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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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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:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260104T022118Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Creating Kosher Chop Suey
DESCRIPTION:What happened when chop suey\, a Chinese dish with American roots\, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant\, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press to the publication of  kosher Chinese cookbooks\, and from representations in fine art to restaurant ephemera\, the installation explores how Jewish and Chinese women\, with a shared love for food\, together introduced a new phenomenon in the 1960s: kosher Chinese cuisine. Curated by Shiyong Lu\, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History and Public History\, and Anna Danziger Halperin\, Director for the Center for Women’s History.  \nImage: Gifford Reynolds Beal (1879–1956). Chinese Restaurant #1\, ca. 1930. Oil on wood panel (reproduction). The New York Historical\, Gift of Charles H. Berman and Norman and Joanne Berman\, 2022.9
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-creating-kosher-chop-suey/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20250904T211952Z
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SUMMARY:Film Lab Launches Elevating Women in Entertainment Series
DESCRIPTION:Film Lab is launching a free podcast series that will run September 8 through October 28 designed to connect artists and creatives\, especially Asian American women\, with access to industry insiders\, mentorship and advice.  The series includes Sundance’s Jandiz Cardoso\, Erin Quill on arts and activism\, Dean John J. Chin of AAARI CUNY on the intersection of academia and entertainment and much more. \nThe free series premieres on Film Lab‘s YouTube Channel\, offering unfiltered advice and empowering stories from leading voices. \nThe schedule includes: \nJandiz Cardoso – Sundance Episodic Program Director9/8/25Eventbrite \nScott Foster – Co-Founder\, ScriptHopInterview: 9/10/25\, 10AMEventbrite \nAki Li – VP Sales & Marketing\, CrossingsTV9/12/25\, 12PMEventbrite \nErin Quill – Broadway Singer & Journalist9/22/25Eventbrite \nChristy Harst – CEO\, Building Doors VO9/29/25\, 4PMEventbrite \nJoe Tex – Producer & Co-Founder\, BATSU!Interview: 9/30/25\, 7PMEventbrite \nAndrea Louie – Arts & Activism AdvocateInterview: 10/9/25\, 5:15PMEventbrite \nDaniel Sakaya – COO\, CrossingsTVInterview: 10/21/25\, 5PMEventbrite \nDean John J. Chin – AAARI CUNY\nInterview: 10/28/25\, 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith its focus on mentorship\, allyship\, and representation across race\, gender\, and genre\, Elevating Women in Entertainment serves both as a resource for creatives and a call to action for the industry. \nFollow the full series at YouTube.com/@filmlabinc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lab-launches-elevating-women-in-entertainment-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20250918T072819Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: The Porch on Windy Hill (with Discount)
DESCRIPTION:A4 discount with code ARTS20 for 20% off tickets! \nThe Porch on Windy Hill blends Appalachian\, Old Time and Bluegrass songs with a deeply personal\, contemporary story of discovery and reconciliation. The show follows Mira\, a biracial Korean American classical violinist\, and her folk-song-collector boyfriend Beckett as they escape pandemic isolation in Brooklyn and journey to the mountains of western North Carolina. When they unexpectedly reconnect with Mira’s estranged grandfather\, Edgar\, they uncover a tangled legacy of love\, loss\, and music—and discover the unforeseen harmony that can arise when generations and genres collide. \nThe Porch on Windy Hill: New York Premiere at Urban Stages \nWritten by SHERRY STREGACK LUTKEN\, LISA HELMI JOHANSON\, MORGAN MORSE\, and DAVID M. LUTKEN.\nConceived and Directed by SHERRY STREGACK LUTKEN.\nStarring TORA NOGAMI ALEXANDER\, DAVID M. LUTKEN\, and MORGAN MORSE.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-the-porch-on-windy-hill-with-discount/
LOCATION:Urban Stages\, 259 West 30th Street (btw 7th and 8th Avenues)\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition\, Fashion\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. \nThe New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New York City\, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which the individuals who wear and create saris have straddled tradition\, culture\, and modernity in their work\, art\, and lives. The exhibition tells the stories of who wears saris\, the relationship between saris and identities\, and how they’ve evolved over time. \nThe New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City from the Gilded Age to the present day\, beginning with the little known history of Coney Island’s first theme park and culminating with the vibrant communities that are home to the South Asian diaspora today. Offering a unique history of migrant communities and gender in New York City\, the exhibition explores how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-exhibit-new-york-sari-a-journey-through-tradition-fashion-and-identity/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20251005T000917Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: From Trinity to Trinity
DESCRIPTION:Amaterasu Za\, New York’s only bilingual Japanese-English theater company\, presents the New York premiere of From Trinity to Trinity\, a powerful one-woman play based on the autobiographical writings of Kyoko Hayashi\, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The play follows Hayashi’s 1999 pilgrimage to the Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the bomb that changed her life was first tested.\n\nPerformed by acclaimed actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars)\, this one-woman play is adapted from an English translation of Hayashi’s book by Eiko Otake (of Eiko & Koma). Ako’s performance—enhanced by evocative imagery and soundscape — offers an intimate yet universal meditation on trauma\, resilience\, remembrance\, and the stories nations tell themselves.\nOn August 9th\, 1945\, fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Kyoko Hayashi was sent to work at the Mitsubishi Munitions Factory and miraculously survived the blast only to endure radiation sickness and its painful after-effects for the next 73 years. Hayashi started writing in 1962 and became a leading literary voice for the Hibakusha\, those who survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She published dozens of books\, articles\, stories\, and poems\, and won multiple literary awards. \nHer moving autobiographical short work\, From Trinity To Trinity\, about her 1999 pilgrimage to Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the atomic bomb that would define her life was first tested\, was published in 2000 and translated into English by Eiko Otake of the performance artist duo Eiko & Koma (Station Hill Press\, 2010). In 2009\, Eiko reached out to the NY-based actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars\, and the founder of the Amaterasu Za theater company in NYC) suggested she perform it as a one-person play. It has been performed only twice\, in workshops at New York Theater Workshop in 2009 and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2010. They say that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it\, but how you remember the past and whose eyes you are seeing it through are just as important. \nIn this\, the 80th anniversary year of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, which coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps throughout Germany that same year\, we are reminded of humanity’s boundless capacity for cruelty and destruction. Those who survived these catastrophes came away with perspectives that some expressed in art and others in literature or advocacy. Their voices were powerful\, and they deserve to be heard and even amplified again and again in this time when the news\, sadly\, seems to be filled once again with stories of violence\, indifference\, and nationalism. \n\nPerformed in English with Japanese subtitle translation.\nRunning time: approximately 45 minutes.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater/
LOCATION:HERE Theater\, 145 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20251003T045446Z
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SUMMARY:Resonance: An Immersive AAPI+ Dance Event and Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Resonance is an immersive AAPI+ dance and night market experience created by choreographer David Cartahena Lee and Samaw Dance. On October 4–5\, 2025\, We Are Here Brooklyn will come alive with interactive booths\, art\, and community offerings\, followed by a performance exploring identity\, resilience\, and queer AAPI+ stories through contemporary and street dance. \nTickets are $35 and include complimentary experiences connected to the AAPI+ and queer community\, as well as complimentary snacks and refreshments. Building on last year’s sold-out weekend\, Resonance expands into two days of programming that celebrate AAPI+ artistry\, queer identity\, and Filipino Heritage Month. \nChoreographed and directed by David Cartahena Lee\, Resonance blends street dance\, contemporary\, and waacking to amplify stories from the AAPI+ and queer community. The evening features Risky Business\, a hallmark company work that embodies resilience and collective strength\, alongside new choreography exploring identity\, vulnerability\, and belonging. \nAudiences also step into a curated night market where community and artistry converge. Highlights this year include drag performers\, Filipino party games\, Yobo Spirits\, Lunar\, Azn Baddies Club\, and so much more!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/resonance-an-immersive-aapi-dance-event-and-night-market/
LOCATION:We Are Here Studio\, 563 Johnson Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20251017T202118Z
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SUMMARY:Viet Film Fest 2025 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Viet Film Fest is to celebrate Vietnamese stories and voices in cinema. \nAs the largest international Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora\, Viet Film Fest showcases the best creative work by and about Vietnamese people. Our award-winning films have been screened in numerous cities and countries. Viet Film Fest was created in 2003 by the Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association (VAALA) to celebrate the many stories about Vietnamese people. Now running successfully for over a decade\, the festival has attracted thousands of national and international attention for its stunning showcase of shorts and features submitted from many corners of the world\, including Australia\, Cambodia\, Canada\, France\, Germany\, Israel\, Japan\, Korea\, Norway\, the Philippines\, Poland\, United Kingdom\, Singapore\, the United States\, and Vietnam. \nThe festival will be taking place in-person October 10-12\, 2025 in Sanat Ana CA and virtually October 4-19\, 2025. \nUse code VC10 for 10% off all screenings! Code does not apply for special screenings or events. \nhttps://watch.eventive.org/vietfilmfest2025 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/viet-film-fest-2025-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20251010T210720Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: Xyza Cruz Bacani: The Diaspora is Home
DESCRIPTION:Picnic\, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. \nOctober 4 – November 2\, 2025\nFlux IV\, 56-21 2nd Street\nOpen Saturdays\, 12:00 – 6:00 pm or by appointment \nFlux Factory is pleased to present The Diaspora is Home\, a solo exhibition by Xyza Cruz Bacani. This exhibition presents photographs of the Asian American diaspora\, from portraits in living rooms to scenes of community gatherings\, food traditions\, and religious practices. Installed within a living room environment\, Bacani’s work evokes belonging and cultural continuity\, transforming the gallery into a space of warmth\, reflection\, and collective memory. The Diaspora is Home runs from October 4 – November 2\, 2025 with an opening reception on Saturday\, October 4\, accompanied by the presence of community members who appear in the photographs\, sharing food they have prepared\, and a tea demonstration by Anna Ye. \nThe Diaspora is Home invites you into the lived experience of immigrants in Queens. When we leave our motherlands\, we take more than our belongings. We bring our languages\, flavors\, the strength of our ancestors\, and resilience forged in hardship. Leaving is never simple. Arriving is a different story. We carry the pains of separations; traumas that we can still taste in our mouths. We learned to find joy in our small victories\, pride in our survival\, and accept the scars of migration as beauty in building anew. This exhibition traces these dualities: joy and struggle\, memory and reinvention. \nDeveloped through visits to homes and close engagement with community members\, Bacani’s works reflect an intimate process of trust and reciprocity. The accompanying living room installation mirrors the spaces in which the photographs were taken\, creating a familiar and welcoming environment. By inviting visitors to gather\, sit\, and reflect\, the installation transforms Flux IV into a site of hospitality and shared presence\, underscoring the centrality of home within the diasporic experience. Each work in The Diaspora is Home speaks to the search for home\, the courage to remain visible\, and the tenderness of community. In today’s world\, where immigrants are portrayed negatively and our existence is questioned daily\, we choose to tell our own stories. \nJoin us on this journey. Bring your own stories. Together\, we honor the spaces between us\, find  our home in the diaspora where kindness grows\, hope lives\, and celebrate our undeniable existence. \nXyza Cruz Bacani: The Diaspora is Home is presented as part of the artist’s 2025 NYSCA Fellowship. Special thanks to Fujifilm US\, Martin Kaminer\, and the Tim Hermann Charitable Family Foundation for their support. \nAbout the Artist\nXyza Cruz Bacani (b. 1987\, the Philippines) is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist and writer based in New York. Her experience as a second-generation domestic worker in Hong Kong informs her practice and engagement in less visible\, erased\, and underreported world events. Her works explore migration\, transnational identity\, climate change\, and labor. Bacani received her M.A. in Arts Politics at New York University. She has been recognized as one of Asia Society’s Asia 21 Young Leaders\, Artpil 30 Under 30 Women Photographers\, Forbes’s 30 Under 30 Asia\, and BBC’s 100 Women of the World. Her artistic accomplishments are documented by the Philippines House of Representatives under ‘House Resolution No. 1969’. She received multiple grants from the New York State Council of the Arts\, WMA Commission\, the Open Society Moving Walls Foundation\, and the Pulitzer Center\, and was one of the Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellows. She is also the author of We Are Like Air. Bacani’s work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of the City of New York\, Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago\, KADIST Collection\, Asian Art Museum San Francisco\, Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong\, New York University Special Collections\, and numerous private collections worldwide. www.xyzacruzbacani.com \nAbout Anna Ye\nAnna Ye is a tea educator\, cultural organizer\, and founder of Anna Ye Tea\, a specialty tea company dedicated to elevating Vietnamese teas and heritage. Born and raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown to immigrant parents\, and now based in Astoria\, Queens\, Anna draws on her background in fine dining hospitality and community organizing to create experiences that weave together food\, culture\, and storytelling. She also serves as Kitchen Studio Lead at Think!Chinatown\, where she co-develops and co-produces cultural culinary programming. www.annayetea.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nMedia & Visitor Contact\nMeghana Karnik\, Curator & Exhibitions Director\nmeghana@fluxfactory.org \nAccessibility\nFlux IV is located on the ground floor of 56-21 2nd Street\, Long Island City\, NY 11101 between the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center and Gotham Point apartments. The closest bus stop is 2 St/55 Ave on the Q101. The closest subway station is Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave on the 7 line (purple) and 21st st G line (green). The closest ferry pier is Hunter’s Point South Ferry Landing. A Citibike station is located at Center Blvd & Hunters Point South Ferry Landing. iPark (paid parking) is available on 1-20 56th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101. There is a public restroom left of our front door. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/xyza-cruz-bacani-the-diaspora-is-home/
LOCATION:Flux IV\, 56-21 2nd Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T040000
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SUMMARY:NYC Mid-Autumn Fest 2025: Art\, Music\, Food\, Performances
DESCRIPTION:A day-long festival of NYC’s Asian-American Arts & Food Scene\, featuring performance artists\, creators\, musicians/DJs\, chefs\, and artisans.\n\n\nALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. \nThe Mid-Autumn Fest is the culmination of an 8-week fundraiser for Meals for Unity. If you cannot attend\, please consider donating directly here. Proceeds also go to making the festival a reality. Our mission is to uplift the Asian-American creative community by creating spaces for them to share their art and\, importantly\, to help them get paid for it so that they can keep making more. \nAlso known as the Harvest Moon Festival\, the Mid-Autumn Fest is an extraordinary opportunity to unite the Asian-American community in celebration of the fruits of our labor throug a day-long celebration—featuring a mix of performers and creators: musicians\, dancers\, DJs\, artisans\, culinary masters\, creators\, martial arts practitioners\, visual artists\, and comedians. \nSPONSORS \nTo be Announced! \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS \nTo be Announced! \nABOUT MEALS FOR UNITY \nAs a group of young professionals who are predominantly first-generation Americans\, we understand the unique challenges and needs of the elderly AAPI community. Our experiences\, along with those passed on to us from generations prior\, have shaped our perspectives and gave us the knowledge and tools to be able to empathize\, support\, and uplift this neglected sector of the community. \nBy leveraging their resources\, networks\, and professional experiences\, they source culturally relevant meals from locally owned AAPI restaurants\, catering to the specific dietary needs and preferences of the elderly AAPI community while stimulating the Chinatown economy. Their goal is to provide not just sustenance\, but also a sense of comfort and nostalgia; paying homage to the heritage of those they serve. \nBy the end of 2024\, we have served over 22\,600 free meals\, have executed 66 meal distribution events\, have been aided by over 900 volunteers\, and have partnered with over 65 corporate sponsors\, non-profits\, and local restaurants. \nABOUT MOONLITE \nMoonlite exists to uncover\, illuminate\, and elevate the diverse perspectives and expressions that currently exist in our creative community of Asian Americans. We create wholly unique experiences to build our collective sustainability. In plain speak\, we love showcasing the diverse talents of the Asian-American creative community by creating spaces for them to share their art and\, importantly\, to help them get paid for it so that they can keep making more. \nWhile our goal is to build up our creative community and foster sustainable careers\, we believe wholeheartedly that this is best achieved when everyone is having A GOOD TIME. \nHere are some snaps from last year’s Mid-Autumn Fest. For more content\, visit @midautumnfest and poweredbymoonlite.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-mid-autumn-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,Food,In Person,Market,Music,Performance,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T200000
DTSTAMP:20250927T093727Z
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SUMMARY:Aalokam x We R Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:Promoting South Asian Performing Arts at the Heart of NYC\, Presented by Aalokam\n\n\nAalokam is excited to announce the 4th Annual We R Dancing Dance Festival. \nInitially launched in 2022 by Bharathi Penneswaran\, the founder of Aalokam\, the vision of the festival was to amplify\, support\, and celebrate the artistic expression of the Indian Classical dance community in the United States of America\, and to inspire the next generation of dancers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aalokam-x-we-r-dancing-festival-day-1/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20251003T073953Z
CREATED:20251003T073828Z
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SUMMARY:Filipino American History Month - Gathering at Governors Island
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public\, free of charge\nFerries run between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM\n\nProject Overview \nIn celebration of Filipino American History Month\, Kinding Sindaw brings the legendary Rinayung\, the magical boat of Bantogen from the epic Darangen\, to symbolically sail the Hudson River and dock at Governors Island. The daylong event highlights living traditions of the Philippines through performance\, craft\, ritual\, and storytelling\, featuring master artists\, tradition-bearers\, and diaspora voices\, grounding ourselves in the tradition of Filipino strength and heritage. \nA panel and workshop featuring Filipino American historians\, organizers and community workers will discuss and reflect on our history of resilience\, coalition-building and organizing\, and what we face as a community looking to the future. \nThis immersive gathering weaves indigenous knowledge\, artistic practices\, and community dialogue — making visible the cultural resilience that has withstood displacement and colonization\, as inspiration moving forward as a community. \nProgram Components (11 AM – 5 PM) \nRitual:\n● Opening Ritual & Invocation (11:00 AM)\n● Kulintang & Ritual Dances (11:30 AM) – Kinding Sindaw ensemble \nTalk Backs\, Workshops and Panel:\n● Talk-Back Session: Indigenous Voices in Diaspora (12:30 PM)\n● Panel: Lakas na Loob – A History of FilAm Organizing and Community Reflection (12:30)\n● Herbal Knowledge & Healing Practices (1:00 PM)\n● Edible Kitchen Stories (Tasting & Narratives) (2:00 PM) \nPerformances:\n● Gangsa of the Cordillera & Dance (2:30 PM)\n● Dance Storytelling: The Darangen & Bantogen (3:00 PM)\n● Poetry Reading & Filipino Language Overview (3:30 PM)\n● Community Healing & Reflection Circle (4:00 PM)\n● Kulintang Closing Ensemble (4:30 PM) \nAll Day:\n● Bead-Making Workshop (Mangyan Tradition) (All Day)\n● Visual Arts & Baybayin Exhibit (All Day) \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nColonel’s Row\, Governor’s Island\nNew York\, NY
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipino-american-history-month-gathering-at-governors-island/
LOCATION:Colonel’s Row\, Governor’s Island\, Colonel’s Row\, Governor’s Island\, New York\, NY\, 10004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,Festival,History,In Person,Storytelling,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20251003T075239Z
CREATED:20251003T075239Z
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SUMMARY:Fun Fest Japan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York (JFDINY)\, FUN FEST JAPAN celebrates Japan and NYC with an all day Japanese cultural festival\, featuring traditional performing arts and fun cultural activities for the whole family! \nEnjoy performances by JFDINY’s own Minbuza (Japanese Folk Dance)\, Samurai Sword Soul (Traditional Sword Fighting)\, and Taiko Masala (Taiko Drumming). \nIn our activities area\, experience a variety of fun Japanese arts and crafts such as origami\, calligraphy\, kendama\, and kimono dressing. \nThe finale of the day will be the Bon Odori\, a traditional Japanese Summer event where everyone joins in and dances together! Come to FUN FEST JAPAN and let’s celebrate NYC! \nSee photos and videos from last year’s event on our Facebook page. \nPerformance Schedule (subject to change): \n1:00PM – Samurai Sword Soul \n2:00PM – Taiko Masala \n3:00PM – Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY \n3:30PM – Bon Odori
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fun-fest-japan/
LOCATION:Corlears Hook Park\, 397 FDR Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,In Person,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20251003T014708Z
CREATED:20251003T014708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T014708Z
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SUMMARY:University Open Air: Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions & Customs
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 is tomorrow\, October 6; in this class\, we will talk about the traditions and customs\, and the deeply rooted cultural meaning\, behind this festival. \n\nJulia Adams is a certified Life Coach\, a Songwriter and an educator at a private museum. She is also an expert in tea cultures\, skilled in the subject of Chinese Tea Ceremony and Traditional Chinese Culture\, especially Tang Dynasty’s culture etc. Prior to relocating to New York from Shanghai\, Julia was a news anchor and hosted citywide events; she then became an HR director and often hosted nationwide conferences on HR-related topics. Julia is also a zither player\, certified by Shanghai Conservatory of Music. \nCheck out all of this semester’s UOA programs here. \n*In cases of rain\, classes will be either moved to the Prospect Park Boathouse or canceled. Registered patrons will be notified by email on the morning of each course day and are also encouraged to check the UOA webpage for updates.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/university-open-air-mid-autumn-festival-traditions-customs/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Drive\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20251005T014158Z
CREATED:20250927T034844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T014158Z
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SUMMARY:Skyview Mid-Autumn Festival- Dance & Music Performances & Mooncake Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with live performances\, mooncakes\, tea tastings\, and cultural experiences for the whole family!\n\n\nThis Year\, We’re Bringing the Mid-Autumn Celebration to Life at The Shops at Skyview \nThis year\, we’re proud to invite our community to join us at The Shops at Skyview for a vibrant and unforgettable Mid-Autumn Celebration on Sunday\, October 5th\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nAs a multi-level shopping destination in the heart of Flushing\, Queens\, we’re honoring one of the most cherished festivals in Asian cultures—a time for gathering\, reflection\, and joy. The Mid-Autumn Festival is second only to Lunar New Year in cultural significance across many Asian countries\, and this year\, we’re celebrating in a big way. \nWe will fill the center with color\, tradition\, and community spirit as we showcase: \nCultural Dance Performances\nExperience a stunning Chinese ribbon dance by D&M Dancing Art Studio and a dynamic Korean drum dance by the Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center. \nLive Music Performance\nEnjoy a blend of traditional and modern sounds with the erhu\, pipa\, and guzheng\, performed by MISS—an all-female NYC band celebrating Asian music. \nMooncake Tasting\nSavor Hong Kong MX Mooncakes\, seasonal snacks\, and tea pairings from select Skyview retailers. \nTraditional Wardrobe Experience\nTry on traditional Chinese Hanfu and Korean Hanbok\, then snap a photo at our immersive photobooth. \nWhether you’re reconnecting with your roots or discovering new traditions\, this is a celebration for everyone. \nAdmission is free\, but pre-registration is recommended to ensure your spot.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/skyview-mid-autumn-festival-dance-music-performances-mooncake-tasting/
LOCATION:The Shops at SkyView Center\, 40-24 College Point Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20250828T102909Z
CREATED:20250828T101548Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun\, vibrant performances\, and cultural discovery as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival\n\n\n🎉 Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America! 🌕🥮 \nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun\, vibrant performances\, and cultural discovery as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival — one of China’s most cherished holidays centered around family\, gratitude\, and togetherness. \nPerfect for kids and grown-ups alike\, this festive event is packed with engaging activities and exciting experiences that bring Chinese traditions to life! \n✨ Highlights Include: \n\n💃 A lively Uyghur dance performance to kick off the celebration\n\n\n🎭 A captivating shadow puppet show of The Legend of White Snake\n\n\n🥮 Make your own snow skin mooncakes to take home and share for the festival\n\n\n🐇 Craft adorable rice dough sculptures like bunnies and ducks\n\n\n🎨 Enjoy drop-in arts & crafts\, sugar painting\, and more\n\n\n🖼️ Explore our new exhibition Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation through a family-friendly guided tour with creative art activities\n\n🕒 Event Schedule: \n2:00 – 2:05 PM: Uyghur Dance Performance – Pomegranate Blossoms 新疆舞《石榴花开》 \n2:05 – 2:45 PM: Shadow Puppet Show – The Legend of White Snake 皮影戏《白蛇传》 \n3:00 – 5:00 PM: Hands-on Workshops \n2:00 – 5:00 PM: Interactive Stations \n🎨 Workshops (first-come\, first-served; sign-up at check-in) \n3:00 – 4:00 PM \n\nChinese Dance\n\n\nDiscover China Through Art (I): Gallery Tour + Small Folding Screen Ink Painting\n\n\nMooncake Making (I)\n\n\nRice Dough Sculpture (I)\n\n\nShadow Puppet\n\n4:00 – 5:00 PM \n\nDiscover China Through Art (II): Gallery Tour + Small Folding Screen Ink Painting\n\n\nMooncake Making (II)\n\n\nRice Dough Sculpture (II)\n\n💡 Interactive Stations (2:00 – 5:00 PM) \n\nSugar Painting\nLacquer Fan Painting\nChinese Opera Facial Mask Painting\n\n\nArts & Crafts For Kids
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,Festival,In Person,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20250919T115649Z
CREATED:20250919T093552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T115649Z
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SUMMARY:Music – Resonance of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Korean American Diaspora Foundation\, this concert offers a powerful musical reflection on resilience\, memory\, and collective hope. The program includes Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture\, followed by the Emperor Piano Concerto performed by the distinguished pianist HaeSun Paik. The evening culminates in the world premiere of The Grass Still Grows by Texu Kim\, a cantata that gives voice to stories of community and remembrance. Under the direction of conductor Dongmin Kim\, the performance invites the audience to experience the enduring pursuit of freedom through music that remembers\, resists\, and heals.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-resonance-of-freedom/
LOCATION:The Town Hall\, 123 West 43rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T220000
DTSTAMP:20251005T014644Z
CREATED:20250919T093554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T014644Z
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SUMMARY:Akiko Yano Trio ft. Will Lee & Chris Parker
DESCRIPTION:Started playing the piano in early childhood\, Akiko made her solo debut in 1976 with “JAPANESE GIRL” which she recorded in LA with Lowell George and other members of Little Feat. With its creative sound that fused Japanese scales\, folk songs\, instruments with the pop\, rock\, jazz and contemporary music\, it had a huge impact on the music scene at the time and Akikograbbed the music fans’ attentioninstantaneously\, as it was said “Here comes a genius girl”. In 1979-1980\, Akiko accompanied Yellow Magic Orchestra a.k.a. YMO (Ryuichi Sakamoto\, Haruomi Hosono & Yukihiro Takahashi)on two world tours as a support member. Since then\, she has been working with a wide range of musicians from jazz/rock to classical music\, such as Pat Metheny\, Thomas Dolby\, The Chieftains\, Toninho Horta\, and Marc Ribot\, to name a few. She recorded and toured with Anthony Jackson (b) and Cliff Almond (drs) as a trio. The duo with the electronica prodigy\, late Rei Harakami and the piano duo with Hiromi showed us her free\, unique\, and highly skilled artistry. The most recent achievement is the piano duet album with Hiromi “Step Into Paradise – LIVE IN TOKYO-“ won the 39th Japan Gold Disc Award 2024.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/akiko-yano-trio-ft-will-lee-chris-parker/
LOCATION:Sony Hall\, 235 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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