Upcoming Events

Join us for an evening spotlighting the voices and visionaries shaping today’s fashion landscape. Culture in Conversation: AAPI Fashion in Focus brings together some of the industry’s most influential designers—Laura Kim, Bach Mai, and Naeem Khan—for an inspiring panel moderated by Kevin Huynh, Fashion Director at InStyle. Together, they’ll explore the intersections of creativity, cultural identity, and the […]

Please join us for a free community screening of Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story Monday, May 18th at 6pm, JAA-NY, 5th fl. (Japanese American Association of New York) For […]

Come witness and cheer on our 2026 cohort of ten brave queer and/or gender expansive AAPI storytellers after a month of developing their live, personal story to share with us. Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer on your friends as they take the zoom stage! ✨ This event will be open to Slant'd community […]

Join Like a Wave We Break: A Fireside Chat with Jane Chen moderated by Karen Choi. In her best-selling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, Jane chronicles the rise of […]

For AAPI Heritage Month, Rice & Spice is back for its fourth edition—and we’re bringing the heat 🔥 Doors: 6pm, 1 drink minimum For the first time at @broadway_comedy_club , […]

Ascent: Our Heritage, Our Power is a month away! We’re thrilled to be bringing back this summit dedicated to the AAPI leaders shaping our city for the third year in a row. We hope you can join us for an inspiring day, featuring AAPI trailblazers, an unforgettable lunch and cocktail hour, and the chance to […]

This workshop will help bridge the gap between information and advocacy. Led by Karthick Ramakrishnan, this session will dive into the “Action” pillar of AAPI Data’s core DNA—Data, Narrative, Action—framework. […]

Explore family, culture, and emotional bonds across AAPI generations in this meaningful, connection-focused conversation. Join us for a conversation between mental health providers, Joanne Lam, PsyD, Benedict Lim, PhD, and Gerald Gonzales, PhD followed by a live Q&A session. Join the call: Click here on the day of event to attend! AAPI communities are built […]

NAAAP NY invites you to an AAPI Salon Night: Identity, Adaptability and Courage to Belong NAAAP NY (National Association of Asian American Professionals, New York Chapter), in partnership with various […]

Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Selected Shorts and Asian American Writers' Workshop join forces to present an evening of Asian American fiction that considers the generational divide. Join us for funny and insightful stories about family, what is passed down, and what gets lost in translation and time. Hosted […]

Honor the National Day of Remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide with a day of learning. Join the Cambodian Genocide Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves in discovery as we discuss how to bring genocide survivor testimony into your classroom to foster empathy, deepen historical understanding, and spark student engagement. Author and chef Channy Laux will bring […]

Real contestants vie for a chance at love (and the audience makes the match) in the world’s only Asian American dating show! Join comedians Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto as they host REAL-ASIAN-SHIPS, the world’s only Asian American dating show. Here, contestants will compete for a shot at love. The twist: the audience (and real-life […]

InspiredWordNYC Presents Musical Duo Antina & Jesse at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan's East VillageInspiredWordNYC Presents Musical Duo Antina & Jesse at Sugar Mouse in Manhattan's East Village.$12 cover + 1 […]

Join Alvin Eng discussing his book Our Laundry, Our Town My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond. Leading the conversation will be author and essayist, Radha Vatsal. With humor and grace, the memoir of a first-generation Chinese American in New York City. Our Laundry, Our Town is a memoir that decodes and processes […]

AAPI Women Lead’s presents a special ANHPI Heritage Month Healing & Wellness Salon Thursday at 5pm-7:00pm PST.   Participate in fireside conversation exploring collective care and the ways we can sustain healing, wellness and long-term care. AAPI Women Lead will be joined by award winning poet Terisa Siagatonu,  Chaplain J.S. Park, and Susanna Barkataki. All ANHPI women, girls, […]

Sunnyside Night Market – AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Get ready for an evening filled with flavor, culture, and community! On Friday, May 22, from 4–9 PM at 40th Street–Lowery Plaza, Sunnyside Shines is proud to present the Sunnyside Night Market in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. ✨ What to Expect: Food Pop-Ups & […]

Our education work is deepening, and we want you to be part of it. Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday, May 22, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of our new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. We’ll celebrate […]

Join youth researchers from the Localized History Project for our annual showcase! History, re-rooting, storytelling, and collectivity!This showcase is an opportunity for youth ages 16-22 to share the incredible historical and oral history research they have conducted this past year at the Localized History Project. Structured as a "science fair" style presentation with interactive booths, […]

Kutti Gang is back in Brooklyn for a very special AAPI month showcaseBenefitting the New York Immigration Coalition!Kutti Gang is back in Brooklyn for a very special AAPI month stand up comedy showcase benefitting the New York Immigration Coalition!Hosted by Zubi Ahmed and Pooja Reddy, prepare for an incredible night of comedy and kinship. Don’t […]

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Boba Gays on May 22!Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Boba Gays on May 22! Join us for a night of big laughs and big talent at our all Asian, all queer comedy variety show featuring stand up, improv, and more. Hosted by Alex Kim and Kenny Park Yi, Boba Gays […]

The AAPI 5K is a road race to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI Runners / Walkers Raise funds and awareness for AAPI nonprofit organizations Support AAPI Small Businesses RUN DETAILS The 3.1-mile run is an unsanctioned road race. No Water Station The event is chip time. We'll […]

A family-friendly event, make your own pipe cleaner flower, decorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI elders, shop small to win prizes!Celebate AAPI month with Essex Market!We are hosting craft workshops and a maker's market to fundraise for local AAPI non-profit organizationsMake your own pipe cleaner flowerDecorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI […]

Columbus Park, NYC Chinatown Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations. Location: East Broadway & Essex St. in Seward Park Cost: Free Registration: Registration not required. Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Contact Number: (212) 360-1444 Photo […]

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for presenting timely and resonant live arts, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and film. The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Performing Artists in Conversation. This program invites performing artists and companies […]

Since 1999, the United States has recognized the second week of May as Taiwanese American Heritage Week, celebrating the contributions and achievements of Taiwanese Americans. As part of this national recognition, Passport […]

Art & Activism through Storytelling by Think!Chinatown‍ ‍Visiting from NYC, Think!Chinatown brings a selection of their storytelling projects to Toronto. These short films tease out complex stories of immigration journeys, the birth of the Asian American movement, and the everyday lives of Chinatown community members.Following the screening, Executive Director of Think!Chinatown, Yin Kong, will discuss […]