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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
▦ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The New York State Office of Language Access (OLA) works to ensure meaningful language access in government services and programs for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). OLA supports state agencies in complying with language access laws, develops resources and training, and promotes equitable access to critical information and services for all New Yorkers. Roughly […]
One of Japan’s foremost modern fiction writers, Haruki Murakami is known for his surreal, unforgettable journeys through the human psyche. To celebrate the acclaimed author of Norwegian Wood, 1Q84 and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Japan Society and the hit podcast Selected Shorts present an evening of his stories read live on stage by actors from stage and screen. Featuring oddball characters, […]
With experimental dance by Chihiro CuteBeat, costumes, poetry, and Astroprojections by Amir Bey, and uplifting music by Saco Myoji on mbira This performance will harmonize with the Full Moon that occurs at 11:48 PM EDT that same night, as an evocation of the Moon’s Magic. It will feature a collaboration of the wide-ranging movement of […]
David Henry Hwang, “A Pioneering Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter” on October 7, 2025 at 6 pm ET. Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the sixth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature David Henry Hwang, “A Pioneering Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter” on October 7, 2025 at 6 […]
Join us at Brooklyn Heights Library to hear Hetty Lui McKinnon discuss her new book Linger with Emma Straub “ culinary life began with salad. A charred broccoli salad, to be specific. Crispy florets tossed with chickpeas and cooling mint, flecked with red chilli pepper and zested lemon peel, bathed in a garlicky caper oil. […]
Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and a panel of multi-disciplinary Asian American writers and artists for a vital discussion about organizing towards our collective liberation through the arts. For generations, Asian American organizers have harnessed the arts to spur change. Joining this tradition, community arts organizations and teaching artists curate events for learning and […]
Fearless residents and allies battle corrupt landlords and developers for their homes. With the film directors and activists speaking. SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE is a documentary focused on the housing crisis in NYC. In New York City’s most quickly gentrifying neighborhoods, a group of fearless residents, activists, and nonprofit attorneys fight corrupt landlords and developers for the […]
BPL Presents welcomes Brian Jones, a longtime educator whose Black History Is For Everyone explores how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are. Jones will be in conversation with Jamaal Bowman. Black history is under attack from powerful forces that seek to […]
2025 HABIBI FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AND LINEUP Wed, Oct 8: Maii Waleed + Layale Chaker Thur, Oct 9: Maii Waleed + Rasha Nahas Fri, Oct 10: Mohamed Abozekry Sextet + TBA Sat, Oct 11: Rasha Nahas + TBA Sun, Oct 12: Mohamed Abozekry Sextet + Huda Asfour Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of […]
Join us for a #DVAM talk on intimate partner violence & immigrant rights. Learn legal protections, resources & how to support survivors! Join us as we discuss the intersection of […]
Noreen Naseem Rodríguez and Sohyun An, authors of Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms, will lead a hands-on workshop designed for K–5 Curriculum Supervisors and Chief School Administrators. Drawing from their book and the Stop AAPI Hate K-12 Curricular Framework they designed, they will share how to move beyond surface-level lessons and stereotypes to bring […]
Dr. Augustine examines relationship btwn migrations & border controls in U.S.-occupied Japan, Korea, & Ryukyu Islands in aftermath of WWII. For non-Columbia affiliates, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a government-issued ID (your name must match […]
The South Asian Journalists Association is pleased to host our annual conference and gala on October 10-11 in New York City. Connect with journalists, network with peers, learn, inform, and educate during a full weekend of events and activity. On Friday, October 10th, we are kicking off with a dazzling evening gala at the Glasshouse in […]
“China Initiative” redux? In this CLE, moderated by FCLC’s Chair and featuring the Executive Director of the Asian American Scholar Forum, the head of Akin Gump’s Government Contracts group, and a Dykema partner and former S.D.N.Y. prosecutor, we will go deep on representing individuals and institutions in the academic world under increasing federal scrutiny due to alleged or suspected foreign ties.
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 […]
Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKE-CON extravaganza! SAKECON NYC : Sake Day 2025 Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza! Ultimate Sake Selections: Celebrate Sake Day — A Journey into Japan’s Finest Craft Join us as we toast to Sake Day (October 1) — a nationally recognized celebration in Japan honoring […]
Join us for a bucket of fun in NYC! Get early access to SAADA’s new storytelling board game. All attendees get a free game when it’s out! Join us in NYC on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for the world premiere of Memory Bucket—SAADA’s new cooperative storytelling game to play with the people you’re curious about. […]
“A Pakistani father and his queer daughter defy convention with love, resilience, and unbreakable faith in each other.” NEVER STAND DOWN Presented by The Asian Pride Project A docu-series II: The Quraishi Family Come and join The Asian Pride Project for a special and intimate evening at The People's Forum for a film screening showcasing […]
FANHS-MNY's annual Community Awards celebrates the accomplishments of Filipino American community and its leaders in the Metro NY area!October is Filipino American History Month, and we’re coming together to honor the past, present, and future of our community. Filipino Americans have been shaping New York City, from their early migration and labor organizing to their […]
The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives, identities, and creative practices of MENA communities, artists, and writers, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city's cultural landscape and place in global […]
Featuring Micaiah Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Yume Kitasei, Veronica Roth, and Julia Vee! P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome The Traveling Science Fiction & Fantasy Festival for their New York City stop. Over two weeks and eight cities, Science Fiction & Fantasy authors with new releases will be hitting the road in “traveling book festival” style. […]
DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) New York Premiere Written and Performed by Zoë Kim Directed by Chris Yejin Ma-Yi Theater Company in residence at The Public Theater USE CODE "EATMAYI" FOR $40 TICKETS TO "DID YOU EAT? DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) is Zoë Kim’s autobiographical journey through love’s many forms–how it’s learned, given, and […]
Online tickets are for the Talk only. They do not include the screening. Talk begins at approximately 9:15 pm ET. Join Emmy Award-winning comedian Aziz Ansari for a special advance screening of his directorial debut film, Good Fortune, followed by a conversation with Happy Sad Confused’s Josh Horowitz. Good Fortune is a hilarious, heaven-sent comedy […]
Please join us as Roosevelt House and the Tenement Museum host a discussion to mark the 60th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, 1965. Lifting the restrictive 41-year-old national origins quotas, the law—also known as The Hart-Celler Act—ushered in a new era of […]
Revenge of the Wangtta: Koreans Roasting Korean Culture Featuring: Youngmi Mayer, Kathleen Kim and Ed Popski Revenge of the Wangtta: Koreans Roasting Korean Culture Featuring: Youngmi Mayer, Kathleen Kim and Ed Popski From K-Pop to Kimbap, everything Korean is hot right now. Whether you're a super fan, new to the scene or especially if you […]
Join us as we stride along the ebb and flow of where history and horror converge. Midnight on the Mekong is a workshop exploring the unique and unsettling supernatural lore of Cambodia and Southeast Asia. We'll explore the origins of ghosts, curses, and malevolent spirits, and how they tie into my own personal paranormal experience […]
Food is personal for New York Times-bestselling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Lee Molinaro – and her five million fans on Tik Tok, YouTube, and Instagram can’t get enough. She joins us with New York Times food writer Eric Kim for a conversation about her new book, The Korean Vegan: Homemade – the follow-up to her acclaimed The Korean […]
The best Asian comedy podcast recorded in a Subaru is ending. Celebrate with Jenny, Mic and an insane line-up of guests. DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8PM After 8 years and 350 (!!) episodes Mic and Jenny are throwing in the towel. Come help say goodbye to the Asian Not Asian podcast along with special guests. […]
Filipino Comedy Festival hosted by Banana Ketchup Comedy will have THREE shows around NYC for Filipino American History Month! Filipino Comedy Festival will feature over 50 Filipino comedians including Emmy nominated writer Michael Cruz Kayne (Colbert, Amazon), Andrew Orolfo (Netflix), Clare O'Kane (SNL), Granny Cart Gangstas (Vogue) as well as Comedy Central, Just For Laughs, […]
Of Dishes and Dreams is a new evening-length creation choreographed by Spring 2024 Baryshnikov Arts residency artist Keerati Jinakunwiphat. Inspired by her experiences growing up in a family-run Thai restaurant, Jinakunwiphat explores service, synergy, and the balance between order and chaos. Set to an original score by Quaba Ernest and Bryndon Cook, the piece evokes the energetic pulse of kitchens […]
Join us for Vietnamese Boat People’s 6th Story Slam: My Journey—live stories of migration, identity, love, and healing. Five brave storytellers will take the mic to share their journey of migration, identity, love, loss, healing, and discovery. Think!Chinatown is proud to host Vietnamese Boat People for their 6th annual and first ever in-person Story Slam. […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it’s here, shaping the ways we learn, work, and connect. From classrooms to boardrooms, AI holds extraordinary potential, but it also carries real risks: reinforcing bias, eroding trust, and widening inequities. In this timely and interactive session, Dr. Avriel Epps will unpack the changing landscape of AI through […]
Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo, Louisiana, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry […]
Learn. Network. Inspire: Future Leaders Exclusively for students, this Future Leaders Expo is designed to empower emerging student leaders with the tools and insights necessary to develop a strong personal brand and build meaningful professional connections. Through a dynamic panel discussion and an engaging networking session, participants will gain practical strategies for self-presentation, communication, and […]
Adapt. Evolve. Disrupt: Leadership for a Changing World Face the changing world head on. Engage with experienced leaders and dynamic speakers who have walked the paths of disruption. Explore how change creates opportunities to evolve and adapt to be a better, more authentic leader. Participate in interactive discussions and sessions. Network with peers and senior […]
Join us at the 2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration for a fun-filled day of traditional Korean food, games, and cultural performanc✨ 2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration (FREE) ✨ Come join us at the Flushing YMCA for a festive Chuseok celebration! Immerse yourself in Korean culture with traditional food, music, and dance. This in-person […]
HOME/LAND is a free multimedia performance/protest event highlighting unheard stories of refugees and asylum seekers, featuring live music, dance, and large-scale projections. HOME/LAND examines the United States’ divided political climate around immigration and the lived experiences of immigrants. Performers embody chanting protestors, immigration officers conducting interrogations, and refugees recounting real-life stories. By blurring the lines […]
Yue Yin returns to 92NY with the world premiere of Elsewhere, the final chapter in a trilogy exploring the meaning of our existence, the journey of identity, and our deep connection with the universe. Blending Chinese classical and folk dance with contemporary forms and the layered influences of the immigrant experience, the choreography is both fluid […]
Are you interested in publishing a book but don’t know where to start? Looking for an agent but not sure how to write a query letter? Trying to self-publish your novel? Wanting to make connections with other writers? Join us for Pathways to Publishing, a daylong expo at Bronx Library Center. Learn to navigate the world […]
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Diwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. On October 18th, […]
Diwali fun for everyone with music, dance, food, and shopping - it's gonna be lit! 🌟 Join Us for a Spectacular Diwali Celebration with Aalokam 🌟 This Diwali, we're lighting up the night with an event that's perfect for everyone—young and old alike! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 18 October 2024⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm📍 […]
Hosted by Alvina Patel Buxani, Basu Ratnam, Maneesh Goyal, Ami Sheth & Melanie Chandra Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we celebrate Diwali with family, friends, and festive cheer. ✨ Inday’s signature bites & handcrafted cocktails ✨ Live music & dancing ✨ Festive activities for kids & families ✨ DIY diya painting & rangoli […]
Chinese dance class for all levels. Dance with props like ribbons and fans. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Red Silk Dancers by dancing with these legends yourself! Dance class will start with a warm up to get us all moving. Then we’ll feel the music with traditional Chinese dance props like ribbons and fans. This […]
Free, community event featuring music, dance and family-friendly fun and learning. Third Street Celebrates Community Diwali Celebration Featuring: Henna art by Jolie Henna Entertainment and Afreenz Mehndi Dance performance by Ajna Dance Company Sunday, October 19, 2025 1pm - Henna art/Third Street Courtyard 2pm - Interactive dance performance by Ajna Dance Company /Anna-Maria Kellen Concert […]
Come celebrate the publication of We Are Each Other’s Liberation, a groundbreaking anthology centering Black and Asian feminist solidarities. Emerging out of a collaborative project between Black Women Radicals and the Asian American Feminist Collective, We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities offers an urgent call for the just future we might build together. Drawing […]
Celebrate HT Chen’s legacy in modern dance & Chinatown with Dian Dong, plus a “Needle and Thread” performance excerpt. Join us for an evening reflecting on the life and legacy of choreographer H.T. Chen, a cultural pillar of New York’s Chinatown, whose work bridged Asian traditions and American modern dance. Born in Shanghai, raised in […]
Get active and immersed in culture in this hands-on Kapagapir and Kakinikini dance workshop! Kapagapir refers to a Maranao fan dance from the Philippines. Maranao is a Filipino Muslim ethnic group predominantly found around Lanao Lake in Mindanao. The fan movements are meant to represent the wings of the paru-paro - which is the Filipino […]
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 at-large. Panel topics can range from challenges and opportunities in addressing the digital divide, […]
Join ALL ARTS and The Serica Initiative for the latest installment of the New York Emmy Award nominated Voices Rising series, celebrating the brilliance and influence of Asian Americans in sports and dance. The evening begins with a reception from 6:30–7:30 PM and features drinks, light bites, and sponsor booths, where community members can connect, […]
Join us for a launch event with world-famous drag queen Kim Chi, discussing her new cookbook Kim Chi Eats The World. Join us for a launch event with world-famous drag queen Kim Chi, discussing her new cookbook Kim Chi Eats The World: 75 Recipes Fit for a (Drag) Queen. Joining Kim Chi in conversation is […]
The remarkable story of queer Filipnxs who, in the 1990s, against a racist, lesbophobic backdrop, came together for the first time in NYC. Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo (Dahil Sa ‘Yo: Ang Storya Ng Kilawin Kolektibo) traces the history of Kilawin Kolektibo, a pioneering collective of Filipnxs who came together in NYC […]
Karen Hao in Conversation with John Borthwick In Empire of AI (“startling and intensely researched” — Vulture) Karen Hao lifts the veil on the industry defining our era. With access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning, Hao how had an insider’s view of the development of this world-changing technology, the breakthrough […]
In this interactive and timely Halloween-season session, actress, writer, and comedian Kausar Mohammed (THE FLASH, JURASSIC WORLD: CHAOS THEORY, MONSTER HIGH, APPENDAGE) takes us inside the horror genre as both fan and creator. Drawing from her own work and collaborations with diverse horror storytellers, Kausar unpacks how fear on screen reflects the fears of society, […]
LinkedUp mixes hot takes, sharp roasts, and live audience matchmaking. Come for the chaos, stay for the HR violations. LinkedUp: A Dating Show for the Employed - Where job interviews meet romantic interviews—live on stage. Co-hosted by Srishti Sharma (actually employed and manages engineers for a living) and Jesse Warren (co-founder of TechRoast show). After […]
Launch of book by Minh Nguyen, with Catherine Quan Damman, Kaleem Hawa, Yasmina Price, and Mark Tseng-Putterman Join us at e-flux on Tuesday, October 23 at 7pm for a reading and conversation with Minh Nguyen on the occasion of her new book, Memorial Park: Revisiting Vietnam, released by Art Metropole and Wendy’s Subway. Nguyen will […]
Centering South Asian Queer experience through film, stories, food, and dialogueView Event Amma’s Pride: A Special NYC Screening Celebrating Love & Allyship Join us for an evening that celebrates love, family, and the power of storytelling as Amma’s Pride comes to New York City. The night will open with a stand-up performance, followed by a […]
Join the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) and the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF) for a day-long conference examining attacks on intellectual and academic freedom in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Scholars, journalists and activists will gather to look at how universities and intellectuals often become the first target of rising authoritarianism, […]
Little New-Yorkers | free with admission Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Marsala Friday, October 24, 3:30 pm This month, we’re celebrating our exhibition The New York Sari. Families will hear about family, saris, and flowers in this gentle story about missing your home country. Kids will make their own marigold flower garlands to wear or decorate […]
Get ready for a night of mistaken identities and chaotic romance as we take you on a journey back to Hong Kong and Macau in the early 20th century. In a shabby love hotel, a group of confused couples, jealous spouses, and eccentric hotel staff stumble through a whirlwind of misunderstandings. Packed with sharp wit, […]
Join us at AkumuFest 悪夢フェス for a day of celebrating Japanese makers and their unique creations! It’s already October — Halloween season is here! Want to experience Japanese Yokai (folklore creatures) with us? Join AkumuFest on October 25th at Japan Village !Our amazing artist vendors will showcase their creative works, plus there will be plenty […]
Make your own paocai 泡菜! Taste preserved veggies, learn Chinese pickling traditions, and take home a jar from this hands-on workshop. This workshop includes a tasting of preserved vegetables from […]
Come to Brooklyn FAM's 5th annual flagship festival—a free, family-friendly, intergenerational event! Join us for Brooklyn FAM's 5th annual flagship festival! This year's event celebrates Brooklyn’s African and Asian diaspora voices on the theme of Nourish. What roots us? Heals and grows us? Replenishes us? This event is FREE! Save time and RSVP now, then […]
Festival Finale: live music, Victor Lin & Taiyo Na, and the MOONSquare art opening with a reception at Think!Chinatown. An evening of musical performances and a reception for the Moonsquare exhibition opening. It’s the Festival Finale! Enjoy four musical performances selected for this showcase plus special performances from Victor Lin & Taiyo Na. Listen to […]
Comedy that’s as comforting as rice (aka shared trauma) and as bold as chili oil. ️️ Rice and Spice: All Asian Comedy Show Rice & Spice is all about center stage, not sidekick roles. Join us at the St. Marks Comedy Club to amplify the funniest, spiciest Asian comedians — serving up punchlines one at […]
A special screening of The Joy Luck Club, followed by a talk with Janet Yang, one of the executive producers. The Joy Luck Club (1993) Directed by: Wayne Wang Runtime: 139 minutes | Rated: R Cast: Tamlyn Tomita, Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen, Lisa Lu Based on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel, The Joy Luck […]
In 2022, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate, requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions, history, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people, culture, and communities. Join Dr. Khayti Joshi at Fairleigh Dickinson University to learn how to bring AAPI history, culture, and people […]
Some brands are already seeing huge success on Rednote — do you want to know how they did it? Join us for a 30-minute insider session where AC Marketing and Rednote experts reveal how brands are turning cultural connection into real business impact. Get an exclusive look at high-performing Rednote campaigns, learn how the platform’s […]
The Philippine Consulate General in New York brings back our quarterly Filipinnovation series—this time shining a spotlight on Filipino filmmakers in the US Northeast. This forum, “Lights, Camera, Filipinnovation: Groundbreaking Filmmakers” will explore how Filipinos are breaking barriers, building careers, and thriving in the film industry. 🔹 Keynote Speaker: • Jeremiah Abraham, Producer, Marketing and Communications Executive […]
Join us for a special virtual discussion of Remembering Asian America, featuring a panel discussion with nonprofit and academic leaders. This is a cross-regional dialogue on the importance of remembering […]
Please join a lively, behind-the-scenes discussion moderated online by Ken Smith (Opera/Opera News), with composer Huang Ruo, librettist and Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, and Chinese Heritage Foundation’s Pearl […]
Literary Thursdays: Anelise Chen, Author of “Clam Down: A Metamorphosis” In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce and must choose […]
A Map Division specialist highlights how cartography reveals histories, perspectives, and legacies that are often overlooked in traditional narratives. The Library’s Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one […]
Use PSCOMMUNITY for $25 tickets. Discount code is only valid on full priced regular tickets and cannot be applied to Member tickets or combined with any other offers. By Alex Lin Directed by Joshua Kahan Brody With Cindy Cheung, Wai Ching Ho, Amy Keum, Jon Norman Schneider, and Daisuke Tsuji Don’t mess with a Chinese […]
Join us at a 3-day Filipino cultural festival with crafts, food, talks & more! We'll kick it off on Halloween with a Filipino celebration! YAMAN (treasure in Tagalog) is more […]
This one of a kind event will feature anime-inspired cuisine.Special guests, voice actors Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld AND Michael Liscio! This one of a kind event will feature anime-inspired cuisine. We […]
Join us for an online conversation with Nicole Wong, author of “Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora.” Nicole will share how playing mahjong with her grandparents helped her […]