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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
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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
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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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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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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:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
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SUMMARY:Ascend Engage - Annual Leadership Conference in Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Ascend Engage\, our premier annual leadership development and networking conference\, connects talented business professionals across the career lifecycle—offering your organization a powerful platform to elevate its brand\, empower emerging leaders\, and engage in high-impact learning and mentorship. for AANHPIs.. \nJuly 28-30\, 2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort\, Orlando\, FL \nCelebrate 20 years of Ascend at Engage with the theme of Leading for Our Future—where forward-thinking professionals connect with community partners and allies for an inspiring blend of leadership insights\, exclusive networking\, wellness experiences\, and strategies to shape the future of business and our communities. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ascend-engage-annual-leadership-conference-in-orlando-fl/
LOCATION:Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort\, 1001 West Buena Vista Drive\, Lake Buena Vista\, Florida\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,In Person,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:From Corporate to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) CEOs – Asian Women Building
DESCRIPTION:Megan Nakano moderates a chat with Susan Chen of Madame Susan Sauces and Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss.\n\n\n**This event will be online only** \nFounders Susan Chen (Madame Susan Sauces) and Teresa Ging (Sugar Bliss) share their transitions from corporate careers to building successful CPG food brands. \nTopics covered include: \n\nBrand Building: Learn how they approached storytelling\, marketing\, and connecting with their audience to grow their businesses.\nChallenges & Opportunities: Hear about the unique experiences they faced as Asian American female founders\, including funding and industry representation.\nFinancing & Scaling: Discover how they navigated capital challenges and managed costs while scaling their businesses.\nAdvice & Future Plans: Get valuable advice for aspiring AAPI entrepreneurs and insights into what’s next for their businesses.\n\n  \n  \n\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nMegan Nakano is the Executive Director of the AACCIL\, a free resource supporting Asian American and minority-owned businesses. With 25+ years of experience in strategic partnerships across public\, private\, and non-profit sectors\, she provides pro bono management consulting\, specializing in minority certification and procurement. Previously\, she led the Asian American Alliance SBDC\, worked in community banking as a commercial lender and CRA Officer\, and supported supplier diversity programs at the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. \nA Chicago native\, Megan attended Francis W. Parker School and holds a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nSusan Chen is the founder and CEO of Madame Susan Sauces\, founded in 2023 in Brooklyn\, New York. Her philosophy is to create a brand that has global cosmopolitan influences\, but is also local in values. She creates her line of Asian-style sauces by hand in New York. Madame Susan’s goal is to help people achieve restaurant-flavorful food at home. She looks to promote a culture of eating fresh\, healthy\, local\, and sustainable; a nod to the brand’s start at farmers markets. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nTeresa Ging is the CEO and Founder of Sugar Bliss\, a Chicago-based bakery specializing in baked goods\, catering\, and corporate gifts since 2007. Sugar Bliss also offers packaged \ncookies sold at retailers including Walgreens\, Compass Group\, and Macy’s. The company is committed to sustainability and donates a portion of proceeds to support women and minority entrepreneurs. \nTeresa holds a BA from the University of Chicago and transitioned from a six-year finance career to studying pastry at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She has received multiple awards\, \nincluding the WBENC 2025 Star Award and the BMO Harris Celebrating Women Award. Teresa is a Board Member of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and the \nChicagoland Chamber of Commerce SBDC. \n  \n\n\nPlease note:\nIMPORTANT! You’ll need to be logged in to Eventbrite to access the webinar on the date of the program. For this\, you’ll need to create a (free) account with Eventbrite using the same email address that you used to register for the event. \nThis program will be held using Zoom. The link to access the Zoom webinar will be sent to you via a confirmation email after you register. \nIf you’re unfamiliar with the features of Zoom please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us or look up any online tutorial. \nZoom may process some personally identifying information about you\, for more information please review https://zoom.us/privacy. \nClick here to view NYPL’s Privacy Policy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-corporate-to-consumer-packaged-goods-cpg-ceos-asian-women-building/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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