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SUMMARY:Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
DESCRIPTION:Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) returns to Broadway alongside Helen J Shen in the new romantic musical comedy MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.  A New York Times Critics’ Pick \nInside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul\, Oliver lives a happily quiet life\, listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3\, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow Helperbot neighbor Claire asks to borrow his charger\, what starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship\, a surprising adventure\, and maybe even…love? \nWinner of the Richard Rodgers Award\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet. Helmed by visionary director and Tony Award® winner Michael Arden (Parade\, Once on This Island)\, with a dazzling scenic design by Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book\, music\, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is a fresh\, original musical about the small things that make any life worth living.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/broadway-maybe-happy-ending/
LOCATION:Belasco Theatre\, 111 West 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel\, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. \nExcerpt from Patel’s artist statement: \n“Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes\, flowing dresses and festivity of these moments made me feel joyful; I felt as though the colors were speaking to me…I often draw and paint things that I see in my everyday surroundings\, personal experiences\, and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature\, the passage of time\, and the retention and rejection of memory. My work often takes the form of visual studies and drawings that I work on for months as a time. This process helps me understand colors and patterns\, which then allows me to transfer my ideas to large-scale paintings and public projects.” \nFor inquiries\, please email info@cueartfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-avani-patel-connection-2/
LOCATION:Evercore Partners\, 55 East 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Who is in our corner when we need help?\nWho do we call on when we are down?\nWho backs us up when we are cornered?\nIn Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American Art Movements. This companion exhibition to Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) at New York University’s 80WSE Gallery\, invites five artists of the three key art collectives and organizations featured in Legacies to show alongside five non-Asian American artists who supported their work and growth over the years. These relationships range from recently made friendships to lifelong partnerships and even marriage: Kathleen Foster joins Ching Ming Cheung; Charles Luce joins Helen Oji; Howardena Pindell joins Arlan Huang; Shellyne Rodriguez joins Tomie Arai; and Arleen Schloss joins Nina Kuo. To highlight AAAC’s collection and its ongoing solidarity-building\, In Our Corner presents five works by non-Asian American artists from the collection\, Columbia Fiero\, Kitty Katz\, Donald Lipski\, Eva Mantell\, and Sepp Seitz. As the hosting institution for In Our Corner\, Think!Chinatown’s commission of Black Gotham’s Grand Rising and its inclusion in the show demonstrates the organization’s ongoing exchange and collaboration with communities of color. Through interviews and writings from the artists\, In Our Corner highlights these bonds and explores how artist collectives/organizations intersected and fostered connections. \nNovember 16\, 2024 – March 2025 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\, 3-5PM \nThink!Chinatown’s Studio – 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY 10002 \nPhoto Credit “Untitled” by Sepp Seitz
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-in-our-corner-exchanges-in-the-asian-american-art-movements-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Chinatown!Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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SUMMARY:Theater: Cymbeline
DESCRIPTION:The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present an all-femme\, all-Asian American production of Cymbeline in New York City in January–February 2025. Cymbeline is one of Shakespeare’s final plays and is about the British king Cymbeline and his daughter\, Imogen. The production features a modern verse translation by Andrea Thome that brings the play’s language into the present. The director\, Brown-Fried chose an all-femme cast to examine gender identity\, performance\, masculine toxicity\, sexual politics\, and power.  \nIn a world shattered by tyranny and poisoned by misogyny\, Cymbeline tells the story of a young woman’s flight from despair to heroism as she rediscovers her lost siblings and brings order to a kingdom ruled by chaos. Performed by an ensemble of eleven women\, Cymbeline is a story of hope and rebirth in the unlikeliest of circumstances. \nCast: Amy Hill as Cymbeline\, Purva Bedi\, Annie Fang\, Anna Ishida\, Narea Kang\, Jennifer Lim\, KK Moggie\, Maria-Christina Oliveras\, Julyana Soelistyo\, Sarah Suzuki\, and Jeena Yi. \nCreative team: Stephen Brown-Fried as director\, Ant Ma as scenic designer\, Mariko Ohigashi as costume designer\, Yiyuan Li as lighting designer\, and Caroline Eng as sound designer.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-cymbeline/
LOCATION:Lynn F. Angelson Theater\, 136 E 13th St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: We Are Chinatown: By Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
DESCRIPTION:Created by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya during her civic practice residency with Poster House\, in partnership with Welcome to Chinatown\, and presented by Pearl River Mart\, “We Are Chinatown: A Portrait Of Our Community Rising Through Labor And Love” is an intimate offering that presents a rich and multifaceted portrait of a neighborhood continuously evolving while deeply rooted in its history and cultural heritage. At the heart of the show is a large\, dynamic tapestry — a cascading collage of images\, memories\, poetry\, and threads that stretch across the gallery space\, symbolizing the interconnectedness of Chinatown’s past\, present\, and future. Complementing this work are sculptures\, each a reflection of the neighborhood’s textures\, objects\, and symbols. Reminders of the everyday resilience that sustains Chinatown. \nThis body of work also features a public art campaign of intergenerational portraits\, capturing the diverse faces of the community that will appear around the neighborhood. These portraits were created through intimate conversations with residents in their homes\, restaurants\, and shops\, preserving their personal histories and offering a window into the neighborhood’s enduring vitality. The portraits transcend individual likenesses\, instead capturing the shared experiences\, aspirations\, and challenges that define Chinatown as a living\, breathing space. \n“Amanda’s public work moved me at the darkest times during the pandemic\,” says Pearl River Mart President Joanne Kwong. “I was driving around the city for hours\, making deliveries for online orders\, checking on employees\, and donating PPE to hospitals. Seeing her bold and colorful work around the city gave me strength and a jolt of happiness and purpose\, and for that I am so thankful. “Now to be able to exhibit her work in our gallery is a privilege and an honor. Amanda is outspoken and daring as an artist. And this show\, though a bittersweet reminder of that difficult time\, is also joyous and hopeful in its celebration of the resilience of Chinatown.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-we-are-chinatown-by-amanda-phingbodhipakkiya/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas: Chinese Genealogy Conference with Henry Tom
DESCRIPTION:Vegas: 3-Day Chinese Genealogy Conference (Jan 26-30\, 2025) (in-person) \nThis conference hosted by veteran genealogist Henry Tom in based in Las Vegas! \nFor an early-bird price of $375\, participants will enjoy a variety of in-person Chinese genealogy workshops and presentations\, hands-on tutorials\, and the opportunity to connect with other professional and amateur genealogists. Travel and accommodation not included.  But hurry\, early-bird prices are available only before Dec 28\, 2024. \nDescription: https://bacgg.org/index.php/2024/09/04/chinese-genealogy-workshop-1-26-1-30-2025/ \nDocuments are in the Dropbox file  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ywmn7nifayayqthp9gt4x/h?rlkey=0vrxr7u2p6h01pv820ciuj5vx&dl=0 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/las-vegas-chinese-genealogy-conference-3-days/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Hotel & Casino\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 4000 West Flamingo Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T160000
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SUMMARY:The First Lunar New Year Celebration in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on  in honor of the Year of the Snake (2025) and learn about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. \nDuring the 1850s\, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States in search of economic opportunities during the Gold Rush. Most of them settled in California\, especially northern California. They faced extreme levels of prejudice\, discrimination\, and hate. As a means of survival\, early Chinese immigrants formed close-knit communities. The first Chinatown was established in San Francisco\, California. It was the site of the first Lunar New Year celebration. In honor of the Year of the Snake (2025)\, The Asian American Education Project is hosting a webinar about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. Participants will gain access to lesson plans and books about the Lunar New Year.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-first-lunar-new-year-celebration-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Shang Saavedra: Wealth Is a Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn actionable strategies to transform your relationship with money.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an insightful conversation with Shang Saavedra\, founder of Save My Cents and author of Wealth Is a Mindset: Change Your Mind\, Change Your Money. Join us for an evening that explores how mental health and financial freedom are deeply interconnected and learn actionable strategies for transforming your relationship with money. \nSaavedra believes personal finance is more than just dollars and cents—it’s about understanding the psychological and emotional roots of our financial habits. In this talk\, Saavedra will share practical financial advice with an empathetic exploration of how past experiences\, family history\, and societal pressures shape our money behaviors. Drawing on her pioneering “Trigger\, Action\, Reward” methodology\, Saavedra will offer tools such as step-by-step strategies for paying off debt\, saving for retirement\, building generational wealth\, and achieving a life of financial security—on your own terms. \nModerating the talk is Robert Chen\, MOCA Board Trustee and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and families shape and implement their asset strategies\, Chen brings a wealth of expertise and insight to this conversation. \nAbout Shang Saavedra \nShang Saavedra is the Founder and CEO of Save My Cents\, an influential personal-finance website and social-media platform. Saavedra teaches readers the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money and live life with joy. Saavedra was named one of the “Twenty-five Most Influential New Voices of Money” by TIME/NextAdvisor in 2022 and is an Expert Reviewer and Contributor at CNet Money. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Saavedra and her husband finished saving for their retirement by the age of thirty-one and now live a work-optional life in Southern California with their two boys and two cats. \nAbout Robert Chen \nAs a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley\, Robert has over a decade of experience in helping high net worth individuals and family clientele shape and implement their overall asset allocation strategies and over 18 years in the financial services industry. \nRobert is a graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Robert is an active member of the Brown University Alumni Committee\, currently serves on the Woodberry Forest School Advisory Council\, the Madison Square Park Conservancy Art Council and the Associate Board of the Cancer Research Institute. He and his wife\, daughter\, and dog reside in Manhattan. \nAbout Wealth Is a Mindset \nDrawing upon scientific research on psychology and neuroscience\, as well as many mental health experts\, Saavedra has developed a methodology called “Trigger\, Action\, Reward\,” which identifies the root causes of unhealthy money behaviors\, provides concrete suggestions on how to break those cycles\, and guides readers toward an abundance mindset that leads to financial success and security. Through her online classes and coaching lessons in investing\, saving for retirement\, debt freedom\, and more\, she has helped thousands of clients implement the TAR strategy and achieve transformative change in their lives. \nWealth Is a Mindset provides practical\, concrete applications of Saavedra’s mindset-changing methodology. It is also an empathetic memoir that shows how Saavedra and her husband overcame many of their own emotional challenges to attain financial freedom. Dozens of anecdotes from her clients illustrate how the strategy works in real life. More importantly\, it shows that we all are human\, our inherent worth going far beyond simply a salary and net worth number. Featuring prescriptive\, judgment-free exercises and worksheets to show step by step how to pay down debt\, raise income\, start a side hustle\, save more money\, invest for retirement\, and build generational wealth\, Wealth Is a Mindset will help readers find ways to improve their money and their lives\, no matter where they are in their personal money story.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-shang-saavedra-wealth-is-a-mindset/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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