What happened when chop suey, a Chinese dish with American roots, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press […]
Film Lab is launching a free podcast series that will run September 8 through October 28 designed to connect artists and creatives, especially Asian American women, with access to industry […]
The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking […]
In 2001, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one […]
Picnic, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. October 4 – November 2, 2025 Flux IV, 56-21 2nd Street Open Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm or by appointment Flux Factory is pleased to […]
The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives, identities, and creative practices of MENA communities, artists, and writers, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city's cultural landscape and place in global […]
DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) New York Premiere Written and Performed by Zoë Kim Directed by Chris Yejin Ma-Yi Theater Company in residence at The Public Theater USE CODE "EATMAYI" […]
HOME/LAND is a free multimedia performance/protest event highlighting unheard stories of refugees and asylum seekers, featuring live music, dance, and large-scale projections. HOME/LAND examines the United States’ divided political climate […]
JAPAN Fes renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, with over 1,000,000 projected annual attendees and 2,000 vendors, we proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes […]
Get active and immersed in culture in this hands-on Kapagapir and Kakinikini dance workshop! Kapagapir refers to a Maranao fan dance from the Philippines. Maranao is a Filipino Muslim ethnic group predominantly found around Lanao Lake in Mindanao. The fan movements are meant to represent the wings of the paru-paro - which is the Filipino […]
From Spikes to Spindles (1976; 46 minutes). Director: Christine Choy. Producer: Third World Newsreel. A portrait of lower Manhattan Chinatown in the mid-1970s. Sparked by the mobilization of Asian American New […]
Turning your side hustle into a thriving business takes more than passion—it takes funding, strategy, and the right playbook. This panel brings together experts across investing, banking, and community building […]
The Stolen Relations project is a tribally collaborative initiative to recover, interpret, and share with the public the long-hidden history of Native American enslavement. Developed over the past decade and formally launched […]
Come celebrate the publication of We Are Each Other’s Liberation, a groundbreaking anthology centering Black and Asian feminist solidarities. Emerging out of a collaborative project between Black Women Radicals and the Asian American Feminist Collective, We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities offers an urgent call for the just future we might build together. Drawing […]
The acclaimed novelist mines her own family history for an intimate story of mothers, daughters, and the wounds that echo across generations. Gish Jen’s latest novel, Bad Bad Girl, began as […]
Celebrate HT Chen’s legacy in modern dance & Chinatown with Dian Dong, plus a “Needle and Thread” performance excerpt. Join us for an evening reflecting on the life and legacy of choreographer H.T. Chen, a cultural pillar of New York’s Chinatown, whose work bridged Asian traditions and American modern dance. Born in Shanghai, raised in […]
Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage, Screen & Everything In Between tour to North America in 2025 with a stop at Town […]