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 23, 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
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 the philosophy of the I-Ching , the world is not an empty abstraction, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At […]
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. 🎺Upcoming Schedule 08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music 08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid 08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial 08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n 📍 […]
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 builds on Huang’s long-standing discipline built from stripes and carefully calibrated relationships of color.
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. This year’s show, “Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens,” is focused on portraits, self-portraits, and reflections of self-identity — how you see yourself, how you move […]
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 absence, displacement and endurance. Built from archival photographs exchanged between Lu and a significant other, the series approaches photography as an active record through which […]
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 of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. Opening on August 13, 2026, at Crossing Art in Chelsea, New York, the exhibition brings together contemporary art, […]
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 their experiences, perspectives, and hopes for a community where everyone is respected, valued, and welcomed. 🖌️ Come see the work of our young artists and […]
Free
Anime NYC
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Javits Center
429 11th Avenue, New York
Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast, in the biggest city in the US! Bringing together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits, exclusive screenings and experiences, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. […]
HAUS OF K x KOTRA: EVERYDAY IN NEW YORK POP-UP Lands in Brooklyn
Curious? Korea's most-loved beauty and lifestyle brands touch down in Downtown Brooklyn for two weeks only. Mark your calendar. Seoul doesn't come to Brooklyn every day. For two weeks this August, it does, right here at HAUS OF K. KOTRA* New York is launching EVERYDAY IN NEW YORK, a brand new pop-up series bringing curated Korean brands […]
Free
Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Taiwan: A World of Orchids returns to Queens Botanical Garden for a thirteenth year — this time with a new, immersive installation and rare orchid species from the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. In addition to vibrant orchid displays and installations by Taiwanese artists, guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on cultural programming, including workshops on Ikebana, jelly […]
The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea
The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim Step into the timeless beauty of Korean tea culture. Join us for The Korean Tea Table, a special cultural workshop where you'll experience the elegance of Darye (Korean Tea Ceremony), enjoy a curated tasting of […]
This Memory doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake
“What does memory taste like?” Having never celebrated a birthday, L is throwing her dream 28th—and you’re all invited, woohoo! Emerging theater artist Andi Cui is premiering her new solo play, “This Memory Doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake” at Theater for the New City on Aug. 23-25, as part of the Dream Up Theater […]
Stories of Shared Resilience
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The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive, New York
After screening, a talk highlighting how language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations. Stories of Shared Resilience Week 4 of 6 • Sunday, August 9 • 1:00–2:30 PM How do language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.? Join us for the fourth session of Stories of […]
Third Space Is a Verb
Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange […]
Free
Mackenyu Q&A and Signing
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Japan Society
333 East 47th Street, New York
Mackenyu, best known as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action adaptation of One Piece, will be making his first North American convention appearance at Anime NYC this August, and as part of his time in New York, he’ll be visiting Japan Society for an onstage Q&A and autograph signing. Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles in […]
Shoes Off: All Asian Improv
Shoes Off: All Asian Improv is throwing its first-ever End of Summer Bash, complete with improv, games, and live music. Get ready for the summer party of the century with returning favorite improvisers and some brand new faces. Grab a drink, kick off your shoes, and dip your toes into the fun. In 2024, Shoes […]
Sydney Yu’s Autobiographical Show THE LAST LEAF Premieres
“What does love mean to you? How do you express it? Can you move forward while still longing to stay within the memories?” The Last Leaf is Sydney Yu’s autobiographical story, premiering at the Tank’s LimeFest on Sunday, August 23rd, 9:30 pm, 2026. It begins with her grandfather’s illness that brings her to reflect on the family […]