Events

Flushing Town Hall celebrates its 12th annual Diwali, the Festival of Light, with food, dance, music, and art for audiences of all ages. The fun-filled afternoon features a performance by Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, her Srijan Dance Company, and special guests!

HOME Project 2026: Between Homes is a curated performance series featuring Chinese and Chinese diasporic artists working across dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performance. Centered on the notion of “between-ness,” this year’s program explores home not as a fixed place, but as a shifting condition shaped by migration, memory, cultural inheritance, and contemporary life. The participating ... Read more

Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 - November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work, their poignant, moving stories of their fathers, and the art ... Read more

Spend your November professional development day with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and fellow educators at a hands-on workshop on Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at 140 West 17th Street in Chelsea.

The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld birthright citizenship in June 2026, and the invocations of competing versions of U,S, history in the Trump v Barbara opinion sparked questions about the origins of that bedrock constitutional guarantee. What was citizenship like before the 14th Amendment for politically disfavored groups, and why is the bedrock guarantee of ... Read more

What makes Chinese food taste unmistakably Chinese? Join acclaimed food writer and four-time James Beard Award winner Fuchsia Dunlop for a special evening celebrating her new book, Five Tastes: The Magic of Flavour in a Chinese Kitchen.

A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence, storytelling, culture, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes, panels, an interactive workshop, performance, and meaningful networking. 20% Discount Code: PARTNER20

Kick off Infinite Cinema—meet fellow film lovers and celebrate the opening together! KAFFNY Infinite Cinema: Opening Mixer Join NYU Alumni Arts & Entertainment and KAFFNY in person for the 20th annual KAFFNY Infinite Cinema Opening Mixer!

Early-bird registration is now open for the 2026 Nonprofit New York Annual Conference, taking place on November 5, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the New York Marriott Marquis. Join nonprofit leaders, practitioners, consultants, advocates, funders, and sector partners from across New York for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration, and connection. From ... Read more

An Evening with Miyake Shō: Lecture and Conversation on Cinema, Japan, and His Visions

Join the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for a conversation designed for professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers who are looking for a job or considering a change. Hear from human resources leaders about navigating New York City’s competitive job market, making informed career choices, and approaching your search with ... Read more

Champloo—a word associated with mixing and bringing things together—captures the spirit of what we hope this gathering will be: different generations, perspectives, experiences, and expressions of Okinawan identity coming together in one room. The day will feature a keynote address, four moderated panels, cultural performance, dinner, and opportunities for community members to connect and build ... Read more

Massaging the fascia of NYC + Global third culture since 2007! KAFFNY INFINITE CINEMA — 20TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, with support from The Asian American Foundation, presents this webinar series on teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories for K-12 and University Educators. Learn from leading scholars and classroom educators how to integrate AAPI narratives into your curriculum.

The writ of habeas corpus achieved prominence in late 17th century England as a key protection against royal prerogative powers, and early Americans adopted it as a bulwark against Executive Branch overreach. This program will examine the role that Asian and Asian American petitioners played in the evolution and development of the writ of habeas ... Read more

According to legal scholar and former White House official K. Sabeel Rahman, American democracy faces a crisis that goes beyond elections, polarization, and partisan division. In his urgent new book, Remaking the State: A New Blueprint for American Democracy, Rahman argues that the health of our democracy depends on rebuilding the institutions of government themselves.  ... Read more

Building on AABDC WIN’s previous gathering, Celebrating YOU, we’re pleased to bring the WIN community together again for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation, shared experiences, and connection. This gathering will focus on the career challenges women encounter at different stages of their professional journeys.

Join the Center for the Study of Women and Society for our upcoming Book Talk with Eli Erlick. Attendees will have the chance to talk to Erlick about her work with the Trans Archives, the research process for a large-scale project, the publishing process, and more.

Explore how Asian American ethnic enclaves serve as powerful examples of community resilience, shared networks, and identity formation.

Getting to therapy can be a process. Sometimes we wonder if we really need it, whether we’re “ready,” or whether it will actually help. And sometimes, we simply know that we could use some support.

Join MOCA and The UCLA Asian American Studies Center for a dynamic day of hands-on activities dedicated to strengthening AAPI Studies in your classrooms. Explore the museum and peruse the new Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook, edited and produced by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Free and available online, ... Read more

Join AAEdu for a screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys. CTLE provided!

In 2022–23, Pew Research Center conducted the largest survey ever of Americans of Asian ancestry. Now 24 million strong, Asian Americans are the fastest growing, and in many ways the most transformative, racial and ethnic group in the United States. Co-published by Third State Books and Pew Research Center, Everyday Americans: Asians in the U.S. ... Read more

The virtual open house features a presentation and Q & A with current students and department administrators. Learn more about our program and admissions process. Applications for Fall 2027 admission are due January 1, 2027.

Author talk OUR VILLAGE, OUR TOWN: A MEMOIR IN PROSE AND A MEMOIR IN VERSE with Alvin Eng and R. Diskin Black  

Join us at China Institute for a special literary gathering bringing together acclaimed Chinese writers Yu Hua and Xi Chuan, alongside writers, translators, and scholars, to explore contemporary Chinese literature and its dialogue with the world.

This program brings together artist and writer Ocean Vuong and photographer Tommy Kha to discuss Vuong’s photography practice and his exhibition, Sống: Photographs by Ocean Vuong, on view at the A/P/A Institute at NYU. A book signing will follow the conversation.