Vina Orden examines how narratives in popular media can perpetuate or challenge existing power structures and colonial mentalities. Vina Orden will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1, examining […]
A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City! Laughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, India Tribune, and the New York Comedy Festival, this monthly event […]
Centering South Asian Queer experience through film, stories, food, and dialogueView Event Amma’s Pride: A Special NYC Screening Celebrating Love & Allyship Join us for an evening that celebrates love, family, and the power of storytelling as Amma’s Pride comes to New York City. The night will open with a stand-up performance, followed by a […]
Get ready for a night of mistaken identities and chaotic romance as we take you on a journey back to Hong Kong and Macau in the early 20th century. In a shabby love hotel, a group of confused couples, jealous spouses, and eccentric hotel staff stumble through a whirlwind of misunderstandings. Packed with sharp wit, […]
Make your own paocai 泡菜! Taste preserved veggies, learn Chinese pickling traditions, and take home a jar from this hands-on workshop. This workshop includes a tasting of preserved vegetables from Chinatown and hands-on instruction on how to make paocai. You will go home with your own paocai guan (traditional Chinese pickling jar) filled with veggies & […]
Join us at AkumuFest 悪夢フェス for a day of celebrating Japanese makers and their unique creations! It’s already October — Halloween season is here! Want to experience Japanese Yokai (folklore creatures) with us? Join AkumuFest on October 25th at Japan Village !Our amazing artist vendors will showcase their creative works, plus there will be plenty […]
Make your own paocai 泡菜! Taste preserved veggies, learn Chinese pickling traditions, and take home a jar from this hands-on workshop.
Come to Brooklyn FAM's 5th annual flagship festival—a free, family-friendly, intergenerational event! Join us for Brooklyn FAM's 5th annual flagship festival! This year's event celebrates Brooklyn’s African and Asian diaspora voices on the theme of Nourish. What roots us? Heals and grows us? Replenishes us? This event is FREE! Save time and RSVP now, then […]
Festival Finale: live music, Victor Lin & Taiyo Na, and the MOONSquare art opening with a reception at Think!Chinatown. An evening of musical performances and a reception for the Moonsquare exhibition opening. It’s the Festival Finale! Enjoy four musical performances selected for this showcase plus special performances from Victor Lin & Taiyo Na. Listen to […]
Comedy that’s as comforting as rice (aka shared trauma) and as bold as chili oil. ️️ Rice and Spice: All Asian Comedy Show Rice & Spice is all about center stage, not sidekick roles. Join us at the St. Marks Comedy Club to amplify the funniest, spiciest Asian comedians — serving up punchlines one at […]
Join Dennis Tran (National Leader for Disability & Neurodiversity Inclusion, Storyteller, Consultant, and LEAP Impact ’24 Alumni) and Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW (Director of Curriculum & Clinical Excellence at Transitions, […]
A special screening of The Joy Luck Club, followed by a talk with Janet Yang, one of the executive producers. The Joy Luck Club (1993) Directed by: Wayne Wang Runtime: 139 minutes | Rated: R Cast: Tamlyn Tomita, Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen, Lisa Lu Based on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel, The Joy Luck […]