Join us for a panel with Caroline Choe, Jimin Han, Patricia Park, and Hyeseung Song for a cozy night discussing food motivation in their books, along with some shared autumn eats by Caroline Choe! ABOUT THE AUTHORS Caroline Choe is a chef, artist, teacher and writer based in New York City, and is a proud […]
Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an iconic figure in Indian music, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. Central to his impressive portfolio is his long-running creative partnership with the late Zakir Hussain, a sitar-tabla dialogue that became one of the most beloved and […]
CONTEMPORARY DANCE | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A A sudden force in the Asian dance scene, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours, My Liege! A Tale […]
💝Support JAA and #KonMari your home at the same time!🏠 JAA is now accepting donations of gently used clothing and other items for our Annual Grand Bazaar on November 7! Please see flyer for details, including the hours for drop-off at JAA - the deadline for donations is November 3. This is a major fundraiser […]
🧘🏽♀️💛 Move. Breathe. Connect. As the 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, taking care of your health can look like making time to slow down, move your body, manage stress, and be in community with people who understand you. Apicha Community Health Center invites you to a series of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 + 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔, offered in both English and […]
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. Join us on November […]
An Inaugural Identity Symposium, Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Community Across Generations. Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday, Nov. 4. As the Okinawan community evolves across generations, geographies, and lived experiences, many Uchinānchu navigate identities that are Okinawan, Japanese, American, mixed-race, multilingual, and multicultural. Through four moderated panels exploring Okinawan identity, the role […]
｡°✩ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ⋆｡°✩ Mahjong Parlor is turning 1 in November!!! 🎂 💫 Come celebrate with us at our anniversary market: with vintage clothes, goods from local artists, food from @long__pang and @frumpygrain , and ofc MAHJONG!!! The market is free with RSVP ~ come browse, eat, and hang out 💗 Want to play? Grab […]
"Echoes of Two Homelands" Saturday, November 7 | 7:00–8:30 PM The Reformed Church of Newtown, Elmhurst, Queens Earlier this year I shared the news about the Queens Arts Fund, and I'm so happy to finally share the date of the concert! I grew up in Japan, and in 2020 I moved to Queens to study […]
NISHIMONAI BON ODORI (Akita Prefecture) Nishimonai Bon Odori is a traditional Bon dance with a history of approximately 700 years, and it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. Akita Prefecture, located in the northern part of Japan, is well known throughout the country for producing delicious rice and sake. Because Akita […]
How do you connect with your parents when they don't speak English and you're not fluent in their Chinese languages? For Annie, through a family secret. When Annie learns she's related to Vincent Chin, a man whose 1982 Detroit murder started an Asian American movement, she seeks out the story, wanting to make something of […]
"What America Means to Me," an informal writing workshop with author Ed Lin. Bring something to write with, either a pad of paper or a phone or laptop. We'll explore using our words for creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Sharing is encouraged, but not necessary. Ed Lin is the first author to win three Asian […]