A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York
Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory, historical memory, feminism, democracy, and education
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Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Pearl River Mart Gallery - Soho 452 Broadway, New York
Asian American Films at the Tribeca Film Festival with Discount Code
Multiple NYC locations
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Asian American Films at the Tribeca Film Festival with Discount Code
As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, Asian CineVision is excited to spotlight a group of films at this year’s Tribeca Festival that reflect the range, creativity, and storytelling power of Asian and Asian diasporic voices on screen. We are proud to cohost a selection of screenings at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, and we’d love for our […]
Performance – The Table
The Table is a new work of performance that explores insatiability, grief, and the body within larger systems. Through immersive, visceral meditations and a fever dream-like performance language—combining movement, puppetry, and everyday objects—the work opens liminal, shifting worlds where anything can become a portal. Rooted in Pink Fang’s legacy of socially engaged, interdisciplinary performance, the work […]
Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica, CA to Chicago, IL, it’s been immortalized in songs, books, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. With a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a […]
Theater: HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts
By William Shakespeare A Trilogy in Two Parts Adapted and Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried It will have an all Asian cast as part of NAATCO, the National Asian American Theater Company. NAATCO returns to The Public with their production of Shakespeare's trilogy, HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS, adapted and directed by Stephen Brown-Fried. Condensed into two parts […]
NY Early Voting and Primary Election Day
Early Voting NY Primary Election: June 13, 2026 - June 21, 2026 Primary Election Day: June 23, 2026 Find your NY early voting or Primary Election Day poll site and Sample Ballot New York City: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/ New York City Wait Time Map at the Polls: https://www.vote.nyc/page/wait-time-map New York State: https://www.elections.ny.gov/ Other States: https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state/ Primary elections determine which […]
Theater: Pan Asian Rep’s NuWorks 2026
Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music. Tisa Chang founded Pan Asian Rep in 1977 with the vision to promote equity and access that Asian American […]
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -Concert: FUSONG
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FeaturedVirtual EventJune 8, 2026 -Featured Daniel Squadron with Zohran Mamdani: The Fourth Branch
Concert: FUSONG
The Lortel Theatre and Rattlestick Theatre’s Global Forms Theater Festival are hosting a free concert presentation of FUSONG (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson, music by Cecilia Lin, based on “The Lost Daughter of Happiness” by Geling Yan, directed by Gabriel Barre) in NYC on Monday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Lortel […]
Daniel Squadron with Zohran Mamdani: The Fourth Branch
In his new book, The Fourth Branch, Daniel Squadron—co-founder of The States Project, an initiative that organizes support for state legislatures, and former New York State Senator—argues that the real site of change, and the greatest opportunity for impact, lies closer to home. The Fourth Branch explores the role that state legislatures play in shaping everyday life, and the […]
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -The Brown Girl Reset: Redefining Wellness, Healing, and Self Care for the Modern South Asian Woman
The Brown Girl Reset: Redefining Wellness, Healing, and Self Care for the Modern South Asian Woman
Join the American Malayali Heritage Foundation for the launch of their Wellness Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to advancing holistic wellness among women, with a special focus on the Malayali community. The event will bring together an inspiring panel of leaders, each offering a unique perspective on wellness, identity, and empowerment: Dr. Rosy Thachil – Cardiologist Meryl-Lyn Joshy […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Committee of 100 Conversations – Calvin Tsao on June 10, 2026
Committee of 100 Conversations – Calvin Tsao on June 10, 2026
Calvin Tsao, a leading architect, philanthropist, and educator June 10, 2026 at 6 pm ET.Dear Friends,We are pleased to invite you to attend our 14th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” event on June 10, 2026 that will feature Calvin Tsao, a leading architect, philanthropist, and educator.Calvin Tsao, FAIA is a leading […]
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Labor, Cultural Work, and More Ways to Organize the City
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June 11, 2026 -A Night of Egyptian Nostalgia | A Malikah Supper Club Fundraiser
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June 11, 2026 -MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Pushing Hands
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June 11, 2026 -Country Gongbang: Bluegrass from Korea
Labor, Cultural Work, and More Ways to Organize the City
This conversation draws crucial connections between cultural work and labor organizing in working-class communities across New York City. Bringing together organizers, artists, and community members, the event traces how struggles […]
A Night of Egyptian Nostalgia | A Malikah Supper Club Fundraiser
An intimate evening of Egyptian food, storytelling, and community in support of Malikah’s grassroots safety, healing, and mutual aid work.Join us for an intimate evening of food, storytelling, and community rooted in the flavors and memories of Egypt. This special supper club is more than a dinner, it is a fundraiser to sustain Malikah’s work […]
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Pushing Hands
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries. Each session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity […]
Country Gongbang: Bluegrass from Korea
Country Gongbang presents a storytelling-driven bluegrass performance that blends music, humor, and personal stories from the band’s journey. Known for their distinctive voice in the Korean bluegrass scene, the ensemble […]
Friday, June 12, 2026
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Virtual EventJune 12, 2026 -Virtual: China Institute Lunch and Learn
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June 12, 2026 -A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
Virtual: China Institute Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn is a free monthly online program on Chinese language and culture. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Conducted in English, the program offers participants the opportunity to gain insights into Chinese life through art and literature, guided by our language and cultural experts—all from the comfort of home. We are featuring […]
A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC’s Broadway Theater District.
NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and TikTok.A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, but nothing compares to seeing […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Featured June 13, 2026 -Featured Tai Chi + Dim Sum with Sokie Lee
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June 13, 2026 -Dragon Boat Family Festival
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June 13, 2026 -Mourning the Ming or Mourning the Self? Writing Dream of the Red Chamber and Reading It Across Time
Tai Chi + Dim Sum with Sokie Lee
Join us for a relaxing morning of Tai Chi and mindful movement in the park, followed by complimentary dim sum. Tai Chi in the Park with Sokie Lee Join OCA-NY […]
Dragon Boat Family Festival
Tickets: $10/person. Kids 12 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Purchase tickets in advance here! Tickets may be purchased at the […]
Mourning the Ming or Mourning the Self? Writing Dream of the Red Chamber and Reading It Across Time
Since its emergence in the eighteenth century, Dream of the Red Chamber has been widely regarded as the greatest novel in the Chinese literary tradition. Written over more than a […]
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Featured June 14, 2026 -Featured Makers Market Pop-up
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June 14, 2026 -Garam Masala Dating Show: Pride Edition
Makers Market Pop-up
Looking for for a fun event on the weekend? Join us for a curated mini makers market! 👇 🗓️Date: Sunday June 14 ⏰Time: 12-4 PM 📍Place: Myrtle Wombat (581 Myrtle […]
Garam Masala Dating Show: Pride Edition
NYC's wildest desi live comedy dating show + singles mixer! Watch as a couple embarks on a first date LIVE in front of an audience.Two strangers. One stage. A packed […]
