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 stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, with two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter) and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love […]
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 in Manhattan's Koreatown for a day filled with vibrant cultural celebrations, delicious food, and lively performances. We will also be hosting our very own K-POP […]
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 and three-person puppet manipulation in bunraku theater. Participant tickets are now sold out - please note that these are observer tickets only.
As part of our Youth Program, Turning Point for Women and Families hosts an annual Summit addressing bullying, racism, and discrimination, as well as avenues of empowerment for youth to address these issues. This is a FREE summit open to youth of all backgrounds. Lunch will be served and MetroCards will be provided if needed.
We will explore artist Ho Tam’s self-published magazine Hotam and his reflections on living in New York during the 1990s. Can’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation The Museum […]
A shadow puppet show inspired by the immigrant journeys of a group of senior Chinese ladiesWhat will you pack in your suitcase when you are going somewhere far away and strange, and you don’t know when you will be back? This is the question resonates deeply with many of us immigrants, with our parents and […]
Rovaco Dance Company presents their sixth annual Rovaco Dance Party. This evening of live music, dance, theater, and cultural exchange begins with an informal social hour inspired by Indian hospitality traditions. Guests are served delectable Indian snacks prepared by Chef Ashmita Biswas alongside complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzers, an award-winning Asian American brand. After the social, […]
Discover the electrifying fusion in “Afro-Arab Jazz,” a dynamic collaboration between Lebanese pianist Tarek Yamani and French-Tunisian saxophonist Yacine Boulares, blending Arabic trance rhythms and jazz harmonies. With a quartet featuring Jongkuk Kim on drums and Sam Minaie on bass, they weave together Arabic trance rhythms and jazz harmonies, from Lebanese Dabke to Tunisian Stambeli […]
Presented by Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, Espacio de Culturas at NYU, New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN), Rutgers Center for […]
This event provides a unique opportunity for artists and attendees to network, connect, and foster new friendships within our community.Can’t attend in person? Register for virtual participationThe Museum of Chinese […]
The sisters of three artists lost to AIDS speak about caring for their brother's legacies and the role of identity in their work.Sybao Cheng-Wilson (Estate of Ching Ho Cheng), Teresa […]