The Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI), a nonprofit organization best known for the largest Philippine Independence Day Parade outside the Philippines, which is also celebrating its silver anniversary this year, is all set to host its annual Philippine Independence Day Parade, accompanied by an all-day street fair and cultural festival, stretching from 38th Street down to 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, on Sunday, June 1, from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. « more »

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema in association with Japan Society announce the full lineup today for the 2014 New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which will take place June 27 – July 14. The festival of popular Asian cinema will showcase 60 feature films, including 1 major international premiere, 20 North American premieres, 6 U.S. premieres, and 11 more films making their New York City debuts. The festival will be attended by over 20 star filmmakers and celebrity guests traveling from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. « more »

National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) will present the classic Charles Dickens musical, OLIVER! this June as part of the Re-Discover Series. With book, music and lyrics by Lional Bart, OLIVER! has become one of the most popular musicals in the world. NAAP will be presenting the London version of this show under the direction of Steven Eng and choreography by Baayork Lee. Starring Raul Aranas as Fagin, Anthea Neri as Nancy and Bonale Zohn Fambrini as Oliver. « more »

James Goldstein who travels religiously to all the New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion shows fittingly got two of Camilo Him’s aluminum prints from his Big Shows photo collection: a retrospective series that celebrates New York Fashion Week in the 1990’s.Camilo Him is a fashion and celebrity photographer based in Paris. « more »

The Off Broadway Alliance announced the winners of the fourth annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards May 27. Congratulations to The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go! (By La MaMa in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company) and La Soirée (AsianInNY’s image was used at all the promotional flyers and posters throughout entire NYC’s subways and buses) for bringing home the awards. « more »

In collaboration with Whitebox Art Center, Asian American Arts Centre presents, “China: June 4, 1989”, an art exhibition. The public is welcome to this beautiful gallery on the lower level, which is open from 11:00AM-6:00PM on weekdays and 12:00PM-6:00PM on weekends, from June 1st through June 10th. Curated by Robert Lee, the exhibition features works from artists that were part of the original 1989-90 exhibition. The white walled gallery with its high ceiling will be transformed into a commemoration of this much-celebrated exhibition. « more »

The Internet and social media meme that has become a mascot for the millennial generation – Domo – is crossing streams with one of the most iconic film franchises of the past 30 years – Ghostbusters – in a new consumer products line that will put a smile on the face of pop-culture fans everywhere. This supernatural entertainment mash-up takes a fresh approach to the Ghostbusters franchise blending both classic and new with cross generational appeal casting Domo in a line of collectibles and plush for a limited time only. The line, made possible through an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products as brokered by Big Tent Entertainment, is slated to hit shelves in fall 2014. « more »

Miss Angel Model Contest has kicked off now! This is a non-profit charity event that is hosted by the Chinese Chamber Of Commerce, the Promise Society, and Hoocca Corp. The purpose of this event is to promote Love and Contribution among young people. Although, most of the teenagers don’t have the financial strength to help the community, their hobbies and dreams can actually help them succeed and influence everyone around them. We want to make younger generations aware of the importance of charity, and enhance their willingness to provide contributions to the community. We want everyone to understand the principal that is to ‘love before being loved’. « more »

AARP and AARP Foundation donated more than $1 million in emergency relief funds to support victims devastated by Typhoon Haiyan (also known as Yolanda), one of the largest and strongest storms to make landfall in recorded history. AARP and AARP Foundation matched contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000 and distributed those funds to relief organizations to provide meals, medical care, shelter, and other forms of support to those in need, particularly older adults who are disproportionately affected during times of crisis. « more »

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is proud to announce Cord Meyer Development and George S. Meyer and the Meyer Family as honorees for its World’s Fair Rose Gala on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 6 to 9pm. The Garden is delighted to be recognizing these outstanding leaders for their generous and steadfast support of the Garden and of the greater Queens community. « more »