7 events found.
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A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York
Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
Linda Gross Theater 336 W 20th St, New York
$25 – $132
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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 […]
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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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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
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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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 […]
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. […]
Virtual Event
Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory, historical memory, feminism, democracy, and education
Since 2020, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. Over the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School, Backtalkers […]
$100
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Music with Slant: Lucky FM 2
Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes, drums, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps, the International Hotel, Vincent Chin, and today. Performed viscerally through music, dance, and humor, […]
$30
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New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)
The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s longest-running festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema, has announced the full lineup and official nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting a diverse slate of films across 15 languages and underscoring the growing dominance of regional storytelling in contemporary Indian cinema. The festival will kick off with a Gala […]
$20
Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
A high-octane, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power. Written by Thai-American playwright Cha Mangan and directed by Samantha Toy Ozeas. Starring Vi To, Bridget Gao, Balfour Clark, and Aaron Applebey. Produced by Tin Can Contingency. […]
$15
Movie: Forge (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
In this thriller, In Miami, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a […]
$20
2026 Social Impact Hackathon | $5,000+ in Prizes | NYC May 30-31
Join creative minds to hack solutions that make everyone feel like they truly belong in this social impact challenge!Social Impact Hackathon: Design for Impact. Create for Community.This May, we are calling all designers, programmers, storytellers, and strategists to step beyond the screen and into the heart of our community.We are connecting creative talent with local […]
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Pop Up Market: ACE Amplify Creatives & Entrepreneurs Social Impact Market
2026 ACE Amplify Creatives & Entrepreneurs Social Impact Market Day 01: Amplifying Small Businesses - Classic Pop Up Market (11am - 6pm, possibly extending to 7pm). We plan to showcase 15-20 vendors with various creative and culturally inspired products. Day 02: Fundraiser Supporting Local Nonprofits - Activities & Workshops Fundraiser (11am - 4pm). On this […]
Free
Monday, May 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026 -Exploring Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook
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May 26, 2026 -Comics for the Revolution: Lianhuanhua in China 1949-1989
Exploring Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook
In partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Teach Asian American Stories invites educators to explore Foundations and Futures, a newly launched free and online multimedia textbook that centers Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives – because our history is your history. This interactive session will begin with a guided walkthrough of […]
Comics for the Revolution: Lianhuanhua in China 1949-1989
Join us for an evening with Zheng Shengtian, Kuiyi Shen, and Jane DeBevoise.Please come to AAAinA at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 26 to hear artist, curator, and former China Art Academy professor Shengtian Zheng speak about his experience creating and teaching lianhuanhua, followed by a conversation with U.C. San Diego professor Kuiyi Shen, moderated by […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026 -Think!Chinatown Dumpling Workshop Immersive Dinner
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Hybrid EventMay 27, 2026 -Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work: Advance Screening with Mindy Kaling and Cast in Conversation (Hybrid)
Think!Chinatown Dumpling Workshop Immersive Dinner
We’re hosting a special dumpling workshop this May in Think!Chinatown’s cozy kitchen studio, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Rooted in our neighborhood, Manhattan’s Chinatown, this workshop is an invitation to connect more deeply with the foodways of the Chinese diaspora. Expect a hands-on cooking experience, shared stories, and a meal […]
$88
Hybrid Event
Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work: Advance Screening with Mindy Kaling and Cast in Conversation (Hybrid)
Mindy Kaling, showrunner Charlie Grandy, and the cast of the new Hulu series Not Suitable for Work gather for an exclusive advance episode screening of the latest chapter in her ever-expanding “Mindy-verse,” followed by a conversation. On the heels of her beloved explorations of adolescence and college life in Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, […]
$25 – $60
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026 -Lunch & Learn: Mandates in a Minute: Impact, Utility, and Approaches for AAPI and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Content
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May 28, 2026 -MOCA x Po Wing Hong – Spring in the Kitchen: Flavors of Renewal
Lunch & Learn: Mandates in a Minute: Impact, Utility, and Approaches for AAPI and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Content
Join Teach Asian American Stories and the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools for a Lunch & Learn designed for school and district leaders. This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops, resources, and partnership opportunities available to support schools in implementing inclusive, mandate-aligned AAPI and […]
MOCA x Po Wing Hong – Spring in the Kitchen: Flavors of Renewal
In collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a vibrant tasting and conversation celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and traditions of springtime. Centered around seasonal specialties, this program explores how everyday ingredients, from dried fruits like […]
Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 -2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
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May 29, 2026 -Dear Lady Washington: An Anti-colonial Ceremony and Artists’ Talk
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Featured May 29, 2026 -Featured Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
Promoting the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY filmmakers. Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has celebrated the creativity and vision of student filmmakers from across the City University of New York. Having awarded over $16,000 in cash prizes over the years, the festival promotes the artistic talents of CUNY […]
Free
Dear Lady Washington: An Anti-colonial Ceremony and Artists’ Talk
An Artist Talk and Tasting on Fine China, Empire, and the Domestic TableJoin Broken China (Tao Leigh Goffe & Cecile Chong) for an artist talk in conversation with curator Dominique Jean-Louis as part of the exhibition Albums of Inclusion: Jamaica/ Ecuador/China. Opening in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United […]
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Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
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. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show, featuring the best Desi and […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 -Performances: Japanese Idol Village (kaigai idols)
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May 30, 2026 -AAPI Market Celebration
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May 30, 2026 -Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
Performances: Japanese Idol Village (kaigai idols)
Get ready to experience Japanese idol culture in Brooklyn, as Idol Village rings in the start of summer with Volume 4! WOTA SANS FRONTIERES PRESENTS: Idol Village Volume 4 The days are getting warmer, and what a better way to ring in the summer season with idols? Get ready to experience Japanese idol culture in […]
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AAPI Market Celebration
This is our AAPI MARKET/ CELEBRATION/PARTY! We’ll have food, baked goods, all types of fun art for all ages and few activist friends tabling the spread the word on causes that affect us all! Over 35+ AAPI Creatives. So come by and party and support your local artists! Location: Outside the World's Borough Bookshop, 3406 […]
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Master Class: Hu Wenge in Performance and in Context
Peking opera master Hu Wenge, the only living male disciple of the Mei School, performs The Drunken Beauty in New York City. In 1930, China Institute of America invited Mei Lanfang to make his triumphant debut on Broadway. Nearly a century later, we proudly present a one-night-only opportunity to once again be immersed in the […]
$10 – $20
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Featured May 31, 2026 -Featured From Sea to SEA: NYC Southeast Asian Festival 2026
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May 31, 2026 -Chinatown Block Party – Resident DJ Homecoming
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May 31, 2026 -Crazy Lil Dumplings Comedy Show
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May 31, 2026 -Asian American Film Thing: Shorts, Comedy & Performances
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From Sea to SEA: NYC Southeast Asian Festival 2026
For AAPI Heritage month, come join us for the second edition of From Sea to SEA: The NYC Southeast Asian Festival. Brought to you in partnership across 12+ different Southeast Asian community orgs across NYC, we are so excited to bring together a day that celebrates the diversity and depth of the Southeast Asian community […]
$10
Chinatown Block Party – Resident DJ Homecoming
We’re celebrating season 5 of Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 on Mosco Street! Think!Chinatown x Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 team up for another summer of music and memories at the historic newsstand. We’re back with a stacked lineup of DJs and printmaking artist to light up our Chinatown dance floor with the whole family and neighborhood. See […]
Crazy Lil Dumplings Comedy Show
Lil Dumplings Comedy Show Dumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire. NYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin, Lil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors, strong drinks, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. Small room. Big laughs. […]
$28.22
Asian American Film Thing: Shorts, Comedy & Performances
A curated night of Asian American short films, live performances, and community at littlefield to close out AAPI Month. ASIAN AMERICAN FILM THING is a celebration of Asian American filmmakers through a curated screening of short films (films, not pants). The evening will feature an array of narrative fiction, documentaries, animation, sketches, music videos, and […]
$15