Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities

In 1992, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Hawaiians.

Here is a curated list of celebrations around Houston. Links will take to the organizers’ information page and sorted by date.

Events Around Houston (Sorted by Date)

2024 Asian Chamber – A sian Restaurant Month
May 1-31 | Various Locations
2024 Asian Chamber “Have You Eaten Yet?” Luncheon
May 2 (11am-1pm) | Ocean Palace Restaurant (11215 Bellaire Blvd. Suite D, Houston, 77072)
2024 River Oaks District Asian Heritage Week with CCC – Traditional Chinese Music Orchestra with NAYCO
May 5 (2pm-4pm) | River Oaks District (4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027)
Unlocking Opportunities in Federal Contracting (in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month)
May 8 (9am-11:30am) | Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center (1455 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027)
The South Korea–U.S. Alliance: Democracy, Economics, and the Challenges of China and North Korea
May 8 (7pm-8:15pm) | Asia Society (Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004)
Diversity Summit Houston 2024
May 10 (8am-3:30pm) | Houston Marriott Sugar Land (16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479 )
Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) Gala
May 11 (6pm-10pm) | Royal Sonesta Hotel (2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027)
2024 River Oaks District Asian Heritage Week with CCC – Korean Hanbok Fashion Show with Houston Korean Cultural Center
May 12 (2pm-4pm) | River Oaks District (4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027)
Homegrown Houston: All Asian, No Fusion With Street to Kitchen
May 17 (7pm-10pm) | Asia Society (Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004)
Children’s Museum Houston – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
May 18 (9am-5pm) | Children’s Museum Houston (1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004)
Taiwan Festival Houston 2024
May 18 (10am-3pm) | Taiwanese Community Center (5885 Point West Dr, Houston TX 77036)
International Festival of the United States of America (iFEST USA)
May 18 (3:30am-9pm) | Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010)
Sakura Festival – Anime, Cosplay, Food and Games – Houston
May 18 & May 19 (12pm-8pm) | Almeda Mall (555 Almeda Mall, Houston, TX 77075)
2024 River Oaks District Asian Heritage Week with CCC – Chinese Calligraphy & Japanese Flower Arrangement with CCC Wellness
May 19 (2pm-4pm) | River Oaks District (4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027)
Houston Asiatown Tours – Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Us Sunday Evening
May 19 (5pm-8pm) | Houston Asiatown Tours
Defining Courage Performance – A Journey into the Legacy of the Nisei Soldier
May 20 (6:30pm-8:30pm) | Neuhaus Theatre at the Alley (615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002)
Joint AAPI Organizations Networking Event in Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
May 22 (5pm-7pm) | Land Rover Southwest Houston (10002 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074)
International Trade Center – AAPI Lunch and Learn
May 29 (11:30am-1pm) | 11110 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, TX 77072
20th Annual Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival
May 30 – June 14 | Various Locations
Supplier Diversity Academy – Supporting Asian Owned Suppliers
May 31 (11am-1pm) | Location to be announce
16th Annual Greater Houston Area Asian Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Gala
May 31 (6pm-8:30pm) | Lambo Ballroom (6159 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057)
A Conversation With Kevin Kwan: Lies, Weddings, and Crazy Rich Stories
May 31 (7pm-9pm) | Asia Society (Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004)

Other Resources about Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

If you are hosting an event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month that we missed, please email the information to: info@asianchamber-hou.org