Art by Nishiki Sugawara-Beda; Music from Shoko Nagai & Satoshi Takeishi; + Art discussion moderated by Kyoko Sato of Japan Contemporaries.Join us to hear live music by renowned Japanese due renowned duo Shoko Nagai and Satoshi Takeishi that was inspired by Scale and Tonality, a solo exhibition featuring new work by artist Nishiki Sugawara-Beda.Following the […]
Presented by the NYU Center for Black Visual Culture. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. REGISTER Jeff Chang and cultural critic Bakari Kitwana discuss Chang’s new publication Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America (Mariner, 2025). This conversation will be followed by a book signing, during which copies will be available […]
Join us for a release event with award winning writer Rachel Khong, discussing her new short story collection MY DEAR YOU.Moderating this discussion is New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street.Can’t make the […]
Today’s rapid change is reshaping how we work and lead, requiring a balance of operational growth and intentional skill-building. The Ascend Leadership Advantage is a five-part program designed for professionals with 5–15 years of experience navigating growth, transition, and complexity. Through facilitated dialogue, practical tools, and guided reflection, participants will build a personalized Leadership Handbook—a […]
Prof. Yuchen Chen will present on their project examining Chinese immigrants and real estate entrepreneurs in West Queens, exploring their placemaking practices in the emerging “new Chinatown.” Prof. Chen focuses on how Chinese ethnic media platforms mediate these processes and introduces the concept of “infrastructure” to understand diasporic identity and placemaking. By shifting the focus […]
Join us for Ed Lin's launch of his book "The Dead Can't Make a Living" at Think!Chinatown's "Night Market". RSVP without a book here! RSVP to the Launch Party (without purchasing a book) at Think!Chinatown. Join us for Ed Lin's launch of his book "The Dead Can't Make a Living" at Think!Chinatown, where we’ll have […]
Do you have albums and drawers full of old family photos that you don't know what to do with? Are you thinking it's time to Marie Kondo your holdings - especially the photos with people no one recognizes anymore, like classmates and colleagues of your parents; distant aunties and uncles; or cronies of your grandparents […]
Get ready for a day filled with color, great vibes, and the kind of memories that stay long after the colors wash away. Dress Code : White Attire Suggested. We encourage all attendees to channel their heritage and express themselves. White Attire will elevate the festival! Get ready to trade your monochrome winter wardrobe for […]
COLORS OF COMEDY is a Holi comedy celebration with live music, Bollywood dance vibes, organic color & hilarious stand-up comedy! Get ready to laugh in full color! 🌈🎤 Thyme & Again Comedy and Himanshu Godara are teaming up to bring you Colors of Comedy - a high-energy celebration of Holi, the legendary Festival of Colors […]
Celebrate Thai New Year 2026 with Thai food, drinks, merch and music at our Songkran Night Market. Performances by Chan & Eli and Faye Pattatan. Some vendors you'll love are: Koht Peht Thai Hot Sauce, ice cream from SkyIce, ThaiNYbites fried bananas, and samples from Group B Beer. Bring in the new year with Thai […]
Celebrate Thai New Year 2026 with Thai food, culture and traditions at our Songkran Family & Culture Day. Enjoy Thai food and drinks, enjoy the Songkran photo booth, and celebrate the beautiful ritual of Song Nam Phra—rinsing away the old year and welcoming good fortune for the coming year. Cooking Class at 1pm: Participate in […]
Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America Join us for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative. In Strangers in the Land, award-winning journalist Michael Luo tells the story of a people who, […]