Events

Atlanta

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May 3, 2026 : SouthEats 2026

A vibrant celebration of Asian Pacific American History Month, highlighting the rich cultures, traditions, and flavors from across the Asian diaspora, in Georgia.

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May 21, 2026 : WonderFest at MomoCon

Japan’s legendary celebration of figure and model craftsmanship is coming to the United States for the first time at MomoCon, and will feature figure studios, garage kit artisans, and collectible designers from around the world.

Austin

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May 29, 2026 : mHart presents: KISSES Austin

mHart—Texas’ first Asian American music label—presents the second annual AA+PI Heritage Month music showcase. This is a celebration of rising Asian American artists featuring mHart’s core roster (Francene Rouelle, Allie Arnaez, promqueen) alongside New York's Royce Fisherman.

Chicago

Logo for the Evolution Asian American Arts Festival featuring two stylized birds, one black and one red, forming a circular shape against an orange sun with the event name below.

May 2, 2026 : EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival

A two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of AANHPIs in Chicago, with more than 125 artists and performers, from a variety of disciplines, as wellas a food and craft market representing the community.

 Poster for Asian Persuasion Variety Show with playful drawings, event details: Friday, May 15, 7–9 PM, Newport. Sponsored by Peace of Cake Productions and Food for Asians Inc.

May 15, 2026 : Asian Persuasion Variety Show

Produced by Peace of Cake Productions the third annual Asian Persuasion Variety Show will feature Chicago's best AA+PI performers including music, standup, dance, improv and more!

Los Angeles

Poster for Zipangu Japanese Music Event 2026 featuring artist names, a sunrise, decorative trees and waves, with event date May 16, 2026, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl.

May 16, 2026 : Zipangu: Japanese Music Event

Zipangu is a first of its kind J-Pop celebration We invite you to see, hear, and feel Japan’s “Way of Music” – the spirit of Ongaku-dō through this event.  

 Colorful event flyer with a bowl of ramen in the center, chopsticks, and bold text: Celebrating 5 Years, 2026, 17 May, 10AM–4PM, and Free Entry Ticket. Includes details for AAPI vendors, performances, music, and more.

May 17, 2026 : Smorgasburg AAPI LA Day - 5 Year

AAPI LA’s biggest event of the year is back! As we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month in May, join us for our fifth annual AAPI LA Market in collaboration with Smorgasburg LA on Saturday, May 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm!

Come for baked goods, savory bites, packaged goods, and merchandise crafted by talented local AAPI chefs, brands, and creatives

New York City

Flyer for NYC’s first Mixed Asian Social Club Meetup on May 7th, 6–9 PM at Sour Mouse, 110 Delancey Street. Subway icons for M, J, Z trains shown, with colorful, playful text and a drawing of the Empire State Building.

May 7, 2026 : Mixed Asian Social Club Meetup!

Our friends at Mixed Asian Media are hosting their first-ever Mixed Asian Social Club Meetup! Connect, vibe, and build community with fellow mixed Asians. No explaining. No code-switching. Just community.

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May 22, 2026 : Boba Gays

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Boba Gays for a night of big laughs and big talent at an all Asian, all queer comedy variety show featuring stand up, improv, and more.

San Francisco

Colorful poster for a K-Pop Superstars tribute show on Saturday, May 23rd in San Francisco at The Midway, featuring music from Huntr/x, Katseye, Saja Boys, BTS, TXT, Jungkook, Rosé, BLACKPINK, and Fifty Fifty.

May 23, 2026 : K-POP Superstars

Get ready for an unforgettable live celebration where fans of all ages can dance, sing, and step into the dazzling world of K-Pop! K·POP SUPERSTARS LIVE is a high-energy show packed with explosive choreography, live vocals, and anime-inspired visuals that bring the global phenomenon of K-Pop to life.

 Poster for The Rampage Tour featuring Arjun Rampals DJ performance at The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, on Friday, May 29 at 9:30 PM. Arjun Rampal is shown wearing sunglasses against a blue-toned city background.

May 29, 2026 : Arjun Rampal DJ Set

Arjun Rampal is headlining The Rampage Tour across the USA and Canada in May and June 2026, featuring his debut North American live DJ sets. The tour offers high-energy nights of Bollywood House, Melodic House, and Tech music.

Seattle

Illustrated children celebrate Kodomo no Hi under lanterns and carp streamers. Banner text promotes a free Japanese Children’s Day event on May 3 in Seattle, with games for families. Event details and sponsor logos are included.

May 3, 2026 : 2026 Kodomo no Hi

All are welcome at this free event! Enjoy all sorts of traditional Japanese festival games.

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May 9, 2026 : A Glimpse of China

A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival will take place May 9, 2026 in the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.