Category: Community

Community, Events, Food & Drink

A Night of Japanese Cocktails to Benefit Meals for Unity

Cocktails for a Cause Tuesday, May 24 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The Hidden Pearl – 621 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn Mizu Shochu has teamed up with The Hidden Pearl and Wanpaku for a night of Japanese cocktails in honor of AAPI Heritage month. All proceeds go to Meals for Unity, so while you imbibe, you can benefit those in need. In addition to Mizu … Continue reading A Night of Japanese Cocktails to Benefit Meals for Unity
Susan McCormac
Community, Events

National Nikkei Reparations Coalition to Host Events in Support of Black Reparations

Strengthening Solidarity Through Taking Action Saturday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET Virtual Program Admission: Free The newly formed National Nikkei Reparations Coalition (NNRC) will host the program “Strengthening Solidarity Through Taking Action” on Saturday, May 21. Join a conversation with Black Reparations and Japanese American redress leaders, Kenniss Henry (N’COBRA), Dreisen Heath (HRW), Miya Iwataki (NCRR & NNRC) and Akemi Kochiyama (Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity … Continue reading National Nikkei Reparations Coalition to Host Events in Support of Black Reparations
Susan McCormac
Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events, Food & Drink

The First-Ever Japan Parade in New York City!

Japan Parade Saturday, May 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Along Central Park West from 81st Street to 68th Street Admission: Free Japan Day @ Central Park has an annual event celebrating Japanese culture, food, and tradition in Central Park since 2007. After two years of not being able to hold an in-person event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan Day is organizing the … Continue reading The First-Ever Japan Parade in New York City!
Susan McCormac
Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events

The Loft to Host Spring Pop-Up Market by IPPIN PROJECT

Spring Pop-Up Market by IPPIN PROJECT [Japanese Design for Fine Living] Thursday, May 5 through Sunday, June 5 Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Loft at Japan Village at Industry City – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn (2nd floor above Japan Village) IPPIN PROJECT has returned to Industry City for its Spring Pop-up … Continue reading The Loft to Host Spring Pop-Up Market by IPPIN PROJECT
Jen
Community, Events, Literature

AAARI Book Talk to Discuss Contemporary Asian American Activism

Contemporary Asian American Activism: Building Movements for Liberation Friday, April 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Live on Zoom Admission: Free In the struggles for prison abolition, global anti-imperialism, immigrant rights, affordable housing, environmental justice, fair labor, and more, 21st century Asian American activists are speaking out and standing up to systems of oppression. Creating emancipatory futures requires collective action and reciprocal relationships that … Continue reading AAARI Book Talk to Discuss Contemporary Asian American Activism
Susan McCormac