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 […]
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 […]
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 exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth […]
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 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 […]