Upcoming Events

Join us as we fly to the mooncake festival 🌝 On Monday, Sept. 14 we’ll be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with storytime, mooncake making, and more on the lower level of @chelseamarketny in front of @pearlrivermartfoods 🎑 Falling on Sept. 25 this year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a homecoming holiday during which people come together to light lanterns, gaze […]

Join us for a release event with Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, discussing his new memoir NEVER SAY DIE. This event will be hosted on the 6th Floor of The […]

ABOUT THE BOOK As tech bosses fall in line with the right, tech workers are fighting back. This is the rousing inside story of their movement—and the way it spawned […]

Use the promo code “pioneer” for a 20% discount online Join us for a screening of “Homes Apart: Korea” and “Bittersweet Survival: Southeast Asian Refugees in America” by Christine Choy and JT Takagi as a part of The Christine Choy Retrospective. Featuring: Intro by Gerry Leonard, A-Doc Steering Committee and Q&A with JT Takagi, TWN […]

Join three expert art historians in unraveling China Institute Gallery’s anniversary exhibition, China Institute Gallery at 60, 1966–2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art. Bringing decades of collective expertise, the speakers will recount the multifaceted stories and messages embedded within these works. They will unpack their ancient history, whether as objects of private scholarly treasures […]

Learn how to make Kimchi and enjoy Kimchi-inspired appetizers and cocktails. Kimchi Workshop Come join us at the Korean American Association of Greater New York for a fun and interactive Kimchi Workshop! Learn how to make this delicious and traditional Korean dish from scratch. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process step by […]

Blasian March offers its first ever drag show! We are fundraising for our upcoming book fair in Cleveland, OH! Raffle prizes and line up to be announced! The event is FREE with a suggested donation of $15. It all goes down 6-10 PM at The Crown on 50 Bowery, New York NY 10013. The Blasian […]

Join us for a thought provoking evening with multi-award-winning speculative fiction author Ken Liu, for the release of his new collection, The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories -- which includes the […]

TRACES OF HOME opens in New York City on September 16 with a special Q&A screening featuring executive producers Melissa Barrera and Dena Takruri and director Colette Ghunim ❤️ In her (DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize) award-winning debut feature film Traces of Home, filmmaker Colette Ghunim embarks on journeys with her parents to find the ancestral […]

Join China Institute for an inspiring evening with Emmy Award-winning television host, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author Yue-Sai Kan (靳羽西) as she discusses her memoir, The Most Famous Woman in China and How […]

Global debut of Pasifika On Air, a wave-making new platform dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Pasifika stories, voices, and creativity. Be part of this landmark event as we unveil the platform, hear from special guests, and celebrate this milestone with the Pasifika community. Join us for an evening of short films followed by a Q&A […]

Some of the most powerful stories begin around the dinner table 🥢 Join AAJA New York for an evening exploring how food writing helps us understand identity, memory, migration, family history, and culture. From recipes passed down through generations to reporting on the communities behind our favorite dishes, food can tell stories that reach far […]

Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the rich tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, art, and community. In celebration of America’s semiquincentennial (250th birthday), Asia Society presents an exclusive evening event honoring the AAPI community’s foundational role in shaping the American story. What does it mean to be American? For two […]

We’re excited to bring you AAPI Women in Entrepreneurship happening on September 17th 6PM at Fidi Creatives (106 Fulton St 3rd Floor). Join us in celebrating AAPI women shaping the future with the theme of Mid Autumn/Moon Festival. Hear candid stories, celebrate milestones, and connect with inspiring women lighting the way for the next generation. […]

Are you interested in participating in the upcoming 7th Annual Story Slam with Vietnamese Boat People, hosted by Think!Chinatown? Come to this Story Jam, and get all the details on how to apply. You’ll get to hear a guest Story Slam demonstration from a previous selected Storyteller, get the latest on the on the VBP […]

“I COMMIT / TO FRICTION AND THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PEARL…I AM TASTING MYSELF / IN THE MOUTH OF THE SUN” – June Jordan Celebrate talented Muslim women creating change through […]

Come celebrate **Tết Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival)** with us! We’ll spend the evening making our own paper lanterns, practicing Vietnamese, and connecting with fellow creatives. Bring your creativity and get […]

ABOUT THE BOOK Nobody in Eric’s family talks about why photos of his Uncle Mikey are on every table, in every room. Years of silence, together with a relentless Buddhist […]

Our 2026 Community Health Fair at Sheepshead Bay is less than two weeks away! As a cornerstone event for our community, we are proud to connect residents with essential healthcare resources and services. We are grateful to be joined by our featured partners: @fideliscare, @healthfirstny, JS Homecare, @liveonnewyork, @maimohealth, @rethinkfood, and @nyc_dot. Details: 🗓️ Friday, September 18 ⏰ 10:00 AM – […]

Kundiman New Books Reading: Stine An, Noah Arhm Choi (in honor of Theo LeGro), Benedict Nguyễn, and Bobuq Sayed  A reading by Stine An, Noah Arhm Choi (in honor of Theo […]

Across Continents employs Goan literary subjectivity as epistemology to critique a specific limitation of postcolonial thought, one that does not account for the situations or afterlife of Portuguese colonialism.

The Pacific Island Film Festival of New York City provides a platform for Pacific Island cinema and promotes networking and talent development in New York City, giving the communities in and around New York City the opportunity to experience and immerse themselves in storytelling from Pacific Islanders. Join us for a free screening of "MĀRAMA" […]

Our next Alaap, BMHM’s monthly support group, will be in collaboration with Sakhi for South Asian Survivors @sakhinyc. This month’s topic is Reclaiming our Stories: An Alaap for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault. During this session, we will provide psychoeducation on the occurrence of Childhood Sexual Assault (CSA) and hold space for the impact of trauma. We […]

Pianist, singer-songwriter and musical icon Akiko Yano returns to Japan Society to dig into the folk roots of her two homes in Japan and the United States, performing arrangements of min’yo (Japanese folk song) […]

Join us for No/pen Mic, hosted by Ed Lin. Sign-ups start from 7:30 PM. Five-minute time slots. All performers welcome!

Experience L. Shankar LIVE! Celebrated as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion and widely regarded as a living legend by his peers and fans alike, his versatility as a […]

Join the Korean American Bar Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY) for an in-person consultation for FREE legal consultations. If you have any legal issues, English and Korean consultations will be provided at one of three different locations in New York and New Jersey. 📆Date: September 19th, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM 📍Location […]

Free, open to the public! Japan Society of Fairfield County family-friendly fall festival, featuring taiko drum performances, Japanese folktale play - Bamboo cutter, martial arts, ikebana flower arranging, calligraphy, J-pop dance, traditional Obon dancing, and Japanese-related activities. Saturday 9/19, raindate 9/20. Japanese Marketplace will open at 12:30. Performances 1pm-4pm Location: Jesup Green, Westport, CT

There will be time slots for this event on Sat Sept 19: Session 1 is from 1-2:30PM   |   Session 2 is from 3:30-5PM. Afternoon Tea 下午茶 is back! In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, join us for a special afternoon of exploring the rich cultural heritage of mooncakes and tea. Taste the many mooncakes […]

$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. Ryota Kikuchi is an acclaimed Japanese pianist, composer, arranger, and popular YouTuber. His unique style, built on the solid technical foundation cultivated through classical music, combined with outstanding improvisational and arrangement skills, allows him to perform across various genres, earning him […]

A beginner-friendly ikebana workshop where you’ll create and take home your own arrangement. What to Expect In this hands-on session, you'll create a floral arrangement inspired by the Ikenobo tradition […]

Experience a full day of extraordinary Pacific cinema, featuring award-winning documentaries, feature films and short film collections from across Oceania. Discover powerful stories of identity, culture, resilience and community that celebrate the voices and traditions shaping the Pacific today. Join us at the Angelika Film Center for an unforgettable celebration of Pacific storytelling.

Registration is closing soon for our ‘Family Wellbeing Program’! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity by KCS Mental Health Clinic to strengthen your family’s heart and create lasting memories together this fall. 🍂✨ 🎨 Program Highlights • Family Art Therapy: Boost creativity and bond through weekly Saturday sessions starting 9/19 (12 weeks)! • Family […]

Welcome to the fourth Queens Reading Series Event — ~❀poetry❀~ edition with some brilliant poets and writers. ​The readers are: ​Hannah Lee Nahar is a writer and teaching artist. Their […]

After a year-long concert tour across Japan, classical guitarist Koh Kazama returns to New York City for his first solo recital since coming home. From intimate cafés and community spaces to concert halls across Japan, this journey was shaped by the people, places, and musical traditions encountered along the way. This special recital brings those […]

In the lead-up to the theatrical release of @lizziesarge’s critically acclaimed feature film @take_me_home_film, the Adoptee Film Fest invites you to join us for a screening of the film’s behind the scenes documentary, Between Here and Home and a special Q&A moderated by @claireaudreye. As an 2025 alumni of the fest and our 2026 Impact Award winner, we […]

Celebrate Navratri at the Unisphere with Garba, Dandiya, DJ Magic Mike, live dholi, food stalls & fun for all ages!

$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. Sho Asano is one of Japan’s leading shamisen performers and folk singers. Mao Sone is a jazz artist who masterfully performs on both piano and trumpet. Traditional Japanese music and jazz come together in a bold and unique collaboration. The […]

It's a Dumpling Social. 🥟 Bring your best dumpling dish—steamed, fried, boiled, folded weird, we don't care, as long as it's a dumpling. Homemade or store-bought, anything goes. We'll handle the rest. Sauce kits courtesy of Lee Kum Kee, so come hungry and ready to dip! You'll also enjoy bubble tea from Xing Fu Tang, sponge […]

ABOUT THE BOOK A heartfelt ode to family, memory, and the stories that live in the everyday things we hold dear. During a game of hide-and-seek at his grandfather's house, […]

🌕✨ Celebrate the 4th Annual Nassau County Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! ✨🌕 Join us for a full day of culture, community, and family fun at Eisenhower Park! 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 🕛 Festival Opens: 12:00 PM 🎭 Pre-Show: 5:00 PM 🎶 Main Shows: 6:00 PM 📍 Eisenhower Park – Lakeside Theatre 🚗 Parking Fields 6/6A […]

Join us for a special edition of our cozy book club, featuring the new book Unprecedented Times by @malavika.kannan! We’re so excited to invite Malavika to this special event at @pyochai in Astoria. […]

Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza! Join Us for NY’s Ultimate World Sake Day Festival! Get ready for an epic celebration as we host a massive festival dedicated to World Sake Day! Join hundreds of fellow sake lovers and dive into the vibrant, high-energy world of Japanese craft sake. Indulge in unforgettable […]

Join us for September's Graphic Novel Book Club pick: Raging Clouds by Yudori Amélie is a brilliant woman trapped in the restricting social mores of high Dutch society in the mid-16th century. […]

In the subcontinental regions of South Asia, Melas are vibrant, festive gatherings pulsing with community and unique energy. On September 20th, Tarka brings that energy to Brooklyn, taking over The Meadows, an indoor/outdoor space in Bushwick, for a full day of live bands, DJ sets, games, and highly curated vendors you won’t find anywhere else. […]

Sunday Salon is kicking off the fall 2026 season in true literary style! On September 20, we will host "Between Earth and Water: Readings on Migration, Belonging, and Survival," an […]

James Tom Does A New Show, Casual Style - Sunday, September 20 - 4:30pm Doors / 5:00pm Show James Tom (Netflix, HBOMax, Comedy Central) works out a new show about […]

An immersive solo exhibition by Freda Xinyue Xia exploring body, repair, and transformation through biomaterial textiles and paintings. Negotiated Skin is an immersive, interdisciplinary solo exhibition by New York-based artist […]

They're back. Santoor virtuoso Vinay Desai and tabla master Vivek Pandya return to NYC for one night only. If you caught their Ragas Live Festival performance, you already know why this sells out. If you didn't, here's your chance. 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 269 W 39th St, New York, NY […]