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SUMMARY:Strategy of the Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:A look behind how the philosophy and strategy of the Civil Rights Movements developed. If it freed us then\, maybe it can free us now.\n\n\nStrategy of the Civil Rights Movement (with George Dou) \n“We must accept finite disappointment\, but never lose infinite hope.” \n-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \nHow can the past help us respond to our present moment? This session will give participants a look behind how the philosophy and strategy of the Civil Rights Movements developed. If it freed us then\, maybe it can free us now. \nAbout Kingian Nonviolence (KNV): \nKNV is the philosophy and strategy that Dr. King utilized in organizing the Civil Rights movements. Since his passing\, many of his close friends and allies took to teaching and passing down his teaching. \nAbout Nonviolent Communication (NVC): \nNVC is a language and tool developed by the late Dr. Marshall Rosenberg to answer the question: “why do people hurt each other”? It’s a communication framework that can help us resolve conflicts in a positive way. \nDuring the workshop\, we will explore how Dr. King and other Civil Rights organizers organized and solved problems\, and how we might apply some of their philosophies to today. \nMeet the Instructor: George Dou \nGeorge (He/Him) is an educator and conflict resolution trainer\, and a double-alumnus of North Carolina State University\, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Masters of Education. He received certification in Kingian Nonviolence training from the University of Rhode Island. \nHis current work revolves around supporting college students of underrepresented and historically marginalized backgrounds.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/strategy-of-the-civil-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000
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SUMMARY:The Self Beyond the Stereotype: Deconstructing Narratives of the Model Minority Myth
DESCRIPTION:The “model minority myth” is the pervasive idea that Asians are able to achieve unlimited success in the United States regardless of their status as racial minorities\, thus serving as the “model” racial group. This myth becomes internalized by Asian Americans and weaponized against other communities of color. This workshop explores the functions of the model minority myth and critiques its common narratives in the field of Asian American studies. This workshop is suitable for teachers of all grade levels and disciplines. Community members are welcome. \nFacilitator: Sulynn Miao \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-self-beyond-the-stereotype-deconstructing-narratives-of-the-model-minority-myth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,Middle School,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
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SUMMARY:Music: treya lam's "otherland: a returning"
DESCRIPTION:Multi-instrumentalist and composer treya lam presents “otherland: a returning” with choreographer Marie Lloyd Paspe. “otherland” is an interdisciplinary performance offering that incorporates protest songs\, movement\, and film to explore radical empathy and collective liberation. \nThis event is part of Lincoln Center Moments\, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. \nPerformances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances\, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia\, these performances are also open to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nPerformances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion\, movement\, music\, and art-making.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-treya-lams-otherland-a-returning/2025-03-12/2/
LOCATION:Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse\, 10th floor of the Rose Building\, 165 West 65th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:Music: treya lam's "otherland: a returning"
DESCRIPTION:Multi-instrumentalist and composer treya lam presents “otherland: a returning” with choreographer Marie Lloyd Paspe. “otherland” is an interdisciplinary performance offering that incorporates protest songs\, movement\, and film to explore radical empathy and collective liberation. \nThis event is part of Lincoln Center Moments\, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. \nPerformances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances\, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia\, these performances are also open to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nPerformances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion\, movement\, music\, and art-making.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-treya-lams-otherland-a-returning/2025-03-12/1/
LOCATION:Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse\, 10th floor of the Rose Building\, 165 West 65th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:Book: Cooking Across Borders with the League of Kitchens
DESCRIPTION:The founder of New York’s beloved cooking school joins special guests to celebrate the culinary expertise of women and immigrants from around the world. \nFood speaks a language that transcends cultures. In 2014 Lisa Kyung Gross founded the League of Kitchens to help empower immigrant women to share their culinary expertise and culture through hands-on workshops in their homes and online. Kyung Gross’s unique cooking school blends storytelling with practical cooking advice. A dream-team of women from around the world welcome students into their homes\, teaching family recipes from Mexico\, Indonesia\, Bangladesh\, Burkina Faso\, Afghanistan\, India\, Argentina\, Japan\, Iran\, and beyond. The new The League of Kitchens Cookbook invites readers to bring the classes into your own kitchen. \nLisa Kyung Gross is joined by special guests to talk about the League of Kitchens\, its cookbook\, and how to forge meaningful connection\, social interaction\, cultural engagement and exchange\, learning and discovery through the medium of food.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-cooking-across-borders-with-the-league-of-kitchens/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Food,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
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SUMMARY:BRIDGE FOR FRIDGE: A Mutual Aid Event
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by AP/A BRIDGE. Sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \nA/P/A BRIDGE hosts a teach-in about the effects of NYU’s gentrification of New York City\, with a specific focus on neighboring A/P/A communities. Featured speakers include a representative from CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities. BRIDGE welcomes all members of the NYU and non-NYU community to come and learn from one another. Refreshments will be served. \nIn support of the Chinatown Community Fridge\, attendees are invited to bring donations (non-perishable food items\, menstrual products\, and/or PPE). \nNYU Campus Access Guidelines: This is an in-person event\, open to NYU students\, staff\, and faculty. Registration is required. Guests must present their NYU ID. \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 nyu.apa.bridge@gmail.com. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bridge-for-fridge-a-mutual-aid-event/
LOCATION:20 Cooper Square\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
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SUMMARY:Serica Storytellers: Janet Yang & Celebrating Asian and AAPI Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:The Serica Initiative\, in partnership with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Gold House\, is thrilled to present Serica Storytellers: Janet Yang & Celebrating Asian and AAPI Filmmaking—an evening honoring the extraordinary contributions of Janet Yang\, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nThis special event brings together industry leaders\, creatives\, and film enthusiasts to celebrate the impact of Asian and AAPI filmmakers and explore the future of storytelling in cinema. \nWhat to Expect:\nA Star-Studded Conversation – Hear from a powerhouse panel featuring: \n\nJanet Yang\, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences\nAmy Homma\, Director and President of the Academy Museum\nChai Vasarhelyi\, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker\n\nDrinks & Bites – Enjoy a lively reception with fellow film lovers and industry professionals. \nExclusive trailer of highlights – We’ll celebrate Janet’s legacy by showcasing several movies and videos that she supported to champion evolving AAPI narratives. \nHistoric Announcement – Come and hear about it! \nInteractive Q&A – Ask questions and gain insights from leading voices in the film
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/serica-storytellers-janet-yang-celebrating-asian-and-aapi-filmmaking/
LOCATION:Paley Center for Media\, 25 W 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20250305T103317Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Hot Off the Press! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Use techniques like stamping and monoprinting to create a custom mini-magazine filled with personalized prints.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-hot-off-the-press-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T193000
DTSTAMP:20250303T181530Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Leekyung Kang: Entombed in Static
DESCRIPTION:Artist Leekyung Kang will present on her recent work is inspired by Buddhist cosmology’s cyclical nature.\nLeekyung Kang\, the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Queens College School of Arts (Fall 2024)\, will present on her recent work inspired by Buddhist cosmology’s cyclical nature\, creating a series of paintings\, print\, and installation that interrogate the formal aspects of what is architecturally defined as a form of chamber. Beginning with the visual language of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (대한불교조계종\, 大韓佛敎 曹溪宗)\, Kang plans to incorporate imagery from various religions to illustrate how ancient beliefs interpret ideas of cosmic harmony and divine presence. Drawing from ancient tomb or chamber murals across religions and cultures\, her work aims to reconcile diverse elements to refine the articulation of cyclical and transformative existence.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artist-talk-with-leekyung-kang-entombed-in-static/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Discussion,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Queer StoryJAM – Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:An evening of storytelling centering queer Asian American experiences about intimacy.\n\n\nWhat does intimacy mean to you? How do you navigate the type of intimacy you are looking for? Intimacy is about connection—being seen\, understood\, and celebrated for who we truly are. It often lies in navigating complex dynamics\, rediscovering love\, or creating unspoken bonds of support. \nMOCA Queer StoryJAM returns with another heartfelt gathering! This storytelling program aims to foster understanding and build bridges across diverse communities by highlighting the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time\, we are eager to hear stories about INTIMACY—whether centered on romantic relationships\, friendships\, or family connections—from our community. \nFive LGBTQIA+ Asian American storytellers from different backgrounds will share their personal narratives on intimacy and the ways it shapes their lives. Following their presentations\, the floor will be open for program guests to share their own stories. A sign-up sheet will be available upon check-in for those who wish to participate. \nJoin us for a night of meaningful storytelling\, reflection\, and connection. We look forward to hearing your story! \n  \nSTORYTELLERS\nMichael Ngo (He/Him)\nMichael is one of the founders of Voyage Theater Company and has served as producer for all of VTC’s readings and mainstage productions\, including their most recent project SAY GAY PLAYS at NYU Skirball Center. Michael was a producing partner for the Off-Broadway hit THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE at the Orpheum Theater in 2024. This season Michael extends his producing credits to Broadway for the world premiere of GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK starring George Clooney. A proud Chinese-American\, Michael emigrated to the United States with his family from Vietnam in 1974. His experience as an immigrant has fueled his passion for storytelling. Michael continues to look for opportunities to support immigrant and first-generation artists in sharing their unique journeys. \nYasmina Yuexi\nYasmina Yuexi\, born in Beijing\, China\, began her artistic journey at the age of four with piano and classical music training. She joined the Jinfan Choir in middle school\, performing alto and piano at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA). In 2009\, Yasmina discovered Flamenco\, studying in Madrid\, Sevilla\, New York\, and Beijing. Expanding her dance repertoire since 2018\, she incorporates Ballet\, Classical Chinese Dance\, Jazz\, Krump\, Tap\, Contemporary\, and Hip-Hop. Her cross-cultural works\, such as “Pregón de Candied Haws por Flamenco” and “Flamenco por Spring Festival Overture\,” explore cultural intersections. Winning first prize at Flamenco Certamen USA in 2023\, she performed at prestigious venues across the US. In 2024\, Yasmina collaborated with Blackbird Dance Company on “The Message\,” reflecting on climate change. Yasmina continues to explore dance as a medium for bridging cultures and storytelling\, aiming to inspire audiences through innovative performances. \nAlbert Hsueh\nAlbert Hsueh is a Taiwanese musical theatre performer and educator. He is the first Taiwanese actor to appear in a U.S. production of Chicago and has an extensive performance career spanning the United States\, Taiwan\, Norway\, and China. \nHis U.S. credits include Pacific Overtures\, The King and I\, Gypsy\, Grease\, Anything Goes\, and more. He has collaborated with Broadway and West End creatives and worked with award-winning production teams recognized by the Tony Awards\, Drama Desk\, and Obie Awards. \nBeyond performing\, Albert is the founder of the Taiwanese Artists Big Apple Club\, a platform supporting and connecting Taiwanese artists abroad.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-queer-storyjam-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Book Event: The Big We by Hali Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book party with a Q&A\, food and drinks for THE BIG WE by Hali Lee. \nDrawing from the experiences of real-life giving circles\, philanthropy leader Hali Lee challenges our traditional understanding of giving\, showing how everyday people can take back philanthropy from the billionaires and make the world a better place. \nWhen you think of philanthropy\, what do you envision? Uber wealthy donors? Extravagant galas? In recent decades\, philanthropy has come to be seen as something exclusive to those with an abundance of resources. But giving doesn’t have to mean donating millions of dollars. It can be as simple as a group of people who come together to do something good in their community. In The Big We\, Hali Lee argues that the future of philanthropy belongs to community action\, specifically giving circles–groups of people who come together to pool their resources to make positive change. Born of traditions of generosity rooted in many of our ancestral cultures\, giving circles provide a way for us to overcome our sense of overwhelm at the many problems we face by learning\, acting\, and giving together. \nThrough stories of real giving circles around the country\, including her own experience starting the Asian Women Giving Circle\, Lee shows us a more expansive vision for the future of philanthropy. One led by people who are refocusing on community\, who care about rebuilding the civic space\, and who are yearning for connection\, purpose\, and shared vision. Through these giving circles do we see not only the immense impact we can have in our own backyards\, but also the tremendous scope of change we can achieve through the power of collective action.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-event-the-big-we-by-hali-lee/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T163000
DTSTAMP:20250226T103319Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Weaving Clouds: Women in Creative Renewal
DESCRIPTION:A captivating concert that combines harp\, flute\, and gayageum in an intimate exploration of women’s generativity and rest.\n\n\nDoor Opens at 2:45 pm | Performance Begins at 3:00 pm \n  \nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, the Museum of Chinese in America honors the remarkable contributions of Asian and Asian American women composers to the musical landscape. Musicians Tessa Brinckman\, Tiffany Wu and Kim Foester will present Weaving Clouds: Women in Creative Renewal\, a captivating concert that combines harp\, viola and flutes in an intimate exploration of women’s generativity and rest. The performance incorporates found archival texts\, poetry by NYC Asian women\, and audience collaboration. The program features music by groundbreaking Asian diasporic composers such as Chen Yi\, Du Yun\, Jennifer Jolley\, and Yi-Ning Lo. Through this evocative repertoire\, audiences are invited into a restorative space of memory\, resistance\, serenity\, and renewal. \n  \nABOUT the Musicians\nTESSA BRINCKMAN \nInterdisciplinary flutist/composer Tessa Brinckman has been praised for her “chameleon-like gifts” and “virtuoso elegance” (Gramophone)\, “an adroit creator of sound worlds” (Fanfare). Originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand (now in NYC since 2022) she has co-created work that honors synesthesia\, dialect\, innate meter and collaboration\, with numerous prominent musical artists around the world. Tessa co-directs the bi-coastal duo\, Caballito Negro\, commissioning ground-breaking work for flute and percussion. Two of her collaborative videos have won 22 film festival awards for music scoring\, animation and experimental film. She released another critically acclaimed album\, Take Wing\, Roll Back (New Focus Recordings) in 2024. \nKIM FOSTER \nKim Foster is a violist\, educator\, and entrepreneur with a dynamic career. A freelancer in New York City\, she performs with ensembles like The New Jersey Symphony and the New York City Ballet\, and has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Shlomo Mintz and members of the Tokyo Quartet. As an educator\, Kim teaches entrepreneurship and chamber music at the Special Music School in Manhattan. She is also dedicated to holistic artist development\, working in higher education at Juilliard’s Alan D. Marks Center for Career Services\, where she helps students master the art of performance management. \nTIFFANY WU \nTaiwanese-American harpist and writer Tiffany Wu (she/her) is based in NYC and LA. She’s been privileged to perform at venues like Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, and the Museum of Modern Art for Amazon\, the United Nations\, and more. She has performed and recorded alongside notable musicians\, including Kate Baldwin\, Dick Griffin\, and Vince Bell. As a writer\, she has received the Robert Mayo Prize and a Pushcart Prize nomination\, among others. In her spare time\, she forgets her tea on the windowsill\, enjoys Ghibli movies\, and is a passably acceptable plant mom. Say hi at tiffanyhwu.com or @green.teaffany. \n  \nThis concert is sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund\, which provides free live music to the public in the United States and Canada.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-weaving-clouds-women-in-creative-renewal/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
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SUMMARY:Destigmatizing Poverty: The Cost of Living
DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines survey results from three screenings of The Cost of Living (2023\, Sixty First Productions)\, a documentary highlighting the financial struggles of three families in Flushing. The film is part of the Undo Poverty: Flushing (UPF) collaborative’s efforts to combat poverty and reduce stigma through a narrative change approach. The three separate screenings featured subtitles in Chinese\, English\, and Korean\, respectively. UPF also organized community organizing training sessions for local residents during the 2024 grant cycle. The presenter will discuss key findings from the surveys\, including community perceptions of poverty\, primary concerns\, and proposed solutions for addressing financial hardship in Flushing. The presentation will also assess the impact of the community organizing training sessions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/destigmatizing-poverty-the-cost-of-living/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20250225T161744Z
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SUMMARY:First Days on the Road
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Pittsburgh to explore ways of remembering and sharing stories of immigrants’ and refugees’ first days in the U.S.!\n\n\nSAADA’s First Days Project collects the stories of immigrants’ and refugees’ first days in the United States. \nRegardless of whether their first day in the country was five\, twenty\, or forty (or even more) years ago\, it is a day that most remember very vividly—for its mix of excitement\, nervousness\, loss\, humor\, sadness\, and adventure. \nIf you have an arrival story or know somebody who does\, we invite you to join our community event in Pittsburgh on Thursday\, February 27\, from 6-8pm\, to share your story and hear from others!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/first-days-on-the-road/
LOCATION:James Cafe\, 2550 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:lactose intolerant: anti-clout reading series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for readings by Izzy Ampil\, Gerardo Sámano Córdova\, Danya Issawi\, Kamelya Omayma Youssef\, and Karen Yuan\, hosted and curated by Ruth\n\n\nThe Asian American Writers’ Workshop is proud to host lactose intolerant (@lactoseintolerantnyc)\, an anti-clout monthly reading series featuring writers of color in NYC. Join us for readings by Jennifer Baker\, Irene Hsu\, Benedict Nguyễn\, Jasmine Reid\, Tony Tulathimutte\, Ryan Lee Wong\, and Ruth Minah Buchwald. \nJennifer Baker is an author/editor\, writing instructor\, and creator of the Minorities in Publishing podcast. She’s been a recipient of NYSCA/NYFA and Queens Council on the Arts grants\, a 2024 Axinn Writing Award\, and was named the Publishers Weekly Star Watch SuperStar in 2019. She edited the short story anthology Everyday People: The Color of Life (2018) and is the author of Forgive Me Not (2023) a 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist\, an NYPL 2023 Best Book for Teens\, and 2023 Best of the Best by the BCALA. Her website is: jennifernbaker.com. \nirene hsu is a writer and researcher based in Brooklyn. They are working on their first book EARTH INTELLIGENCE\, which dismembers the u.s. war machine through a poetics of soil\, sand\, and islands. Their writings and conversations are homed in AAWW\, Wendy’s Subway\, Belladonna*\, Brooklyn Rail\, among others (irnhs.tumblr.com). At CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities\, they build media strategy against real estate propaganda and grow the narrative power of the working class immigrant tenant movement. Illustration credit to Ziyi Li. \nBenedict Nguyễn is a freelance dancer\, creative producer\, and gym rat. She’s the author of the work email zine nasty notes and her debut novel Hot Girls with Balls is forthcoming from Catapult in July 2025. \nJasmine Reid is a twice trans poet of flowers. She is the author of Interlocutor Goddess (Autumn House Press\, forthcoming) and Deus Ex Nigrum (Honeysuckle Press\, 2020). An MFA graduate of Cornell University and recipient of fellowships from Cave Canem and Poets House\, her work has been published or is forthcoming in the Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day\, Kenyon Review\, and Virginia Quarterly Review\, among others. Jasmine was born and raised in Baltimore\, Maryland\, and is currently based in Brooklyn\, New York\, where she is an assistant professor at NYU. Find her at reidjasmine.com. \nTony Tulathimutte is the author of the novels Private Citizens and Rejection. He’s received a Whiting Award and an O. Henry Award\, and has written for The Paris Review\, N+1\, Playboy\, The New York Times\, WIRED\, The New Republic\, and others. He also runs CRIT\, a writing class in Brooklyn. \nRyan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On\, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He was born and raised in Los Angeles\, the son of a fifth-generation Chinese American father and a Korean immigrant mother. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. He has organized exhibitions on the 1970s Asian American Movement. \nRuth Minah Buchwald is a Seoul-born writer\, comedian\, and performer from New Jersey. Her writing has been featured in ELLE\, Autostraddle\, Electric Literature\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, The Margins\, and CRAFT\, and supported by Ma-Yi Theater Company. She curates and hosts lactose intolerant (@lactoseintolerantnyc on Instagram)\, an anti-clout monthly reading series featuring writers of color in NYC. She has a BA in Critical and Visual Studies from Pratt Institute and lives in Brooklyn. Find her online ruthminahbuchwald.com \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITYAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space.The event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 6th floor of 112 W 27th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. To protect our friends with chemical sensitivities\, AAWW is a fragrance-free space. Masks are required for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have three commercial grade air purifiers\, and a quiet room in the back should you need some space from the crowd. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lactose-intolerant/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Climate\, Gender\, and Caste in South Asia with Bhumika Saraswati
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NYU Libraries. Co-sponsored by Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, NYU Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands\, NYU Office of Sustainability\, and NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study. \nREGISTER (open only to NYU community members) \nBhumika Saraswati\, an award-winning\, internationally published journalist\, film-maker\, and photographer reporting on the intersection of caste\, gender\, heat and more. She is a recent grantee of the Fund for Women Journalists by the International Women’s Media Foundation. Saraswati’s work deeply considers how indigenous communities across the world strategize and act to protect land\, water\, air\, and life while disproportionately facing the most violence and consequences of climate change. \nThis event will be moderated by NYU faculty and readings will be distributed in preparation for the event along with further details for attendance. \nAccessibility note: Reservations are required and valid NYU-IDs are required for entrance. NYU Libraries is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. To place an accommodations request\, please email libraryengagement@nyu.edu. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/seminar-climate-gender-and-caste-in-south-asia-with-bhumika-saraswati/
LOCATION:NYU Bobst Library\, 70 Washington Square South\, New York\, NY
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T173000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Advanced Concepts Through Asian American History
DESCRIPTION:This Immigrant History Initiative (IHI) workshop will focus on how to teach the critical concepts of intersectionality and cross-racial solidarity through an Asian American history lens. In this session\, we will closely examine a few historical case studies at the intersections of race and gender\, and examples of cross-racial solidarity. Educators will explore a selection of IHI’s lesson plans and learn how to adapt them into their classrooms\, leaving with access to a Google Drive folder of hand-outs and primary sources. \nFacilitator: Sulynn Miao \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/teaching-advanced-concepts-through-asian-american-history/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:High School,Middle School
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
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SUMMARY:C100 Asian American Career Ceilings "Succeeding in Corporate Real Estate"
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend the forty-fifth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a panel discussion on “Succeeding in Corporate Real Estate: An Asian American Perspective.” \nThis event will feature insights from two accomplished real estate executives: \nDevin Chen: Senior Managing Director\, Head of Private Equity Portfolio Management at Principal Real Estate. He oversees the firm’s private equity portfolio management group and is a member of the Investment Committee\, driving investment performance and fostering strong client relationships globally. \nMatthew Choi: Senior Investment Director\, Private Credit at AustralianSuper\, with extensive experience in real estate debt investments across the Americas. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Real Estate Development graduate program at Columbia University. \nWe will explore their distinguished careers\, delving into the unique challenges and opportunities for Asian Americans in the corporate real estate world.\nMatthew and Devin will share their perspectives on navigating the industry\, overcoming obstacles\, and achieving success. This event offers valuable insights for Asian Americans pursuing leadership roles in real estate. \nKevin Feng\, Southpoint Capital\, will be the moderator. After the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. The webinar will be held on February 24\, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 5 pm to 6 pm Central Time / 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pacific Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-2-24-2025.eventbrite.com \nCommittee of 100\nAsian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nFebruary 24\, 2025 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “Succeeding in Corporate Real Estate: An Asian American Perspective” \n▦ Speakers: Devin Chen\, Senior Managing Director\, Principal Asset Management. Matthew Choi\, Senior Investment Director\, AustralianSuper. \n▦ Moderator: Kevin Feng\, Southpoint Capital \n▦ Time: 6:00 pm EST \nAsian Americans\, despite their growing presence and influence\, often encounter career obstacles and inequities\, particularly in fields like corporate real estate. This panel will delve into the career journeys and experiences of our distinguished panelists\, exploring the evolving landscape of the real estate industry and the specific challenges Asian Americans may face in breaking through potential career ceilings. Our panelists will share their insights and offer valuable advice to Asian Americans aspiring to leadership roles in corporate real estate. \nThe panel will be moderated by Kevin Feng of Southpoint Capital. The webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-2-24-2025.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nDevin Chen \nSenior Managing Director\, Head of Private Equity Portfolio Management\nPrincipal Asset Management \nDevin is a senior managing director at Principal Real Estate\, the dedicated real estate investment team of Principal Asset Management. He oversees the firm’s private equity portfolio management group and is a member of the Investment Committee. In this leadership role\, Devin is focused on driving investment performance\, working closely with the portfolio management and investment production teams. In addition\, he plays an integral role in the overall strategic direction of the business and fostering strong client and consultant relationships globally. Devin joined the firm in 2024 from PIMCO\, where he was a founding member of the firm’s commercial real estate business and served as Executive Vice President\, Portfolio Manager and Head of U.S. Real Estate Private Equity and Special Situations. Devin was a member of PIMCO’s real estate equity and debt investment committees. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2010\, Devin was a Managing Director at real estate private equity firm JER Partners and a member of its investment committee. He began his career in the fixed income group of Banc of America Securities. Devin has over 27 years of investment experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgetown University. \n  \nMatthew Choi \nSenior Investment Director\, AustralianSuper \nMatthew Choi is currently a Senior Investment Director in the Private Credit group at AustralianSuper. Matthew is based in New York and is responsible for leading AustralianSuper’s Real Estate Debt investment activities in the Americas\, including originations\, portfolio management\, and overall strategy. \nAdditionally\, Matthew Choi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Real Estate Development graduate program at Columbia University\, where he has been teaching since 2017. \nPrior to joining AustralianSuper in 2024\, Matthew was a Director at Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) for nine years. In this role\, Matthew specialized in sourcing\, structuring\, and executing real estate debt investments in all U.S. markets. Over Matthew’s career\, he has closed over $3 billion in investments across the capital stack\, including senior and subordinated mortgages\, mezzanine loans and preferred equity\, joint venture equity\, and other structured products such as loan acquisitions (SPLs/NPLs) and new-issue CMBS B-Piece bonds. \nPrior to Granite Point\, Matthew held investment positions at Torchlight Investors\, Cerberus Real Estate Capital Management and GreenOak Real Estate. Matthew began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Real Estate\, Gaming\, Lodging and Leisure group at Credit Suisse. \nMatthew has a M.S in Real Estate Development from Columbia University\, where he was a recipient of the Scholastic Performance Award for the top 3 graduates. He also has a B.A. in Business Economics from UCLA\, where he graduated cum laude and with College Honors. \n▦ Moderator: \nKevin Feng \nInvestor\, Southpoint Capital \nKevin Feng is a Senior Analyst at Southpoint Capital\, a long/short equities hedge fund in New York. Prior to Southpoint Capital\, he was a Partner at Palestra Capital\, a long/short hedge fund in New York where he specialized in investments in the industrials\, materials\, and energy sectors. Prior to Palestra\, he was an Analyst at Davidson Kempner Partners\, from 2008 to 2012 where he researched companies in the industrials\, consumer\, energy and business services industries. He began his career as an Analyst at Bain Capital’s credit investment business\, Sankaty Advisors from 2007 to 2008\, where he analyzed credit and equity investments across a range of industries. He graduated cum laude from The Wharton School\, University of Pennsylvania in 2007. \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/c100-asian-american-career-ceilings-succeeding-in-corporate-real-estate/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Photography Open House: Climate\, Gender\, and Caste in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NYU Libraries. Co-sponsored by Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, NYU Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands\, NYU Office of Sustainability\, and NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study. \nREGISTER \nBhumika Saraswati\, an award-winning\, internationally published journalist\, filmmaker\, and photographer\, will be sharing artwork from her acclaimed project Unequal Heat\, an examination of the unequal nature of the climate crisis that documents how rising temperatures disproportionately affect marginalized communities—particularly women—in South Asia. This one-night photo exhibition of women laborers in Delhi\, India\, brings an intersectional focus to the climate crisis and considers how the most deeply impacted communities work to protect land\, water\, air\, and life. This event includes a display of Saraswati’s photographs and brief remarks by the artist. \nSaraswasti will also be leading a seminar (for NYU community members only) on Wednesday\, February 25. \nAccessibility note: This event is open to the public with registration. The venue is accessible via elevator. NYU Libraries is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. To place an accommodations request\, please email libraryengagement@nyu.edu.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/photography-open-house-climate-gender-and-caste-in-south-asia/
LOCATION:NYU Bobst Library\, Dr. Richard A. Chase Reading Room and Event Space\, 70 Washington Square South\, second floor\, New York\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Heteroglossia\, Pt. 2\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:MOCA’s resident artists to present their works-in-progress and share their insights into projects’ cultural & artistic nuances.\n\n\nMuseum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-In-Residence program welcomes a cohort of 5 performing artists to generate a theme-based project. This year’s theme\, Heteroglossia\, encourages the resident artists to explore the construct of identity based on their particular lifestyles and cultures. \n“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia\, Pt. 2” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. Audiences will experience the resident artists’ works\, gain insights into the cultural and artistic nuances of each project\, and learn about the refined visions and timelines leading to the final presentation outside of the residency. \nPerformer-Composer-Improviser SHINYA LIN will present an experiential music project\, New Music City. Audience will be invited out into Chinatown on a designed sound journey. This project draws inspiration from the concept of Ubiquitous Music\, aiming to offer the public an altered experience of the ordinary. The goal is to reflect on how we typically experience sounds\, cultivating a deeper awareness of auditory experiences in contemporary society—an inseparable element of daily life and cultural intricacy. \nTheatre Composer/Writer TIDTAYA SINUTOKE will present a song cycle performance\, White Rice\, inspired by interviews with Thai Americans exploring the authenticity of Thai food and its evolution. In this performance\, audiences will experience intimate sentiments connected to food and home\, brought to life through reenactments of these interviews. \nTheater/Performance Director YIBIN WANG will present a documentary performance project\, Tongues\, illuminating the cross-cultural experiences of Asians in America through the prism of our mother tongues. It will be structured around personal stories and daily-life experiences of Asian performers\, exploring themes of cultural heritage and identity. \n \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nSHINYA LIN\, music \nShinya Lin is a performer-composer-improviser. He is also a co-founder of Chaospace\, a nonprofit organization that supports the curation of Asian artists in New York City. Shinya’s musical style encompasses various genres\, including new music\, jazz\, improvisation\, and electroacoustic music. He focuses on composing and playing the piano\, prepared piano\, and electronics\, drawing inspiration from artists such as John Cage and Cecil Taylor. He believes in embracing whatever comes as a consequence of life and finding enjoyment in exploring the soundscape informed by life and nature. Shinya places great emphasis on “being present” in his music\, as it is inseparable from ordinary life. He believes that music brings people together internally\, leading to a realization of life’s purpose. Shinya graduated from Berklee College of Music and now holds a Master degree from The New School. He has embarked on a creative path\, collaborating with various art communities in New York. \nTIDTAYA SINUTOKE\, musical theatre \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 \nYIBIN WANG\, theatre & performance \nYibin Wang is a New York-based theater and performance director hailing from Hangzhou\, China. Yibin’s interdisciplinary work delves into cross-cultural experiences\, new technology\, and vibrant audience relationships. His recent directing/curatorial projects include A Hunger Artist (Lenfest Center for Arts)\, Three-Second Angels (TheaterLab)\, A Tree Has Not Yet Woken Up In A Dream (Beijing International Youth Theater Festival)\, Playdate (En Garde Arts)\, A Theater Letter To You (Columbia University)\, The Vanya Project (Columbia University)\, Designing Care (Hangzhou Fengshan Community). Recent assistant credits include The Following Evening (dir. 600 Highwaymen); Medee\, This Body Is So Permanent (dir. Peter Sellars); Promenade (dir. Morgan Green); Mothers’ Stories (dir. CHIA). BA\, Bard College; MFA in Directing\, Columbia University.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-heteroglossia-pt-2-day-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T223000
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SUMMARY:A+  Asian Stand Up Comedy Show at Broadway Club
DESCRIPTION:A+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian stand up comedians that New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-at-broadway-club/
LOCATION:318 W 53rd St\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T203000
DTSTAMP:20250219T103301Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Heteroglossia\, Pt. 2\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:MOCA’s resident artists to present their works-in-progress and share their insights into projects’ cultural & artistic nuances.\n\n\nMuseum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-In-Residence program welcomes a cohort of 5 performing artists to generate a theme-based project. This year’s theme\, Heteroglossia\, encourages the resident artists to explore the construct of identity based on their particular lifestyles and cultures. \n“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia\, Pt. 2” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. Audiences will experience the resident artists’ works\, gain insights into the cultural and artistic nuances of each project\, and learn about the refined visions and timelines leading to the final presentation outside of the residency. \nFilmmaker MIN DING will present a documentary film Weaving Identity: Self-Coming & Beyond. This project delves into the legacy of Cantonese women who chose celibacy over marriage\, challenging cultural norms and celebrating self-autonomy\, and how it resonates with today’s society. \nFlamenco Dancer YASMINA YUEXI will present a dance project\, Echoes of Golden Venture\, with an ensemble of musicians. This project depicts the sentiments and resilience shared by the immigrants. It aims to honor the experiences of those who sought after a better life\, and to ensure their stories will never be forgotten. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nMIN DING\, film \nBorn and raised in China\, Min Ding is a distinguished alumna of Columbia University where she honed her filmmaking craft\, earning an M.F.A. in Film in 2013. She was awarded the prestigious Student Production Grant by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation during her studies. She is the writer/director of several award-winning short filmsincluding Three Light Bulbs\, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2013; Rattlefly premiered at Vancouver International Film Festival and won the Best Short award at Cinequest Film Festival. Her most recent short film The Other Moon Goddess was supported by ArtsWestcher and Sundance Institute. \nYASMINA YUEXI\, flamenco dance \nYasmina Yuexi\, born in Beijing\, China\, began her artistic journey at the age of four with piano and classical music training. She joined the Jinfan Choir in middle school\, performing alto and piano at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA). In 2009\, Yasmina discovered Flamenco\, studying in Madrid\, Sevilla\, New York\, and Beijing. Expanding her dance repertoire since 2018\, she incorporates Ballet\, Classical Chinese Dance\, Jazz\, Krump\, Tap\, Contemporary\, and Hip-Hop. Her cross-cultural works\, such as “Pregón de Candied Haws por Flamenco” and “Flamenco por Spring Festival Overture\,” explore cultural intersections. Winning first prize at Flamenco Certamen USA in 2023\, she performed at prestigious venues across the US. In 2024\, Yasmina collaborated with Blackbird Dance Company on “The Message\,” reflecting on climate change. Yasmina continues to explore dance as a medium for bridging cultures and storytelling\, aiming to inspire audiences through innovative performances.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-heteroglossia-pt-2-day-1/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T153000
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Light\, Bright Lanterns with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Lantern Festival\, create a variety of colorful paper lanterns to light up the night sky!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-light-bright-lanterns-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20250218T214743Z
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SUMMARY:Get into Our Corner: Resource Exchange Tea(m) Party
DESCRIPTION:In conversation with Think!Chinatown’s art exhibition\, In Our Corner\, join us for an evening of sharing\, tea\, and baos!\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of sharing\, tea\, and baos! In parallel to the theme of solidarity in the “In Our Corner” exhibition\, Think!Chinatown is proud to bring a host of ally organizations to the Studio. The organizations will include Black Gotham\, Blasian March\, en foco\, and Vietnamese Boat People. Each group will share what they are working on and what asks they might have. The exhibition’s artists and visiting groups have been collaborating on a playlist\, building something small together to be shared during the reception with food and chat. Be a part of this great exchange where tomorrow’s solidarity is forged and come share your thoughts and support for these amazing artists and organizations! \nRSVP required for entry\, no walk-ins allowed! \nIn Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American Art Movements. This companion exhibition to Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) at New York University’s 80WSE Gallery\, invites five artists of the three key art collectives and organizations featured in Legacies to show alongside five non-Asian American artists who supported their work and growth over the years. These relationships range from recently made friendships to lifelong partnerships and even marriage: Kathleen Foster joins Ching Ming Cheung; Charles Luce joins Helen Oji; Howardena Pindell joins Arlan Huang; Shellyne Rodriguez joins Tomie Arai; and Arleen Schloss joins Nina Kuo. To highlight AAAC’s collection and its ongoing solidarity-building\, In Our Corner presents five works by non-Asian American artists from the collection\, Columbia Fiero\, Kitty Katz\, Donald Lipski\, Eva Mantell\, and Sepp Seitz. As the hosting institution for In Our Corner\, Think!Chinatown’s commission of Black Gotham’s Grand Rising and its inclusion in the show demonstrates the organization’s ongoing exchange and collaboration with communities of color. Through interviews and writings from the artists\, In Our Corner highlights these bonds and explores how artist collectives/organizations intersected and fostered connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/get-into-our-corner-resource-exchange-team-party/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T171500
DTSTAMP:20250213T083228Z
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SUMMARY:Skin as Technology in Asian/America
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Tara Fickle. Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \n“Skin” has multiple and fraught meanings in Asian America. Asian skin tones are ambiguous\, variously labeled as yellow\, brown\, or white-ish. Colorism and the stigma of darker skin are frequently raised as evidence of Asian anti-Blackness\, and a preference for skin whitening likewise interpreted as imitating whiteness. As scholars like Thuy Linh Nguyen Tu\, S. Heijin Lee\, and Natalia Duong have pointed out\, Asian skin is a porous site where racial\, national\, gendered\, and aesthetic meanings collide\, and where the legacies of war\, imperialism\, and neoliberalization are written on the body.  \nAlongside cosmetic surgery\, self-care and beauty trends\, skin can also be understood as a kind of technology. We can “reskin” ourselves online by choosing from a nearly endless color palette for our virtual avatars. Military technology aims at constructing body armor that is essentially a “second skin.” Pharmaceutical companies promise to create a kind of barrier that protects skin itself from the harms of life\, to\, in short\, use “bioactive” technology to reverse natural processes like aging. Scholars in this conversation will discuss the ways in which attention to skin as a technology (e.g. as virtual costume in digital spaces\, as environmental interface\, military armor\, etc.) can accordingly nuance our understandings of race\, nationality\, class\, and aesthetics in Asian/America. \nThis virtual discussion\, curated and moderated by Professor Tara Fickle (Northwestern University)\, features Professors Michelle Huang (Northwestern University)\, Miliann Kang (University of Massachusetts\, Amherst )\, and Sunny Xiang (Yale University). \nAccessibility note: This event will be hosted virtually on Zoom. A Zoom account\, internet access\, and a smartphone or computer is required. Closed captioning will be provided for all audio. If you have any access needs\, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu. \nTara Fickle is associate professor of Asian American Studies at Northwestern University. She is the author of The Race Card: From Gaming Technologies to Model Minorities (2019)\, and co-editor of the volume Made in Asia/America (2024)\, both of which explore material and ideological linkages between games and Asian/American racialization. Fickle’s current research projects include the racialized and gendered dimensions of global esports (competitive gaming)\, and a book and digital archive of the canonical Asian American anthology\, Aiiieeeee! (1974). \nImage: A still from the film\, Ex Machina (2014).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/skin-as-technology-in-asian-america/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20250212T201701Z
CREATED:20250114T214732Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Party
DESCRIPTION:Practice your mahjong skills with friendly games between friends and neighbors – all player levels welcome!\n\n\nPractice your mahjong 麻將 skills with friendly games between friends and neighbors. For newbies and people who need brush-ups\, we’ll have mahjong coaches at three tables. For those coming ready to win\, you can join the adult swim table. \nTables are first come first serve with rotations every 30 minutes. Folks who RSVP get priority\, while limited walk-ins are available. Keep in mind that during peak hours tables may be packed – please be patient with us! \n— \nThink!Chinatown is committed to hosting accessible events for our Chinatown neighbors. As we continue to present free\, public events throughout the neighborhood\, we invite you to support us with your contribution to grow our home and community art space at 1 Pike St. \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, neighborhood engagement\, and creative placekeeping. We believe the process of listening\, reflecting and celebrating develops the community cohesion and trust necessary to work on larger neighborhood issues. By building strength from within our neighborhood\, we can shape better policies and programs that define our public spaces\, celebrate our cultural heritage and innovate how our collective memories are represented. T!C is the team powering the Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, Chinatown!Studio and more. Learn more at thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-party-%e9%ba%bb%e9%9b%80%e6%b4%be%e5%b0%8d/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20250202T170217Z
CREATED:20241217T030512Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Lunar New Year Parade and Festival: Year of the Snake
DESCRIPTION:February 16\, 2025 | Sunday | 27th Lunar New Year Parade and Festival: Year of the Snake \nParade Starts at 1:00pm  in NY  Chinatown.  It starts at Hester and Mott Streets  ending on Broome Street near Sara D. Roosevelt Park. \nFestival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM  Located at Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St \nLIve Streaming:  WABC-TV is a proud sponsor of the 27th annual NYC Lunar Year Parade and Festival\, and will stream the parade live on abc7NY.com\, our mobile and connected TV apps\, and on YouTube. \nMany Asian communities worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Chinese\, it is known as “Chunjie” or Spring Festival\, while other names for the new year include Vietnamese Tet\, Korean Seollal and Tibetan Losar. \nViewers can expect a colorful celebration featuring floats\, marching bands\, lion and dragon dancers\, exotic cars\, multicultural musical performers\, magicians and acrobats\, and NYC community organizations. This is the biggest winter parade in the East Coast and a national and international tourist attraction. \nAn outdoor cultural festival will take place at the Sara Roosevelt Park by Grand St & Forsyth St that will feature Arts & Crafts\, free promotional gifts\, cultural\, food\, booths and performances by musicians\, dancers\, and martial artists. \nImage Credit: vector_lia_shanzan / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival-year-of-the-snake/
LOCATION:Chinatown  at Hester and Mott Streets\, Hester St and Mott St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Parade,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20250212T101753Z
CREATED:20241204T093345Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Light\, Bright Lanterns with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Lantern Festival\, create a variety of colorful paper lanterns to light up the night sky!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-light-bright-lanterns-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T123000
DTSTAMP:20250212T101751Z
CREATED:20241204T093337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T101751Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T203000
DTSTAMP:20241227T020632Z
CREATED:20241226T221317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T020632Z
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SUMMARY:Embrace Romance: Violin Virtuoso Iskandar Widjaja in Recital
DESCRIPTION:International violin virtuoso Iskandar Widjaja returns with a concert full of classical and contemporary musical inspiration\n\n\nFrom Dvořák and Gershwin to a selection of Asian\, American\, and European works – as well as Iskander’s own compositions – themed around romance. Join us for a special Valentine’s Day musical evening. \nPROGRAM \nKreisler: Präludium & Allegro\nGrieg: Sonata No.3 in c minor\nF. Chopin: Nocturne c sharp minor (arr. Milstein)\nDvořák: Romantic Pieces\nP. Tchaikovsky: Valse- scherzo op.34 \nintermission \nE. John: Can you feel the love tonight\nJ. Kuhn: Colors of the wind\nE. Sheeran: Perfect\nI. Widjaja: Spirited away\nI. Widjaja: Lacrimae\nYiruma: Kiss the rain\nYiruma: River flows in you\nHisaishi: Princess Mononoke- Legend of Ashitaka\nHisaishi: Howls moving castle Merry go round of life\nGershwin: Concert Fantasy on Porgy and Bess \nFor more information about the event\, visit dvoraknyc.org. \nABOUT \nLabeled both as “Worldclass-Violinist” (Stuttgarter Zeitung) and “Rockstar” (The Jakarta Post)\, Iskandar Widjaja connects worlds. The son of Arabic-Dutch and Chinese-Indonesian parents grew up with classical music and has performed as a soloist with internationally renowned ensembles such as the Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester and Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin; the Munich\, Warsaw and Shanghai Philharmonics; Sydney Symphony; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna\, and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Simultaneously\, he has developed a parallel showbiz career in East Asia\, with regular TV appearances and many related activities. \nHe entered the Berlin “Hanns Eisler” conservatoire as an extraordinary student at the age of eleven.  Awarded many international prizes even as a teenager and while studying\, he has worked with the great names of classical music such as Zubin Mehta\, Christoph Eschenbach\, Rolando Villazón\, Cameron Carpenter\, David Foster\, Anggun\, Itamar Golan and Fazil Say in halls such as the Elbphilharmonie; Philharmonie and Konzerthaus Berlin; Tonhalle Zurich; Shanghai Cultural Arts Center; Hong Kong City Hall; or the Tel Aviv Opera House. He is also often to be seen at mass-media events ranging from the Davis Cup\, EXPO Milan\, and Fashion Week in Paris to the world premiere in Vienna’s Konzerthaus of the suite for violin and orchestra “Across the Stars” from Star Wars. \nIn addition to the traditional repertoire\, he created the concept-concert “Bach&ZEN” in collaboration with a ZEN-Master and also works as a composer and songwriter. His compositions cannot be narrowed down to one genre\, but combine influences of film music\, baroque\, pop and hiphop. \nIskandar is strongly committed to educational projects for children in the Asian Pacific region\, typically in collaboration with UNICEF or the WWF.  Supported by KOMPAS Gramedia\, Indonesia’s biggest media group\, and the “besharp foundation” he organizes charity events to finance musical instruments and instruction for orphans\, street-\, and schoolchildren. His personality and energy are aptly summed up by the string players’ house magazine The Strad\, in the following words: “Iskandar Widjaja\, a true force of nature.” He plays the “Stephens” 1690 Stradivari and an 1875 JB Vuillaume. \nThis event is organized by the Dvorak American Heritage Association with support of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/embrace-romance-violin-virtuoso-iskandar-widjaja-in-recital/
LOCATION:Bohemian National Hall\, 321 East 73rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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