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 August 14, 2026
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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 […]
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
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 […]
Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, it’s been immortalized in songs, books, and movies. But along that […]
Free
Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K – The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. 🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS -- ALL AT HANA […]
Free – $10
It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer, Dive into Korea Summer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs, where gaming goes […]
Free
Transcendence
Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒), Tao Xian(陶显), and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春), on view from July 11 through September 5, 2026. As in […]
929 Sunday Music Club
Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras, artists, and genres. Come rediscover the music you grew up […]
929 Wednesday Jazz Club
Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. […]
The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings
What sounds are hidden within a painting? Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories preserved in these masterpieces. Through three thematic sections—“Harmony Through Music,” “Elegance and Refinement in Music,” and “Music in Common Life”—the special […]
Free
Still Becoming
Still Becoming presents a new body of work by Shuyao Huang that explores color repetition and form as a way of experiencing time, attention, interruption, transformation, and new perceptions. This exhibition […]
Chinatown Storytelling Festival 2026
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Multiple NYC locations
From August 8 to 18, 2026, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s […]
Free – $40
Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens
For the third year in a row, the Center for All Abilities (CAA) is hosting a summer arts showcase, dedicated to platforming the art of neurodivergent and special needs individuals. […]
K-Music Night
Performance Schedule & RSVP Thu, Aug. 13 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena Fri, Aug. 14 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena Sat, Aug. 15 • […]
What Remains After the Image
Gallery 60 NYC is pleased to present the second solo exhibition by Bing Lu (b. 1999). “what remains after the image” is an ongoing photographic inquiry into intimacy shaped by […]
A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II
We are excited to present A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II, a multidisciplinary group exhibition featuring 17 artists that explores the stories, memories, and lived experiences […]
OCA-NY Student Art Showcase: Voices Against Hate
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OCA-NY is proud to create a space where young artists can use their creativity and voices to speak out against hate, discrimination, and violence. Through their artwork, our students share […]
Free
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
2026 AAPI-LEAD – Youth Conference
AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is a 4-day youth conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues […]
Free
Music: Becoming: The Sound of Tommorow
A Filipino based musical experience having its first debut in NYC. Featuring international and local artists showcase and competition.
$15
Film: Farewell to the Highland Station
Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives, from August 13-16, 2026. Farewell to the Highland […]
$15
Book Launch for Catherine Cho’s The Devoted with Vanessa Chan
Join us for a release event with acclaimed author Catherine Cho, discussing her new novel The Devoted. Moderating this discussion is internationally bestselling author Vanessa Chan. This event will be hosted […]
$13.61
Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
Hack City Comedy - Friday, August 14 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show If having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. […]
$20
Before the Wave: Taiwanese R&B and Hip-Hop Night
Before Taiwanese Waves (@taiwanesewaves) takes over Central Park, we’re bringing the sound of Taiwan to 929. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Taiwanese Waves returns to SummerStage on August 16 with a […]