King of the Yees: Lauren Yee, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
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King of the Yees
For nearly twenty years, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren, a playwright living in New York, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears, Lauren sets off on a […]
Kate Rigg with Slanty Eyed Mama
Slanty Eyed Mama is two good asian girls gone bad-assed. Award-winning Lyricist and singer Kate Rigg (Lady-K) and electric violinist Lyris Hung met while studying at the Juilliard School and began collaborating on creating a fresh American Asian sound combining rock spoken word and comedy. They have been invited twice to the Smithsonian Institute, headlined […]
Monday, November 2, 2026
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Featured November 2, 2026 -Featured King of the Yees: Lauren Yee, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
King of the Yees: Lauren Yee, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount Join us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play, King of the Yees, at Signature Theatre […]
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Featured November 4, 2026 -Featured 2026 AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning Our Stories in the Age of AI
2026 AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning Our Stories in the Age of AI
A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence, storytelling, culture, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes, panels, an interactive […]
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Friday, November 6, 2026
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FeaturedVirtual EventNovember 6, 2026 -Featured Lunch and Learn: “Defiant to the Last” Screening and Discussion
Lunch and Learn: “Defiant to the Last” Screening and Discussion
Join us for a Lunch and Learn film screening and filmmaker discussion of Defiant to the Last: Resistance at Tule Lake, which tells the story of the Tule Lake Segregation […]
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Featured November 7, 2026 -Featured Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
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Featured November 7, 2026 -Featured Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
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Featured November 7, 2026 -Featured “Tough Being Corky Lee” Music Video Premiere
Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
Diwali, often known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, […]
Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
An Inaugural Identity Symposium, Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Community Across Generations. Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday, Nov. 4. As the Okinawan community evolves across generations, geographies, […]
“Tough Being Corky Lee” Music Video Premiere
“Tough Being Corky Lee” music video will be premiering at the 20th Annual KAFFNY Showcase on November 7th! I have so much to be grateful for and so many people […]
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Featured November 8, 2026 -Featured Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
Organized annually, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with […]
