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
Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
Linda Gross Theater 336 W 20th St, New York
Serica Storytellers: Architecture Serving Neighborhoods & Memories
Welcome to Chinatown 115 Bowery, New York
Week of Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP), on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. Centering the voices of Vietnamese Americans, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration, memory, and resilience. Through oral histories, cherished […]
2026 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (in Washington DC)
2026 APAICS LLS convenes nonprofit, corporate, elected, and community leaders to address key AA & NH/PI issues and build service pipelines. The 2026 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (LLS) 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 […]
TAAF’s 5th Annual Heritage Month Summit
This year, we have a limited number of tickets available to the public and would love for you to join us! Please email summit@taaf.org for more details. TAAF’s 5th annual Heritage Month Summit is coming to New York City on May 14-15! The 2026 Summit will be TAAF’s largest and most immersive gathering to date, […]
Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects. […]
Hanabi Music Event featuring Live DJ Set by Takaya Nagase
Join JAA Young Professionals and the U.S.-Japan Council U40 NY Region next Friday, May 15th for an evening of music, drinks, free sushi, and community at Technica House NY, Audio-Technica’s creative vinyl showroom and podcast studio in SoHo. Hanabi, is a contemporary after-hours gathering built around music, drinks, and conversation, where Japanese cultural influence, shared […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Celebrating AAPI Trailblazers (in Newark NJ)
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Featured May 11, 2026 -Featured Serica Storytellers: Architecture Serving Neighborhoods & Memories
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Virtual EventMay 11, 2026 -Professor Steven Chu: Nobel Laureate, Former Secretary of Energy, Stanford University Professor (Virtual)
Celebrating AAPI Trailblazers (in Newark NJ)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month marks a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans to American history, culture and innovation. Learn from a panel of accomplished leaders […]
Serica Storytellers: Architecture Serving Neighborhoods & Memories
The Serica Initiative presents an intimate evening of conversation with two of the most influential voices in contemporary architecture: Billie Tsien and Calvin Tsao. Join Billie Tsien, one of the most influential architects of our time and co-designer of the Obama Presidential Center, for an intimate evening exploring how architecture can serve people, preserve memory, […]
Professor Steven Chu: Nobel Laureate, Former Secretary of Energy, Stanford University Professor (Virtual)
Professor Steven Chu Nobel Laureate, Former Secretary of Energy, Stanford University Professor May 11, 2026 at 6 pm ET. We are pleased to invite you to attend our 13th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on May 11, 2026 that will feature Professor Steven Chu, Nobel Prize Recipient in Physics, former […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -AIM’s AANHPI Month Celebration – Networking Mixer
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Virtual EventMay 12, 2026 -Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities
AIM’s AANHPI Month Celebration – Networking Mixer
AIM is Asian Americans in Media (AIM). Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is celebrated in May to recognize the diverse cultures, histories, and vital contributions […]
Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities
Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities in San Francisco. NAMI San Francisco Presents the Third Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities in San Francisco May doubles as Asian American and Pacific […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Marketing Conference: Heritage, Culture, and Market Power: Celebrating AAPI Impact (in Los Angeles)
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May 13, 2026 -W.O.W. Project: Storefront Origins, Arts Activism, and the Worlds We Build
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May 13, 2026 -Book Launch: Bindu Bansinath
Marketing Conference: Heritage, Culture, and Market Power: Celebrating AAPI Impact (in Los Angeles)
Heritage, Culture, and Market Power: Celebrating AAPI Impact Decode the Future of Growth: Where Cultural Legacy Meets Data-Driven Dominance Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 8 am to 4 pm, Networking reception: 4 pm […]
W.O.W. Project: Storefront Origins, Arts Activism, and the Worlds We Build
In this opening conversation, Mei Lum and Diane Wong will revisit the origins of W.O.W—from their early kitchen table conversations to its evolution into a community arts initiative that centers […]
Book Launch: Bindu Bansinath
Bindu Bansinath launches her debut, deemed "the most promising debut I've read in decades" by NYT bestselling author Gary Shteyngart!Book Launch: Bindu Bansinath presents Men Like OursWine reception to followBindu Bansinath, senior writer for New York Magazine’s The Cut, launches her debut Men Like Ours, a darkly funny and moving story about death, life, and […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Book: Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth
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May 14, 2026 -Where is the PI in AAPI? Centering Oceania Histories in K-12 Classrooms
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May 14, 2026 -Founders Night + Live Q&A on Digital Marketing & Business Growth (Hoboken NJ)
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Virtual EventMay 14, 2026 -Block by Block: Mapping the Evolution of Chinatown and Yiddish New York
Book: Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth
Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth will create a space dedicated to illuminating, unpacking, and strengthening understandings of cross-racial feminist connections as a tool for environmental and […]
Where is the PI in AAPI? Centering Oceania Histories in K-12 Classrooms
This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will […]
Founders Night + Live Q&A on Digital Marketing & Business Growth (Hoboken NJ)
South Asian Founders Night: Digital marketing Q&A panel with Meenakshi Lala & Bhavdeep Kaur, and networking. Connect, learn, grow. Join us for an intimate evening of connection, insight, and collaboration with South Asian founders at The Rising Collective by Jasmine Kaur. This curated gathering brings together South Asian immigrant founders, entrepreneurs, and creatives across New […]
Block by Block: Mapping the Evolution of Chinatown and Yiddish New York
In anticipation of the Museum at Eldridge Street's 25th Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, & Empanadas Street Festival on June 21, join multimedia journalist Aaron Reiss and Dr. Agnieszka (Agi) Legutko, Director […]
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Conference: The New Asian NYC: Mobilization, Grassroots Power & Pluralistic Futures
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May 15, 2026 -Laughing Lassi – NYC’s Best South Asian Comedy Show in North Brunswick!
Conference: The New Asian NYC: Mobilization, Grassroots Power & Pluralistic Futures
Exploring grassroots power & Asian American futures in NYC after Zohran Mamdani’s historic election. The recent election of Zohran Mamdani—the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor—marks a historic shift […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -2026 Queens Tennis Festival AANHPI
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May 16, 2026 -Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Screening
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May 16, 2026 -Have You Eaten Yet? AAPI Dine and Drag Fest
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May 16, 2026 -Tokyo Hoe Tales – A Comedic Dating Expose, starring Yurié Collins
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May 16, 2026 -AAPI Storytelling Night
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May 16, 2026 -AAPI Comedy Night: Asians’ Got Talent!
2026 Queens Tennis Festival AANHPI
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander food, music and dance on-court! Play tennis & celebrate culture with USTA Eastern To celebrate both National Tennis Month as well as Asian-American, Native […]
Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Screening
E nānā kākou i ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni ʻo Moana 2 ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Nūioka. E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ScreeningCome join us for a FREE in-person screening of Moana 2 produced in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) by Kūmau Productions! It’s a great chance to enjoy your favorite characters and practice the […]
Have You Eaten Yet? AAPI Dine and Drag Fest
“Have you eaten yet?” For many in the AAPI diaspora, this simple question carries deep meaning. It’s a quiet check-in, a gesture of care, and a reminder that we are held. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us for our AAPI Dine and Drag Fest, Have You Eaten Yet?, […]
Tokyo Hoe Tales – A Comedic Dating Expose, starring Yurié Collins
Sold out 20 months in a row in Japan, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Staring Yurié Collins.Sold out 20 months in a row in Japan, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Born after fans in Japan called Yurié “a voice for us,” this show creates a safe and hilarious space […]
AAPI Storytelling Night
True stories by Asian storytellers about love, loss, faith and legendary heroes.In honor of AAPI Heritage month, join us for five true stories by Asian storytellers about love, loss, faith and legendary heroes.This storytelling hour kicks off an evening of AAPI performances, from stand-up to improv, and other comedic surprises. Feel free to stay for […]
AAPI Comedy Night: Asians’ Got Talent!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and see some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in sketch, improv, standup, music, clown, and more!AAPI Comedy Night is back with Asians’ Got Talent to celebrate AAPI History Month! It’s got standup, live music, dance, characters, improv, clown, mime and more! Don’t miss your chance to receive special AAPI Comedy […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Featured May 17, 2026 -Featured 5th Annual AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade NYC
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May 17, 2026 -Hauʻoli Lā Lei o Mei: A Lei Making Workshop
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May 17, 2026 -BrownDisorganizedComedy Spring 2026 show
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Hybrid EventMay 17, 2026 -Kimora Lee Simmons on the birth of Baby Phat with Fern Mallis (Hybrid)
5th Annual AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade NYC
5th NYC AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 11AM – 3:30 PM Estimated Attendance: 100,000+ Location: Midtown, 44th St to 55th St along 6th Ave, Manhattan […]
Hauʻoli Lā Lei o Mei: A Lei Making Workshop
Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo alongside hula and music. In collaboration with Hālāwai.Join us in this vibrant May Day celebration, a holiday in Hawaiʻi honoring the tradition of making, giving, and wearing lei as a symbol of Aloha. Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo, get connected with your community, and […]
BrownDisorganizedComedy Spring 2026 show
Get ready to laugh out loud at BrownDisorganizedComedy’s Spring 2026 live show—fun chaos guaranteed!Come watch our Brown standup and sketch comedy, a mix of South Asians and other continents, at its finest! Unique event and great venue!!This is one of the longest running brown shows, 7 years in NYC and 4 years in Boston before […]
Kimora Lee Simmons on the birth of Baby Phat with Fern Mallis (Hybrid)
Join model and entrepreneur founder Kimora Lee Simmons for a conversation with Fern Mallis about her journey from the runway to becoming an enduring cultural force in fashion with her […]
