Noguchi’s New York
In 1922, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who […]
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Events for May 23, 2026
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A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally […]
Busy, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural, political, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia, and in particular China, […]
Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon
In celebration of Asia Society’s seventieth anniversary, Asia Society Museum presents Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. Displaying seventy of the […]
Japan Fes NYC 2026: Japanese Food Festival
JAPAN Fes, one of the city’s most beloved street food events, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City, bringing dozens of Japanese food […]
Free
Shu Lea Cheang, LOVER LOVE
LOVER LOVE, a new commission for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by Shu Lea Cheang, begins with a portal. A window is flung open and the gray wall of an […]
Art Exhibition: Siyan Wong: Make It 10 Cents
Make it 10 Cents is a painting exhibition to raise awareness and to support a one-day pop-up redemption on May 26th in Chinatown. This pop-up simulates the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill by redeeming all materials at the 10-cent rate. Siyan Wong’s paintings depict elderly low wage workers who collect cans to survive. Each […]
Free
Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. Indian Princesses by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez directed by Miranda Cornell n the summer of 2008, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities, camp-like adventures, and a heavy dose of cultural […]
$25 – $132
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh”
This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place, since 1972, immediately after the birth of the […]
Free
Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP), on view from May 6 to June 6 during library […]
Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 […]
Dance/Theater Piece: Here NOW So Long
Special Ticket Offers for WHITE WAVE Dance’s New York Premiere of Here NOW So Long! Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotions, weaving together panoramic video images, live performance of an original composition for guitars and electronics, and the fluid dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE's stunning dancers. 📅 When: Thursday, May 21st at 7 […]
Ongoing
Queens Night Market
The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating […]
Free
NYC AAPI 5K
The AAPI 5K is a road race to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI Runners / Walkers Raise funds and awareness for AAPI nonprofit organizations Support AAPI Small Businesses RUN DETAILS The 3.1-mile run is an unsanctioned road race. No Water Station The event is chip time. We'll […]
$39
Masala Mingle · South Asian Market & Meet Up
A vibrant, full day South Asian cultural marketplace, food experience & community event in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. Bringing together the South Asian Community and New Yorkers who love them. Agenda: Daytime: Market + The Mingle (10am – 6pm) All ages welcome - $7.18 A vibrant full day of curated South Asian brands, authentic […]
AAPI Month Crafting and Maker’s Market at Essex Market
A family-friendly event, make your own pipe cleaner flower, decorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI elders, shop small to win prizes!Celebate AAPI month with Essex Market!We are hosting craft workshops and a maker's market to fundraise for local AAPI non-profit organizationsMake your own pipe cleaner flowerDecorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI […]
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
Columbus Park, NYC Chinatown Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations. Location: East Broadway & Essex St. in Seward Park Cost: Free Registration: Registration not required. Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Contact Number: (212) 360-1444 Photo […]
Free
Performing Artists in Conversation: Tisa Chang & Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
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Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street, New York
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for presenting timely and resonant live arts, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and film. The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Performing Artists in Conversation. This program invites performing artists and companies […]