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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:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20251210T194619Z
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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:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
CREATED:20250917T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260109T182331Z
CREATED:20251013T081402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T182331Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC\, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers\, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. From Little Syria in Manhattan to Yemeni bodegas in Brooklyn\, from Armenian and Arab nightclubs along Eighth Avenue to community music festivals on Atlantic Avenue\, and from women’s activism and advocacy groups to experimental composers and playwrights like Halim El-Dabh and Reza Abdoh\, the exhibition shows how these rich stories are preserved within NYPL’s collections. \nNiyū Yūrk explores the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City\, from the first waves in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition highlights how New York City has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers. It also emphasizes their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. \nThrough an array of materials—including local newspapers\, rare books\, archival documents\, prints\, artists’ books\, photographs\, music records\, and film—the exhibition showcases how these voices have been preserved and presented. Niyū Yūrk creates a dynamic dialogue across time\, illustrating the evolving nature of MENA migration to the city as well as the Library’s role in documenting this history. While reflecting on new directions in collecting practices\, it also aims to address gaps in those practices and envision a more inclusive archival future. \nThis exhibition is organized by The New York Public Library and curated by Hiba Abid\, Curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-niyu-yurk-middle-eastern-and-north-african-lives-in-the-city/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue New York\, NY 10018\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260121T191322Z
CREATED:20260121T190913Z
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SUMMARY:Rasa Labs Embodied Creative Cultural Intensives
DESCRIPTION:Investigate Rasa—the felt essence of experience—using the Moving Rasa framework in community to ask life questions\, try practices\, and integrate what you notice. \nOn Limited Sundays\, 2–5pm • Jan 25 – Mar 8 • Prime Produce (424 W 54th St) \nWhat you’ll take away\n\nAn inquiry method: the Moving Rasa framework for asking life questions through movement and the animist world around us.\nEmbodied cultural literacy: a felt encounter with Austronesian wisdom (silat\, foodways\, bamboo\, poetry) that refreshes how you perceive and relate.\nTransferable practices: cross-disciplinary methods you can bring to teams\, classrooms\, and community spaces.\nReal community & gentle integration: a small cohort you actually get to know—no presentations required\nYour Rasa toolkit: simple\, repeatable micro-rituals to sense\, name\, and follow what’s alive.\n\nPricing\nRasa Labs is offered on a sliding scale to support access and sustainability. The Sliding rate is for those needing greater accessibility. Standard rates support the lab’s costs. Support rates help expand scholarships. Choose the rate that reflects your capacity at this moment. \nFor one workshop: \n\nSliding: $60\nStandard: $75\nSupporter: $100\n\nMultiple workshops begin at: \n\nSliding: $45 per session\nStandard: $60\nSupporter: $75
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rasa-labs-embodied-creative-cultural-intensives/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260216T110715Z
CREATED:20260109T162552Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Ai Yah Goy Vey! Adventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father (with Discount)
DESCRIPTION:Ai Yah Goy Vey!\nAdventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father\nWorld Premiere \nLunar New Year Special – $50 tickets (+ fees)\nUse promo code YEAROFTHEHORSE\nValid for performances through February 17  \nPan Asian Repertory Theatre\, Tisa Chang\, Founding Artistic Director\, will celebrate the New Year with the World Premiere of Ai Yah Goy Vey! – Adventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father\, a solo show written and performed by Richard Chang — “our celebration of diverse New Yorkers who contribute to our daily lives\,” states Tisa Chang. \nDirected by Laura Josepher\, performances will begin on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 (through March 1\, 2026) at the Mezzanine Theatre – A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street). \nOpening Performance: Sunday\, February 8\, 2026 at 3:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Production\nIn Ai Yah Goy Vey!\, a country bumpkin delivers Chinese takeout food in New York City’s diverse neighborhoods while seeking his long-lost Papa who dumped his Chinese Opera diva-Mama. Colorful characters offer clues in a “Looney Tunes” whodunit that combines standup comedy\, musical theatre\, dance\, opera\, and puppetry. By playing on cultural similarities\, the show shatters absurd assumptions to celebrate the diversity and one-ness of the human race. \nA vibrant\, costumed romp with diverse characters reflecting all of New York. \nDedication\nThis production is dedicated to the memory of actor\, playwright\, director\, and Pan Asian co-founding member Ernest Abuba\, who was a teacher and mentor of Richard Chang.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-ai-yah-goy-vey-adventures-of-a-dim-son-in-search-of-his-wanton-father/
LOCATION:A.R.T./ New York Mezzanine Theatre\, 502 W 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260818T235641Z
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SUMMARY:Noguchi’s New York
DESCRIPTION:In 1922\, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again\, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world\, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most iconic artworks and imagined countless others. \nThis exhibition examines Noguchi’s deep and dynamic relationship with New York City\, exploring how its material\, cultural\, social\, and political landscape indelibly transformed his artwork and thinking\, and how he in turn transformed the city. It also highlights Noguchi’s unflagging attempts to give back by sculpting communal spaces for exploration and play—efforts often thwarted\, most notably by the influential NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. \nNoguchi’s New York encompasses more than 50 works\, including sculptures\, project models\, photographs\, and archival materials. The exhibition also brings to life Noguchi’s visions for unrealized playgrounds and playground equipment through a series of hand-painted animated films by Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard of Eastend Western. \nOrganized on the 40th anniversary of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum\, this exhibition celebrates the Museum itself as one of Noguchi’s most profound gifts to this city he called home. \nPhoto credit: Isamu Noguchi\, 1980
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/noguchis-new-york/
LOCATION:Noguchi Museum\, Noguchi Museum\, 9-01 33rd Rd\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260203T084037Z
CREATED:20260124T003929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T084037Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Chinese Republicans (with Discount Code)
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets from $39 using code CR39.\nComing to Roundabout Theatre this winter\, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Playwright Alex Lin and Award-Winning Director Chay Yew. \nThree high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs\, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie\, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce\, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best\, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. \nShifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism\, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice and tells a truly American story. \nCast: Jennifer Ikeda\, Ben Langhorst\, Jully Lee\, Jodi Long\, Anna Zavelson \nHarold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY \nLink to buy tickets: Chinese Republicans – Roundabout Theatre Company
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260213T194910Z
CREATED:20260204T090218Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Traditions Village and Market
DESCRIPTION:​We’ll be open every weekend in February: Fridays to Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. \nAfter such a joyous\, successful\, packed Holiday Market\, WE’RE RETURNING TO NEW KAM MAN FOR OUR LUNAR YEAR TRADITIONS VILLAGE. \nThe Village will be a place to celebrate\, shop and learn how to ring in the year of the fire horse. \nCome for home decor to usher in luck\, recipes for auspicious dishes\, fun games for the family and DIY Trays of Togetherness + so much more. \nVillage Departments: \n\n\n​Blessing the Home – learn how to bring luck into your home\, from decor\, traditions and more – \n\n\n​Traditional Eats and Recipes – learn recipes + shop ingredients for traditional + symbolic dishes (ft. Grace Young recipes!) \n\n\n​Sweets of Togetherness – shop snacks and sweets\, both classic and new! \n\n\n​It’s All Fun and Games – learn traditional + festive games that have been passed down for generations. \n\n\n​Heritage Atelier – pick up lucky new pieces to enter the new year in style \n\n\n​\nThe lineup: \n\n\n​a/c space \n\n\n​Anyoung Super \n\n\n​Bo & Mei \n\n\n​Chop Suey Club \n\n\n​Datum J Design \n\n\n​Edgycated \n\n\n​Ever November \n\n\n​Gordon & Li Li \n\n\n​Grand Tea & Imports \n\n\n​JINLY Atelier \n\n\n​Lai Hing Jewelry \n\n\n​Made by Oph \n\n\n​Miiasoey \n\n\n​New Kam Man \n\n\n​Pearl River Mart \n\n\n​Slant’d \n\n\n​Studio Ichiban \n\n\n​Meet the vendors here!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-traditions-village-and-market/
LOCATION:Kam Man Market\, 200 Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260216T182034Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Family Festival!  MOCA
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and gallop over to MOCA for a Year of the Horse celebration that’s sure to make you neigh with delight!\n\n\nRing in the new year with a day of energetic performances\, games\, stories\, drop-in arts & crafts\, and more! \n\nMorning Session: 10 AM – 1 PM\nAfternoon Session: 2 PM – 5 PM\n\nTickets: $10/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets. \nCheck back shortly for full event schedule! \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session\, if capacity allows. \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nMOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-family-festival-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T023456Z
CREATED:20250109T140857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T023456Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing Queens
DESCRIPTION:Flushing is home to Queens’ first—and largest—Chinatown neighborhood. As such\, the area’s Lunar New Year Parade is a huge draw each year\, with vibrant costumes\, floats\, dancing and traditional Chinese celebrations. \nThe parade will be held on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 on 11am sharp in front of the 109th Precinct (corner of Union Street and 39th Ave). The opening ceremony will begin with Lion and Dragon dances. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-parade-in-flushing-queens/
LOCATION:Flushing Chinatown at Union Street and 39th Ave\, Union St and 39th Ave\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260216T181922Z
CREATED:20260203T115631Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day - Asia Society
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Welcome the Year of the Horse at Asia Society’s 2026 Lunar New Year Family Day. Watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, learn fun New Year’s music\, make shadow puppets\, enjoy Year of the Horse arts and crafts\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260116T025659Z
CREATED:20260116T023934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T025659Z
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SUMMARY:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival – Celebrating the Year of the Horse\n\n\nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with China Institute! As we mark our centennial year of bridging cultures and fostering connections\, we invite you and your family to gallop into the Year of the Horse with unparalleled cultural experiences from China\, right in the heart of New York City. \nCo-organized with the Shanghai Museum\, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art\, this year’s festival features rich traditions\, interactive workshops\, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join us for a journey that promises to inspire\, educate\, and delight the entire family! \n\n\nSchedule \n2:00 – 2:20 PM | Lion Dance \n2:20 – 2:30 PM | Opening Remarks \n2:30 – 2:45 PM | Music Performance by Echos of China Ensemble (Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, Suona) \n\nSilk Road《丝绸之路》\n\n\nThis is NeZha《就是哪吒》\n\n2:00 – 5:00 PM | Experiential Stations: red envelope decorating\, fan making\, bronze “Fu” (福) printing\, traditional puzzles\, lantern riddles\, festive lotteries\, and Music Corner to interact with the musicians! \n3:00 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshops (first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited.) \n\nConserving Art 我在修“文物”\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑\n3:00-3:30 workshop 1\n3:45-4:15 workshop 2\n4:30-5:00 workshop 3\n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶\n3:00-3:20 workshop 1\n3:30-3:50 workshop 2\n4:00-4:20 workshop 3\n4:30-4:50 workshop 4\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops \nWorkshops are first-come\, first-served\, as spaces are limited. Sign-up for workshops will be available at check-in. \n\n\nConserving Art: I’m Fixing Cultural Treasures 我在修“文物” \nStep into the world of museum conservators through hands-on experiences like piecing together simulated bronzes and ceramics. Explore the brilliance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship by assembling and disassembling mortise-and-tenon joints and gain a deeper appreciation for the care behind preserving cultural heritage. \n\n\nMake a Lucky Pendant 吉祥挂坠 \nCoins in ancient China were more than currency—they were symbols of luck\, protection\, and hope. Using replica ancient coins inspired by the Shanghai Museum’s numismatic collection\, string together porcelain beads\, tassels\, and traditional knots to craft a charming pendant filled with New Year wishes. \n\n\nColor an Equestrienne Figurine 彩绘骑马俑 \nStep into the vibrant world of the Tang dynasty\, known for its openness and artistic brilliance. Paint a 3D-printed replica of a Tang sancai equestrienne figurine from the Shanghai Museum—follow the classic colors or create your own bold design in this hands-on art adventure. \n\n\nYuan Bao Tea 元宝茶 \nA cherished Spring Festival drink from China’s Jiangnan region\, Yuan Bao Tea is made by steeping a pair of olives—shaped like ancient gold ingots—in hot water. Sip this symbolic tea and share a sweet New Year wish for prosperity\, abundance\, and “piles of fortune” in the year ahead. \n\n\n\nExperiential Stations \n\n\nRed Envelope Blessings 马年红包 \nCreate your own Lunar New Year red envelope inspired by Xu Beihong’s iconic Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection. Decorate it with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune and take home a beautifully crafted envelope filled with heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. A beloved Lunar New Year tradition\, red envelopes are given by elders to bless children with good fortune and protection in the year ahead. \n\n\nDesign Your Own “Galloping Horse” Round Fan 马奔团扇 \nDiscover the beauty of the traditional Chinese round fan\, long associated with harmony and good fortune. Using a galloping horse motif inspired by Xu Beihong’s Galloping Horse from the Shanghai Museum collection\, embellish your fan with festive stamps and create a meaningful New Year token to take home. \n\n\nMake a “Fu” Pendant 福气满满 \nThe character “Fu” (福) represents happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. Roll-print your own Fu onto a festive red ornament\, using designs inspired by bronzes\, calligraphy\, and seals from the Shanghai Museum. A joyful keepsake to bring home a little extra luck! \n\n\nA Virtual Tour along the Huangpu River VR游浦江 \nPut on a VR headset and take a virtual journey along Shanghai’s iconic Huangpu River. From historic landmarks to modern skylines\, experience the warmth\, rhythm\, and charm of the city—no passport required. \n\n\nLantern Riddles 猜灯谜 \nA favorite festival pastime\, lantern riddles combine wordplay\, wisdom\, and fun. Try solving riddles drawn from traditional sources—available in both Chinese and English—and enjoy this lively Lunar New Year tradition that challenges the mind while sharing auspicious wishes. \n\n\nWelcoming the God of Wealth 接财神 \nWelcoming the God of Wealth is a beloved Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing prosperity earned through honor and virtue. Piece together a playful puzzle inspired by a Qing dynasty print of Guan Yu\, the revered God of War and Wealth\, and celebrate hopes for a fortunate year ahead. \n\n\nDrawing a Blessing Card 抽福卡 \nRooted in traditional New Year blessing rituals\, this activity invites you to draw a card themed around “Five Blessings Arrive.” Each card carries a classic Chinese well-wish—offering a moment of surprise\, joy\, and good fortune to start the new year. \n\n\nYear of the Horse Lantern Photo Spot 马年彩灯打卡 \nStrike a festive pose in front of a wall-sized display of Year of the Horse lanterns inspired by Shanghai Lantern Art\, a national intangible cultural heritage. This glowing backdrop blends tradition with modern style—perfect for capturing joyful New Year memories. \n\n\nMusic Corner 中国音乐坊 \nJoin talented musicians from the Echos of China Ensemble after their performance and explore the world of traditional Chinese music! Try your hand at instruments like the Guzheng\, Pipa\, Erhu\, Sheng\, and Suona\, learn about the stories behind the music\, and enjoy an interactive experience that brings these ancient sounds to life. \n\n\n\n\nThe Shanghai Museum 上海博物馆 \nThe Shanghai Museum\, established in 1952\, is a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art. As one of the first major national-level museums in China\, the Shanghai Museum houses more than 1.02 million artifacts\, 145\,000 of which are graded national treasures. The Museum’s collection covers 33 categories\, presenting a comprehensive image of Chinese material culture. Today\, the Shanghai Museum stands among the world’s most comprehensive repositories of ancient Chinese art.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-centennial-lunar-new-year-family-festival/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Exhibition: Touch Frequencies: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibit: TOUCH FREQUENCIES: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel\nFeb 7 – 28\, 2026 \nArtist Talk: Sat\, Feb 21\, 3 – 5 pm \nViewing Hours: Thursday– Saturday\, 1- 6 pm and by appointment \nPS122 Gallery is pleased to present Touch Frequencies\, an exhibition featuring two Asian- American abstract painters who use a visual vocabulary infused with patterning\, repetition\, and ornamentation. Their penchant for working this way aligns them more with Eastern and Middle Eastern art in contrast to the Greek and Roman-based Western art tradition that emphasizes the primacy of the figure in painting. Pattern\, repetition\, and ornamentation are endemic in nature — it is in fact\, how nature is structured — and are primal in their rhythmic connection to the human nervous system. \nAlthough Cheng and Patel share a love of abstraction and ornamentation\, their focus and approach diverge in meaningful ways: Cheng works at the intersection of science\, art\, and ancient philosophies to explore the mysteries of the universe at both macro and micro levels. She paints what exists but cannot be seen. She focuses on the hard question of consciousness — something people assume is generated by brains — yet current science is discovering that  consciousness may be fundamental\, part of the fabric of the universe\, that allows access by all\nliving beings\, whether microbial\, vegetal\, aquatic\, animal\, or human. In contrast\, Patel’s work is rooted in the human and cultural realm\, drawing from ecology\, memory\, and the sensory joy of color and material. Rooted in memories of her parents’ garden in India and the U.S.\, her work explores belonging amid urban change and how materials embody emotion\, history\, and renewal. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she honors the interdependence of nature and culture to inspire viewers to see and interpret the world anew. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she creates spaces for pause\, tenderness\, and reconnection. \nARTISTS\nAmy Cheng lives and works in New York City. She was born in Taiwan\, raised in Brazil\, Oklahoma\, and Texas. She is a widely exhibited painter who maintains a parallel career in public art. Her paintings and works on paper are held in a number of corporate and public collections including the Hyde Collection\, Glens Falls\, NY\, Sheraton Hotels\, Brussels\, Belgium\, Florida- Atlantic University\, Boca Raton\, FL\, Novartis Pharmaceuticals\, Philadelphia\, PA\, New York University Langone Medical Center\, New York\, NY\, and Hewlett-Packard\, San Francisco\, CA. She has completed a dozen permanent commissions fabricated in mosaic\, glass\, ceramic\, terrazzo and more. These include projects at the Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport\, WA\, the Howard St. El Station\, Chicago\, IL\, the 25 th Avenue Subway Station\, Brooklyn\, NY\, and Western State Hospital\, Lakewood\, WA. She has received two New York Foundation for the Arts Painting Fellowships\, a\nSenior Research/Lecture Fulbright to USP\, São Paulo\, Brazil\, and a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship at Renmin University\, Beijing\, China. She is a Professor Emerita of the Art Department at the State University of New York at New Paltz. \nwww.amychengstudio.com\n@amycheng.studio \nAvani Patel\, born in Mumbai\, India in 1976\, immigrated with her family to Pennsylvania at the age of eleven. She holds a BA from Pennsylvania State University and an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Patel’s paintings have been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. From 2003 to 2006\, her work was shown at the American Embassy’s ambassador residence in Panama\, where she also led community workshops and collaborative installations. In 2005\, she was invited to the White House by Laura Bush and Colin Powell in recognition of her participation in the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program. Patel has contributed to significant public art initiatives\, including America’s Chinatown Voices in New York City and a public art project in Lillestrøm\, Norway. Her work has been reviewed and featured in Hyperallergic\, Artnet\, and The Woven Tale Press\, and is held in private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad. In 2025\, she was selected for the ArtBridge and CAMBA Affordable Housing public art project in Brooklyn. Patel lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. \nhttps://www.avanirpatel.com                                                                                                                              @unique_avani
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artist-talk-and-exhibition-touch-frequencies-amy-cheng-avani-patel/
LOCATION:PS122 Gallery\, 150 1st Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,In Person
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Crazy Talented Asians & Friends (CTAF) Animation Festival for Short Films and Motion Design
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the creativity of storytelling with a festival of animated short films and motion design by Asian American and Asian artists—and their friends! The 6th Annual Crazy Talented Asians & Friends (CTAF) Animation Festival for Short Film and Motion Design will showcase the work and talents of animators from across the globe. Join us at 5 PM to see award-winning animations on the big screen and stick around for our mixer at 6:30 PM to meet with the artists\, jurors\, and professionals from the animation industry!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-6th-annual-crazy-talented-asians-friends-ctaf-animation-festival-for-short-films-and-motion-design/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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