2026 events
MAY 1
Fri, May 1 from 11 AM-1 PM
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
Eggcellent Cafe & Chateau Homemade Bakery Pop-Up on The Lawn
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Eggcellent Cafe & Chateau Homemade Bakery! Join us for a delicious celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture at Stuyvesant Plaza on May 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Chateau Homemade Bakery, your favorite handcrafted treats that feature traditional Vietnamese and Asian flavors, and Eggcellent, your local milk and bubble tea vendor, are popping up on The Lawn.
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Fri, May 1 from 5-8 PM​
Albany Center Gallery with Andrew Kwok with Asian Arts New York
Threads Art Exhibit and opening reception
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Month-long art exhibition with opening reception on first Friday on month. AANY will be scheduling performances throughout the month. ACG and curators are inviting local and regional Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander artists to submit their work for consideration. This exhibit is co-curated by Andrew Kwok, Jennie Tang, and Ed Ticson. This call is free and open to the public.
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Exhibit will be from May 1-June 13
MAY 2
Sun, May 3 at 2 PM
Troy Botanical Garden
Dogwood Festival
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Enjoy traditional Korean food, with an emphasis on savory pancakes made with vegetables, seafood, and regional flavors.
MAY 3
Sun, May 3 at 2 PM
Two Little Dumplings, Slingerlands
518sian's annual kick-off event
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Join us for our annual community kick-off event! This year we invite you to a community potluck event at Two Little Dumplings in Slingerlands.
Free of cost, family friendly, bring a dish to pass. RSVP encouraged
MAY 6
Wednesdays in May
Schenectady Public Library, Hon. Karen B Johnson Central Library
REELS Film Series
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Films aired each Wed at noon during the month of May. Open to the public and free of charge.
MAY 7
May 7 and May 8
Underground Concourse, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY
NYS AAPI Summit 2026
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The New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators. The New York State AAPI Summit returns for its third year! This year's theme is AI For All. Join us for a day of community building, learning, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. SPACE IS LIMITED.
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MAY 9
May 9-10
Troy Botanical Garden
Mothers Day Garden Celebration
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Enjoy traditional Korean food, with an emphasis on savory pancakes made with vegetables, seafood, and regional flavors.
MAY 13
Wednesdays in May
Schenectady Public Library, Hon. Karen B Johnson Central Library
REELS Film Series
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Films aired each Wed at noon during the month of May. Open to the public and free of charge.
MAY 20
Wednesdays in May
Schenectady Public Library, Hon. Karen B Johnson Central Library
REELS Film Series
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Films aired each Wed at noon during the month of May. Open to the public and free of charge.
MAY 23
May 23-25
Troy Botanical Garden
Memorial Day Garden Fair
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Enjoy traditional Korean food, with an emphasis on savory pancakes made with vegetables, seafood, and regional flavors.
MAY 27
Wednesdays in May
Schenectady Public Library, Hon. Karen B Johnson Central Library
REELS Film Series
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Films aired each Wed at noon during the month of May. Open to the public and free of charge.
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MAY 30
Sat May 20 @ 10:30am
Schenectady Central Library
AAPI Story time with Kim Trang Blair
Kid's story time and craft activity with a lion dance performance.
Sat May 30
location tbd
TROYASIA
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month 518 as downtown Troy meets an outdoor Asian food festival at the TroyAsia Night Market. Stringed lights, paper lanterns, K-pop vibes, and street food for purchase made available by local vendors. Family-friendly, open to all. No RSVP or registration required.