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2025 events.

  • AANHPI Heritage Month 2025 Celebration
    AANHPI Heritage Month 2025 Celebration
    Sat, May 31
    Central Park, Schenectady
    May 31, 2025, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Central Park, Schenectady, 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA
    Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA) Albany Chapter. Free admission, open to the public.
  • TroyAsia Night Market
    TroyAsia Night Market
    Fri, May 30
    Lot at 102 Ferry St, Troy, NY 12180
    May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lot at 102 Ferry St, Troy, NY 12180
    Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month 518 as downtown Troy meets an outdoor Asian food festival at the TroyAsia Night Market. Rain or shine, family-friendly, open to all. No RSVP or registration required.
  • Sound Bath and Tea Meditation
    Sound Bath and Tea Meditation
    Thu, May 29
    Short and Stout Tea Lounge
    May 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Short and Stout Tea Lounge, 1736A Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA
    Join Lian Malinao from SOOM Healing Concepts for a heart centered sound bath meditation and tea experience. Sound healing is an ancient Asian healing practice which activates vagal toning and parasympathetic activation of the nervous system promoting relaxation and wellbeing. $40/person.
  • NYS AAPI Summit
    NYS AAPI Summit
    Thu, May 29
    Legislative Office Building
    May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – May 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Legislative Office Building, 198 State St, Albany, NY 12210, USA
    The New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators.
  • NYS AAPI Commission Listening Session
    NYS AAPI Commission Listening Session
    Thu, May 29
    NYS Department of State
    May 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    NYS Department of State, 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12231, USA
    The NYS Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission invites all to come by and share ideas, make comments, or simply say hello and meet with a Commission member. Attend in-person or virtually via WebEx.
  • REELS Film Series with the Schenectady County Public Library
    REELS Film Series with the Schenectady County Public Library
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 28
    Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
    May 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, 99 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Open to the public and free of charge, film viewings each Wednesday at noon.
  • Special Screening: Asian Americans - Generation Rising and Breaking Through
    Special Screening: Asian Americans - Generation Rising and Breaking Through
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 27
    May 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    NYS Museum, Huxley Auditorium, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
    Each week, the NYS Museum will explore a different chapter in American history through the acclaimed WETA for PBS series Asian Americans, a bold and personal five-part documentary that reshapes how we understand our past—and our present.
  • Lanterns of Chinatown: A Family Crafting Experience
    Lanterns of Chinatown: A Family Crafting Experience
    Sun, May 25
    NYS Museum, New York Metropolis Hall
    May 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    NYS Museum, New York Metropolis Hall, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
    Explore the legacy of Tuck High Co., a beloved store that stood at the heart of Chinatown for over a century, and discover how it supported generations of Chinese immigrants. Then, tap into your creativity as you design and craft your own lantern to take home. For all ages.
  • Thai Lanna Umbrella Painting
    Thai Lanna Umbrella Painting
    Sat, May 24
    Short and Stout Tea Lounge
    May 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Short and Stout Tea Lounge, 1736A Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA
    This hands-on class is open to kids of all ages to learn the colorful cone painting technique on a traditional Lanna paper umbrella. Price includes two Lanna umbrella & paint material PLUS two servings of bubble tea to sip while you create.  Space is limited. Cost: $75/pair.
  • Chinese Tea Ceremony
    Chinese Tea Ceremony
    Fri, May 23
    435 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    435 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Join us for a tea demonstration, presentation, and tasting focusing on the beauty of tea. 
  • Yoga Flow of So-Man
    Yoga Flow of So-Man
    Wed, May 21
    Son of Egg
    May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Son of Egg, 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA
    An all levels yoga class themed around so-man, the day to appreciate the ripening of the earth arising from the coming of spring. Afterwards, feel free to stay and enjoy Korean food at Son of Egg (pay on your own). DONATION BASED! Suggestion of $5-$20.
  • BrainFood: Stories from the Collections—Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
    BrainFood: Stories from the Collections—Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
    May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    NYS Museum, Huxley Auditorium, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
    Join the NYS Museum for a special BrainFood lunchtime lecture honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through the unique lens of their cultural collections. Bring your lunch and curiosity for this thoughtful exploration!
  • Cute Animals in Chinese Painting
    Cute Animals in Chinese Painting
    Sun, May 18
    Shaker Middle School
    May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Shaker Middle School, 475 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA
    Hosted by the Chinese Community Center and CAPE Youth Mental Health Initiative. Contact cape@cccalbany.org for more info or to register.
  • Under One Sky – A Day of AAPI Joy
    Under One Sky – A Day of AAPI Joy
    Fri, May 16
    May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    In Our Own Voices, 247 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210, USA
    This day is especially dedicated to uplifting and celebrating AAPI LGBTQ+ community members, whose identities, stories, and contributions enrich our shared cultural fabric. Whether you're coming with friends or arriving solo, there's a space for you here in the heart of our community.
  • AAPI Snapshot Social
    AAPI Snapshot Social
    Fri, May 16
    Arthur's Market
    May 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Arthur's Market, 35 N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Update your headshot while connecting with others! Come camera ready and enjoy a cup of coffee or small bite to unwind after a long week. Headshots are complimentary, but tips to the photographer are welcome! Pre-registration required.
  • Asian Business Owners & Business Professionals Network
    Asian Business Owners & Business Professionals Network
    May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sake Bon, 15 Park Ave, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA
    Connect with local Asian business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the Capital Region.
  • A Brief History of Chinese-American Food
    A Brief History of Chinese-American Food
    Tue, May 13
    Honest Weight Food Co-op
    May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Honest Weight Food Co-op, 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
    [SOLD OUT] Come learn about a brief history of Chinese-American food and its origins and evolution. Join BabaDuck in making a popular Chinese-American dish: Crab Rangoons, with a plant-based twist.
  • Youth Tea Bag Painting Workshop
    Youth Tea Bag Painting Workshop
    Sat, May 10
    Albany Center Gallery
    May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway #107, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    [AT CAPACITY] For youth ages 13-18. Join us to learn and explore using watercolor painting on dried tea bags! We can’t wait to see what expressive ideas are created on such a small canvas. Free of charge, registration required. Space limited.

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