The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. Every Saturday from 4pm to midnight April. 12 to August 16 and September 13 to October […]
JAPAN Fes renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, with over 1,000,000 projected annual attendees and 2,000 vendors, we proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications […]
We are 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. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants, food vendors, artists and local communities. April 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day) […]
The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel, “Journey to the West,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion, individualism, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. Curator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl […]
The Lams of Ludlow Street Thomas Holton BAXTER ST is pleased to present The Lams of Ludlow Street, a solo exhibition by photographer Thomas Holton, presented as part of the organization’s Mid-Career Initiative. Spanning over two decades, this deeply personal body of work chronicles the evolving lives of a single Chinese-American family in Manhattan’s Chinatown, […]
Register to view the workshop recording, taking a deep dive into understanding systemic racism and global "modernity."Institutional Racism and "Modernity" (Recording)This session recording takes a deep dive into understanding systemic racism, with a focus on institutional racism as the historical engine of global “modernity.”All are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you […]
Explore themes of respect and dignity of all people, intervention vs. self care, and collective safety when it comes to protests/organizing.De-escalation 101: Finding Your Protest RoleJoin us on Thursday, July 3nd at 5PM PST / 8PM PST!In a time where we’re protesting for justice from a place of love, we’re asking the question, “How can […]
Nishant Batsha's expansive and poignant novel of love, radical ambition, and intellectual rebirth set at the dawn of World War I. Join us for a conversation with author Nishant Batsha to celebrate his new book, the extraordinary story of a marriage caught at the intersection of radical politics and everyday life. He'll be speaking with […]
LADY BUSHRA'S COMEDY VARIETY SHOW: Live at Don’t Tell Mama – New York City🎭 LADY BUSHRA'S COMEDY VARIETY SHOW: Live at Don’t Tell Mama – New York CityJoin international drag sensation and viral comedian Lady Bushra for a night of unfiltered laughter, fabulous flair, and high-camp chaos as she brings a brand new show to […]
David D. Ho “The Art and Science of Innovative Life Science Discovery” July 10, 2025 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time We are pleased to invite […]
Two video game creators go head-to-head in this delightful, queer enemies-to-lovers workplace romance. “A must-read for fans of queer romance...Tai’s storytelling is both fun and thought-provoking, making this debut a standout in contemporary romance fiction.”—Library Journal Meet the author and join the discussion on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/3Ht
Please join acclaimed author Henry Chang and our staff as we discuss his Chinatown detective/crime novel series (that started with Chinatown Beat) in the context of two recent non-fiction works on New York's Chinatown gangs and the NYPD--Peter Chin's In the Ghost Shadows and Mike Moy's Bad to Blue.
In its 24th year, New York Asian Film Festival is July 11-27, at Film at Lincoln Center and venues across NYC. NYAFF's mission is to foster cross-cultural dialog and understanding on a global scale, through the exciting experience of cinema. This year, NYAFF Brings Squid Game Villain, Shogun Wildcard, Asian A-Listers, and Rising Icons to […]
Join Mekong NYC for our first ever Queer Trans Southeast Asian (QTSEA) Prom! All identities and ages are welcome. If you have any questions, please email justin@mekongnyc.org. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025 Time: 6PM - 9PM, Door at 5:30PM Location: Lower East Side. Exact location will be sent upon receipt of RSVP Dress code: Dress to […]
NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and TikTok. 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 […]
Bear Mountain is a full contest celebration attracting over 500 Indigenous artists, educators, singers, dancers and performing groups. Bear Mountain Pow Wow Tickets can also be purchased at the front gate (Cash Only) Saturday, July 12th 11am-8pm/ Sunday, July 13th 11am -7pm Anthony Wayne Recreation Area at Harriman State Park Palisades Interstate Parkway, Stony […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening with NJ-based celebrity Chef Maricel (as seen on Food Network, PBS & Hulu) You’re Invited: A Culinary Celebration with Chef Maricel Gentile Join us for an unforgettable evening with NJ-based celebrity Chef Maricel Gentile (as seen on Food Network, PBS, and Hulu) as she celebrates the release of her […]
Join the APAICS Women's Collective at the next installment of the Women's Collective Office Hours series, "AA & NH/PI Women Commissioners." This installment will feature a dynamic conversation between various AA & […]
Join us for a conversation with Tracy Slater, author of the new book Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp, and […]
It’s an evening of art, ideas, and entanglements—join us for the launch of Winged Seeds, the exhibition catalogue that brings the textures of the show to your fingertips. This celebratory gathering brings together artist Jia Sung and graphic designer Rey Carlson in conversation, as they share the behind-the-scenes journey of crafting the zine—threading together themes […]
Join us in a discussion with the creative team behind the critically acclaimed comic anthology, The Horizon Experiment, a collection of five one-shots by some of the most celebrated names in comics, […]
"Often funny, and always unflinchingly honest, Song has created a Portrait of the Artist as a Young AAPI Woman." — David Henry Hwang P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome back Hyeseung Song to celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of her first book, Docile: a "profound and poetic meditation on the value of living" […]
Join us for an engaging evening that promises to deepen your understanding of American legal history! The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is thrilled to present the return of its Spotlight Series, a signature program featuring Chinese and Asian American luminaries sharing their distinctive journeys and expertise. This July, we are honored to host […]
When Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities are erased in data, we’re erased in real life too. It means we don’t get funding for our schools or language support for our families. It means our health data is inaccurate and our communities are misdiagnosed. It means our stories are overlooked in media, politics, and […]
Desi + QUEER + FAB In a world that feels divided, we’re choosing to come together again for NYC Pride this year. We’re choosing love over fear, unity over separation, and celebration over silence.This Pride we’re taking the dance party back to Cobble Fish on Pier 16 in downtown Manhattan for a sunset celebration of […]
Swing into summer with New Victory Dance, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It’s your family date with dance! Nai-Ni Chen […]
Following sold-out shows and multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre, “Coming Out to Dead People” is making its Joe’s Pub debut. This comedy solo show is based on the time when comedian Ricky Sim was grappling with the decision to come out to his Chinese-Malaysian immigrant mother, just as she […]
A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City! Laughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, India Tribune, and the New York Comedy Festival, this monthly event […]
Building solidarity across NYC’s expansive Caribbean community through the transformative power of art. Birds Flying Backwards: Healing Arts for Caribbean Solidarity Join us for a day of healing arts for Caribbean solidarity at MoCADA on Saturday, July 19 from 1-5 pm. We encourage folks to stay for the full program, and will be using the […]
Back by popular demand, join Womankind's Young Professionals Board for an uplifting self-defense and conditioning class with competitive bodybuilder and YPB member, Hargun Kalsi (Instagram: @thispunjabanlifts) and professional boxer, Jenna Maria (Instagram: @_jennag). All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting Womankind and survivors of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual […]
Come watch South Asian/Indian standup and sketch comedy at its finest! Unique event and great venue!! People love the disorganized format! Comedy is not meant to be organized y’all! Proceeds from show going to a designated CHARITY Andre Dang– host Sabeen Sadiq Mahesh Kotagi Rohan Mahashabde Rima Parikh Kunal Gupta Gautam Ponnapalli Neal Patel Bhavik […]
Stay safe while speaking out! Join us for Digital Security 101 for activists, organizers, and anyone from a community that may be targeted by online attacks and repression. Whether you're […]
Twelve early-career, NYC-based artists and collectives present new works that harness personal stories and ancestral global history to open portals for passage, transformation, and resistance. Ranging from painting and film to sculpture and performance, their works explore forces shaping our world: colonialism, migration, and environmental crisis. They search for healing out of historical trauma, investigate […]
Join us for an empowering talk series during Disability Pride Month where we celebrate uniqueness and the strength of our community.Inclusion Talk Series (Disability Pride Month) - Boldly BelongWelcome to our online event celebrating Disability Pride Month! Join us for our Inclusion Talk Series, where we will discuss important topics related to disability inclusion. Disability […]
The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are […]
Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films, a new online collection of 100+ films, spanning 80 years of footage, documenting the forced removal […]
Two founders discuss how intentional relationships can you help move from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Big career pivots don’t happen in a vacuum. In this virtual fireside chat, PerfectDD founder […]
Join us for a night celebrating books and besties at Melissa Joy Manning Jewelry! Join us for an evening celebrating books and besties with Katie Yee. Get a signed book, sip a margarita, buy some bling! The first 30 people who buy a book bundle ticket will receive a FREE pair of Melissa Joy Manning […]
Sarah had always lived through her books, seeking escape, self-definition, and rules for living. She built her life around reading, wrote criticism, and taught literature at an Ivy League university. Then, she was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown, and the world became an unreadable blank page. Sarah Chihaya’s memoir “Bibliophobia” is a searing and darkly […]
Please join Magnum Foundation on Thursday, July 24th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for an artist talk and conversation celebrating the launch of Betty Yu’s new art and photography book, Family Amnesia: Chinese American Resilience. Co-hosted by Magnum Foundation and Daylight Books, the evening will begin with a short reading by Betty Yu, the artist will […]
The Chinatown Night Market is back at Forsyth Plaza for our 5th year! Think!Chinatown's annual summer series of cultural art & food will run again at Forsyth Plaza for two events this summer. Since we've started this community gathering in 2021, this open-air cultural festival has always been a place for our community to come […]
Join AAJA and AAWW for a conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling! Join AAJA and AAWW for an enlivening conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling, featuring Vicky Nguyen and Youngmi Mayer! The panelists will reflect on the challenges of shifting from the fast-paced, fact-driven world of journalism to the slower, more […]
Ascend Engage, our premier annual leadership development and networking conference, connects talented business professionals across the career lifecycle—offering your organization a powerful platform to elevate its brand, empower emerging leaders, and engage in high-impact learning and mentorship. for AANHPIs.. July 28-30, 2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL Celebrate 20 years of Ascend at […]
Megan Nakano moderates a chat with Susan Chen of Madame Susan Sauces and Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss. **This event will be online only** Founders Susan Chen (Madame Susan Sauces) […]
Linda Tsao Yang , Former US Ambassador - “A Pioneer In Governance” Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the fourth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, […]
Join us for readings by Adlan Jackson, Ama Kwarteng, Kyle Carrero Lopez, May Teng, and Ruth Minah Buchwald!The Asian American Writers' Workshop is proud to host lactose intolerant (@lactoseintolerantnyc), an anti-clout reading series featuring writers of color in NYC.Join us for readings by Adlan Jackson, Ama Kwarteng, Kyle Carrero Lopez, May Teng, and Ruth Minah […]
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) 2025 National Convention will take place in Seattle, Washington, July 30-Aug 3. This year’s theme is Forging Our Legacies, Navigating the Future. We invite attendees to explore journalism’s evolving landscape while preparing for what lies ahead. Our annual convention brings together the AAJA community, provides opportunities to meet with […]
Join us for a screening of Slumlord Millionaire, a powerful documentary that exposes the David-and-Goliath struggles for housing justice in New York City. The film shines a light on the ordinary Brooklyn residents whose courageous fights against powerful landlords and developers reveal the depth of the housing crisis in our borough. From Sunset Park to Clinton […]
This summer, the 48th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) returns with in-person and online screenings, panels, and events across New York City from July 31 to August 10, 2025. Use Potluck Asian America's discount code "AAIFF48_POTLUCK" for 20% off screenings and events! Photo credits: Elena […]
The climate doesn’t care where emissions cuts come from; what matters is that the world transitions to renewable energy quickly and cheaply. If it’s significantly cheaper to install solar panels […]
Join AAWW for Alpha Beta Blah, a new reading series that removes the secret from secret society!The 2025 AAWW Margins fellows present “Alpha Beta Blah”, a new reading series that invites writers to come frat out with the fellows.The inaugural reading will take place on July 31st at 7 pm ET. Readers must submit a […]