Join us for a dance class in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. We will meet with dance instructor John Freddy and learn some new dance moves together. All you need is comfortable shoes and positive energy! The class will be held right behind the Queens Museum. Epicenter staff will be there with water and our best dance moves.
We are offering complimentary tickets to several screenings from MoMA’s Making Waves: A New Generation of Indian Independent Filmmakers film series. The films, which are from 2010 to the present, feature a wide range of work from across India in 10 languages with filmmakers including Achal Mishra, Pushpendra Singh, Amit Dutta, Payal Kapadia, Anamika Haksar, […]
The Local NY is pleased to present "Of The Grid," a group exhibition of paintings by New York based artists of the South Asian diaspora.
Come on a foraging tour of Central Park with us, hosted by the illustrious “Wildman” Steve Brill.The 4-hour end-of-summer foraging extravaganza will explore the famous park in search of the many renewable wild foods available in early autumn, like black walnuts, wild spinach, and if you’re lucky, hen-of-the-woods, aka maitake mushrooms. Brill, who has been […]
Epicenter is partnering with UBS to host a free panel on the next generation of Asian-American entrepreneurship. Come mingle and learn from successful entrepreneurs about creating and planning for generational wealth. Where else would an agenda span the latest on self-driving trucks, the secrets of Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ success in Hollywood, and Asian innovation in the spirits sector. Appetizers and […]
The film focuses on the complex issues that prevented vaccination such as historical medical mistreatment, stigma, health literacy and more.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a resource fair, lamp lighting ceremony, dance performance, food and music!
Every year on October 31, young old or in between, we march, skip, dance, and stroll down 37th Avenue from 86th Street to PS 69, where more than 3,000 bags of treats are handed out to children. The Epicenter team will be located in a tent on 34th avenue. Come stop by, get some treats […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) will host staff from Indian Country Media, LLC to lead a panel discussion about the Tribal economy and Indigenous culture. Indian Country Media is the owner and operator of Tribal Business News and Native News Online. Both publications have a national footprint. The […]
While New York City is known worldwide for some of the most recognized museums, you might be surprised to learn of the Bowne House Historical Society, a 1612 landmark instrumental to the abolitionist movement and a safe space in the Underground Railroad. The Bowne House is one of the few accessible abolition landmarks in NYC and […]
Epicenter is partnering with UBS to host a discussion on the next generation of BIPOC leaders in Texas. Hear from a diverse array of executives and entrepreneurs disrupting their industries and innovating the future. Our agenda spans the latest on a beloved burger franchise, the future of your makeup, a family-run media enterprise, and more. […]
Make Music New York is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City. All of the performances take place annually on June 21, the first day of summer and longest day of the year. What sets Make Music New York apart from other festivals is that […]
Join Epicenter NYC for a discussion on BIPOC Entrepreneurship sponsored by UBS.
You’ve heard of Koreatown and Murray Hill in Manhattan, but what about the heart of NYC’s biggest Korean community in Murray Hill, Queens? Here, you’ll find one of the City’s best neighborhoods for incredible, authentic Korean food—from BBQ to fried chicken, gimbap to juk, and so much more. Now here’s your chance to share the […]
A private tour of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport hosted by Epicenter-NYC.You are invited to join a private tour of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, a stunning new space and experience. A reception will be held afterward at The Sunken Lounge, located within the hotel. Please meet in the lobby of the hotel […]
"While We Watched" is a turbulent newsroom drama that intimately chronicles the working days of Indian broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar as he confronts a world of truth and disinformation. It is screening at the IFC Center starting on July 20 through July 27. View the trailer here. We have a limited amount of tickets available […]
Getting into a New York City high school can be stressful — and we would like to help make it less so. Simply gaining admission to a high school, knowing where to apply, understanding your child’s lottery number — where do you even begin? Join Epicenter's webinar with education expert Alina Adams and experienced parents […]
Epicenter NYC is pleased to present our 2023 group exhibition, Ground Games, at The Local NYC, from November 1 - 30. Nine artists from the Epicenter NYC archives will provide a glimpse into the broad spectrum of the NYC area art scene. Join us for an opening reception, a record release performance by Unagi, and […]
Epicenter-NYC recently hosted a webinar about high school admissions. Due to the high volume of questions about high school admissions for students with disabilities, they are hosting a separate webinar on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 12:30 p.m. with special education advocate Jenn Choi, who specializes in helping parents with the IEP process in New York […]
A spotlight on South Asian and BIPOC artists, curators and tastemakers to dissect the convergence of art, story and effecting change. Origin Stories: Sometimes the sequence of events that lead to a person finding their calling as an artist, or how one comes across a groundbreaking approach to making their work are as powerful as […]
Queen-based artist and Epicenter-NYC co-founder Nitin Mukul’s latest project and exhibition Heat Maps: Queens, a new series of durational painting video works, is raising awareness of the climate crisis on a local level. The art project focuses on specific neighborhoods in Queens that have been rated high risk on a scale called the Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI), […]
Prepare to don your metaphorical fedoras as we dive into the world of urban planning, political intrigue, and the sheer audacity of Robert Moses. In the spirit of unleashing your inner potential, enjoy happy hour until 8 PM with your first drink on Epicenter. Whether you're a seasoned negotiator, a strategic thinker, or just someone […]
Join us for a lively tour at the Weeksville Heritage Center, where you'll explore rich history and cultural heritage firsthand!Weeksville Heritage Center TourJoin us and the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) for an enriching experience at the Weeksville Heritage Center in central Brooklyn. Dive into the profound history and vibrant culture of […]
Join us for a screening of the legendary documentary Style Wars, followed by a Q&A with Producer Henry Chalfant Style Wars Screening We're excited to announce that the Bronx Music Heritage Center and Epicenter NYC will be presenting a special screening of the iconic documentary Style Wars. Dive into the dynamic world of New York […]
Join Rosebud Contemporary and Epicenter NYC on March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an artist walkthrough and reception of the current exhibition, “Vision of the Invisible.” Enjoy complimentary craft beverages courtesy of award-winning Rupee Beer. The exhibition features pieces by Don Doe, Chandru G, Chris Bors, Nitin Mukul, Stan Narten, Natesh M, RJ […]
