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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 […]
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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) […]
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What happened when chop suey, a Chinese dish with American roots, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press […]
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Please join author Tony Tulathimutte as we discuss his collection of short stories Rejection : Fiction. Booksigning to follow Q&A. From the Whiting and O. Henry–winning author of Private Citizens (“the first great millennial novel,” New York Magazine), an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos. Tony is author […]
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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 September 2nd at 7 pm ET. Readers must […] |
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A4 brings together Asian diasporic artists from experimental/countercultural music scenes and community leaders to discuss the lack of access Asian diasporic communities have to countercultural arts. Artists in the diaspora, especially those who work within experimental and countercultural scenes, often challenge traditional boundaries of genre and aesthetics. In doing so, they often look inward towards […]
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface discusses her highly anticipated new novel Katabasis, where academic rivals team up for a magical road trip through Hell. Join us for a sharp, funny, and unmissable evening with R. F. Kuang about ambition, magic, and what it takes to survive grad school... and the underworld. In conversation with Alice Sola Kim at 7PM and Weike […]
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Please join Thirdworld Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY for talk on sound recording and making films with documentary filmmaker and sound mixer Emily Strong.
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A futuristic sci-fi play in NYC—robots, memory cubes, and a society that forgot what it meant to be human. Synopsis/ Five AI researchers from the Human Research Institute discover a mysterious Memory Cube buried in a long-forgotten Gold Vault beneath Manhattan. It contains something unimaginable: a living record of human consciousness from the year 2051. […]
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A deadpan, wildly imaginative collection of stories that slices clean through the mundanity and absurdity of modern life, An Oral History of Atlantis is the newest collection of short stories from Ed Park, the author of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Same Bed Different Dreams. In this utterly original collection, […]
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"In the world of food, Yasmin Khan is a beacon of humanity and light." —Hetty Lui McKinnon Event guidelines: Each ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card. Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. A signing will follow […]
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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 […]
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Join us for a launch event with contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei, discussing his new book, Ai Weiwei Handbook. Join us for a launch event with contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei, discussing his new book, Ai Weiwei Handbook, the latest volume in the new series from No More Rulers. Joining Ai in conversation […]
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We’re back for year two of the Mid-Autumn Block Party — an immersive celebration bridging heritage with modern creativity. This event builds on last year’s incredible turnout to support even more small businesses, drive local foot traffic, and showcase the vibrancy of our community through food, art, music, and cultural programming. Following last year’s incredible turnout, this […]
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Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City in September 2025 at Think!Chinatown’s Studio. Discount Code 25% […]
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"No one outruns their past, and mine just caught up with me." - Vin Diesel - F9 About the show: New York City based storyteller, comedian, and AAPI activist Edward Yoo Pokropski has been touring, Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A. around the U.S. for the past three years. A comedy show meets a TED […]
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Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City in September 2025 at Think!Chinatown's Studio. This exhibition launch commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon—a pivotal moment in Vietnamese history and the diaspora experience. Following the NYC debut, Our […]
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Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City ifrom Nov 1, 2025 to Jan 18. 2026 at Think!Chinatown's Studio. Nov 1-Jan 18, 2026: New York City Thursday & Fridays 3-6pm except on holidays Partial Display This exhibition commemorates the 50th […]
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Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of South Asia at the South Asian Summer Fest in Jersey City—a free, family-friendly outdo Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of South Asia at the South Asian Summer Fest in Jersey City—a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration open to all! Enjoy live performances including Bhangra, Bollywood, and […]
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Celebrating books, ideas, and dialogue, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” — returns to New York in 2025, presenting a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, and performers. This year, the vibrant energy of […]
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Film Lab is launching a free podcast series that will run September 8 through October 28 designed to connect artists and creatives, especially Asian American women, with access to industry insiders, mentorship and advice. The series includes Sundance's Jandiz Cardoso, Erin Quill on arts and activism, Dean John J. Chin of AAARI CUNY on the […]
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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 […] 
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Janet Yang, Pioneer in Film and Entertainment Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the sixth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event that […] 
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A spectacular all-star show with the city’s most accomplished AAPI performers curated and hosted by New York’s original comedy dragon ladies – notorious comedienne/rapper Kate Siahaan-Rigg alongside child star-turned-Broadway-actress Olivia Oguma. Come be thrilled by the virtuostic skills of Jazz world fave Helen Sung, the comedy of rising star Julia Shiplett, original music by Broadway baby and new wave rocker Sam […]
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The peer-reviewed comedy talkshow where science comes to life! Science, Tonight is a late-night comedy talk show with guests scientists who are prepared, and improvisers who are not, to talk about science. Host Dr. Mark Popinchalk and the Science, Tonight reporting team are going to have their hands full keeping the show on the road […]
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Join us for a candid conversation with three filmmaker-activists working at the intersection of media and movement-building. FREE, In-person 9/10 (Wed) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM) […]
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Join the incomparable Maxine Hong Kingston, alongside bestselling and award-winning authors Aimee Liu and Pete Hsu, in a riveting conversation moderated by Lily Hoang at Commonwealth Club World Affairs in […]
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The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. The New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New […]
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A4 discount with code ARTS20 for 20% off tickets! The Porch on Windy Hill blends Appalachian, Old Time and Bluegrass songs with a deeply personal, contemporary story of discovery and reconciliation. The show follows Mira, a biracial Korean American classical violinist, and her folk-song-collector boyfriend Beckett as they escape pandemic isolation in Brooklyn and journey to […]
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Activities will include poster printmaking, writing stories, creating zines, recording oral histories and 3D scanning personal objects.Natalia Nakazawa Artist Activation: Opening Celebration 2025Friday, September 12, 2025 | TBDHow can we visualize our journeys? What have you brought with you? What is important to bring into the future? Inspired by the words of Matsuo Bashō, “the […]
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Get ready to click-clack your way to a great cause! Join us for a lively Mahjong Night where you can play for fun and make a difference. Event Details: Grab your tiles and get ready to roll! Join us for a Mahjong Night on Friday, September 12th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET! For […]
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Mizna presents a special New York City reading for our forthcoming issue, 26.1 Kindred Mizna presents a special New York City reading with an electric roster of authors who will be published in our forthcoming issue, Mizna 26.1: Kindred—Sara Deniz Akant, Nancy Agabian, Farah Barqawi, and Malvika Jolly. Join us on September 12, 2025 at […]
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Friendship Market will have a curation of over 80 small business vendors on September 13+14 in Dumbo, Brooklyn. This market is more than just a popup event, it's a network of real genuine friends who want to uplift their community together so you know the selection and vibes will be 💯 Come celebrate small businesses […]
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Join the weekend of family friendly fun, culture, art and learning with Indigenous dancers, drummers, and artisan craft and food vendors. Join Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that sustains the Prospect Park in partnership with the city, Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective, which brings together Lunáapeew/Lenape communities who have been displaced across Turtle Island (North America), and American Indian Community House, which […]
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Mekong NYC is excited to host New York City’s first ever book launch of “Introducing Đàn Tranh Techniques & Expressions: Tablatures, Illustrations, Tales, and Songs.” Join us in a guided conversation with the authors, Anh Thu Phan and Ngo Thanh Nhan, and editor, Kim To! Enjoy a performance of the songs featured in the book, […]
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Carnegie Hill Concerts Presents: Shabnam Abedi and Joe Block SunSets is a donation-based, intimate, and unplugged afternoon concert experience. Shabnam Abedi and Joe Block met as classmates at Juilliard and have since built a powerful musical partnership. Heard often at New York venues like Mezzrow and Dizzy’s, their diverse repertoire spans the Great American Songbook, […]
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Rice and Spice : All Asian Female Comedy Show challenges the Asian women stereotypes by amplifying Asian women’s comedic chops.
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Across the country, migrants and refugees are living in fear as the nation confronts a pivotal moment in our history. Sweeping state-level restrictions along with drastic changes in national policies […]
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Let’s Bring Some Asian Joy to the Theatre! Calling all AANHPI creatives and arts administrators in theatre, television, and film—you’re invited to a joyful gathering at Signature Theatre hosted by Signature Resident Artist Lauren Yee and Signature Staff Member Gaven D. Trinidad. Come through for free pizza, great vibes, and a chance to connect with fellow AANHPI artists and storytellers. Whether you’re […]
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Join Rajiv Mohabir for a workshop on writing about the environment! Writing about the environment is not the province of the rich, the country-dwelling, and the white poet. Asian American poets and writers have been expanding their ideas of the natural world to be expansive, including human-made structure and infrastructures as being natural. They write […]
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The annual Impact Summit & Gala is the leading national event for South Asian American changemakers—bringing together elected officials, organizers, advocates, and community leaders. This year’s theme, Desis Persist: Our Stories, Our Strength, honors the resilience of our communities and the urgency of this moment. Join us in Washington, D.C. for two days of inspiration, action, and celebration—culminating […]
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A two-day gathering attending to Indigenous presence and relations in New York City coinciding with the fall equinox. This gathering brings together a variety of autonomous events that take place in several settings across the city. We have included location details here and with further information in the discrete Line-up descriptions above for your ease. […] 
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Current initiatives to restrict birthright citizenship would have broad implications for many American communities. Why does the US have birthright citizenship? How have immigrants and other populations shaped US citizenship, […]
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Join us for a conversation with graphic novel publishers Drawn + Quarterly featuring Tom Gauld, Lee Lai, and Mimi Pond. Discover the most anticipated graphic novels to come out this Fall from publisher Drawn + Quarterly. Physics for Cats by Tom Gauld Tom Gauld returns with Physics for Cats, his second collection of science-based cartoons […]
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Yang Shuangzi’s novel, Taiwan Travelogue, is a penetrating analysis of identity issues in Taiwan.Speakers:Yang Shuang-zi, authorLin King, writer and translatorModerator:Andrew J. Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Columbia UniversityYang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue, translated by Lin King, received the U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2024 and […] |
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The Future Starts Here: How Asian Consumers Shape Tomorrow Join us at the 3AF 2025 Asian Marketing Summit, Sept. 18-19 at the Biltmore Hotel in LA — or attend virtually! Explore how Asian consumers are shaping the future of marketing. Hear from top industry leaders, uncover key insights, and stay ahead of the curve. Featured […]
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The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands. PIFF endeavors to be a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—celebrating, showcasing and cultivating the stories, art, talent and cultural resources of the Pacific […]
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Join AAWW for Ctrl+Alt+Lit, a celebration of alternative literatures and countercanons! From Tumblr threads to self-published novels, alternative literature is rewriting how we tell stories and who gets to tell them. Ctrl+Alt+Lit will explore how alt-lit remixes cultural narratives and creates community beyond traditional publishing, diving into a world shaped by parasocial relationships, the internet, […]
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Literary Thursdays: Sanibel, Author of “To Have and Have More” Told through the eyes of a Korean girl adopted into a wealthy white family, this darkly funny debut novel explores casual racism, privilege, and the complexities of friendship. Meet the author and join the conversation on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/5ck
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Free bhangra dance lessons, happy hour, dinner & drinks, live DJs, & more! Come out for dining, drinking, and dancing at SOB's in Soho NYC.Welcome to Bhangra Dance: a dinner & drinks happy hour with bhangra dance classes and live DJs spinning bhangra beats!Enjoy a night dancing & drinking with friends, family, partners, and more […] |
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Join AAWW and BKBF for a roundtable of Korean/American authors, featuring Alice Sola Kim, Cathy Park Hong, Ed Park, Gina Chung, and Jane Kim Join AAWW and Brooklyn Bookfest for a roundtable of Korean/American authors, featuring Alice Sola Kim, Cathy Park Hong, Ed Park, Gina Chung, Hannah Bae, and Jane Kim! __ Cathy Park Hong’s […]
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Join this annual gathering of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander entrepreneurs & all small business owners. The 2025 National ACE’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings […]
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The Indo-American Arts Council presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 6pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W 55th St, New York, NY. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online. The Erasing Borders Dance Festival, New York’s premier Indian dance festival, is […]
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Join The Serica Initiative and the Katonah Museum of Art for a special guided exploration of contemporary Asian art in New York City. Led by renowned curator Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, […]
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Densho Content Director Brian Niiya will join this panel hosted by the Santa Fe Internment Camp Descendants Group to explore and discuss the parallels between Hawai‘i Issei arrests, detentions, and internment during World War II, and how the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is being invoked today.
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Join Wendy Xu and Chris Kindred for a workshop on writing for graphic novels! Curious about the professional process of creating a graphic novel? Join Wendy Xu and Chris Kindred for a weekend intensive where they take you step by step through the craft of combining script writing and art direction, with forays into the […]
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Presented by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop From horror poets to literary sci-fi novelists, genre and form boundaries are more porous than ever, especially for Asian American artists and storytellers. This multi-disciplinary panel of Asian American authors and artists – Samira Asma-Sadeque, Siyang Lim, Katie Yee – who challenge normative conventions, from blending forms to redefining the […]
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Join us for the first Satya//Sama pop up!! Satya//Sama (Sanksrit for truth // tranquility) is an initiative led by Srutha Komaravolu and Anna Nirmala that seeks to cultivate community and culture through the roots of yoga and ancient South Asian practices. There will be a 30 min guided meditation, 60 min vinyasa flow led by […]
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A dance and film event marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Chizuko Kotani Chizuko Kotani is a Japanese choreographer, dancer, and founder of P Company. As the daughter of atomic bomb survivors, she has long carried the emotional legacy of war. Her activism with the “Chernobyl […]
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This panel will explore the critical role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) in advancing educational equity and student success through research, practice, and policy. Featuring insights from educational researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates, the discussion will highlight how AANAPISIs elevate the voices and experiences of AANHPI students and communities. Khydeeja […]
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Join us for an unforgettable night of conversation, insight, and reflection as we welcome acclaimed author-journalists M. Gessen and Paola Ramos, as well as creator of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, in conversation with Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) president and CEO Dr. Carmen Rojas, onstage at the Symphony Space in NYC. Organized people power is the antidote to authoritarianism. From […]
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Starring Chris Chinn and Les J.N. Mau with Brian Tong Stage Management by Mars Juno Bartolome Neri ABOUT THE PLAY Howard and Sam, two American Asian men in their 60s meet in a Honolulu cemetery, with Howard visiting the gravesite of his mother and Sam visiting the gravesite of his husband. They strike up a […]
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A 6-week book club and virtual community centered on a groundbreaking memoir that bridges neuroscience, colonization, disability justice, and embodied resistance. Don’t miss our fall SpeakOut Book Club! We’re reading Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing by award-winning writer and narrative strategist Jen Soriano—a groundbreaking memoir-in-essays that bridges neuroscience, colonization, disability justice, and embodied resistance. Together we’ll explore […]
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Is the current movement towards deglobalization just part of a cycle that has had its ups and downs, or are we in a structural movement towards a more permanent isolation […]
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Award winning chef Melissa King blends her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood in her debut cookbook Join us for a conversation with Top Chef: All-stars champion Melissa King to celebrate her debut cookbook, a collection of unforgettable recipes crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her family, in restaurants, and on […]
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Join acclaimed biographers Jeff Chang (Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America) and Katie Gee Salisbury (Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong) for a timely and powerful conversation about two iconic trailblazers who redefined what it meant to be Asian American in the reels […]
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For many AANHPI professionals, going from being an individual contributor to leader isn’t just about promotions. We have to navigate stereotypes, cultural expectations, and building space where representation may be limited. This panel brings together AANHPI communications leaders who’ve taken the journey, to share their candid experiences. From finding your voice to advocating for yourself […]
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APIDAs were once excluded from entering the U.S. The Civil Rights Movement spearheaded by Black Americans led to the revision of discriminatory laws including immigration laws—leading to the passage of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Today, APIDAs are the fastest growing population in the U.S. This workshop shows activities for students to examine […]
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In 2001, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1,200 people, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: […]
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The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education conference brings together educators, administrators, and advocates committed to advancing equity and inclusion for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Under the theme “Connecting Our Canoes,” the conference emphasizes the interconnectedness of our collective journey in higher education, as we navigate systemic challenges, celebrate cultural resilience, and chart […]
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Amaterasu Za, New York’s only bilingual Japanese-English theater company, presents the New York premiere of From Trinity to Trinity, a powerful one-woman play based on the autobiographical writings of Kyoko Hayashi, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The play follows Hayashi’s 1999 pilgrimage to the Trinity Site in New Mexico, where the bomb that changed her life was first tested. Performed […]
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a darkly funny, haunting story of asian guilt and belonging, blending comedy, horror, and drama in a striking new immigrant play Not Our Home, Not Our Home is a bold new asian american play brought to life by an all-Asian American cast and underscored by a lush original score. this original work confronts guilt, identity, and […]
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In July, Congress passed their budget reconciliation package, which drastically increased funding for deportations while slashing funding for Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical programs that provide for people’s basic needs. These decisions have far-reaching consequences for Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities across the country. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Join SEARAC on Thursday, Sept. 25, at […]
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Join AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou's Where Are You Really From, featuring Delia Cai! Join AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou's Where Are You Really From, featuring Delia Cai! __ A mail order bride from Taiwan is packed up in a cardboard box and sent via express shipping to California, […] 
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Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi September 25th – December 13th, 2025 Talkin’ Bout a Revolution is a solo exhibition spotlighting the work of Pyaari Azaadi, formerly known as Jaishri Abichandani. Taking its title from Tracy Chapman’s iconic 1988 song, the exhibition reflects Azaadi’s lifelong commitment to art, activism, and community. Known for her fearless […]
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Join a MOCA educator for a neighborhood walking tour of Chinatown past and present! Uncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods! This walking tour explores how both everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community. Together, trace the transformation of the area from […]
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The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Echoes of Arrival, a powerful collection of immigrant stories. Through intimate performances blending storytelling, music, and dance, the cast shares their poignant first encounters with the United States and the bittersweet reality of leaving their homelands behind. These personal narratives illuminate the courage, resilience, and complexities […]
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Spotlighting Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat and her moving, memory-rich work Of Dishes and Dreams. Join us for an intimate evening spotlighting award-winning Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat, whose bold, emotionally resonant works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural inheritance. As one of the few Asian American choreographers making waves in the contemporary dance […]
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In conjunction with the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation" at China Institute Gallery Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery presents a one-day symposium where featured artists, curators, and scholars explore and address key themes and questions raised by the exhibition. Through seven talks and panels, we will explore the breadth and […]
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H T Tsiang with actress Joanna Moore in a 1960s TV program The Original is an immersive walking tour through Greenwich Village with Michael Salgarolo following the strange, hilarious life of Chinese […]
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Discover the vibrant contemporary Asian culture through Design Markets, Delicious Food, Panel Talk at AAAAH! Weekend! Welcome to AAAAH WEEKEND - Asian Cultural Festival | The borrowed Edge「他山之石」 Inspired by the Chinese idiom “他山之石，可以攻玉” (“stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade”), this festival explores how new perspectives and cultural exchange spark creativity […]
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12 events,Celebrate the Asian American Studies Program and the inaugural Helen Zia Deputy Director, Daniel Woo, Dr. Woo will be in conversation with Helen Zia on Asian American Activism,Civil Rights and a Better Tomorrow Friday, October 17, 4 pm–6 pm Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute 47-49 65th Street (between Park and Madison aves) Helen Zia is […] |
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2025 Has Been Devastating for AANHPI Communities. Here’s What Funders Need to Know. Register Over this past year, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have faced increasing attacks. Massive federal budget cuts and spending freezes. Immigration enforcement targeting legal residents and students. The elimination of civil rights protections that took decades to build. […]
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The program will feature: A conversation with former ASAPer and ELL student, Aqida Rama, and community leaders about the unique challenges facing AAPI ELL students and families. The official launch of our new case study which centers student perspectives that shed light on barriers AAPI ELL students may face and recommendations for how best to […]
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An evening of performances featuring Li-Ming Hu and Charmaine Poh. The Goethe-Institut New York is pleased to present an evening of performances featuring Li-Ming Hu (b. 1987 in New Zealand, lives in New York City) and Charmaine Poh (b. 1990 in Singapore, lives in Berlin). These performances are held in conjunction with the exhibition, Likenesses: […]
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Hairy Butthole is a one-person show featuring Youngmi Mayer based on the Korean saying "If you laugh while crying, hair will grow out of your butthole." The show follows highlights of her life based loosely on her memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. It is a sad comedy show designed to make the audience laugh and cry at the […]
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Screening of YELLOW FACE, A recording of the 2024 Broadway production by Great Performances on PBS We invite you to join us for this special screening and thought-provoking conversation. Agenda 5:30 - 7:40 pm Screening of Film & Panel Discussion 7:40 - 8:30 pm Reception Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang’s comedy from Roundabout Theatre Company stars Daniel […]
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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 sophomore reading of this series will take place on September 30th at 7 pm […] |
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Asian American founders on finding the support to build, sustain and thrive in the restaurant industry. **This event will be online only** Megan Nakano, Executive Director and Founder of the […]
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▦ Speakers: Albert Cheng, Vice President, Head of Prime Video Richard Lui, NBC/MSNBC News Anchor Nicole Dungca, Reporter, The Washington Post and President, Asian American Journalists Association ▦ Moderator: Peter Young, Chairman of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative and Committee of 100 member ▦ Time: 5:00 pm EST (Panel) 6:00 pm EST (Virtual Networking) Asian […]
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iA Tatou Festival Program. Presented by Te Ao Mana. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. In partnership with the Tatou Festival, the A/P/A Institute at NYU hosts a special screening several poignant short films by Native filmmakers from the Pacific, followed by wala’au with the artists and their collaborators. The program will feature artists […]
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Brooklyn Public Library welcomes George Takei to Central Library's Grand Lobby for a conversation about the transformative power of books and the dangerous trend of censorship. The event is free and open to the public. A pioneering author, actor and activist, George Takei is the honorary chair of Banned Books Week 2025. This annual nationwide event highlights […]
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Ocean Vuong, internationally acclaimed author and NYU Creative Writing Program Professor, reads from his latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Reading followed by a conversation with NYU Creative Writing Program Director Deborah Landau. The event will conclude with a signing/reception in the Skirball lower lobby, with books for sale courtesy of McNally Jackson. Writer, professor, and photographer, Ocean Vuong is the […]
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Join us for a fast, joyful 60-minute virtual launch that blends art, storytelling, and action to get you ready for CWA 2025! Join us on October 2, from 3 to 4 pm PT for a joyful 60-minute virtual kickstart that blends art, storytelling, and action to get you ready for the Cultural Week of Action […] |
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Please join us in commemorating the 14th anniversary of Pvt. Danny Chen's death and honoring his legacy. We will gather at Pvt. Danny Chen Way, a street named in his honor, to remember Danny and reaffirm our commitment to ending racial harassment and hazing in the military. Your presence will help keep his story alive and send a powerful message. Date: Friday, October 3, […]
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Join us for the opening of ‘Rising Lotus,’ a collection of imaginative ceramic jars by artist Michelle Wen on Friday, October 3rd // 6-8pm. Wing on Wo is thrilled to present ‘Rising Lotus,’ a collection of imaginative ceramic jars by artist Michelle Wen. Inspired by her childhood visits to Chinatown, Michelle creates a collection that […]
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Resonance is an immersive AAPI+ dance and night market experience created by choreographer David Cartahena Lee and Samaw Dance. On October 4–5, 2025, We Are Here Brooklyn will come alive with interactive booths, art, and community offerings, followed by a performance exploring identity, resilience, and queer AAPI+ stories through contemporary and street dance. Tickets are […]
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Picnic, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. October 4 – November 2, 2025 Flux IV, 56-21 2nd Street Open Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm or by appointment Flux Factory is pleased to present The Diaspora is Home, a solo exhibition by Xyza Cruz Bacani. This exhibition presents photographs of the Asian American diaspora, from portraits in living rooms to scenes […]
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The mission of Viet Film Fest is to celebrate Vietnamese stories and voices in cinema. As the largest international Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora, Viet Film Fest showcases the best creative work by and about Vietnamese people. Our award-winning films have been screened in numerous cities and countries. Viet Film Fest was created in […]
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A day-long festival of NYC’s Asian-American Arts & Food Scene, featuring performance artists, creators, musicians/DJs, chefs, and artisans. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 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. Proceeds also go to making the festival a reality. Our […]
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Promoting South Asian Performing Arts at the Heart of NYC, Presented by Aalokam Aalokam is excited to announce the 4th Annual We R Dancing Dance Festival. Initially launched in 2022 by Bharathi Penneswaran, the founder of Aalokam, the vision of the festival was to amplify, support, and celebrate the artistic expression of the Indian Classical […]
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Join us at our 2025 Korean Festival & Parade for a day of delectable Korean cuisine, traditional dance, K-pop and more! 🎉 Join Us for the Annual Korean Festival & Parade in Koreatown NYC! 🎉 Celebrate Korean culture, community, and creativity at our biggest event of the year! The Korean Festival & Parade brings together […]
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Glowing lanterns, sweet reunions, and Mid-Autumn magic! Glowing lanterns, sweet reunions, and Mid-Autumn magic! Join us for an afternoon of Mid-Autumn tales, drop-in arts & crafts, mooncake making, and more on October 4, 2–5 PM. Check back shortly to see the full schedule of events. Tickets: $8/person. Free for MyMOCA Family Level Members & kids […]
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Celebrate Mid-Autumn festival at The Hub, with local makers and small businesses! Vendors include locally baked mooncakes (with flavors inspired by Chinatown), mooncake-inspired jewelry, and so much more. Come support AAPI Small Businesses, and explore exclusive Mid-Autumn specials: Art & Design: Datum J Design Studio Ichiban Jewelry & Apparel: a/c space Lai Hing Jewelry Xanh Studio […]
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Open to the public, free of charge Ferries run between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Project Overview In celebration of Filipino American History Month, Kinding Sindaw brings the legendary Rinayung, the magical boat of Bantogen from the epic Darangen, to symbolically sail the Hudson River and dock at Governors Island. The daylong event highlights living […]
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Presented by The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY), FUN FEST JAPAN celebrates Japan and NYC with an all day Japanese cultural festival, featuring traditional performing arts and fun cultural activities for the whole family! Enjoy performances by JFDINY’s own Minbuza (Japanese Folk Dance), Samurai Sword Soul (Traditional Sword Fighting), and Taiko Masala […]
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The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 is tomorrow, October 6; in this class, we will talk about the traditions and customs, and the deeply rooted cultural meaning, behind this festival. Julia Adams is a certified Life Coach, a Songwriter and an educator at a private museum. She is also an expert in tea cultures, skilled in the […]
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