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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, we partnered with local organizations to create a calendar of can’t-miss cultural events that celebrate our community and lift up Asian American voices and experiences. Join us in learning more about AAPI stories and experiences all around Montclair and beyond.
Color Run: A Celebration of Holi and Songkran
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Brookdale Park
Bloomfield, NJ
Join us for this joyful, family-friendly community 5K race and 1-mile fun run in celebration of the Indian festival of Holi and the Thai New Year, Songkran. Come enjoy music, activities, a color play zone, photo booth, and much more.
Conversation and Book by Viet Thanh Nguyen
7 PM – 8 PM
First Congregational Church of Montclair
40 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair
Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at 7PM as Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival Co-sponsored with AAPI Montclair welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation about 'A Man of Two
Conversation and Book by Viet Thanh Nguyen
7 PM – 8 PM
First Congregational Church of Montclair
40 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair
Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at 7PM as Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival Co-sponsored with AAPI Montclair welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation about 'A Man of Two Faces'. With insight, humor, formal invention, and lyricism, in 'A Man of Two Faces' Viet Thanh Nguyen rewinds the film of his own life. He expands the genre of personal memoir by acknowledging larger stories of refugeehood, colonization, and ideas about Vietnam and America, writing with his trademark sardonic wit and incisive analysis, as well as a deep emotional openness about his life as a father and a son.
Teacher Workshop: Exploring Asian American Literature
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories. Several AAPI authors will be highlighted, and ways to introduce these authors and their work in an age-appropriate way
Teacher Workshop: Exploring Asian American Literature
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories. Several AAPI authors will be highlighted, and ways to introduce these authors and their work in an age-appropriate way will be presented. Points of consideration on how to choose appropriate literature with respectful AAPI representation will be offered. Educators will leave with lesson activities based on these AAPI literature that they can use for their own classrooms and a list of AAPI authors.
AAPI Karaoke Night
hosted by Cindy & Corey Washington
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Montclair Brewery
101 Walnut St, Montclair
"The Shadow and the Ghost"
Children's Story Time with Author Cat Min
2 PM – 3 PM
Watchung Booksellers
44 Fairfield St., Montclair
Join us for a Sunday storytime with author Cat Min, sharing her latest picture book, The Shadow and the Ghost. Co-sponsored with AAPI New Jersey.
Artist Salon with Sammy Yuen: A Road Trip Across Asian America
4:30 PM
Private Montclair Residence
(Address provided upon registration)
Korean Adoptee Adoptive Family Network
Amber Reed, Co-Executive Director of AAPI New Jersey, to speak about adoptees in activism.
Educator PD: Teaching AAPI History and Contributions
8:30 AM – 3 PM
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metro Campus, Teaneck
In 2022, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions, history, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people, c
Educator PD: Teaching AAPI History and Contributions
8:30 AM – 3 PM
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metro Campus, Teaneck
In 2022, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions, history, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people, culture, and communities. Join Dr. Khayti Joshi at Fairleigh Dickinson University to learn how to bring AAPI history, culture, and people to life in middle school and high school classrooms.
AAPI Comedy Show: Shoes Off, Please
7 PM
Art House Productions
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City
"Shoes Off, Please" spotlights local AAPI artists and comics and is supported by the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund. Proceeds from the show will be donated to AAPI Montclair to help create a more inclusive community by uplifting the varied
AAPI Comedy Show: Shoes Off, Please
7 PM
Art House Productions
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City
"Shoes Off, Please" spotlights local AAPI artists and comics and is supported by the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund. Proceeds from the show will be donated to AAPI Montclair to help create a more inclusive community by uplifting the varied experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, advocating for AAPI rights and representation, and promoting awareness and education around AAPI culture and history.
Peace Cups: Japanese Yunomi & Meditation Teen Workshop
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Montclair Public Library
50 S Fullerton Ave., Montclair
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, local artist and educator Heidi Woo will lead a mindfulness and pottery workshop! You'll practice meditation and make your own kurinuki yunomi cup out of air-dry clay.
Teacher Workshop: A Brief Overview of Asian American History
4 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Teach Asian American Stories presents a virtual webinar with scholar and TAAS Fellow Christy Lee. This 1.5 hour, virtual webinar will focus on providing middle school and high school teachers an overview of Asian American history from 1700-2000s and h
Teacher Workshop: A Brief Overview of Asian American History
4 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Teach Asian American Stories presents a virtual webinar with scholar and TAAS Fellow Christy Lee. This 1.5 hour, virtual webinar will focus on providing middle school and high school teachers an overview of Asian American history from 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Teachers will leave with practical resources, tools, and ideas on how to weave AAPI contributions into their existing curriculum.
Montclair Film StorySlam: Immigration Stories
7:30 PM
Cinema505
505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair
From heart-wrenching accounts of leaving loved ones behind, to uplifting tales of resilience and cultural integration; embark with us on a journey of Immigration Stories from our community members. Join us for a night of cultural celebration with a d
Montclair Film StorySlam: Immigration Stories
7:30 PM
Cinema505
505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair
From heart-wrenching accounts of leaving loved ones behind, to uplifting tales of resilience and cultural integration; embark with us on a journey of Immigration Stories from our community members. Join us for a night of cultural celebration with a diverse storytelling tapestry of immigrant experiences, as varied and rich as the human experience itself.
Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance
6 PM – 9 PM
Edgemont Park
Valley Rd., Montclair
(Rain Date: June 9)
Help us light thousands of lanterns in remembrance of those harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate. Let's stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community and solidarity, and our shared goals of securing justice for all.
Teacher Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Graphic novels (memoirs and nonfiction) and comic books are an integral tool in increasing literacy and engagement in the classroom. Through this webinar, educators will learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic
Teacher Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Graphic novels (memoirs and nonfiction) and comic books are an integral tool in increasing literacy and engagement in the classroom. Through this webinar, educators will learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic novels in the classroom while also gaining access to learning activities and materials to support this work. Participants will learn about the current research on literacy in social studies and how graphic novels improve literacy, reading comprehension, and engagement. The workshop ends with a walk-through of various activities and books that educators can use in their classrooms. Participants will receive a workshop folder, handouts, and slides at the end of the session.
This program is suitable for middle school and high school social studies and ELA educators.
Book Event: Corky Lee's Asian America
TBA
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair
Butler and the Board Charcuterie
103 Forest St., Montclair
For a limited time in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Butler and the Board is selling their mind-blowingly delicious, piquant, and superior to store-bought homemade chili crisp that Cathy Chan Butler makes using her dad's special recipe. Proceeds from Chili Crisp sales will be donated to AAPI Montclair.
Companies looking to recognize AAPI Heritage Month can support NJ's AAPI community by contributing to our programming throughout May. We'll be providing resources to local schools, hosting trainings and cultural events, and collaborating with community organizations to lift up Asian American voices and experiences.