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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition\, Fashion\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. \nThe New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New York City\, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which the individuals who wear and create saris have straddled tradition\, culture\, and modernity in their work\, art\, and lives. The exhibition tells the stories of who wears saris\, the relationship between saris and identities\, and how they’ve evolved over time. \nThe New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City from the Gilded Age to the present day\, beginning with the little known history of Coney Island’s first theme park and culminating with the vibrant communities that are home to the South Asian diaspora today. Offering a unique history of migrant communities and gender in New York City\, the exhibition explores how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-exhibit-new-york-sari-a-journey-through-tradition-fashion-and-identity/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260423T115416
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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:CryptoAI Summit 2026: The Singularity is Here?
DESCRIPTION:CryptoAI Summit 2026 is the premier forum exploring the strategic convergence of AI and Blockchain\, organized by Bitpush and China Institute of America. In 2026\, as speculation gives way to utility\, we move beyond the noise to examine the AI revolution. The summit dissects global competition\, the recalibration of market valuations\, and the structural tensions between unprecedented efficiency and the systemic “bubbles” of rapid automation. Simultaneously\, the summit deconstructs the maturing Crypto landscape. We analyze the evolution of institutional market cycles and the definitive shift toward real-world adoption and on-chain financial logic. By bridging these two forces\, the summit investigates whether the union of AI and Crypto is a fundamental necessity for decentralized intelligence or a critical alignment for the next era of global digital infrastructure. \nCI members can receive a complimentary ticket with code CIFREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nConference Schedule \n\n\n\n14:30\nRegistration & Networking\nConnect with industry pioneers and visionaries to kick off the summit.\n\n\n15:00\nOpening Remarks \n\nMay Liu\, Managing Editor\, Bitpush\n\n\n\n\n15:30\nPanel Discussion #1 AI Is Taking Over——And We’re Letting It \n\nSusan Feng\, Director of Programs\, China Institute of America (moderator)\nDr. Tao Cheng\, Managing Director at Golden Seeds; former executive at BlackRock\, SVB & Ally Financial\nKen Huang\, AI Book Author\, CEO & Chief AI Officer (CAIO) of DistributedApps.ai\nSeamon Chan\, Founding Partner at Palm Drive Capital\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n16:15\nPanel Discussion #2 Web 4.0 (Crypto + AI): Building the Autonomous Future \n\nKathryn Zhao\, Global Head of Electronic Trading\, Cantor Fitzgerald (moderator)\nDavid Hirsch\, Partner at McGuireWoods & Former SEC Enforcement Official\nHan Liu\, Founder and CEO of BitFi\nChad Liang\, Executive Vice President\, BitMart\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n17:00\nPanel Discussion #3 Crypto’s Next Phase: Stablecoins\, On-Chain Markets & New Financial Infrastructure \n\nMay Liu\, Managing Editor\, Bitpush (moderator)\nKelly Ye\, Deputy CIO\, Avenir Group\nChaz\, Founding Engineer\, Solayer\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced…\n\n\n18:00\nVIP Afterparty & Networking
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cryptoai-summit-2026-the-singularity-is-here/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Dance: Edible Tales: Ho’oulu
DESCRIPTION:Edible Tales by Dancers Unlimited explores cultural heritage\, social justice and environmental\nsustainability through a bi-coastal food lens from Hawai’i and NYC. \nPart of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-edible-tales-hooulu/
LOCATION:Ellen Stewart Theatre\, 66 East 4th Street\, 2nd floor\, New York\, NY\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:La MaMa Kids: Hula Magic / Storytelling Through Dance
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to experience the beauty\, rhythm\, and storytelling of traditional hula in this joyful\, hands-on workshop led by Kumu Hula ʻAuliʻi Aweau. Through movement\, chant\, and cultural learning\, keiki will explore how hula shares stories of nature\, place\, and community. This interactive session introduces basic hula steps\, hand motions\, and the meaning behind the dance while nurturing confidence\, creativity\, and respect for Hawaiian culture. The workshop is welcoming to all experience levels and encourages children to move\, learn\, and connect through the spirit of aloha. Perfect for young dancers\, curious learners\, and families interested in experiencing the living tradition of hula.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/la-mama-kids-hula-magic-storytelling-through-dance/
LOCATION:La Mama – Community Arts Space\, ‍74 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,In Person
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SUMMARY:Variety Show: disOrientalism part 9: Lucky Numbers
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular all-star variety show to celebrate the Year of the Horse and AAPI heritage month. Comedy\, cabaret\, and music from the city’s most accomplished award-winning AAPI performers-from Broadway to Lincoln Center to the Grammy Stage to the Tony Awards to the best of downtown clubs. The show is curated and hosted by New York’s triple-threat dragon ladies – comedienne/spoken word artist Kate Siahaan-Rigg and child star-turned-Broadway-actress Olivia Oguma. This program lasts about 75 minutes and is guaranteed to boost your immunity against boredom\, inaction\, xenophobia\, orientalism\, and ill-advised bowl cuts. \nARKAI is a GRAMMY® award-winning\, genre-defying string duo that bridges the classical and the contemporary\, weaving cinematic soundscapes with electrifying virtuosity into epic performances around the world. Graduates of The Juilliard School\, ARKAI’s trailblazing journey includes major prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall\, GRAMMY® Museum\, Lakers NBA Playoffs\, EMMY Awards\, and TED Talks. Their versatility has led to collaborations with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle\, opening for GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste\, tours with celebrity violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and chart-topping releases with pianist Tony Ann. ARKAI’s sophomore album Brightside recently won a GRAMMY® Award in the Best Contemporary Instrumental category. \n\nTHE DYNASTIES This all-Asian\, female-presenting cabaret dance group honors the legacy of Asian performers who graced the nightclubs of San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Golden Age of nightlife. \nWhat began as a tribute has grown into a bold\, contemporary expression of Asian identity and performance. The dancers\, each rooted in different styles and cultural lineages\, reflect the vast diversity of the Asian diaspora. Together\, they bring a rich tapestry of movement\, perspective\, and presence—offering audiences an experience that is both nostalgic and radically new. \nThe Dynasties were Created by Preston Mui to celebrate Asian identity\, empower women\, and spark conversations about the Asian American experience through art\, music and dance. \nPooja Reddy is a Brooklyn-based comedy writer and stand-up comedian\, raised in rural Kentucky with roots in Hyderabad\, India. She began her career in Washington\, DC\, working for First Lady Michelle Obama followed by a role brokering public private partnerships at the United Nations Foundation – natural stepping stones to stand-up comedy. \n\nPooja is also the co-host of Kutti Gang\, a New York Times and Time Out New York recommended comedy show. Currently\, she is a member of The Public Theater’s 2025–2026 Joe’s Pub Working Group\, where she is developing her solo show\, Pooja Reddy is White Trash. Pooja’s writing and performances have been featured widely\, including in New York Magazine and in the 2025 Emmy-nominated special Voices Rising on PBS. \nPooja’s work blends comedy\, storytelling\, and cultural commentary through contributions to PBS’ ALL ARTS Network\, Disney’s Localish\, and through collaborations with organizations like Yellow Dot Studios and Doc Society. Off stage\, Pooja can usually be found catching up on shifts at her food co-op\, playing rummy\, or riding horses – still chasing the glory of her peak equestrian achievement: hobby horse champion of the 1999 Etoile Community Fair. \n\nKate Siahaan-Rigg (@kateriggnyc):  A star on the Manhattan comedy scene\, producer and co-host Kate Rigg graduated from Juilliard drama and immediately began moonlighting in comedy and spoken word club stages around the country\, bringing solo shows (Zombie Asian Moms\, Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show\, Kate’s Chink-O-Rama) and creating wild events like this one all over the city. By day\, she creates and produces comedy-based TV shows\, serves as creative director for OTRIFF- the nation’s only diversity film festival hosted by the Disability Community\,  is co-chair of the Joe’s Pub Council with Millicent Fortunoff\, and acts in plays. \n\nOlivia Oguma (@olioguma): Co-host and producer Olivia was the first Asian-American Young Cosette in Les Misérables and has been wowing New York audiences ever since in the Broadway casts of Mamma Mia\, A Christmas Carol\, Disney’s High School Musical\, Yellowface\, and several off-Broadway shows. She has appeared in many\, many productions of Miss Saigon (and zero productions of King and I. ) She does a lot of plays where she is usually crying or playing a 14-year-old\, and sometimes\, she plays a crying 14-year-old. She has also been on a bunch of TV shows where she usually plays the token Asian assistant who drops something at inopportune times. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Brunot
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/variety-show-disorientalism-part-9-lucky-numbers/
LOCATION:Public Theater -Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater,Variety Show
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SUMMARY:Music with Slant: Lucky FM 2
DESCRIPTION:Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes\, drums\, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps\, the International Hotel\, Vincent Chin\, and today. Performed viscerally through music\, dance\, and humor\, Slant finds unity amidst chaos in a celebration of community. \nSlant is the trio ensemble of Rick Ebihara\, Wayland Quintero\, and Perry Yung. In 1995\, Slant premiered Big Dicks\, Asian Men followed by other works through the 2000s that featured farcical themes punctuated by outlandish and poignant moments that audiences flocked to see at La MaMa and across the USA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-with-slant-lucky-fm-2/
LOCATION:The Club (La Mama)\, 74A East 4th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person,Music
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