The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface returns with her dazzling new novel. Taipei Story is a humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock. Don’t miss […]
All Star Video 『電子の拓本』 Opening with Ongaku Zukan era Ryuichi Sakamoto in a technological haze, All Star Video breaks out into a series of interviews, documenting “All Stars” of the New York arts scene—John Cage, Allen Ginsberg and Charlotte Moorman among them—many of whom are interviewed by Sakamoto himself. Re-enacting Fluxus performances, from cello concertos to a piano’s destruction, […]
Join us for our biweekly Riichi learn-and-play event. Beginners and veterans alike are welcome to come out and toss some tiles around! Note: We have recently moved to a new location, 35 West 35th Street, just one block down from our old location. If you've joined us before, please make sure that you come find […]
Based on Ryu Murakami’s 1988 short story Topaz and lesser known than Hideaki Anno’s point-and-shoot adaptation of its sequel Love & Pop: Topaz 2, Tokyo Decadence marks the fourth feature directed by the transgressive author behind Audition and In the Miso Soup. A murky descent into Tokyo’s seductive underworld of BDSM, Murakami’s erotic drama whisks lovesick callgirl Ai (Miho Nikaido) between clients amid the […]
Few figures in modern Chinese intellectual history have generated as much fascination and controversy as Gu Hongming (1857–1928). His extraordinary life, lived across cultures and civilizations, continues to raise profound questions […]
The fourth and final film of eccentric filmmaker Donald Cammell, best known for his brilliant 1970 debut Performance co-directed with Nic Roeg, Wild Side was butchered by studio interference, re-cut and taken away from Cammell who subsequently took his own life. A provocative, erotic neo-noir starring Christopher Walken in one of his most over-the-top performances, […]
🇰🇷❤️🇵🇭 KOPINO VOL. 4 IS COMING! 🇵🇭❤️🇰🇷 The countdown is ON! 🎉 Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of Korean & Filipino culture right here in NYC! 🗽✨ 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 ⏰ 10AM – 6PM 📍 6th Ave & 32nd St, NYC Get ready for a full day of incredible food 🍢, unique vendors🧞♂️, […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the newest Gordon & Li Li bilingual book, Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! From the legendary story of Hòu Yì, Cháng'é, and the Jade Rabbit […]
Join us again at the 14th Annual Momo Crawl on September 13, 2026 in Queens, New York! This year will involve even more, newer restaurants, and entertainment and cultural performances from local artists and groups! Don’t miss out, buy your passport now! Are you ready? Here are some important things to keep in mind before […]
Use the promo code “pioneer” for a 20% discount online 🎬 Featured Films: Bittersweet Survival: Southeast Asian Refugees in America (1982, 30 min) – Directed by Christine Choy & J.T. […]
Join chefs Jenn de la Vega (@randwiches) and Clara Park (@claraparkcooks) of the podcast, The Cinema Chefs for the ultimate instant ramen party and fundraiser. Expect your favorite Asian instant noodles with the toppings bar of your dreams. Soft boiled eggs, super melty cheeses, fresh herbs, scallions, and various spice blends will make an appearance […]
South Korean company Force defies gravity in this street circus performance and NYC premiere. Suzik—the Korean word for verticality—is a Chinese pole performance that reimagines the vertical as a space of connection, trust, and collective movement. Three performers navigate the precarious heights of the pole, entering a world where balance depends on the presence, strength, […]
This workshop is designed for those who are interested in Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance) and are considering joining our 8-week Nihon Buyo Workshop. This 90-minute workshop is an introductory class where you will have the opportunity to experience and explore some of the movements of Japanese traditional dance (Nihon Buyo). Unlike modern dance, […]