Alongside a few special guests, the afternoon will feature: Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people […]
Come witness the sheer majesty of The Slaysians: New York City’s first all-queer and all-Asian improv team!DOORS: 8:15 PMSHOW: 8:30 PMBCC Pig PenPride Month being right after AAPI Heritage Month can only mean one thing: queer Asians are at their most powerful. Come witness the sheer majesty of The Slaysians: New York City’s first all-queer […]
Join us in person for Flower Arrange and Engage, a fun hands-on workshop to create beautiful blooms together!Flower Arrange and EngageJoin OCA-NY for a relaxing evening of flower arranging, community building, and conversation. Connect with fellow community members while learning more about OCA-NY’s work, opportunities for civic engagement, and ways to get involved—all while enjoying […]
Booker Prize finalist and award-winning author of The Book of Form and Emptiness Ruth Ozeki returns for a reading from her dazzling debut story collection, The Typing Lady. Diving into the depths of childhood ambition, youthful desire, midlife reinvention and the unsparing clarity of old age, Ruth Ozeki’s new collection brings us into eleven singular, richly imagined worlds […]
Join the The Asian American Education Project and CACF for an information and Q+A session about the need for AAPI curriculum in NYC schools, how NYC AAPI Studies K-12 can impact their child’s school, as well as the resources available to NYC schools, teacher and students. Learn about important AAPI history as well! Tuesday, June […]
The Power of Showing Up Showing up for one another matters. Based on this simple premise, Share Our America presents a streaming event exploring the power of service and connection featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with MS NOW’s Jonathan Lemire. Hear from inspiring local nonprofit leaders, former NYC Fire Commissioner […]
AAJA’s 2026 convention will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 24-28, 2026. Our annual convention brings together the AAJA community, provides opportunities to meet with recruiters, fosters learning through our carefully crafted lineup of panels and workshops and allows for collective reflection on AAPI representation, leadership and ownership within the field of journalism. We look […]
The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*. Friday, June 26 & Friday July 10, 2026 Last summer, we thought it was our last. Site conditions […]
Navigating a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or impacted by recent layoffs? Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to support career insights, networking, and actionable support. This week, Bartholomew Jae, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can […]
$25 Tickets (includes a copy of her book) Dinner & Book Talk with Artist Ria Sim, Author of "Dear New York, I Love You" Join us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe), who will discuss her art book, Dear New York, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City, which celebrates New York's […]
Allies welcome. An ancient folk dance (Garba) meets House ('Ghar') Techno & Disco. For those wanting more than just 'pride as usual.' GHAR/BA Ghar. The Gujarati word for house. Garba. An ancient folk dance from Gujarat, danced in ancient circles to honor the divine feminine, the generative force at the center of all things. Add […]
Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming.GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from […]