Asian Culture & Experiences
Explore Boston's diverse Asian experiences in Boston and beyond. Visit Chinatown for authentic cuisine, or take an afternoon or evening stroll along the Greenway's Chinatown Park.
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Activities & Resources
Boston Chinatown Tours
Explore secret nooks, murals, groceries. Take-home guide for future adventures.
Pao Arts Center
Pao Arts Center celebrates communities through access to culturally relevant art, education, and creative programs.
Chinatown Main Street
Click through for the Boston Chinatown Business Directory.
Japan Society of Boston
Fosters friendships between Japanese and American citizens through cultural, business, educational, and community focused…
The Chinatown Project
The Chinatown Project is committed to revealing the people, stories, and history behind your local Chinatown businesses.
Sampan
The only bilingual Chines-English Newspaper in New England.
Chinese Culture Connection
Promotes intercultural harmony, strengthens diverse communities and builds bridges between American and Chinese people.
Events
- Boston Chinatown Tours
- Recurring daily
Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries, dim sum. Explore secret nooks…
- Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard University
- Recurring daily
Created over the course of fourteen years, Azadeh Akhlaghi’s project stages and photographs pivotal moments from Iran’s tumultuous twentieth-century history. Drawing on meticulous archival research and her background in cinema, she casts professional and nonprofessional actors…
- Chinatown
- Recurring daily
Support Chinatown restaurants in the area. Check out highlights from this list below: 10 Second Yunnan Rice Noodle 60 Beach Street 163 Vietnamese Sandwich 66 Harrison Avenue 5 Spices House 58 Beach Street http://5spiceshouse.com/ Asian Garden 28 Harrison Avenue…
- Old South Meeting House
Join Revolutionary Spaces on Wednesday, July 1 for The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus! , a bold new immersive show at the Old South Meeting House. Ruckus! drops you into the heart of the debate and defiance that once filled this iconic space—where ordinary people set…
- Boston
- Recurring daily
The City of Boston has partnered with Bloomberg Connects to develop an interactive map that allows you to journey through Boston’s past and present, all in one afternoon. TAKE THE TOUR
- Peabody Essex Museum
The New York Korean Performing Arts Center presents an interactive afternoon of Korean traditional dance. Experience Ipchum, a refined foundational dance; Seungmu, a powerful Buddhist-inspired work with flowing sleeves and rhythmic intensity; the vibrant Fan Dance (Buchaechum)…
- Peabody Essex Museum
Discover the vibrant world of Korean traditional Tal (mask) dance with Insun Park & Generals. This interactive program invites audiences of all ages to explore Korean culture through hands-on creativity, movement and music. Participants will begin by creating their own…
- Peabody Essex Museum
Join us for a powerful performance by G–Hwaja, a dynamic quintet rooted in Korean traditional music. Drawing from centuries-old sounds and instruments, G–Hwaja brings a vivid and contemporary energy to Korea’s musical heritage. Their sound subtly bridges tradition and…
- The Wilbur
From R.F. Kuang, the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface , comes a wryly humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock—all set against the backdrop of an unforgettable summer in…
- Agganis Arena
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the globally acclaimed Pakistani vocalist, brings his soul-stirring tour The Voice of Peace to Boston on October 2nd. Renowned for his powerful vocals and emotional depth, Rahat has captivated audiences worldwide with a repertoire that bridges classical Sufi…
- Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035
Join us for a memorable night of dining, dancing, and meaningful connection — all in support of our programs in India. The evening features a curated dinner menu with bold, creative flavors and an open bar with signature cocktails and classic favorites. Guests will enjoy live…
- Various Locations
- Recurring daily
Join us in celebrating Asian American films with our 18th annual Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)! The BAAFF empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston Community. The…
Boston’s Chinatown is one of the city’s smallest yet most vibrant neighborhoods. Chinatown’s location—at a geographic crossroads within Boston—has shaped its legacy and contributed to its character.
The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a 17-acre contemporary public park cut through the heart of Boston. From vibrantly lit pieces featuring Chinatown's history to interactive sculptures, this park offers many permanent and rotating exhibits to enjoy during your adventures around #BostonUSA.