Boston Asian American Film Festival

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

"Advocates say they have been trying for over four years to get the holiday recognized. More than 25% of Quincy residents identify as Asian, according to U.S. Census Data. Quincy will join Lexington Public Schools and Brookline Public Schools in observation.

Tom Leung, a school committee member who was elected last year, says he is thrilled about the decision. He also attended Quincy Public Schools, and recalls having to go to class on a holiday with cultural significance for him and his family. “Our celebration would be abbreviated,” he said.

“To now be able to do this for families for arguably the most important holiday in many Asian cultures,” he said. “I’m just so happy for our families and for our students.”

After a 6-0 vote from the school board on Wednesday, the city of Quincy will now recognize Lunar New Year as a school holiday beginning in 2027.

05/28/2026

“Untalented people love bragging about using AI to help them draft their speeches, and their scripts, and their podcasts, and their promo videos for UFC fights at the White House,” Chieng said. “What they're missing is this: the creating is the fun part.”

His favorite part of comedy writing, he said, “is figuring out the puzzle pieces of a joke and getting the self-regard from having accomplished a difficult thing. Why would I want AI to take that away from me?”

The comedian and The Daily Show host gave the keynote address for Class Day 2026.

05/27/2026

From the AARP: “Explore the life and work of Tyrus Wong, one of the last remaining artists from the golden age of Disney animation, until his death at the age of 106. The quiet beauty of his pioneering, Eastern-influenced paintings left their mark on American art and popular culture.

Film image and related credits courtesy of Tamara Khalaf and New Moon Pictures.

This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.”

This program will broadcast live on May 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm EDT. You will not be able to pause or rewind. You cannot access the show once the broadcast ends. Log into your AARP.org account or create one to register for this Movies for Grownups screening.

05/26/2026

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 🎊 𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!

The New England Hong Kong Festival returns to Seven Hills Park this year 🇭🇰

📆 Saturday, May 30 | 11AM–5PM (Rain date: May 31)
📍Seven Hills Park, Somerville (Right by Davis Square T Station)

Come celebrate with us - enjoy delicious eats & drinks, shop unique finds from local small businesses, support community talent, and take part in interactive activities for all ages!

We can’t wait to see you there 😉

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大家好！我哋返嚟啦 🎊
新英格蘭香港節今年將會重返 Seven Hills Park 🇭🇰

📆 5月30日(星期六) 上午11時至下午5時 (雨備日期: 5月31日)
📍Seven Hills Park, Somerville (Davis Square 地鐵站旁)

一齊嚟品嚐好味小食同飲品、本地小店嘅特色小品、支持精彩表演演出，仲有適合一家大細參與嘅互動活動！

好期待到時見到大家 😉

05/23/2026

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s new HBO documentary The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas, a powerful look at AAPI identity, belonging and community.

Perfect viewing for AAPI Heritage Month.

Read more: https://www.weareresonate.com/2026/05/korean-american-director-eugene-yis-the-a-list-hbo-documentary-explores-aapi-stories-with-sandra-oh-and-bowen-yang/

05/22/2026

05/22/2026