Upcoming Events

A collection of essays on themes central to Ghosh’s work: imperialism and decolonization, climate change, and the stories of ordinary people Join us for a conversation with the 2025 recipient of the Pak Kyongni Prize Amitav Ghosh to celebrate his newest collection of essays, writings on subjects such as literature, climate change, travel, and discoveries […]

Aligned with the CUNY School of Medicine’s commitment to under-resourced communities, the NYCenter for Advancing Translational Research and Health focuses on Harlem and the South Bronx, areas where significant health and education gaps have historically persisted. As part of the Center’s efforts to connect with community, The Community Engagement Core, coordinates a monthly seminars – […]

The Fair Pricing Act (S705/A2140) is proposed state legislation designed to bring transparency and equity to hospital pricing. Its core mission: Standardize the cost of routine medical procedures. Require hospitals […]

Join educator Laura Ouk to discover how the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum (CASMC) can bring Cambodian history, culture, and community voices into your classroom. Built with input from Cambodian […]

Who Brings What to the Table: a jewelry exhibition & interactive dinner-party-style reception, featuring 5 artists and a live performance. Curated by Rho Tang, Who Brings What to the Table: […]

Join Edward Wong, New York Times correspondent, for a talk on cross-Pacific migration and family memory.$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA MembersThe Museum of […]

A conversation on the impact of art and technology on us and our world through the lens of cultural understanding. Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 PM […]

The 1990 Institute is pleased to invite you to our latest webinar: Understanding the AI Boom: Power, Politics & the Future of U.S.-China Relations Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how […]

Book Club Bar's in-person romance book club! We're reading "Something Cheeky" by Thien-Kim Lam A steamy new rom-com from the popular author of Happy Endings and Full Exposure, where two […]

Join us for an online conversation with Professor Neda Maghbouleh, author of The Limits of Whiteness, and Professor Dana Y. Nakano, author of Japanese Americans and the Racial Uniform. The discussion, moderated by BC Sociology Professor Diana Pan, will examine how racial ideologies structure non-white US citizens’ experiences of national belonging.

Research on Chinese-Caribbean immigrants in the United States, and the ways in which they understand self in terms of race and ethnicity.

Potluck Asian America presents Learn Mahjong: Hong Kong Style!  It will be a fun night to meet others while learning to play mahjong, a game of skill, strategy, and luck that originated in 19th century China. All skill levels are welcome.   A light dinner, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be served. Sokie Lee, our instructor, is passionate about […]

Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond.As featured in TimeOut NYC, The New Yorker, and India Tribune, this monthly comedy event has become […]

Through shadow theater and dance, we follow five first-generation Chinese immigrants to New York—a story of courage, hope, and belonging. Prologue PART III traces the interwoven journeys of five first-generation Chinese immigrant men who arrived in New York City between 1962 and 1990. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the rise of overseas study, […]

Japanese amateur chorus in NYC will present its 21st annual concert. With their diverse repertoire, including classical, Japanese folk, Japanese pop, barbershop, and spiritual songs, they create a unique form […]

Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with Arlan Huang, Cal Hsiao and Siyan WongART DEFIANCE/ART DEFINES US: Finding voice under siegeHow can art spark reflection, resistance and social […]

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 […]

PAGE TURNER convenes experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights, advice, and experiences! This fall, we are thrilled to present PAGE TURNER: The 2025 Asian American Writers’ Workshop Publishing Conference, a signature program that we’ll present in-person on Sunday, November 23rd, at our event space in New York. For those unable […]

Benjamin Boas, "Cool Japan" ambassador reflects on his journey from Westport local to living and working in Japan for the past 20 years. As a regular on NHK TV and writing numerous articles for the Japan Times, Studio Ghibli Neppu magazine and publishing his own books, he give an insiders view of Japanese tourism, business […]