Stretch, breathe, and unwind with Shiatsu and Chair Makko Ho. Experience Japanese wellness through mindful movement in Brooklyn! Discover the art of Japanese wellness through Shiatsu and Chair Makko Ho, guided by Kumiko Kanayama, Founder and Director of Five Lights Center of Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork practice that uses gentle pressure applied to […]
Long before KPop Demon Hunters, there was Gut, the Korean tradition of spirit-confronting performance, where music, dance, drama, ritual, and healing became one. This production of Gut: In Search of Life's Seasons offers a rare opportunity to experience the living cultural and spiritual heritage that inspired today's stories of demon hunters, performed by Jeongwook Park, […]
Burning is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers the romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun, The Walking Dead and Sorry to […]
🍁 FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH 2026 🍁 Good Food • Great Friends • Beautiful Memories As the year comes to an end, let's gather together to celebrate friendship, laughter, and all the wonderful memories we've shared. You're warmly invited to our Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch! 🧡 🍽️ POTLUCK STYLE Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone! Let's […]
From the critically acclaimed author of The Sense of Wonder and Craft in the Real World comes a deeply personal, poignant memoir, weaving together Salesses' multiple identities: adoptee, Asian American, husband, father, and, finally, widower. Matthew Salesses has spent his career writing about the power of storytelling, but he wasn’t prepared for the story of […]
In a bustling restaurant in both 1950s Vietnam and 1990s France, strangers gather to eat, drink, sing, argue, remember, and mourn. Across decades and continents, lives intersect as people reckon with exile, […]
The JAA Anniversary Gala, our annual year-end celebration, will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026, at the Harvard Club of New York City in Midtown Manhattan. Since JAA’s 100th Anniversary in 2007, the Gala has become a cherished annual tradition and one of JAA’s most important fundraising events. This year, JAA will honor Japan […]
🧘🏽♀️💛 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 […]
A cup of tea can offer much more than refreshment. It can evoke memories of home, bring people together, and create a moment of quiet in a busy day. In this accessible talk, tea culture scholar Liu Feng will explore how Chinese tea traditions bring beauty, thoughtfulness, and a sense of balance to everyday life. […]
This event is benefiting New Life Community Development Corporation, a 501c3 nonprofit serving low income individuals in Elmhurst and Corona. Doors open at 6:30! Join Min Jin Lee in conversation with […]
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries. Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity […]
Save the date! Join AAARI 12/11 for our 25th annual gala! Check our website for updated info on honorees and to purchase tickets, www.aaari.info.