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
Kind-hearted Mija (Yun Jung-hee) is tasked with raising her troubled teenage grandson, Jong-wook, while her daughter works in far-off Busan. In denial that her abilities as a caregiver are threatened by the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, Mija begins to study poetry writing at the local cultural center. At first she finds inspiration in the […]
An original comedy about a Pakistani American woman navigating love, family, and tradition as her mother constantly "arranges" her marriage.] ‘"Arrangements" is an original comedy by playwright, producer, and award-winning journalist Jasmine Amjad that explores identity, family, faith, and the pressures of tradition through the story of a Pakistani American woman navigating love while her […]
RSVP Red Canary Song activates CTHQ with performances on the occasion of the premiere of The Whores Feast. Filmed over a shared dinner with organizers and collaborators, the film reflects on nourishment, labor, chosen family, and the collective practices of care that sustain communities through ongoing precarity. Red Canary Song is a grassroots organization of Asian […]
Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an iconic figure in Indian music, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. Central to his impressive portfolio is his long-running creative partnership with the late Zakir Hussain, a sitar-tabla dialogue that became one of the most beloved and […]
CONTEMPORARY DANCE | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A A sudden force in the Asian dance scene, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours, My Liege! A Tale […]
💝Support JAA and #KonMari your home at the same time!🏠 JAA is now accepting donations of gently used clothing and other items for our Annual Grand Bazaar on November 7! Please see flyer for details, including the hours for drop-off at JAA - the deadline for donations is November 3. This is a major fundraiser […]
🧘🏽♀️💛 Move. Breathe. Connect. As the 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, taking care of your health can look like making time to slow down, move your body, manage stress, and be in community with people who understand you. Apicha Community Health Center invites you to a series of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 + 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔, offered in both English and […]
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, […]
｡°✩ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ⋆｡°✩ Mahjong Parlor is turning 1 in November!!! 🎂 💫 Come celebrate with us at our anniversary market: with vintage clothes, goods from local artists, food from @long__pang and @frumpygrain , and ofc MAHJONG!!! The market is free with RSVP ~ come browse, eat, and hang out 💗 Want to play? Grab […]
NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture) Nishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. Akita Prefecture, located in the northern part of Japan, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita […]
"What America Means to Me," an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We'll explore […]
2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents her second movement workshop that examines the beauty and narrative potential of stillness and silence. 2026 AiR Yuki Kawahisa presents the second iteration of a […]
This is not a dry academic talk. Expect storytelling, humor, surprising insights, and plenty of “wait… that’s actually true” moments. How Did Korean Music Take Over the World? From BTS […]
Mieko Kawakami is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary authors on the planet and perhaps the foremost contemporary female author hailing from Japan. Born in Osaka, Kawakami made her […]
Commemorate the legacy of the Chinese American WWII veteran in your family as we celebrate America's 250" birthday together. March with a 20x30 photo board of the veteran from your […]