\, work and community life\, and arts and culture.  \nThroughout the series\, participants will:  \n\nBuild foundational knowledge of AAPI histories\, movements\, and contributions—and understand their essential place in the broader American story\nDevelop curriculum-aligned lesson plans that thoughtfully integrate AAPI narratives and perspectives\nEngage in hands-on learning with primary sources\, archival materials\, and museum exhibits to support effective instructional design\n\nLight breakfast and lunch included. \nEligible participants will receive 15 CTLE hours and a per session.  \nThose interested should complete this linked survey and send a cover letter\, a letter from an administrator\, and their resume to socialstudies@schools.nyc.gov with the subject line “Hidden Voices AAPI Institute.” Applicants will be selected based on these materials provided. 
URL:https://aaari.info/event/hidden-voices-integrating-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-stories-into-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180051Z
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SUMMARY:Sotong & Against This Messy World
DESCRIPTION:This Spring\, GETSEA will host two short films highlighting the challenges to art and expression in Malaysia’s complex political\, legal\, and societal landscape. \nSotong follows four fierce local drag queens who were part of the 2022 Halloween party raided by the authorities. One of them\, Juan\, was arrested for ‘a man dressing up as a woman’. Two years later\, they revisit on the fallout of that night as they continue to perform underground and nurture the Malaysian drag scene in all its beauty\, joy\, and pain. \nAgainst This Messy World is a deeply introspective and visually captivating short documentary that delves into the heart and soul of artistic expression in Malaysia. A personal exploration\, narrated by Malaysian artists\, this documentary takes viewers on an evocative journey to understand the essence and purpose of being an artist in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty and piece together conversations and unfiltered moments in their lives. \nUniversities from across North America will come together to watch the films simultaneously\, then connect via Zoom with the filmmakers for a post-screening discussion. If you are interested in holding a screening at your campus\, please reach out to Chris Hulshof at chulshof@wisc.edu.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/sotong-against-this-messy-world/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260330T173305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T173305Z
UID:63520-1775586600-1775592000@aaari.info
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Arab American Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join SNFL and the Radius of Arab American Writers (RAWI) for a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month\, with readings by Maha Hashwi\, Ghinwa Jawhari\, Lawrence Joseph\, and Kamelya Omayma Youssef.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-celebration-of-arab-american-poetry/
LOCATION:Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260320T174521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174521Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting the US and Japan Through Wine Freeman Winery Talk and Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Freeman Winery has further been distinguished by diplomats throughout the US-Japan world. In late 2025\, Freeman wines were served at a Presidential Dinner at the US Embassy in Tokyo during President Donald Trump’s state visit to Japan with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi\, and prior to that\, Freeman wines were served at a State Department luncheon hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris to celebrate the visit of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as well as at the Obama White House at a State Dinner honoring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. These are just three of the many diplomatic events where Freeman wines have been poured. \nJoin us now for a talk about wine’s place in the US-Japan world\, Freeman Winery’s blending of both nations\, and an opportunity to sample a selection of Freeman’s limited-production wines.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/connecting-the-us-and-japan-through-wine-freeman-winery-talk-and-tasting/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260408T174831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174831Z
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SUMMARY:Play - JESA (Final Performances)
DESCRIPTION:JESA by Jeena Yi\, directed by Mei Ann Teo\, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of the “perfect family gathering.” When four estranged Korean American sisters reunite in Orange County to perform their father’s Jesa—a traditional ritual honoring the dead—old wounds erupt\, secrets surface\, and ghosts (literal and emotional) refuse to stay buried. With razor-sharp dialogue\, explosive humor\, and unexpected tenderness\, JESA asks how we honor our ancestors when we can barely stand each other. Come for the sibling brawls and burning shrimp\, stay for the aching truth of what binds us.  \nEnjoy $10 off all performances with discount code: MAYIJESA
URL:https://aaari.info/event/play-jesa-final-performances/
LOCATION:The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260311T182645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182645Z
UID:63266-1775635200-1775642400@aaari.info
SUMMARY:Spotlight:  Resources on Korea and U.S.-Korea Relations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of archival resources about Korea and U.S.-Korea relations available for virtual and U.S.-based researchers. This discussion highlights a diverse array of both longstanding and emerging collections\, providing a wide survey of available historical resources. How can educators\, researchers\, historians\, writers\, and students best take advantage of this treasure trove of materials? What stories await and what impact can they have? What are some tips and tricks from librarians\, center directors\, and archivists?
URL:https://aaari.info/event/spotlight-resources-on-korea-and-u-s-korea-relations/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260311T180807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T180807Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Ceilings “Advice & Networking-Arts and Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aaari.info/event/asian-american-career-ceilings-advice-networking-arts-and-entertainment/
LOCATION:China Institute\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260607T141825
CREATED:20260327T212534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T212534Z
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SUMMARY:A New Journey for the Globalization of Korean Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:The K-Food Cooking Class is an elevated cultural program co-hosted by the Korean Cultural Center New York and CJ FOODS\, offering an immersive exploration of Korean cuisine through hands-on cooking\, expert chef guidance\, and cultural storytelling. Thoughtfully curated to reflect both tradition and contemporary global sensibilities\, the program invites participants to experience the depth\, artistry\, and elegance of Korean gastronomy. \nThis program offers participants a unique opportunity to experience Korean food firsthand\, transforming it into a meaningful and memorable cultural encounter. Through a thoughtfully curated curriculum—featuring cultural lectures\, live chef demonstrations\, interactive cooking sessions\, and communal tasting experiences—participants engage with Korean cuisine in a dynamic and compelling manner. \nLed by world-renowned culinary experts\, including former Michelin-starred chefs\, the program ensures both authenticity and high-quality instruction while offering deeper insight into the cultural significance of each dish. The featured menu includes Galbijjim (Korean braised beef short ribs in savory soy-based sauce)\, presented as a Korean interpretation of Boeuf Bourguignon and inspired by the K-drama Bon Appétit\, Your Majesty (폭군의 셰프)\, as well as Bibimbap (Korean mixed rice with vegetables and gochujang) and Doenjang-guk (Korean soybean paste soup). These dishes reflect the health-conscious and balanced nature of Korean cuisine\, aligning with global trends in sustainability and mindful eating. \nMore than just a cooking class\, the K-Food Cooking Class presents Korean cuisine as a living cultural narrative—bridging tradition and contemporary global tastes. Through this program\, participants experience Korean culture\, identity\, and storytelling in every bite\, fostering meaningful cultural exchange through the universal language of food.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/a-new-journey-for-the-globalization-of-korean-cuisine/
LOCATION:Bueok at Korean Cultural Center\, 122 E 32nd Street\, 4th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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