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 […]
Join the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) and the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF) for a day-long conference examining attacks on intellectual and academic freedom in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Scholars, journalists and activists will gather to look at how universities and intellectuals often become the first target of rising authoritarianism, […]
Little New-Yorkers | free with admission Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Marsala Friday, October 24, 3:30 pm This month, we’re celebrating our exhibition The New York Sari. Families will hear about […]
Vina Orden examines how narratives in popular media can perpetuate or challenge existing power structures and colonial mentalities. Vina Orden will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1, examining […]
A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City! Laughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, India Tribune, and the New York Comedy Festival, this monthly event […]
Centering South Asian Queer experience through film, stories, food, and dialogueView Event Amma’s Pride: A Special NYC Screening Celebrating Love & Allyship Join us for an evening that celebrates love, family, and the power of storytelling as Amma’s Pride comes to New York City. The night will open with a stand-up performance, followed by a […]