elevASIAN is USC Annenberg’s first Asian American vertical. We aim to redefine what being “Asian American” means by highlighting untold perspectives, cultures and histories across the APISA spectrum and beyond.
The HoYoFair fan concert brings four fandoms together
To celebrate HoYoFair’s 5th anniversary, HoYoverse hosts the experience in the West for the first time.
Big Ocean’s stage language comes into its own on ‘THE GREATEST BATTLE’ tour
The K-pop boy group’s Los Angeles show highlighted the group’s growth as performers.
Photo Essay: CASA’s Chinese American Cultural Night
The annual event featured a variety of USC and UCLA student organizations as well as an independent artist hongjoin.
Naomi Watanabe’s “From Tokyo” tour kicks off at the Wiltern
The Japanese comedian opened her first fully English North American tour Friday night with a lot of feelings about America, twerking and all.
NIKI serenades USC after teasing new album and reflecting on her journey to stardom
USC’s Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA), International Student Assembly (ISA) and USC Speakers Committee came together to bring an interview and performance by NIKI to students.
’Ponyo’ exhibit celebrates child-like wonder and authenticity
The Academy Museum is showcasing Hayao Miyazaki’s animation through 2026.
Filipino Americans celebrate culture in wake of ICE raids
The Kanto Corner community event welcomed Historic Filipinotown residents from all backgrounds.
Larry Chen helps bring back Long Beach’s biggest car meet
The automotive photographer and community figurehead hosts the third iteration of the Type S Night Lights Long Beach car meet.
Hayato Sumino graces Irvine Barclay Theater
The Japanese pianist and composer showcased his virtuosic talents for a nationwide audience.
Jackson Wang turns Kia Forum into a party, but sincerity anchors the night
The Hong Kong rapper’s MAGICMAN 2 World Tour stop revealed a more personal side to the artist.
We Share Records spins Japanese vinyl culture into LA
DJ-turned shopkeeper Tsugu Itagaki shares his taste through records across the Pacific.
Hearts2Hearts takes the US by storm with first sold-out tour
SM Entertainment’s newest girl group connected with Los Angeles fans on their ‘Hearts2House’ showcase tour.
From TikTok covers to sold-out show: yung kai brings “stay with the ocean, i’ll find you” to life
Indie pop artist yung kai connected with his fans in the Constellation Room in Santa Ana through an intimate live performance.
Production of OSHI NO KO final season officially confirmed
With season three coming to a close, season four is confirmed to be the end of the animated drama series.
Making dreams come true: Conan Gray in Los Angeles
On the final United States stop on his tour, the Asian American artist brought an intimate performance to a sold-out audience.