Art Exhibit – Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
80WSE 80 Washington Square East, New York
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The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean
Dan Lie, Memory Stick ou Pau de Memória, 2015. (Image: Edouard Fraipont) The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean is the first exhibition in New York City to center the artistic production of the Asian diaspora in the region from the 1940s to the present. Focusing on postwar and contemporary art, […]
Art Exhibit – Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated identity in America as […]
Broadway: Yellow Face
Discount 30% off with code: AANHPI Tony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real […]
Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) returns to Broadway alongside Helen J Shen in the new romantic musical comedy MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. A New York Times Critics' Pick Inside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul, Oliver lives a happily quiet life, listening to jazz records and caring for […]
Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. Excerpt from Patel’s artist statement: “Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes, flowing dresses and […]
Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. Excerpt from Patel’s artist statement: “Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes, flowing dresses and […]
Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present
Pace University Art Gallery presents Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present, in collaboration with Blasian March. The show features the work of three contemporary photographers Stas Ginzburg, Josh Pacheco, and Cindy Trinh, who have extensively documented Blasian March. Their work is presented alongside historic images from the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests, which they drew from the George […]
Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
Who is in our corner when we need help? Who do we call on when we are down? Who backs us up when we are cornered? In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American […]
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Virtual EventNovember 11, 2024 -Localized History Workshop Series – The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 18th Century to Today
Localized History Workshop Series – The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 18th Century to Today
South Asian Americans have been a presence in the United States for more than 250 years. Early immigrants from South Asia worked on farms and factories, helped build railroads, fought for India’s freedom from British rule, and struggled for equal rights in the United States. Today, more than 6.1 million individuals in the U.S. trace […]
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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November 12, 2024 -China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook
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November 12, 2024 -NAAAP NY Presents: A Cross-Industry Diwali Celebration!
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November 12, 2024 -Ken Liu – Laozi’s Dao De Jing
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Hybrid EventNovember 12, 2024 -Thalia Book Club: Rumaan Alam: Entitlement
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November 12, 2024 -Youngmi Mayer: I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying
China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook
In a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute in America’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the […]
NAAAP NY Presents: A Cross-Industry Diwali Celebration!
Join us for a festive Diwali celebration featuring delicious food and plenty of entertainment- it's going to be a night to remember!NAAAP NY Presents: A Cross-Industry Diwali Celebration!Come join us for a festive, cross-industry Diwali celebration at 30 Rockefeller Plaza! Let's light up the night with dancing, performances, and delicious food. Immerse yourself in the […]
Ken Liu – Laozi’s Dao De Jing
MOCA invites you to a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning author Ken Liu as he illustrates his new translation of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. Written around 400 BC, this foundational Chinese philosophical text resonates with themes of humility, resilience, and the search for harmony. Liu’s fresh interpretation offers more than just a translation; it provides a […]
Thalia Book Club: Rumaan Alam: Entitlement
Rumaan Alam comes to the Thalia Book Club for an in-depth discussion of his first book since the highly lauded Leave the World Behind. Taut and unsettling, Entitlement is a provocative, propulsive novel about the American imagination that explores the seductive distortions of money. In conversation with Vinson Cunningham (Great Expectations), and featuring a reading from the novel by Tony nominee Crystal […]
Youngmi Mayer: I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying
Youngmi Mayer: I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying・Tue, Nov. 12・ 7:00pm Doors・7:30pm Show Books Are Magic Presents Youngmi Mayer's one-person show based on her memoir I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying. Featuring Special Guest: Brian Park Youngmi Mayer is a standup comedian and host of the podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She has been on The […]
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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November 13, 2024 -KAFFNY 2024: Shorts Panorama
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November 13, 2024 -2024 NYC Comptroller Diwali Celebration
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November 13, 2024 -Connecting with Our Emotions and Bodies Through Writing
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November 13, 2024 -KAFFNY 2024: Short film Premieres
KAFFNY 2024: Shorts Panorama
Get ready for a cinematic feast at KAFFNY 2024: Shorts Panorama - a showcase of diverse, captivating short films!KAFFNY 2024: Shorts PanoramaCome join us at 921 Lexington Ave at the Hemmerdinger Screening Room (Rm 706 East building) for a cinematic experience like no other! Our Shorts Panorama event will showcase a diverse selection of short […]
2024 NYC Comptroller Diwali Celebration
We are excited for you to join us once again as we celebrate the victory of light over darkness with a lamp lighting ceremony, honorees, dance performances, food and more! Alongside distinguished speakers and guests, this year we will be honoring: Annetta Seecharran, Executive Director, Chhaya CDC Padma Linkha Magar, Co-Founder, Saral Nepali Language and […]
Connecting with Our Emotions and Bodies Through Writing
In this session, we will discuss ways to re-connect with our bodies and our emotions through writing.Connecting with Our Emotions and Bodies Through WritingAre you feeling stuck or disconnected? Perhaps numb or overwhelmed? Join this one-hour workshop where we will discuss ways to re-connect with our bodies and our emotions through writing.We will talk about […]
KAFFNY 2024: Short film Premieres
Get ready for a cinematic feast at KAFFNY 2024: Short film Premiere- a showcase of diverse, captivating short films!KAFFNY 2024: Short film PremieresCome join us at 921 Lexington Ave at the Hemmerdinger Screening Room (Rm 706 East building) for a cinematic experience like no other! Our Shorts Premieres event will showcase a diverse selection of […]
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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November 14, 2024 -“Unfinished Works Screenplay Reading and Workshop” series hosted by the Film Lab”
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November 14, 2024 -Advice and Networking Event (Financial Services, Investing and Consulting
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November 14, 2024 -South Asian Trailblazers Presents: Jay Sean
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November 14, 2024 -MOCA Queer StoryJAM
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November 14, 2024 -I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer w/ John deBary
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November 14, 2024 -A Reading and Conversation with Anne Anlin Cheng and Iris Moon
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November 14, 2024 -Up Close with Connie Chung
“Unfinished Works Screenplay Reading and Workshop” series hosted by the Film Lab”
Come join us at the "Unfinished Works Screenplay Reading and Workshop" series hosted by the Film Lab for a fun and interactive event!Welcome to the "Unfinished Works Screenplay Reading and Workshop" series hosted by the Film Lab! Join us for an exciting in-person event at 20 Cooper Sq where we will dive into the world […]
Advice and Networking Event (Financial Services, Investing and Consulting
Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative “An Advice and Networking Event (Financial Services, Investing and Consulting"The Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative“An Advice and Networking Event (Financial Services, Investing and Consulting)"November 14 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ETWe are pleased to invite you to the 37th event organized by […]
South Asian Trailblazers Presents: Jay Sean
Join South Asian Trailblazers for a live podcast event with Jay Sean, multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and record label executiveIn this special, LIVE-recorded edition of the award-winning South Asian Trailblazers podcast, Founder and Host, Simi Shah will interview Jay Sean, multi-platinum award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and record label executive in-person in New York City. This event is […]
MOCA Queer StoryJAM
Join us for this engaging event where four LGBTQIA+ Asian American storytellers will share their stories about family. What is family? How do you navigate family relationships? What is your chosen family like? MOCA Queer StoryJAM returns after its Pride session with another heartfelt gathering. This storytelling program aims to foster understanding and build bridges […]
I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer w/ John deBary
Join Youngmi Mayer and John deBary for a conversation celebrating the launch of I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying!Please note that attendees who purchase their book ahead of time (in the ticketing options) will receive priority in the signing line after the book talk, and will have their books signed first!Upon arrival, you will check in […]
A Reading and Conversation with Anne Anlin Cheng and Iris Moon
Join us for a reading and conversation with Anne Anlin Cheng and Iris Moon!On Tuesday November 14th from 7-8pm, AAAinA will host author Anne Anlin Cheng and Curator Iris Moon for a reading and conversation around themes shared in Cheng’s new book, Ordinary Disasters: How I Stopped Being a Model Minority. For the conversation, Cheng […]
Up Close with Connie Chung
The first Asian American to anchor a major American network broadcast newscast, Connie Chung shares her new memoir Connie reflecting on her trailblazing career during which she overcame sexism and racism as a pioneer for women and Asian Americans in television news. Join us for this sit-down chat with veteran Emmy and Peabody Award-winning news reporter Ti-Hua […]
Friday, November 15, 2024
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November 15, 2024 -Printing the Battlefront with Jo-Ann Wong
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November 15, 2024 -An Evening with David L. Eng, PhD and Shinhee Han, PhD
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November 15, 2024 -Laughing Lassi – The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
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November 15, 2024 -In Celebration of FESTIVAL
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November 15, 2024 -Korean American Journeys : An Evening of Modern Dance
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November 15, 2024 -A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
Printing the Battlefront with Jo-Ann Wong
During World War II, cartographers joined the ranks of journalists in the efforts to convey information quickly and effectively to the public. Where geographical accuracy had once been a map’s prime aspiration, the immediacy of the moment and the desire for editorial flair created a demand for maps that reported current events and military strategies […]
An Evening with David L. Eng, PhD and Shinhee Han, PhD
Twenty-four years after their groundbreaking paper, A Dialogue in Racial Melancholia, David L. Eng, PhD and Shinhee Han, PhD have continued to further psychoanalytic scholarship with their book, Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans published in 2019 and with their most recent publication, Racial Rage, Racial Guilt: The Uses of Anger in […]
Laughing Lassi – The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
The Best South Asian Standup Comedy Show & Networking/After-party in the heart of New York City - New York Comedy Festival Edition!As featured in Time Out NYC and the Indian Tribune, Laughing Lassi is the go-to stand-up comedy show bringing together the funniest and brightest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the […]
In Celebration of FESTIVAL
Come join Belladonna’s first full-length book launch since 2020 at our first partnership with AAWW!Come join Belladonna’s first full-length book launch since 2020 at our first partnership with AAWW! We are so excited to be able to celebrate the release of Mia You's book FESTIVAL with two other fabulous Korean American poets who have released […]
Korean American Journeys : An Evening of Modern Dance
Join us for Korean American Journeys: An Evening of Modern Dance by the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, known as “Washington’s preeminent modern dance company.” They promise an unforgettable artistic experience with their signature works: “Leaving Pusan,” “Becoming American,” and “Hyphen.” These pieces explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural fusion, offering a powerful […]
A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and TikTok.A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing […]
Saturday, November 16, 2024
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November 16, 2024 -Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography
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November 16, 2024 -MOCA TALKS – Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
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November 16, 2024 -Asian AF Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
Human Geography of Japan II & III: Political Map, Global Economy & Demography
This professional development course explores aspects of Japan’s human geography through current issues via online lectures, readings and Q&A sessions. Educators are invited to delve into how Japan can be understood within the current global context and how “Japan-specific” content can be used to raise awareness of social issues faced by American students.
MOCA TALKS – Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
Join us to hear Curtis Chin’s story and explore the themes of resilience, cultural heritage, and activism that resonate throughout his work.Can’t attend in person? Register for virtual participationThe Museum of Chinese in America invites you to an engaging MOCA TALKS event featuring Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned […]
Asian AF Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
The all Asian Variety Show is back!Asian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is […]
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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