“NEW BEGINNINGS” is a free group art show centered on change, opportunity, and rebirth featuring twenty contributors from BUCK’s Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG) APAC@BUCK on view at Land to Sea, an Asian American- and Women-owned café and creative venue in Brooklyn, NY. “NEW BEGINNINGS” celebrates the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing change, opportunity, and […]
Illustration by John Lee On view July 18–October 2024, Think!Chinatown is proud to present Making or Faking Chinatown? Representing People, Place and Culture, a thought-provoking urban planning-focused exhibition exploring the unresolved debate of cultural representation in Chinatown’s built environment through extensive research, photographs from Chinatowns across North America, and artwork by artist John Lee. The exhibition […]
Watch some of the funniest South Asian American comedians from New York City as well from all around the U.S. and the world. Every show also features a non-South-Asian guest performer, just to keep the spice level under 5. Our house shows at Broadway Comedy Club regularly feature New York’s best South Asian Comedians as […]
Described by The New York Times as a “social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway,” composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has earned a place as one of the leading music-makers of his generation. His honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a United States Artist Fellowship, and the […]
Join our discussion about little-known combat stories from Chinese Americans who served in the European and Pacific theaters of operation as we approach the 79th anniversary of D-Day and the anniversary of the United States Army. Hear forgotten stories about Chinese Americans in the D-Day invasion and the raid on Los Banos in the Philippines.
Join us in this empowering workshop which aims to create a safe and supportive space for women and AANHPI leaders who are navigating the unique challenges of serving in elected office or public service roles. We recognize the importance of addressing mental health and fostering a culture of support within these demanding environments.
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to an end, please join us for a discussion with leading policymakers and educators about the importance of a newly introduced bill that calls for the inclusion of AAPI history in New York State’s public school curriculum. The conversation will also consider a new social studies […]
Dan Lie, Memory Stick ou Pau de Memória, 2015. (Image: Edouard Fraipont) The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean is the first exhibition in New York City to center the artistic production of the Asian diaspora in the region from the 1940s to the present. Focusing on postwar and contemporary art, […]
“See What I Wanna See”, a musical by Michael John LaChiusa, is based on three short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. The story unfolds like a classical Japanese screen painting, opening each act with a prologue inspired by Kesa and Morito, a pair of fatally contentious lovers. The first act, set in 1951, follows a murder […]
For 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders with epic focus. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new […]
@ Authors Viet Thanh Nguyen (The Sympathizer, A Man of Two Faces) and Cathy Linh Che (Split, Becoming Ghost) share readings of their work and discuss their experience of democracy as Vietnamese American immigrant writers whose work engages vistas of American democracy amidst the legacy and representations of the Vietnam War. A Q&A will follow […]
Belvoir St. Theatre’s Counting and Cracking, by S. Shakthidharan and directed by Eamon Flack, comes to NYU Skirball this fall for its North American Premiere after critically acclaimed productions in Australia and the United Kingdom. The sweeping, episodic play features nineteen actors from across the globe on a multi-generational journey of a Sri Lankan-Australian family from 1956-2004. Radha fled Sri […]
This musical reading revisits Japan's tragic 2011 earthquake and explores the process of healing through cultural practices during Obon.The Museum of Chinese in America is excited to present a staged reading of a new musical, Tomorrow, by the Sea, by Yunhye Park (book, lyrics), Alexander Ronneburg (music, book, lyrics), and Erika Ito (music). This poignant […]
An annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs. An annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. 9/8 location: Astor pl, (13-25 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003)
A special AAPI community dance workshop inspired by the moon, drawn from its deep symbolism in Asian culturesAre you ready to move under the influence of the moon? In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Museum of Chinese in America is excited to collaborate with Choreographer Jiemin Yang for a special community dance workshop inspired […]
Celebrating books, ideas, and dialogue, the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is described as “the greatest literary show on Earth”. JLF New York, that embodies its indomitable spirit and energy, returns to New York in 2024, presenting a series of conversations and performances that examine the human experience with some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, […]
Roosevelt House, along with the Hunter College Asian American Studies Program, is proud to present a discussion with renowned television host and businesswoman Yue-Sai Kan about her new autobiography, The […]
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will teach educators of all subjects how to seamlessly integrate APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) history into […]
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated identity in America as […]
Created by critically acclaimed multidisciplinary artist duo Ximena Garnica and Shige Moriya, A Meal is multi-sensorial live performance that is part-ritual, part-celebration, part-installation, and part-dinner. Commissioned by HERE and co-produced with LEIMAY, A Meal explores our deep connection with food—where it comes from, what we eat, and who we share it with. This two and […]
Organized by Howie Chen, Jayne Cole Southard, and christina ong. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in […]
The LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House is pleased to present a screening of the Netflix film Rustin, which tells the poignant and absorbing story of the largely overlooked civil rights leader Bayard Rustin—who helped Martin Luther King Jr. and others to organize the 1963 March on Washington, yet faced stigmatization and discrimination as a […]
Join us for this captivating discussion that uncovers a deeply personal journey of thriving through adversity! Can’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an insightful discussion with Mimi Kwa, author of the best selling memoir House of Kwa. Kwa, a journalist and news […]
An unlikely meeting. The aftermath of a tragic event. The quieter moments in between. Diana Son’s STOP KISS is an exploration of how quickly lives can change. The story follows two women, Callie and Sara, while they question and embrace what lies in their hearts, revealing the many forms love can take along the way.
Free nonpartisan workshops for Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander community groups. Experienced lawyers will help community leaders and Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders understand: • their […]
During this webinar, we will explore how we can ground ourselves in abolitionist praxis as the digital world continues to evolve. We are living in a digital age where anti-democratic […]
Hear from different AA & NHPI organizations on the importance of climate justice and how they’re making change in their communities. Featuring: Moderator: Elizabeth Sweet (NAAPIMHA) Panelist: Thoin Begum (SAPHA) […]
The PrideFull Fest, the film festival by and for Queer Trans People of Color, announces its 4th edition with 14 films centering LGBTQIA2S+ people of color and their stories. The festival runs from September 13-22, 2024, with in-person screenings from the 13th to the 15th in New York City and a virtual run from the […]
Discount 30% off with code: AANHPI Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real […]
Sponsored by the Asian American Writer's Workshop P&T Knitwear, in conjunction with the Asian American Writer's Workshop, is pleased to welcome Devika Rege to celebrate the U.S. publication of her […]
Join us for the 2024 Asian American Literature Festival (AALF), a historic multi-city gathering designed to support and nurture Asian American literature and the literary community. The AALF is a space of stewardship, kinship, and care, where we celebrate the role of Asian diasporic literature in creating community. The Asian American Literature Festival Collective is […]
Official Launch Event of Asian Creatives Club: Top Industry Leaders as Panelists & Networking With Our Community MembersEvent Brief:Asian Creatives Club’s launch event invites top industry experts in Film and Entertainment, Social Media, Venture Capital in Consumer Marketplace, Food & Drinks, and Fashion to be the panel speakers. We also invite top editors (from Forbes, […]
A day-long festival of NYC’s diverse Asian-American community, featuring performance artists, creators, musicians/DJs, chefs, and artisans. The Mid-Autumn Fest is the culmination of an 8-week fundraiser for Meals for Unity. If you cannot attend, please consider donating directly here. Also known as the Harvest Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Fest is an extraordinary opportunity to unite […]
Join us for a conversation with Julia Flynn Siler, author of “The White Devil’s Daughters: The Women Who Fought Slavery in San Francisco’s Chinatown”. The book is a revelatory history of the trafficking of young Asian girls that flourished in San Francisco during the first century of Chinese immigration (1848-1943) and the “safe house” on the […]
Join us for a special event featuring Hua Hsu – author of the 2024–2025 NYU Reads selection, Stay True – in conversation with Provost Georgina Dopico. NYU Reads, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, brings the NYU […]
Connie Chung speaks about her memoir with biographer and historian Walter Isaacson. In her first memoir, the trailblazing journalist delves into her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry. Pre-order your copy of Connie: A Memoir and get your free ticket now! Connie Chung is […]
Join us for a celebration of writer Zara Chowdhary's memoir The Lucky Ones, in conversation with Nur Nasreen Ibrahim! Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of Zara Chowdhary's memoir The Lucky Ones! Zara will be joined by journalist, television producer, and writer Nur Nasreen Ibrahim. In 2002, Zara Chowdhary is sixteen years old […]
Come meet other folx in the community, eat some food and maybe pick up a free book or two! As part of the Asian American Literature Festival, we wanted to make a chill space for Trans, Intersex, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive People to meet and hang out! We'll have some snacks and drinks, a book […]
The 1990 Institute is pleased to invite you to our Teachers Workshop: Asian American Identity: Immigration History and Transgenerational Impact, held virtually, on Thursday, September 20, 2024 at 4 pm […]
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will focus on the “untold story” of the Vietnamese Fishermen’s Association vs. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan […]
Catherine Chung and Johnny Nguyen (Asian Women For Health), and Preston Dang (WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific), will discuss their current collaborative two-year research study project, ACCESS-PD: Advancing Comprehensive Care & Enhancing Service Standards in Parkinson’s Disease among Asian Americans.
Join us for a fun and interactive series where we read and workshop unfinished screenplays at the Film Lab!Join us for the "Unfinished Works Screenplay Reading and Workshop" series hosted by the Film Lab! This in-person event will take place at 20 Cooper Sq. Get ready to dive into the world of screenwriting and gain […]
Two cousins and their mothers confront changes generated by the past and the passing of time. In Los Angeles, one cousin faces her immigrant mother’s dementia while, in Tokyo, the […]
Hawaiʻi literature reading, writer talk story, and preview of coming attractions! All the scoops for books in 2024 and beyond. This virtual event is part of the 2024 Asian American Literature Festival celebrating 'Cosmic Kinship.' From September 14-22, this festival aims to make literature accessible to all through inclusive and hybrid events, fostering a literary […]
A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club.
Think!Chinatown’s Afternoon Tea 下午茶 series is back this year for a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration! In observation of the Mid-Autumn Festival (it’s September 17th this year), we invite you to join us in exploring the rich cultural heritage of mooncakes and tea. From flaky crust and soft snowskin mooncakes to flavorful coconut and lotus fillings, taste […]
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – a time for families to get […]
Join us for a marathon reading uplifting and celebrating Palestinian voices as part of the Asian American Literature Festival!Organized by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Reorienting Reads, and our friends and associates, we invite you to join us for a marathon reading uplifting and celebrating Palestinian voices as part of the 2024 Asian American Literature […]
Learn election day related terms in Cantonese and encourage your families to vote for Cantonese learners of any level. From telling someone your political party to explaining the process of […]
Yardbird Productions and The Institute of Jazz Studies present the AAPI Jazz Fest Showcase in collaboration with the American Dream Mall!The 2024 AAPI Jazz Fest Showcase brings you an incredible lineup of three outstanding jazz bands from the NJ/NYC area. Hosted by AAPI Jazz Fest, Yardbird Productions, and The Institute of Jazz Studies, this event […]
Join organizers and participants of the 2024 Asian American Literature Festival to hear from readers and guests and collectively share in our takeaways from the week. Tanzila Ahmed, Aria Curtis, Tiana Nobile, Mohamad Saleh, Gein Wong
The Center on Asian Americans and the Law presents ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail—a documentary about the saga of the Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings Bank in Chinatown, […]
APAICS Technology Summit, taking place on September 25-26 on YouTube and Facebook Live! The APAICS Technology Summit brings together community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA & NH/PI community and the nation […]
Chinese Americans constitute about 5.5 million people and are the largest share of the Asian American population. Despite this fast-growing electorate, Chinese Americans have faced a surge in racism in everyday life, been historically underrepresented in politics and policy, and the specific policy preferences and political behaviors of those same Chinese Americans are unknown. So […]
Join the Asian American Education Project for a live, virtual workshop that will help educators gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of incorporating graphic novels into their classrooms, with a particular emphasis on APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) graphic novels. Participants will enhance their knowledge of these graphic novels and discover how they […]
On behalf of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), please join us in the nation’s capital on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for our AA and NHPI Policy Summit. This day-long, in-person event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s leadership, accomplishments, and continued commitment to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity […]
This mixer promises a night of joy, community, and celebration!Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)! This evening honors the festival’s rich traditions with an array of engaging activities. Join a mahjong lesson and game led by expert instructor Sokie Lee—ideal for both beginners and seasoned players. Immerse yourself in […]
In honor of Hawaiian History Month, join us to learn more about Queen Lili’uokalani (1891-1893), the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai’i. This workshop will focus on the […]
A day of unbeatable inspiration. The Juggernaut is back with its second annual summit on September 27, 2024 in New York City.Join us for a day of unbeatable inspiration.The Juggernaut is back with our annual summit on September 27, 2024 at Neuehouse Penthouse in New York City, gathering South Asian leaders across entertainment, business, technology, […]
Presented in part by the 2024 Brooklyn Book FestivalP&T Knitwear, in conjunction with the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival, is pleased to present The Dark Heart: Thrillers, Killers, and the Art of Obsession! Follow three storytellers down the world’s dark alleyways for a night of international crime. New York Times-bestselling author Flynn Berry conjures double agents, […]
Watch some of the funniest South Asian American comedians from New York City as well from all around the U.S. and the world. Every show also features a non-South-Asian guest performer, just to keep the spice level under 5. Our house shows at Broadway Comedy Club regularly feature New York’s best South Asian Comedians as […]
Did you know that September 28th is World Cyanotype Day? Try your hand at this early form of photography with teaching artist Yu Rong!Did you know that September 28th is World Cyanotype Day? Try your hand at this early form of photography with teaching artist Yu Rong! Use paper shapes, leaves, and more to compose […]
Sabrina Wu・Sat, Sept. 28・ 7:00pm Doors・7:30pm ShowSabrina Wu is a Brooklyn-based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They recently made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. Variety Magazine recently named Wu one of the 10 Comics to Watch.In 2022, Just […]
Join us for this Viewpoints program bringing together three iconic directors of world cinema: Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), and Deepa Mehta (Water), in a conversation moderated by Aroon Shivdasani. Three filmmakers of Punjabi background, this "Bhenji Brigade" has made significant contributions to film with their fierce creative visions, and […]
Trailblazing journalist Connie Chung tells all in her witty and insightful debut memoir. From iconic interviews to behind-the-scenes showdowns, Connie tracks a groundbreaking career of tenacious reporting, following Chung from local TV to the world stage as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated industry. In conversation with Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with […]
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce its 14th Annual VOICES Conference on October 1-2, 2024, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. VOICES is an annual conference that gathers healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore and discuss health equity and health justice in eliminating disparities […]
A Grand Rounds with Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA GRAND ROUNDS 24 Big Ways the 2024 Election Outcomes Will Affect Health & Public Health About the event Are you planning to vote in the November 2024 elections? If not, you may want to reconsider. Your vote and the outcomes of the Presidential, Congressional, and […]
Presented by the NYU Center for Black Visual Culture. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. REGISTER As the 2024 presidential election nears, filmmaker Maximina Juson participates a virtual discussion about her film One Person, One Vote?, an eye-opening look at the US Electoral College, its slavery origins, and impact on American politics today through […]
Join AAWW for a celebration of short story collections by Aruni Kashyap and Puloma Ghosh, in conversation with writer Nur Nasreen Ibrahim!Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of Aruni Kashyap’s short story collection The Way You Want to Be Loved and Puloma Ghosh's short story collection Mouth! Aruni and Puloma will be joined […]
Dive into the explosion of Asian entertainment in America. Learn why K-Pop & Korean dramas, Japanese anime, Chinese and Bollywood movies and are taking over, and how social media is fueling the trend. Based on a comprehensive survey of 2,000 American adults, our webinar explores the reasons behind this phenomenon and which demographic groups are […]
Art at Americas Society and Asia Art Archive in America are pleased to present "Ghost Stories x Asia Art Archives in America: A conversation with the Asianish Collective." Join us in person on Wednesday, October 2, at 6:00 pm for a panel conversation with founders of the Asianish collective Cecile Chong, Gabriel de Guzman, and […]
Join us to explore how art and cultural organizing play a crucial role in driving forward justice movements!The Role of Art & Cultural Organizing in Justice MovementsArts and cultural organizing have played central roles in our justice movements. For many artists and cultural workers art serves as a spark to ignite action, counter erasure, challenge […]
This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories. Several AAPI authors will be highlighted, and ways to introduce these authors and their work in an age-appropriate way will be presented. Points of consideration on how to choose appropriate literature with respectful AAPI representation […]
In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORIACHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of […]
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth […]
Key to Change: Unleashing Asian American Power is an impactful conference exploring the rising influence of Asian Americans in public and civic life, from national elections to local communities. With the general election just weeks away, join AAF on Friday, October 4 at 1:00 PM for an engaging presentation and panels on the growth of […]
Manu Bhagavan will present his biography of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, based on eight years of research.Author/professor Aruni Kashyap will read from his new novel, The Way You Want to Be Loved (Gaudy Boy, 2024).At a New Delhi conference, an Assamese writer is interrogated on why he writes about magical folktales instead of the insurgencies. A […]
What can leaders (and the rest of us) do to keep up with ever-increasing and shifting demands driven from societal changes? Multiple, transformational changes have been suddenly thrust upon the world — the evolving conversation around diversity initiatives, AI upskilling, post-pandemic trauma, delivering more with less, unprecedented shifts in politics, and more. Organizations and individuals […]
Saturday, October 5 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm The National Theatre makes its triumphant arrival with bunraku theater in New York City for the first time in 32 years! Witness a stunning production of traditional Japanese puppet theater, with two quintessential climaxes from bunraku repertoire: Date Musume Koi no Higanoko (Oshichi, the Greengrocer’s Daughter) and Sonezaki Shinju (The Love […]
Come join us at the 2024 Korean Festival & Parade for a day full of traditional music, dance, food, and performances!Welcome to the 2024 Korean Festival & Parade!Come join us in Manhattan's Koreatown for a day filled with vibrant cultural celebrations, delicious food, and lively performances. We will also be hosting our very own K-POP […]
Learn about the unique mechanics of bunraku in this closer look at Japanese traditional puppetry, led by members of Japan’s National Theatre! Master puppeteers will demonstrate key techniques of one-person […]
As part of our Youth Program, Turning Point for Women and Families hosts an annual Summit addressing bullying, racism, and discrimination, as well as avenues of empowerment for youth to […]