Join us to explore how art and cultural organizing play a crucial role in driving forward justice movements!The Role of Art & Cultural Organizing in Justice MovementsArts and cultural organizing have played central roles in our justice movements. For many artists and cultural workers art serves as a spark to ignite action, counter erasure, challenge […]
This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories. Several AAPI authors will be highlighted, and ways to introduce these authors and their work in an age-appropriate way will be presented. Points of consideration on how to choose appropriate literature with respectful AAPI representation […]
In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORIACHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. This will be a sneak peak of Pan Asian Rep’s Feb 2025 world premiere […]
Jean-Baptiste Phou in conversation with Sokunthary SvayComing Out of My Skin: Jean-Baptiste Phou in conversation with Sokunthary SvayIn this searing memoir, Phou faces his fears and shame to examine the role his ethnic origin has played in the construction of his sexual identity and his romantic relationships in a predominantly white environment. Being gay in […]
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an […]
Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power is an impactful conference exploring the rising influence of Asian Americans in public and civic life, from national elections to local communities. With the general election just weeks away, join AAF on Friday, October 4 at 1:00 PM for an engaging presentation and panels on the growth of […]
What can leaders (and the rest of us) do to keep up with ever-increasing and shifting demands driven from societal changes? Multiple, transformational changes have been suddenly thrust upon the world — the evolving conversation around diversity initiatives, AI upskilling, post-pandemic trauma, delivering more with less, unprecedented shifts in politics, and more. Organizations and individuals […]
Manu Bhagavan will present his biography of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, based on eight years of research.Author/professor Aruni Kashyap will read from his new novel, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024).At a New Delhi conference, an Assamese writer is interrogated on why he writes about magical folktales instead of the insurgencies. A […]
An opera staged reading of Standing Above Pajaro, which is inspired by the Watsonville Riots in 1930The Museum of Chinese in America proudly supports the creative journey of generative artists in the development of new works. In this spirit, we are honored to present Standing Above Pajaro, a poignant new opera composed by Jeremy Rafal […]
Saturday, October 5 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm The National Theatre makes its triumphant arrival with bunraku theater in New York City for the first time in 32 years! Witness a […]
Come join us at the 2024 Korean Festival & Parade for a day full of traditional music, dance, food, and performances!Welcome to the 2024 Korean Festival & Parade!Come join us […]
Learn about the unique mechanics of bunraku in this closer look at Japanese traditional puppetry, led by members of Japan’s National Theatre! Master puppeteers will demonstrate key techniques of one-person […]