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This May will be the most exciting AAPI Heritage Month celebration that Montclair has ever seen!

In honor of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month in May, we partnered with local organizations to create a calendar of can’t-miss cultural events and retail offerings that celebrate and lift up our community. Join us in learning more about AAPI flavors and experiences all around Montclair and beyond.

Cultural Events and Performances

May 1

May 1

May 1

Mandala Mania 

with Anna Muñiz

(Multiple Sessions)

Montclair Art Museum

3 S. Mountain Ave., Montclair


Family art-making activity inspired by Saya Woolfalk's artwork.

Learn more

May 1

May 1

May 1

4 PM – 10 PM 

CM Chicken

537 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair  


10% of dinner/pick-up sales will benefit Heart of Dinner, who works to fight food insecurity and isolation experienced by Asian American seniors in NYC.

May 3

May 1

May 3

Bollywood Dance Class 

8:15 PM

Talium Taekwondo

387 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove


AAPI Montclair and Kulture Kool in association with BollyX brings you a one time bollywood-inspired dance class that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workout with the hottest, upbeat music from Bollywood. Follow @kulturekool @aapimontclair for more information and to sign up.


Learn more

May 5

May 1

May 3

Dumpling Demo & Tasting

Butler and the Board Charcuterie

103 Forest St, Montclair


Follow @butlerandtheboard for event info.

Learn more

May 7

May 12

May 7

Asian & Black Solidarities: Shared Histories 

and Futures in America 

10:45 AM 

First Congregational Church, The Sanctuary

40 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair


A panel moderated by scholar Mia Charlene White, featuring authors Daphne Palasi Andreades, Albert Samaha, and Kavitha Rajagopalan. Presented by Montclair Literary Festival in collaborarion with the AAPI Coalition of Essex County.

Learn more

May 7

May 12

May 7

Film Screening

The Eternals

Noon

505 Cinemas

505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair


Tickets $10 / $8 for Montclair Film members

Learn more

May 12

May 12

May 12

The New Asian American Literary Voices

6:30PM 

Adult School Department of the Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair


Jafreen Uddin, lifelong Montclair resident and Executive Director of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW), will lead a conversation focused on the rise of creative ecosystems designed to develop and supp

The New Asian American Literary Voices

6:30PM 

Adult School Department of the Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair


Jafreen Uddin, lifelong Montclair resident and Executive Director of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW), will lead a conversation focused on the rise of creative ecosystems designed to develop and support writers and creators of the Asian American diaspora and to help publish and market their works in the literary marketplace.

$20 (Montclair Residents receive 50% discount) 

Learn more

May 14

May 12

May 12

Asian American Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month

11 AM – 12 PM

Montclair Art Museum

3 S. Mountain Ave., Montclair


Tour highlighting artists whose ancestral homeland is the continent of Asia.

Learn more

May 14

May 14

May 14

After Hula: Kahiko 

& 'Auana Styles with 

Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka

Noon

Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka performs and teaches hula dancing, the culture of Hawaii and the spirit of aloha. Learn about the ancient Kahiko hula style which incorporates hand percussion instruments, and the contempora

After Hula: Kahiko 

& 'Auana Styles with 

Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka

Noon

Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka performs and teaches hula dancing, the culture of Hawaii and the spirit of aloha. Learn about the ancient Kahiko hula style which incorporates hand percussion instruments, and the contemporary 'Auana hula style which incorporates storytelling through movement and music. 

Learn more

May 15

May 14

May 14

Crochet Workshop: 

Amigurumi Kawaii Cutie!

1 PM – 4 PM

Yarnia

127 Watchung Ave, Montclair


In the tradition of Japanese Kawaii culture, crochet a cute amigurumi bunny. The word amigurumi is a blend of the words ami (編) meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi (ぬいぐるみ) a small, stuffed doll. Crocheting the bunny includes basic amigurumi shapin

Crochet Workshop: 

Amigurumi Kawaii Cutie!

1 PM – 4 PM

Yarnia

127 Watchung Ave, Montclair


In the tradition of Japanese Kawaii culture, crochet a cute amigurumi bunny. The word amigurumi is a blend of the words ami (編) meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi (ぬいぐるみ) a small, stuffed doll. Crocheting the bunny includes basic amigurumi shaping and invisible decreasing in single crochet plus some simple embroidery.


Class fee is $50 and does not include the materials kit.


A portion of the proceeds from this class will be donated to AAPI Montclair.

Learn more

May 19

May 14

May 19

Revisiting the Fall of Saigon, 47 Years Later

6:30PM 

Adult School Department of the Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair


Explore the stories and histories of Vietnamese refugees and their first-hand accounts of April 30, 1975 known as the Fall of Saigon; the ending of a 20 year civil war in Vietnam and the beginning of a m

Revisiting the Fall of Saigon, 47 Years Later

6:30PM 

Adult School Department of the Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair


Explore the stories and histories of Vietnamese refugees and their first-hand accounts of April 30, 1975 known as the Fall of Saigon; the ending of a 20 year civil war in Vietnam and the beginning of a mass refugee exodus to countries like America. Presented by Vietnamese Boat People podcast and nonprofit. 

$20 (Montclair Residents receive 50% discount) 

Learn more

May 20

May 14

May 19

Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance

7 PM – 9 PM

Edgemont Park

Valley Rd, Montclair

(Rain Date: May 21)


Join AAPI Montclair as we illuminate the park with thousands of lanterns to remember those killed and harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate.  We stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community a

Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance

7 PM – 9 PM

Edgemont Park

Valley Rd, Montclair

(Rain Date: May 21)


Join AAPI Montclair as we illuminate the park with thousands of lanterns to remember those killed and harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate.  We stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community and solidarity, and our shared goals of securing justice for all.

Learn more

May 21

May 21

May 21

Film Screening

Shang Chi: The Legend

of the Ten Rings

Noon

505 Cinemas

505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

Tickets $10 / $8 for Montclair Film members

Learn more

May 21

May 21

May 21

Biwanko: Japanese Taiko Drum Performance and Workshop

Noon

Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Experience a live performance of Japanese Taiko drumming as performed by young students. This powerful and soulful art will inspire people of all ages and will include a brief learning workshop. Formed by Japanese families in Be

Biwanko: Japanese Taiko Drum Performance and Workshop

Noon

Montclair Public Library

50 S. Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Experience a live performance of Japanese Taiko drumming as performed by young students. This powerful and soulful art will inspire people of all ages and will include a brief learning workshop. Formed by Japanese families in Bergen County with the purpose of passing Japanese traditions down to their children, Biwanko’s mission is to educate people about the Osuwa Daiko style of Taiko drumming while demonstrating the beauty of this sacred Japanese music. Learn more at www.biwanko.org.

Learn more

May 22

May 21

May 22

South Asian Soiree

2 PM – 8 PM

Montclair Brewery

101 Walnut St., Montclair

South Asian cultural appreciation night with food by Brick Lane and special performances.

May 22

May 21

May 22

Self-Defense Class

2:30 PM – 4 PM

North South Jiu Jitsu

113 Walnut St., Montclair

Self-defense class sponsored by AAPI Montclair for our members and allies, with emphasis on situational awareness and disengagement. Registration details coming soon.

Register Now

May 24

May 24

May 24

Evening with Jeff Yang and Phil Yu, authors of Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Vanguard Theater

180 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair


In-person event and book-signing presented by AAPI Montclair and the Montclair Public Library, moderated by Michelle Germinario. Attend in person or livestream on Zoom.

Register Now

May 27

May 24

May 24

Film Screening

In the Same Breath

Q&A with director Nanfu Wang 

7:30 PM 

The Clairidge

486 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

Tickets $10 / $8 for Montclair Film members

Learn more

May 28

May 24

May 28

Film Screening

Kubo and the Two Strings

Noon

505 Cinemas

505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair

Tickets $10 / $8 for Montclair Film members

Learn more

Limited Edition Treats and Offerings

May 19–22

May 19–22

May 19–22

APEM Creamery

870 Broad St, Bloomfield


Asian flavor week featuring limited edition flavors: Thai Iced Tea, Black Sesame, Lychee Lemonade, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Mango Lassi, and Buko Pandan. For more information follow @APEMcreamery. 

Monthlong

May 19–22

May 19–22

Butler and the Board Charcuterie

103 Forest St., Montclair


Special offering: Housemade chicken & shiitake mushroom dumpling sausage


A portion of proceeds from May will benefit Heart of Dinner who works to fight food insecurity and isolation experienced by Asian American seniors in NYC.

Monthlong

May 19–22

Monthlong

Illuminate Food

113 Grove St., Montclair


Follow @illuminate_food for more information and a special recipe and ingredient bundle with a portion of proceeds benefitting an AAPI organization.

Monthlong

May 19–22

Monthlong

The Little Daisy Bake Shop

626 Valley Rd., Montclair


Special treats celebrating AAPI Heritage Month throughout May.

Monthlong

Monthlong

Monthlong

Local Coffee

107 Watchung Ave, Montclair


Local is proud to help raise AAPI visibility in May: keep an eye on our chalkboard for funny and interesting quotes celebrating AAPI heritage and culture!

Monthlong

Monthlong

Monthlong

Teglia Pizza Bar

438 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair


Special offering: Limited edition Kimchi Pizza

Monthlong

Monthlong

Monthlong

Watchung Booksellers

54 Fairfield St., Montclair


Curated selection of AAPI authors and books for adults and children.

About AAPI Montclair

AAPI Montclair is a grassroots nonprofit with over 600 Asian American and Pacific Islander members in the Montclair, NJ area. Our mission is to create a more inclusive Montclair by uplifting the varied experiences of its Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, advocating for AAPI rights and representation, and promoting awareness and education around AAPI culture and history. Our advocacy is supported by events including the Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance and large-scale cultural celebrations of Diwali and Lunar New Year.


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