Upcoming Events

Join Malikah and Yaa Samar Dance Theatre for a Dabke workshop, followed by a community potluck and conversation. Looking for a fun way to connect with your community? Join Malikah and Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre for an exciting Dabke workshop at the Malikah Safety Center! Whether it's your first time dancing or you already know […]

Storytellers will share their stories and projects with the public to close out this year’s Storytelling festival on August 18th. Storytellers were selected from the Open Call for Community Works. Each presenter will share their project followed by a short discussion.  We’ll have a reception where you can meet & greet our storytellers to close […]

Join us for a Tasting and Teach-In about Egyptian, Indian, and Puerto Rican dishes featuring Rice and Lentils! Rice and Lentils together form the basis of nutritious, delicious, and cheap meals that have fed our peoples for generations. At this event, we will serve small portions of three different dishes that feature Rice and Lentils: […]

Hop on this opportunity for a 1:1 masterclass from a true retail expert! Book a 1:1 consultation with Caroline Weaver, founder of The Locavore Guide and The Locavore Variety Store (or perhaps you’ve seen her on your TikTok feed sharing business owner BTS). During your session, Caroline can share her expertise as a small business […]

The start of 2026 marked a pivotal moment for South Asia as Bangladesh and Nepal ushered in new governments through consequential elections. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is nearing six […]

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Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture, conversation, and shared experiences. Join […]

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The Wailing (곡성) Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 9:00 PM Director: Na Hong-jin Synopsis: Never be deceived. The bait has been taken. A quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases […]

🔥🎭 Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories 🎭🔥 Join us for our annual Summer Community Event! Our fourteen Summer Youth have spent the past few weeks writing their own screenplay, designing backdrops, and rehearsing their hearts out. Come see their hard work come to life through a live play performance, plus a fashion showcase. 📅 August […]

Join us on Friday, August 21st at the Japan Village Courtyard for a vibrant evening of refreshing beer, food, and live performances, and vendors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!🏮🍢 Performers Lineup: @ayanocat @fune_kitagawa @mari___aoki 📍Japan Village Courtyard 🗓️Friday, August 21st ⏰ 4-8 PM

Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. After being taught the instrument by his mother […]

My Daughter Is a Zombie (좀비딸) Friday, August 21st, 2026 at 9:00 PM Director: Pil Gam-Sung Synopsis: “My daughter is a zombie—the last remaining zombie in the world.” Jung-hwan, a zookeeper who specializes in caring for fierce wild animals, spends his days bickering with his teenage daughter Su-a, an aspiring dancer with boundless passion. When […]

For one afternoon, we’re filling the studio with konbini-inspired treats from some of our favorite NYC bakers, matcha + hojicha drinks by Kitsby! Kitsby Konbini: Bake Sale & Café 🍮 Featuring konbini inspired treats from: @ellyspastrynyc @simplynoms.ny @jijispatisserie @lovecookies.nyc @petitdough.nyc @rakuen.nyc @theburntoutpuff NEW! — onigiris by @gwynethyuma Plus drinks + desserts featuring @oishii.berry by @thekitsby! 🧋 Special thank you […]

Welcome to Chinatown is hosting our annual Hungry Ghost Theater 盂蘭盆節. ​Come be immersed into the tradition and world of Chinese Opera and more. Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival in Manhattan Chinatown with a very unique rare opportunity to see LIVE Chinese Opera and more! The Cantonese Opera team will be performing an excerpted of: The Legend of the […]

Meet Daishichi’s 10th-gen Master, Shichiuemon Ohta! Join us for a curated tasting of 9 sakes from Fukushima, Japan’s #1 award-winning region "Experience the Artistry of Fukushima" From award-winning expressions to the pioneering Kimoto method perfected by Daishichi Brewery, you will experience the diverse, centuries-old traditions that make Fukushima the pride of Japanese sake. Daishichi Sake […]

U.S. Premiere. Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) is an autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura, the creator of Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, about her high school dream to become a comic book creator. Published in Japan from 2011 to 2015, it inspired a live-action adaptation in 2025, and Japan Society is honored now to present […]

Emerging theatre artist Yuchen Ye will premiere her newest original work, “ACTION,” on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7pm at The Tank (312 W. 36th Street, New York). Presented as part of LimeFest, the bilingual documentary performance draws from family archives, historical research, and live storytelling to examine the intersections of war, migration, family, and […]

After screening, a talk highlighting how language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations. Stories of Shared Resilience Week 4 of 6 • Sunday, August 9 • 1:00–2:30 PM How do language, food, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.? Join us for the fourth session of Stories of […]

Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange […]

Mackenyu, best known as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action adaptation of One Piece, will be making his first North American convention appearance at Anime NYC this August, and as part of his time in New York, he’ll be visiting Japan Society for an onstage Q&A and autograph signing. Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles in […]

Shoes Off: All Asian Improv is throwing its first-ever End of Summer Bash, complete with improv, games, and live music. Get ready for the summer party of the century with returning favorite improvisers and some brand new faces. Grab a drink, kick off your shoes, and dip your toes into the fun. In 2024, Shoes […]

“What does love mean to you? How do you express it? Can you move forward while still longing to stay within the memories?” The Last Leaf is Sydney Yu’s autobiographical story, premiering at the Tank’s LimeFest on Sunday, August 23rd, 9:30 pm, 2026. It begins with her grandfather’s illness that brings her to reflect on the family […]