Her name translates to "Goddess of Melody and Song"—a title bestowed upon her by a Tibetan lama, and one she has carried across the globe. ㅤ After leaving Tibet on foot across the Himalayas in 1989, Yungchen Lhamo turned her sacred vocal tradition into a vehicle for global healing, peace, and radical compassion. She has […]
Three Nights. One Historic Festival. One stage. Every voice. Every accent. Every story. The premier desi comedy festival in New York City. South Asian stand-up comedy October 2026 — brown comedy shows across Manhattan featuring comedians from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is produced by Laughing Lassi, New York […]
TATOU (tah-tow) FESTIVAL, created by Te Ao Mana, is NYC’s Moana Nui (Pacific Island) festival. An international cultural gathering created by and for Pacific Islanders, where all are welcome to respectfully celebrate and immerse in our rich traditions and experience artistic innovation. Our gathering includes captivating performances, a selection of master classes, and cultural workshops, an […]
🍂 Celebrate Chuseok with us at the Flushing YMCA! 🎉 Join us for our annual Korean Thanksgiving Community Celebration as we come together to celebrate Korean culture, community, and tradition. ❤️ Enjoy an evening featuring: ✨ Cultural performances 🥢 Delicious snacks (first come first served) 🎁 Free giveaways 🤝 Community resources and more! 📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM 📍 […]
The Evanston and Rock Springs Chinatowns were constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company after 1869 as they needed labor for the railroad and coal mines. At the same time, Chinese laborers were scapegoated for white unemployment, which culminated in the passage of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Newspapers emphasized that Chinese laborers, mostly men, […]
Join us for the APA VOICE South Brooklyn Candidate Forum — a non-partisan opportunity to meet the candidates running to represent US in Senate District 17 & Assembly District 49! 🗓️ Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6PM–8PM 📍 Homecrest Community Services, Bensonhurst Center at 6915 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228 | Entrance on 15th Ave […]
Step away from the rush of the city and spend an evening exploring Chinese culture through art, music, language, and community. 🎶 Enjoy live performances of guzheng (古筝), pipa (琵琶), and Chinese percussion 🖌️ Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, with guidance from a master calligrapher 💬 Practice your Chinese at our relaxed Mandarin Language […]
Step into the world of Old Chinatown and let The Red Pavilion Jazz Band transport you to a bygone era of jazz noir. With smoky melodies and sultry rhythms, the music evokes the allure and mystery of America's historic Chinatowns, capturing the gritty and seductive atmosphere they once held, with its notoriously dangerous streets and fun establishments […]
🔥 **BEST OF NYC | OPENING NIGHT OF THE NYC SOUTH ASIAN COMEDY FESTIVAL** 🔥 New York City’s biggest South Asian comedy weekend starts with an **all-star comedy showcase + a massive South Asian after-party!** 🎤 **Gauri B** headlines, with **Ayanna Dookie, Vik Pandya, Shenuque Tissera, Shounak Vale, Bhavik Patel, Maryam Prinzi** and **Ali Mehedi**. […]
Free swing dance class at the Think!Chinatown Studio. Learn how to Lindy Hop in style. Come alone, come with friends, you’ll be paired up with other student dancers and partners will rotate. No experience needed! Class will be taught in English. Get your steps ready for the big Swing Out in SDR Park Sept 24th. […]
Yoga & Matcha at Kitsby! Roll out a mat, find your flow, and stay for the best part. Flow for 60 minutes, then settle into matcha lattes proudly made with Nami Matcha. No rush to the door, no rolling up your mat the second class ends — just a room to breathe, sip, and talk to […]
Calling all anime lovers, manga fans, gamers, and cosplayers! Join us for Anime Takeover! This FREE, all-day celebration brings together creativity and community with art, expression, and storytelling for fans of all ages. Enjoy cosplay contests (kids & adults), raffles, workshops, panels, manga giveaways, and surprise activities happening all day long. Whether you’re a seasoned […]