Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
Pearl River Mart Gallery - Soho 452 Broadway, New York
Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K – The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
Hana House 345 Adams St, Brooklyn
The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings
China Institute Grand Hall 100 Washington Street, 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K – The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. 🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS -- ALL AT HANA HOUSE 🏰 New York's most immersive K-beauty & culture experience is here for the summer — and it's back better than ever ✨ Haus of […]
Transcendence
Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒), Tao Xian(陶显), and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春), on view from July 11 through September 5, 2026. As in the philosophy of the I-Ching , the world is not an empty abstraction, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At […]
929 Sunday Music Club
Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras, artists, and genres. Come rediscover the music you grew up with through our sound system, with every set curated entirely from physical media (CDs and vinyl records) ⏰Schedule: 8/2 Jolin v.s. Elva Night curated by @ray.tj.tsou […]
929 Wednesday Jazz Club
Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. 🎺Upcoming Schedule 08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music 08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid 08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial 08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n 📍 […]
The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings
What sounds are hidden within a painting? Drawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories preserved in these masterpieces. Through three thematic sections—“Harmony Through Music,” “Elegance and Refinement in Music,” and “Music in Common Life”—the special […]
Still Becoming
Still Becoming presents a new body of work by Shuyao Huang that explores color repetition and form as a way of experiencing time, attention, interruption, transformation, and new perceptions. This exhibition builds on Huang’s long-standing discipline built from stripes and carefully calibrated relationships of color.
Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens
For the third year in a row, the Center for All Abilities (CAA) is hosting a summer arts showcase, dedicated to platforming the art of neurodivergent and special needs individuals. This year’s show, “Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens,” is focused on portraits, self-portraits, and reflections of self-identity — how you see yourself, how you move […]
A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II
We are excited to present A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II, a multidisciplinary group exhibition featuring 17 artists that explores the stories, memories, and lived experiences of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. Opening on August 13, 2026, at Crossing Art in Chelsea, New York, the exhibition brings together contemporary art, […]
OCA-NY Student Art Showcase: Voices Against Hate
OCA-NY is proud to create a space where young artists can use their creativity and voices to speak out against hate, discrimination, and violence. Through their artwork, our students share their experiences, perspectives, and hopes for a community where everyone is respected, valued, and welcomed. 🖌️ Come see the work of our young artists and […]
This Memory doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake
“What does memory taste like?” Having never celebrated a birthday, L is throwing her dream 28th—and you’re all invited, woohoo! Emerging theater artist Andi Cui is premiering her new solo play, “This Memory Doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake” at Theater for the New City on Aug. 23-25, as part of the Dream Up Theater […]
Being – A Group Exhibition by Four Emerging Japanese Artists
“Being” Curated by Artist Collective - Polyphony Yui Koshiyama / Sohei Yamaguchi / Akiyo Ochiai / Ayano Todaka August 27-31, 2026 | 12-5pm Reception: Saturday, August 27, 2026, 5–7PM Live Painting: 1–3PM Gallery60 NYC | 208 East 60th St, New York, NY 10022 tel. 347-601-4323 Photo Credit: Polyphony Questioning “Being” in New York in the […]
Kim Bohie – TOWARDS: There Was Light
“That a still surface can hold yesterday, today, tomorrow at once; that here, there, and elsewhere can meet in the same moment; that different times and spaces can unfold together on a single, fixed plane—it still fills me with wonder.” —Kim Bohie, July 2026 Gallery Hyundai is pleased to present TOWARDS: There Was Light, a solo […]
Utada Hikaru All Night
Bringing back one of our most popular theme nights, celebrating the one and only Utada Hikaru. Home to First Love, the best-selling album in Japanese music history, Utada’s catalog has shaped generations of J-Pop. This night also comes at a special moment, with their English-language albums being pressed on vinyl for the first time. From […]
UBELAND + PALENGKE New York
After the incredible success of our event in Virginia, we’re bringing PALENGKE to UBELAND, two Filipino experiences in one unforgettable event! 🇵🇭✨ Get ready for even more amazing ube creations, authentic Filipino street food, unique vendors, sweets, savory bites, and a true taste of the Philippines. Location: East Village (Broadway between 12trh and 13th Streets)
Rovaco Dance Festival 2026
Two-Day Festival of Contemporary & Indian Dance, Live Music, Queer Theater, and South-Asian Hospitality, Produced by Rovaco Dance Company! After seven successful Rovaco Dance Party events, Rovaco Dance Company presents its first Rovaco Dance Festival, featuring two unique and diverse programs of contemporary dance-theater by Rovaco, as well as live music, theater, and dance performances […]
Japanese Music on Vinyl Records
This Saturday, we welcome Brooklyn-based guest DJ Ben-C for Tokyo Summer, a warm, breezy journey through Japanese City Pop and beyond. Expect selections from Minako Yoshida, Tatsuro Yamashita, Makoto Matsushita, Piper, and more, woven together with Brazilian pop, Italo disco, world grooves, and anything else that feels like summer in Tokyo. Ben-C is a vinyl […]
Love’s Last Letter: An Immersive Exhibition of Six Lost Letters
Six letters have been scattered, and a woman’s soul has fractured with them. New York–based Korean artist and vocalist Soohyun Jo presents “Love’s Last Letter,” an immersive solo exhibition exploring memory, loss, love, and the journey back to oneself. Visitors follow six lost letters through photography, painting, QR-accessed letters, and sound, gradually uncovering the story […]
Live Jazz Night, Jinju Kim Quartet
Join us on Sunday, August 30, for an exceptional live jazz performance at NOFLEX. This special Live Jazz Night features the New York-based Jinju Kim Quartet, led by a rising star from South Korea, in collaboration with world-renowned guitar maestro Pasquale Grasso. Jinju Kim is a captivating jazz singer who grew up listening to everything […]
Monday, August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026 -New Music Mondays
New Music Mondays
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Bang & Olufsen (B&O) are partnering for New Music Mondays, a series of intimate listening sessions for Asian/Asian American musicians to mix, mingle, and listen to their own music on state-of-the-art speakers by Bang & Olufsen in their SoHo listening room. The listening session is a private event and […]
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 -Chinatown at the Table – An Evening with Dame Grace Young
Chinatown at the Table – An Evening with Dame Grace Young
On Tuesday August 25th join Dame Grace Young for a special evening celebrating the history, resilience, and future of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Grace is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year and a Julia Child Award recipient, honored for her work in preserving America’s Chinatowns. Hop Lee, 16 Mott Street, NYC 10013 August 25, 2026 6:30 - […]
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 26, 2026 -Asian American Voter Survey 2026 Webinar
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August 26, 2026 -“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)”
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August 26, 2026 -From Summer to Autumn: A TCM Wellness Workshop with Kamwo
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Featured August 26, 2026 -Featured Case 84: Adopted in the USA
Asian American Voter Survey 2026 Webinar
Join us for a briefing on newly released findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey, the longest-running pre-election survey that focuses on how Asian Americans think about the election, presidential candidates, party identification, key issues shaping their political engagement, and more. This is our movement’s #YearOfAction Presented by APIAVote, AAPI Data, NCAPA
“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)”
Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ETThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)”August 26, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ETWe are pleased to invite you to the 60th event organized by the Committee of […]
From Summer to Autumn: A TCM Wellness Workshop with Kamwo
Join us for a seasonal ritual with herbal tea, soup, ear-seeding and self-massage. It’s been a full year of TCM wellness workshops with Kamwo and we’re so thrilled to bring back another workshop as we soak in summer and slowly transition to autumn. The evening will begin with a soothing welcome tea. Kamwo will provide […]
Case 84: Adopted in the USA
Overview A comedy show meets a TED Talk, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. After touring North America for the past four years with his solo show Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A., for the first time ever, Edward Yoo Pokropski is taking his show back to where it all began; […]
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026 -Summer at the Terminal: AAPI Culture Day
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August 27, 2026 -Book Talk | Eating the Whole Fish by Zoe Lee and Annie Chen
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August 27, 2026 -Vietnamese Hat Night at Yankee Stadium
Summer at the Terminal: AAPI Culture Day
A free outdoor celebration of AAPI culture featuring live music, cultural performances, food, arts & crafts, kids activities, and community Come celebrate AAPI Culture Day — part of the Summer at the Terminal 2026 series at Brooklyn Army Terminal! Join us for a free afternoon on the waterfront honoring the rich diversity of Asian American […]
Book Talk | Eating the Whole Fish by Zoe Lee and Annie Chen
ABOUT THE BOOK A seafood anthology on coastal culture, ocean health, and whole fish cooking. From BEAM Studio, in collaboration with nonprofit Eating with the Ecosystem, EATING THE WHOLE FISH is a 200-page exploration of sustainable seafood systems through recipes, interviews, photography, essays, and cultural stories. It began with the simple idea that eating local species requires (predominantly white) […]
Vietnamese Hat Night at Yankee Stadium
The Vietnam Heritage Center is excited to partner with the @Yankees for a special Vietnamese Hat Night at Yankee Stadium on August 27! 🎟️ Your ticket includes: • Entry to the game • A limited-edition “Viet New Yorker” hat (exclusive to this event) 📍 Seating details: We’ll be sitting together in Sections 208 and 419, with ticket […]
Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 -Ma-Yi’s Free Bowl-a-Thon
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August 28, 2026 -Kitsby x Xing Fu Tang: Boba Making Workshop
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August 28, 2026 -Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
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August 28, 2026 -FILIPIÑANA
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August 28, 2026 -The Sound of Bollywood: A.R. Rahman Through the Ages x RINI
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August 28, 2026 -BINI
Ma-Yi’s Free Bowl-a-Thon
IT’S FREE! Free food. Free drinks. Free bowling. Did we mention, it’s free? We’re inviting Filipino American and AAPI organizations across New York to join us for a free community Bowl-a-Thon on Friday, August 28, and we’d love to have your organization participate. We’re bringing together community groups for an evening of connection, friendly competition, […]
Kitsby x Xing Fu Tang: Boba Making Workshop
Boba, made by you! We're teaming up with Xing Fu Tang—the Taiwanese tea house that made the world fall for brown sugar boba—to host a hands-on bubble tea workshop in our SoHo studio. Join us for an afternoon of building, sipping, and meeting new people. Brew the tea, cook the pearls, pull the tiger stripes, and […]
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 Indian-American comedians from […]
FILIPIÑANA
WINNER, WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC SPECIAL JURY AWARD FOR CREATIVE VISION, 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 17-year-old Isabel navigates the opulent pavilions and lush green landscapes of Dr. Palanca’s luxury golf course as a newly-hired “tee girl.” Meticulously composed, highly stylized, and guided by precisely choreographed movement and deadpan delivery, FILIPIÑANA unfolds through the gradual accumulation of […]
The Sound of Bollywood: A.R. Rahman Through the Ages x RINI
Known as the "Mozart of Madras," A.R. Rahman is an iconic composer who brought Indian music to the global stage with his Oscar and Grammy-winning score for Slumdog Millionaire. Come celebrate three decades of his groundbreaking discography through a bold, contemporary lens. Experience his timeless hits reimagined through Rini’s signature blend of Indian Classical roots, electronic textures, and […]
BINI
Filipino pop phenomenon BINI features 8 multi-talented members, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena. The girls have quickly become the biggest female Filipino artist in history, and […]
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 -Summer Refreshing Weekend in Chinatown
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August 29, 2026 -pinkFROG cafe Cantonese Practice Meetup
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Featured August 29, 2026 -Featured Japan Village Summer Festival
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August 29, 2026 -MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
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August 29, 2026 -Nita Noveno: Mud on the Moon
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Featured August 29, 2026 -Featured Khot Phet Nite Market: End of Summer Fling!
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August 29, 2026 -In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
Summer Refreshing Weekend in Chinatown
Join us 8/29 for our Summer Refreshing Weekend Open Streets event on Forysth St, between East Broadway & Division Street. Enjoy free activities and giveaways.
pinkFROG cafe Cantonese Practice Meetup
Meet at pinkFROG cafe every Saturday at 12pm to practice Cantonese over coffee, drinks, a meal in an artsy space! Welcome join us at pinkFROG cafe for our weekly Cantonese […]
Japan Village Summer Festival
JAPAN VILLAGE’S 6TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL IS BACK! 🇯🇵☀️ Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of Japanese culture, live entertainment, games, food, and BIG prizes! 🎊 Join us on Saturday, August 29 and celebrate summer at Japan Village! 🌸 Here’s what’s waiting for you: 🎤 Live performances 💃 Traditional Japanese dances representing local prefectures 🎯 […]
MOCACREATE: Qixi for You & Me with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
We’re celebrating Qixi, the most romantic holiday on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. On this night, Niulang and Zhinü, the cowherd and weaver girl, are able to meet for just one […]
Nita Noveno: Mud on the Moon
TOPAZ ARTS presents Nita Noveno & Guests for the Queens Launch Celebration of Mud on the Moon, Co-Hosted with Koktails Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4-6pm: TOPAZ ARTS […]
Khot Phet Nite Market: End of Summer Fling!
This will be our very first night market, bringing together an incredible group of vendors, artists, and small businesses for one unforgettable night in Chinatown to end the summer off right! 🗓 Saturday, August 29th ⏰ 5PM–10PM 📍 Welcome to Chinatown HUB 115 Bowery, NY 10002 🎟 FREE ENTRY FOR ALL (RSVP for FREE STUFF) […]
In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
Step into a world of hushed glances, slow-burning romance, and aching nostalgia. In the Mood for Love is an evening devoted to love songs from China to Latin America and beyond—spanning Mandopop classics and cinematic themes from Wong Kar-wai’s iconic film—reimagined through a lush, jazz-inflected lens by The Red Pavilion Jazz Band. Immerse yourself in a night suspended […]
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Featured August 30, 2026 -Featured Little Manila Pop Up Market
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August 30, 2026 -Mahjong & Curry Fried Chicken
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Virtual EventAugust 30, 2026 -Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution
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August 30, 2026 -Taiwan Yes! Market in NJ
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August 30, 2026 -Japanese “Kimekomi” Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Rabbit, Cat & Heart
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Featured August 30, 2026 -Featured Chinatown Block Party
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August 30, 2026 -Summer’s Last Hand Mahjong
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August 30, 2026 -Lil Dumplings Comedy English Show
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August 30, 2026 -Silsila: Resonance
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Virtual EventAugust 30, 2026 -The Road to Top Colleges: What Students Should Be Doing Each Year of High School
Little Manila Pop Up Market
Join us at Little Manila Pop-Up Market and enjoy a day filled with Filipino flavors, culture, and community! 🍢🔥🇵🇭 📍4003 70th St. Woodside NY 11377(Phil-Am Store curbside)
Mahjong & Curry Fried Chicken
One day only - this Sunday, 8/30 from 11a-4p! We’re collaborating with @myrtlewombat to offer Mama Lam’s Curry Fried Chicken sandwiches on Mahjong Day! Bring a friend or two! RSVP now so we can gauge how much to prepare! RSVP link in bio. Hope to see you there ! $20 per person for play and 1 sando. […]
Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution
Drawing on a new biography, Bao Pu challenges received opinion on Jiang Qing, Chairman Mao’s wife, and her role in the Cultural Revolution. Full Talk Title: Rethinking Mao and the […]
Taiwan Yes! Market in NJ
Taiwan Yes! brings the lively spirit of Taiwan's night markets to the U.S. — celebrating food, culture, music, and democracy. Location: Bridgewater Commons, Lot 9 (by Lord & Taylor)
Japanese “Kimekomi” Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Rabbit, Cat & Heart
For the August 30th class, students can choose among the Rabbit, Cat, and Heart designs. Cat is sold out for this session. Shape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll, one piece at a time. Kimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base, you tuck colorful silk […]
Chinatown Block Party
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. […]
Summer’s Last Hand Mahjong
Wind Room Presents: Summer’s Last Hand at one of NYC’s newest dim sum parlor & lounge, 100 Feast & Lounge 🥟🍹 Beginner friendly!!! 🫶 While there is no drink/food minimum, puh-leaseeeeeee support this local Chinese business by coming hungry and thirsty 💦😏. MM GOI SAI. 📍 100 Feast & Lounge 📆 Aug 30, Sunday 🕓 […]
Lil Dumplings Comedy English Show
Lil Dumplings Comedy Show 5:30 show. Doors open 5pm. Dumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire. Lil Dumplings Comedy Show Dumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire! NYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin and Rachel47 from CrazyLaugh. Lil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect […]
Silsila: Resonance
Silsila, meaning continuation, reflects and honors the timeless journey of South Asian classical music, where each note carries the wisdom of the past while creating new expressions for the future. Resonance evokes the lingering voice of the sitar - the way a note continues to echo long after it has been played, connecting artists, traditions, and […]
The Road to Top Colleges: What Students Should Be Doing Each Year of High School
The road to a top college does not begin when a student opens an application during senior year. It begins much earlier—with the academic choices, classroom habits, relationships, interests, and […]
