CARE & CONNECT: Screening of Rosemead
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support.
The first program will feature a screening of Rosemead, followed by a panel discussion with therapists.

Film - Another Gaze Presents Suzaki Paradise: Red Light
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States
70th Anniversary—Introduction by Moeko Fujii. Destitute and down to a pocketful of change, a young couple arrives at the outskirts of the riverfront pleasure district of Suzaki Paradise shortly before the enactment of Japan’s anti-prostitution laws. Tsutae, a former prostitute, installs herself at the nearby Bar Chigusa, an outpost on the bounds of the district’s undefined expanse, while dour-faced Yoshiji toils away as a soba deliveryman. Based on Yoshiko Shibaki’s eponymous collection of stories (also the source material for Mizoguchi’s Street of Shame) and adapted by proto-New Wave filmmaker Yuzo Kawashima, Susaki Paradise: Red Light remains a crucial work of postwar cinema, its feverish undercurrent of desperation swelling as opportunism, love, desire and dreams collide over the shimmering waterways of Suzaki.
Dir. Yuzo Kawashima, 1956, 81 min. DCP, b&w, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Michiyo Aratama, Yukiko Todoroki, Tatsuya Mihashi.

AIX Summit East 2026: Build America’s AI Future
2026-04-17 09:00 - 19:00 | Convene Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10281, United States
Build America’s AI Future
The inaugural AIX Summit East 2026 convenes leaders across academia, industry, government, and the next generation of AI innovators to shape how artificial intelligence will transform—and be transformed by—science, engineering, health, education, and finance. At a moment of profound technological and societal change, the Summit centers collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and generations, bringing together established visionaries and rising stars to move the conversation from what AI can generate to what it can build for the nation.
Program Highlights

Opening Keynote: Yann LeCun, one of the pioneers of modern AI
Fireside Chat: Sir David MacMillan, Nobel laureate (host by NBC Richard Lui)
Sessions: Frontiers of AI, AI x Science, AI x Health, AI x Education, and AI x Blockchain.
20+ research roundtables over lunch, each co-hosted by two leading scientists
Student Poster Session, mostly by PhD students from Columbia, Cornell Tech, Boston University, Duke, Georgia Tech, Harvard, MIT, NYU, UPenn, Princeton, UIUC, and Yale
Networking Reception: dedicated time for participants to connect
Sponsor Banquet: to express our gratitude for our fellows, partners, sponsors and donors.

Who Should Attend:

Researchers and academics seeking cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Industry leaders and investors looking for the next wave of AI innovation.
Policymakers shaping the regulatory landscape of technology.

Join us as we shape the future of America’s digital and physical infrastructure.
Co-hosted by the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) and the AI NextGen Foundation, this one-day gathering in New York City will provide an exciting and energizing forum to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and define pathways for impact over the next five, ten, and fifty years.

Conversations About AI: Preparing for the Future of Work
2026-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY, 10458
Join NYPL for the first in a series of panel discussions exploring AI, presented in collaboration with Women TechExchange.

In this panel discussion, Marvin Krislov (President, Pace University), Minerva Tantoco (formerly NYC’s first Chief Technology Officer), and Bryan Lozano (Chief Strategy Officer, Welcome to Chinatown) will join Peta-Gay Clarke (Women TechExchange) to discuss how AI is impacting the future of workplaces, including the ways we can prepare and how it can be used to enhance rather than replace human ingenuity.

The Moys of New York and Shanghai: One Family’s Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution
2026-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Asian American / Asian Research Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Suite 1000, New York, 10036, United States
Charlotte Brooks’s gripping tale follows the Moy family’s back and forth across the Pacific and through two world wars, China’s Nationalist and Communist revolutions, and the Cold War—events that the siblings and their spouses helped shape.

Calligraphy, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape (April)
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | China Institute of America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Step into a beautiful evening where art, music, and language come alive. Each month, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.
As music fills the room, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink, paper, brushes) are provided.
Want to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.
Enjoy tea and light refreshments, meet fellow culture lovers, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!
No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you.

MOCA PERFORMS – Fly Mi Away
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
In this performance, composer and performer Miguel Sutedjo reflects on his journey as a Chinese Indonesian in America through jazz piano, musical theater, and song writing. He shares selections from his original musical Fly Me Away—which follows Frank, a teenage pianist chasing his jazz dreams in conflict with his immigrant father’s traditional expectations—alongside other original compositions. The program—arranged for piano, bass, drums, and three vocalists—offers a vibrant blend of personal storytelling and musical exploration.

Vaisakhi Celebration with The Culture Tree
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | 53rd Street Library, 18 W 53rd St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Vaisakhi is a joyful spring festival celebrated by many families, especially in Punjab, India. It marks the harvest season and is also an important day in Sikh history. People celebrate with music, dancing, colorful clothes, and special foods. It is a time to be thankful, come together, and share happiness with friends and family.
Join the 53rd Street Library and Anu Sehgal from The Culture Tree to learn more about this festival, do a superhero themed interactive art activity with Vishavjit Singh, make your own turbans, and listen to storytimes by authors Simran Jeet Singh and Deepika Kaur Pujji.

2026 New York City Asian American Student Conference
2026-04-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Columbia University, 116th Street & Broadway, New York, NY, 10027
This year, our theme is Roots & Resistance.

“Roots & Resistance” emphasizes the core of being APIA in New York City: Community. As Asian American students, our responsibility extends beyond academics—we must learn from and engage with the diverse community members, activists, and organizations that strengthen our city. Whether through amplifying the stories of grassroots organizers or celebrating the artistry of Asian performers in NYC, uplifting community voices will reveal the resilience and creativity that shape our shared identity. At the 17th Annual NYC Asian American Student Conference, we hope to foster heartfelt connections across perspectives and experiences to create meaningful impact in our communities.

Democracy Under Pressure - Redrawing Power: The Supreme Court and the Future of Executive Authority
2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065
s the Supreme Court revisits and revises the limits of presidential and administrative power, its decisions are reshaping the scope of executive authority. A conservative majority has signaled openness to the “unitary executive” theory, which asserts that the president has sweeping control over the executive branch, including independent agencies. In recent arguments, the Court has appeared willing to use this theory to justify the removal of a Federal Trade commissioner, potentially overturning a 90-year-old precedent.
Unitary executive theory has also been invoked alongside other arguments for executive expansion by Project 2025, the controversial set of initiatives that calls for rolling back key regulatory and civil rights protections, including workplace discrimination oversight and healthcare rights for transgender people.
This panel brings together leading scholars to explore what’s at stake: the future of federal agencies, the balance of powers, and the trajectory of American democracy.
This event is co-sponsored by the Public Policy Program, the Political Science Department at Hunter College, and the LGBTQ Policy Center. It is made possible in part by the generous support of the New York City Council and the CUNY LGBTQ Consortium.

Breathe the Sound – Shakuhachi Concert
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Czech Center Cinema, 321 E 73rd Street, New York, NY, 10021
A unique concert dedicated to breath—as sound, as discipline, as transformation. Shakuhachi master Marek Kimei Matvija and vocalist Annabelle Plum present a program that brings together 19th-century Japanese honkyoku with contemporary international works for voice and bamboo flute. Guest performers include shakuhachi player Adam Robinson and accordionist Simone Baron.

Stories from the City of Immigrants
2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Perelman Performing Arts Center, 241 Fulton Street, New York, NY, 10007
Stories from the City of Immigrants is an evening of monologues curated from oral history collections that vividly bring to life the vital role immigrants play in New York City’s past, present and future. Poignant, funny, and surprising, these stories span 125 years and many countries of origin, creating a visceral experience of the epic journeys so many people have taken to make NYC their home. Hosted by actor Arian Moayed with music from women-led samba reggae drumline marching band Fogo Azul.

Asian American Business Roundtable: Beyond the Algorithm: The Leadership Impact on AI
2026-04-21 08:30 - 17:30 | Accenture One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Discount enjoy $30 off your registration with code BEYOND26 at checkout by April 6!
Beyond the Algorithm: The Leadership Impact on AI
For over a decade, the Asian American Business Roundtable (AABR) has been the premier forum for leaders to navigate the complexities of a globalized economy. By harnessing the collective expertise of Asian American executives, AABR continues to elevate the influence and visibility of our community across the U.S. business landscape. This year, we apply that same strategic lens to the most transformative force of our time: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
As AI shifts from a technical frontier to a core business imperative, the focus is no longer only on what technology can do, but on how leaders ensure its ethical and strategic governance. AABR 2026 brings together the innovators who are defining these critical frameworks, moving beyond the algorithm to lead the high-stakes integration of responsible AI across global industry.
The Roundtable provides a platform to examine both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with this moment. Join us as we explore how leaders can drive innovation while ensuring ethical implementation, foster inclusive growth, and prepare the next generation of leadership in an AI-driven world.

Building Racial Equity: Foundations – Virtual
2026-04-21 11:00 - 17:30
Learn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfo
In a moment unlike any we have faced as a global community, Race Forward believes that Racial Justice is more important than ever. In order to embed Racial Equity into all of our day to day operations as well as our responses in this moment we must continue to hold fast to a commitment that enables us to learn, grow and practice racial equity work together.
As the world continues to adapt to threats against democracy, we will continue to offer virtual learning spaces that center on normalizing, organizing, and operationalizing racial equity into our work at every intersection.
The Virtual Building Racial Equity series, developed by Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation, is an interactive training for those who wish to sharpen their skills and strategies to address systemic racism and advance racial equity. Unlike “diversity trainings,” which primarily focus on interpersonal relations and understanding, these trainings emphasize how to challenge and change institutional racial inequities.
Building Racial Equity: Foundations is the first and “foundational” training of the series. Participants will build on and strengthen racial equity practices for themselves and their organizations and networks. This training will introduce participants to concepts, frames, and tools that are essential to a productive racial equity practice. Attending this training is required to participate in subsequent trainings.

Beyond gas prices: How the Middle East War is affecting Chinese Americans
2026-04-21 12:00 - 12:45
Global politics moves fast. The U.S.-Iran conflict has opened space for China to assert new diplomatic influence, and the ripple effects are already being felt in U.S.-China relations. What does this mean for Chinese Americans with cross‑border family, work, and community ties? Join us for a discussion with Thomas Krueger, Senior Policy Advisor on national security and international affairs at Akin Gump, moderated by Ben Wu, former U.S. Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce, on how these global shifts are shaping Chinese American communities and what it means to live “between two worlds” in 2026.On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could redefine what it means to be a U.S. citizen. It is a battle Chinese Americans have fought before. In 1898, Wong Kim Ark sued for his right to reenter the United States after being denied because of his Chinese ancestry. His Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship as we know it.

Asian Heritage Month: Embodied Grief: Transforming Loss in Times of Climate Change
2026-04-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Richard Harris Terrace, 199 Chamber Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
Important Note on Attendance: As this is an intimate, movement-based circle designed to foster a supportive community space; capacity is strictly limited to 18 participants and pre-registration is required.
To preserve the healing environment for all participants, we ask for a commitment to the full duration of the workshop (12–3 p.m.). Late arrivals or early departures can be disruptive to the collective process, so please only register if your schedule allows you to be present for the entire session.
This guided workshop invites participants to acknowledge and move through grief held in the body, particularly grief connected to ecological loss and collective uncertainty. In a grounded and supportive space, participants are encouraged to breathe, move, and listen to what their bodies carry, allowing pain to be witnessed and gently transformed in community.
Rooted in care and embodiment, the session offers space to clarify what feels heavy, reconnect with inner calm, and experience grief not as something to suppress, but as a pathway toward healing and renewal.
Please register here to request your spot: Register Here
Once you submit the form, we will review the responses and reach out with final confirmation by April 17th.
See a complete list of Asian Heritage Month events.
Attend 2 or more Asian Heritage Month events for Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) credit.
If you have any questions, contact one of the following:

Professor NaRhee Ahn, Co-Chair
naahn@bmcc.cuny.edu
Shahreen Laskar, Co-Chair
slaskar@bmcc.cuny.edu

The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbia University (Pulitzer Hall), 2950 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027
The Incompatibilities Between Generative AI and Art
A conversation with author Ted Chiang and Professor Denise Cruz, Columbia University

Michael Luo with Qian Julie Wang | Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Author and journalist Michael Luo sits down to discuss his lauded narrative history Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America with best-selling author and civil rights lawyer Qian Julie Wang.

Across Languages: New Voices in Korean Poetry
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | The Korea Society, 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NY, 10017, United States
Across Languages: New Voices in Korean Poetry brings together acclaimed South Korean poets Lee Jenny, Yoo Heekyung, Oh Eun, and Shin Hae-uk with award-winning literary translators Archana Madhavan and Stine An, for a Korean–English bilingual reading and conversation to share the dynamism and innovations of language in Korean poetry culture. Through poetry and discussion, the speakers examine the cultural centrality of poetry in Korea and consider translation as a critical, creative practice that reshapes how literature circulates, sounds, and is felt across languages.
This program is presented in partnership with Ugly Duckling Presse and Zephyr Press.

Nikkei Asia webinar - 'Decoding Sanae Takaichi: Japan's first female PM and the road ahead'
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made a huge splash since coming to office nearly six months ago. Her popularity propelled her ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a two-thirds majority for the first time in its seven-decade history, and she’s taken the global stage by storm with her energetic diplomacy.
Now she is facing the first major test of her time in office as the war in the Middle East roils markets and the nation’s economy. The conflict is also posing questions about Japan’s security capabilities. Will she be able to weather this crisis and set out her vision for the future of Japan in these uncertain times?
Tune into ‘Decoding Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first female PM and the road ahead’ for exclusive insights into these questions and more from Nikkei’s news editor, veteran political journalist Naoya Yoshino.

Angela Reyes 'From Conyo to Rizal: Elite Emanation and Inversion'
2026-04-22 14:10 - 16:00 | Columbia University – 457, 4th Floor Schermerhorn, 1200 Amsterdam Ave, Schermerhorn Extension, New York, NY, 10027
This talk explores how people imagine a twenty-first-century social persona as emanating from a nineteenth-century individual person. The persona in question is the Philippine “conyo,” regarded as spoiled, empty-headed, rich kids who speak a distinct style of “Taglish” (Tagalog-English). The person in question is José Rizal, one of the most celebrated Filipino historical figures. Drawing on ethnographic and media data, I trace how Rizal is regarded as “the original conyo,” as its first author or animator. Examining how this type-token interdiscursive link between persona and person plays on the inversion of a chronotopic frame, I consider what conceptualizing elite historical continuity accomplishes socially and economically. I argue that citing Rizal creates a channel to move value.

Extravagant Camp: The Queer Abjection of Asian America
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065
Dr. Eng will discuss his newly released book, Extravagant Camp: The Queer Abjection of Asian America.He will also be joined in conversation by current CRAASH member and Hunter College student, Alvi Chowdhury. An audience Q&A and book signing to follow.
What happens when we take the predominantly tragic and heroic narratives of Asian American historical violence and recast them in a queerer, more irreverent light? Eng contemplates this question by amplifying multiple valences of the term “camp,” addressing both the camps as biopolitical sites of confinement and the campy as an aesthetic mode of queer expressiveness. The book talk spotlights how campy performances that imaginatively restage canonical scenes of camps throughout Asian American history: Chinese railroad labor, Japanese American incarceration, Vietnam War refugee resettlement, and counterinsurgency camps across US imperial entanglements in the Philippines.

Mona Tewari in conversation with Chelsea Abdullah for BURN THE SEA
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | 667 Washington Ave, 667 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, United States
Join us for the release of BURN THE SEA by Mona Tewari, as she is joined in conversation with Chelsea Abdullah.
** We kindly ask attendees to please avoid wearing scented products (such as perfumes or colognes) as they can trigger Mona’s chronic illness. **

Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) Virtual
2026-04-23 11:00 - 17:30
Provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias.
Learn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfo
In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, many organizations and institutions realized the need to incorporate racial equity into their practices. However well-intentioned, many face challenges implementing racial equity across their organizations as too often, their plans and decisions are made without sufficient attention to racism, participation from people of color staff and communities, and deliberate attention to the opportunities to advance equity.
The Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) training provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias. Through the use of Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”), participants will engage and be guided through building an organization-wide racial equity decision-making practice and culture that centers Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander staff and communities..
Participants are asked to attend with other colleagues from their organization to practice working on an actual “choice point” from their real work. A choice point is a specific decision (e.g. program planning, hiring, budgeting, event planning, service delivery, grant-making, etc.)–generally a routine aspect of your core work–where applying a racial equity framework could change actions and outcomes.
Audience: This training is intended for a general audience from different types of organizations and institutions, particularly the non-profit sector, public agencies, philanthropic organizations, educational institutions, labor, businesses, and social justice groups.

Finding Refuge at Bryn Mawr: The Exiled Mathematician Emmy Noether
2026-04-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Kupferberg Holocaust Center – Quensborough Community College/CUNY, 222-05 56th Avenue, Queens, NY, 11364
On November 7, 1933, Emmy Noether, the most eminent woman mathematician in Europe, arrived in New York after she was dismissed from the University of Göttingen. Dr. Qinna Shen, Associate Professor of German at Bryn Mawr College and author of A Refugee Scholar from Nazi Germany: Emmy Noether and Bryn Mawr College (2019), will reconstruct the story of how Noether found refuge in the U.S. and share ongoing efforts made by mathematicians and physicists to honor her.

Bridging Gaps in Care: Policy, Equity, and Access
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
This Minority Health Month, join members of the NCAPA Health committee to share how we are responding to the needs of our communities at this time as it relates to reproductive health, health equity, gender affirming care, misinformation, affordability, and recovery efforts. Speakers will also share federal policy updates and public opinion data. Attendees will develop a further understanding of the current health landscape and learn more on how to stay informed and engaged.

America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a discussion with Mark Christopher, author of the new book: America’s Taiwan Dilemma: Allies’ Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Cristopher unpacks the findings from his rigorous open-source analysis of how America’s key allies—South Korea, Japan, and Australia—would respond to US intervention or inaction in a Taiwan conflict. If Beijing attempts to forcibly annex Taiwan, Washington’s decisions will have far-reaching consequences for its credibility in East Asia and beyond. Yet, the long-term implications of these choices on America’s alliances and global standing remain largely unexamined—until now. Based on over 100 interviews with leading experts from South Korea, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and the United States, this book provides unparalleled insight into how America’s allies view the stakes in a Taiwan contingency. It captures, in their own words, their perspectives—sometimes contradictory but consistently pragmatic—as they grapple with their reliance on the United States as a distant security guarantor and their unease with an increasingly assertive China nearby.

Neha Dixit: Media, Power, and Democracy in South Asia
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Room 527, Gallatin School, 1 Washington Place, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Join us for a talk by Neha Dixit on “Media, Power, and Democracy in South Asia.” Hosted by the Gallatin Human Rights Initiative, co-sponsored by the Global and Joint Program Studies, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. April 23, 5 PM, Room 527, Gallatin School.

AAPI New York: Stories From Brooklyn
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Technical High School, 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY
New York City teachers, community members, and youth are invited for an interactive day of storytelling, community building, and curriculum development on the localized history of Brooklyn’s Asian American community.

Cooking to the President's Taste: Asian Chefs in White House History
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Food and Drink, 62 Bayard Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join MoFAD for a special evening with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang in celebration of their award-winning book, Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste. Chefs cooking for the president — in the White House kitchen, for state dinners, on presidential yachts, and at Camp David — help define American cuisine on a national scale. Asian Heritage chefs with roots in China, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand have been cooking for presidents for over a century and continue to do so today.
Learn more about these chefs from Adrian Miller and their recipes, Asian and American, from Deborah Chang at this important conversation moderated by Ernabel Demillo from CUNY-TV.
