This year, we have a limited number of tickets available to the public and would love for you to join us! Please email summit@taaf.org for more details. TAAF’s 5th annual Heritage Month Summit is coming to New York City on May 14-15! The 2026 Summit will be TAAF’s largest and most immersive gathering to date, […]
Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth will create a space dedicated to illuminating, unpacking, and strengthening understandings of cross-racial feminist connections as a tool for environmental and food justice. You will explore hands-on practices and healing modalities, from gardening and composting to mutual aid and herbalism, with contributors of the anthology We Are […]
This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will […]
In anticipation of the Museum at Eldridge Street's 25th Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, & Empanadas Street Festival on June 21, join multimedia journalist Aaron Reiss and Dr. Agnieszka (Agi) Legutko, Director of the Yiddish Language Program at Columbia University, on Thursday, May 14th at 6pm Eastern Time on Zoom to discuss the role of digital mapping […]
South Asian Founders Night: Digital marketing Q&A panel with Meenakshi Lala & Bhavdeep Kaur, and networking. Connect, learn, grow. Join us for an intimate evening of connection, insight, and collaboration with South Asian founders at The Rising Collective by Jasmine Kaur. This curated gathering brings together South Asian immigrant founders, entrepreneurs, and creatives across New […]
Exploring grassroots power & Asian American futures in NYC after Zohran Mamdani’s historic election. The recent election of Zohran Mamdani—the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor—marks a historic shift in New York City’s political landscape. This victory stands not only as a milestone for AAPI and Muslim representation but as a testament to the […]
Join JAA Young Professionals and the U.S.-Japan Council U40 NY Region next Friday, May 15th for an evening of music, drinks, free sushi, and community at Technica House NY, Audio-Technica’s creative vinyl showroom and podcast studio in SoHo. Hanabi, is a contemporary after-hours gathering built around music, drinks, and conversation, where Japanese cultural influence, shared […]
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander food, music and dance on-court! Play tennis & celebrate culture with USTA Eastern To celebrate both National Tennis Month as well as Asian-American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May, we are partnering with Cunningham Park Tennis Center for the fourth time. The day will serve […]
E nānā kākou i ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni ʻo Moana 2 ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Nūioka. E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ScreeningCome join us for a FREE in-person screening of Moana 2 produced in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) by Kūmau Productions! It’s a great chance to enjoy your favorite characters and practice the […]
“Have you eaten yet?” For many in the AAPI diaspora, this simple question carries deep meaning. It’s a quiet check-in, a gesture of care, and a reminder that we are held. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us for our AAPI Dine and Drag Fest, Have You Eaten Yet?, […]
True stories by Asian storytellers about love, loss, faith and legendary heroes.In honor of AAPI Heritage month, join us for five true stories by Asian storytellers about love, loss, faith and legendary heroes.This storytelling hour kicks off an evening of AAPI performances, from stand-up to improv, and other comedic surprises. Feel free to stay for […]
Sold out 20 months in a row in Japan, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Staring Yurié Collins.Sold out 20 months in a row in Japan, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Born after fans in Japan called Yurié “a voice for us,” this show creates a safe and hilarious space […]
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and see some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in sketch, improv, standup, music, clown, and more!AAPI Comedy Night is back with Asians’ Got Talent to celebrate AAPI History Month! It’s got standup, live music, dance, characters, improv, clown, mime and more! Don’t miss your chance to receive special AAPI Comedy […]
Fundamentals (Core Training Level 1) 2026 - Connecting Asian American Histories: Collective Stories In this workshop series, participants will learn about the fundamentals of Asian American history and antiracism. In this session, through dialogue and group interaction, participants will connect their own personal histories to larger themes in the Asian American experience.
5th NYC AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 11AM – 3:30 PM Estimated Attendance: 100,000+ Location: Midtown, 44th St to 55th St along 6th Ave, Manhattan NYC
Angry Asian Womxn presents... FIRE HORSE FUNDAMENTALS, A convening of activists A day of skill building, mutual aid and community Sunday May 17th, 11am-6:30pm in Lower East Side NYC •free workshops •activist mutual aid •free asian food + snacks •fun activities •funds 4 gaza •community •make new friends •smash the state free, mask mandatory, https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIW2bSjyJp/ 11AM-12PM KNOW […]
Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo alongside hula and music. In collaboration with Hālāwai.Join us in this vibrant May Day celebration, a holiday in Hawaiʻi honoring the tradition of making, giving, and wearing lei as a symbol of Aloha. Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo, get connected with your community, and […]
Get ready to laugh out loud at BrownDisorganizedComedy’s Spring 2026 live show—fun chaos guaranteed!Come watch our Brown standup and sketch comedy, a mix of South Asians and other continents, at its finest! Unique event and great venue!!This is one of the longest running brown shows, 7 years in NYC and 4 years in Boston before […]
Join model and entrepreneur founder Kimora Lee Simmons for a conversation with Fern Mallis about her journey from the runway to becoming an enduring cultural force in fashion with her iconic lifestyle brand, Baby Phat. Discovered at just 13, Kimora Lee Simmons rose quickly through the ranks of high fashion, signing an exclusive contract with […]
Fundamentals (Core Training Level 1) 2026 - Connecting Asian American Histories: Social Identities In this workshop series, participants will learn about the fundamentals of Asian American history and anti-racism. This session will explore Asian American identity formations, with participants reflecting on their intersecting social identities, while analyzing the consequences of stereotypes and bias.
Join us for an evening spotlighting the voices and visionaries shaping today’s fashion landscape. Culture in Conversation: AAPI Fashion in Focus brings together some of the industry’s most influential designers—Laura Kim, Bach Mai, and Naeem Khan—for an inspiring panel moderated by Kevin Huynh, Fashion Director at InStyle. Together, they’ll explore the intersections of creativity, cultural identity, and the […]
Please join us for a free community screening of Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story Monday, May 18th at 6pm, JAA-NY, 5th fl. (Japanese American Association of New York) For 50 years Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations, struggles and daily lives of the AAPI community. This film serves as a tribute and testament to the […]
Come witness and cheer on our 2026 cohort of ten brave queer and/or gender expansive AAPI storytellers after a month of developing their live, personal story to share with us. Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer on your friends as they take the zoom stage! ✨ This event will be open to Slant'd community […]
Racial Equity training designed to equip participants with shared language, analysis and tools to advance racial justice.Sliding Scale Ticket ModelLearn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfoIn a moment unlike any we have faced as a global community, Race Forward believes that Racial Justice is more important than ever. In order to embed Racial Equity […]
Join Like a Wave We Break: A Fireside Chat with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of Embrace Global—the company she co-founded that has helped save over one million babies. When the organization nearly collapsed after a decade, she was forced to […]
For AAPI Heritage Month, Rice & Spice is back for its fourth edition—and we’re bringing the heat 🔥 Doors: 6pm, 1 drink minimum For the first time at @broadway_comedy_club , an all–AAPI women lineup takes the stage, serving stories that are hilarious, raw, bold, spicy, and unapologetic. With love to @broadway_comedy_club and @avantcollective, we’re creating […]
Ascent: Our Heritage, Our Power is a month away! We’re thrilled to be bringing back this summit dedicated to the AAPI leaders shaping our city for the third year in a row. We hope you can join us for an inspiring day, featuring AAPI trailblazers, an unforgettable lunch and cocktail hour, and the chance to […]
This workshop will help bridge the gap between information and advocacy. Led by Karthick Ramakrishnan, this session will dive into the “Action” pillar of AAPI Data’s core DNA—Data, Narrative, Action—framework. Ramakrishnan will also expand on the Bolder Futures initiative, which brings together intergenerational changemakers and leaders to enact meaningful action. While having accurate data about […]
Explore family, culture, and emotional bonds across AAPI generations in this meaningful, connection-focused conversation. Join us for a conversation between mental health providers, Joanne Lam, PsyD, Benedict Lim, PhD, and Gerald Gonzales, PhD followed by a live Q&A session. Join the call: Click here on the day of event to attend! AAPI communities are built […]
NAAAP NY invites you to an AAPI Salon Night: Identity, Adaptability and Courage to Belong NAAAP NY (National Association of Asian American Professionals, New York Chapter), in partnership with various corporate partners, is honored to present our annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event, AAPI Salon Night: Identity, Adaptability and Courage to […]
Honor the National Day of Remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide with a day of learning. Join the Cambodian Genocide Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves in discovery as we discuss how to bring genocide survivor testimony into your classroom to foster empathy, deepen historical understanding, and spark student engagement. Author and chef Channy Laux will bring […]
Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers' Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family, what is passed down, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted […]
InspiredWordNYC Presents Musical Duo Antina & Jesse at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan's East VillageInspiredWordNYC Presents Musical Duo Antina & Jesse at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan's East Village.$12 cover + 1 drink minimum. $15 24 hours before the event and at the door.18+ Age Limit.Bio:Antina & Jesse are an R&B duo based in Manhattan. They present […]
Real contestants vie for a chance at love (and the audience makes the match) in the world’s only Asian American dating show! Join comedians Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto as they host REAL-ASIAN-SHIPS, the world’s only Asian American dating show. Here, contestants will compete for a shot at love. The twist: the audience (and real-life […]
Special Ticket Offers for WHITE WAVE Dance’s New York Premiere of Here NOW So Long! Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotions, weaving together panoramic video images, live performance of an original composition for guitars and electronics, and the fluid dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE's stunning dancers. 📅 When: Thursday, May 21st at 7 […]
Join Alvin Eng discussing his book Our Laundry, Our Town My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond. Leading the conversation will be author and essayist, Radha Vatsal. With humor and grace, the memoir of a first-generation Chinese American in New York City. Our Laundry, Our Town is a memoir that decodes and processes […]
AAPI Women Lead’s presents a special ANHPI Heritage Month Healing & Wellness Salon Thursday at 5pm-7:00pm PST. Participate in fireside conversation exploring collective care and the ways we can sustain healing, wellness and long-term care. AAPI Women Lead will be joined by award winning poet Terisa Siagatonu, Chaplain J.S. Park, and Susanna Barkataki. All ANHPI women, girls, […]
Sunnyside Night Market – AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Get ready for an evening filled with flavor, culture, and community! On Friday, May 22, from 4–9 PM at 40th Street–Lowery Plaza, Sunnyside Shines is proud to present the Sunnyside Night Market in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. ✨ What to Expect: Food Pop-Ups & […]
Our education work is deepening, and we want you to be part of it. Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday, May 22, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of our new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. We’ll celebrate […]
Join youth researchers from the Localized History Project for our annual showcase! History, re-rooting, storytelling, and collectivity!This showcase is an opportunity for youth ages 16-22 to share the incredible historical and oral history research they have conducted this past year at the Localized History Project. Structured as a "science fair" style presentation with interactive booths, […]
Kutti Gang is back in Brooklyn for a very special AAPI month showcaseBenefitting the New York Immigration Coalition!Kutti Gang is back in Brooklyn for a very special AAPI month stand up comedy showcase benefitting the New York Immigration Coalition!Hosted by Zubi Ahmed and Pooja Reddy, prepare for an incredible night of comedy and kinship. Don’t […]
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Boba Gays on May 22!Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Boba Gays on May 22! Join us for a night of big laughs and big talent at our all Asian, all queer comedy variety show featuring stand up, improv, and more. Hosted by Alex Kim and Kenny Park Yi, Boba Gays […]
The AAPI 5K is a road race to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI Runners / Walkers Raise funds and awareness for AAPI nonprofit organizations Support AAPI Small Businesses RUN DETAILS The 3.1-mile run is an unsanctioned road race. No Water Station The event is chip time. We'll […]
A vibrant, full day South Asian cultural marketplace, food experience & community event in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. Bringing together the South Asian Community and New Yorkers who love them. Agenda: Daytime: Market + The Mingle (10am – 6pm) All ages welcome - $7.18 A vibrant full day of curated South Asian brands, authentic […]
A family-friendly event, make your own pipe cleaner flower, decorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI elders, shop small to win prizes!Celebate AAPI month with Essex Market!We are hosting craft workshops and a maker's market to fundraise for local AAPI non-profit organizationsMake your own pipe cleaner flowerDecorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI […]
Columbus Park, NYC Chinatown Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations. Location: East Broadway & Essex St. in Seward Park Cost: Free Registration: Registration not required. Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Contact Number: (212) 360-1444 Photo […]
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for presenting timely and resonant live arts, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and film. The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Performing Artists in Conversation. This program invites performing artists and companies […]
Since 1999, the United States has recognized the second week of May as Taiwanese American Heritage Week, celebrating the contributions and achievements of Taiwanese Americans. As part of this national recognition, Passport to Taiwan has been a platform to not only showcase the vibrant culture of Taiwan but also honor the Taiwanese American experience—a story of perseverance, innovation, and success in […]
Art & Activism through Storytelling by Think!Chinatown Visiting from NYC, Think!Chinatown brings a selection of their storytelling projects to Toronto. These short films tease out complex stories of immigration journeys, the birth of the Asian American movement, and the everyday lives of Chinatown community members.Following the screening, Executive Director of Think!Chinatown, Yin Kong, will discuss […]
In partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Teach Asian American Stories invites educators to explore Foundations and Futures, a newly launched free and online multimedia textbook that centers Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives – because our history is your history. This interactive session will begin with a guided walkthrough of […]
Join us for an evening with Zheng Shengtian, Kuiyi Shen, and Jane DeBevoise.Please come to AAAinA at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 26 to hear artist, curator, and former China Art Academy professor Shengtian Zheng speak about his experience creating and teaching lianhuanhua, followed by a conversation with U.C. San Diego professor Kuiyi Shen, moderated by […]
We’re hosting a special dumpling workshop this May in Think!Chinatown’s cozy kitchen studio, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Rooted in our neighborhood, Manhattan’s Chinatown, this workshop is an invitation to connect more deeply with the foodways of the Chinese diaspora. Expect a hands-on cooking experience, shared stories, and a meal […]
Mindy Kaling, showrunner Charlie Grandy, and the cast of the new Hulu series Not Suitable for Work gather for an exclusive advance episode screening of the latest chapter in her ever-expanding “Mindy-verse,” followed by a conversation. On the heels of her beloved explorations of adolescence and college life in Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, […]
Join Teach Asian American Stories and the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools for a Lunch & Learn designed for school and district leaders. This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops, resources, and partnership opportunities available to support schools in implementing inclusive, mandate-aligned AAPI and […]