Author Anisa Rahim will discuss her book, An American Meo, a hybrid work of nonfiction, fiction, and myth that explores identity, heritage, and the weight of generational memory.
Tisa Chang has been a pioneering force in Asian American theater, as an actress, dancer, director, and founding artistic director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. OCA-NY is proud to present […]
Join us for a lively conversation on the rise of China's migrant worker literature, bringing the voices and lived experiences of the country’s vast internal migrant population into the literary mainstream. We will be joined by Xiao Hai, author of Adrift in the South (Granta, April 2026), a gripping autobiographical account of his 23 years as a migrant […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes legendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen for a conversation about her new cookbook, Have You Eaten Yet? Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter. Honored with a Disney Legends Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wen has inspired generations of audiences, from […]
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 […]
Lil Dumplings Comedy Show Dumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire! NYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin and Rachel47 from CrazyLaugh. Lil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors, strong drinks, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. […]
Mask Off looks beyond the ornate costumes, accessories, and visual images typically associated with “tradition,” and instead delves into the breath, form, and movement that lie at its core. Choreographer Lee Jae-hwa, who has long explored the essence of “contemporary Korean dance,“ draws inspiration from talchum (Korea’s traditional mask dance) to break away from fixed […]
Nocturnal Flavors by Day Bypass the usual daytime routines this Halloween, October 31st. Padma Pastry and Knead for Spice are taking over Myrtle Wombat to host an afternoon popup dedicated to the art of the Bengali Gothic dessert. Spend your afternoon indulging in spices, velvet textures, and dark botanical pairings designed to pull you entirely […]
In anticipation of the fifth issue of Narrow Margin, a quarterly magazine of film criticism, its editors will present Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Retribution (2006) on Halloween night. The forthcoming issue pairs Kurosawa, contemporary cinema’s greatest chronicler of anomie and social malaise, with one of his most important influences, the perennially underrated Richard Fleischer. Retribution Kiyoshi Kurosawa, […]
Flushing Town Hall celebrates its 12th annual Diwali, the Festival of Light, with food, dance, music, and art for audiences of all ages. The fun-filled afternoon features a performance by Kathak classical dancer Abha Roy, her Srijan Dance Company, and special guests!
New York Chinese Cultural Center HOME Project 2026 Presents “Between Homes” HOME Project 2026: Between Homes is a curated performance series featuring Chinese and Chinese diasporic artists working across dance, […]
Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 - November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee, Tony-winning actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in […]