May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, commemorating historical and cultural contributions to the US. Celebrate this summer and year-round with these local events and institutions.
Mark your calendars
Asian Heritage Fest 2024 | Asia Times Square, Grand Prairie | Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19
Enjoy three days of cultural performances, daily lion dances, and food and merchandise vendors.
SparkFest'24 | Amphibian Stage | Thursday, June 6-Tuesday, June 18
The performing arts festival celebrates the artistry of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with new plays, classes, competitions, and concerts.
Enjoy year-round
Japanese Garden | Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Enjoy “Mono no Aware” — the “transient and bittersweet beauty” — of the 50-year-old garden. Traverse bamboo footbridges and peaceful koi ponds under cherry trees and Japanese maples.
Crow Museum of Asian Art | University of Texas at Dallas
Peruse art from China, Japan, India, Korea, and Southeastern Asia that spans historic and contemporary works.
