For nearly twenty years, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren, a playwright living in New York, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears, Lauren sets off on a […]
📞 Pick up the phone. Make the call. Get out the vote! Join APA VOICE as we Get Out The Vote in NYS! This year, New York State is voting on positions for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, State Assembly, Comptroller, Congress, Attorney General, and five ballot proposals, and community members have already shared confusion […]
Tisa Chang has been a pioneering force in Asian American theater, as an actress, dancer, director, and founding artistic director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. OCA-NY is proud to present Tisa Chang with our Trailblazer Award at the 50th Anniversary Gala, honoring her enduring contributions to Asian American arts and culture. Join us on Friday, […]
Mask Off looks beyond the ornate costumes, accessories, and visual images typically associated with “tradition,” and instead delves into the breath, form, and movement that lie at its core. Choreographer Lee Jae-hwa, who has long explored the essence of “contemporary Korean dance,“ draws inspiration from talchum (Korea’s traditional mask dance) to break away from fixed […]
Slanty Eyed Mama is two good asian girls gone bad-assed. Award-winning Lyricist and singer Kate Rigg (Lady-K) and electric violinist Lyris Hung met while studying at the Juilliard School and began collaborating on creating a fresh American Asian sound combining rock spoken word and comedy. They have been invited twice to the Smithsonian Institute, headlined […]
We’re joining @salute.community and @southasiantrailblazers for a FREE virtual screening of Seat at the Table ahead of the midterms! Watch the stories of South Asian American candidates, families, and organizers, and reflect with us on representation, belonging, and what it means to show up for our communities beyond Election Day. Invite a friend, share with […]
Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre […]
A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence, storytelling, culture, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes, panels, an interactive […]
Join us for a Lunch and Learn film screening and filmmaker discussion of Defiant to the Last: Resistance at Tule Lake, which tells the story of the Tule Lake Segregation […]
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, […]
An Inaugural Identity Symposium, Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Community Across Generations. Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday, Nov. 4. As the Okinawan community evolves across generations, geographies, […]
“Tough Being Corky Lee” music video will be premiering at the 20th Annual KAFFNY Showcase on November 7th! I have so much to be grateful for and so many people […]
Organized annually, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with […]
Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop, K-Dramas & More with Judy Joo In Korean pop culture, as in Korean life, food plays a starring role. From Instagram-ready dalgona coffee to cheese-filled, sugar-sprinkled corndogs, Korean trends are taking over, both on-screen and in the kitchen. The groundbreaking global sensation KPop Demon Hunters dethroned the captivating survival drama Squid […]
Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame Get ready for laughter, tears, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out […]
WORLD PREMIERE When 19-year-old Chinatown native Danny Chen dies while serving in Afghanistan, the official account raises troubling questions for the family who knew his ambitions and devotion to loved ones. As disturbing details surrounding his final weeks emerge, his grieving parents and New York community mobilize to uncover the truth. Both an intimate investigation […]
Join us for a very special screening of the documentary film "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story," which follows one Queens-based photographer’s epic quest to document Asian American history, culture, […]
Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market is back! ⏱️ Market Hours: Thu 12-6, Fri 12-8, Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 Join us for festive & merry shopping while supporting local, small businesses, makers, and brands that make celebrate the uniqueness and strength of Chinatown & the AAPI community. Think handmade gifts, holiday treats, local eats, and plenty […]
In a bustling restaurant in both 1950s Vietnam and 1990s France, strangers gather to eat, drink, sing, argue, remember, and mourn. Across decades and continents, lives intersect as people reckon with exile, longing, and the lasting impact of history. Created by acclaimed director Caroline Guiela Nguyen, Saigon is an epic and deeply personal portrait of migration, memory, and belonging. […]