Art Exhibit – Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
80WSE 80 Washington Square East, New York
Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present
Art Gallery at Pace University 41 Park Row, 1st floor, Spruce Street entrance, New York
Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
Chinatown!Studio 1 Pike Street, New York
Week of Events
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: 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 […]
The Film Lab Presents: Season 18 Premieres Nationwide on TV on Dec 1st
The Film Lab (also known as the Asian American Film Lab) is excited to announce the nationwide premiere of the 18th season of Film Lab Presents, hosted by Jennifer Betit Yen, airing Sundays starting December 1. This season will showcase the exceptional talent from the 2024 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition, bringing diverse voices and […]
Holiday Market: Chinatown Forever
Chinatown Forever December 11-24 | Canal Street Market Canal Street Market is sadly closing its doors on December 29, 2024 after opening eight years ago. Support the Market and its vendors at its Chinatown Forever event now until Christmas Eve. Open daily from 11 am - 7 pm, and 11 am - 4 pm on […]
Regarding Repatriation: Museums and Native Communities Today
Join us for a conversation about the 2024 revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including its effects on museums and Native communities featuring Danyelle Means, Director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM and co-curator of the Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center’s (KHC) 2019-20 […]
Monday, December 9, 2024
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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December 10, 2024 -Thea Guanzon celebrates A MONSOON RISING at B&N Union Square
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FeaturedHybrid EventDecember 10, 2024 -Featured What Is Cultural Appropriation?
Thea Guanzon celebrates A MONSOON RISING at B&N Union Square
B&N Union Square in New York City welcomes Thea Guanzon to celebrate A MONSOON RISING on Tuesday, December 10th at 6PM. Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City on Tuesday, December 10th at 6PM as we welcome New York Times and internationally bestselling author Thea Guanzon to celebrate her new book […]
What Is Cultural Appropriation?
In recent headline news, actor Simu Liu called out a boba tea company for cultural appropriation saying “There’s an issue of taking something that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote-unquote ‘making it better,’” The comment generated a lot of feedback from consumers who then chimed in to add their thoughts on what cultural […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Virtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -Martial Law Implications for South Korea and the U.S.-Korea Relationship
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FeaturedVirtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -Featured Embracing Balance and Meaning During the Holidays & New Year
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FeaturedVirtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -Featured From Past Prejudice to Present Policy: The Impact of Land Ownership Exclusion Laws on Diverse Communities
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December 11, 2024 -Chinese Banquet Dinner to Benefit Immigrant Social Services
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Virtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series Filipino and Black Shared Resistance in Music: From the Blues Through Hip Hop (3 of 4)
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December 11, 2024 -Music: Chloe Flower
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Virtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -Cold War Memories and Asian American Poetry
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Virtual EventDecember 11, 2024 -Tsuru for Solidarity’s National Call to Action Meeting
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December 11, 2024 -Music: Chloe Flower
Martial Law Implications for South Korea and the U.S.-Korea Relationship
Join us for a program that explores recent political events in South Korea, including a brief history of martial law in Korea, the events leading up to the Yoon Suk […]
Embracing Balance and Meaning During the Holidays & New Year
Join us for December LEAP Connect session with Israa Nasir. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of the holiday season or the pressure to “start strong” in the New Year? Join us for an empowering workshop that tackles the cycle of toxic productivity—the relentless drive to always do more—and learn how to embrace balance, intentionality, and meaningful […]
From Past Prejudice to Present Policy: The Impact of Land Ownership Exclusion Laws on Diverse Communities
Join Committee of 100 and APA Justice for an insightful discussion on the troubling resurgence of alien land laws — historically discriminatory policies that are reemerging in state legislatures across the U.S. Originally designed to prevent non-citizens, particularly those from AAPI communities, from owning property, these laws are now being reframed as safeguards to national […]
Chinese Banquet Dinner to Benefit Immigrant Social Services
The Immigrant Social Services Benefit Dinner is our signature fundraising event for the year. The funds raised will support our work to care for, invest in, and build up community in Chinatown and the Lower East Side–- from our work with students in afterschool programs, our engagement activities with immigrant parents, seniors, local educators and […]
APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series Filipino and Black Shared Resistance in Music: From the Blues Through Hip Hop (3 of 4)
Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars. In this webinar, we will be joined by Dr. Melvin Villaver, Jr. to discuss Filipino and Black communities and their shared resistance in music. Filipinos and Black Americans have historically performed solidarity through music. From the early histories of Filipino […]
Music: Chloe Flower
Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower's holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors […]
Cold War Memories and Asian American Poetry
In this session, we will explore how Asian Amer. subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia. Cold War Memories and Asian American Poetry In this session we will explore how Asian American subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia. Focusing in particular on […]
Tsuru for Solidarity’s National Call to Action Meeting
You are invited to a meeting regarding the incoming administration’s plans to use the armed forces to round up, mass incarcerate, and deport millions of immigrants using the Japanese American incarceration as their blueprint. Join Tsuru for Solidarity for a Japanese American National Call to Action Meeting on Wednesday, December 11th at 5pm PT/8pm ET! Tsuru […]
Music: Chloe Flower
Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower's holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors […]
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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December 12, 2024 -Opera: Pauchi Sasaki Presents ARTEMIS
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December 12, 2024 -Radio Free Afghanistan: A Conversation with Saad Mohseni and Sophie Schmidt
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FeaturedVirtual EventDecember 12, 2024 -Featured Gefilte Fish to Chop Suey: The History of Kosher Chinese Food in New York City
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Hybrid EventDecember 12, 2024 -Not Your Model Minority Movie: How Asian & Asian American Cinema Got Real
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December 12, 2024 -Drag Comedy Cabaret
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Virtual EventDecember 12, 2024 -APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series: Asian Americans in Hip Hop and Movement (4 of 4)
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December 12, 2024 -Music: MOCA PERFORMS – Heteroglossia, Day 1 -Shinya Lin
Opera: Pauchi Sasaki Presents ARTEMIS
The New Latin Wave brings their popular Latine Composers Showcase to the Atrium for four nights only with some of New York’s most unique Latine voices. Composer-performer, Latina-Japanese, Pauchi Sasaki presents another installment of her opera ARTEMIS, a multi-year project inspired by NASA’s program to bring the first woman to the Moon’s surface in 2026. […]
Radio Free Afghanistan: A Conversation with Saad Mohseni and Sophie Schmidt
Join us for a thought-provoking talk around Afghanistan's evolving identity, the impact of tech amid isolation, and a path for its future. Asia Society and Rest of World invite you to join a thought-provoking conversation between Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni and Rest of World founder Sophie Schmidt, celebrating the release of his new memoir […]
Gefilte Fish to Chop Suey: The History of Kosher Chinese Food in New York City
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Museum at Eldridge Street cordially invite you to a virtual seminar with Judaic Studies scholar Shiyong Lu on the history of kosher Chinese food in New York City. The debate over the Jewish craze for Chinese food erupted in the New York Yiddish press in the 1920s. […]
Not Your Model Minority Movie: How Asian & Asian American Cinema Got Real
Dr. Samuel Jamier will dive into how the rise of Asian cinema is making waves that reach all the way to Asian American filmmaking. From Parasite to Everything Everywhere All at Once, Asian and Asian American cinema are having more than just a moment—they're transforming the landscape of the film world. The Museum of Chinese […]
Drag Comedy Cabaret
Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra! Live laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night […]
APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series: Asian Americans in Hip Hop and Movement (4 of 4)
Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars. In this webinar, we will be joined by Dr. grace shinhae jun who will share her expertise on Asian American history, representation, and activism through hip hop and movement. Dr. grace will discuss the importance of building solidarity through dance […]
Music: MOCA PERFORMS – Heteroglossia, Day 1 -Shinya Lin
Museum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-In-Residence program welcomes a cohort of 5 performing artists to generate a theme-based project. This year’s theme, Heteroglossia, encourages the resident artists to explore the construct of identity based on their particular lifestyles and cultures. “MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation, resident […]
Friday, December 13, 2024
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Hybrid EventDecember 13, 2024 -CU Civic Conversation with Letitia James, New York State Attorney General
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FeaturedVirtual EventDecember 13, 2024 -Featured Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
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FeaturedVirtual EventDecember 13, 2024 -Featured 2024 American Electorate Voter Poll AAPI Findings Briefing
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Featured December 13, 2024 -Featured Korean Americans in the Arts: Q&A Panel and Networking Event
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Hybrid EventDecember 13, 2024 -Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
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Featured December 13, 2024 -Featured Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
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Virtual EventDecember 13, 2024 -Virtual Support Space for Bangladeshis
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December 13, 2024 -Music: MOCA Performs– Heteroglossia, Day 2 – Yasmina Yuexi, Tidtaya Sinutoke, Min Ding
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December 13, 2024 -Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
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December 13, 2024 -A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
CU Civic Conversation with Letitia James, New York State Attorney General
Citizens Union Civic Conversation with Letitia James, New York State Attorney General MODERATED BY: John Avlon, Author; Senior Political Analyst, and Anchor, CNN Hybrid event
Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
"Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons - Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes Dear Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the thirty-ninth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event. This will be a new program under the title of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons” where we will feature experts who will […]
2024 American Electorate Voter Poll AAPI Findings Briefing
On Friday, December 13, at 4:00 p.m. ET, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will join pollsters in hosting a virtual briefing to unpack how and why Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Americans voted in the 2024 election and what this means moving forward […]
Korean Americans in the Arts: Q&A Panel and Networking Event
Come join us for a Q&A panel and networking event featuring esteemed Korean Americans in the creative industry! Location Korean American Association of Greater New York 149 West 24th Street ## 6 New York, NY 10011 Refund Policy Refunds up to 7 days before event Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. Agenda 5:30 PM – 6:00 […]
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001), 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. Co-curator Prof. Jayne Cole Southard will present on the exhibition, Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York […]
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
Join us for a festive holiday cookie decorating event hosted by a Daniel Kim, NYC baker, in the heart of Chinatown! Get into the holiday spirit while decorating delicious cookies inspired by the upcoming Lunar New Year. This family-friendly fundraiser will offer an assortment of cookie shapes, icing colors, and recipe cards—perfect for all ages […]
Virtual Support Space for Bangladeshis
Join us for a virtual support space for our Bangladeshi-identifying members and allies. This space is intended to discuss and reflect on the mental health impacts of state suppression and violence in Bangladesh. It is meant to be a safe space. Registration is required. When? Friday, December 13th at 3:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm […]
Music: MOCA Performs– Heteroglossia, Day 2 – Yasmina Yuexi, Tidtaya Sinutoke, Min Ding
“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation, resident artists will share the vision for their projects and present a draft of the project. Audience will have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the resident artists on the projects, and learn about the cultural significance behind each of […]
Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
Hack City Comedy - Friday, December 13 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show If having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual, then having two is just overkill. […]
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 […]
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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December 14, 2024 -Give & Sip
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Featured December 14, 2024 -Featured Maum Market in NYC Industry City
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December 14, 2024 -NEA Big Read: Interior Chinatown Book Discussion and Writing Workshop
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Featured December 14, 2024 -Featured Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up NYC
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Featured December 14, 2024 -Featured Through Their Eyes: Preserving Indo-Caribbean Histories
Give & Sip
Join AAJA NY, EnVi Media, and Apex for Youth for our holiday gift drive this holiday season at Cafe Joah! Gift a book or toy and stay for tasty drinks, gift wrapping stations, raffles, and more festive activities! All proceeds will go to our charitable partner, Apex For Youth. Apex For Youth Apex For Youth […]
Maum Market in NYC Industry City
The original Asian makers’ market — a mindfully curated, premium pop-up shopping experience celebrating Asian artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs nationwide. Please join us one day only on Saturday, December 14th from 12-4pm *INDOORS* at @IndustryCity in Brooklyn, a beautiful 2nd floor open space loft overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stay warm and shop small this season with over […]
NEA Big Read: Interior Chinatown Book Discussion and Writing Workshop
Join us to explore themes in Interior Chinatown and begin your own scripted story inspired by the book. The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) presents its 2024-25 NEA Big Read initiative, featuring Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu, a National Book Award winner. Under the theme Where We Live, MOCA will host a series of […]
Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up NYC
Join Us for the Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up in New York! The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by visiting the Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up in the heart of New York City! Celebrate the magic of the holidays with unique gifts that bring together the […]
Through Their Eyes: Preserving Indo-Caribbean Histories
Join us for an evening of storytelling and cultural celebration! Experience the captivating portraits and hear the untold stories of resilience and heritage from Indo-Caribbean elders. This project highlights the […]
Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Featured December 15, 2024 -Featured Dim Sum Wonderland: A Dim Sum Drag Brunch
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Featured December 15, 2024 -Featured APEX for Youth – Holiday Market
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December 15, 2024 -Dance: A4 Mirage No Wana
Dim Sum Wonderland: A Dim Sum Drag Brunch
Come join us for a fabulous Dim Sum Drag Brunch in Wonderland! Dim Sum Wonderland at Wonderland Bar is back! 🍵✨ On Sunday, December 15th at 12PM, join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with mouthwatering dim sum, interactive potions, and a dazzling drag show featuring three iconic Asian queens: Shia Ho, Felicia Oh, and […]
APEX for Youth – Holiday Market
You're Invited! Apex for Youth's Associate Board invites you to our 3rd annual Holiday Market Sunday December 15, 2024 at Calligaris Chelsea Furniture Store from 12:00-6:00pm. Check all your holiday gifts off your list while supporting over 25+ AAPI-owned brands. Featuring bites & beverages, a gift wrap station, and raffle prizes - you won't want […]
Dance: A4 Mirage No Wana
Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2024 Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino will be presenting a dance work performed by an all Japanese cast. Mirage no Wana is an exploration of Japanese culture, heritage, language, societal norms, body image, and mental health, portraying the multidimensionality of the culture and its people. Amidst the richness and beauty of […]
