7 events found.
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Exhibit: “The Monkey King in Chinatown” by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
Pearl River Mart Gallery - Soho 452 Broadway, New York
Free
APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit in Washington DC
The Royal Sonesta Washington, Capitol Hill 20 Massachusetts Ave NW,, Washington DC
$50
Ongoing
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Chinatown ’75 Walking Tour
Corner of Canal Street & Elizabeth Street 30 Elizabeth Street, New York
$22
Week of Events
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 […]
$74 – $311
Queens Night Market
The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. Every Saturday from 4pm to midnight April. 12 to August 16 and September 13 to October […]
Free
Dance Workshop: Rhythm & Seoul
2025 What Can We Do? Awardee Dahyun Kim is pleased to present Rhythm & Seoul, a free 90-minute workshop that celebrates Korean music and culture across contemporary and jazz genres. Anyone from beginners to experienced dancers are welcome! Kneepads and longsleeves recommended for floorwork classes. This event is appropriate for adults ages 18 and above. […]
Free
Food Festival: Japan Fes NYC
JAPAN Fes renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, with over 1,000,000 projected annual attendees and 2,000 vendors, we proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications […]
Free
Food Festival: Dragon Fest NYC
We are an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants, food vendors, artists and local communities. April 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day) […]
Free
Exhibit: “The Monkey King in Chinatown” by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel, “Journey to the West,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion, individualism, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. Curator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl […]
Free
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Chinatown ’75 Walking Tour
Tours on May 11, 17, and 18, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:30pm CHINATOWN ‘75 is an interactive walking tour that tells the story of the police brutality case that rocked Chinatown and the protest movement that arose in its wake. In May of 1975, 25,000 protesters marched from Chinatown to City Hall to demand justice […]
$22
APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit in Washington DC
The 2025 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as local, state, and federal elected officials to discuss important issues that affect the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community and the nation at large. Past events focused on issues, policies, practices, and trends in the AA […]
$50
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New York Asian Arts Festival
This May, the first-ever New York Asian Arts Festival (@nyasianartsfestival) takes over the city with a month-long celebration of Asian American creativity. Anchored by a group exhibition in SoHo and a citywide calendar of hands-on art classes and community events, NYAAF spotlights the artists, storytellers, and cultural spaces shaping Asian American art today. Rooted in […]
Free – $130
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Kochiyama Archives Launch/Conference -Claiming Our Shared Histories and Struggles: Radical Solidarities
Kochiyama Archives Launch / Conference - Claiming Our Shared Histories and Struggles: Radical Solidarities in the Kochiyama Archives Dates: May 16-18, 2025 Location: Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (Harlem, NY) Overview: Claiming Our Shared Histories and Struggles: Radical Solidarities in the Kochiyama Archives celebrates the official launch of the Yuri and Bill Kochiyama Papers […]
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Monday, May 12, 2025
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Virtual EventMay 13, 2025 -Teaching the 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship: Making Sense of the Political Moment Through Asian American Histories
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Hybrid EventMay 13, 2025 -The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration
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May 13, 2025 -Ching Ho Cheng: Luminous Life and Legacy
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Featured May 13, 2025 -Featured AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center
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May 13, 2025 -Viewpoints: Fareed Zakaria
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May 13, 2025 -Dance: Kaz Kumagai: Tap Into the Light
Virtual Event
Teaching the 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship: Making Sense of the Political Moment Through Asian American Histories
Birthright citizenship—a cornerstone of the 14th Amendment—is once again under attack. In partnership with Asian Law Caucus, this workshop will delve into the history and ongoing relevance of the 14th […]
Hybrid Event
The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration
Reception & Book Signing to Follow TO RSVP In Person or zoom: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=4acaad42-64c0-494d-b709-d724ab8837ff&envId=p-rzKFBb2xVk253Ulcjd_x1w&zone=usa Marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Roosevelt House, please join us, together with the Hunter […]
Free
Ching Ho Cheng: Luminous Life and Legacy
Panel conversation on the life and artistic legacy of Ching Ho Cheng with Sybao Cheng-Wilson, Gordon Wilkins, and Kyle Croft Please join BANK NYC for a panel discussion on the life and artistic legacy of cultural luminary, Ching Ho Cheng. This panel talk coincides with Cheng's solo exhibition, Tracing Infinity, at BANK's NYC pilot space […]
Free
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AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center
N AAPI Night Market Celebrate the AAPI community with food, performances & more Join us for the 4th annual AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00PM. Celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander community with complimentary food from local vendors, performances, kids activities & more. This event is free & […]
Free
Viewpoints: Fareed Zakaria
CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria joins Asia Society President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang for a conversation discussing Zakaria’s book Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to Present in the present geopolitical and social context. This program is part of Viewpoints: an annual series where prominent, visionary figures are interviewed onstage about their work and perspectives before […]
Free – $30
Dance: Kaz Kumagai: Tap Into the Light
Award winning tap dancer Kaz Kumagai presents his new work "TAP INTO THE LIGHT" with the legendary Jazz musicians Alex Blake (bass), Toru Dodo (piano), and Sol Liebeskind (vocals), along with the world best tap dancers such as Anthony Morigerato and Max Pollak and special guests!!
$36
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Hybrid EventMay 14, 2025 -Asia Society Global Talent Symposium + Awards
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Virtual EventMay 14, 2025 -Data-Driven Democracy: Reaching Voters with Digital Tools
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FeaturedVirtual EventMay 14, 2025 -Featured AAPI ReModel Minority Workshop
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Virtual EventMay 14, 2025 -Asian Americans in the “American West” (Online Teacher Workshop)
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Virtual EventMay 14, 2025 -Songs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 1/2)
Hybrid Event
Asia Society Global Talent Symposium + Awards
The Global Talent Symposium + Awards offers a unique platform for culturally expansive leadership development. This one-day conference highlights leaders driving the business case for global talent and brings together professionals from a wide range of businesses and industries. Join us on May 14 to gain insights from visionary experts, apply key takeaways during interactive workshops, and network with […]
$95 – $995
Virtual Event
Data-Driven Democracy: Reaching Voters with Digital Tools
At “Data-Driven Democracy”, we’ll teach you how to harness digital tools to both maximize your ability to target your audience and craft hyper-targeted and culturally competent messaging that resonates deeply with specific communities. Whether you’re looking to refine your messaging or make your outreach efforts more impactful, this webinar will provide actionable strategies to help […]
Free
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Virtual Event
AAPI ReModel Minority Workshop
This workshop will explore the origins and impact of the “Model Minority Myth,” which inaccurately depicts all Asian Americans as high-achieving, law-abiding, and seamlessly assimilated into American society. While seemingly positive, this stereotype masks ongoing systemic racism and drives a wedge between communities of color. Participants will examine Asian American histories and experiences while learning […]
Free
Virtual Event
Asian Americans in the “American West” (Online Teacher Workshop)
Expand how your students imagine the “American West” by learning how to incorporate photographs, legal cases, writings, and life stories of Asian Americans who fought for social and cultural equality, challenged discriminatory laws in court, and built community in the West. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour
Free
Virtual Event
Songs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 1/2)
Join us for a dual community music exchange and micro language lab rooted in heritage study! This is a two-part series on May 14th and 28th. Songs That Raised Us ; Face (Part 1/2) Drawing on native vernacular + formative music memory, we will peel off the distortion of saving Orientalized ‘face’, hear a case […]
Free
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 -Teaching AAPI History & Contributions
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Virtual EventMay 15, 2025 -Courage to Advocate: AANHPIs for Public Education
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May 15, 2025 -2025 Queens Borough President AAPI Heritage Celebration
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May 15, 2025 -Lead Bigger: Book Talk with Anne Chow
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FeaturedHybrid EventMay 15, 2025 -Featured Culture Bridge: Reclaiming Vietnam – A One Woman Show
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May 15, 2025 -Music: Japan FantASIA Brooklyn
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May 15, 2025 -Drag Comedy Cabaret
Teaching AAPI History & Contributions
In 2022, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions, history, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people, culture, and communities. Join Dr. Khayti Joshi in person at Fairleigh Dickinson University to learn how to bring AAPI history, culture, […]
$75
Virtual Event
Courage to Advocate: AANHPIs for Public Education
What is at stake for AANHPI students and public education, and what can we do about it? Join us for a conversation on how AANHPIs are impacted by recent laws […]
2025 Queens Borough President AAPI Heritage Celebration
Join us as Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosts his annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration. Enjoy a powerful evening of cultural performances, honors for outstanding local leaders and organizations, refreshments and much more.
Free
Lead Bigger: Book Talk with Anne Chow
Lead Bigger: Book Talk with Anne Chow, The First Asian Women CEO in AT&T’s History In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian American Authors Book Club and China Institute in America are proud to co-host a special book talk featuring Anne Chow, trailblazing business executive and author of Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of […]
$20 – $35
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Hybrid Event
Culture Bridge: Reclaiming Vietnam – A One Woman Show
Growing up in a bi-racial home with a white mother and a Vietnamese father, Kim spent years wishing away her father’s less-than-desirable immigrant status, skin color and all the painful family secrets she inherited. Determined to face her demons, she joins a volunteer organization in Vietnam. As she begins to discover the beauty of her […]
Free
Music: Japan FantASIA Brooklyn
Get ready for a wild ride through the vibrant and magical world of Japanese culture at Japan FantASIA Brooklyn! Japan FantASIA Brooklyn: A celebration of Asian Heritage via music and dance. Thursday, May 15th at C5BK https://www.c5bk.com/ 7PM doors open / 7:30PM Start $25 adv (Includes a free drink)/ $35 at the door Join us […]
$29
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 like […]
Friday, May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 -Opium Wars, Chinatown, and NYC Punk with Alvin Eng
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May 16, 2025 -Model Majority American History Comedy Show
Opium Wars, Chinatown, and NYC Punk with Alvin Eng
NYPL Long-Term Fellow Alvin Eng presents a work-in-progress look at his forthcoming work of history and memoir, Urban Oracle Bones, which explores the cultural dynamic between opium and the “heroin chic” punk scene of 1970s NYC. Drawing on resources from the Library’s Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature, as […]
Model Majority American History Comedy Show
NYC's premier sketch comedy team Model Majority (ABC/Good Morning America, CBS, NY1 and more) is having their annual AANHPI Heritage Month show with history and pop cultured themed comedy sketches to learn the history you probably didn't learn in school. In partnership with Asian Hustle Network with audience prizes from Asian American owned Sundae School. […]
$17.50 – $22.50
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025 -Public Tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
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Virtual EventMay 17, 2025 -Writing Intimate Distance – Virtual Writing Workshop
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May 17, 2025 -MOCACREATE: Luminaries We Love with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
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May 17, 2025 -Queer AAPI Food Festival
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May 17, 2025 -We All Eat Rice Open Mic
Public Tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
Join a MOCA educator for a public gallery tour of our core exhibition, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America.
Virtual Event
Writing Intimate Distance – Virtual Writing Workshop
Join Megan Pinto and Kiran Bath for a virtual workshop on writing about the people we love! How do we write about the ones we love? A common writing adage is write what you know, and while free writing, we might find ourselves returning to core relationships that have shaped us, be it romantic, familial, […]
$50
MOCACREATE: Luminaries We Love with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
Commemorate the lives and achievements of your favorite Asian American heroes by making paper dolls (plus all their accessories!)
Queer AAPI Food Festival
Step into a culinary extravaganza like no other, where vibrant flavors, rich cultural heritage, and the celebration of diversity blend harmoniously. Welcome to our Queer AAPI Food Festival, a captivating feast for the senses that will transport you on an unforgettable journey through the culinary traditions of the LGBTQ+ AAPI community. The Queer AAPI Food […]
Free
We All Eat Rice Open Mic
Join us for this month's open mic, celebrating the long history of solidarity between the Asian and Latino communities in Sunset Park.Join us for this open mic celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the long history of solidarity between the Asian and Latino communities in Sunset Park. You can sign-up to perform during the open mic […]
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Featured May 18, 2025 -Featured Festival: Send Chinatown Love: Here Forever
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Featured May 18, 2025 -Featured Dance: A Celebration of 2025 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Featuring Guest Artist: The Ahn Trio
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Festival: Send Chinatown Love: Here Forever
Join us at Here Forever: a benefit festival and maker's market honoring our merchants! Dear community, thank you for being here with us. We are commemorating five years of Send Chinatown Love at Here Forever: a benefit festival and maker's market honoring our merchants! Come hang out with us at Manny Cantor Center on Sunday, […]
$12.51
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Dance: A Celebration of 2025 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Featuring Guest Artist: The Ahn Trio
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, will launch its 37th anniversary season at CitiGroup Theatre in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center on Sunday, May 18th at 3PM. The production celebrates the 2025 Asian American […]
$40