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SUMMARY:Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organized annually\, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming\, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing\, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with us. Thus\, CUTF also provides a unique opportunity for Taiko artists of all levels and from around the country to socialize and play together\, assisting the exchange of knowledge between groups and overall strengthening the Taiko community in the USA. Specifically\, our two community performances provide a very special time for new and experienced musicians to share the stage in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages interaction and learning.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/columbia-university-taiko-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Lerner Hall)\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
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SUMMARY:Mukja: Let’s Eat!
DESCRIPTION:Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More with Judy Joo \nIn Korean pop culture\, as in Korean life\, food plays a starring role. From Instagram-ready dalgona coffee to cheese-filled\, sugar-sprinkled corndogs\, Korean trends are taking over\, both on-screen and in the kitchen. The groundbreaking global sensation KPop Demon Hunters dethroned the captivating survival drama Squid Game as Netflix’s most-watched title ever\, with the film collaborating with Nongshim Shin Ramyun to release limited-edition instant noodles inspired by its characters. Watching idols savor their favorite dishes or drama characters gather around sizzling stews and late-night snacks stirs a craving—not just to taste the food\, but to \nbring the dishes into your own kitchen and relive the moment bite by bite. From jjajangmyeon shared over office lunches to fiery tteokbokki eaten on street corners and the now-famous jjapaguri from Parasite\, the food in these stories has become just as unforgettable as the characters themselves\, sparking the same reaction from viewers everywhere: what is that\, and where can I get it? \nIn MUJKA: LET’S EAT!: Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More\, chef\, restaurateur\, television personality\, and Korean cuisine expert Judy Joo recreates the dishes viewers keep spotting across Korean dramas\, films\, and the world of K-pop. With more than 80 recipes\, Joo shows how to cook the foods they have been seeing on screen\, from late-night noodle dishes and street food favorites to comforting stews\, sizzling barbecue\, and café sweets. Along the way\, she opens up the building blocks of Korean cooking\, introducing the ingredients and techniques that give these dishes their distinctive flavor\, including staples like gochujang\, doenjang\, sesame oil\, and kimchi. And MUJKA: LET’S EAT! is more than a collection of beloved\, sought-after dishes: Judy brings the perspective of a chef who has spent her career championing Korean cuisine\, guiding readers through the flavors\, traditions\, and everyday cooking that sit behind the scenes of the meals audiences keep noticing on screen and give rich cultural context to the food trends taking the world by storm. It’s a cookbook\, yes\, but it’s also a way into the meals that have become one of the most memorable parts of the Korean Wave. \nIn her conversation with Juju Chang\, an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline\,” Judy Joo will discuss her career and the latest book. \nAbout the Speaker \nJudy Joo is a chef\, restaurateur\, author\, entrepreneur\, and television personality. A bestselling cookbook author\, her titles include K-Quick\, Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food\, and Korean Food Made Simple. She is a TV regular\, dishing out culinary wisdom on The Today Show\,  Good Morning America\,  The Talk\, and Food Network in the USA\, while popping up on UK favorites like Saturday Kitchen\,  Sunday Brunch\, and James Martin’s Saturday Morning.  She has been featured in The New York Times\, People\, The Financial Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Times\, and Food & Wine magazine. \nJudy is CEO and co-founder of Seoul Bird\, a London mainstay for Korean street food with locations in New York and Edinburgh\, Judy was the first female Iron Chef in the UK and the second worldwide. Through her restaurants\, media work\, and writing\, Judy has spent years introducing Korean food and culture to audiences around the world. \nAbout the Moderator \nJuju Chang is an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline.” She also reports regularly for “Good Morning America” and “20/20.” Chang’s decades-long career has been recognized with numerous awards\, including multiple Emmy’s\, Gracie’s\, a DuPont\, a Murrow and Peabody awards. In 2017\, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Front Page Awards.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mukja-lets-eat/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T203000
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye Special Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame \nGet ready for laughter\, tears\, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show\, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR\, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Fest run and a US tour presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. \nTIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily\, her immigrant Chinese mother. Kaye defies her mother’s dreams that she play Carnegie Hall by age 12 and\, instead\, applies her classical piano knowledge to shred guitar as slutty Slash in an all-girl Guns N’ Roses cover band called “Guns N’ Hoses” (with the slogan “Welcome to the Vajungle!”).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye-special-live-show/
LOCATION:The Venue @ Hard Rock Hotel\, 159 West 48th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261022T161010Z
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SUMMARY:DOC NYC World Premiere: What Happened to Danny
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE When 19-year-old Chinatown native Danny Chen dies while serving in Afghanistan\, the official account raises troubling questions for the family who knew his ambitions and devotion to loved ones. As disturbing details surrounding his final weeks emerge\, his grieving parents and New York community mobilize to uncover the truth. Both an intimate investigation and stirring portrait of collective resistance\, the film honors a young life while confronting racism\, institutional power\, and the difficult pursuit of accountability. – Ruth Somalo \nThe first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong; producer/editor Samuel J. Rong; and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang\, Banny Chen\, and Jacky Wong Tik. \nThe second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer ManSee Kong\, producer/editor Samuel J. Rong\, and protagonists Elizabeth OuYang and Banny Chen. \nIn-Person Dates:\nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 7:15 PM @ IFC Center\nMonday\, November 16\, 2026 6:20 PM @ Village East by Angelika \nOnline Dates:\nMonday\, November 16 – Sunday\, November 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/doc-nyc-world-premiere-what-happened-to-danny/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
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DTSTAMP:20261026T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the documentary film “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story\,” which follows one Queens-based photographer’s epic quest to document Asian American history\, culture\, and activism for five decades. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice\,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations.  This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with the film’s Director Jennifer Takaki\, Executive Producer George Hirose\, and Producer Linda Lew Woo. \nJoin the discussion virtually: Meeting ID: 844 0242 0708\nPasscode: 118915 https://queenslib.org/4dprSJx
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-screening-panel-discussion-photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261027T202432Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown’s Holiday Market is back! \n⏱️ Market Hours: Thu 12-6\, Fri 12-8\, Sat 12-8\, Sun 12-6 \nJoin us for festive & merry shopping while supporting local\, small businesses\, makers\, and brands that make celebrate the uniqueness and strength of Chinatown & the AAPI community. Think handmade gifts\, holiday treats\, local eats\, and plenty of good cheer. \nWhether you’re crossing off your gift list or just soaking up the holiday spirit\, stop by to join us in the heart of Chinatown. 💚 \nMore details and a full vendor / pop-up lineup coming soon. Start compiling those shopping lists\, and tag a friend you’re bringing along.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/welcome-to-chinatowns-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chinatown,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20260907T045840Z
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SUMMARY:Saigon
DESCRIPTION:In a bustling restaurant in both 1950s Vietnam and 1990s France\, strangers gather to eat\, drink\, sing\, argue\, remember\, and mourn. Across decades and continents\, lives intersect as people reckon with exile\, longing\, and the lasting impact of history. \nCreated by acclaimed director Caroline Guiela Nguyen\, Saigon is an epic and deeply personal portrait of migration\, memory\, and belonging. As characters search for lost homes\, lost loves\, and lost versions of themselves\, ordinary encounters unfold into a sweeping story of resilience and connection. \nBy turns intimate and expansive\, joyful and heartbreaking\, Saigon is a richly diverse theatrical experience that celebrates the lives shaped by movement across borders and generations.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/saigon/
LOCATION:St. Ann’s Warehouse\, 45 Water Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260710T190059Z
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SUMMARY:American Hagwon: A Conversation with Min Jin Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join internationally acclaimed author Min Jin Lee for a special evening celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new novel\, American Hagwon. \nFrom the bestselling author of Pachinko comes an epic\, deeply moving saga that follows a Korean family across Seoul\, Sydney\, and California’s Orange County from 1992 to 2007. Through the lives of the Koh family and those around them\, Lee explores the pursuit of opportunity\, the pressures of academic achievement\, the impact of economic upheaval\, and the enduring bonds between parents and children. \nAt the heart of the novel is the world of the hagwon—Korea’s private education system and a powerful symbol of ambition\, sacrifice\, and social mobility. As fortunes rise and fall against the backdrop of the Asian financial crisis and the Korean diaspora experience\, American Hagwon asks timeless questions about identity\, success\, family\, and what ultimately makes a good life. In this special live conversation\, Min Jin Lee will discuss the inspiration behind her sweeping new novel\, her creative process\, and the themes that have made her one of the most important literary voices of our time. A book signing will follow the program. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from the celebrated author of Pachinko as she introduces her most ambitious work yet. \nTickets: $15 + fees (Event Ticket Only); $45 + fees (Event Ticket + Copy of American Hagwon\, Pick-Up at Kew & Willow Books in Kew Gardens); $51 + fees (Event Ticket + Copy of American Hagwon\, U.S. Shipping Included). \nBook pick-up and shipping will begin on September 29\, 2026\, the official publication date of American Hagwon. Limited signed editions by Min Jin Lee available—don’t wait\, order now! \nPlease note that discounts on tickets are only available for Queens College students. With a valid QC student ID\, Queens College students receive 50% off the Event Ticket. The student discount is available for in-person purchases at the KCA Box Office only. Students may also purchase the Event Ticket + Book Pick-Up option; though the 50% discount applies to the Event Ticket portion only. Instead of picking up the book at Kew & Willow Books\, Queens College students will receive their book at Colden Auditorium on the day of the event. \nFor any additional questions\, please contact our Box Office at (718) 793-8080.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/american-hagwon-a-conversation-with-min-jin-lee/
LOCATION:Queens College – Colden Auditorium\, 153-49 Reeves Avenue\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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