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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril. 12 to  August 16  and  September 13 to October 25. 2025 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Japan Fes NYC
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes renowned as the world’s largest Japanese food festival\, with over 1\,000\,000 projected annual attendees and 2\,000 vendors\, we proudly host the world’s largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC\, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times\, Food Network\, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! \nHOURS:10PM-6PM    Check website for updated dates and locations. \nApril 19 on the Upper West Side\nApril 20 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Chelsea\nApril 27 in Astoria\nMay 4 on the Upper West Side\nMay 10 in Chelsea\nMay 18 in Park Slope\nJune 7 in Midtown West\nJune 15 in Park Slope\nJune 22 on the Upper West Side\nJune 28 in Midtown\nJuly 6 in Midtown East\nJuly 12 in Chelsea\nJuly 20 in Times Square\nAugust 3 on the Upper West Side\nAugust 9 in Greenwich Village\nAugust 24 in the East Village\nSeptember 6 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 20 on the Upper West Side\nOctober 5 in Chelsea\nOctober 18 in the East Village\nOctober 26 on the Upper West Side\nNovember 8 in the East Village
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-japan-fes-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250814T154218Z
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Dragon Fest NYC
DESCRIPTION:We are an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities\, tastings\, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food\, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants\, food vendors\, artists and local communities. \n\nApril 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nApril 20 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 10 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 24 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nJuly 20 – 7th Ave\, 56th–57th St\, (Panda Day)\nAugust 16 (night market) – Queens Blvd\, Forest Hills (Panda Day)\nSeptember 20 – Broadway (113th–114th St)\nOctober 4 – 4th Ave (12th–13th St)\nOctober 5 – 6th Ave (31st–32nd St)\nOctober 12 – Broadway (81st–82nd St)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-dragon-fest-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250717T005015Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit:  "The Monkey King in Chinatown" by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel\, “Journey to the West\,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion\, individualism\, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. \nCurator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\, A CHINATOWN ODYSSEY (which inspired his graphic novel). This solo show was his reimagining of the mythical creature and his legendary cohorts on adventures — and misadventures — throughout NYC’s Chinatown. \nThis new exhibition\, featuring the works of eight renowned AAPI comic book and graphic novel artists\, furthers those adventures. The pieces reimagine the simian folk hero as everything from a punk rocker to a dancing king to a ferocious b-baller. They place him in iconic Chinatown spots\, like Columbus Park with its Chinese chess enthusiasts\, the Canal Street subway station (complete with pizza rat)\, a lively dim sum eatery\, and the Transfiguration Church and beloved Hop Kee restaurant. \nThey connect the past with the present\, bringing a Chinese legend into a Chinese American community\, and beyond. They make him part of that community. Eating\, dancing\, playing\, and laughing alongside its members. \nThe exhibition also features the artists’ works from their careers as comic book and graphic novel artists\, and is accompanied by installations in Chelsea Market and the outdoor tables of the Meatpacking District. Both framed and unframed prints are available for purchase. \nThe featured artists: \n\nBernard Chang\nSean Chen\nCliff Chiang\nSoo Lee\nHoward Ma\nJerry Ma (curator)\nJerome Opeña\nKimberly Wang
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-the-monkey-king-in-chinatown-by-aapi-comic-book-and-graphic-novel-artists/
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:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: The Lams of Ludlow St
DESCRIPTION:The Lams of Ludlow Street\nThomas Holton \nBAXTER ST is pleased to present The Lams of Ludlow Street\, a solo exhibition by photographer Thomas Holton\, presented as part of the organization’s Mid-Career Initiative. Spanning over two decades\, this deeply personal body of work chronicles the evolving lives of a single Chinese-American family in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, offering an intimate exploration of identity\, belonging\, and the everyday moments that shape our understanding of home. \nSince 2003\, Holton has immersed himself in the life of the Lam family\, capturing both the private and public dimensions of their world with an unfiltered\, empathetic lens. What began as an artistic inquiry into his own Chinese heritage has evolved into a lifelong commitment to storytelling—one that reflects the complexities of family\, migration\, and cultural hybridity in contemporary America. \nA lifelong New Yorker of mixed Chinese and American descent\, Holton has long grappled with a sense of detachment from his Chinese roots. His photographic journey with the Lams became both a creative and personal act of connection\, a way to bridge the gaps in his own identity through the lens of another family’s experiences. The resulting images document adolescence\, marriage\, resilience\, and the quiet\, unscripted moments that define family life. \nPresented at a time when Chinatown\, like many immigrant communities\, faces profound social and economic shifts\, The Lams of Ludlow Street serves as both a visual archive and a meditation on what it means to belong. Holton’s images remind us of the power of long-term storytelling—of what it means to bear witness to time\, change\, and human connection. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Holton
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/photo-exhibit-the-lams-of-ludlow-st/
LOCATION:154 Ludlow Street\, 154 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
DTSTAMP:20250901T051744Z
CREATED:20250616T050306Z
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SUMMARY:[REPLAY] Foundations 2025: "Modernity" and Institutional Racism
DESCRIPTION:Register to view the workshop recording\, taking a deep dive into understanding systemic racism and global “modernity.”\n\n\nInstitutional Racism and “Modernity” (Recording) \nThis session recording takes a deep dive into understanding systemic racism\, with a focus on institutional racism as the historical engine of global “modernity.” \nAll are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you with histories and critical frameworks that can deepen the work of antiracism in your lives and in your communities. This three-part series intentionally integrates what is often left out of general racial justice education: AAPI experiences and decolonial values. They represent our beliefs and values as an organization and are the foundation for organizing emergent community-led labs for mutual care\, community-building\, collaboration and innovation. \nThe facilitator for this series is AAJIL’s founder and Co-Executive Director\, Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. She is an adjunct professor of race and ethnic studies at Cal State LA and a visiting scholar in USC’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. Her research explores the intersections of race\, global coloniality\, migration\, and culture. Her articles have appeared in Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies\, Positions: Asia Critique\, Korean Studies\, Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture\, and Occasion: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. She is currently working on a book manuscript entitled The Kinship of Empires: Transpacific Coloniality and Korean Historical Trauma. \nThe Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab (AAJIL) is a community racial justice incubator committed to education\, community-building\, and innovation for promoting justice\, radical love\, and emergence. \nAll workshop donations go directly towards covering AAJIL’s operating costs. As a completely volunteer-run organization\, we are so grateful for your financial support! \nwww.aajil.org \nwww.instagram.com/aajil_org/ \n \nYou will be able to access the link by signing into your Eventbrite and viewing links from Get Tickets or going the link under Location with View Event Details. \nApplication for our Formations Program ’25-’26 available now.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/replay-foundations-2025-modernity-and-institutional-racism/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250711T143730Z
CREATED:20250626T034302Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Asian Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In its 24th year\, New York Asian Film Festival is July 11-27\, at Film at Lincoln Center and venues across NYC. NYAFF’s mission is to foster cross-cultural dialog and understanding on a global scale\, through the exciting experience of cinema. This year\, NYAFF Brings Squid Game Villain\, Shogun Wildcard\, Asian A-Listers\, and Rising Icons to NYC. Legendary Lisa Lu\, at 97 years old\, will receive a Star Asia Lifetime Achievement award. Not to be missed!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-new-york-asian-film-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T123000
DTSTAMP:20250717T152854Z
CREATED:20250712T060124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T152854Z
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SUMMARY:From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Relationships Shape Your Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Two founders discuss how intentional relationships can you help move from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.\n\n\nBig career pivots don’t happen in a vacuum. \nIn this virtual fireside chat\, PerfectDD founder and former senior executive Alice Kim interviews Tasha Blackman—former marketing executive and now Founder and CEO of Blackman Digital\, a marketing advisory that provides hands-on\, senior-level leadership to second-stage eCommerce brands and retailers. \nThey’ll dive into what it really takes to move from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship\, the power of intentional relationships\, and how community can open doors to your next chapter. \nIf you’re in the middle of a career shift—or thinking about building something of your own—this conversation is packed with real stories\, sharp insights\, and actionable takeaways to help guide your next move.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-corporate-to-entrepreneur-relationships-shape-your-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T163000
DTSTAMP:20250712T050950Z
CREATED:20250710T114847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T050950Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at large.  \nCongressional Speakers\nTune into the virtual Summit to hear from our Congressional Speakers—Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06)\, Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06)\, Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02)\, Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13)\, and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10)—as they discuss the pressing energy and commerce issues affecting the country. \nPanel Overview \n\nThe Changing Landscape of Transportation\nInnovations in Modern Manufacturing\nThe Future of Agriculture and Food Access\nThe Evolving Demand and Landscape of Energy Production\nFireside Chat with Manish Bapna\, President & CEO of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-energy-commerce-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20250722T082316Z
CREATED:20250722T082316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T082316Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Breaking the Perfectionism Trap: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy
DESCRIPTION:Perfectionism and toxic productivity often go hand in hand\, driving us to do more\, be more\, and achieve more—at the cost of our well-being. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore how perfectionist tendencies fuel burnout\, procrastination\, and self-doubt. Through guided reflection\, practical exercises\, and evidence-based strategies\, you’ll learn how to challenge perfectionist thinking\, set sustainable goals\, and cultivate a healthier\, more compassionate relationship with productivity. Walk away with actionable tools to break free from the cycle of ‘never enough’ and embrace a more fulfilling\, balanced approach to life and work. \nLEAP Connect leadership workshops are free\, accessible to the public\, and are intended to bring a safe space to the community. Participants can walk away from the sessions with the tools and resources necessary to increase their leadership skills and inspire change. \nAbout Israa Nasir\nIsraa Nasir\, MHC-LP\, is a New York City based psychotherapist\, writer\, and the author of Toxic Productivity (available for preorder now) Her work is centered on transforming the way we talk about mental health\, taking it from a place of shame to a place of empowerment. A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants\, she has a specific focus on mental health\, identity formation\, and healing for the AAPI immigrant (first and second generation) community. Israa has been featured in NBC\, Vox\, Huffpost\, Teen Vogue\, and other major publications and been invited to speak at corporations such as Google\, Meta\, and Yale.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-breaking-the-perfectionism-trap-reclaiming-your-time-and-energy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T161500
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films\, a new online collection of 100+ films\, spanning 80 years of footage\, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature a panel of speakers: film scholar and educator Frako Loden\, filmmaker and former Internet Archives leader Wendy Hanamura\, Densho Content Director and historian Brian Niiya\, as well as Densho Communications Manager Jennifer Noji. These speakers will address the crucial role of film in preserving\, commemorating\, and teaching this critical history. You’ll also learn about the project’s origins\, view a short montage of featured films\, and get an exclusive preview of the new collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-learn-the-digital-library-of-japanese-american-incarceration-films/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20250722T095317Z
CREATED:20250722T095317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T095317Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
DESCRIPTION:NCAPA will discuss the implications of the recent reconciliation bill and strategies for engaging with members of Congress during August recess. \nAAPI Data will present key findings from our July survey and \nJason Paguio\, chair of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) will lead a discussion on the impact of tariffs on small businesses and why this issue is of vital importance to our communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/july-2025-aanhpi-community-dna-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20250723T113232Z
CREATED:20250711T110230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T113232Z
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Marginlands
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Marginlands by Arati Kumar-Rao!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Marginlands by Arati-Kumar Rao! \nAs a child growing up in Mumbai\, Arati Kumar-Rao’s parents instilled in her an abiding love for the natural world and a passion for storytelling. Years later\, adrift in a corporate job and concerned by the unbridled development of her country\, she asked herself\, “When will you stop doing what you can do and start doing what you really want to do?” \nAnimated by an instinctive sense that our fate is bound to that of the earth and the more-than-human world\, Kumar-Rao sets out on a journey across India\, listening along the way to stories the land and its people share with her. In the Thar Desert\, often reduced to the value of extractable commodities\, she learns about ancient methods of harvesting rainwater from shepherds with deep ancestral memories. In the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges\, Brahmaputra\, and Meghna Rivers at the Bay of Bengal\, she walks ancient shorelines and mangrove forests with a marine biologist\, exploring tidepools and learning of the extent to which this astonishingly diverse ecology is increasingly endangered by commercial trawlers and overfishing. And on India’s northernmost plateau\, surrounded by the Himalaya and home to snow leopards\, ibex\, and numerous endangered species of eagles and owls\, she finds glaciers disappearing at an alarming rate and meets with inhabitants who play little role in creating climate change but now bear the brunt of it. \nRichly illustrated with the author’s photographs and drawings\, Marginlands is a vibrant and compelling account of the changes reshaping India today. Engaging and urgent\, infused with wonder and profound empathy\, this is a work of love and hope\, inspiring readers across the world to preserve and protect the world around us. \n__ \nArati Kumar-Rao is a National Geographic Explorer\, an independent environmental photographer\, a writer\, and an artist. Her work has appeared in National Geographic\, Emergence\, BBC\, and in leading Indian publications. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Masks are strongly encouraged for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have two commercial grade air purifiers. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-marginlands/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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