Experience Kōshomō, a rare chanoyu incense ritual, followed by matcha in a quiet Obon gathering honoring memory, season, and stillness. The world of chanoyu is filled with quiet pleasures: the beauty of seasonal flowers, the fragrance of incense, and a bowl of matcha shared together. August is the season of Obon in Japan—a time to […]
Taiwan: A World of Orchids returns to Queens Botanical Garden for a thirteenth year — this time with a new, immersive installation and rare orchid species from the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. In addition to vibrant orchid displays and installations by Taiwanese artists, guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on cultural programming, including workshops on Ikebana, jelly […]
For one afternoon, we’re filling the studio with konbini-inspired treats from some of our favorite NYC bakers, matcha + hojicha drinks by Kitsby! Kitsby Konbini: Bake Sale & Café 🍮 […]
Welcome to Chinatown is hosting our annual Hungry Ghost Theater 盂蘭盆節. Come be immersed into the tradition and world of Chinese Opera and more. Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival in Manhattan Chinatown with a very unique rare opportunity to see LIVE Chinese Opera and more! The Cantonese Opera team will be performing an excerpted of: The Legend of the […]
Meet Daishichi’s 10th-gen Master, Shichiuemon Ohta! Join us for a curated tasting of 9 sakes from Fukushima, Japan’s #1 award-winning region "Experience the Artistry of Fukushima" From award-winning expressions to the pioneering Kimoto method perfected by Daishichi Brewery, you will experience the diverse, centuries-old traditions that make Fukushima the pride of Japanese sake. Daishichi Sake […]
Emerging theatre artist Yuchen Ye will premiere her newest original work, “ACTION,” on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7pm at The Tank (312 W. 36th Street, New York). Presented as […]
U.S. Premiere. Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) is an autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura, the creator of Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, about her high school dream to become a […]
The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim Step into the timeless beauty of Korean tea culture. Join […]
“What does memory taste like?” Having never celebrated a birthday, L is throwing her dream 28th—and you’re all invited, woohoo! Emerging theater artist Andi Cui is premiering her new solo […]
After screening, a talk highlighting how language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations. Stories of Shared Resilience Week 4 of 6 • Sunday, August 9 […]
Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange […]
Mackenyu, best known as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action adaptation of One Piece, will be making his first North American convention appearance at Anime NYC this August, and as part […]