Events

Montréal’s acclaimed contemporary physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers pulls into PAC NYC. The passengers on this train don’t sit in silence staring at their phones – they express their hopes and dreams through an astonishing blend of cirque, music, and dance, telling human stories with superhuman skills. Poetic goodbyes. Anticipatory reunions. Fateful encounters. Each ... Read more

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre’s annual festival of new experimental works by Asian American artists. Pan Asian Rep culminates its 48th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.

An addictively entertaining, internationally bestselling family saga from a National Book Award finalist. Jonas Hassen Khemiri worked on The Sisters during his 2021-2022 Fellowship at the Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. He will discuss his book with National Book Award–winner Tess Gunty.

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with renowned economist Paul Sheard, author of The Power of Money, as we celebrate the launch of the Chinese edition of his acclaimed book. At a moment when tariffs and economic nationalism are shaking the foundations of global trade, Sheard will move beyond central banking and monetary ... Read more

Join us for a virtual author talk with award-winning writer Paula Yoo as she discusses her wide-ranging career in young adult nonfiction and television (Supergirl, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists and The West Wing) and her latest book. “Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King and a ... Read more

We look forward to seeing you at this month’s AANHPI Community DNA Forum, co-hosted by AAPI Data and NCAPA.  As part of our ongoing focus on higher education and partnership with Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), Rowena Tomaneng, board president of APAHE, will join us to discuss the effects of budget and administration actions ... Read more

MOCA Queer StoryJAM returns for another heartfelt gathering! This storytelling program fosters understanding and strengthens connections across diverse communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time, we’re exploring PRIDE—whether it’s about self-acceptance, a prideful moment in your journey, or activism that has shaped your path. Five LGBTQIA+ Asian American storytellers from different ... Read more

Experience the Best of Indian Indie Cinema at NYIFF! The New York Indian Film Festival returns June 20–22 to Village East by Angelika for its milestone 25th edition. Discover 45+ features, documentaries and short films, spanning over a dozen Indian languages—all with English subtitles. This year’s lineup showcases bold new voices, award-winning directors, and stories ... Read more

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of creativity and inspiration at Susumu Shingu: Elated!, the latest exhibition at Japan Society. Shingu’s vibrant works reveal the invisible forces of nature—wind, heat, gravity—through motion and design, sparking wonder in all ages. Explore the exhibition at your own pace with a family-friendly activity sheet, then drop ... Read more

America’s pastime was introduced to Japan over 150 years ago, and over that time it’s grown into a beloved cultural ambassador and institution. Japan Society now takes a look back at Japanese baseball —more specifically, Japanese baseball cards. Acclaimed author and Japanese baseball historian Robert K. Fitts, whose works include An Illustrated Introduction to Japanese ... Read more