API Heritage Month 2024: Celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander cultures at these events
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates a vast diaspora of cultures that span the globe. As we reflect on the challenges that API communities face, we also want to recognize the impact and contributions they’ve made across the world. To help elevate your API Month celebration, we curated events for you in select US cities that shine a light on these diverse cultures: calligraphy classes, dance performances, night markets, comedy shows, and more.
MAMA / Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles community space KUBO LB hosts author Juli Min, celebrating the release of her debut novel "Shanghailanders."
Kufiya Comedy Presents: A Multicultural Festival
This three-day festival in Dallas highlights the culture of Asia and the Middle East through film screenings, a street market, and daily comedy showcases.
IlluminAsia: Asia After Dark
Head to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC, for this after-hours event that features journaling, an origami class, and a sound bath.
Crazy Funny Asians Stand-Up Comedy
This weekly San Francisco comedy showcase always features a fresh lineup of the city's funniest Asian-American comedians.
Tea Epicure: Savor & Learn
Learn about the art of aging tea during this 75-minute guided tasting session, hosted at Chinatown Soup in New York City.
2nd Saturdays Party Market
Head to 15th and Franklin Streets in Oakland, CA, for this late-night party market showcasing area vendors and performers — and support local Asian snack shop and event space Baba’s House’s by pre-ordering homemade wontons.
AAPI Fest 2024 by Over the Fog
Celebrate AAPI in the Bay Area at this annual kid-friendly gathering that features local vendors, plenty of hands-on activities, and free bowling.
AAPI Wellness Workshop with Dr. Jenny Wang & Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Mental health professionals Dr. Jenny Wang and Sahaj Kaur Kohli lead this workshop in Brooklyn, empowering members of the AAPI community to prioritize mental wellness.
Get Mossy: Kokedama Workshop
Explore the art of crafting Japanese kokedama (plants suspended in balls of moss) during this workshop in Oakland, CA.
MWRD's Asian American and Pacific Islander Lunch & Learn featuring Mia Park
Korean American artist Mia Park hosts this AAPI Month luncheon in Chicago, sharing her personal experiences as a musician, actress, and yoga instructor.
AAPI Celebration Dinner
A trio of chefs celebrate their AAPI heritage by cooking and serving an eight-course feast at Dallas restaurant Money Cat.
Classical Indian Dance Performance
Head to Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles to experience an evening of bharatanatyam, one of the oldest and most technical Indian dance styles.
Pang Spa
The Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles presents this new play, following a middle-aged man returning to Koreatown to care for his aging parents and confront his past.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month & Support AAPI-Owned Craft Brands
Take in a Japanese taiko drum performance and shop a market of goods from Asian-owned brands during this AAPI celebration in Queens.
2024 Fiesta Asia Street Fair
More than 1000 performers representing the diversity of Asian culture take over DC's Capitol Hill during this festival of dance, music, delicious food, and art.
CelebrASIA Austin 2024
Explore the Asian diaspora at this free festival in Austin, featuring Indonesian clothing, Indian dancing, Japanese origami, and an augmented reality exhibition of Hong Kong culture.
Indonesian Bazaar
Sample rendang stew, sip sugar cane juice, and shop for Indonesian clothing during this one-day San Francisco bazaar celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
AAPI Cultural Celebration Day
A Los Angeles gallery celebrates the opening of an exhibit showcasing the work of Asian women artists with a day of taiko drumming, Japanese tea ceremonies, traditional Korean music, and other cultural activities.
Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Chicago hosts this workshop, where an artist demonstrates traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques and patterns.
OiYan A. Poon, "Asian American Is Not a Color"
Come to Los Angeles community space KUBO LB to hear author OiYan A. Poon speak about her latest collection of essays, exploring the debate over affirmative action and Asian American identity.
Pangea Potluck: A Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI artists from across the five boroughs come together at New York City's Ballet Arts Center for Dance for an evening of performances.
Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market at Metrobar
DC's Metrobar hosts this family-friendly pop-up market showcasing the creations of AAPI vendors.
The One Club & Sunday Afternoon Present: The Night Market
Asian creatives working for companies like YouTube and Peloton participate in a panel discussion at this New York City event, which also features a pop-up market and networking opportunities.
Asian Women In Tech Panel
Join this free virtual talk to hear from a group of Asian women working at Eventbrite, sharing their experiences forging careers in the tech industry and offering advice for other women.
Celebrating ANHPI Heritage Month with "Our Stories, Our Healing, Our Power"
AAPI women can come together to share their stories and find healing through community during this event in Oakland, CA.
Fire & Dragons: AAPI Heritage Month Speakeasy
Local and touring Asian American performers come together at Chicago's Newport Theater for an evening of comedy, drag, and live music.
Free AAPI Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
Learn how to protect yourself at this self-defense class for AAPI individuals, hosted at a gym in Oakland, CA.
Asian American Film Thing
Brooklyn venue Littlefield hosts a showcase of Asian-American filmmaking, alongside live comedy and post-screening music.
South Asians on the Mic
Head to the South Asia Institute in Chicago for this open-mic comedy show featuring a lineup of South Asian performers.
API Film Night
The James Bridges Theater in Los Angeles screens the work of AAPI filmmakers from UCLA, followed by a Q&A session and a reception.
MAMA / Los Angeles, CA
API Heritage Month 2024: Celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander cultures at these events
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates a vast diaspora of cultures that span the globe. As we reflect on the challenges that API communities face, we also want to recognize the impact and contributions they’ve made across the world. To help elevate your API Month celebration, we curated events for you in select US cities that shine a light on these diverse cultures: calligraphy classes, dance performances, night markets, comedy shows, and more.
Juli Min, "Shanghailanders"
Los Angeles community space KUBO LB hosts author Juli Min, celebrating the release of her debut novel "Shanghailanders."
Kufiya Comedy Presents: A Multicultural Festival
This three-day festival in Dallas highlights the culture of Asia and the Middle East through film screenings, a street market, and daily comedy showcases.
IlluminAsia: Asia After Dark
Head to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC, for this after-hours event that features journaling, an origami class, and a sound bath.
Crazy Funny Asians Stand-Up Comedy
This weekly San Francisco comedy showcase always features a fresh lineup of the city's funniest Asian-American comedians.
Tea Epicure: Savor & Learn
Learn about the art of aging tea during this 75-minute guided tasting session, hosted at Chinatown Soup in New York City.
2nd Saturdays Party Market
Head to 15th and Franklin Streets in Oakland, CA, for this late-night party market showcasing area vendors and performers — and support local Asian snack shop and event space Baba’s House’s by pre-ordering homemade wontons.
AAPI Fest 2024 by Over the Fog
Celebrate AAPI in the Bay Area at this annual kid-friendly gathering that features local vendors, plenty of hands-on activities, and free bowling.
AAPI Wellness Workshop with Dr. Jenny Wang & Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Mental health professionals Dr. Jenny Wang and Sahaj Kaur Kohli lead this workshop in Brooklyn, empowering members of the AAPI community to prioritize mental wellness.
Get Mossy: Kokedama Workshop
Explore the art of crafting Japanese kokedama (plants suspended in balls of moss) during this workshop in Oakland, CA.
MWRD's Asian American and Pacific Islander Lunch & Learn featuring Mia Park
Korean American artist Mia Park hosts this AAPI Month luncheon in Chicago, sharing her personal experiences as a musician, actress, and yoga instructor.
AAPI Celebration Dinner
A trio of chefs celebrate their AAPI heritage by cooking and serving an eight-course feast at Dallas restaurant Money Cat.
Classical Indian Dance Performance
Head to Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles to experience an evening of bharatanatyam, one of the oldest and most technical Indian dance styles.
Pang Spa
The Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles presents this new play, following a middle-aged man returning to Koreatown to care for his aging parents and confront his past.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month & Support AAPI-Owned Craft Brands
Take in a Japanese taiko drum performance and shop a market of goods from Asian-owned brands during this AAPI celebration in Queens.
2024 Fiesta Asia Street Fair
More than 1000 performers representing the diversity of Asian culture take over DC's Capitol Hill during this festival of dance, music, delicious food, and art.
CelebrASIA Austin 2024
Explore the Asian diaspora at this free festival in Austin, featuring Indonesian clothing, Indian dancing, Japanese origami, and an augmented reality exhibition of Hong Kong culture.
Indonesian Bazaar
Sample rendang stew, sip sugar cane juice, and shop for Indonesian clothing during this one-day San Francisco bazaar celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
AAPI Cultural Celebration Day
A Los Angeles gallery celebrates the opening of an exhibit showcasing the work of Asian women artists with a day of taiko drumming, Japanese tea ceremonies, traditional Korean music, and other cultural activities.
Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Chicago hosts this workshop, where an artist demonstrates traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques and patterns.
OiYan A. Poon, "Asian American Is Not a Color"
Come to Los Angeles community space KUBO LB to hear author OiYan A. Poon speak about her latest collection of essays, exploring the debate over affirmative action and Asian American identity.
Pangea Potluck: A Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI artists from across the five boroughs come together at New York City's Ballet Arts Center for Dance for an evening of performances.
Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market at Metrobar
DC's Metrobar hosts this family-friendly pop-up market showcasing the creations of AAPI vendors.
The One Club & Sunday Afternoon Present: The Night Market
Asian creatives working for companies like YouTube and Peloton participate in a panel discussion at this New York City event, which also features a pop-up market and networking opportunities.
Asian Women In Tech Panel
Join this free virtual talk to hear from a group of Asian women working at Eventbrite, sharing their experiences forging careers in the tech industry and offering advice for other women.
Celebrating ANHPI Heritage Month with "Our Stories, Our Healing, Our Power"
AAPI women can come together to share their stories and find healing through community during this event in Oakland, CA.
Fire & Dragons: AAPI Heritage Month Speakeasy
Local and touring Asian American performers come together at Chicago's Newport Theater for an evening of comedy, drag, and live music.
Free AAPI Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
Learn how to protect yourself at this self-defense class for AAPI individuals, hosted at a gym in Oakland, CA.
Asian American Film Thing
Brooklyn venue Littlefield hosts a showcase of Asian-American filmmaking, alongside live comedy and post-screening music.
South Asians on the Mic
Head to the South Asia Institute in Chicago for this open-mic comedy show featuring a lineup of South Asian performers.
API Film Night
The James Bridges Theater in Los Angeles screens the work of AAPI filmmakers from UCLA, followed by a Q&A session and a reception.