ABOUT THE BOOK From the author of the acclaimed novel The Fertile Earth comes a powerful tale of desire, friendship, and rivalry between three inseparable friends over the course of an unforgettable summer. In 1990s Hyderabad, three teenagers—Arjun, Ruhee, and Ganesh—forge an unexpected bond. Over the course of a single sun-drenched summer, they discover love, friendship, […]
This year we’re going to discuss ⭐️Our journey building community back home in Fuzhou ⭐️ Manhattan Chinatown’s Changing Restaurant Industry ⭐️ Chinatown and Immigration ⭐️ Fuzhounese Artist Feature Mark your calendars. Star speakers in the community will be announced soon, along with a thoughtfully curated vendor market ❤️
Join us for the world premiere of Alison Nguyen's High Line & CHANEL co-commission, followed by a conversation with the artist. In her compelling new film for High Line Originals, co-commissioned with CHANEL Culture Fund, Nguyen explores the obscure nuclear history of Westbeth Artist Housing's building—the former headquarters for Bell Laboratories, a research facility tied […]
Pre-purchase your copy of the featured title to guarantee your signed copy! This helps ensure that everyone who wants a book goes home with one, in case we sell out at the event. ABOUT THE BOOK Bo Wang’s gorgeous and immersive debut historical novel immortalizes the life of the first Chinese woman to be brought […]
In an era of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, a company’s identity has become one of its most valuable strategic assets. To succeed, companies must do far more than command attention. They must inspire trust, convey meaning, create memorable experiences and forge lasting connections with customers. This program brings together two leaders in luxury […]
Written Women is a monthly writers salon at Cordelia, inviting you to respond to poems, stories and myths written by and about women. Each month, we'll read and discuss a different text to inspire our own free-write session, drawing from women's stories of power, madness, sensuality, tragedy, queerness, and insubordination. Time will be set aside […]
In To the Tune, Jee Leong Koh asks Du Fu how poetry can take to the barricades, discovering bracing answers from ordinary citizens, media workers, political organizers, and protest songwriters. Koh’s new book juxtaposes a series of searching epistolary poems and a collection of poem-songs that forcibly and tentatively lurch into existence, take on misguided titles, […]
The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface returns with her dazzling new novel. Taipei Story is a humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock. Don’t miss an afternoon of lively conversation as Kuang and author Hua Hsu (The New Yorker, Stay True) delve into questions of identity, memory, and the pull of home across […]
Join us for an evening with artists Jesse Chun, Na Mira, Cici Wu, and curator Victoria Sung. AAAinA is thrilled to present an evening of presentations and conversation with artists Jesse Chun, Na Mira, Cici Wu, and curator Victoria Sung. This event is shared alongside the exhibition Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings, which will […]
Few figures in modern Chinese intellectual history have generated as much fascination and controversy as Gu Hongming (1857–1928). His extraordinary life, lived across cultures and civilizations, continues to raise profound questions about cultural identity, intellectual tradition, and the relationship between China and the West. As discussions of global order and intercultural dialogue take on renewed urgency, […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the newest Gordon & Li Li bilingual book, Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! From the legendary story of Hòu Yì, Cháng'é, and the Jade Rabbit to the traditions families enjoy today, discover new words in Mandarin and English while celebrating family, the harvest, and togetherness. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michele Wong […]
Use the promo code “pioneer” for a 20% discount online 🎬 Featured Films: Bittersweet Survival: Southeast Asian Refugees in America (1982, 30 min) – Directed by Christine Choy & J.T. Takagi. An examination of the resettlement, reception, and identity struggles of Southeast Asian refugees in the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Homes Apart: Korea (1991, […]
Join us for a release event with Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, discussing his new memoir NEVER SAY DIE. This event will be hosted on the 6th Floor of The Strand Building located at 826 Broadway on 12th Street. Can’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Never Say Die here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this […]
Use the promo code “pioneer” for a 20% discount online Join us for a screening of “Homes Apart: Korea” and “Bittersweet Survival: Southeast Asian Refugees in America” by Christine Choy and JT Takagi as a part of The Christine Choy Retrospective. Featuring: Intro by Gerry Leonard, A-Doc Steering Committee and Q&A with JT Takagi, TWN […]
ABOUT THE BOOK As tech bosses fall in line with the right, tech workers are fighting back. This is the rousing inside story of their movement—and the way it spawned an anti-worker backlash now reshaping the industry. After Donald Trump’s election in 2016, the tech industry sprang into action to oppose his right-wing agenda, with […]
Join three expert art historians in unraveling China Institute Gallery’s anniversary exhibition, China Institute Gallery at 60, 1966–2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art. Bringing decades of collective expertise, the speakers will recount the multifaceted stories and messages embedded within these works. They will unpack their ancient history, whether as objects of private scholarly treasures […]
Join us for a thought provoking evening with multi-award-winning speculative fiction author Ken Liu, for the release of his new collection, The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories -- which includes the provocative title story on why misinterpretations are impossible to avoid in art. Renowned for his genre-defining "silkpunk" epics and deeply moving short fiction like The Paper […]
TRACES OF HOME opens in New York City on September 16 with a special Q&A screening featuring executive producers Melissa Barrera and Dena Takruri and director Colette Ghunim ❤️ In her (DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize) award-winning debut feature film Traces of Home, filmmaker Colette Ghunim embarks on journeys with her parents to find the ancestral […]
Some of the most powerful stories begin around the dinner table 🥢 Join AAJA New York for an evening exploring how food writing helps us understand identity, memory, migration, family history, and culture. From recipes passed down through generations to reporting on the communities behind our favorite dishes, food can tell stories that reach far […]
Are you interested in participating in the upcoming 7th Annual Story Slam with Vietnamese Boat People, hosted by Think!Chinatown? Come to this Story Jam, and get all the details on how to apply. You’ll get to hear a guest Story Slam demonstration from a previous selected Storyteller, get the latest on the on the VBP […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Nobody in Eric’s family talks about why photos of his Uncle Mikey are on every table, in every room. Years of silence, together with a relentless Buddhist upbringing, has Eric convinced he is Mikey’s reincarnation. But when a summer in the mountain temples of Lion Rock Hill results in a crisis of […]
Across Continents employs Goan literary subjectivity as epistemology to critique a specific limitation of postcolonial thought, one that does not account for the situations or afterlife of Portuguese colonialism.
The Pacific Island Film Festival of New York City provides a platform for Pacific Island cinema and promotes networking and talent development in New York City, giving the communities in and around New York City the opportunity to experience and immerse themselves in storytelling from Pacific Islanders. Join us for a free screening of "MĀRAMA" […]
In the lead-up to the theatrical release of @lizziesarge’s critically acclaimed feature film @take_me_home_film, the Adoptee Film Fest invites you to join us for a screening of the film’s behind the scenes documentary, Between Here and Home and a special Q&A moderated by @claireaudreye. As an 2025 alumni of the fest and our 2026 Impact Award winner, we […]
ABOUT THE BOOK A heartfelt ode to family, memory, and the stories that live in the everyday things we hold dear. During a game of hide-and-seek at his grandfather's house, Caleb finds something unexpected-a box full of unknown treasures. Inside are old clothes: a worn school uniform, a polished naval jacket, a folded tuxedo, and […]
An intimate evening for Asian tech professionals, founders, operators, and investors navigating immigration and the future of their careers in the U.S. Immigration is one of the biggest and often most confusing parts of building a career or company in the U.S. So we're bringing together a curated group of 35–40 professionals for an honest, […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with writer Daniel Tam-Claiborne on his debut novel Transplants, a lyrical and piercing exploration of migration, belonging, race, love, and the parts of ourselves that can get lost in translation. Set across China and the United States during a single extraordinary year, […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Perfect for fans of Pachinko and Last Night at the Telegraph Club, this propulsive, tender novel follows an immigrant family across generations as they navigate love, belonging, and the great fictions we must weave to preserve a legacy. For centuries, the Chin family has kept its secrets. In 1878, Duanfang knows he’s destined for greatness. He’ll […]
Cinematographer Tinx Chan, who works both in dramatic and documentaries, talks about his work, with tips for emergiing filmmakers. Tinx Chan, a native New York cinematographer, has been working for two decades in film around the world- shooting narratives, documentaries, commercials and music videos. Named a 2023 "Rising Star" by ASC (American Society of Cinematographers), […]
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) welcomes award-winning food writer Clarissa Wei for an engaging conversation celebrating her new cookbook, Sitting the Month: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery. In discussion with second-generation Taiwanese herbalist and recipe collaborator Stella Wang and moderated by food editor Genevieve Yam, the program explores the rich culinary traditions […]
Community Arts Grantee: JH Art Talks Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Location: Espresso 77 Cafe 35-55 77th St. Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Sculptor/installation artists Jae Hi Ahn and Ellen Jing Xu will each present images of their work for 20-25 minutes, followed by a Q&A in this informal community event. For more information on JH Art […]
Park Avenue Armory’s Making Space public programming series partners with the Serica Initiative and WNET’s ALL ARTS for Voices Rising: Korean Diaspora Voices in Performance. The latest in a series of conversations by Serica and ALL ARTS, this evening convenes company members from Simon Stone’s Korean language adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard and others to reflect on how Korean and Korean […]
ABOUT THE BOOK *Winner of the 2021 Taiwan Literature Award* A captivating fusion of travelogue, fiction, and cultural meditation that journeys deep into the heart of Tibet. Chen-Fu Hsu’s debut novel begins with a young Taiwanese naturalist on an arduous quest for the elusive snow leopard, weaving in excerpts from translated entries from a left […]
In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan’s Koreatown has […]
Few figures in Chinese history have embodied the richness and complexity of Chinese culture as fully as Su Shi (1037–1101), better known as Su Dongpo. Poet, essayist, calligrapher, painter, statesman, and philosopher of life, Su achieved distinction in an extraordinary range of fields. To understand Su Dongpo, however, is to explore something larger than the […]
B&N Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee to celebrate AMERICAN HAGWON at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on Monday, September 28th at 7PM. Barnes & Noble - Union Square welcomes Min Jin Lee on Monday, September 28th at 7pm at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for a discussion of AMERICAN HAGWON, a moving and powerful epic of a modern family struggling to educate their children and […]
A book talk with author Sandip Roy Join NYU's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality for a book talk with author Sandip Roy on Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator As the last great female impersonator of Bengali theater, Chapal Bhaduri—known as Chapal Rani—once […]
ABOUT THE BOOK MUD ON THE MOON is a hybrid memoir that weaves a daughter’s journey of discovering her Filipino immigrant father’s hidden past with imaginative storytelling, offering a look into migration, identity, and the intergenerational legacies that shape who we are. Born in Southeast Alaska, Nita Noveno traces the legacy of her father, who arrived […]
This book explores how Manhattan’s Koreatown transformed into a “transclave”—a commercialized ethnic hub driven by South Korea’s global nation-branding strategy and the diverse cultural mosaic of New York City.
The US-China Music Forum: Chasing Dreams commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States; it highlights two major musical works that focus on the sacrifices and contributions of Chinese Americans, featuring a panel discussion and live operatic excerpts. Join Huang Ruo, Su Wei and Jindong Cai in a vibrant discussion on how music captures the emotion and power of history, what the […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Discover the rich heritage of Korea's treasured traditional spirits and the bold new cocktails redefining their future. In Korean Cocktails, beverage director Haera Shin invites you into the vibrant world of Korea’s treasured traditional alcohols, known collectively as sool. From soju, the country's best-known spirit, to makgeolli rice wine, these time-honored drinks carry […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Bubbly, bobbly, and bold Sophia Lee is always doing the opposite of what her grandparents want her to do! When she tries something new and a little bit scary, Sophia learns that the support of her loved ones might just be what gives her courage. Sophia Lee is messy where her grandparents […]