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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260522T200133Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260626T063405Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260716T022937Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260731T191726Z
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SUMMARY:49th Asian American International Film Festival with discount (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Asian CineVision (ACV). \n \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all tickets.\nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE & TICKETS \nJoin Asian CineVision (ACV) for the highly anticipated 49th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) in New York City and virtually from Thursday\, July 30-Sunday\, August 9. This year’s festival features a diverse line-up of films that delve into themes of love\, relationships\, and grief. Festival highlights include: \n\nOPENING NIGHT (Thursday\, July 30) – The NYC premiere of Indonesian supernatural drama Levitating\, a Sundance 2026 selection directed by Wregas Bhanuteja about spiritual possession and fighting against gentrification. The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director and the opening night reception. \nCHRISTINE CHOY TRIBUTE + RETROSPECTIVE (Sunday\, August 2) –  The festival celebrates the life and work of Christine Choy\, one of Asian CineVisions founders\, with screenings of Fei Tan and Ha Ha Shanghai and a discussion featuring Choy’s friends\, students\, and collaborators. \nCLOSING NIGHT (Sunday\, August 9) – The festival closes with an uplifting sports documentary that rivals the uplifting sports summer New Yorkers have been experiencing. Hoop Like This directed by Shubhangi Shekhar\, is a film that explores the emotional and physical demands placed on the world’s first professional Indian basketball team.\n\nAccessibility\, safety\, and health: The festival’s community agreement is available on its website. For questions or access needs\, please contact info@asiancinevision.org. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-49th-asian-american-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple venues
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260729T120613Z
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SUMMARY:929 Sunday Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras\, artists\, and genres. \nCome rediscover the music you grew up with through our sound system\, with every set curated entirely from physical media (CDs and vinyl records) \n⏰Schedule:\n8/2 Jolin v.s. Elva Night curated by @ray.tj.tsou\n8/9 80s Canto-Pop Night curated by @ahhyoooonglin\n8/23 Taiwanese Funk & Disco Night curated by @kimbynyc\n8/30 2000s Canto-Pop Night curated by @haoranchen_
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/929-sunday-music-club/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260804T023451Z
CREATED:20260804T023451Z
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SUMMARY:929 Wednesday Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August\, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. \n🎺Upcoming Schedule\n08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music\n08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid\n08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial\n08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n \n📍 56 E 41st Street\n☎️ Every Wednesday\n📀 First show 7:00PM\n💿 Second show 9:00PM \n$10 music charge per guest
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/929-wednesday-jazz-club/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260722T155127Z
CREATED:20260614T045321Z
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
DESCRIPTION:The 36th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is currently scheduled for August 8-9\, 2026. In the year of the Horse\, we look forward to an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture\, thrilling dragon boat races\, and family-friendly fun. As always our festival is free admission\, rain or shine at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens\, NY. \nA Weekend of Races\, Performances\, and More!\nWhether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine\, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-hong-kong-dragon-boat-festival-in-new-york-2/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260722T171623Z
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SUMMARY:Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two exciting days of Japanese summer fun at the Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026 at our New Jersey store! \nExperience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring delicious festival foods\, refreshing drinks\, family-friendly games\, and cultural performances. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the summer with us! \nCome in your yukata and enjoy an authentic Japanese summer festival experience! \nEvent Dates & Time\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n🎶 Bon Odori (Traditional Japanese Folk Dance)\nStarts around 3:00 PM \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n🥁 Taiko Drum Performance\nStarts around 3:00 PM \nLocation\nMitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey\nParking Lot Behind Building B \nFestival Highlights\n🍢 Japanese Festival Food & Refreshments \nEnjoy a variety of authentic Japanese festival favorites\, including:\nYakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)\nYakisoba\nTakoyaki\nKaraage Chicken Skewers\nWagyu Gyoza\nGrilled Seafood\nCool off with refreshing treats and beverages:\nShaved Ice\nShikuwasa Slushies\nFresh Lemonade\nPocari Sweat\nRamune Soda\nAnd more!\n🎯 Games & Family Fun \nEnjoy classic Japanese festival games for all
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mitsuwa-summer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Mitsuwa Marketplace\, 595 River Rd\, Edgewater\, NJ\, 07020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Festival,Food
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260723T021314Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Tea
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s biggest tea party is back for round two! 🍵🎯 \nJoin us for two full days of tea\, games\, and summer fun as Smorgasburg and @theblpexperience bring the Festival of Tea back to Williamsburg and Prospect Park—powered by @square and in partnership with @browngirlmag. \nCome sip your way through a lineup of special guest tea vendors\, discover new favorites\, try exclusive collaborations\, and play your way through activities from a lineup of participating vendors throughout the day. \nTea vendors:\n🍵 @kolkatachaico\n🧋 @pyochai\n🌿 @drinkwakari\n🍋 @daetea.co\n🫖 @drinklacha\n🧉 @tagmonyc \nActivity vendors:\n✍️ @taisan.nyc\n🎨 @ludoghar\n🫧 @mehendibymonika\n🎲 and more! \nTea is the main attraction\, but the games are what turn it into a full-day party. \nBring your friends\, choose your first pour\, and come ready to play. \n📍 Williamsburg · Saturday\, August 8\n📍 Prospect Park · Sunday\, August 9\n⏰ 11AM–6PM\n🎟️ Free entry
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/festival-of-tea/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260810T025706Z
CREATED:20260731T114241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T025706Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Storytelling Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From August 8 to 18\, 2026\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August\, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema\, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th\, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is here to cultivate the creation and viewership of projects featuring our under-told stories. The Festival celebrates stories from within the Chinatown community and informs our next generations of storytellers to come.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-storytelling-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T030000
DTSTAMP:20260720T201718Z
CREATED:20260720T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201718Z
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SUMMARY:Hanami Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hanami Nights returns to New York for another night of pan-Asian club culture. The city that started it\, the artists shaping the sound\, all night long. \nLO3TUS. JOKAH. NARI. SERENITY. Sat Aug 8 at 00:00\, Long Island City. \nLocation: 00:00 · Long Island City · Doors 10PM · 21+
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hanami-nights/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260726T232115Z
CREATED:20260726T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T232115Z
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SUMMARY:Bon Odori Festival
DESCRIPTION:No admission fees\, and anybody can participate. Traditional Bon Folk dancing and Japanese cultural presentation. There will be performance of Soh Daiko and it will be a good opportunity to learn about Japanese culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bon-odori-festival/
LOCATION:New York Buddhist Church\, 331 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260805T033355Z
CREATED:20260805T033259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T033355Z
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SUMMARY:From Queens with Love: Writers on the Borough that Inspired Them
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the World’s Borough Bookshop’s third anniversary\, these native Queens writers will share how growing up here shaped their lives\, writing\, and art. \nAlvin Eng\, author of Our Laundry\, Our Town \nHeather Eng\, author of Double Happiness \nSylvia Chen\, author of Tricky Chopsticks and Sparkles for Sunny \nHeather Eng is a third-generation Chinese American writer who grew up in Queens\, New York. She graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree\, and worked as a newspaper writer\, web editor\, and senior marketing leader in the tech industry. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and daughter. DOUBLE HAPPINESS is her first novel. \nAlvin Eng is a native Queens author/playwright\, songwriter\, educator and performer who is thrilled to be part of a second event at WBB! As a New York Public Library Long-Term Fellow\, he began researching a companion book to his acclaimed memoir\, OUR LAUNDRY\, OUR TOWN: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond. His next book\, BOW’RY BUM: Searching for Grandfather\, Burroughs and Punk\, examines the profound impact of The Opium Wars and opium on the Chinese diaspora in NYC of his grandfather’s generation as well as on the 1970s “heroin chic” punk/counterculture of his own formative years­­. Plays and solo performance works have been seen Off-Broadway\, in Paris\, Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China. Currently developing a solo acoustic punk raconteur performance piece\, “Here Comes Johnny Yen Again (or How I Kicked Punk).” \nSylvia Chen born and raised in Queens\, New York\, is the award-winning author of picture books Tricky Chopsticks and Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story. She loves crafting picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-queens-with-love-writers-on-the-borough-that-inspired-them/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T173000
DTSTAMP:20260728T190951Z
CREATED:20260728T190710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190951Z
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SUMMARY:DCTV Screening w/ Q&A: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:“Chinatown Storytelling Festival: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown” showcases Think!Chinatown’s history of storytelling projects as the organization is reaching its 10 year anniversary. To mark this milestone\, we’ll be pulling treasures from the Think!Chinatown’s archives and premier a new animated short. Join us for this special retrospective on Think!Chinatown’s decade-long work. \n\n\nSun Aug 9\, 3:30pm: Post-Screening Q&A with Yin Kong 邝海音 (Executive Director/Co-Founder\, Think!Chinatown) and Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan 關凱瑤 aka yiuyiu 瑶瑶 (Storytelling Team Lead & resident DJ\, Think!Chinatown)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dctv-screening-w-qa-through-the-years-with-thinkchinatown/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T175700
DTSTAMP:20260807T075454Z
CREATED:20260729T113459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T075454Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:This film will be screened in-person only.  Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian\, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket \nA Q&A will follow the screening\, with writer/director/producer Valerie Soe\, producer Lila Yomtoob\, and participant Kristina Wong. It will be modified by AAIFF Programming Director Kris Montello. \nTHE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD RESISTANCE PLAYBOOK looks at a collective of mostly Asian American and BIPOC women sewists who saved the world during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. In March 2020\, due to the Trump administration’s botched response to the pandemic\, healthcare workers were scrambling for PPE. From this chaos the Auntie Sewing Squad emerged. \nFor the Aunties\, sewing and donating masks was not just about public health\, it was a way to address feminism\, anti-racism\, allyship\, and destroying white supremacy. As Sun Tze wrote\, “On desperate ground\, fight.” During the pandemic we were desperate ground in the battle against COVID-19\, and the Aunties continued to fight\, to save lives. \nContent warning: death\, racism\, strong language\, violence \n\nValerie Soe is a filmmaker\, writer\, and artist whose work has won awards and exhibited at venues worldwide. Her documentary\, LOVE BOAT: TAIWAN (2019) won the Audience Award at the Urban Nomad Film Festival in Taipei and played to sold-out festival audiences across North America and in Taiwan. Her most recent documentary\, THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD RESISTANCE PLAYBOOK (2026) premiered in May 2026. She is a Professor in the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-the-auntie-sewing-squad-resistance-playbook/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T223000
DTSTAMP:20260807T080427Z
CREATED:20260729T115829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T080427Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Hoop Like This: Closing Night Screening & Reception (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:We are incredibly excited to close our 49th annual Asian American International Film Festival with the East Coast Premiere of HOOP LIKE THIS. The runtime of the film is 100 minutes. \nThis film will be screened in-person only. Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian\, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket \nDirected by Shubhangi Shekhar \nHOOP LIKE THIS traces the rise of the world’s first professional Indian basketball team\, where 12 players risk their careers\, reputation\, and identity to redefine who belongs in the game. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with director Shubhangi Shekhar and key cast member Gautam Kapur. \nAfterwards\, come join us for a reception at Linen Hall (101 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY 10003) at 8:30 PM ET. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to win some raffle prizes!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-hoop-like-this-closing-night-screening-reception/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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