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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260327T140040Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260605T193304Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica\, CA to Chicago\, IL\, it’s been immortalized in songs\, books\, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. \nWith a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a roadtrip to capture those stories. This exhibition — coinciding with Route 66’s 100th anniversary this fall — brings some of them to life. \nLike the stone guardian lions that appeared out of nowhere in Amboy\, CA\, a former ghost town purchased by Japanese American restaurateur and preservationist\, Albert Okura. The water towers in Kingman\, AZ that once supported operations of the railroad built by Chinese laborers. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, housed in an erstwhile tofu factory donated by Chinese immigrant and grocery magnate Raymond Lee. \n“This whole journey started with my first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\,” says Sammy. “Showing my new exhibition there brings it back\, full circle. I also like the idea of exploring Asian American communities outside of New York City’s Chinatowns. Beyond Manhattan and Flushing. Sometimes it’s just a strip mall or restaurants spread out in an area. But the stories of the people are often the same.” \nJoin us for the opening reception on June 6. Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. \n\nOn view June 6 through Sept. 27 in the Pearl River Mart gallery at 452 Broadway\nFree and open to the public every day from 11 AM to 7 PM\nLearn more in our interview with Sammy\n\nSpecial thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, who provided curation for this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to Sammy’s father\, Sammy Yuen\, Sr. (1935 to 2026)\, for his unwavering support of the people he loved. \nAbout the Artist\nSammy Yuen is an artist\, illustrator\, designer\, writer\, and martial arts instructor. He is the recipient of multiple grants\, including awards from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the Asian American Arts Alliance. His work has been exhibited at Pearl River Mart\, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, and Google Arts & Culture. He is currently developing a multi-generational picture book inspired by his family’s martial arts legacy. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, he has created book covers — including more than 35 New York Times bestsellers — as well as marketing and advertising materials\, animated videos\, and social media assets. Across all of his work\, his goal is to tell stories that engage audiences and spark conversation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shared-lines-asian-american-stories-on-route-66/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260728T005225Z
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SUMMARY:#Race And Democracy Is Series :  (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years
DESCRIPTION:This moment of crisis offers an opportunity to reimagine democracy that is rooted in solidarity\, racial justice\, and co-governance.\n\n\n  \n#RaceAnd Democracy: (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years. A 5-part webinar series that maps different pathways towards defining what a racially just democracy must look be like in the next 250 years: considering repair and healing\, belonging and justice\, institutional change\, co-governance\, and solidarity. One ticket provides access to all webinars\, including recordings and materials. \n  \nDemocracyIs: Repairing Place\, Rebuilding Power June 18th\, 2026 | 11-12:30 PT \nDemocracyIs: Justice & Belonging Jun 23\, 2026| 9am to 10:00am PT \nDemocracyIs: Co-Governing New Futures Jul 1\, 2026|12 to 1:30pm PT \nDemocracyIs: Global Solidarity Jul 16\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT \nDemocracyIs: Cultural and Narrative Change for Multiracial Democracy Jul 30\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT \nThis year’s observance of our country’s 250th Anniversary of Independence calls for us to reflect on how far our communities have come in out fight for racial justice and genuine liberation from systemic oppression. We need to have an honest reflection on the movement’s many wins for racial justice and the recent backlash against these wins. Even before our Independence\, ancestors\, freedom fighters\, and movement leaders have been working and fighting to dismantle systemically racist policies\, institutions\, and culture that have undergirded and marked this country’s founding and existence for the last 250 years. And yet today\, despite our many wins\, structural racism continues to be one of the biggest barriers in achieving our dream of a democratic country where everyone is truly free. \nIn addition\, this call for reflection is because of and against the background of the State’s increasing violent attacks on reproductive and civil rights\, migrant communities\, trans people\, and people of color. This moment in our history calls for us to come together and figure out how we can stop the country’s freefall into autocracy\, the rate of which is the fastest in the world\, that magnifies the impact of structural racism on impacted communities. \nAnd so\,starting Juneteenth\, the commemoration of the end of slavery\, Race Forward will offer a series of opportunities to engage in conversations that examine the relationship between racial justice and true American Freedom. During this time of commemoration\, Race Forward invites all of us to define what democracy is through the lens of racial justice. Only then can we forge a path towards a multiracial democracy that is truly “of the people\, by the people\, and for the people” in the next 250 years. \nStarting on Juneteenth\, Race Forward will be launching a campaign to help us define what a racially just democracy is like: DemocracyIs:(Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years \nCentral to this campaign is a webinar series: #RaceAnd Democracy: (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years. This 5-part webinar series maps different pathways towards defining what a racially just democracy is for the next 250 years: considering repair\, belonging and justice\, institutional change\, co-governance\, and solidarity.. \nDemocracyIs: Repairing Place\, Rebuilding Power| June 18th 11-12:30 PT\nCarolyn Johnson\, Executive Director\, Black Cultural Zone (Oakland CA) \nWinta Yohannes\, Executive Director\, Albina Vision Trust (Portland OR) \nJT Flowers\, Director of Government Affairs and Communications\, Albina Vision Trust \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of the historical connection between the Civil Rights Movement and today’s Black-led community development initiatives\, be introduced to strategies for translating community power into community wealth\, and come away with tools for engaging their own communities\, establishing co-governance decisionmaking tables\, and deploying compelling narratives for land justice. \n  \nDemocracyIs: Justice & Belonging Jun 23\, 2026| 9am to 10:00 am PT\nGlenn Harris\, President\, Race Forward \nMichael McAfee\, Chief Executive Officer\, Policy Link \njohn a. powell\, Director\, Othering and Belonging Institute \nFor the first time ever\, Race Forward is honored to bring together three of the most respected leaders in the racial justice ecosystem. In this informal conversation between colleagues and friends\, Michael McAfee (Policy Link)\,Glenn Harris (Race Forward)\, and john powell (Othering and Belonging Institute) will share their perspectives on the state of the racial justice ecosystem. Grounded in their experiences leading their organizations and shepherding their communities through the backlash against racial equity\, they will share insight and inspiration on how we can survive this moment and continue to move closer to our vision of a multiracial democracy. \nTogether\, they will reflect on the last year and a half of the second Trump administration\, where we are not simply witnessing political volatility—we are confronting a coordinated effort to consolidate power through racialized authoritarianism. Across the country\, democratic institutions are being weakened\, dissent is being criminalized\, and communities that have historically driven this nation toward a multiracial democracy are being systematically targeted and stripped of power. \nThis conversation will help attendees thread and understand the attacks on immigrants; diversity\, equity\, and inclusion; public education; reproductive freedom; trans communities; low-income and working class communities; privatization of basic needs and extraction from communities and land; stripping of voting rights and civic engagement; expansions of islamaphobia and white christian nationalism; and imperialism and war. These are not isolated culture wars- they are strategic attempts to fracture the civil rights coalition and stall the long arc of democratic transformation. \nGrounded in this analysis of the movement\, this conversation will elevate innovative ideas\, solutions\, and interventions happening across the country to fight back while continuing to lead with a clear vision of a racially just society. \nUltimately\, Glenn\, Michael\, and john will assert that Democracy in service of everyone’s thriving must center justice\, belonging\, and liberation. \n  \nDemocracyIs: Co-Governing New Futures Jul 1\, 2026|12 to 1:30pm PT\nNiketa Brar\, Civic Strategist and Movement Builder\, For the Many Strategies\, LLC \nLiz Sullivan-Yuknis\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Partners for Dignity & Rights \nJaime Kinder\, Mayor of Meadville\, PA \nShari Davis\, Co-Executive Director\, Center for Economic Democracy \nModerated by Candace Moore\, Vice President of Place\, Policy\, and Power\, Race Forward \nRace Forward believes that co-governance between communities and public institutions is necessary for achieving governing power for racial justice. A just multiracial democracy will never be possible if communities do not have access to governing power that influences their material conditions\, choice points\, and overall survival. In a moment when trust in government is at an all-time low due to the many harms perpetuated against our communities\, is co-governance still possible? What does it look like\, and what examples currently exist? \n  \n  \nDemocracyIs: Global Solidarity Jul 16\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT\nKari Claudio Betancourt\, La Tejedora \nJudith LeBlanc\, Native Organizers Alliance \nScot Nakagawa\, \, 22nd Century Initiative (22CI) \nBernadett Sebaly\, Central European University \nJomaira Salas Pujols\, Race Forward \nNikko Viquiera\, Race Forward \nEscalating attacks on arts and media institutions\, immigrant and trans communities and the dismantling of landmark civil rights laws and policies signify the erosion of Democracy in the United States. As activists\, organizers\, community leaders\, and social justice organizations build strategies to defend and advance civil rights in the midst of rising authoritarianism\, it will be helpful for all of us to understand the larger context within which all of these are happening. \nIn this moment\, it is important for us to step back and understand how authoritarianism in the U.S. is part of a global phenomena and pattern of autocratization that’s been happening for decades now\, across different countries and places. In this session\, speakers will share data\, research\, and stories that demonstrate historical and global trends related to democracy\, autocratization\, and racial justice. Field experts and organizers from the US mainland and territories\, Indigenous communities\, Hungary\, and the Philippines will share insights to inform our work of defending and rebuilding democracy. \nWhat do historical and global trends tell us about the path forward? Can we reverse the country’s rapid decline into autocracy? Where does our collective hope lie? With this session\, we hope to invite attendees to thread the connections of our struggles and strategies across countries\, thereby growing seeds of global solidarity. In weaving our different analysis of autocracy\, democracy\, and white supremacy across places\, time\, and communities\, we hope to sharpen our approaches\, solutions\, and the lens that shape our strategies. \n  \nDemocracyIs: Cultural and Narrative Change for Multiracial Democracy Jul 30\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT \nSughey Ramirez \nAutocracy thrives on division and isolation. It is not an accident that opposition actors have taken advantage of the country’s individualist culture to create wedges between impacted communities and movements\, thus making it hard to organize for racial justice and democracy. We need a massive cultural and narrative change that will bring about solidarity against harmful systems. This conclusion of the series will also launch the Cultural Week of Action and bring together performers and artists who will help us reimagine democracy through their genius and creativity. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/raceand-democracy-series-reimagining-the-next-250-years/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K - The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
DESCRIPTION:This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. \n\n\n🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS — ALL AT HANA HOUSE 🏰 \nNew York’s most immersive K-beauty & culture experience is here for the summer — and it’s back better than ever ✨ \nHaus of K is a space where discovery meets culture: get personalized skin & color analysis from top-tier brands\, join tea omakase tastings\, try on traditional Hanbok\, learn K-dessert secrets\, and connect with a community of people who love Korean culture as much as you do. \nNew experiences\, new brands\, new reasons to come back — every single week. \nWHAT’S WAITING INSIDE \n✦ Curated K-Beauty Lounge: Top-tier brands\, personalized skin & color analysis\, and pro K-makeup masterclasses\n✦ Immersive Cultural Workshops: Exclusive tea omakase tastings\, custom jewelry making\, and traditional Hanbok wearing experiences\n✦ K-Café & Desserts: Sip on trendy Korean drinks and indulge in iconic treats (plus\, learn the secrets yourself in our K-dessert making classes)\n✦ Wellness & Movement: Reset with regular yoga sessions\, K-wellness programming\, and community running clubs\n✦ The Energy: All-day lounge vibes\, community networking\, and live DJ sets \nHANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE \nThose who opt for the HANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE will receive K-Beauty Products + Complimentary Drink/Hana House T-Shirt + Raffle entry to Hana House sponsor giveaways including brands from Coca Cola\, Hachette\, Penguin Random House\, Igloo\, and more! \nGRAND OPENING EXCLUSIVES \nJune 13 & 14: First 30 guests in line each day receive a curated PR gift bag packed with handpicked K-beauty goodies. \nJune 13–20: First 100 guests receive an exclusive key 🗝️— unlocking special discounts\, perks\, and surprise benefits all summer long. A new batch drops daily — don’t sleep on it. \nHOURS \nJune 13: 10 am to 8 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 14–20: 11 am to 7 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 21–Aug 31: 10 am to 7 pm \nBrands include I’m From\, Apothe\, melixir\, TOCOBO\, VT\, ludient\, Laboreve\, LEPS\, PURE’AM\, Serumkind\, Haeskin\, fvrts\, SINSURU\, let’s kared\, roobliss\, breezytail\, LizK\, Dr. Eve\, and YYYLAB.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hana-house-presents-haus-of-k-the-ultimate-k-beauty-event-of-the-summer/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Shopping
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea \n\n\n\nSummer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs\, where gaming goes hand in hand with ramyun and snacks\, to cutting-edge K-beauty and dynamic pop culture\, It’s Time for K-Culture 2026 invites you to experience how Koreans embrace the season. \nStep into a one-of-a-kind immersive festival where Korean entertainment\, gaming\, food\, beauty\, tourism\, and fandom come together through interactive installations\, large-scale media experiences\, and hands-on activities. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Korean culture or discovering it for the first time\, Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea offers an unforgettable journey into Korea’s most exciting summer traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurated by Hee Sung Cho \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Dates & Hours\nWednesday\, July 8 – Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm) \n📍 Venue\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n\n\n\n🗓️ Wed\, July 8 – Sat\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm)\n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n✨Dive into K-Sanctuary: PC Bang & Snack Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – Aug 22 |  KCCNY Gallery (2F)\n➡️ where you and/or friends gather can play and discover Korea’s vibrant gaming culture\n➡️ complimentary Nongshim ramen/snacks sampling on selected activation days\, wsl \n✨ Glow & Go: K-Beauty & Tourism Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – 29\, Aug 6 – 22 |  KCCNY Atrium (1F)\n➡️ Explore a curated selection of skincare from five leading K-beauty brands from Amorepacific—Laneige\, Innisfree\, Aestura\, Hanyul\, and IOPE.\n➡️ Learn more about some of Korea’s most beautiful places to visit from Imagine Your Korea Tourism zone \n✨ BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK: ARMY ‘MADANG’\nAug 1 – 3 (11am-7pm) | KCCNY Atrium (1F)\, Theater (B1)\n➡️ packed with interactive sponsor booths offering unique\, immersive experiences. \n✨ NapRyang: Midnight Scream in NY\nAugust 6 – 21 |  KCCNY Theater (B1)\n🗓️ Screening Schedule- RSVP link coming soon\n8/6 (Thu)\, 9pm- Salmokji: Whispering Water\n8/7 (Fri)\, 9pm- A Tale of Two Sisters\n8/20 (Thu)\, 9pm- The Wailing\n8/21 (Fri)\, 9pm- My Daughter Is a Zombie
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/its-time-for-k-culture-2026/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:Korean Language & Culture Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join our Korean Language & Culture Workshops this July for fun and interactive learning in an immersive virtual environment. \n🎵 Korean Through K-Pop Workshop\nThu\, July 16\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📢 Korean For Travel Workshop\nTue\, July 21\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n📺 Korean Through Drama Workshop\nTue\, July 28\, 2026 | 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom \n*Recording available if absent for each workshop.\n*Each workshop features new content\, different from previous workshops in June.\n*Instruction will be provided in both English and Korean. \nLimited spots available — sign up before they’re full! More information at the link in bio. \nThe Korea Society is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan\, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness\, understanding\, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korean-language-culture-workshops/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
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SUMMARY:Transforming the Future Through Narrative Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Artists have long used creative expression to challenge dominant narratives\, build community\, and inspire collective action. Today\, artists are finding new ways to connect with people through digital platforms\, public spaces\, and emerging forms of storytelling that invite participation and dialogue. Asian American Futures’ July online learning session\, part of the Narrative Transformations Toward Our Future series\, will feature artists who are using their work to reach people in new places\, spark meaningful conversations\, and strengthen community through innovative approaches to storytelling. \nJoin us for Session 3: Artists Building Community\, part of our Transforming the Future Through Narrative Interventions online learning series. Hear from Jenny Yang and Kitty Hu as they explore how artists use storytelling to build community\, spark meaningful conversations\, and inspire action. \n👀 More speakers will be announced soon\, stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/transforming-the-future-through-narrative-interventions/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T203000
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SUMMARY:Visual Artists Summer Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and members from Asianish for mingling\, light bites\, and a chance to learn about our communities! \nIn addition to meeting other Asian American visual artists and cultural workers\, you’ll have a chance to learn about opportunities that support Asian American creatives—staff from A4 and members from Asianish will share information on their programs\, professional development opportunities\, and community gatherings. Light bites graciously provided by Little Kirin. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Space is limited\, and RSVP is required. \nAccessibility:\nFront Entrance: The front entrance has three steps and a wheelchair ramp. The front doors open to a width of 6’ and are not automatic. There is an elevator to the 7th floor. \nBathroom: The door to the 7th floor bathroom is 31” wide and is not automatic. The bathroom is 88” x 85.5”\, with a sink height of 34”. \nGeneral: The 7th floor has central A/C and countertops that are 3’ tall. Attendees will have access to the 7th floor deck\, which does not have any stairs or ledges. \nIf you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least two weeks before the event. \nAbout Asianish\nAsianish was founded in March 2018 by Maia Cruz Palileo\, Sara Jimenez\, Gabriel de Guzman\, and Cecile Chong as a common space for people of Asian descent working in the field of visual art. Since then\, Asianish has evolved into a growing network of artists\, curators\, writers\, and cultural workers who gather through exhibitions\, studio visits\, public programs\, meals\, and informal conversations that foster solidarity\, visibility\, and exchange. They acknowledge the multi-racial\, multi-ethnic identities shared and honor and respect different intersections. Asianish is interested in holding space for these hybridized identities that sometimes overlap and are also incredibly unique and specific to each individual. They recognize each other as invaluable resources for growth\, strength\, and wisdom. Through sharing practices\, experiences\, and ideas\, Asianish intends to deepen connections individually and collectively to strengthen and support community within and beyond Asianish. @asianish2018 \nAbout A4\nAsian American Arts Alliance (A4) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring greater representation\, equity\, and opportunities for Asian American artists and cultural organizations through resource sharing\, promotion\, and community building. Since 1983\, A4 has sought to unify\, promote\, and represent the artistic and cultural producers of one of New York City’s fastest-growing populations. We are a diverse alliance of artists\, organizations\, and arts supporters who believe that working together as a pan-ethnic\, multidisciplinary community is essential to nurturing the development of artists and arts groups. A4 serves as a thoughtful convener of the Asian American cultural workforce around issues of race\, identity\, and artmaking and provides a critical voice for this community. We are the only service organization in the country dedicated to the professional development of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists in all disciplines.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/visual-artists-summer-mixer/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260721T133617Z
CREATED:20260717T080240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T133617Z
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SUMMARY:The Subconscious as Muse: A Workshop with Swati Sudarsan
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on the generative potential of our subconscious creativities. Over a two-hour session\, we will first learn about the Jungian concepts of collective unconscious\, synchronicity\, and universal archetypes. We will use three different artist’s interpretations of tarot decks as prompts for a journaling exercise that will help us come up with characters\, and then a narrative for them. Then\, we will make word braids\, using strips of paper made of cut up interviews and poems by artists we admire. We will use these braids to create word banks\, and then draw on AAWW archival materials including poems\, testimonies\, and documents that trace the history of Asian American migration and belonging to inspire political poems that speak to immigration law\, resistance\, and the long fight for dignity and rights.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-subconscious-as-muse-a-workshop-with-swati-sudarsan/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW)\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop,Writing
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