BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Potluck Asian America - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Potluck Asian America
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20251221T030841Z
CREATED:20250411T105907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T030841Z
UID:10001216-1745056800-1762624800@potluckasianamerica.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fullschedule4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250814T154218Z
CREATED:20250411T111350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T154218Z
UID:10001217-1745136000-1760288400@potluckasianamerica.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/images-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250717T005015Z
CREATED:20250717T004542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T005015Z
UID:10001601-1746057600-1756166399@potluckasianamerica.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-04-24-at-11.02.16-AM.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
DTSTAMP:20250901T051744Z
CREATED:20250616T050306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T051744Z
UID:10001475-1749571200-1756684740@potluckasianamerica.org
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/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5d724d99ae39744da5093292c9890f19.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20250814T204252Z
CREATED:20250814T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204252Z
UID:10001672-1755216000-1756425599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:IFC: Hong Kong Cinema Classics
DESCRIPTION:Discover the electrifying and profoundly influential films that launched Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wa into international stardom. Spanning the boom years of Hong Kong cinema from the mid-80s through the early 90s\, this series features 11 essential\, long-unavailable works from legendary directors John Woo\, Tsui Hark\, Ringo Lam\, and Ching Siu-tung\, all presented in gorgeous new 4K restorations with new translations. These stories of cops and criminals\, Chinese opera\, and supernatural forces showcase one of the most explosively inventive eras in modern filmmaking. \nThe Hong Kong Cinema Classics program is presented by Shout! Factory and GKIDS. \nAugust 15-21\nPEKING OPERA BLUES (刀馬旦) – 1986\, dir. Tsui Hark\nA BETTER TOMORROW (英雄本色) – 1986\, dir. John Woo\nA BETTER TOMORROW II (英雄本色 II) – 1987\, dir. John Woo\nA BETTER TOMORROW III (英雄本色 III) – 1989\, dir. Tsui Hark\nCITY ON FIRE (龍虎風雲) – 1987\, dir. Ringo Lam\nTHE KILLER (喋血雙雄) – 1989\, dir. John Woo \nAugust 22-28\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY (倩女幽魂) – 1987\, dir. Siu-Tung Ching\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY II (倩女幽魂 II 人間道) – 1990\, dir. Siu-Tung Ching\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY III (倩女幽魂 III 道道道) – 1991\, dirs. Siu-Tung Ching and Tsui Hark\nBULLET IN THE HEAD (喋血街頭) – 1990\, dir. John Woo\nHARD BOILED (辣手神探) – 1992\, dir. John Woo
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ifc-hong-kong-cinema-classics/
LOCATION:IFC Center\, 323 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HongKongCinemaClassics_TheatricalHorizontal_1280x720px_300dpi.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20250808T105208Z
CREATED:20250808T094838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T105208Z
UID:10001644-1755428400-1755453600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:43rd India Day Parade - NYC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture\, music\, and heritage in the heart of New York City. The parade will feature colorful floats\, traditional dances\, live music\, and delicious food. \nSunday\, August 17th 2025 \n\nIndia Day Parade NYC: Madison Ave. from E38th St to E27th St\nFood Fest & Booths: E26th St from Madison Ave. to Park Ave.\, Madison Ave. from E26th St to E25th St\nCultural Programs: Madison Ave. from E26th St to E25th St\nGrand Gala at Ciprani Wall Street\, Grand Ballroom 55 Wall St\n\n  \nFriday\, August 15th 2025\nIndian Tricolors Illumination\, Empire State Building\, 20 W 34th St. \nSaturday\, August 16th\, 2025\nFlag Hoisting at Times Square\, Times Square\, Broadway Between W.44 St & W.45 St. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/43rd-india-day-parade/
LOCATION:Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market,Parade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1077690983_1661211536223_1_original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20250808T105706Z
CREATED:20250808T094840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T105706Z
UID:10001645-1755430200-1755450000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Sizzle! Cook\, Taste\, Connect: Asian Foodways Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, step into the culture of Asia — all in one bite. The Asian Foodways Workshop at Flushing Town Hall invites you to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of making okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and mai zai jian (Taiwanese-style sesame pancake). \nLed by the trusted culinary teams of Professor Yi-Nian Lee from Overseas Chinese University and New York Cultural Ambassador Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou\, this hands-on event is more than just cooking — it’s about sharing stories\, discovering flavors\, and bringing the spirit of Asian street food into everyday life.  Whether you’re flipping your first pancake or just here for the fun\, come for a bite and leave with a memory — delicious\, meaningful\, and made by you.  Spots fill quickly — don’t miss this opportunity to cook\, taste\, and celebrate culture together!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sizzle-cook-taste-connect-asian-foodways-workshop/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ClientFile579051.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTSTAMP:20250722T075524Z
CREATED:20250722T075524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T075524Z
UID:10001615-1755432000-1755439200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Family Storytelling Workshop By  Natalia Nakazawa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a storytelling experience rooted in myth\, imagination\, and family legacy.\n\n\nArtist Workshop: Family Storytelling \nSunday\, August 17\, 2025 | TBD \nJoin us for a storytelling experience rooted in myth\, imagination\, and family legacy. We’ll read the ancient Japanese tale of Urashima Taro\, a story dating back to the 8th century about a fisherman whose life is forever changed after meeting a magical princess in the form of a turtle. Inspired by this myth\, families will have the chance to imagine themselves as a 10\,000-year-old yokai\, the minogame\, a mystical being who has witnessed centuries of human experience. \nIntergenerational Storytelling: \nReflect on the wisdom passed down through generationWhat is something you learned from your ancestors?How has that knowledge shaped who you are today?What is your vision for a sustainable future?What do you hope to pass on to your children? \nArt-Making: Collagraph Printing: \nTogether\, we’ll create collagraph prints of woven patterns on Tyvek\, merging ancestral memory with tactile expression. \nAbout Natalia Nakazawa: \nNatalia Nakazawa (b. 1982\, Charlotte\, NC) is a Queens-based interdisciplinary artist and educator whose work spans painting\, textiles\, and social practice. As a child of Latin American (Uruguayan) and Asian (Japanese American\, Yonsei) diasporas\, she draws on complex cultural legacies to explore identity\, migration\, and storytelling. Through collaborative\, community-driven projects\, Nakazawa blurs the boundaries between education\, activism\, and art\, inviting collective participation. Her jacquard textiles incorporate images from open-access museum collections\, often highlighting historical moments of cultural exchange. These works serve as tactile archives; places to critically engage with memory. \nAbout the Fellowship: \nThe Socrates Annual Fellowship and exhibition reflects Socrates’ founding commitment to artistic experimentation and excellence\, while also nurturing artists’ careers. Artists are selected through an open call and receive financial support\, access to Socrates’ outdoor studios and technical support\, and inclusion in a Park-wide exhibition. Since 2001\, 279 artists have participated with many subsequently receiving further commissions for public art projects. The Socrates Annual Fellowship & Exhibition is one of the Park’s longest running programs and is an important training ground for early career artists to gain experience creating art in the public realm. \nThis year’s Fellowship will respond to the theme “Up/rooted\,” which explores the complexities of uprooting species for long-term sustainability and resilience. The term “uprooted” evokes the tension between dislocation and resilience. “Up” signifies the act of lifting away\, while “root” refers to the hidden systems below the ground—anchoring life and absorbing essential nutrients. This duality invites us to reflect on the implications of relocation and adaptation\, exploring how when done thoughtfully it can foster new growth and understanding. In what ways can we foster regeneration while acknowledging and mitigating the losses within our ecological and social landscapes? How might we navigate the delicate balance between ecological preservation and community needs to create a more resilient future?
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/family-storytelling-workshop-by-natalia-nakazawa/
LOCATION:Socrates Sculpture Park\, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/209b20a912e37235c0249b4ed92467d3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20250808T144445Z
CREATED:20250808T144249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T144445Z
UID:10001663-1755446400-1755453600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun.
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the wonderful Orion Bar in Bushwick for a book club discussion around The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun.  Tickets are $15 and include a beverage of your choice at Orion Bar as well as an entry into a raffle for a special YPB merch and book bundle! \nAbout Yellow Peril Books’ Book Club \nWe’re so excited to welcome you to our ongoing community book club hosted around Brooklyn! Each month\, we host an in person book club at a local AAPI owned business in Brooklyn. We started this book club with a few goals in mind \nSpotlight some of our favorite AAPI owned businesses\, and ensure ticket revenues are invested in supporting these amazing gems. For most events\, all ticket proceeds go towards the hosting business. If you’d like to donate to YPB to support our programming efforts\, please donate here. \nFeature different Asian and Asian American authors and their works \nBring our community together in person to facilitate deeper conversation and connection \nYou do NOT need to have read or finished the book\, but you do have to be ready for spoilers! We’ll be discussing the themes of the book and you can still participate 🙂 \nAbout The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun \nWelcome to the desert island of Mui\, where a paid vacation to paradise is nothing short of a disaster in this “mordantly witty novel [that] reads like a highly literary\, ultra-incisive thriller (Refinery29). \nJungle is a cutting-edge travel agency specializing in tourism to destinations devastated by disaster and climate change. And until she found herself at the mercy of a predatory colleague\, Yona was one of their top representatives. Now on the verge of losing her job\, she’s given a proposition: take a paid “vacation” to the desert island of Mui and pose as a tourist to assess the company’s least profitable holiday. \nWhen she uncovers a plan to fabricate an extravagant catastrophe\, she must choose: prioritize the callous company to whom she’s dedicated her life\, or embrace a fresh start in a powerful new position? An eco-thriller with a fierce feminist sensibility\, The Disaster Tourist introduces a fresh new voice to the United States that engages with the global dialogue around climate activism\, dark tourism\, and the #MeToo movement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-club-the-disaster-tourist-by-yun-ko-eun/
LOCATION:Orion Bar\, 157 Suydam St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c6db68_9e2e9863eb324b4ebdb870db407f0aefmv2.avif
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR