Link up with our city’s beloved Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
New York City is home to a prosperous Asian American and Pacific Islander community . And duringAAPI Heritage Monththis May , there are muckle of ways to celebrate the diaspora ’s vast cultures and flavors .
In addition to shopping at all our favoriteAAPI - have businessesacross the borough , we ’re also schedule a bevy of AAPI Heritage Month happenings of all kinds . study on for the full lowdown on this month ’s exhibits , comedy show , parties , and more .
Feast on heartfelt dishes inspired by two chef’s childhood memories
Every Monday in May , 5 pm–10 pmProspect HeightsThis month , pardner Randi Lee and chef Delfin Jaranilla ofLeland Eating & Drinking Housewill honour their several Taiwanese and Filipino heritages through an array of special - variant card items . First , chef Delfin sources breathing in from his childhood pass in the Philippines through Filipino smasher like Pork Sisig with poached egg and Szechuan eggplant . At the same fourth dimension , Lee showcases his Chinese roots with cocktails like Lychee Daiquiris , and large - format offering like a Whole Roasted Duck with crepes and Striped Bass with house - made fermented inglorious edible bean sauce . If you ’re more of a brunch person , deteriorate by for the Ube Babka French Toast on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am–4 promethium . Cost : Menu prices motley
Discover rarely-before-seen archival photography collected by a famous artist
Throughout MaySoHoAt theJust Between Us : archive of Arlan Huangphotography exhibit , visitor are appropriate a rare peep into a world of deep personal minute by and of Asian Americans in New York City . take in over six tenner by creative person Arlan Huang , the eclectic gallery of image speaks to the subject matter of inclusivity and residential area . Cost : Entry is liberal
Fine tune your climbing skills
Saturday , May 13 , 12 pm–4 pmLong Island CityWhether you ’re a newbie or a regular , theAsian Climbing Tribeinvites New Yorkers to join in on this year’sAAPI Celebration . host byThe Cliffs at LIC , Edgar Guest can deteriorate by for this exceptional activation of the friendly mounting session that ’s open to all degree . Join in on a 15 - minute affectionate up academic term , prove out your upper soundbox long suit on the wall , enter yourself into a surprisal gift raffle , and then enamour the adept times with a cheeky grinning for the chemical group photo . Cost : Discounted Clarence Day lapse for $ 15 , sign uphere
Catch a limited-time pop-up concept while it’s open for exclusive dishes created by top AAPI chefs in NYC
Wednesday , May 17West VillageThe popular American Chinese restaurantSilver Apricotis behind a new pop - up concept in collaboration with some of our city ’s top AAPI chefs and restaurants call F8 Cafe . settle next door to Silver Apricot on Cornelia Street , the impermanent spot will showcase to - go bites from chef like Justine Lee ( Fat Choy ) , Eric Sze ( 886 , Wen Wen ) , Christine Lau ( Kimika ) , and more . All proceeds from F8 Cafe will be donate to theAPEX for YouthandHeart of Dinnercharitable organization . Cost : Dish cost vary
Drop by Chelsea Market for an open bar, bites from local AAPI-owned businesses, and more
Friday , May 19 , 6:30 pm–9 pmChelseaLunar , an Asian American - owned backbreaking seltzer make , andGold House , an organisation that uplifts and invests in API creators and small business , have team up up with Pearl River Mart this class to shake off the 2nd annual Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month Sunset Celebration atChelsea Market . Held on the top level of the food manse / marketplace , visitors can take vantage of an open bar courtesy of Lunar ; take up on bite from more than 30 AAPI - possess restaurants and trafficker from across the metropolis ; and check out cool products made by local AAPI entrepreneurs . Cost : Tickets from $ 96
Join fellow creatives for a festival full of storytelling, community, and joy
Saturday , May 20 and Sunday , May 21Industry CityThe purpose of the Asian Creative Festival is to support , promote , and fete the work of our local AAPI creatives . With this year ’s melodic theme announced as “ Be Colorful , ” expect the 2 - day experience to be that much more revelrous . Among the many ways to harbor yourself , you may pull up a chair for an array of impassioned talking to , rat local goods from AAPI creative person and diminished businesses , and watch an AAPI - directed film . On Sunday night , round out out your weekend with the festival ’s after - party , which is hosted by theAsian Creative web . Cost : Festival tickets are free , after - company tickets from $ 23
Snag a prime spot on Fifth Avenue for the second annual holiday parade
Sunday , May 21 , 12 pm–3 pmMidtownThe most classical way to celebrate any vacation in New York City ? A massive parade down Fifth Avenue . pit the second anniversary of the Asian American Pacific Islanders Cultural Heritage Parade , the upshot include a wide form of floats , tattle , dancing , and more . We commend getting there a mates hours early on if you want to snag a stellar viewing spotlight . monetary value : loose to assist
Tap into the funny and heartfelt stories of emerging Asian comics
Tuesday , May 30 , 7 pm–10 pmWilliamsburgThere ’s something alterative about openly sharing shady and possibly embarrassing anecdotes about childhood and life . AtGu Shi : A Storytelling Show , pull up for an intimate show full of storytelling from local comedian likeDylan Adler , Ann Chun , Bailey Swilley , andNon Kuramotoon grow up Asiatic . Taking place at the Chinese and Taiwanese marketplaceYun Hai Taiwanese Pantry , the show will be hosted byEsther ChenandRicky Sim . Cost : just the ticket from $ 20
Check out the world’s first Sri Lankan museum outside of Sri Lanka
Throughout MayStapleton HeightsAt just 18 years old , Julia Wijesinghe found the world ’s first Sri Lanka museum outside of Sri Lanka . After years of build the museum solicitation , Julia now welcome visitors to Staten Island to learn more about Sri Lankan culture through art gallery rooms filled with sculptures , house painting , musical instrument , gemstones , and more . If you ’re feel peevish afterwards , driblet by the nearby Wijesinghe family eatery calledNew Lakruwana . Cost : Free for entry
Photo courtesy of Lunar
Peking Duck special at Leland Eating & Drinking House|Photo courtesy of Leland Eating & Drinking House
The Cliffs at LIC|Photo courtesy of The Cliffs at LIC
Photo courtesy of Lunar
Photo courtesy of The Asian Creative Festival
Better Chinatown parade in NYC|Photo by Bob Dea, courtesy of Better Chinatown
Sri Lankan Art & Cultural Museum NY
