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 […]
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 […]
In collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a vibrant tasting and conversation celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and traditions of springtime. Centered around seasonal specialties, this program explores how everyday ingredients, from dried fruits like […]
Promoting the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY filmmakers. Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has celebrated the creativity and vision of student filmmakers from across the City University of New York. Having awarded over $16,000 in cash prizes over the years, the festival promotes the artistic talents of CUNY […]
An Artist Talk and Tasting on Fine China, Empire, and the Domestic TableJoin Broken China (Tao Leigh Goffe & Cecile Chong) for an artist talk in conversation with curator Dominique Jean-Louis as part of the exhibition Albums of Inclusion: Jamaica/ Ecuador/China. Opening in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United […]
Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer […]