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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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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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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 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 […]
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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 […]
$66 – $131
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In the early 1990s, when racism and homophobia shadowed New York’s nightlife, at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 58th Street, a quiet revolution took place. The Web, known in Chinese as 盘丝洞, opened as New York’s first Asian gay bar, founded by Alan Chow and his business partner Chan. For a generation of […]
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Transtrack transforms the idea of a train platform into a multisensory space where the voices of elderly immigrants recount life journeys, weaving an immersive landscape of sound, vibration, and oral history. The work amplifies overlooked immigrant voices—honoring those whose labor, like the immigrants who built the transcontinental railroad, remains absent from history. Along a line of […]
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Leviathan Lab’s WinterFest proudly presents a double feature of two new, compelling solo performances and a staged reading of a new dark comedy: The National New Play Network NYC Rolling World Premiere of FULL CONTACT; a developmental workshop of X#*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM; and a one-night staged reading of BLOOD/SUCKER. Writer/actors Ariel Estrada and […]
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This year, Welcome to Chinatown is taking over the 2nd floor of Canal Street’s iconic Kam Man Market for an entire month! Come shop and explore goods from 35+ AAPI vendors. Our Chinatown Holiday Market will be open: Every Fri-Sun from November 21st through December 21st 12pm-6pm each day PLUS each weekend we’ll have a […]
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Many talented artists of Asian descent helped define the vibrant art scene in downtown New York in the last decades of the 20th century, including some in China Institute Gallery’s current exhibition, Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation. On World AIDS Day, we will remember their contributions and those who lost their lives during the AIDS […]
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CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing), Fridman Gallery, and New Ear, Inc. present Crossing Boundaries 24: Between Breaths: A Sonic Memoir with gamin, an intimate multimedia performance by Korean-born, U.S.-based musician gamin, a multi-instrumentalist and designated Yisuja (official holder of Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 46). In this work, gamin invites audiences into a sonic memoir […] |
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Prof. Zai Liang's presentation focuses on the challenges faced by small businesses in Manhattan Chinatown post-Covid pandemic.
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Presented by the NYU Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. REGISTER The publication of Gayatri Gopinath’s Impossible Desires: Queer Diasporas and South Asian Public Cultures (Duke University Press) in 2005 heralded a new moment in transnational scholarship in gender and sexuality studies. The book theorized queer and […]
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Serica Storytellers: The Presidents | David Wu & Frank Wu A hybrid panel with Queens and Baruch College presidents explores how student visa revocations are reshaping CUNY campuses, immigrant communities, and New York’s educational landscape. As federal visa policies evolve, international students at City University of New York (CUNY) campuses face growing uncertainty.This timely conversation […]
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Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. The artist Sean Connelly reflects on his year-long residency at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, and shares his curatorial process and vision for Hawai‘i is not the United States, but it is your Future. The exhibition, on […]
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Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. The artist Sean Connelly reflects on his year-long residency at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, and shares his curatorial process and vision for Hawai‘i is not the United States, but it is your Future. The installation, […] |
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Join us for a day of exploring how artists can preserve and showcase their work through archival thinking at this Artist Archive SymposiumArchival Thinking: Artist Archive SymposiumOn December 4, 2025, Archival Thinking: Artist Archive Symposium will be held at the Kunsthalle Gallery of MoMA PS1 in New York. Jointly organized by the Asian Cultural Council […]
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Presented by the NYU Department of English. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU and Postcolonial, Race, and Diaspora Studies Colloquium. REGISTER Professor Lauren Nilsson-Siu delivers a lecture entitled, “Cultural Appropriation, Cultural Authenticity and the Diasporic South Asian/Australian Experience(s) of Multiculturalism.” Nilsson-Siu (NYU Sydney) specializes in critical race and ethnic studies. Her research broadly explores […]
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Join us for the Korean American Winter Social—food, fun, and friends to warm up your winter vibes! Get Ready for the Korean American Winter Social! Join us in person for a fun and cozy gathering celebrating community and culture. It's the perfect chance to meet new friends, enjoy good vibes, and embrace the winter spirit […]
$34
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A community-building, solidarity event to raise collective consciousness towards shared liberation. Join us for Mixed Asian Multitudes & Solidarities; an in-person community-building event to raise our collective consciousness! This event is open to all identities as we uplift, learn, and connect. It's an opportunity for folks to strengthen their ties with not just the mixed […]
$5 – $15
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"AGAIN" is an interactive full-length play being developed based on testimonies of seniors from University Settlement.
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A “Lav Diaz Short” may sound like an oxymoron for worldwide admirers of the Filipino master writer/director, better known for his feature films that run as long as 11 hours. Panawin/Visions presents an opportunity to explore another facet of the artist’s prolific output with this program of his short films, with running times from 40 […]
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Find all your holiday gifts while supporting 50+ AAPI-owned brands. 15% of all proceeds will support Apex for Youth programming. Apex for Youth's Associate Board invites you to our 4th annual Holiday Market, Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, at Pig Beach BBQ from 12:00-6:00 pm. Check all your holiday gifts off your […]
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The Ping Chong Archival Symposium will be a full day gathering exploring the archive and artistic legacy of the visionary artist and Pink Fang Artistic Director Emertius, Ping Chong. This free, public event on December 6th marks a pivotal collaboration between Pink Fang and Hunter College Theatre Department, a semester-long partnership that includes a co-taught […]
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Join us for an afternoon of community and cinema on Sunday, December 7th @ Film Noir Following the event we’ll be regrouping at a bar in Greenpoint for a post screening reception. Details will be shared with those who RSVP with their ticket purchase. There is no additional cost to attend, let us know if […]
$10
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Lotus Music & Dance and Robert Browning Associates present World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders. Sunday, December 7th, 4pm, Free Livestream from sold out show in NYC Ailey Citicorp Theatre, Featuring "Hidden Faces and the Harvest" with the Japanese Folk Dance Institute Saung Budaya, West Sumatran Dance Excerpts form the Cross Cultural Ramayana with Trinayan Odissi […]
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A reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, followed by a reception and book signing. Queens College is honored to welcome Arthur Sze, the nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026. Sze will visit the campus and share his literary expertise, followed by a reading, reception, and book signing. Author of 12 […]
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Padma Lakshmi will present Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond, sharing personal stories and vibrant recipes that celebrate America’s rich culinary diversity shaped by immigrant and Indigenous communities. The program will include a conversation about her journey, followed by audience Q&A, a book signing and tastings from some […]
$45
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Proceeds go directly towards our nonprofit programs supporting Asian women & femmes. 🎉 Hot Asian Hunks Auction & Holiday Pageant — Launch Party + Fundraiser! A Holiday Spectacle. A Community Celebration. A Very Hot Night. Ring in the season with AZN AMERICANA’s Hot Asian Hunks Launch Party & Fundraiser—a cheeky holiday pageant celebrating our HOT […]
$13 – $30
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How Mis- and Disinformation Amplify Imperialist Histories to Shape Asian American Political Participation in California’s 45th District House of Mirrors: How Mis- and Disinformation Amplify Imperialist Histories to Shape Asian American Political Participation in California’s 45th District In many Asian American spaces, we are witnessing narrative trends that contribute to tensions within, across, and about […] |
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New York’s affordability crisis has finally begun to get the attention it deserves. But few New Yorkers feel the strain more acutely than the city’s 1.3 million older adults. Over the past decade, the number of older adults living in poverty has surged by 41 percent across the five boroughs, and today 18.4 percent of […]
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Totally F***ed Up by Gregg Araki, is a raw, poetic portrait of queer adolescence and alienation in early ’90s Los AngelesMOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Subversion, spotlighting daring […]
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Join CAO Collective in punching on sticky rice and making ciba, in the spirit of queer/feminist rage and love!Time: 7:30pm - 9pm, Thursday, December 11, 2025Location: Speyer Hall, Performance Project at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge StThe Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑 is a public performance series that invites community members to punch steamed sticky rice into rice […] |
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We’re proud to co-present the NYC theatrical screening of The Dating Game, a new documentary by Emmy-winning filmmaker Violet Du Feng (Hidden Letters), exploring love, loneliness, and connection in modern China. In a country where eligible men outnumber women by 30 million, three bachelors enroll in an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating […]
$18
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Envision and Map Your Social Change Roles for 2026 with Deepa Iyer Looking for tools to strengthen your social change commitments in 2026? Join us for this virtual workshop, open to all. You’ll leave with a personalized 2026 Role Planner and resources to sustain your social change efforts. Date: Friday, December 12th Time: 3pm ET/12pm […]
$35
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Let's talk about how domestic violence affects Asian communities and explore ways to heal together in this online event.Understanding Domestic Violence in the Asian Community: Pathways to Healing Join us for an eye-opening online event where we delve into the complexities of domestic violence within the Asian community. Learn about the unique challenges faced by […]
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Taste what Peking duck is like when roasted by hot glass! Culinary art like you’ve never seen before! The December 2025 Hot Glass Hangout will feature Chinese-American artist Lena Wang Luo and Taiwanese artist Molmol Kuo. Together, they will attempt to cook and serve Peking duck with hot glass within 2 hours. Starting with 2150°F […]
Free – $10
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Discover unique AAPI crafts, bites, and vibes at the 2025 Holiday Market in Greenpoint, Brooklyn!A Cozy AAPI Holiday Celebration in Brooklyn 🎄✨Step into a warm, festive holiday market that celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander creativity, community, and culture — right in the heart of Greenpoint!Join us for Holiday Ouri Market 2025, a two-day indoor […] 
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AAPI-CARE (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – Connect. Activate. Reimagine. Engage.) is a 1-day convening that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied parents to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI families. AAPI-CARE aims to create a shared learning community where parents and caregivers will be equipped with the tools to advocate for […]
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✨Join us for an inspiring afternoon of film, community, and support! ✨ You’re invited to a special showcase celebrating incredible Asian American short films from talented emerging filmmakers! This isn’t just a screening; it’s a chance to connect with the creative community and help bring a new story to life. “We Meet Again” is a […]
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Over Hills and Valleys is a musical imagination of the shared history of Hakka Chinese and Jamaican music and its people.The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is pleased to welcome back resident artist Benjamin “saxofshaolin” Chin for a special concert of Over Hills and Valleys: An Imagination of the Shared History of Hakka Chinese and […] |
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Celebrate the season with members of The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists and Asian drag artist Jasmine Rice LaBeija––a Juilliard-trained tenor and 2025 Britain’s Got Talent finalist. As part of a beloved annual Works & Process tradition, the singers bring the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda to life with the joyous sound of holiday music. […]
$30 – $95
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Musician and comedian Charlene Kaye presents GOLDEN HOUR FEST, an annual variety show and holiday party celebrating the AAPI community! DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM Musician and comedian Charlene Kaye presents GOLDEN HOUR FEST, an annual variety show and holiday party uplifting musicians of AAPI descent. Rolling Stone recently profiled Kaye with the headline “Why […]
$25 – $35
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Celebrate Malaysian culture in NYC! Learn about the Kebaya, enjoy a live showcase, tasty food, and meet new friends.Kebaya Across Borders – NYC ✨Join us for a culture-filled evening in Manhattan celebrating the beauty, artistry, and heritage of the Malaysian Kebaya — with a fun twist! Hosted at the elegant Rasa Restaurant, this event blends […] |
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This curriculum design workshop is tailored to middle and high school teachers, equipping them with practical strategies and a wealth of resources to seamlessly incorporate AAPI history into their social studies curricula. Educators will use AAPI histories and narratives to discover innovative ways to align their lessons with NJ learning standards. They will have the […]
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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 fourth and final reading of this series will take place on December 16th at 7 pm […]
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Join us for a cozy community exploration to help you use your voice online for justice, healing + collective freedom!Content Creation for Collective LiberationJoin us on Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30PM PST for our next People’s School for Justice session for a cozy community exploration to help you use your voice online for justice, healing […] |
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It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition with the silent auction.It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition and the winter solstice. Our auction will end on the evening of the closing so be sure to check out all the amazing pieces […]
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Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion, weaving together panoramic video imagery, a live original composition for guitars and electronics, and the fluid, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. Comprising ten interconnected scenes, the work delves into love and inner conflict, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through an evocative synthesis […]
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Join us for a presentation on oral history production, equipment, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets!Documenting Stories: Oral History Production and Best PracticesJoin us for a presentation on oral history production, equipment, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets!Oral Historian, Artist, Writer, Alan Nakagawa […] |
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Love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films 'Godzilla Minus One' and 'Past Lives.' Prof. Jayashree Kamblé will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1, focusing on love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films Godzilla Minus One and Past Lives. Prof. Kamblé delves into how Godzilla unexpectedly challenges […]
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Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, and India Tribune, this monthly comedy event […]
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It’s the perfect place to find unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. Celebrate the holiday season with us at Japan Village in Brooklyn! Discover over 15 talented Japanese artists and makers, showcasing their handmade crafts, jewelry, accessories, home goods, and more. It’s the perfect place to find unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. […]
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New York’s Best Desi Stand-Up Comedy Show Comes near Hicksville — for a Special New Year Celebration! We’re bringing New York City’s #1 South Asian stand-up comedy show to Long Island! Laughing Lassi — the hit comedy showcase that has sold out every month in NYC — is coming to Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown […]
$29
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