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A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York
Sunnyside Rhythm Block: AAPI World Sound
Sunnyside Arch 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue, Queens
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Noguchi’s New York
In 1922, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most […]
A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection, some of […]
Busy, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural, political, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia, and in particular China, Indonesia, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong, Chen Shaoxiong, Tromarama, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented […]
Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon
In celebration of Asia Society’s seventieth anniversary, Asia Society Museum presents Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. Displaying seventy of the finest examples of Asian art in the United States drawn from Asia Society’s permanent collection, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of bronzes, ceramics, and […]
Japan Fes NYC 2026: Japanese Food Festival
JAPAN Fes, one of the city’s most beloved street food events, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking, sipping and exploring. Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up […]
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Shu Lea Cheang, LOVER LOVE
LOVER LOVE, a new commission for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by Shu Lea Cheang, begins with a portal. A window is flung open and the gray wall of an apartment block dissolves into a turbulent, overcast sky, against which a smoky being is enveloped by a six-winged seraphim—an angel of the highest order. This […]
Art Exhibition: Siyan Wong: Make It 10 Cents
Make it 10 Cents is a painting exhibition to raise awareness and to support a one-day pop-up redemption on May 26th in Chinatown. This pop-up simulates the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill by redeeming all materials at the 10-cent rate. Siyan Wong’s paintings depict elderly low wage workers who collect cans to survive. Each […]
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Theater: Rheology
The Bushwick Starr, HERE Arts Center, and Ma-Yi Theater Company Production of Rheology In association with The Bushwick Starr Written and directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury In collaboration with Bulbul Chakraborty In Rheology, Shayok Misha Chowdhury joins forces with his physicist mother, Bulbul Chakraborty. Bulbul is obsessed with the mystery of sand: how it flows like […]
$69 – $128
Sunnyside Rhythm Block: AAPI World Sound
Korea Art Forum (KAF) and gong present Sunnyside Rhythm Block (SRB), a free outdoor public performance series in Sunnyside, Queens, taking place across four weekends from April 18 through May 16, 2026. SRB brings together traditional performance, DJ sets, and participatory art programs that highlight AAPI world sounds in a neighborhood setting. Rather than simply […]
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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.18 to August 22 and September 19 to October 31. […]
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Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. Indian Princesses by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez directed by Miranda Cornell n the summer of 2008, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities, camp-like adventures, and a heavy dose of cultural […]
$25 – $132
Exhibit: Cantonese & Toisan Contributions & Language
The Cantonese & Toisan Contributions & Language Exhibit taking place at Sour Mouse NYC in Chinatown May 1 to 2. This exhibit will highlight the cultural and historical contributions of Cantonese and Toisan communities, aiming to preserve the language. This venue has a fun bar, game hall and food! May 1 - 6:30pm to 9pm […]
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Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh”
This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place, since 1972, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and relevant media, the exhibition serves as a homage to […]
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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Virtual EventApril 28, 2026 -Rising Up Webinar Series: Protect AANAPISIs
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Virtual EventApril 28, 2026 -Learning and Unlearning Asian American Representation in Film: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Policy
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Rising Up Webinar Series: Protect AANAPISIs
This webinar hosted by Southeast Asia Resource Action Center aims to inform a broad audience about the importance of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Southeast Asian American educational attainment. Despite their proven effectiveness, AANAPISIs and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) face serious threats, including recent federal funding cuts and challenges to […]
Free
Virtual Event
Learning and Unlearning Asian American Representation in Film: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Policy
This workshop explores the history of Asian American representation in visual media, with a focus on film. Participants will examine how policies and laws have shaped—and been reflected in—film through recurring archetypes, tropes, and narratives. Together, we will trace the intersection of policy and popular culture, analyzing how these representations have evolved over time and […]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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FeaturedVirtual EventApril 29, 2026 -Featured 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Briefing
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Featured April 29, 2026 -Featured A Place for Kids: Mahjong Fundraiser
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Featured April 29, 2026 -Featured The Arts and Asian America David Henry Hwang
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April 29, 2026 -Film- History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
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Hybrid EventApril 29, 2026 -Book Talk: Jimin Han: Dreamt I Found You w/ Marie Myung-Ok Lee (Hybrid)
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Virtual Event
2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Briefing
WHERE DO OUR COMMUNITIES STAND 2026 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders made a critical difference in the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections, and they are poised to do so again this year, especially in rapidly diversifying Congressional districts in California, Texas, New York, and elsewhere. On Wednesday, April 29 at 12pm […]
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A Place for Kids: Mahjong Fundraiser
🎉 You're invited to A Place for Kids' inaugural FUNdraiser! Come join us for an exciting evening of mahjong, food, and festivities while celebrating the amazing work of APFK ! Get ready to test your mahjong playing skills while making new connections with like-minded folks. 🎉 All proceeds will benefit our children at APFK whose mission […]
$250
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The Arts and Asian America David Henry Hwang
David Henry Hwang sits down with Heidi Kim to discuss his assessment of the artistic direction and economic needs of the arts in the U.S. David Henry Hwang has a prolific career in theatre, television, and opera, from his Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly to his most recent opera, The Monkey King, and his new […]
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Film- History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration
History of NYC’s Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration Documentary Screening and Filmmaker April 29 6:30 (MoCA) w/ Virgo Lee & Chester Lee Q&A A newly released documentary from NYC Media that traces the origins of one of New York City’s most enduring neighborhoods. Through sweeping historical insight and intimate community voices, the film centers the Toishanese […]
$15
Hybrid Event
Book Talk: Jimin Han: Dreamt I Found You w/ Marie Myung-Ok Lee (Hybrid)
" inspired outing from Han...It’s an engrossing story of the power of family and true love." —Publishers Weekly Event guidelines: Each ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card. Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. A signing will […]
$11
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Asian American Identity in 2026: Conversation
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April 30, 2026 -The Joy of Sake New York 2026
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April 30, 2026 -ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change
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April 30, 2026 -Book Event: Mother Dearest: Understanding our Mothers
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April 30, 2026 -Book Event: Techidemic with Tochi Onyebuchi, Cory Doctorow, and Alia Dastagir and Sarah Jeong
Asian American Identity in 2026: Conversation
What issues continue to unite Asian America as a political formation, and what issues divide ethnic Asian communities right now? Hamilton Hall, Room 317 Each guest must register individually Columbia University ID required for campus access. *** If you're a non-Columbia affiliate, you must register by 5 pm Tuesday, April 28, and email AmericanStudies@columbia.edu to […]
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The Joy of Sake New York 2026
The Joy of Sake returns to New York on April 30 with 492 different labels from throughout Japan and the U.S. available for tasting. Sake-themed appetizers from top New York restaurants add to the enjoyment, making The Joy of Sake the event of the year for the city’s sake enthusiasts. The admission fee includes appetizers […]
$148
ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change
A conversation exploring how art inspires and drives social change. How do artists and arts professionals activate their practices to create meaningful change? On Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 […]
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Book Event: Mother Dearest: Understanding our Mothers
A conversation will traverse three countries to explore the most fundamental relationship of all: mother and child. Mother Dearest: Understanding our Mothers All PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. […]
$24
Book Event: Techidemic with Tochi Onyebuchi, Cory Doctorow, and Alia Dastagir and Sarah Jeong
Examine how life online has devolved and ask whether a better future online might still be possible. Techidemic All PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase. Once, the internet and social media platforms promised connection and community. Today, that promise has been […]
$24
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Talking Taiwan 2026 Fundraising Gala
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Hybrid EventMay 1, 2026 -Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S. (Hybrid)
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May 1, 2026 -Book Launch: Kat Cho with June Tan and Swati Teerdhala
Talking Taiwan 2026 Fundraising Gala
The theme of this year's Talking Taiwan Gala is Celebrating Taiwanese Women in Music with the musical talents of: Zen Micheline Hung, age 15 (Piano Prodigy, Composer, and Animal Activist), […]
$100
Hybrid Event
Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Education Programs in the U.S. (Hybrid)
Exploring the history, development, and impact of Vietnamese dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs in five U.S. states.
Book Launch: Kat Cho with June Tan and Swati Teerdhala
Local bestselling author Kat Cho launches Gods & Comics with a special panel discussion to kickoff AANHPI month, for ages 12 and up! Book Launch (and Panel Discussion): Kat Cho […]
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Featured May 2, 2026 -Featured Join CAPA & Potluck Asian America at Gotham Park’s Annual Community Block Party
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May 2, 2026 -RRR Papermaking Workshop
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May 2, 2026 -Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Magnificent Street Trees of Flushing
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May 2, 2026 -Intangible Cultural Heritage Hand-Painted Lacquer Fan Workshop
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Featured May 2, 2026 -Featured Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
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May 2, 2026 -Protest Novels: Repression, Dissent, and Resistance
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May 2, 2026 -Laughing Through It: Dark Humor and the Novel
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May 2, 2026 -Dome Cartographies: Scribble Scores, Archival Projections, + Music
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May 2, 2026 -Who Belongs? Stories Against a Narrowing World
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Join CAPA & Potluck Asian America at Gotham Park’s Annual Community Block Party
Join CAPA and Potluck Asian America for a fun-filled day of music, skate, food, and community engagement at Gotham Park's fourth annual Community Block Party! In light of May being […]
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RRR Papermaking Workshop
Join us for a free papermaking workshop on Saturday, May 2! Come to Resist Recycle Regenerate’s papermaking workshop on Saturday, May 2 at Chatham Square Library (33 East Broadway)! The fellows collected lots of colorful confetti on Super Saturday — now help us turn it into recycled handmade paper! The workshop is FREE and open […]
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Magnificent Street Trees of Flushing
Kissena Park, Flushing, NY Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! From a living fossil to a species nearly extinct in the wild, explore the Asian origins and cultural uses of Flushing's magnificent street trees. Location: 164th Street and Oak Avenue in Kissena Park Cost: Free Registration: Registration not required. Event Organizer: NYC […]
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Intangible Cultural Heritage Hand-Painted Lacquer Fan Workshop
Design a one-of-a-kind hand fan using the ancient Chinese art of floating lacquer! Learn this rare heritage technique alongside elements of Join 7s Art for an immersive DIY Workshop where […]
$40
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Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
“The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams, Restored Hopes” Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm JAA-NY 49 W. 45th St. NYC, 5th floor. Co-sponsored by JAA NY, JACL-NY, and ZAJA NYC. Due to popular demand, we […]
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Protest Novels: Repression, Dissent, and Resistance
A conversation with three novelists whose books look at the risks and possibilities of protest, and life under repressive governments.Protest Novels: Repression, Dissent, and ResistanceThis is a free event, but […]
Laughing Through It: Dark Humor and the Novel
A conversation on the craft of using humor to take on life's messiest moments.Laughing Through It: Dark Humor and the NovelThis is a free event, but registration is required.Writing a funny novel might be the hardest trick in fiction, but these writers make it look easy. Join Katie Yee and Benedict Nguyễn for a discussion […]
Dome Cartographies: Scribble Scores, Archival Projections, + Music
(Please note that the Park closes at dusk, no one will be admitted once the park closes) Celebrate the arrival of spring with artist Natalia Nakazawa at a vibrant evening […]
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Who Belongs? Stories Against a Narrowing World
PEN America World Voices Festival closing night event!Who Belongs? Stories Against a Narrowing WorldAll PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase.Globally, political and cultural forces are aligning to narrowly define national identities. Surging book bans, the outlawing of languages, the erasure of […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen Cemetery
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May 3, 2026 -Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance & Kimono
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May 3, 2026 -Music: Yut Chia & Friends
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Walk among the beautiful landscaped architecture and explore the connections between the cemetery and New York City's […]
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Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance & Kimono
Get ready to experience the mesmerizing art of Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance & Kimono in a unique and captivating performance! Please read the following carefully when making a reservation. Please […]
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Music: Yut Chia & Friends
Yut Chia is a New York–based violinist whose electrifying performances fuse classical virtuosity with modern pop, dance, and cinematic music. Recognized by leading DJs and producers such as Tiësto, he […]
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