Description

Symphony Space and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop present a celebration of journalist, playwright, and political activist Wajahat Ali’s funny, wise, and necessary memoir Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American. Emceed by Ali, this evening of storytelling, comedy, and music will probe the highs and lows of the American immigrant experience, featuring musician Zeshan B, author and former federal prosecutor Preet Bharara, acclaimed writers Cathy Park Hong (Minor Feelings) and Min Jin Lee (Pachinko), comedian Ismael Loutfi (Resolutions), and comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla (Corporate).

Special bonus: Tickets come with a copy of Go Back to Where You Came From. There are a limited number of companion tickets available, these tickets are $20 and do not include a book. To purchase a companion ticket, add a standard ticket and a companion ticket to your cart. The companion ticket will be discounted at checkout. Note that companion tickets are only available to purchase with a full-price ticket.

Produced in cooperation with the Asian American Writer's Workshop.

There will be pre-signed books for sale.

Wajahat Ali is a columnist at the Daily Beast and Senior Fellow at the Western States Center and Auburn Seminary. He has written for the New York Times, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post. He appears frequently on CNN and MSNBC and lectures around the world.

The Asian American Writers' Workshop is dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Since our founding in 1991, we have worked to cultivate a radically inclusive community of Asian and Asian diasporic writers and readers to mobilize for a more just future.