Upcoming Events

This panel will explore the critical role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) in advancing educational equity and student success through research, practice, and policy. Featuring insights from educational researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates, the discussion will highlight how AANAPISIs elevate the voices and experiences of AANHPI students and communities. Khydeeja […]

Join us for an unforgettable night of conversation, insight, and reflection as we welcome acclaimed author-journalists M. Gessen and Paola Ramos, as well as creator of the 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, in conversation with Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) president and CEO Dr. Carmen Rojas, onstage at the Symphony Space in NYC. Organized people power is the antidote to authoritarianism. From […]

Starring Chris Chinn and Les J.N. Mau with Brian Tong Stage Management by Mars Juno Bartolome Neri ABOUT THE PLAY Howard and Sam, two American Asian men in their 60s meet in a Honolulu cemetery, with Howard visiting the gravesite of his mother and Sam visiting the gravesite of his husband. They strike up a […]

A 6-week book club and virtual community centered on a groundbreaking memoir that bridges neuroscience, colonization, disability justice, and embodied resistance. Don’t miss our fall SpeakOut Book Club! We’re reading Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing by award-winning writer and narrative strategist Jen Soriano—a groundbreaking memoir-in-essays that bridges neuroscience, colonization, disability justice, and embodied resistance. Together we’ll explore […]

Is the current movement towards deglobalization just part of a cycle that has had its ups and downs, or are we in a structural movement towards a more permanent isolation of countries from a trade and economic point of view? The topic of deglobalization has never been more prominent than it is today. The topic […]

Award winning chef Melissa King blends her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood in her debut cookbook Join us for a conversation with Top Chef: All-stars champion Melissa King to celebrate her debut cookbook, a collection of unforgettable recipes crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her family, in restaurants, and on […]

JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING WITH AREPA MEMBERS AND A DISCUSSION WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER JASPER WU Time: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: EisnerAmper733 3rd Ave, 7th Floor New York, NY 10017 Join us for an exclusive Speaker Event and Networking Reception featuring Jasper Wu, Vice President […]

Researcher Tamara Kneese speaks with environmental justice researcher Sanjana Paul and critical social scientist Jasmine McNealy about the environmental toll AI development is taking on local water supplies, energy systems, and communities around the world. This event will take place online and in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor Artificial […]

For many AANHPI professionals, going from being an individual contributor to leader isn’t just about promotions. We have to navigate stereotypes, cultural expectations, and building space where representation may be limited. This panel brings together AANHPI communications leaders who’ve taken the journey, to share their candid experiences. From finding your voice to advocating for yourself […]

Join acclaimed biographers Jeff Chang (Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America) and Katie Gee Salisbury (Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong) for a timely and powerful conversation about two iconic trailblazers who redefined what it meant to be Asian American in the reels […]

APIDAs were once excluded from entering the U.S. The Civil Rights Movement spearheaded by Black Americans led to the revision of discriminatory laws including immigration laws—leading to the passage of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Today, APIDAs are the fastest growing population in the U.S. This workshop shows activities for students to examine […]

In partnership with the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club, Serica is proud to host a virtual conversation with Yiming Ma, author of the debut, These Memories Do Not Belong To Us, a powerful and provocative novel that explores how governments and media manipulate history to control the collective imagination, set in a future where […]

Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute’s Creative Climate Communications Lab, this dynamic Forum brings together urgent responses to today’s climate crises with bold, long-term strategies for systemic change. On September 25, as part of Climate Week NYC 2025, Serica is partnering with our friends at WNET/ALL ARTS and Human Impacts Institute to host an innovative, […]

In July, Congress passed their budget reconciliation package, which drastically increased funding for deportations while slashing funding for Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical programs that provide for people’s basic needs. These decisions have far-reaching consequences for Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities across the country. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Join SEARAC on Thursday, Sept. 25, at […]

The trio of scholars will discuss "Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking Up Migrants" -- the new book authored by Dr. Conlon and Dr. Hiemstra. Nancy Hiemstra and a panel of scholars discuss her new co-authored book (with Deirdre Conlon), a damning exposé of the ways immigration detention generates income while those detained […]

Join AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou's Where Are You Really From, featuring Delia Cai! Join AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou's Where Are You Really From, featuring Delia Cai! __ A mail order bride from Taiwan is packed up in a cardboard box and sent via express shipping to California, […]

Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi September 25th – December 13th, 2025 Talkin’ Bout a Revolution is a solo exhibition spotlighting the work of Pyaari Azaadi, formerly known as Jaishri Abichandani. Taking its title from Tracy Chapman’s iconic 1988 song, the exhibition reflects Azaadi’s lifelong commitment to art, activism, and community. Known for her fearless […]

For our September Town Hall, A4 gathers artists whose work preserves cultural traditions and ancestral knowledge. Featured presenters include Mudang Jenn, a diaspora shaman, ritual performance artist, and teacher, who will discuss her experience bringing an ancient Korean folk religion to present-day audiences. We’ll also hear from Sabri Sundos, a Palestinian American painter and textile […]

Cognitive skills are a measure of how fast our brain can process and make decisions in different situations. It is the brain's ability to process its thinking and mental capacities. Quite simply, it determines how fast you can perform. In the corporate world, it can be the difference between success and chaos. Moreover, 68% of […]

SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE is a documentary about the housing crisis. In New York City’s most quickly gentrifying neighborhoods, a group of fearless residents, activists, and nonprofit attorneys fight corrupt landlords and developers for the basic human right to a home. Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 6:30 pm - Doors Open […]

Join a MOCA educator for a neighborhood walking tour of Chinatown past and present! Uncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods! This walking tour explores how both everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community. Together, trace the transformation of the area from […]

The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Echoes of Arrival, a powerful collection of immigrant stories. Through intimate performances blending storytelling, music, and dance, the cast shares their poignant first encounters with the United States and the bittersweet reality of leaving their homelands behind. These personal narratives illuminate the courage, resilience, and complexities […]

Spotlighting Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat and her moving, memory-rich work Of Dishes and Dreams. Join us for an intimate evening spotlighting award-winning Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat, whose bold, emotionally resonant works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural inheritance. As one of the few Asian American choreographers making waves in the contemporary dance […]

A cultural biography, both sweeping and intimate, of the legend Bruce Lee, set against the extraordinary, untold story of the rise of Asian America—from the author of the award-winning classic Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and one of the finest culture observers of our era. Jeff Chang’s first book, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, […]

A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City! Laughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, India Tribune, and the New York Comedy Festival, this monthly event […]

Come celebrate the beautiful autumn season with an evening of live jazz provided by AAPI Jazz Collective! Experience an enchanting program of jazz arrangements of classic Asian songs, blending traditional melodies with musical influences all around the world. The AAPI Jazz Collective is a diverse group of established AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) identifying […]

In conjunction with the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation" at China Institute Gallery Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery presents a one-day symposium where featured artists, curators, and scholars explore and address key themes and questions raised by the exhibition. Through seven talks and panels, we will explore the breadth and […]

H T Tsiang with actress Joanna Moore in a 1960s TV program The Original is an immersive walking tour through Greenwich Village with Michael Salgarolo following the strange, hilarious life of Chinese American author H T Tsiang. Alternatively ignored and ridiculed in his own time, Tsiang is now known as a visionary forebearer of modern Asian American […]

Discover the vibrant contemporary Asian culture through Design Markets, Delicious Food, Panel Talk at AAAAH! Weekend! Welcome to AAAAH WEEKEND - Asian Cultural Festival | The borrowed Edge「他山之石」 Inspired by the Chinese idiom “他山之石，可以攻玉” (“stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade”), this festival explores how new perspectives and cultural exchange spark creativity […]

Showdown Chinatown is back! Come challenge our 8 invited masters in 1V1 breaking or join in on the rocking Apache line and become our 2nd Showdown Chinatown Grand Master!  Will you be there?? Breaking, Rocking, Live DJs, Graffiti, Lion Dancing, Wushu Demonstration, All Ages 2025 DJs and Judges! DJs: Skee (Beijing), Natural (NYC), Bijan (Berlin), […]

VBP Storytelling Workshop: A picture is worth a thousand words with VBP Founder, Tracey Nguyen Mang This interactive storytelling workshop invites participants to use a personal photo as a prompt to unlock memories, emotions, and hidden narratives. Through guided exercises and group sharing, you’ll discover how to transform an image into a powerful story that […]

Rovaco Dance Company presents their seventh annual Rovaco Dance Party: an evening of live music, dance, theater, and cultural exchange. PROGRAM 5:00 PM | Doors Open + Social Hour with Refreshments 6:00 PM | Performances + Dance Party Rovaco Dance Company presents their seventh annual Rovaco Dance Party. This evening of live music, dance, theater, […]

Celebrate the Asian American Studies Program and the inaugural Helen Zia Deputy Director, Daniel Woo, Dr. Woo will be in conversation with Helen Zia on Asian American Activism,Civil Rights and a Better Tomorrow Friday, October 17, 4 pm–6 pm Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute 47-49 65th Street (between Park and Madison aves) Helen Zia is […]