Upcoming Events

Honoring the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund FUSONG, a new musical by Christine Toy Johnson and Cecilia Lin, tells the story of two Chinese women in two different centuries linked by their complicated destiny. As Fusong is kidnapped from her small village in China and thrown into the dark world of San Francisco’s Chinatown in […]

Chinese Americans in the Jim Crow South: From Sharecropping to Groceries explores the experiences of Chinese Americans who lived alongside African Americans during the 90 years of Jim Crow. Participants will explore how Chinese Americans labored in cotton fields and were positioned between Black sharecroppers and white plantation owners, occupying a unique and often precarious […]

Potluck Asian America is joining forces with the community-based Theater Takeover Tuesdays crew to support the new animated film Hoppers. Meet Karen Huie, the voice of Grandma Tanaka in Hoppers! Theater Takeover Tuesdays is a grassroots moviegoing group organized by Julie Huang and friends that brings communities together to support films, particularly those connected to […]

Join WNYC's Alison Stewart and writer Megha Majumdar for a live conversation about her newest book, A Guardian and a Thief, a finalist for the National Book Award. The New York Public Library and WNYC—two indispensable New York institutions—are partnering to host a book club that brings New Yorkers together and fosters community. The March title […]

Special guest speakers and ceremonial ladder raising by FDNY. The Designer for this historic memorial is Richard Joon Yoon, an architect and designer, professor at Pratt & NYC/Queens resident along […]

Presented by the NYU Migration Network. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. REGISTER Held monthly over the semester, these public conversations bring together scholars, artists, and practitioners for cross-disciplinary exchanges to develop and refine understandings of migration and mobility, its histories, and its political stakes. With migration so sensationalized by much of the media, […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an engaging conversation with historian Charlotte Brooks, Professor of History at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, on her new book, The Moys of New York and Shanghai One Family’s Extraordinary Journey Through War and Revolution. Through the remarkable story […]

Join us for a special fiction reading by New York State writer Min Jin Lee, author of Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, and a finalist for the National Book Award. This event, in memory of Marjorie Hecht Watson for Women’s History Month, will also feature a conversation with Julie Goodale, offering insights into Lee’s […]

Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from […]

Connecting the Dots: Data‑Informed Community Stories is the official launch of CPC’s new Impact Map and Interactive Tour! This milestone represents more than two years of dedicated work and hundreds of staff hours to bring our community’s stories, data, and impact to life in a meaningful, accessible way. At the event, you’ll experience 1) a live demonstration of […]

Celebrate the publication of Aleah N. Ranjitsingh’s edited volume The Asian Caribbean in the Caribbean Diaspora: Essays on Migration, Identity, and Literary and Cultural Representations. The volume expands notions of the Caribbean diaspora to account for the Asian as part of the Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora.  Its interdisciplinary chapters center Caribbean people of Chinese, Indian, Japanese and […]

Presented during the closing week of hapa.me, the Museum of Chinese in America cordially invites you to an engaging conversation with artist and professor Kip Fulbeck, moderated by Herb Tam, MOCA’s Chief Curator and Senior Director of Exhibitions and Programming. Together, they will reflect on 25 years of The Hapa Project, Fulbeck’s landmark body of work that centers the […]

JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia, Australia, and the United States, the show explores culture, identity, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling. The lineup includes Tony Chou (host […]

Join us for a one-night only reading of a new play with music by Gaven Trinidad and directed by Nicholas Polonio. A collection of Filipino, Fil-Am, and AANHPI artists is coming together for a concert reading of the play Learning How to Read by Moonlight to fundraise for University Settlement's Adult English Classes. The classes are offered at a variety of […]

Patrice Tanaka is a best-selling author, public speaker on business and life purpose, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of three award-winning, PR & Marketing agencies, and the consultancy, Joyful Planet, focused on building purpose-driven individuals and organizations to help them unleash greater success, fulfillment and joy in their personal lives, workplaces, and communities. As an extension of […]

AAPI Women Lead is pleased to welcome Kalaya'an Mendoza back for Part 2 of Be Ready, Stay Ready. Join us for Let's Build Safety Together, an exciting interactive fireside chat and training. As a […]

Scholars in humanities and STEM fields will discuss Asian American scientists' lives, racial formation, advocacy, and pedagogy. Scholars across Yale, CUNY, and NYU from STEM and Humanities present the 2026 Asian Americans and STEM Conference at NYU Brooklyn Campus! Panel 1: Immigration and Scientific Knowledge Panel 2: Scientific Legacies of War More information about the […]

A conference exploring how personal narratives inform our understanding of the law, justice and ethics.How does biography and memoir shape our understanding of law?Join us for a one-day conference exploring how legal figures have been represented through biography/memoir and how personal narratives shape our understanding of law, justice and ethics. Co-sponsored by the MA Program […]

Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala will present on their project examining the life of George DeGrasse and his family, who lived on land in New York City donated by Aaron Burr in the early nineteenth century. DeGrasse, listed as being born in Calcutta, India, and often claiming to be Burr’s former servant, becomes the focus of a […]

Join us for an evening of exchanges emerging from the exhibition "To time, to distance" curated by Tamara Khasanova and Junho Peter Yoon.AAAinA is proud to share an evening of presentations and conversations emerging from the group exhibition, To time, to distance, featuring artists Alisa Berger, Daria Kim, Luiza Pârvu, and Toma Peiu. The exhibition […]

Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming! This year, not only do we keep our optional after-party — we’re introducing a brand-new audience spotlight segment!🔥 One lucky audience member […]

Join us for a Hinamatsuri Tea ritual featuring a rare Kinin-date ceremony—celebrating seasonal beauty, grace, and Japanese tradition!

Gather, Heal, and Build: A Summit for Muslim Women Rooted in Collective Freedom and Care Every year, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care, exploring how spiritual grounding, emotional resilience, […]

International Multi-Award Winning Guitarist FuzAsian DimensionInternational Multi-Award Winning Jazz-Rock-Fusion Guitarist, Composer and Vocalist, Author of the FuzAsian® Method, Steven Chelliah, is a Malaysian born American Guitarist, Composer and Vocalist based in NYC and is the inventor of the FuzAsian® Method, a system of modern jazz that explores the universe of Indian Scales (Ragas) as vehicles […]

An evening of new music inspired by Anandibai Joshee, a Philadelphia icon and the first South Asian woman physician!Anandibai: A Night of Music for a Philadelphia IconJoin us for a powerful evening of music and storytelling inspired by Anandibai Joshee—a trailblazing Philadelphia icon and the first South Asian woman to become a physician.Featuring new music […]

Join us for an intimate pineapple cake tasting — a deep dive into the history/culture of + a guided sampling of 10 Taiwanese brands/types. Join the Pineapple Cake Experience! Ready to dive into the delicious world of pineapple cakes? This in-person event is all about tasting, learning, and having fun with this tropical treat. Whether […]

Prepare to be amazed as The Peking Acrobats® deliver a jaw-dropping performance that defies gravity and belief. This thrilling showcase blends the time-honored tradition of Chinese acrobatics with live music, bold visuals, and cutting-edge special effects—creating a high-flying experience for all ages.