Community EVENTS
The U.S.-ROK Alliance in 2025 and Global Implications
July 22, 2025
8:45 AM
Conference
New York
Asia Society, Asia Society Policy Institute
Join the Asia Society and the Korea Foundation for a two-part program assessing the current state and the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance under new leaders, and the implications for the Indo-Pacific region. Each panel will feature distinguished U.S. and Korean speakers who will share their perspectives on how to navigate the partnership amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
The Business Side of Filmmaking in Chicago
July 24, 2025
7:00 PM
Networking
Chicago
Serica Initiative, Inc
Join us for a night of practical insight, creative connection, and purpose-driven fundraising. All in support of the Kasam Film Fund!
Hosted by The Chicago Kasam and Raninj Entertainment, this evening is built for directors, actors, writers, producers, composers, and creatives who want to grow their filmmaking careers while building a stronger Chicago film community.
And yes there will be food and drinks!
From Journalists to Authors: The Making of Stories
July 26, 2025
1:00 PM
Panel Discussion
New York City
AAJA NY
Join AAJA and AAWW for an enlivening conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling, featuring Vicky Nguyen and Youngmi Mayer! The panelists will reflect on the challenges of shifting from the fast-paced, fact-driven world of journalism to the slower, more introspective craft of writing books!
Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” Featuring Ambassador Linda Tsao Yang
July 29, 2025
6:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Online, ET
C100
Ambassador LYT is a pioneer in the oversight of important financial institutions and the first woman and the first minority to represent the United States on the board of a multilateral financial institution. Throughout her career she has directed and driven the institutions she has chaired towards policies and practices that were more equitable and enduring, transparent, and more. Learn from her at this fireside event with drinks and networking.
The Art of Summer
July 30, 2025
6:00 PM
Community Mixer
New York
Asia Society
Asia Society and Lunar Hard Seltzer invite you to light up your summer nights at the museum!
Wander through eye-catching exhibitions, sip on ice-cold Lunar Hard Seltzer, and let our live DJ spin the perfect soundtrack to your evening. Hang with fellow art lovers, capture summer vibes, and shop at the Asia Store—where everything will be 10% off that night!
For tickets please use 20% Discount code SUMMER
Sounds and Sum
August 1, 2025
6:00 PM
Community Mixer
New York
Serica Initiative, Inc
Come gather with us at an intimate evening to start off August- featuring musicians and artists at Sounds and ’Sum at The Hub! Hosted by our Associate Board, this summer fundraising event is part of an ongoing effort to support Welcome to Chinatown’s mission of uplifting the dreamers and the entrepreneurs of the neighborhood. Tickets include access to the show with three musical performances and 1 drink/food voucher for dim sum bites and beverages.
Neversink River Festival
August 16, 2025
12:00 PM
Other
Cuddebackville, NY
nyenvironcom.ngo
Deerpark Rural Alliance, Lower Huguenot Neighborhood Alliance and NYenvironcom will be holding the 2nd Annual Neversink River Festival. Two days of live music, family games, raffles, food, beverages and beer garden on the banks of the Neversink in historic D&H Canal Park.
Have fun while supporting these groups in their efforts to protect and preserve the Neversink River.
Aug 16-17, Noon to dusk. D&H Canal Park, Hoag Road, Cuddlebackville, NY
CAEG & HK Ballet present The Butterfly Lovers
August 22, 2025
7:00 PM
Performance
New York
David Koch Theatre
An eternal love that defies all expectations. Reimagined by an international team of creative minds together with Hong Kong Ballet’s Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song Wei Ricky and Mai Jingwen, The Butterfly Lovers is a legendary Chinese folktale about humble scholar Liang Shanbo and aristocratic heiress Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to study at a prestigious academy. From innocently meeting as students and forging a strong, immediate bond to dangerously rebelling against
Heartland Connect for Trade & Investment
August 25, 2025
8:00 AM
Conference
Chicago
U.S. Heartland China Association
This exclusive gathering is specifically designed for local and business leaders from both the U.S. and China to explore opportunities in the Heartland Region. In partnership with the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Chicago, this premier bilateral event brings together government officials, industry executives, agricultural innovators, healthcare leaders, and food sector professionals to foster meaningful dialogue and create actionable collaborations.
Chinese New Year Dinner at China Institute
Fundraiser
New York City
February 6, 2025
6:00 PM
China Institute in America
CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER AT CHINA INSTITUTE to celebrate the Year of the Snake!
Join us for CNY at CI as we welcome in the Year of the Snake in our new China Institute Culinary Center. The evening will feature an outstanding feast created especially for this celebration by Chef Chiang (NYC) and Chef Peter Chang (DC)
Festivities include a vendor market during cocktails, a traditional lion dance, a fashion show with designer Grace Chen, and Sunshine Dance NYC!
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea...
Community Mixer
New York City
February 9, 2025
11:30 AM
2025 RCEP Business Forum
Conference
Sydney
February 11, 2025
1:30 PM
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
The economic landscape in the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing significant transformations, driven by advancements in energy technology, shifts in trade policies, & the establishment of the RCEP, which comprises 15 member countries including China and Australia, represents a major milestone in regional integration. This collaborative forum between the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) & the University of Sydney (USYD), will explore the resulting opportunities for businesses.

Chinese New Year Dinner at China Institute
Fundraiser
Thursday, February 6, 2025
CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER AT CHINA INSTITUTE to celebrate the Year of the Snake!
Join us for CNY at CI as we welcome in the Year of the Snake in our new China Institute Culinary Center. The evening will feature an outstanding feast created especially for this celebration by Chef Chiang (NYC) and Chef Peter Chang (DC)
Festivities include a vendor market during cocktails, a traditional lion dance, a fashion show with designer Grace Chen, and Sunshine Dance NYC!

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