Events & Happenings
This Month in Chinatown
APAHM Events:
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Welcome to Chinatown + friends!
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First Friday at Poster House
We’re taking over Poster House’s First Friday in May! Check out our collaborative programming that celebrates the culture, community, and resilience of Chinatown.
Asian Comedy Fest
The Asian Comedy Fest is back for its 5th straight year and bigger and better than ever.
Ting's Farewell Pop-Up Sale
Come say farewell to Ting’s Gift Shop at our “Farewell” Pop up in their honor.
New York Knicks & Rangers AAPI Month Youth Clinic
To honor AAPI Month, the New York Knicks and Rangers will host a youth clinic in partnership with Welcome to Chinatown and Grand Street Settlement.
Asian Comedy Fest
The Asian Comedy Fest is back for its 5th straight year and bigger and better than ever.
Asian Comedy Fest
The Asian Comedy Fest is back for its 5th straight year and bigger and better than ever.
Maum Market
In partnership with Industry City, Maum Market is bringing 100+ AAPI makers (Art/Home, Fashion, Snacks/Drinks) to Brooklyn, NY!
Hub Free and For Sale Event
We’re having one last Free and For Sale event at The Hub! All items will be donation-based (or free).
Hub Free and For Sale - Spring Cleaning
All available items will be donation-based and/or free! Now the time has come to prep for construction, and we’d love to upcycle and give these items another life!
Lunar New Year Dumpling Making Workshop with Vanessa's Dumplings
Learn how to make dumplings with Vanessa Weng of Vanessa's Dumpling House!
Maxi’s Noodles x Potluck Club Lunar New Year Dinner
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a collab feast at Potluck Club with Maxi's Noodles benefiting Welcome to Chinatown!
Caravan Uyghur Cuisine Grand Re-Opening
Join us for the grand reopening of Caravan Uyghur Cuisine, the ultimate destination for mouthwatering Uyghur delicacies!
Dawang x Nunchi: Year of the Dragon Custom Workshop
Join Dawang and Nunchi for a unique customization experience + a chance to shop, drink, and more!
BONNIE'S x BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB LUNAR NEW YEAR EXPERIENCE
To celebrate Lunar New Year, Billionaire Boys Club partners with Bonnie’s Brooklyn and Welcome to Chinatown to highlight the vibrant creative talents within the Asian American community.
BBC’s NYC Flagship store will host a Chinese-inspired cocktail tasting menu experience. Each cocktail is infused with ingredients that pay homage to Lunar New Year traditions, offering a delightful fusion of flavors that captures the spirit of the season. Wishing you all a prosperous and joyous Lunar New Year!
Shop the Billionaire Boys Club x Bonnie's limited-edition t-shirt on February 15th at 12pm ET on bbcicecream.com
Photos courtesy of Billionaire Boys Club
Year of the Dragon Matchbox Collaging + Candle Making with Joyce Lau and Lanterne Lab
Start off the new year with a spark with Joyce Lau, Lanterne Lab and Welcome to Chinatown!
Comedy Brunch at Mee Sum Cafe with Boba Gays
Join us at Mee Sum for a Comedy Brunch, co-hosted with our friends at Boba Gays Comedy!
RONIN x ALUMNI Lunar New Year Collaboration Pop-up Party
We’re kicking off 2024 with a bang. Come celebrate Lunar New Year with RONIN, ALUMNI and Welcome to Chinatown!
Mahjong, Market and Mingle with Gaysian Tile Party (+ Midnight Madness!)
This event is hosted by our friends, Gaysian Tile Party.
Come welcome the year of the dragon with some tile shuffling, shopping, and socializing at Welcome to Chinatown’s Hub for a happy hour, some talented community vendors will be selling their crafts.
We’ll be hanging out from 8pm to 11:45ish, then we’ll head out to watch the midnight lion dances on Mott Street!
As always, bring a tile set if you can, but also feel free to bring anything that you feel would help with the festive vibes, whether that’s baked goods, dumplings, fruit, etc
Games with points are heavily encouraged, as this is the last official tile party before the tournament on the 18th.
This event will require masks (and we’ll have some on hand, but bringing ur own is encouraged)
Pls rsvp and keep us updated on your plans as spots are limited!
This event is FREE, but please consider donating! We’re suggesting a donation of $10, but feel free to donate more and pay it forward for someone who may not be able. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED FOR LACK OF FUNDS!
Public Space Advocacy Happy Hour
Join Welcome to Chinatown, Open Plans, and Transportation Alternatives for a public space advocacy happy hour and Manhattan Community Board info-session!
Welcome to Chinatown: Winter Ceramic Show & Sale
Chinatown has long been a hub of cultural exchange, and our ceramic show and sale aims to celebrate this by highlighting local ceramic artists who draw inspiration from the rich history and heritage of ceramics, incorporating elements that pay homage to the craftsmanship that has shaped this neighborhood.
Holiday Fundraiser at Double Chicken Please
This year-end, Welcome to Chinatown is hosting our Holiday Fundraiser at Double Chicken Please, voted the best bar in North America.
Exhibition: From Hideaways to Palaces: Savoring Chinese American History through Dim Sum Restaurants
Join us on a journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese American history, as seen through the lens of iconic dim sum restaurants.
THKS: The First Asian American Talk Show – Live!
Be part of several lively discussions about the impact of generative AI on Hollywood and the arts, as well as the persistence of Asian masculinity stereotypes.
Hainanese Chicken Rice: A Pop-Up Dinner by Jenny Acosta
Hainanese Chicken Rice has been a symbol of gathering and celebration in Jenny’s mom’s family growing up. This dinner is an homage to her grandparents, this dish, and her itch to host a meal that feels thoughtful and warming for everyone coming to spend time.
Chinatown Jail Listening Session
Neighbors United Below Canal and Welcome to Chinatown are hosting a community information session on the planned mega-jail.
We Are American Soldiers: Film Screening and Q&A
Join Welcome to Chinatown for a screening of the documentary film, We Are American Soldiers, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, Katie May Porter and Gregg Porter.
So You Think You Can Pitch
Are you a first-time or novice small business owner or entrepreneur learning how to pitch, but pitching itself is, well, daunting? If so, Welcome to Chinatown’s “So You Think You Can Pitch Too” event is for you!
This is our second iteration of this event and we’re excited to welcome a whole new panel of speakers. Say goodbye to your fears of entrepreneur “soft skills” – from talking about yourself and securing funding to describing your vision and solidifying partnerships.
“So You Think You Can Pitch” is a learning and networking session that offers attendees the tools and resources they need to amplify their brand, whether it’s themselves or their company. The event will include a panel and Q&A, followed by a networking session. We are offering an opportunity for a few attendees to give a short pitch to the panelists and get direct, live feedback during the event!
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Panel:
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Andy is currently the General Manager of KraveBeauty, a direct to consumer skincare company that was founded by beauty influencer, Liah Yoo, to #PressRest on the way we think about skincare. He is also a Partner at Press Reset Ventures, KraveBeauty's corporate venture fund. Andy has worked in the beauty industry for over six years, working at Wander Beauty, Versed, and Glansaol. Prior to beauty, Andy worked in finance as an investment banker at Moelis and in advisory at PwC.
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Joy Fan is a 2x founder building the future of neighborhood retail with re/tell - a B2B marketplace and booking platform for online brands to land into shared retail space. Over 10 years ago, Joy democratized access to affordable real estate as a founding member of Storefront (acquired in 2016). She is known for building consumer enablement technology, creating retail strategy for brands, is an active committee advisor for Women in Proptech, and is on Mayor Eric Adam's NYC Small Business Advisory Commission. And as a fun fact, she loves to dance.
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Sandra is the co-founder of Zuri, an ethical fashion line based in NY and Kenya with the goal of outfitting all women for all occasions with #justonedress. We believe in job creation, not aid, through ethical manufacturing and local textile production for a sustainable and healthy long-term economic future in East Africa.
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Hope King, a former finance exec, is a senior journalist with Axios where she interviews top leaders in business and beyond. Hope was previously a business news anchor on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and a reporter with CNN. She appears regularly on CBS News, MSNBC and CNBC to talk about everything from Elon Musk to the economy.
Chinatown Fall Fest
Chinatown's Fall Fest on Oct 28-29 will offer a vibrant fusion of Halloween and Asian American heritage. Admission is free!
So You Think You Can Pitch
Join us on 8/29 for a panel discussion and networking at The Hub!
Featuring Maurice Ng of Tings Capital, Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee, and Sam Yoo of Golden Diner – moderated by Hope King of Axios!
Are you a first-time or novice small business owner or entrepreneur learning how to pitch, but pitching itself is, well, daunting? If so, Welcome to Chinatown’s “So You Think You Can Pitch” event is for you! Say goodbye to your fears of entrepreneur “soft skills” – from talking about yourself and securing funding to describing your vision and solidifying partnerships
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