Join us for the return of the JEST ASIANS comedy showcase for a night of laughs at the Asia Society! Featuring comedians from the global Asian Diaspora, the show offers comedic styles ranging from candid deadpan humor to sharp and witty observations. Cash Bar open from 5:30PM Comedy Show from 6:30PM Tickets: $20 Members, $30 […]
Japanese Food Expo 2026 is coming to New York! 🗽 📍 Japan Village 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232 📅 Dates & Hours October 23 (Fri) | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM October 24 (Sat) | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM October 25 (Sun) | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Get ready to experience Japanese food and culture right here in […]
Diwali at Times Square is the biggest Diwali celebration outside India that brings the Festival of Lights to the heart of New York City, uniting communities through music, dance, art, and culture. Over the years, the event has grown into one of the largest South Asian cultural showcases in North America, featuring world-class performers, dignitaries, […]
Join us at the 2026 Kimchi Festival! Experience the flavors and traditions of Korea at this fun-filled community celebration! ✨ Make your own kimchi ✨ Try on a beautiful hanbok ✨ Enjoy traditional Korean games and cultural activities ✨ Family-friendly fun for all ages 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM […]
Seat at the Table with filmmakers and special guests in person Followed by a conversation with filmmakers and special guests Dirs. Sarita Khurana and Yoav Attias. 2026, 90 mins. U.S. DCP. Seat at the Table chronicles the rise of South Asian Americans in U.S. politics, tracing a remarkable journey from political disenfranchisement to an increasingly […]
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 […]
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 (running from October 6 - November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, Tony-winning actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in […]
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 workshop, performance, and meaningful networking. Location: 135 Madison Ave 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016
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 Center where dissident Japanese Americans were demonized and punished for speaking out against the false wartime incarceration. In 1943, Tule Lake was converted into the […]