Upcoming Events

The Brooklyn Public Library, in collaboration with the Lenape Center, presents a talk to introduce and discuss a new Lenape curriculum developed for PK-12 students. This curriculum aims to bring Indigenous history to life and address the often overlooked narrative of the Lenape people in New York City. The talk features key contributors to the […]

Join us to hear Sabyn Javeri, acclaimed author, of "Hijabistan," speak about her work on women's sexuality, identity, and the hijab.By exploring themes such as women's sexuality, identity, and the hijab as a metaphor, Sabyn Javeri discussed her work, including her acclaimed book, Hijabistan (Harper Collins: 2019), and confronts cultural and gender stereotypes while examining […]

Photo credit: SibRapid/Shutterstock Join us for Defining The Moment: After Election Push for Abortion Access, a post-election mobilization event to unite supporters and advocates nationwide to demand federal action for abortion access. Since the election results will determine how we advance reproductive justice, this is a pivotal moment to come together and examine what’s next […]

Join Tsuru for Solidarity for a community reflection space to talk about the results of the elections. We will hear from Dr. Satsuki Ina, co-founder of TFS and one of the visionaries behind TFS’s healing justice work, about how we as individuals can stay resourced and grounded when we are on the frontlines of interrupting […]

Join us to celebrate the midnight release of Haruki Murakami’s The City and Its Uncertain Walls! Featuring games, prizes, tea from Kettl Tea, sake from Kato Sake works, Milk Bar muffins (“Murakuffins”) inspired by the book, and more! Be the first to receive your copy right at midnight!ABOUT THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLSFrom the […]

Christine Bacareza Balance presents ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law.Prof. Christine Balance, the 2024 CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, will present ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law. In it, she studies what the diverse and contradictory […]

Join us to celebrate the Penguin Classics launch of DOGEATERS with a conversation featuring Jessica Hagedorn, Patrick Rosal & Lucy Yu!ABOUT DOGEATERS“An original, raw, and wild novel that has held its power and demands to be read.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The SympathizerWelcome to Manila in the turbulent period of the Philippines’ […]

AAWW and Kay Ulanday Barrett present a celebratory reading and open mic featuring SA Smythe and Mars!Join us on November 19 at 7 PM ET for a Mouth to Mouth reading followed by an open mic!Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett, this month's Mouth to Mouth celebrates writers SA Smythe and Mars. If you […]

CACF: Coalition for Asian American Children & Families CACF’s Policy Team is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Inclusive Curriculum Convening on Wednesday, November 20 at 4pm on Zoom. This convening is for community members, students, parents, educators, and community-based organizations interested in learning more about the curriculum advocacy landscape in Albany and the […]

Join us for a chat led by Christine Wong, author of the new cookbook: The Vibrant Hong Kong Table! Christine will be joined by food writer Cathy Erway and Local Roots founder Wen-Jay Ying to talk about food and cooking for the upcoming holidays – from hosting tips and ways to eat local, seasonal and […]

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have traveled the world and lived for many years in Asia, where their work won them the first Pulitzer Prize granted to a husband and wife. They join Orville Schell of the Center on U.S.-China Relations for a conversation on Kristof’s latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life.

For our November Town Hall, A4 takes a deeper look at the art of memoir. How do artists explore deeply personal experiences and create connections in the process? Writer, educator, activist, and performer Alvin Eng (Our Laundry, Our Town) will share his artistic journey of writing plays and adapting them into memoirs. We’ll also hear […]

Join us on November 20th as Dr. Ned Blackhawk presents the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History, discussing his acclaimed book, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, which recently won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Dr. Blackhawk is the author and co-editor of […]

Join us for the New York launch of this YA romance about first love, family ghosts, and healing from generational traumaJoin Los Angeles–based biracial Filipina American writer Clare Osongco for the New York launch of her debut novel—a compelling YA romance about two traumatized teens who fall in love over a series of secret late-night […]

Beyond the comfort zone is the growth zone, where you learn new things, meet new people, travel to new places, and try new experiences. While it may be a challenge, the growth zone can help expand your world and find your passions and goals in life. When you are not able to accomplish things that […]

Culture Lab LIC's premiere "New Works Festival" will showcase the year-long, original work of our four 2024 Emergence Artists in Residence!

Join us for a celebration of writer Emily Jungmin Yoon's Find Me as the Creature I Am, in conversation with Monica Sok and Sally Wen Mao! Join AAWW in-person and online for a celebration of Emily Jungmin Yoon's Find Me as the Creature I Am! Emily will be joined by writers Monica Sok and Sally […]

Join The Bittermelon's Obscure History School as we explore the American history of Asians which begins in the 1500s! Welcome to Asian American History for Youth (Ages 13 to 20)! Are you ready to dive into the rich and diverse history of Asian Americans? Join us for a fun and interactive online event designed specifically […]

In the twilight of the British Empire, an aspiring poet named Maya Mehta sets out to make her mark on the world. When Mahatma Gandhi’s famous Salt March passes through her hometown, Maya is torn between duty to her family and the passionate ideals of her freedom-fighting friends in the Indian Independence Movement. Ultimately, through […]

An urgent conversation with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Chenjerai Kumanyika. Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, the left in the United States — and internationally — faces multiple challenges. How can we squarely face these and find ways to build effective movements for the world we need? ***Register […]

Join Yu & Me Books at New Design High School to celebrate the paperback launch of Same Bed Different Dreams with author, Ed Park! In conversation with Ava Chin ABOUT THE BOOK A wild, sweeping novel that imagines an alternate secret history of Korea and the traces it leaves on the present—loaded with assassins and […]

Join us for an insightful Post-Election Analysis in the South Asian Context! Wondering how the U.S. election results could impact South Asia and South Asian Americans? Our panel of experts will break it down and explore what to expect in the coming years. Don’t miss this chance to get an in-depth perspective from those in […]

This panel presentation introduces an ongoing project to recover and translate the Japanese-language writings of the Issei novelist and teacher Ginko Okazaki (pen-name of Masue Shinozaki Orimo, 1895-1973). Ginko was part of a cohort of highly educated Japanese women who emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. She is best known for her publication […]

Blasian March and @gapimny, with the support of @apichachc offers a post-election healing dinner for LGBTQ+ Black, Asian, and Pasifika people. This is a space for the aforementioned groups to grieve in solidarity and together imagine strategies for our community to continue to keep each other safe in the coming times. Food will be provided, […]

Lecture on "Great Japanese American Artists: Community, Identity and Place" Educator Joe Tokumasu Field will speak about the lives and practices of prominent Japanese American artists like Isamu Noguchi, Ruth Asawa, and George Nakashima, with attention given to lesser-known figures worthy of our consideration. We will discuss the diverse ways these individuals—through their innovative works, […]

Culture Lab LIC's premiere "New Works Festival" will showcase the year-long, original work of our four 2024 Emergence Artists in Residence!

Makati is a Filipino night market comedy show featuring food from the Philippines and the best Filipino Comedians (and friends)!Makati- a city in known in the Phillipines for its bustling nightlife and exceptional night markets. New York, a city known for its comedy. We're here to bring you a one of a kind experience with […]

Join a MOCA educator for a public gallery tour of our core exhibition, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America.

Whether you're crafting bold headlines or playful bubble letters, join us in channeling your inner designer and creating fonts that pop!

Culture Lab LIC's premiere "New Works Festival" will showcase the year-long, original work of our four 2024 Emergence Artists in Residence!

Culture Lab LIC's premiere "New Works Festival" will showcase the year-long, original work of our four 2024 Emergence Artists in Residence!

Culture Lab LIC's premiere "New Works Festival" will showcase the year-long, original work of our four 2024 Emergence Artists in Residence!