Join Retro Report and the New York City Department of Education Social Studies team for a workshop focused on engaging students with essential histories that are often ignored. This interactive session will allow participants to incorporate short-form documentary films, inquiry-based lessons and interactive resources for teaching about AAPI, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ histories.

Asia Society kicks off an ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society's Curator of Film.  The Boys from Fengkuei marks the beginning of a now 14-film-strong collaboration between Hou Hsiao-Hsien and acclaimed Taiwanese ... Read more

We are excited to invite you to the Second NYC Human Rights Summit, hosted by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. This gathering will bring together policymakers, advocates, legal service providers, and community members from across sectors to address the challenges and opportunities in preventing and responding to discrimination in our city.

Join journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gregg Jones as he discusses his newest book, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.  This comprehensive biography vividly tells the story of war hero Ben Kuroki, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat ... Read more

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, ... Read more

Join us for a musical showcase combining Chinese and electronic music in a performance that reimagines an ancient Chinese classic with mythic beings and vast geographies—bringing together nature and technology, past and future in sound.

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, ... Read more

Embark on a captivating musical journey weaving three compelling stories from Hawai‘i’s Korean diaspora with performances by remarkable musicians, including the Grammy Award-winning violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill, the world renowned violinists Chee-Yun and Ignace Jang, and Keola Beamer. 

Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo, Louisiana, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry ... Read more

Join us for a two-part conference convened by the Asia Society Policy Institute, with support from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the fortieth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings and Organizational Equity Initiatives event. This will be a new program under the title of “Master Classes for Organizations: Managing Equity Initiatives” where we will feature experts who will conduct tutorials on various topics related to how organizations ... Read more

Hear from AALDEF on key findings from the 2024 Asian American Exit Poll about the issues Asian American voters care about and the barriers they faced at the polls last election season. You’ll hear reflections and insights from on-the-ground organizations, including AAPI New Jersey, MinKwon Center, and APIA Vote Michigan.

Our second Master Class will be on the topic of “Master Classes: Developing a Personal Brand” and will feature Jerry Won, who is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company. They are behind the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris, the Asian Creator ... Read more

  Join us for a crucial discussion and workshop addressing: Realities and implications of upcoming immigration legislation. Actionable advice for undocumented individuals & mixed-status families. Creating a supportive, informed community. This event will be co-hosted by lawyers and community spaces to be announced.

Womankind's 2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Conference aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how gender dynamics affect survivors of labor trafficking in Asian American and Asian immigrant communities. In doing so, we hope to ultimately strengthen more inclusive and effective support systems. Panelists will analyze the gender paradigm, which includes traditional beliefs and norms related to ... Read more

Join resident performing artist/award-winning composer Tidtaya Sinutoke for an engaging workshop/seminar exploring the creative process of writing musicals. Designed for artists and enthusiasts alike, this session delves into the unique perspective of being an Asian composer in musical theatre.

Flushing Town Hall's Mini-Global Mashup series brings together two amazing global music artists along with an accompanist for an afternoon of music, conversation and exploration. The first Mini-Global Mashup series of 2025 will feature two extraordinary artists: DoYeon Kim, a virtuoso of the gayageum, the traditional Korean zither, whose innovative performances bridge centuries-old traditions with contemporary ... Read more

The heart of Chinese Theatre Works’ collections of shadow figures, The Pauline Benton Collection represents a significant historical and ethnographic treasure trove as well as an artistic resource. Pauline Benton began collecting these figures in China during her stays in Peking during the 20’s and 30’s. Some of the shadow figures in the collection were already antiques ... Read more

This workshop explores the question, “What can we learn from the stories of Japanese Americans who stood up for their democratic rights and freedoms?”. This event will be hosted in-person.

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the importance of engaging youth, and our enduring connection to Dr. King,  who spoke at Queens College 60 years ago this coming spring.

On MLK Day & Inauguration Day, we invite you to join SAADA virtually to learn about how South Asian Americans and other communities of color have worked together to fight for justice and dignity for all. We’ll share stories of allyship, friendship, love, and hope from SAADA's forthcoming "Stories of Solidarity" walking tour of Harlem.

The Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei grew from humble origins, founded in 1987 by a former PLA officer, into one of the largest firms in the world. Then in 2019, it was added to the U.S. Entity List, amid suspicion it could provide a backdoor into American networks for the Chinese Communist Party. That was just ... Read more

In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived on the Caribbean Island of Guanahaní to find an Edenic scene that was soon mythologized. But behind the myth of paradise, the Caribbean and its people would come to pay the price of relentless Western exploitation and abuse. In Dark Laboratory, Dr. Tao Leigh Goffe embarks on a historical journey to ... Read more

How does stillness help us recollect what really matters and what we truly love? How can silence teach us more than any text or doctrine—and offer us a common space in an ever more divided and despairing world? And how can sitting alone in a small cell somehow be a training in community and compassion, ... Read more

Please join APIAVote, AAPI Data, and AAJA for the latest Voices of AAPI Communities monthly briefing, where we’ll dive deep into the new findings from AAPI Data and AP-NORC.   This month’s focus: the incoming Trump administration’s “Day One” policy priorities. We’ll have timely insights and findings to understand the perspectives of Asian American, Native ... Read more

Violinist Samuel Andonian and pianist Jinhee Park join us from the New York Classical Players for a concert of classical music.

Join us for a discussion on the Trump Administration’s economic security policy towards Asia with Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former Counselor to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Yeo Han-koo, former trade minister of the Republic of Korea and senior ... Read more

This three-hour virtual presentation provides an in-depth introduction to the racial inequities experienced by Asian Americans. Our trainers will use data and research to go beyond surface-level observations and reveal a more nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by this community. Building on the analysis of structural racism presented in the standard Groundwater Presentation, this ... Read more

Come join us at China Institute in America for an evening of laughter with the hilarious 黄西 Joe Wong as he performs his latest stand-up routine, “Between Jobs.” Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Joe shares his unique and witty take on the ups and downs of being in between jobs. Joe ... Read more

Join Borough President Donovan Richards for his third annual Tech & Career Expo, connecting Queens residents to the tech and innovation spheres. Explore opportunities with more than 50 career and technology vendors, participate in a thrilling gaming battle for cash prizes, enjoy tech panels and experience hands-on coding workshops. Don't miss out on this gateway ... Read more

Join us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society's 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday, January 25, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations, sing along to fun New Year songs, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don't forget to enjoy some delicious ... Read more

Celebrate and Learn more with us about Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25th between 1 and 4 PM at this free family program! Join us for art, snacks, and the chance to learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year right here at King Manor! Participants will also have the chance to see the zodiacs ... Read more

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and we are celebrating the Year of the Snake with our annual Lunar New Year celebration at Flushing High School! The festivities will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3 p.m. Come for free food from local restaurants, live music, dances, and cultural performances. The ... Read more

During the 1850s, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States in search of economic opportunities during the Gold Rush. Most of them settled in California, especially northern California. They faced extreme levels of prejudice, discrimination, and hate. As a means of survival, early Chinese immigrants formed close-knit communities. The first Chinatown was established ... Read more

For our first Town Hall of the year, A4 is focused on photography. Folks in lens-based media are invited to share their projects, resources, and opportunities with the AAPI creative community, as well as make new connections.

This virtually-held event is geared towards NY social workers of various levels and fields of practice. An official bi-annual event at the NASW-NYS/NYC Chapter, the virtual social work job fair aims to support and engage NY social workers who are new to the profession and who are looking for a new position to continue their careers. 

Join us for a Town Hall meeting focused on the arts and culture scene in Queens! This event is an opportunity to engage with local artists, cultural leaders, and fellow residents. Share your ideas, discuss upcoming projects, and help shape the future of arts and culture in Queens. Attendees will participate in open discussions and ... Read more

This class is online only. Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? Who used to live there or what their lives were like? This class will show you how to research the history of your building and the people who owned and lived in it.  Looking at censuses, city directories, land conveyances, ... Read more

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Lionel Barber, author of Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World’s Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son. Gambling Man is the first Western biography of the enigmatic founder of Softbank -- written with Son’s cooperation but not authorized by him. Barber’s character study of Son reveals a man of ... Read more

Join Borough President Donovan Richards for a joyous celebration of Lunar New Year, as Queens welcomes the Year of the Snake. Enjoy a vibrant evening featuring cultural performances, food and special honors for distinguished members of Queens' AAPI community.

7pm Panel Discussion (free with purchase of performance ticket) Join Tecumseh Ceaser (Matinecock) and Bianca Collins (Shinnecock) in welcoming Robert Mirabal (Taos Pueblo) and members of his band Rare Tribal Mob. They will discuss Indigenous arts and culture, access to traditional music and native languages, and the connection to the land.  This invigorating conversation will be followed by Robert Mirabal in performance ... Read more

Happy New Year! Celebrate the Lunar New Year aka Year of the Snake with your fave comedy team Model Majority (recently featured on Good Morning America) for a night of snake-inspired comedy, music, special guests and more. Plus the audience will be given gifts of laughter, red envelopes and delicious Asian treats, for a happy ... Read more