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    • MOCA TALKS – Worlds of Wonder: A Conversation with Abigail Hing Wen

    Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Abigail Hing Wen—a New York Times bestselling author, producer, and director. Can’t attend in person? Join us online. Preorder The Vale The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a captivating conversation with Abigail Hing Wen—New York Times bestselling author, producer, and director—as she shares her […]

    YumChaa: Storytelling Show at No Nazar Cafe

    No Nazar Cafe 280 East 10th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Yumchaa, which is Cantonese for tea drinking is a new live storytelling show at No Nazar Cafe featuring NYC-based AAPI storytellers YumChaa, Cantonese for Tea Drinking, is a new live storytelling show featuring AAPI/Asian Diaspora storytellers. Sharing stories over tea has been a popular practice to bond and build community within various Asian cultures. YumChaa […]

    $24

    Chinatown Storytelling Festival Opening Party & Works-in-Progress Showcase

    Think!Chinatown's Studio 1 pike street, New York, NY, United States

    A showcase of 4-7 film and video works created by or about our Chinatown community members! Think!Chinatown is kicking off our 2nd annual Chinatown Storytelling Festival by opening up the space for our next generations of storytellers to share what they have been working on. We’ll be showcasing 4-7 film and video works created by […]

    Donation
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    The Surprising History of Asian Americans and Racial Justice

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    The Surprising History of Asian Americans and Racial Justice Dr. Ellen Wu The Institute for Common Power Course "The Surprising History of Asian Americans and Racial Justice" Dr. Ellen Wu Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 2025     Lecture #1 ("Diversity") explores how the "minority rights" revolution of the 20th century, sparked by the Black […]

    $100 – $200

    Bhangra Bash: Punjabi & South Asian Beats

    SOB's 204 Varick Street, New York, NY, United States

    Late night bhangra party in Soho! Ladies free entry w/ rsvp all night. DJ sets, late night happy hour, & more await. 21+ only. Introducing BHANGRA BASH @ SOB’s! A party dedicated to bhangra, punjabi, and South Asian beats. With late night happy hour, themed cocktails, and surprise guest DJs spinning all night long. Ladies […]

    Free – $28

    The Condition of Being Near: Ecologies of Afro-Asia Dialogues

    Performance Space New York 150 1st Avenue, #4th floor, New York, NY, United States

    Artists, writers, & organizers to consider the breadth of political & social solidarities connecting Black, African, & Asian diasporas. This series of dialogues lead up to the 2026 exhibition The Condition of Being Near (CoBN), co-curated by Zairong Xiang, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Director of Arts (Duke Kunshan University) and Denise Ryner, Andrea […]

    Free

    Shoes Off: All Asian Improv Comedy

    Magnet Theater 254 West 29th St., New York, NY, United States

    Asian improvisers unite! With a rotating cast of performers, experience improv from a different perspective, across multiple genres and unique characters. Come join Magnet Theatre in celebrating culture, comedy and community.

    $10
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    Youngmi Mayer: Hairy Butthole, curated by Margaret Cho

    Public Theater -Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United States

    Hairy Butthole is a one-person show featuring Youngmi Mayer based on the Korean saying "If you laugh while crying, hair will grow out of your butthole." The show follows highlights of her life based loosely on her memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. It is a sad comedy show designed to make the audience laugh and cry at the […]

    $30

    A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.

    318 W 53rd St 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, United States

    NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and TikTok. A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to […]

    $20

    Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto

    Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY, United States

    Hack City Comedy - Friday, May 9 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show If having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy […]

    $19
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    Asia in a Bite Food Fest LIC, May 10-11, 2025

    Culture Lab LIC 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

    Asia in a Bite Food Fest is a Free Admission event celebrating Asian cuisine & culture while connecting with local communities. RSVP Now! Key Highlights 🌏 30+ Food Vendors featuring a variety of authentic and fusion Asian cuisines, including renowned vendors from NYC! 🍜 🎶 Instrumental Performances showcasing the beauty of Asian music and cultural heritage. 🎉 Free Admission for all, […]

    Free
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    2025 Japan Day Parade & Festival

    Central Park West Central Park West (72nd Street), New York, NY
    Hybrid Event

    Japan Day @ Central Park was founded in 2007. This event was held every May in Central Park until 2019, to celebrate and promote the U.S.-Japan friendship, express gratitude to NYC, and strengthen the solidarity of the Japanese-American community.   Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 Opening Ceremony: 12:30PM (Opening Ceremony) *Live Streaming on @japanparadenyc Instagram […]

    Free