Photo by Filip Wolak City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space looks under the surface of New York’s image as a secular city and maps the complex and often surprising relationships that connect religion to public space. The exhibition focuses our attention on how religion engages the city at a public level—in “secular” streets […]
AN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM THING is a celebration of Asian- American filmmakers by screening their shorts (films! Not pants!)
In this world premiere, Hansol Jung’s (Wolf Play, Wild Goose Dreams) contemporary modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s tragic love story amplifies Shakespeare’s humor, allowing audiences a deeper connection into this timeless tale. NAATCO, in partnership with Two River Theater, presents Romeo & Juliet co-directed by Jung and Dustin Wills (Wolf Play, Montag), with original music by Brian Quijada (Where Did We Sit on the Bus?) and featuring […]
Photo Credit: Maridav/Shutterstock BLOOD AND WATER is an immersive walking tour that tells the stories of early Filipino American communities on the Brooklyn waterfront. Between the 1910s and the 1960s, Filipino sailors and merchant marines built vibrant communities in Brooklyn. They joined forces with Filipino students, artists, and activists to fight against American imperialism and […]
Join New York Now: Home exhibiting artists Cheryl Mukherji, Laila Stevens, Dean Majd, and Amarise Carreras for conversation about the ways in which photographers intimately document themselves, their family histories, and their chosen families and communities. Moderated by curator and writer Kristen Lubben, the panel will also explore immigration histories, queer intimacy and chosen family, […]
Join us in welcoming the Persian New Year at our Nowruz Family Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 1 - 4 p.m. Celebrate the start of Spring and learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling and more. Don't forget to enjoy Persian sweets and savories at Leo Cafe.
Taste of AAPI Sweets -an event featuring artisanal foods, unique arts and crafts created by local AAPI owned businesses. The AAPI Bakery Fest is a celebration of the AAPI community through cultural baked goods in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. Enjoy a day filled with AAPI-led food businesses featuring unique and delicious desserts, complimentary tastings, […]