Research on Chinese-Caribbean immigrants in the United States, and the ways in which they understand self in terms of race and ethnicity.
Potluck Asian America presents Learn Mahjong: Hong Kong Style! It will be a fun night to meet others while learning to play mahjong, a game of skill, strategy, and luck that originated in 19th century China. All skill levels are welcome. A light dinner, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be served. Sokie Lee, our instructor, is passionate about […]
Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond.As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, and India Tribune, this monthly comedy event has become […]
Through shadow theater and dance, we follow five first-generation Chinese immigrants to New York—a story of courage, hope, and belonging. Prologue PART III traces the interwoven journeys of five first-generation Chinese immigrant men who arrived in New York City between 1962 and 1990. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the rise of overseas study, […]
Japanese amateur chorus in NYC will present its 21st annual concert. With their diverse repertoire, including classical, Japanese folk, Japanese pop, barbershop, and spiritual songs, they create a unique form of entertainment through harmony. We, the New York Mixed Chorus (NYMC), have been bringing music to our community for over 20 years. Based in the […]
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with Arlan Huang, Cal Hsiao and Siyan WongART DEFIANCE/ART DEFINES US: Finding voice under siegeHow can art spark reflection, resistance and social change? What can we as artists collectively do in these pivotal times? Join three multi-generational artists for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with slideshows and […]
The all Asian Variety Show is back! Asian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF […]
PAGE TURNER convenes experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights, advice, and experiences! This fall, we are thrilled to present PAGE TURNER: The 2025 Asian American […]
Benjamin Boas, "Cool Japan" ambassador reflects on his journey from Westport local to living and working in Japan for the past 20 years. As a regular on NHK TV and writing numerous articles for the Japan Times, Studio Ghibli Neppu magazine and publishing his own books, he give an insiders view of Japanese tourism, business […]
Join us for a launch event with Filipino novelist Victor Manibo, discussing his new book The Villa, Once Beloved.Join us for a launch event with Filipino novelist Victor Manibo, discussing his new book The Villa, Once Beloved. Joining Victor in conversation is notable horror writer Clay McLeod Chapman. This event will be hosted in the […]
The Honorable Elaine Chao, who was the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor, the 18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation November , 2025 at 6 pm ET. Dear Friends, We […]
Many talented artists of Asian descent helped define the vibrant art scene in downtown New York in the last decades of the 20th century, including some in China Institute Gallery’s current exhibition, Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation. On World AIDS Day, we will remember their contributions and those who lost their lives during the AIDS […]