[10/25, 6-8PM] T!C Studio Join us for an intimate conversation between Bob Eng Lee, of the Asian American Arts Centre, and Sophia Ma, the curator behind Think!Chinatown’s new art exhibit, “Between Line and Thread: Connecting the Asian American Arts Centre Collection”. We will also celebrate this year’s opening of “MOONSquare”, an open call group show inspired by the place of mooncake tins in our memories. — Free with no RSVP required!

[10/24, 6:30-8PM] Chatham Square Library Let’s celebrate the paperback book launch of Alvin Eng’s memoir, “Our Laundry, Our Town: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond”! Alvin will be in conversation with author Henry Chang and special guest emcee, T!C’s Board President, Amy Chin. Alvin will also read and rap from his memoir and perform a song with a special guest. — Free with RSVP ~ more info!

Enjoy a slow afternoon of tea, palm leaf art, and community gathering. Amidst beautiful art, our resident T!C tea instructors, Alice Liu and Anna Ye, will brew and serve traditional Chinese teas. Immerse in the artistry of palm weaving as artist Meifang Shi guides mini-workshops throughout the afternoon. Reservations not required to enjoy tea, RSVP for palm braiding workshops ~ more info!

[10/21, 2-5PM] T!C Studio As part of the citywide Open House NY weekend, Think!Chinatown’s new art exhibition, “Between Line and Thread: Connecting the Asian American Arts Centre Collection” will be open to LES Arts & Culture Open House visitors from 2-5PM. Curator Sophia Ma will be in the studio to share how the exhibition explores the literal lines, threads, and metaphorical representations of connection in the works of the Asian American Arts Centre (AAAC) collection and the web between the works, artists, and organizations that made this exhibition possible. — Free with no RSVP required!

[10/20, 6:30-8:30PM] 21 Pell Think!Chinatown is proud to present two new T!C-produced short films at 21 Pell. T!C-produced short films this season honors Nobuko Miyamoto, a musician who has filled the soundscape of the neighborhood. The screening will be followed by a special performance by treya lam and Taiyo Na, inspired by the songs included in the Yellow Pearl publication by Chris Kando Iijima, Joanne Nobuko Miyamoto, and "Charlie" Chin. Free with RSVP ~ more info!

[10/17, 6:30-7:30PM] Elizabeth St Garden Join us for a magical evening of music at the Elizabeth Street Garden. INTERWOVEN, an intercultural string trio, will perform arrangements of traditional Chinese songs featuring Andy Lin on the Erhu, along with a selection of Western classical music. Camille Yeung will perform a selection of popular Cantonese opera arias. — Free with no RSVP required ~ more info!

[10/15, 5:30-9PM] Nine Orchard Hotel Support Think!Chinatown’s month-long festival of free programming featuring traditional Chinese arts groups along with emerging Asian American artists. Hosted by our friends and neighbors at Nine Orchard Hotel, in the historic Jarmulowsky Bank, let's celebrate our incredible arts community with a rooftop celebration! Enjoy panoramic views of Chinatown, groove to Mando- and Cantopop specially curated by YiuYiu 瑤瑤, and cultural performances featuring a contemporary twist on traditional Chinese dance by dancer Jiali Wang and live yangqin and erhu musicians under the beautifully restored dome. Get your tickets here!

[10/15, 10:30-11:30AM] Elizabeth Street Garden Start your morning off in the beautiful Elizabeth Street Garden with a morning Qigong and Taichi session led by Sokie Lee, certified instructor and NYS Licensed Massage Therapist. Through alignment, breath, and mindful movements, we can strengthen the body’s inner core. Let's have fun and get fit!

[10/8, 4-6PM] 21 Pell Join us for our latest season of our Landmarks storytelling project -- an ongoing audio exploration of memory and place to step into our own personal landmarks in Chinatown. After hearing a presentation at the historic First Chinese Baptist Church at 21 Pell Street, take a stroll with your family and friends through Chinatown's historic corridor to find some of our neighbors' special landmarks. Audio stories will be available at these sites for you to listen too. We hope this will spark some memories of your own! — Free with RSVP ~ more info!

[10/1, 2:30-4PM] Pier 35 The Red Silk Dancers will demonstrate traditional Chinese dance at the scenic Pier 35. Following the performance, Margaret Yuen, director of Red Silk Dancers, will lead a Chinese dance workshop. This event is free, all ages and abilities are welcome with no dance experience needed! RSVP is not required ~ send us a small donation to let us know you’re coming — More info

[9/30, 3-5PM] T!C Studio Join us for the opening of a brand new art exhibition curated by Sophia Ma, “Between Line and Thread: Connecting the Asian American Arts Centre Collection” at Think!Chinatown’s Studio. “Between Line and Thread” uses the literal lines, threads, and metaphorical representations of connection in the works of the Asian American Arts Centre (AAAC) collection to explore the web between the works, artists, and organizations that made this exhibition possible. Free with no RSVP required! — More info