Events

Atlanta

A sunset mountain scene promotes the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival hosted by the Laotian American Society, set for Nov. 8, 2025, 1–9 PM at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The societys logo is centered.

November 8, 2025 : Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival

Light up the night with the Laotian American Society with a vibrant fusion of cultures, featuring live music, cultural performances, a night market, a dragon boat demonstration, and a lantern lighting ceremony.

 A smiling person with glasses leans on a stack of colorful cookbooks on a table, resting their chin on their hand and looking at the camera.

November 12, 2025 : Meet Chef & Cookbook Author Arnold Myint

Meet James Beard Award-nominated chef Arnold Myint and grab a signed copy of his cookbook Family Thai, which includes more than 90 recipes that feature Thai flavors influenced by his own heritage, upbringing as the son of beloved Nashville restaurant owners, and identity as a Southern chef and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Chicago

Colorful promotional poster for the 30th Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, listing event dates, times, and performers, with bold, multicolored text on a dark background.

November 7, 2025 : Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival

Check out how Asian Americans and their collaborators have been contributing to the Chicago's historic and vibrant musical landscape since 1995.

 Three illustrated teenagers sit and talk on a rooftop at sunset, with a colorful sky in the background. The large text reads “EAST OF” and “A Midwestern Asian Standup.”

November 20, 2025 : East of LA: A Midwest Asian Comedy Show

A hilarious stand-up show featuring Asian American comedians in the Midwest.

Los Angeles

Event flyer with red hand-lettered text reading “Spice, Magic & Mystique.” Details at right: “Suara Fall 2025 Concert, 11/8, 8 PM, St. Basil Catholic Church.” Bottom corner features an illustrated floral design.

November 8, 2025 : Spice, Magic, Mystique: Songs of Southeast Asian Rituals in LA

Join Suara 11/8 for an immersive, interactive choral concert of Southeast Asian ritual songs—weddings, farewells, and Balinese kecak!

 Event flyer for the AAPI Holiday Charity Gala hosted by Untamed Agency. Proceeds go to TeachAAPI. Hosts: Law J Sharma, Chuck Dukas. Music by DJ Nico Blitz, DJ KZA, DJ Mike-Nificent. November 23, W Hotel Hollywood.

November 23, 2025 : Untamed Agency AAPI Holiday Charity Gala in LA

Untamed Agency proudly invites you to its 2nd Annual AAPI Holiday Charity Gala on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the stunning W Hotel Hollywood rooftop. As a global agency representing Asian and Asian American talent and creators, we’re bringing together an extraordinary community of entertainers, tastemakers, brand leaders, PR professionals, and influencers for one magical evening of culture, connection, and celebration. Dress to impress — Black Tie, Formal, or Cocktail attire required.

New York City

Flyer for JAPAN Fes. in New York on November 8, 2025, at East Village (Astor Place), 10 AM to 6 PM. Includes photos of people smiling and various Japanese foods like sushi, skewers, and dessert.

November 8, 2025 : JAPAN Fes New York @East Village

The world's largest Japanese food festival is heading to NYC's East Village to introduce you to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine.

 A red and yellow event poster lists drinks, main dishes, shops, and performances for the Viet Vui Night Market: Celebrating 50 Years of Vietnamese Joy on November 15, 2025, at Welcome to Chinatown Hub in New York City.

November 15, 2025 : Viet Vui Night Market

A night of celebration of New York City's cross-disciplinary Việt community with food, drinks, music, and the chance to support Viet-owned businesses.

San Francisco

A vibrant poster for The Monkey King features a dynamic monkey figure leaping in front of a yellow sunburst, with mountains and waterfalls below and English and Chinese text across the image.

November 20, 2025 : The Monkey King at the San Francisco Opera

On November 20, 2025, join Asia Society Northern California for a performance of The Monkey King at the San Francisco Opera, based on the Chinese classical novel, Journey to the West. Combining innovative puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras, The Monkey King tells the legendary story of Sun Wukong, the daring Monkey King, as he seeks immortality for his tribe. The Monkey King is a San Francisco Opera World Premier production by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang.

Seattle

Invitation for the Filipino Community of Seattle’s 90th Anniversary Gala featuring a decorative black mask with red, blue, and yellow feathers and white flowers. Event is on Saturday, November 1 at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.

November 1, 2025 : 90th Anniversary of the Filipino Community of Seattle

For 90 years, the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) has been a galvanizing force and a cultural touchstone for thousands of Filipino/Filipinx Americans throughout the Puget Sound region. This gala includes silent auction, guest speakers, dinner and music performances.

 Colorful graphic for Bunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day) with Japanese patterns, a tea bowl, and text: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11 AM–5 PM at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA.

November 2, 2025 : Bunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day)

Bunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day) is a holiday in Japan celebrating Japanese culture. At the JCCCW, Bunka no Hi is a free-to-attend cultural festival dedicated to celebrating, commemorating, and educating the public about Japanese and Japanese American culture in the Seattle area.