The New York Public Library's World Literature Festival shines a spotlight on books, writers, artists, and thinkers from around the globe and reflects some of the many languages spoken in our city's diverse communities. Join the Library to discover free events and programs, book recommendations, resources, and more for all ages, in a range of ... Read more
Queens World has screened over 1,800 films representing 92 nations, including 281 films from filmmakers located in Queens. Queens world has produced over 600 screening events serving over 80,000 audiences with exciting films and engaging talk backs designed to connect film lovers and filmmakers. Discount Code: Use code QWFriends/Family at checkout for $5 off
Authors of Memory Piece and The Stone Home come together in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown to celebrate their newly published novels, and explore themes of history, legacy, and friendship in their work. Please join Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim for a conversation on creative life in NYC, followed by an audience Q&A.
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as ... Read more
From the author of This Is One Way to Dance, linked genre-queer short stories braided with images and ephemera explore the experiences of growing up and living as a diasporic Gujarati woman searching for home. In the eleven linked short stories of How to Make Your Mother Cry, Sejal Shah builds a shrine gleaming with memory and ... Read more
Join the CUNY Graduate Center's American Studies Certificate Program and the Advanced Research Collaborative for this special lunch with Ava Chin—author, performer, and professor—as she performs and talks about her new in paperback book Mott Street (Penguin Books), about the impact of the country’s first immigration restrictions on four generations of her family in New ... Read more
Join us for our first in a series of in-depth conversations this year about mental health within the Asian American community, featuring U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being. The conversation will be moderated by Vicky Nguyen, NBC News Senior ... Read more
Join us for an exploration of exclusive behind-the-scenes stories before its New York premiere at Perelman Performing Arts Center with the stella creative team of An American Soldier, including Tony Award and Grammy Award winner David Henry HWANG (M. Butterfly, Soft Power); Obie Award winner Chay YEW (Cambodian Rock Band, Sweatshop Overlord); and versatile conductor Carolyn KUAN. ... Read more
This webinar offers an overview of an effective crisis response framework and its practical application. It will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to confidently provide support to individuals who are at-risk, in crisis and/or thinking about suicide.
Since 2020, Stop Asian Hate has “reported 11,000 acts of hate against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.” As part of the CUNY Anti-Hate Initiative, City Tech will host a conference on Anti-Asian Hate. With the increase of anti-Asian sentiment in New York City and nationwide, City Tech continues to encourage conversations to combat anti-Asian hate in ... Read more
This May, join AAWW and Kundiman in-person and online for a conversation between luminous emerging writers Hannah Bae, Jen Lue, Rajat Singh, and Gina Chung! The event will take place at AAWW’s space, at 112 West 27th Street #600 New York, NY 10001 and via live stream!
The A/P/A Graduate Student Working Group‘s Spring 2024 Symposium “A/P/A Studies and Crisis” will explore how the concept of “crisis” can expand understandings of what Asian/Pacific/American studies are and what they could be. Crisis is defined here as any rupture that forces critical reflection upon what it means to place geographies, histories, identities, and cultures ... Read more
Join the CUNY School of Law for a screening and discussion of the documentary “Bay of Blood” (2023), about Bangladesh’s Liberation War: the bloody birth of a nation, a forgotten genocide and how the United States supported the Pakistani regime responsible for mass killings in 1971.
Join us for a launch of Corky Lee’s Asian America, which traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice, following Asian American social movements for recognition and a remarkable documentation of vital moments in Asian American history and a timely reminder that it’s also a history that we continue to make. The Chinatown Book Launch Party ... Read more
Embark on an immersive stroll through historic Chinatown, where I’ll lead you on a journey through its landmarks and the fascinating world of Chinese herbalism. As we wander, I’ll share insights into the medicinal properties of Chinese health foods and answer any questions you have. Our itinerary includes stops at iconic sites like the Museum ... Read more
The conference will be held in the Glucksman Ireland House from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 4th. The Glucksman Ireland House is located at 1 Washington Mews. PROGRAM 10:30 – 11:00 – Welcome, Bagels/Coffee 11:00 – 11:15 – Introduction (Meghna Chaudhuri and Matt Shutzer) 11:15 – 12:30 – Roundtable 1 Manan Ahmed: “What Did ... Read more
Get ready to celebrate Children’s Day! Hang up your koinobori (carp streamers), don your kabuto (samurai helmet) and join us for Japan’s special holiday where all children are stars and their happiness takes center stage. Enjoy the captivating tale of Momotaro (Peach Boy) through a thrilling theatrical performance filled with storytelling, music, dance, and lots ... Read more
The tour moves through the historic core of the neighborhood highlighting people and places that so captured the public imagination. The walk is aimed at fostering a more holistic appreciation of the community, and its sizable impact and contribution to the city, and America that is so little known.
Screening of the documentary, Happily Ever After (形婚之后) , followed by a conversation between He Xiaopei (the director of the documentary) and Duan Jiling (Assistant Professor of Practice in Women and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln) on same sex desires in China.
The award-winning author of Goodbye, Vitamin presents her latest, an exuberant multigenerational novel about inheritance—and finally coming home. Real Americans follows a fractured family from Y2K to the present day, spotlighting their struggles to strive amid conflicts of class, race, and identity. Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) will moderate the conversation and read an excerpt ... Read more
AAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a mini-conference on May 7, 2024, exploring the diverse cultural diversity of Asian and Asian American identities at LaGuardia Community College. Workshops include empowerment and allyship by Anti AAPI Hate, mandalas and prayer beads by the Rubin Museum of Art, origami crafting by a LaGuardia alumnus, and the presentation of ... Read more
The World Voices Festival, founded in 2004 by Salman Rushdie, Michael Roberts, and Esther Allen, is PEN America’s celebration of international literature and writers. Honoring our organization’s hundred-year history of uniting writers and readers to celebrate creative expression and the freedom to write for all, the Festival was founded in the wake of 9/11 to ... Read more
With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the ... Read more
Nina Sharma presents The Way You Make Me Feel, a hilarious and moving memoir in essays about love and allyship told through one Asian and Black interracial relationship. Greenlight Bookstore is excited to partner with AAWW for this event. For over 30 years, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American ... Read more
The theme of this year's Summit is Empowerment through Representation. Join us for a day of community building, learning, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. This community event is sponsored by Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York and The Asian American Foundation. SPACE IS LIMITED. Connect with AAPI legislators, leaders, and advocates. ... Read more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MOCA’s Education Team! Attend a gallery tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America to immerse yourself in the long and nuanced history of the Chinese diaspora in the United States. Participate in hands-on activities in MOCA’s special exhibition, Five Senses of ... Read more
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and during this month John Jay College celebrates the culture and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Let this month be a reminder to all that hate is not accepted in any form and we must continue to combat Asian Hate. Join us for our Leaders of Justice Series featuring Assembly Member Steven Raga on May 9, 2024.
In The Dying Swan & Its Cause of Death, one of Japan’s leading prima ballerinas, Hana Sakai, performs her graceful dance of the timeless Western classic ballet to Saint-Saëns’ famous music. Immediately after, Sakai starts trudging, wobbling and speaking aloud about why she, the swan, had to die–a hilarious take by visionary director/playwright Toshiki Okada that delves into environmental ... Read more
There is now a large and burgeoning scholarship around precolonial AfroAsian connections and how such long term links have impacted how societies have emerged and the resultant cultural formations within them. If we turn to music and associated performance forms, similarities and various traces of such longue duree interactions can be observed that allow us ... Read more
Building on the great success of the last two years, the 3rd Japan Parade in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 11 2024. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.
Honoring AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging event as we celebrate the launch of Dragon of Concrete Jungles (美港潛龍), a captivating journey that chronicles the lives of Sifu Yip Wing Hong and his son Jeffrey Yip across the dynamic landscapes of Hong Kong and New ... Read more
Come join us for an evening of laughter and thought-provoking discussions with the talented comedian Joe Wong黄西. In this talk show, Joe will tackle important issues like Asian Hate in his unique and hilarious style. The event will be held at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in the heart of New York City. Don't ... Read more
On October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Afghanistan. Based on his story and the ensuing courts-martial of Chen’s fellow soldiers, this New York City premiere opera tells the powerful true story of a young soldier from Manhattan’s Chinatown who sought to serve ... Read more
Calling all NYC runners! Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the AAPI 5K Run, on Saturday, May 12, 2024, 9AM, to support the Asian American / Asian Research Institute and other non-profit organizations! Sign up to run or walk 5K (Manhattan venue to be determined) to raise funds for AAARI towards ... Read more
Join us on Sunday, May 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm at China Institute in America's 100 Washington Street entrance for a rare opportunity to hear composer/conductor Tan Dun perform new musical pieces with the Dunhuang Ancient Music Ensemble. Tan Dun will discuss his creative process and inspirations throughout the program.
To save her sister, a teen girl becomes entangled in a political conspiracy with an enigmatic prince in this fiery new YA novel. June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, returns with a devastating and pulse-pounding tale based on a true story from Korean history. A Crane Among Wolves is set in 1506 Joseon, ... Read more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about three New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and ... Read more
Mental health within Asian communities remains highly stigmatized, but younger generations of Asian Americans are beginning to recognize the importance of mental health in building a life well lived. In this conversation with Dr. Jenny Wang, nationally recognized psychologist and author on the intersections of mental health, Asian American identity and racial trauma, we will ... Read more
Join CACF and leaders from our member organizations: AAFE, CPC, KAFSC, and SAYA for an in-depth panel discussion on things to consider when receiving government funding. In this virtual panel discussion leaders will share how they leveraged government contracts to grow their organizations and what you might need to consider as you scale up.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by hosting the 2024 National AANHPI Business Summit on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm ET in Washington D.C. This business summit will commemorate the contributions and achievements of the AANHPI ... Read more
2040: Wealthy real estate investor Leo Yang--handsome, distinguished, a real Shanghai man--is on the train back to the city after seeing his family off at the airport. His sophisticated Japanese-French wife, Eko, and their two eldest children, Yumi and Yoko, are headed for Boston, though one daughter's revelation will soon reroute them to Paris. 2039: ... Read more
In this workshop, we aim to explore and express the complex emotions of grief and sadness through guided journaling and self-reflection. The workshop is specifically tailored for students and staff from the Asian diaspora who seek to navigate emotions brought forth by anti-Asian hate. We hope to create a supportive space where participants can embark ... Read more
Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of poet and teacher, River 瑩瑩 Dandelion’s remembering (y)our light. River’s debut chapbook asks how we preserve intergenerational memory when the archives hold missing knowledge. In this collection, food lives as a conduit of memory, recipes hold ancestral wisdom, and poems become spells for safety. These poems honor matriarchs and ... Read more
We are thrilled to welcome back Shayan Lotfi (First Gen MixFest 2022) for his Off-Broadway debut directed by Jennifer Chang (The Far Country at Berkeley Rep). Two siblings. One born there. One born here. How do they maintain their connections to The Old Country, and to This Country, and to each other?
For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of “AAPI Identities.”
Act To Change is rallying the nation – including cities, elected officials, influencers, and community organizations – around the 6th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. May 18, 2024 would have been Vincent Chin’s 69th birthday. Chin’s life was cut short four decades ago in a hate crime where two men brutally attacked ... Read more
Despite caste-based discrimination being outlawed by Article 15 of the Indian constitution, caste continues to play a pervasive and insidious role in today’s society. Anthropologist Louis Dumont termed Indian society “Homo Hierarchicus” in the early twentieth century – years later, this holds true. From childhood, caste influences one’s playmates and living situations, and in adulthood, ... Read more
If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
On May 20, 2024, Taiwan will inaugurate President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice-President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim. Lai will give his much-anticipated inaugural address, laying out his vision for governing Taiwan in which he may offer a new formula for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) approach to cross-Strait relations. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, join us for an ... Read more
Second Generation Production in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company presents three play readings KIDNAPPING JANE DOE by DAVID ZHENG, MAY 22, 2024, 3PM Two friends from the Bronx mistakenly kidnap their congresswoman while trying to save their home. BOXER REBELLION by SUNG RNO, MAY 23, 2024 at 7:30PM wo filmmakers find themselves in LA after winning a ... Read more
If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
AAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian American cultures at LaGuardia Community College. Performances include the harmonic singing of Timothy Hill, the powerful taiko drumming of Hiro Kurashima, and the dynamic dance moves of AKF Dance Studio. The latest issue of Asian American Voices, a student journal at LaGuardia, will ... Read more
Join NAAAP and EPIC as they celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 with an in-depth seminar titled "To P or Not To P" on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST. You grew up watching The Rock on WWE. Your partner finds Jason Momoa attractive. You just learned how to pronounce ... Read more
After Ricky's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he was faced with a question: Is now the right time to come out to her? After receiving rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival of 2023 and London Off-West End debut, Ricky Sim is debuting this Gaysian comedy hour about grief, love, and a secret at Soho ... Read more
Join members of the NYCDOE Department of Social Studies and Civics as they lead a professional learning session at the Tenement Museum to explore strategies for improving the way we teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history. During this session we will explore Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander curricular resources. We will also ... Read more
Join NAAAP in the celebration of APIHM cto elebrate and bring awareness to the value and respect of the complex adoptee experience. Mission Statement: Educating the public about transnational and multiracial Asian American adoptees through their own personal journeys. Goal: Safe space for adoptees to share stories where it’s open for everyone who wants to enter that space ... Read more
May doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 23, mental health professionals will discuss Asian American mental health with a specific focus on generational trauma and family dynamics. This event is for members of the AAPI community and those committed to supporting AAPI mental health, unpacking ... Read more
Celebrate AAPI Month with NYC’s hottest AAPI improvisers and story tellers in this one of a kind comedy extravaganza! 10 comedians and improvisers (including Billy Soco, Magnet Theater’s director of Megawatt teams) are performing for AAPI Comedy Night, where AAPI monologists will share true stories about their life to inspire funny, fully made-up improvised scenes. ... Read more
Lenora Lee Dance, in collaboration with the South Street Seaport Museum, presents the immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance performances, “Convergent Waves: NYC.” Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where the contemporary dance performance will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel. Choreographed by award-winning dancer-artistic director Lenora Lee and the talented performers, this slate ... Read more
Growing up in a bi-racial home with a white mother and a Vietnamese father, Kim spent years wishing away her father’s less-than-desirable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. Determined to face her demons, she joins a volunteer organization in Vietnam. As she begins to discover the beauty of her ... Read more
Since 2002, we have been on the Union Square Park celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. In the festival, participants can see performances, sample local delicacies, observe dough figurine makers and calligraphy masters at work in the arts & crafts area, learn about various organizations and agencies, play children’s games, learn about traditional Taiwanese toys in ... Read more
As an organization that was founded on promoting an inclusive and equitable community and workforce, the National Diversity Council is using its platform to host the 5th Annual 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Summit. This year’s theme is “Advancing AANHPI Leadership: Value, Virtue, and Visibility.” This event offers an opportunity ... Read more
Renowned Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra previews her latest work in progress— Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. Listen to excerpts of the music performed on new sound sculptures of gong metals, titled Floating Gardens. This is followed by a cross-disciplinary ... Read more
Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of noam keim’s The Land is Holy. noam will be joined by Palestinian American writer Sarah Aziza, and Syrian American playwright Michael Zalta. This event is in collaboration with our friends at Radix Media, a worker owned printer and publisher based in Brooklyn, NY.
In May 1924, the U.S. passed the Johnson-Reed Act, which banned all immigration to the U.S. from Asia. As we commemorate this dark chapter in U.S. history, Asian American communities face xenophobic policies and inflammatory rhetoric similar to the pre-Johnson-Reed era. This event will feature Asian American news media leaders serving communities that have been ... Read more
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity invites you to join in celebrating the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month event, The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm – ... Read more
The program will also include a panel discussion Moderated by Hon. L. Austin D’Souza, Judge of the New York City Civil Court, Kings County, and Commissioner of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Panelists include Professor Louis Jim of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Joy Kanwar of Brooklyn Law School, Professor Thomas H. Lee of Fordham ... Read more
If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
In Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, food is more than just fuel. It gathers people, bridges generations, empowers community, and teaches culture. Incorporating food that is culturally significant into programming can also help communities and people impacted by violence heal from trauma. However, many AAPI people are left without access to ingredients and ... Read more
Join Ascend and LinkedIn for a commemorative program to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! Key speakers and collaborators will discuss the business impact of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) and how businesses can use them to support career aspirations of diverse talent in the workplace. Program will also feature Asian inspired musical performances! Speakers: Henry Fong – ... Read more
If you’re a job seeker, you’re in the right place. Jobs NYC is a campaign that brings the city’s range of workforce services to a neighborhood near you through resource fairs held monthly in each borough. Whether you are ready to interview with resume in hand or looking for other resources, we're committed to meeting ... Read more
Celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by joining us for an insightful and inspiring event that celebrates the journey of four Asian women entrepreneurs. Our panelists will share their unique challenges, pivotal moments in their business journeys, and insights into their mindsets. Key Speakers for Retail Panel: Julie Zhu (Moderator), Founder ... Read more
Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. On the evening of the Film Festival, all winners and runner-ups will remain ... Read more
What is it like to live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities? Hosted by Diversability, a disability advocacy group within the library, our lineup of inspiring panelists will share their stories of how they navigated living with disabilities while intersecting experiences with queer and Asian identities. Speakers: Kim Chua is a social impact designer, ... Read more
Sat, Jun 1, 9:00 PM In Person in NYC Brooklyn at the The Sultan Room Tickets $32: https://www.djrekha.com/upcomingevents Bollywood Disco: Proud Edition by the legendary DJ Rekha returns to The Sultan Room to kick off Pride. Offering Rain opens with classic item numbers, followed by a live performance by breakout artist Sheherazaad. Don’t miss your dance ... Read more
