Events

By Jennie L. Ilustre Watching an Asian film win seven major Oscar awards, and India taking home two Oscars recently, arts advocate Wuiping Yap knew she was witnessing a truly historic moment. The awards will have long-lasting changes in society, she thought. They will inspire generations as well. She said the historic, stunning success of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” …

The Broadmead Arts Council and The Herman Maril Foundation present: “Selections from the Works of Herman Maril” Gallery Lecture: Residents, their families and friends are invited to attend the lecture, “A Questionable Presentation,” on the work of Herman Maril by David Maril, the son of the artist and president of the Herman Maril Foundation. This is the second of four …

Cockeysville, MD – April 1, 2022 Paintings and drawings by the acclaimed Baltimore born artist, Herman Maril (1908 – 1986), will be on display, beginning May 1, on the Broadmead campus in the Community Center. The show, “HERMAN MARIL: The Strong Forms of Our Experience,” will draw on the rich collection of Maril’s work held by the Herman Maril Foundation …

The event features three days of compelling, virtual programming that connects industry leaders with Pan Asian American and other minority- and diverse-owned businesses. Admission is free for small, minority or diverse businesses.   NEW YORK— Time is running out to register for this year’s CelebrASIAN Business Development Conference, presented by The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation …

In celebration of the highly anticipated upcoming theatrical release of Marvel Studios’, “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,” Xbox created a special kit including a custom Xbox Series X console, custom Xbox Wireless Controller, a Shang-Chi action figure and a 12-month Xbox Game Pass card, all of which are encased in special themed packaging inspired by the history-making movie. Emblazoned with the logo and detailed artwork from “Shang-Chi …

THE LARGEST GLOBAL ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SPANNING 10-DAYS, FEATURING 14 STAGES WORLDWIDE, 250 PERFORMERS, TWO FULLY LOADED K-POP SUPERFEST STAGES WITH PERFORMANCES BY: KARD, ALEXA, PH-1, EVERGLOW, A.C.E, ONF, YUBIN & MANY MORE, REACHING OVER 75 MILLION SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS ———- CONCERT ADDS TO LIVEXLIVE’S GROWING LEADERSHIP POSITION IN DIGITAL MUSIC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENTS AND PREMIUM PROGRAMMING  ———- LiveXLive Has Produced …

English for Heritage Language Speakers at Georgetown University– Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) that includes tuition and a $3,600 monthly living stipend for the full time program January to …

New York City Council approves bill naming major thoroughfares as ‘Gurdwara Street’ and ‘Punjab Way’ The renaming “is a long overdue recognition for the contributions of the Sikh and Punjabi communities both locally and throughout the City”, says Council Member Adrienne Adams By Geeta Goindi By Geeta Goindi December 22, 2019 – To honor members of the Sikh and larger …

Standing-room only at special event for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary organized by the Indian Embassy in Washington By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, November 19, 2019 – To aptly commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and to reach out to the Sikh community in America, the Indian Embassy here organized a special …

Artistes of Nrityaki Dance Academy rivet diverse crowd with myriad performances By Geeta Goindi Dulles, Virginia, October 29, 2019 – In a historic first, Diwali, the popular Indian festival of lights, was celebrated in the national capital region’s famed Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — a riveting sight for passengers, visitors, airport personnel, flight and cabin crew. Akanksha Sharma, marketing …

In special Diwali message, Trump reiterates his commitment to religious liberty By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, October 27, 2019 – For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali, the popular Indian festival of lights, in the White House by lighting the ceremonial ‘diya’ (traditional lamp). It was a private event held Thursday afternoon in the Oval Office with …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Bravo, Washington Performing Arts! Take a well-deserved bow for conjuring up a magical night performers and audience alike will surely remember all their lives.   On November 15 at 8 p.m., Taiwan American virtuoso violinist Paul Huang and the Taipei Symphony Orchestra (TSO), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, are performing a work by a major …

By Christian Oh   As a teenager growing up in Roanoke Virginia, I was a wrestling fanatic. I was glued for hours to the TV set, watching superstars like Rick Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. But my hero at the time was Ricky Steamboat, the only Asian American wrestler. I cheered him on every time …

By Jennie L. Ilustre   ONE Championship, Asia’s largest global sports media company promoting all disciplines of Martial Arts, will celebrate its 100th event on October 13 in Tokyo, Japan. Billed as “ONE: Century,” the championship event was broadcast “live” in the U.S. on TNT on October 12 at 11 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.  “It is a big milestone for …

Please RSVP for FREE tickets to an advanced screening of THE FAREWELL directed by Lulu Wang and starring Awkwafina.  https://screenings.a24films.com/farewell/the-farewell_amc-loews-georgetown-14_Jul-10-2019_7-00-PM/partner/dc-asian-pacific-american-film-festival/?fbclid=IwAR0M6OoO-ZFVLBU44MnZ7oMjAHm36OnHtabpL6M1yoTaJ2Oy196DuffRB40 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 7:00pm AMC LOEWS GEORGETOWN 14 3111 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007 In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, …

By Jennie L. Ilustre The community is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, in the capital and across the nation, in a variety of events that recognize achievements, raise public awareness on issues, as well as entertain. Starting on May 9, the 1882 Foundation will hold a three-day Symposium on the 150th Anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad.  Venue is the Smithsonian …

Over 40 percent of contestants at JV level are of Indian origin; Karan Menon, 18, tops Varsity Division By Geeta Goindi Arlington, VA, May 14, 2019 – Indian-American whiz kid Samvrit Rao has been crowned the national champion in the Junior Varsity Division of the International Geography Bee (IGB), US edition. All of 11 years old, Samvrit bested 99 students, …

The 2019 Asian-American Chamber of Commerce “Jewels of Asia” Awards Gala is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Sheraton in Tysons Corner, VA.  This year’s theme is “Creating a Golden Future for Business Success.”  In honor of AACC’s 10th Anniversary, we will be highlighting historical milestones throughout the years and unveiling our vision for the …

  Luther Jackson Middle School Sat, Feb. 2, 2019 (snow day alternative: Feb. 10), 10AM – 6PM There will be live performance, including dragon and lion dances and Han costume fashion show, delicious Asian food, the calligraphy and writing of Chinese names, riddles and raffles, craft and business booths, children activities, as well as a lunar New Year dragon parade. Time …

For the last 12 years, Washington DC area based Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) has been hosting an annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. The main purpose of this celebration is twofold: to promote traditional Chinese culture and to enrich the diversity of the existing multi-cultural local communities. As of last year, the number of participants of the Chinese …

Compositions by Brahms and Tchaikovsky, Featuring Acclaimed Pianist Haochen Zhang   North Bethesda, MD (December 11, 2018)— The National Philharmonic rings in the new year—and continues its celebration of the great Leonard Bernstein’s Centennial—with two of Bernstein’s favorite composers in “Infamous Brahms” Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 8 pm and Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at 3 pm at The Music Center …

A Washington suburb is changing the way the community shops for food By Geeta Goindi Herndon, Virginia, December 28, 2018 – A fast-growing suburb of Washington got an economic boost with leading Asian supermarket chain H Mart opening its seventh store in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Known for its modern ‘one-stop-shopping’ experience, H Mart offers many Asian foods catering to …

Indian Embassy partners with community and business organizations to kick-start commemoration period By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, December 1, 2018 – Year-long celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi commenced on Capitol Hill with US lawmakers, senior Indian diplomats, community activists, press and media persons, gathering in the Rayburn House Office Building for a formal and dignified event …