Launch of Asian Heritage Month with Federal, provincial and municipal elected officials
2026-04-17 00:00 (America/Edmonton)

Harmony - Multicultural Music Festival
2026-04-18 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 1S1, Canada
Dear Music lovers,
“Harmony”, a Global Music event, presented by Mantra Arts, is less than 10 days away
Get a quick peek of the Artists from our Program Brochure at
Link to harmony.pdf https://t.ly/BrKJi
Link to harmony.mp4 https://t.ly/D4bB_
Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026 @ 4:00 pm (doors open @ 3.30 pm)
Venue: McDougall United Church 8516 Athabasca St SE Calgary
Tickets: $10 only
Snacks: $8.00 recommended to purchase in advance
Buy Tickets: https://t.ly/avnp8
Contact: Sudha Menon 403-827-2456, Beena Ashar 403-701-4660
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkwxX9xu4KqNdVVt7
You are in for a treat where you will experience live music, collaborative performances that reflect our community’s many voices from Arias, Guzheng, Chorus, Folk music from Andes, Indigenous, Fusion, to Indian classical and much more from our local talent.

Thank you for your support.
Mantra Arts
www.mantraarts.ca
info@mantraarts.ca

Filipino Healing Dance
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Genesis Centre, 10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0C9, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
🌸 Free Women-Centric Workshop | Calgary 🌸
Join us for a beautiful afternoon of connection, culture & healing 💛
✨ Equity group exercises
✨ Filipino healing dance experience
✨ Facilitated by cultural leaders
✨ Pizza & pop included
Hosted by Sustainable Cultural Connections (SC4) & Pamir Canadians – In collaboration with Indak Global
📍 Genesis Centre
April 19th : 2 pm to 4 pm
Women supporting women 💫
SC4 keeps its promise. Register via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/filipino-healing-dance-free-workshop-by-sc4-tickets-1985857291617?aff=oddtdtcreator

Declaration of Asian Heritage Month
2026-04-20 00:00 (America/Edmonton)

explorASIAN Opening Ceremony
2026-04-25 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Coquitlam, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
This event will officially launch our festival and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Asian communities.

Treasures of Asia and Canada
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University, 18 Mount Royal Circle SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7N5, Canada
Experience the dynamic treasures of the Pan-Asian diaspora with international award-winning performers – Calgary’s professional performing artists!
Purchase tickets here: http://tickets.mru.ca/AsianHeritageFoundation

Eko Nurcahyo
Jihyun Back
Raghav Mathur
Yadong Guan
GCB Band
Kala Bhavan of Calgary

This is a new collaborative program amongst Calgary’s key Asian Canadian community organizations and it is to bring together national and international renowned performing artists for the “ImaginAsian – Treasures of Asia & Canada ” event as a major collaborative program of 2026 & 2027 Asian Heritage Month. The events will offer Southern Alberta a first of its kind cultural experience showcasing prominent performing artist of Asian descent.
The event will be a platform for underrepresented voices through providing visibility to Asian artists who are often underrepresented in mainstream Canadian arts, which encourages collaboration between artists of different heritages (South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, Pacific Islander etc) generating cross-cultural creativity, sparking new hybrid art forms. Ultimately, the performance program becomes a catalyst for human connection and community resilience, demonstrating how arts-led gatherings can meaningfully advance the vision of a strong, vibrant, and inclusive nation.

Various AHM Events by Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick-Saint John Chapter
2026-04-26 - 2026-05-24
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2026 in Saint John with a vibrant series of free, community-wide events that honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian communities. Presented by the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter, this month-long celebration brings together art, food, performance, sport, and meaningful dialogue.
From late April through May, residents and visitors can explore Asian art exhibitions, participate in hands-on workshops, enjoy live performances, and connect through community gatherings across the city.
Event highlights include:

🎨 Asian Art Exhibitions at Saint John Public Library and Kennebecasis Valley Library, showcasing diverse artistic traditions
🏸 A Badminton Tournament at YMCA Irving Oil Field House
🎭 The Opening Ceremony at Kent Theatre, celebrating culture through performance
🍜 An Asian Culinary Workshop at Nela’s Kitchen
✨ A festive Asian Heritage Month Gala at Samuel de Champlain Theatre
🗣️ An important Anti-Racism Forum hosted by PRUDE Inc.

Whether you’re exploring new cultural experiences, supporting local artists, or connecting with community, these events offer something for everyone. Join in celebrating diversity, heritage, and unity throughout May.

Asian Heritage Month at Morrow
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 19:00, 2026-05-01 19:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Morrow – Creative Space by Odd Meridian, 910 Richards St. – Unit 204, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B1T3, Canada
Performances
All performances 7pm at Morrow / 910 Richards St.

date
title
artist

Apr 30
田天 tiántiān
Dreamwalker Dance

May 1
田天 tiántiān
Dreamwalker Dance

May 2
田天 tiántiān
Dreamwalker Dance

May 3
田天 tiántiān
Dreamwalker Dance

May 9
Tracking The Whole Beast
Lee Su-Feh and Juolin Lee

May 10
Tracking The Whole Beast
Lee Su-Feh and Juolin Lee

May 14
Sam San Se
Jaewoo Kang
Shion Skye Carter w/elika mojtabaei الیکا مجتبایی

May 15
Sam San Se
Jaewoo Kang
Shion Skye Carter w/elika mojtabaei الیکا مجتبایی

May 16
Sam San Se
Jaewoo Kang
Shion Skye Carter w/elika mojtabaei الیکا مجتبایی

May 17
Sam San Se
Jaewoo Kang
Shion Skye Carter w/elika mojtabaei الیکا مجتبایی

May 23
Experimental Sacred
SKIM w Maiden China
Kimmortal

May 24
Movies, Matcha, Muse
Johnny Trinh (poet)
Miel Enage (poet)
Sol Diana (poet)
Ronnie Cheng (filmmaker)
Sophia Wolfe filmmaker)
SKIM (filmmaker)
Shay Dior (drag artist)

Workshops

Apr 26
11am – 2pm
The Human is a Caring Being
Andrea Nann

May 2
10am – 1pm
Spiralling Technologies
Lee Su-Feh

May 9
10am – 1pm
Spiralling Technologies
Lee Su-Feh

May 16
10am – 1pm
Spiralling Technologies
Lee Su-Feh

May 23
10am – 1pm
Spiralling Technologies
Lee Su-Feh

Gallery

Apr 26 – May 24
Asian Confectionery
Sujit Vaidya

THE STORIES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN REFUGEES - "Hearts of Freedom" Book Launch
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Vietnamese Canadian Association, #203 - 1829 54th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
THE STORIES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN REFUGEES
April 26, 2026
VISIT JOURNEY TO FREEDOM PARK
BOOK LAUNCH
CALGARY VIETNAMESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION
#203 – 1829 – 54 th Street SE Calgary AB
From 2pm – 5 pm
Book Launch & Panel discussion
HEARTS OF FREEDOM
For more information please contact:
Thôi Nguyền (403)801-9829
Hiếu Trần (403) 852-0665
Dianne Phạm (587) 894-6135
Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees— Book Launch Tour

Everyday Trailblazer PhotoVoice Exhibit
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-31 | Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2E7, Canada
As part of our celebration of Asian Heritage Month and aligned with this year’s festival theme The Year of the Horse, the Year of the Trailblazer, FascinAsian is proud to present the Everyday Trailblazer – a powerful photovoice exhibit that captures the spirit of trailblazing through a deeply personal lens. This year, five emerging and established photographers were selected through an open call to share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a “Trailblazer” in today’s world.
We invite you to experience these compelling visual stories and connect with the voices behind the lens. The Everyday Trailblazer Photovoice Exhibit is on display at the Calgary Central Library, Buffalo Platform, from April 27 to May 31, 2026.
Dates: April 27 to May 31, 2026
Time: Library hours
Venue: Buffalo Platform, Calgary Public Library – Central, 800 3 St. SE Calgary
Presented by: FascinAsian Film Festival
Funded by: City of Calgary
Community Partner: Calgary Public Library
Our photographers behind Everyday Trailblazer Photovoice Exhibit
Christina Yao
Harjeet Kaur Jassi
Heinrich Domingo
Jessica Cheng
Jon Yee
Learn More: https://fascinasian.ca/everyday-trailblazer-photovoice-exhibit-asian-heritage-month

FascinAsian Film Festival
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-03
A three-day festival of films and events, celebrating Asian Heritage Month with the stories and perspectives of Asian-Canadian filmmakers from Winnipeg, Calgary and abroad! Features short films and live streamed events showcasing Asian talent from across Canada and the US! It will feature full-length films, short film programs, professional development events, an opening night reception, and a closing night awards ceremony and dinner. The FascinAsian Film Festival is a culturally specific film festival based in the Prairie region of Canada. The festival celebrates Asian contributions to the film and media landscape and aims to showcase the talents of Asian-Canadian and Asian-American artists in film. Visit the website for a full list of events and venues.

Visit:
https://fascinasian.ca/calgary-2026
https://www.visitcalgary.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/fascinasian-film-festival

Asian Youth Immigrant Art Exhibition
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Fredericton, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
ASIAN YOUTH IMMIGRANT ART EXHIBITION

Free Admission

May 1-30, Annex Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, N.B.

FLOWING HERITAGE
GLOWING COLOURS

Artistic Director
Mary Blatherwick
Curator
Iris Wu

Various AHM Events by Toronto Public Library
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May with Toronto Public Library and discover a vibrant lineup of free programs that showcase the richness, diversity, and creativity of Asian cultures. From hands-on workshops and culinary experiences to film screenings, author talks, and traditional arts, there’s something for every age and interest.
Visit the full listing of events here:
https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?programs=68b05520023ff328007567df&_gl=1*1fi58p5*_ga*MTI4Mjk0MDgzNC4xNzc3NjIyMTQy*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3Nzc2MjIxNDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc2MjIxNDIkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_VGX2640F9T*czE3Nzc2MjIxNDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc2MjIxNDIkajYwJGwwJGgw

"Portraits Of Belonging" Art Exhibition
2026-05-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Werklund Centre, Ledge Gallery, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0K9, Canada
Yu Chen
Portraits of Belonging
November 2025 – September 2026
My work focuses on portrait painting, cultural identity, and personal stories. I was trained in both traditional Chinese painting and Western oil painting, and I combine these styles to explore ideas of heritage, belonging, and the emotions connected to migration.
As someone who promotes Hanfu and traditional Chinese culture, I’ve always been interested in how cultural traditions can be seen and understood today. This has led me to want to learn more about other cultures and use my art to build connections.
More recently, my work has focused on community-based projects. I invite people from different cultural backgrounds to share their stories with me and wear traditional clothing during live drawing sessions. Through this process, I hope to create portraits that not only show what someone looks like but also reflect their culture and personal experience.

Lao New Year 2026
2026-05-01 17:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Festival Accès Asie: Opening Ceremony & Festive Soirée
2026-05-01 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Opening Ceremony & Festive Soirée

On Friday, May 1, 2026, join us for the launch of the 31st edition of Festival Accès Asie!
On the program: opening ceremony, artistic performances, and a festive soirée with a DJ to celebrate the start of Asian Heritage Month.

FACL Western Annual Gala
2026-05-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Hudson, 200 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1B5, Canada
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and community at one of the biggest Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Western‘s signature events!
FACL Western Annual Gala

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the FACL Western Annual Gala, also known as the Diversity in the City Gala! Join us in person for an evening of fantastic company and memorable moments.
We’re excited to bring together members of the legal community this May as we kick off the celebration of Asian Heritage Month together.

Location: The Hudson
Date and Time: Friday, May 1 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Event page:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/facl-western-annual-gala-tickets-1983500438205

Asian Writers' Showcase: Road to Justice
2026-05-01 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Join us for a special evening celebrating Road to Justice by Art Miki, illustrated by Geoff Miki. Featuring a conversation hosted by Fortunato Lim, followed by a book signing. This event sponsored by the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba in celebration of Asian Heritage Month.
This event will be hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also available as a YouTube stream.

AHM Film Festival - Reelworld x Asian Heritage Month
2026-05-01 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
“Community-led Efforts to Counter Hate, Misinformation, and Polarization by Fostering Critical Thinking and Social Cohesion” | Asian Heritage Month Film Festival programmed by Reelworld
Date: Friday May 1, 2026 | 7pm. Doors Open: 6:30pm
Location: Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto. Map
FREE ADMISSION. Please register here.
Event details
Feature and short ﬁlm programmed, followed by live Q & A with the Directors
Description: Reelworld Screen Institute is honoured to celebrate 1g years of partnership with Asian Heritage Month. The Asian Heritage Month Film Festival, held in collaboration with Reelworld Film Festival, presents a curated program about families across borders. The event will feature a Shorts and Series Programme in addition to a Q/A featuring the ﬁlmmakers, moderated by Zaarin Bushra.
The AHM Film Festival promotes inclusivity and combats anti-Asian racism by highlighting the diverse stories and contributions of Asian Canadians. Through storytelling, the festival provides a platform for the voices and experiences of marginalized communities, fostering empathy and promoting unity. Selected films will immerse audiences in narratives that address the lived experiences of Asian Canadians, offering a deeper understanding of the ongoing impact of anti-Asian racism and other forms of discrimination.
In addition, direct interactions between artists and audiences will create opportunities for conversations that will help challenge stereotypes, interrupt biases, and encourage solidarity through open dialogue and shared perspectives.
Feature Programme
Shook, Directed by Amar Wala
After a run-in with his estranged father, aspiring writer Ashish or “Ash” learns a secret that will force him to balance family, love and success while navigating the divide between the exciting city life he wants and his suburban reality.
Shorts Programme
Desync, Directed by Minerva Navasca
Ana, a young Filipina filmmaker, shoots a re-enactment of a fight she once had with her mother. Embodying cultural pressure from her mother to work beyond her limits for the sake of perfection, Ana rewrites every painful exchange into a perfect one.
Q/A Program
Moderator: Zaarin Bushra
Zaarin Bushra is a Toronto-based actor, filmmaker, and creative professional. She is the Program Manager at Reelworld Screen Institute, where she oversees the Emerging 20 Program and initiatives focused on the development of emerging creatives. Her work focuses on building pathways for racialized talent in Canada’s screen industries, fostering community, and advancing equity through storytelling and industry collaboration.
Panelists: Filmmakers Amar Wala, Minerva Navasco (or Jadyn Nasato)

Event co-organizers: Asian Heritage Month—Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture (Central Ontario) Inc.; Toronto Public Library; Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; Richard Charles Lee Canada Hong Kong Library, University of Toronto; Chinese Canadian Photography Society of Toronto; Social Services Network; Cambridge Food and Wine Society
Asian Heritage Month Festival is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Asian Canadian Artists in Digital Age is funded by Canada Council for the Arts Digital Strategy Fund.

Red Dress Day
2026-05-02 10:00 (America/Regina) | Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Asian Vendor Pop Up Shop
2026-05-02 11:00 (America/Regina) | Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Indo Pacific Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4M4

Interval - Silicon Shield
2026-05-02 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Interval – Silicon Shield

A sensory exhibition on the geopolitical tensions behind artificial intelligence in Taïwan.

Conférence Mois du patrimoine asiatique au Québec
2026-05-02 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Ce sera dans la salle A.335 Amphithéâtre | Rachelle et Alain-Paris, 3e étage, HEC Montréal, Édifice Hélène-Desmarais, 501 De la Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal.
​Conférence du Mois du patrimoine asiatique au Québec
​Avec
​-Dre Joanne Liu, MDCM, FRCPC
​Professeure agrégée de médecine à l’Université de Montréal et professeure de médecine clinique à l’Université McGill
​Présidente internationale de Médecins Sans Frontières (2013 à 2019)
​Auteure de « Ebola, Bombes et Migrants »
​-Chu Anh Pham
​Ex-cheffe d’antenne TVA et ex-journaliste, Radio-Canada et La Presse
​-Natalie Chung
​Ex-présentatrice et ex-journaliste, Radio-Canada
​-Denis Wong
​Journaliste numérique, Radio-Canada
​
​Parcours précurseurs
​Leadership et représentativité dans l’espace public
​Au Québec, des leaders d’origines asiatiques ont avancé dans des environnements qui ne reflétaient pas leur réalité. Les codes étaient différents. Les réseaux restaient fermés. Peu de modèles existaient. Ils ont construit leur légitimité par des résultats concrets, pris leur place, puis transformé ces espaces.
​À travers une conversation autour de leurs parcours personnels et professionnels, ces quatres personnalités d’origine asiatique illustrent le leadership précurseur. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de réussir, mais d’influencer les règles et d’élargir les trajectoires possibles.
​La conférence met en avant des compétences essentielles. Comprendre les dynamiques de pouvoir. Établir rapidement sa crédibilité par des résultats visibles. Développer des alliances stratégiques. Intervenir avec impact dans les moments clés. Convertir sa présence en influence réelle.
​Elle aborde aussi la réalité du leadership en contexte minoritaire. Le poids de la représentation, la pression de performance, et la nécessité d’agir avec lucidité.
​La représentativité agit comme levier concret. Elle renforce l’appartenance et influence les ambitions des générations suivantes. Chaque présence visible redéfinit ce qui semble accessible.

Asian Heritage Month at Studio Bell - Chinese Music
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, 850 4 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1R1, Canada
Kick off Asian Heritage Month at Studio Bell with a blend of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, in partnership with the Chinese Artists Association of Alberta, featuring GCB Band.
About The GCB
Based in Calgary, The GCB (青蓝) is a Canadian-Chinese ensemble that masterfully bridges the gap between Eastern tradition and Western modernity. Known for their “cinematic” sound, the band blends rich, traditional Chinese melodies with the power and structure of contemporary rock. The GCB uses music as a universal language to explore themes of identity, migration, and shared emotion. Their performances move fluidly between delicate, introspective string passages and high-intensity, guitar-driven rhythms. By breaking cultural boundaries, The GCB invites audiences from all backgrounds on a musical journey that transcends eras and borders.
About The CAAA
The Chinese Artists Association of Alberta (CAAA) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Chinese arts and culture across Alberta and beyond. Through a wide range of artistic expressions—including music, visual arts, dance, and literature—the CAAA creates vital platforms for artistic creation and public appreciation. By hosting concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and cultural festivals, the association empowers artists to develop their skills while fostering cross-cultural dialogue. The CAAA serves as a bridge, bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to celebrate heritage and encourage collaborative innovation within the Canadian cultural landscape.

Asian Heritage Month 2026 Opening Forum
2026-05-02 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kelowna, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Kick off Asian Heritage Month 2026 with lively talks and fun activities celebrating Asian culture!

Asian Heritage Month 2026 Opening Forum
Celebrate the start of Asian Heritage Month 2026 with an inspiring and community-driven Opening Forum, hosted by the OCCA Communities Association. This in-person event brings people together to explore the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities in a welcoming and engaging setting.
Rooted in Tradition, Connected by Legacy The forum will commence with a traditional Territory Welcome by a Syilx Okanagan Elder, honoring the land that sustains our diverse stories. As we delve into our 2026 theme, “Heritage as Social Capital,” we invite you to experience a profound cultural exchange. Through the wisdom of our community knowledge keepers and an intergenerational dialogue, we will explore how our ancestral roots serve as a powerful foundation for our collective future in the Okanagan.
Begin the afternoon with a warm VIP greeting and connect with community leaders, special guests, and fellow attendees through meaningful networking. Take part in a dynamic heritage dialogue and discussion, where diverse stories, perspectives, and lived experiences come to life through thoughtful conversation. Enjoy vibrant cultural performances from a variety of Asian traditions, showcasing music, dance, and artistic expression that highlight the richness and diversity of Asian heritage.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle, learn, and celebrate in a vibrant atmosphere designed for connection and discovery. All guests who register through Eventbrite will also receive a prize draw ticket for a chance to win exciting giveaways.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Trinity Church, The Refinery Building, 2nd Floor -Family Room, 1905 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7
📅 Date: May 2nd
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM)
This event is free to attend and open to all—everyone is welcome.
Learn more at: https://occabc.ca/2026ahm/ and www.asianheritage.ca
For sponsorship and partnership inquiries: heritage@occabc.ca
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and celebrate together as we kick off a month of culture and community.
Please note that photography will take place during the event.
