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 literary debut as a poet and published her first novella, My Ego, My Teeth, and the World, in 2007. Her books, translated into over 40 […]
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 family in the 2026 NYC Veterans Day Parade. Honor the 20,000 Chinese American WWII veterans that served with loyalty and distinction. Chinese American History is […]
Join us at Asia Society's New York headquarters for a special evening featuring renowned artist and architectural designer Maya Lin. As part of our 70th-anniversary milestone series, she will share her perspectives on how creative practice engages with memory, landscape, and the natural environment. The discussion will explore how art, architectural design, and environmental thinking foster […]
Inspired by MOCA’s special exhibition Ed Young’s Bright Worlds, the Chinese Arts Workshop Series at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites participants to explore traditional and contemporary Chinese art through creative practice. This fall, discover the cultural histories, philosophies, and stories behind Chinese art forms in a welcoming space for learning, experimentation, and […]
Director/co-producer Larry Tung alongside co-producer Mehrunnisa Wani will screen and discuss their documentary Invisible No More (2025), a project funded by a 2024 Betty Lee Research Endowment Fund award, highlighting how Asian Americans are no longer just an emerging force in New York City politics, but are making sweeping strides at all levels of government. Focusing particularly […]
Please join us for our fourth annual Luminary Gala. This year more than ever, we have so much to celebrate. Though faced with unprecedented challenges, by coming together, standing up for vulnerable community members, and using our voices, we were able to strengthen fundamental rights and plant the seeds for a future where all of us […]
Extremely excited to announce that we’ll be presenting our own concert of the music of Genshin Impact at the amazing @stjohndivinenyc cathedral! We’ll be playing a full program featuring music all the way from Mondstadt to Snezhnaya! Come join us for a wonderful night where we take you on a musical journey through Teyvat!
Join AAEdu for a screening of Southeast Asian American Journeys. CTLE provided! The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu) is hosting a series of FREE K-12 educator events throughout Fall 2026 to deepen knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and cross-racial histories and experiences! At this event, participants will engage in a screening of […]
A one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani American creativity, bringing together artists, filmmakers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. PAAC ’26 — Pakistani-American Artists’ Convention is a one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani-American creativity, culture, and community in New York City. The convention brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders for a day designed to connect, […]
Known as the "Mozart of Madras," A.R. Rahman is an iconic composer who brought Indian music to the global stage with his Oscar and Grammy-winning score for Slumdog Millionaire. Come celebrate three decades of his groundbreaking discography through a bold, contemporary lens. Experience his timeless hits reimagined through Rini’s signature blend of Indian Classical roots, electronic textures, and […]
BAHALA NA! is a Pinoy & Fil-Am music gathering celebrating who we are in the diaspora through music, community, and self-expression. From ancient traditions to modern sounds, Filipino people have always found ways to tell our stories, carry our culture, and come together through music. This night is a reclamation of that spirit—a space to […]
An eight-part series of online classes with Annette Gordon-Reed, Joshua Cohen, Colm Tóibín, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and more Starting this June, Library of America presents an eight-part series of online classes featuring leading contemporary authors on the LOA writers that resonate deeply with them and have something vital to tell us at this moment. You […]