BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Potluck Asian America - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Potluck Asian America
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Potluck Asian America
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20241121T201448Z
CREATED:20241121T201448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201448Z
UID:10000357-1738265400-1738269000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Our Laundry\, Our Town with Alvin Eng
DESCRIPTION:A talkback\, signing\, and live podcast recording.\n\n\nIn celebration of the recent Broadway revival of Our Town and the Lunar New Year\, The Drama Book Shop presents\, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications\, “Our Laundry\, Our Town ” – A talkback\, signing\, and live podcast recording. Author/playwright Alvin Eng will be joined in conversation by Shoshana Greenberg from The Thornton Wilder Society. \n \nAbout the Book \nOur Laundry\, Our Town is a memoir that decodes and processes the fractured urban oracle bones of Alvin Eng’s upbringing in Flushing\, Queens\, in the 1970s. Back then\, his family was one of the few immigrant Chinese families in a far-flung neighborhood in New York City. His parents had an arranged marriage and ran a Chinese hand laundry. From behind the counter of his parents’ laundry and within the confines of a household that was rooted in a different century and culture\, he sought to reconcile this insular home life with the turbulent yet inspiring street life that was all around them––from the faux martial arts of TV’s Kung Fu to the burgeoning underworld of the punk rock scene. \n \nIn the 1970s\, NYC\, like most of the world\, was in the throes of regenerating itself in the wake of major social and cultural changes resulting from the counterculture and civil rights movements. And by the 1980s\, Flushing had become NYC’s second Chinatown. But Eng remained one of the neighborhood’s few Chinese citizens who did not speak fluent Chinese. Finding his way in the downtown theater and performance world of Manhattan\, he discovered the under-chronicled Chinese influence on Thornton Wilder’s foundational Americana drama\, Our Town. This discovery became the unlikely catalyst for a psyche-healing pilgrimage to Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China—his ancestral home in southern China—that led to writing and performing his successful autobiographical monologue\, The Last Emperor of Flushing. Learning to tell his own story on stages around the world was what proudly made him whole. \n \nAbout the Author \nALVIN ENG a native NYC author/playwright\, educator and acoustic punk raconteur and was recently named a New York Public Library 2024-25 Long-Term Fellow. During his NYPL Long-Term Fellowship he will research The Opium Wars/opium’s impact on the Chinese diaspora and NYC’s 1970s punk/counterculture for his second memoir/nonfiction book\, Urban Oracle Bones. This research will be undertaken through the dual prisms of author William S. Burroughs’ character\, “Johnny Yen”––immortalized in Iggy Pop’s song\, “Lust For Life”––and Eng’s grandfather’s opium overdose in NYC’s Chinatown. The book will be an expansion of his monologue/song stage work\, HERE COMES JOHNNY YEN AGAIN and companion piece to his memoir\, OUR LAUNDRY\, OUR TOWN. Other books: THREE TREES (Alberto Giacometti historical drama published by No Passport Press); Tokens? The NYC Asian American Experience on Stage (oral history/performance text anthology). Plays and performances seen Off-Broadway\, Paris\, Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China. Honors include Fulbright Specialist Residency\, City University of Hong Kong; Visiting Professor MFA Creative Writing Program\, Queens College/CUNY; NYSCA/NYFA Fellowships. www.alvineng.com / @alvin.eng8 \n \nAbout the Moderator \nSHOSHANA GREENBERG is a lyricist\, librettist\, and theater journalist. She serves on the board of The Thornton Wilder Society and is also their newsletter editor and social media manager. Musicals: Lyrics for Days of Rage with Hyeyoung Kim and Lightning Man with Jeffrey Dennis Smith. Operas: Librettos for “The Community” with Kevin Cummines (named Best of 2019 by WQXR) and “Margaret” with Paulo Tirol\, both as part of the Opera Lab with NYU and American Opera Projects. Her songs have been heard at various venues from Lincoln Center to Joe’s Pub to the Duplex\, where she performed her one-woman show Not Coming Back. She was a Sokoloff Arts Fellow with Town Stages and Sokoloff Arts in 2018 and has written for American Theatre magazine\, The Interval\, and Women and Hollywood and served as a contributing editor for the musical theater publication\, Musical Theater Today. She also created and hosts the musical theater podcast Scene to Song and has an M.F.A. from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU and a B.A. from Barnard College.­ \n \nTHE THORNTON WILDER SOCIETY has the twofold purpose of supporting efforts which expand the literary legacy of Thornton Wilder and of encouraging projects which emphasize the timeless importance of literature and drama to world culture. The Thornton Wilder Society appeals to anyone who has an interest in the life and works of Thornton Wilder. The Society is international in its scope\, attracting Wilder fans\, scholars\, critics\, educators and theatrical professionals and amateurs from all over the world. The Society\, in short\, is of interest to all who love Wilder\, his work\, and his belief in the importance of art as a sustaining influence in the world. Penn State University Press publishes biannually the Thornton Wilder Journal containing scholarly articles\, reviews of significant productions\, pieces about Wilder’s life\, and other content of interest to Wilder scholars\, theatre artists\, educators\, and fans. We also keep members up to date on performances\, publications\, and Wilder-related events around the country via The Thornton Wilder Society Monthly Email. The Society has held three international conferences\, and sponsored panels at the annual American Literature Association conference. Our website makes available a wide range of resources for scholars\, teachers\, and theatre artists\, while our Facebook page keeps fans abreast of news and asks Wilder-related fun questions. Finally\, the Society periodically presents the Thornton Wilder Prize; past recipients include Russell Banks (2008)\, Robert MacNeil (2010)\, Rocco Landesman (2013)\, Paula Vogel (2015)\, and Donald Margulies (2018). \n \nWe kindly ask that you review the following information before reserving your spot: \nThis Eventbrite ticket is your reservation for the event. \nPlease note that the purchase of “Our Laundry\, Our Town ” ($18.95) or Alvin Eng’s play“Three Trees” (11.95) is required for entry. \nUpon arrival\, our team will direct you to the register to obtain your copy and complete your admission. \nThe store will begin welcoming guests at 7:15 pm.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-laundry-our-town-with-alvin-eng/
LOCATION:The Drama Book Shop\, 266 West 39th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5d6f074089ee8fb04d2a5513175a0eda.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20250130T081731Z
CREATED:20250123T081737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T081731Z
UID:10000951-1738260000-1738267200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Wigs and Spaces of Intimacy: Korean Migration and the American Street
DESCRIPTION:An Afro Asia Series Program with Min Kyung Lee.  \nPresented by the Institute of Fine Art. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nFollowing the Korean War\, the military government of South Korea supported industries to improve the dire post-war economic situation. Central to this strategy was to identify export goods that optimized local resources and knowledge\, and that targeted international markets. Among those exports were wigs\, and by the 1960s\, Seoul became the global center for wig manufacturing\, relying on its own female population for hair supplies and cheap labor. These wigs were exported to the US and specifically targeted the growing consumer market of African American women. Moreover\, wig stores were run by new Korean immigrants in urban neighborhoods that were in the process of becoming increasingly Black with white flight to the suburbs and red-lining practices. Parallel to the shifting racial and ethnic geographies in American cities\, South Korea also faced socio-political change in which the women toiling in wig factories started to protest their working conditions. Their political actions would eventually mark the beginning of the Korean democracy movement. This lecture by Professor Min Kyung Lee connects the migration stories of Koreans to those of African Americans\, focusing on their shared spatial practices in wig stores during the Cold War period in the US. \nMin Kyung Lee is associate professor and Chair of the Department of the Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr College. Her recent monograph\, The Tyranny of the Straight Line: Mapping Modern Paris (Yale University Press\, 2024) studied the relations between mapping and architecture in nineteenth-century Paris. Her research in this area brings together histories of orthography and quantification with theories of modern architectural and urban representations. Currently\, her work\, Mapping Wigs and Plywood centers on histories of post-war Korean migration as well as developing archival methods with and by diasporic communities. She is a co-founder of the Architecture and Migration group of the European Architectural History Network\, supported by the New Directions Mellon Foundation Fellowship\, and affiliated with research groups at the Courtauld in London and the Kunsthistorische Institut in Florence. \n*This event will not be livestreamed or recorded. \n  \nAccessibility note: The Institute of Fine Arts provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events should be made at least twoweeks before the date event. Please email ifa.events@nyu.edu for assistance. \n  \nImage: A photograph of of wigs at CJ Fashions. Photo by Min Kyung Lee\, Philadelphia 2023.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wigs-and-spaces-of-intimacy-korean-migration-and-the-american-street/
LOCATION:Institute of Fine Arts\, The James B. Duke House 1 East 78th Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MinKyungLee_2023_WigsAtCJFashion-Philadelphia_Detail_16-9-scaled-dzqViX.tmp_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T183000
DTSTAMP:20250126T194448Z
CREATED:20250123T081736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T194448Z
UID:10000950-1738170000-1738175400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Too Dark for the World: Oceania\, Anti-Colonialism\, and the Black Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Center for the Study of Africa and the African Diaspora. Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nQuito J. Swan’s talk\, Too Dark for the World\, explores Black internationalism and decolonization in Oceania. Drawing from archival research conducted across Oceania\, the Americas\, Africa\, and Europe\, it will discuss how Melanesian liberation struggles engaged Black Power\, Negritude\, and Pan-Africanism in their insurgent battles for self-determination. It is based on Swan’s Pasifika Black: Oceania\, Anticolonialism\, and the Africana World (NYU Press\, 2022)\, which was awarded ASALH’s 2023 Best Book in African American History prize. \nQuito J. Swan is professor of Africana Studies and History at The George Washington University. A public facing scholar of Black internationalism and the African Diaspora\, he has single authored three books–Pasifika Black: Oceania\, Anti-Colonialism and the African World (2022)\, Pauulu’s Diaspora: Black Internationalism and Environmental Justice (2020)\, and Black Power in Bermuda: The Struggle for Decolonization (2010). Pasifika Black received the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s 2023 Best Book in African American History Award. Pauulu’s Diaspora won the African American Intellectual History Society’s 2022 Pauli Murray Book Prize. Swan’s research has garnered fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute\, the American Council of Learned Societies\, and more. \n  \nAccessibility note: This venue has an elevator and is accessible for wheelchair users. There are single-stall\, all gender restrooms\, and a lactation room available. If you have any access needs\, please email ac8829@nyu.edu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/too-dark-for-the-world-oceania-anti-colonialism-and-the-black-pacific/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4.24.24-image-2-e1712849937890-Zq1f4j.tmp_.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T150000
DTSTAMP:20250129T101756Z
CREATED:20241204T093342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T101756Z
UID:10000423-1738159200-1738162800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Author Meet & Greet: Book Launch with Michele Wong McSween!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Gordon & Li Li’s: Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book by Brooklyn author\, Michele Wong McSween \nSlither into fun and festivities as we kick off the Year of the Snake and the launch of Gordon & Li Li’s: Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book by Brooklyn author\, Michele Wong McSween. This delightful companion to Gordon & Li Li’s beloved Celebrate Chinese New Year book is packed with coloring pages\, fun puzzles\, and hands-on activities that will bring a festive spirit to any Lunar New Year celebration. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025 at 2 PM\, for a lively event featuring interactive storytelling\, bilingual activities\, crafts\, and a book signing with Michele. Books and plushies will be available for purchase following the reading. \nThis event is best for families with children ages 3-8. Younger and older siblings are welcome! \nDon’t let this event slip away—mark your calendars! 📚🐍✨ Join us the very same day for our MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover from 1 – 4 PM.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-author-meet-greet-book-launch-with-michele-wong-mcsween/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/b2f2aa7b9238479f4c844a389bf9ceba.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T101756Z
CREATED:20241204T093342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T101756Z
UID:10000422-1738155600-1738166400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover with Yu Rong & ALT Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. \nIt’s back! Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. Join teaching artist Yu Rong (and special guest the ALT Alliance on Saturday\, 1/25) in transforming our space with colorful creations\, which will be on display through our annual Lunar New Year Family Festival! \nOn Saturday\, January 25th\, special guest ALT Alliance will be joining in on the fun. They’ll lead participants through creating paper chain snakes creating paper chain snakes designed by visual artist Tzu Ching Chen (Jessy) and inspired by the Great Wall of China. Grab one of 50 limited-edition kits ($29.95 value) for free and help us make a loooong chain snake to decorate the museum! Together\, we’ll build a symbol of strength\, unity\, and shared cultural pride as we celebrate the New Year in community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-lunar-new-year-museum-makeover-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6845fdb54fb63156f33c577f78d851ff.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T153000
DTSTAMP:20250126T195212Z
CREATED:20241217T031024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T195212Z
UID:10000483-1738148400-1738164600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:NYC Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:27th Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival on January 29\, 2025 \n11:00am – 3:30pm. Opening Ceremony and Cultural Festival at Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Chrystie and Grand Streets. \n1pm to 4pm : A dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) \nJanuary 29th marks the first day of the 2025 Lunar New Year\, which will be kicked off with 600\,000 rounds of colorful unique designed firecrackers\, prepared by highly trained detonation specialists. Setting off firecrackers is a traditional Lunar New Year practice believed to scare away evil spirits and welcome the New Year. Expected attendees include local and federal politicians\, community leaders and dignitaries. \nAfter opening ceremonies\, a dozen Lion\, Dragon\, and Unicorn dance troupes will march down the main streets of Chinatown (Mott\, Hester\, Bowery\, East Broadway\, Bayard\, Elizabeth\, and Pell streets) from 1pm to 4pm to help ring in the New Year. A massive festival will be in Sara D. Roosevelt Park that will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American singers and dancers\, along with food\, cultural gifts vendors\, arts & crafts\, Chinese calligraphy artists\, and promotional booths \nImage Credit: Sensvector / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-lunar-new-year-firecracker-ceremony-and-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Sara D. Roosevelt Park\, Chrystie and Grand Streets.\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/unnamed-14.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000
DTSTAMP:20250126T194031Z
CREATED:20250126T193532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T194031Z
UID:10000333-1738090800-1738096200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Wellness: Monthly Mental Health Check in Spaces with NAAPIMHA
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for spaces to process your thoughts\, emotions\, & center your mental health and wellness this election season? Join us for one of our clinician facilitated listening sessions or monthly check-in spaces! \nNAAPIMHA invites all members of the AANHPI community\, particularly those working in frontline community organizing\, to join us for Facilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions for folks looking to process their thoughts\, emotions\, anxieties\, and center their mental health during this election season! \nFacilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions are led by mental health professionals on select Wednesdays around the following key election dates/events.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vote-for-wellness-facilitated-wellness-during-election-season-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Web-version-2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000
DTSTAMP:20241121T005312Z
CREATED:20241118T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T005312Z
UID:10000955-1738090800-1738096200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Wellness: Monthly Mental Health Check in Spaces with NAAPIMHA
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for spaces to process your thoughts\, emotions\, & center your mental health and wellness this election season? Join us for one of our clinician facilitated listening sessions or monthly check-in spaces! \nNAAPIMHA invites all members of the AANHPI community\, particularly those working in frontline community organizing\, to join us for Facilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions for folks looking to process their thoughts\, emotions\, anxieties\, and center their mental health during this election season! \nFacilitated Wellness During Election Season Listening Sessions are led by mental health professionals on select Wednesdays around the following key election dates/events.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vote-for-wellness-facilitated-wellness-during-election-season/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Web-version-2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100326Z
CREATED:20241225T094834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100326Z
UID:10000504-1738004400-1738008000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Shang Saavedra: Wealth Is a Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn actionable strategies to transform your relationship with money.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an insightful conversation with Shang Saavedra\, founder of Save My Cents and author of Wealth Is a Mindset: Change Your Mind\, Change Your Money. Join us for an evening that explores how mental health and financial freedom are deeply interconnected and learn actionable strategies for transforming your relationship with money. \nSaavedra believes personal finance is more than just dollars and cents—it’s about understanding the psychological and emotional roots of our financial habits. In this talk\, Saavedra will share practical financial advice with an empathetic exploration of how past experiences\, family history\, and societal pressures shape our money behaviors. Drawing on her pioneering “Trigger\, Action\, Reward” methodology\, Saavedra will offer tools such as step-by-step strategies for paying off debt\, saving for retirement\, building generational wealth\, and achieving a life of financial security—on your own terms. \nModerating the talk is Robert Chen\, MOCA Board Trustee and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and families shape and implement their asset strategies\, Chen brings a wealth of expertise and insight to this conversation. \nAbout Shang Saavedra \nShang Saavedra is the Founder and CEO of Save My Cents\, an influential personal-finance website and social-media platform. Saavedra teaches readers the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money and live life with joy. Saavedra was named one of the “Twenty-five Most Influential New Voices of Money” by TIME/NextAdvisor in 2022 and is an Expert Reviewer and Contributor at CNet Money. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Saavedra and her husband finished saving for their retirement by the age of thirty-one and now live a work-optional life in Southern California with their two boys and two cats. \nAbout Robert Chen \nAs a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley\, Robert has over a decade of experience in helping high net worth individuals and family clientele shape and implement their overall asset allocation strategies and over 18 years in the financial services industry. \nRobert is a graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Robert is an active member of the Brown University Alumni Committee\, currently serves on the Woodberry Forest School Advisory Council\, the Madison Square Park Conservancy Art Council and the Associate Board of the Cancer Research Institute. He and his wife\, daughter\, and dog reside in Manhattan. \nAbout Wealth Is a Mindset \nDrawing upon scientific research on psychology and neuroscience\, as well as many mental health experts\, Saavedra has developed a methodology called “Trigger\, Action\, Reward\,” which identifies the root causes of unhealthy money behaviors\, provides concrete suggestions on how to break those cycles\, and guides readers toward an abundance mindset that leads to financial success and security. Through her online classes and coaching lessons in investing\, saving for retirement\, debt freedom\, and more\, she has helped thousands of clients implement the TAR strategy and achieve transformative change in their lives. \nWealth Is a Mindset provides practical\, concrete applications of Saavedra’s mindset-changing methodology. It is also an empathetic memoir that shows how Saavedra and her husband overcame many of their own emotional challenges to attain financial freedom. Dozens of anecdotes from her clients illustrate how the strategy works in real life. More importantly\, it shows that we all are human\, our inherent worth going far beyond simply a salary and net worth number. Featuring prescriptive\, judgment-free exercises and worksheets to show step by step how to pay down debt\, raise income\, start a side hustle\, save more money\, invest for retirement\, and build generational wealth\, Wealth Is a Mindset will help readers find ways to improve their money and their lives\, no matter where they are in their personal money story.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-shang-saavedra-wealth-is-a-mindset/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a7a43315f1f6b6486c7cf0efa8d44732.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T054814Z
CREATED:20250115T054814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T054814Z
UID:10000932-1737993600-1737997200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:The First Lunar New Year Celebration in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on  in honor of the Year of the Snake (2025) and learn about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. \nDuring the 1850s\, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States in search of economic opportunities during the Gold Rush. Most of them settled in California\, especially northern California. They faced extreme levels of prejudice\, discrimination\, and hate. As a means of survival\, early Chinese immigrants formed close-knit communities. The first Chinatown was established in San Francisco\, California. It was the site of the first Lunar New Year celebration. In honor of the Year of the Snake (2025)\, The Asian American Education Project is hosting a webinar about the historical significance of the first Chinatown in the United States. Participants will gain access to lesson plans and books about the Lunar New Year.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-first-lunar-new-year-celebration-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/473354511_641437998236590_8129228740458615932_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20241202T185310Z
CREATED:20241202T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T185310Z
UID:10000393-1737936000-1738195199@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Las Vegas: Chinese Genealogy Conference with Henry Tom
DESCRIPTION:Vegas: 3-Day Chinese Genealogy Conference (Jan 26-30\, 2025) (in-person) \nThis conference hosted by veteran genealogist Henry Tom in based in Las Vegas! \nFor an early-bird price of $375\, participants will enjoy a variety of in-person Chinese genealogy workshops and presentations\, hands-on tutorials\, and the opportunity to connect with other professional and amateur genealogists. Travel and accommodation not included.  But hurry\, early-bird prices are available only before Dec 28\, 2024. \nDescription: https://bacgg.org/index.php/2024/09/04/chinese-genealogy-workshop-1-26-1-30-2025/ \nDocuments are in the Dropbox file  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ywmn7nifayayqthp9gt4x/h?rlkey=0vrxr7u2p6h01pv820ciuj5vx&dl=0 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/las-vegas-chinese-genealogy-conference-3-days/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Hotel & Casino\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 4000 West Flamingo Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/unnamed-11.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Tom%2C Genealolgist":MAILTO:Tomclan@Gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100325Z
CREATED:20241204T093341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100325Z
UID:10000421-1737813600-1737824400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Lunar New Year Museum Makeover with Yu Rong & ALT Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. \nIt’s back! Put a spin on a MOCA tradition— help welcome the New Year by making handmade decorations to liven up the Museum. Join teaching artist Yu Rong (and special guest the ALT Alliance on Saturday\, 1/25) in transforming our space with colorful creations\, which will be on display through our annual Lunar New Year Family Festival! \nOn Saturday\, January 25th\, special guest ALT Alliance will be joining in on the fun. They’ll lead participants through creating paper chain snakes creating paper chain snakes designed by visual artist Tzu Ching Chen (Jessy) and inspired by the Great Wall of China. Grab one of 50 limited-edition kits ($29.95 value) for free and help us make a loooong chain snake to decorate the museum! Together\, we’ll build a symbol of strength\, unity\, and shared cultural pride as we celebrate the New Year in community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-lunar-new-year-museum-makeover-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6845fdb54fb63156f33c577f78d851ff.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T160000
DTSTAMP:20241208T031429Z
CREATED:20241208T031429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T031429Z
UID:10000437-1737810000-1737820800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day 2025 Celebrating the Year of the Snake
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society’s 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday\, January 25\, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations\, sing along to fun New Year songs\, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don’t forget to enjoy some delicious Lunar New Year snacks at the Leo Cafe as well. \n$15 adults\, $10 children over 2 and $8 members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moon-over-manhattan-lunar-new-year-family-day-2025-celebrating-the-year-of-the-snake/
LOCATION:Asia Society NYC\, 725 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LunarNewYear2024_039.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T123000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100323Z
CREATED:20241204T093336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100323Z
UID:10000416-1737804600-1737808200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Public Tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
DESCRIPTION:Join a MOCA educator for a public gallery tour of our core exhibition\, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/public-tour-of-with-a-single-step-stories-in-the-making-of-america-5/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Museum Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0279631a3a8e14266276cd02f4dc7879.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100325Z
CREATED:20241218T094806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100325Z
UID:10000496-1737745200-1737748800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith
DESCRIPTION:Gain insights to help navigate the year ahead with wisdom and clarity!\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nSince the debut of their Pocket Chinese Almanac at MOCA in 2010\, Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith have become a cherished part of our Lunar New Year celebrations. Known for their blend of cultural expertise and keen foresight\, their annual predictions have become a trusted guide for navigating the year ahead with wisdom and clarity. \nThis year\, join us in understanding the Year of the Snake\, a symbol of intelligence\, elegance\, and transformation. Joanna and Ken will guide us through the almanac’s insights\, sharing traditional practices and preventive measures for embracing the mysterious and graceful energy of the Snake. \nThe Chinese almanac\, known as Tong Sing in Cantonese and Huang Li in Mandarin\, is a treasure trove of cultural knowledge. Covering everything from household tips to medical remedies\, it plays a vital role in Chinese family life. Its detailed forecasts\, identifying auspicious and unfavorable days for various activities\, have long been a cornerstone of tradition. \nAbout the Speakers \nJoanna C. Lee is a recovering pianist with a doctorate in musicology from Columbia University. An active translator and interpreter\, she has served such luminaries as former US President Jimmy Carter\, film directors Luc Besson and Peter Greenaway\, and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. \nKen Smith writes about Asian arts and culture for the Financial Times and other publications. He is the author of Fate! Luck! Chance! … the Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Opera. He speaks Chinese fluently in many different dialects.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-joanna-c-lee-and-ken-smith/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cd23ff6160826ad6c5560960e1ad651e.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTSTAMP:20241226T211844Z
CREATED:20241226T211844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T211844Z
UID:10000507-1737741600-1737745200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Comedy:  Between Jobs — Joe Wong 黄西 Stand Up English Comedy at China Institute in America
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at China Institute in America for an evening of laughter with the hilarious 黄西 Joe Wong as he performs his latest stand-up routine\, “Between Jobs.” Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Joe shares his unique and witty take on the ups and downs of being in between jobs. \nJoe Wong is a trailblazing Chinese American comedian who seamlessly blends Eastern and Western comedic traditions. He earned a PhD in before transitioning to comedy. Wong has captivated audiences worldwide with his deadpan delivery and insightful humor\, making notable appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman\,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show\,” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” In 2010\, he headlined the 66th Radio and Television Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C.\, where he humorously roasted then-Vice President Joe Biden. \nWong’s comedy masterfully bridges cultural divides\, offering audiences a fresh and humorous take on everyday life and cultural nuances. His performances are a testament to his ability to connect with diverse audiences through humor that transcends borders. \nDon’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind comedy event! Grab your friends and come enjoy a night of laughter and fun with Joe Wong. See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/comedy-between-jobs-joe-wong-%e9%bb%84%e8%a5%bf-stand-up-english-comedy-at-china-institute-in-america/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Between-Jobs-Joe-Wong-黄西Stand-Up-English-Comedy-at-China-Institute-in-America.png.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T180000
DTSTAMP:20250113T032123Z
CREATED:20241118T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T032123Z
UID:10000310-1737734400-1737741600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:You're Invited to an Exclusive Screening of "Hey Ladies"
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a special screening of “Hey Ladies” – you’re invited to laugh\, relax\, and enjoy a night out with friends!\n\n\nYou’re Invited to an Exclusive Screening of “Hey Ladies” \nIn a world where privilege can be boxed and distributed\, the “Secret White Man Weapon” is the latest\, outrageous answer to life’s inequalities. This comedy boldly tackles systemic biases and social frustrations\, offering marginalized individuals a hilariously absurd path around society’s uncomfortable truths. \nDate: Friday\, January 24\, 2025 \nTime: 4:00pm EST \nLocation: 25 W. 43 Street New York \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A session featuring: \nJennifer Betit Yen – Actor and Screenwriter \nChris Jadallah – Director and Director of Photography \nSamantha Merrick – Actor and Casting Director \nThis event is produced in partnership with Partnership with Children and AAARI-CUNY. \n  \nRSVP required via Film Lab Eventbrite
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/youre-invited-to-an-exclusive-screening-of-hey-ladies/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – City University of New York\, 25 West 43rd Street\, #Suite 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Interview
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/d1a44d2251d9b389a66404a10c660f25.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20250113T031825Z
CREATED:20250111T020947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T031825Z
UID:10000917-1737676800-1737935999@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:H.T. Chen & Dancers
DESCRIPTION:H.T. Chen & Dancers\, presenting two signature works\n\nOpening the Gate and Mott Street. \nRing in the Lunar New Year with H.T. Chen & Dancers\, presenting two signature works\, Opening the Gate and Mott Street\, celebrating the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community. \nH.T. Chen & Dancers is presenting two signature works celebrating the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community. H.T. Chen’s Opening the Gate is a ritualistic journey of struggle\, perseverance\, and the eventual transcendence of the limitations of the ego and the material world. In the world we live in today\, marked by uncertainty\, upheaval\, and persistent challenges\, Opening the Gate reminds us that despite the darkness\, there is always a path forward.  Excerpts from  Mott Street celebrate the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community as we welcome the Lunar New Year of the Snake.  Choreography by H.T. Chen has received critical acclaim for its national and international tours\, extended residencies in communities throughout the U.S.\, and award-winning educational programming. \nAward winning choreographer H.T. Chen began his career at LaMaMa and went on to found Chen Dance Center in NYC.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/h-t-chen-dancers/
LOCATION:Ellen Stewart Theatre\, 66 East 4th Street\, 2nd floor\, New York\, NY\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/La-MaMa-HT-Chen-And-Dancers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="H.T. Chen & Dancers":MAILTO:info@chendancecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T213000
DTSTAMP:20241219T165522Z
CREATED:20241208T033244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165522Z
UID:10000439-1737658800-1737667800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Soju x Kalye: Winter Comedy Fest 2025 (Dinner + Show)
DESCRIPTION:Soju Festival is a seasonal comedy show highlighting Asian American talent\, featuring some of New York’s best and up & coming comics.\n\n\nSoju Festival is a seasonal comedy show highlighting Asian American talent\, featuring some of New York’s best and up & coming comics. \nThis season\, we are hosting a unique experience of an authentic Filipino dinner followed by an Asian comedy show (both included in tickets). \nEarly Bird Online: $40 | Online & Doors: $50 \nDinner: 7:00p | Show: 8:00p \nWhere: Kalye – Rivington | 111 Rivington LES\, New York\, NY 10022
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/soju-x-kalye-winter-comedy-fest-2025-dinner-show/
LOCATION:111 Rivington St\, 111 Rivington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5aa0a7a25cbd487464d4f2db9789620a.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T100324Z
CREATED:20241225T094831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T100324Z
UID:10000503-1737572400-1737576000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS: Curators in Conversation with Ou Ning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion to explore Ning’s fascinating personal and professional journey.\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Register for virtual participation \nThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) cordially invites you to an engaging conversation between artist and curator Ou Ning and Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions. Together\, they will explore Ning’s fascinating personal and professional journey\, discuss his curatorial and publishing ventures\, and provide insights into his new projects\, including the ISOGLOSS Collective and the upcoming multilingual magazine for cultural and artistic criticism\, ISOGLOSS Review. \nAbout Ou Ning \nOu Ning is an artist\, curator\, and writer. His practices in different periods encompass literature\, music\, film\, art\, design\, architecture\, urban research\, utopian study\, rural reconstruction\, and geographical soundscape. He is the director of two documentaries\, San Yuan Li (2003) and Meishi Street (2006); the Chief Curator of the Shenzhen and Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of UrbanismArchitecture (2009); the founding Editor-in-Chief of the literary bimonthly Chutzpah! (2010-2014); and the initiator and practitioner of the Bishan Project (2011-2016). He taught at the Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation of Columbia University in 2016-2017 and has been a researcher at the Center for Arts\, Design\, and Social Research (CAD+SR\, Boston and Helsinki) since 2019. He moved to New York in 2022\, and initiated the ISOGLOSS Collective in 2024\, which will launch a multilingual online magazine for cultural and artistic criticism\, ISOGLOSS Review\, in 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-curators-in-conversation-with-ou-ning/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Professional Development,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a656590ba3f64fd83819da5704c393a0.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T193000
DTSTAMP:20250120T041835Z
CREATED:20250113T041730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T041835Z
UID:10000921-1737568800-1737574200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Archiving: Micro Operas and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us in exploring the science of archiving on both a personal level and as a part of the API Diaspora with our instructors.\n\n\nAlternative Archiving: Micro Operas and Beyond – Alan Nakagawa with Umi Hsu and Amanda L. Andrei \nChanging how archives function has become fundamental in the efforts for diversification/ decolonizing historical resources. \nArtists have utilized the science of archiving by adopting the practice and transforming art making through building and documenting historical data. \nThree artists will present their use of archival practice in developing work both personal and part of the API Diaspora. \nThese are alternatives to the orthodox fields of archiving while telling stories that may have otherwise been overlooked or denied. \nMeet the Instructors  \nAlan Nakagawa (he/him) has been the Artist-in-Residence at the Smithsonian Museum of American History\, the Getty Villa\, Geth Archives at CalState Dominguez Hills and the University of Barcelona. The data and objects collected during his four year Artist-in-Residence at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple titled Invisible Tea House was accepted into the State of California Archives earlier this year. He is a member of the Oral History Association and the World Federation of Acoustic Ecology. Currently\, he is the Artist-in-residence for Kaya Press and the National Coalition for Redress and Reparations Collection at the Gerth Archives CalState Dominguez Hills \nUmi Hsu (they/them) was born in Taipei and moved to Virginia at age twelve.Hsu is a trans nonbinary sound artist\, musician\, and writer whose practice is driven by inquiries about sound and migratory communities. Working to create social change through sound\, Hsu co-founded LA Listens\, a community engagement project aboutLA’s changing sonic and social ecology; and mobile placemaking collective MovableParts. They also write songs and produce music about the melancholic postcolony inghost pop band Bitter Party. \nAmanda L. Andrei (she/her) is a playwright\, literary translator\, theater critic\, and community archivist residing in Los Angeles by way of Virginia/Washington DC. She writes epic\, irreverent plays that center the concealed\, wounded places of history and societies from the perspectives of diasporic Filipina women\, and she co-translates from Romanian to English with her father\, Codin Andrei.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/alternative-archiving-micro-operas-and-beyond/
LOCATION:New York
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1ffbe5ce5cbc55ae64024c3663bf494f.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T170000
DTSTAMP:20250109T084856Z
CREATED:20250109T084856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T084856Z
UID:10000537-1737561600-1737565200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Culture Bridge: Celebrate Tết-Vietnamese Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Tết celebration with Katherine Thuy Tien Hung as we explore the rich traditions\, stories\, and vibrant culture of Vietnam’s most important holiday. Experience a live-streamed cooking demonstration where you’ll learn to make crispy Vietnamese spring rolls (chả giò) and candied ginger\, a traditional New Year sweet. The program has two sessions: Wednesday\, January 15 and 22\, 4pm EST \nThis is a live-streamed event\, but you’re invited to watch with us in person.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/culture-bridge-celebrate-tet-vietnamese-lunar-new-year/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Storytelling,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/003842-09-24_Katherine-Thuy-Tien-Hung-_-Jan.15-22-2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
DTSTAMP:20250114T160232Z
CREATED:20241210T160104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T160232Z
UID:10000456-1737374400-1737378000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:SAADA: Stories of Solidarity of South Asian Americans
DESCRIPTION:Virtual togetherness on MLK Day & Inauguration Day with stories of allyship\, friendship\, love\, and hope.\n\n\nOn MLK Day & Inauguration Day\, we invite you to join SAADA virtually to learn about how South Asian Americans and other communities of color have worked together to fight for justice and dignity for all. \nWe’ll share stories of allyship\, friendship\, love\, and hope from SAADA’s forthcoming “Stories of Solidarity” walking tour of Harlem.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/stories-of-solidarity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Storytelling,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_895477963_155934130253_1_original.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T213000
DTSTAMP:20241226T230134Z
CREATED:20241226T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T230134Z
UID:10000508-1737232200-1737235800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Comedy: Asian AF
DESCRIPTION:The all Asian Variety Show is back!\n\n\nAsian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors\, stand-up comedians\, improvisers\, sketch performers\, storytellers\, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC\, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC! \nHosted by: Nicole Asava & Donald Chang \nLINEUP TBA! \n—- \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show \nLivestream tickets are $10. Buyers will receive an email with the livestream link one-hour before the show. Livestream link will be available for 7 days after the show. \n  \nAll sales are final. The show starts at the time listed. If you are not at the theater more than 5 minutes before the start of the show\, we may release your tickets to the waitlist. \nLineup is subject to change. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please use discretion\, as all our shows can potentially use adult/sexual material\, language\, and images. \nUpright Citizens Brigade Theatre: 242 East 14th Street\, New York\, NY 10003
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-af-3/
LOCATION:242 E 14th St\, 242 East 14th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_921249453_1759239391233_1_original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T163000
DTSTAMP:20241226T225558Z
CREATED:20241226T215022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T225558Z
UID:10000509-1737212400-1737217800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Author Sheetal Sheth presents Anjali Can!
DESCRIPTION:“A fun\, feisty tale about community organizing.” — Kirkus\n\n\nP&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Sheetal Sheth to celebrate the publication of her newest book\, Anjali Can! — the third installment in the Always Anjali series \, in which Anjali must quickly find a way to save a beloved community space in risk of shutting down. Along with a reading and audience Q&A\, Sheetal will sign copies of Anjali Can! \nRESERVE YOUR SIGNED COPY OF ANJALI CAN! \nAVAILABLE TO SHIP MOST PLACES\n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating. Doors open at 2:30pm.\nCost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.\nCost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.\nWe encourage all guests to wear masks.\nThe talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event\, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nSheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress\, producer\, author\, and activist. She is also the author of the Anjali picture-book series\, Making Happy\, and Raashi’s Rakhis. She is known for her provocative performances in a wide range of film and TV roles and for being a fierce advocate of traditionally marginalized communities. She is one of the founders of the nonprofit For the Love of Reading and Listen to the KidZ\, served in AmeriCorps\, and is currently on the board of SAYA and the advisory board of Equality Now. She has had op-eds published on CNN\, The Daily Beast\, Parents.com\, and Thrive Global.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sheetal-sheth-presents-anjali-can/
LOCATION:P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_919080573_592593014893_1_original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T063831Z
CREATED:20250115T063810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T063831Z
UID:10000934-1737129600-1737133200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Writing Musicals as Asian Composers
DESCRIPTION:Join resident performing artist/award-winning composer Tidtaya Sinutoke for an engaging workshop/seminar exploring the creative process of writing musicals. Designed for artists and enthusiasts alike\, this session delves into the unique perspective of being an Asian composer in musical theatre. \nParticipants will gain insights into: \nThe artistic landscape of contemporary musical theatre.\nStrategies for composing and storytelling within the medium.\nThe challenges and opportunities of creating musicals that reflect diverse experiences.\nNo artistic skills or prior experience are required—this workshop is open to all! \nAbout TIDTAYA SINUTOKE \nTidtaya Sinutoke (ฑิตยา สินุธก) is a Jonathan Larson Grant\, Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award\, Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship\, McKnight Composer Residency and Fred Ebb Award-winning theatre composer and writer. Current composition and writing credits: HALF THE SKY (The 5th Avenue Theatre’s First Draft Commission & 20/21 Digital Season); SUNWATCHER (The Civilians R&D Group); DEAR MR. C (Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative Award); THE ADVENTURES OF SKY AND FRIENDS (New Victory Theater’s LabWorks); KHAM – Crossing (Dramatic Questions Theatre) and LITTLE DUGONG AND HER SEAGRASS SONG (American Opera Project). Her works have been developed and supported by the Composer-Librettists Studio at New Dramatists\, Yale Institute for Music Theatre\, Johnny Mercer Foundation\, NYFA IAM Mentoring Program\, Robert Rauschenberg Residency\, Kurt Weill Foundation\, Drama League\, Tofte Lake Center\, Loghaven Artist Residency\, and Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. MFA: NYU. tidtayasinutoke.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/writing-musicals-as-asian-composers/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/unnamed-20.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T160000
DTSTAMP:20241127T081050Z
CREATED:20241127T081050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T081050Z
UID:10000374-1737118800-1737129600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Womankind's 12th Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Deconstructing the Gender Paradigm: Supporting Male Survivors in AAPI Communities \nWomankind’s 2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Conference aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how gender dynamics affect survivors of labor trafficking in Asian American and Asian immigrant communities. In doing so\, we hope to ultimately strengthen more inclusive and effective support systems. Panelists will analyze the gender paradigm\, which includes traditional beliefs and norms related to gender roles and identities\, and explore how society shapes and enforces these expectations. Additionally\, they will offer suggestions on how to better support male survivors of labor trafficking\, while avoiding the reinforcement of these norms. \nPanel #1 \n\nWomankind\nManForward\nKings County District Attorney’s Office\n\nPanel #2 \n\nWorker Justice Center of New York\nInternational Rescue Committee/Framework\nMosaic Family Services\, Inc.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/womankinds-12th-annual-anti-human-trafficking-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_893357523_86945867339_1_original.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T143000
DTSTAMP:20250115T051356Z
CREATED:20250115T051356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T051356Z
UID:10000930-1737118800-1737124200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Preparedness Regarding Immigration Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Register here: bit.ly/NonprofitPreparednessTraining \nThe incoming presidential administration has promised increases in aggressive immigration enforcement. \nTo help prepare\, NY Lawyers for the Public Interest and Lawyers Alliance for NY have issued an updated “Guidance to Nonprofits regarding Immigration Enforcement” aimed at supporting the nonprofit community in protecting our most at-risk clients. \nWe kindly ask all registrants review the guide prior to the training. The Guidance can be found at: https://www.nylpi.org/resource/guidance-to-nonprofits-regarding-immigration-enforcement \nIn partnership with the Human Services Council\, we invite you to attend this virtual training and discussion for nonprofit leaders. We will convene an expert panel of attorneys and nonprofit leaders to review legal questions and scenarios\, discuss practical considerations\, and provide valuable insights on best practices. \nThis session is for nonprofit directors\, program managers\, general counsels\, advocacy leads\, and others tasked with setting policy in their organizations. \nThis webinar is presented by NY Lawyers for the Public Interest\, NY Lawyers Alliance\, and Human Services Council\, in partnership with: \nThe Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund \nCoalition for Asian American Children & Families
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nonprofit-preparedness-regarding-immigration-enforcement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/8e793785fed4dc98d9e7604ef9879edf0cfac55b-1080x1080-1.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T180000
DTSTAMP:20241203T134103Z
CREATED:20241203T133625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T134103Z
UID:10000415-1737115200-1737223200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:NAAPIMHA: Achieving Whole Health virtual training
DESCRIPTION:The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association invites you to participate in a free Achieving Whole Health virtual training on Friday\, January 17th from 12pm – 7pmET/ 9am – 4pmPT  & Saturday\, January 18th from 12pm – 6pmET/ 9am – 3pmPT. \nAchieving Whole Health trains paraprofessional staff and AANHPI community members to become Wellness Coaches. The 8-hour training teaches participants a creative\, interactive and culturally relevant way of improving both physical and mental health outcomes for AANHPI communities. Participants learn how to take an active role in improving their own health as well as learning ways to help others. \nPlease complete the following form to confirm your registration. \nRegistration is due Friday\, January 3rd or until space is reached. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/naapimha-mental-health-first-aid-certificate-virtual-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/28f271_fab65f7f96fc4fd4864cef14f0d436fdmv2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20250115T043820Z
CREATED:20250115T043820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T043820Z
UID:10000927-1737054000-1737057600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Throughout their history in the United States\, Chinese Americans have made important contributions to the art and film industry and to the country’s food and cuisine. In this workshop\, participants will learn about Chinese American actors and artists who have used their platforms to highlight their experiences. They will examine the diversity and expansiveness of Chinese food and restaurants in the United States\, and how these were shaped by immigration policy. Participants will gain classroom resources for teaching these contributions in the classroom. \nThis workshop will be offered twice on Thursday\, January 16 to accommodate educators in different time zones. Each session will present the same content.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-american-excellence-in-the-arts-cuisine/2025-01-16/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://potluckasianamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025.01.16-AAEdu-Webinar-Pt.-2.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR