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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, Max\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians 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! \nAdditional Info: \nOnly a Two Drink Minimum Per Person (Non alcoholic Drinks Available) \n18 and older \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-6/
LOCATION:318 W 53rd St\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:Rally Against Sexual Assault (R.A.S.A.)
DESCRIPTION:KAFSC invites you to join us for the Rally Against Sexual Assault (RASA) 2025 at the Steps of Queens Borough Hall on Friday\, April 18th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. In partnership with the Queens Borough President @queensbprichards\, this rally is more than just an event—it’s a powerful stand for justice\, healing\, and solidarity. \nLed by our Youth Community Project Team\, RASA brings together people from all walks of life to raise awareness\, foster unity\, and show survivors that they are not alone. \nWe are proud to honor those who are making a difference in the fight against sexual violence:\n✨ Shekar Krishnan\, NYC Council Member – Leadership in Action @cmshekar25\n✨ Emily Miles\, Executive Director of NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault – Community in Action @emiles82\n✨ Rebecca Phelps\, Resilient Survivor – Pioneer of Healing & Empowerment @beccaphelps \nTogether\, we can create a world where survivors feel seen\, supported\, and empowered. Join us as we take action and build a stronger\, more compassionate community.\n.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rally-against-sexual-assault-r-a-s-a/
LOCATION:Queens Borough Hall\, 120-55 Queens Blvd\, Kew Gardens\, NY
CATEGORIES:In Person,Protest
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SUMMARY:Q-Wave Pre-Anniversary Party Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 17 at the People’s Forum as we reflect on 20 years of Q-Wave by sharing queer Asian stories\n\n\nJoin us on April 17 at the People’s Forum as we reflect on 20 years of Q-Wave by sharing queer Asian stories. This is an intimate\, freeform setting for folks to read original work or excerpts from published content on being queer and Asian. \n  \nSpace is limited! RSVP to attend the open mic as an audience member. To join the lineup please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/3kmRHG1ph8osPVFa6 \n  \nNOTE: This event is SEPARATE from Q-Wave’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Party on April 19 at 4pm. To RSVP for the party please visit: https://qwave20.eventbrite.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/q-wave-pre-anniversary-party-open-mic/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Open Mic,Storytelling
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
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SUMMARY:Winged Seeds: Embroidery Evening
DESCRIPTION:Come for a soothing evening of communal sewing led by artist Jia Sung!\n\n\nJoin artist Jia Sung for an afternoon of crafting and sharing at Think!Chinatown’s Studio (1 Pike St). Together we’ll explore basic embroidery techniques\, look at some examples from history as well as Jia’s own work\, and learn about its storytelling history and decorative uses. During the craft circle portion of the workshop\, participants are invited to bring their favorite photos from their family archives\, and share about the stories behind them. \nThis series of community embroidery workshops is part of Think!Chinatown’s upcoming exhibition\, Winged Seeds. Participants will gather to create embroidery pieces which will then be used as part of the frames for the exhibition’s collaborative portraits by Jia Sung. Participants’ archival family photos may also be submitted for consideration to be the subject of Jia’s exhibition portraits. \nNo prior embroidery experience required. RSVP required – limited space available.\nPlease note this program is for community members. \nImportant: Embroidery pieces created during this workshop will be used for the Winged Seeds Exhibition. If you’d like to continue working on your piece\, you can continue to work on it at home but we ask that you return it within two weeks during open studio hours! \nWinged Seeds is an upcoming Think!Chinatown exhibition featuring artwork by Jia Sung. Opening in May 2025\, Winged Seeds will explore the artist’s interests in diasporic narratives\, family archive\, and interspecies kinship\, to uplift and reframe the ancestral stories of Manhattan’s Chinatown. \nJia Sung is a Singaporean Chinese artist and educator whose practice spans painting\, artist books\, textiles\, printmaking\, and translation. She is the author of Trickster’s Journey\, a tarot deck published with Running Press. @jiazilla / jia-sung.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/winged-seeds-embroidery-evening-2/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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SUMMARY:Advancing Equality: U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark: the Landmark Case That Granted Citizenship to Anyone Born in the United States
DESCRIPTION:U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark: Explore the Landmark Case That Granted Citizenship to Anyone Born in the United States \nJoin us at the Chinese American Museum on Wednesday\, April 16th\, from 9:30pm to 11:45pm EST / 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM PST  for Advancing Equality: United States v. Wong Kim Ark. This event will explore the landmark 1898 Supreme Court case that solidified birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment\, as well as the lasting impact of the case and its continued relevance in shaping civil rights protections today. \nThe evening will feature a panel of experts\, including \n\nHelen Zia\, activist and author;\nDr. Linda Trinh Vo\, Professor Emeritus at UC Irvine;\nConnie Chung Joe\, JD\, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL); and\nProfessor Hiroshi Motomura\, Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law.\n\nThe program will also feature special guest Norman Wong\, great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark. Together\, the event explores the crucial role of equal protection under the law in driving meaningful change in the United States. \nThe event will take place in person at the historic Pico House\, located at 424 N. Main St.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012. A live stream via Zoom will be available for those who cannot attend in person.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/advancing-equality-u-s-v-wong-kim-ark-the-landmark-case-that-granted-citizenship-to-anyone-born-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Chan Is Missing
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly screenings & conversations on Asian and Asian American cinema in collaboration with New York Asian Film Festival\n\n\n\nPay As You Wish* \nMOCA is thrilled to partner with the New York Asian Film Festival to present the MOCA x NYAFF Film Club\, a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Subversion\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \n*This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—helping us cover event costs while keeping it accessible and welcoming to all. All registrations are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. \n  \nAPRIL SCREENING\nChan Is Missing (1982) \nDirected by: Wayne Wang\nRuntime: 75 minutes | Rated: Not Rated. Age 16+ \nChan Is Missing is a groundbreaking black-and-white film that follows two American-born Chinese cab drivers\, Jo and his nephew Steve\, as they search for Chan Hung\, a middleman who suddenly disappears with their money meant for taxi medallions. Their quest to find Chan takes them deep into San Francisco’s Chinatown\, uncovering the complexities of his life as a Chinese immigrant struggling with assimilation and identity in America. As Jo delves further into Chan’s world\, his frustration turns to empathy\, revealing the nuances of the immigrant experience. \nThis film marked the directorial debut of Wayne Wang\, an internationally recognized filmmaker known for amplifying Asian American voices through independent cinema. As one of the first feature-length films of the Asian American cinema movement\, Chan Is Missing is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Chinatown in the early 1980s\, featuring characters that felt true to everyday life. The film won Best Experimental/Independent Film from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association in 1982 and was later selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for its cultural\, historical\, and aesthetic significance. Wang later gained further acclaim for directing Smoke(1995)\, which won multiple international awards\, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. \nStarring: Woody Moy\, Marc Hayashi\, Laureen Chew \n  \nPOST-FILM CONVERSATION\nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier\, starting at 8:20 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages. \n  \nABOUT New York Asian Film Festival \nThe New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s premier event showcasing the very best in new Asian cinema. Held annually in July at Film at Lincoln Center and various venues across New York City\, NYAFF is celebrated for its bold\, diverse\, and dynamic programming. \nThe festival highlights a wide spectrum of films—from emerging voices to masterful auteurs—spanning genres such as cutting-edge blockbusters\, independent treasures\, and groundbreaking works. \nAs a vital platform for Asian filmmakers\, NYAFF fosters cross-cultural dialogue and champions the innovation\, creativity\, and richness of Asian storytelling on a global stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-chan-is-missing/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Panel
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SUMMARY:NYC Mayoral Candidate Forum on Immigrant NYC 
DESCRIPTION:This June\, New Yorkers will vote for the next NYC mayor. What are the candidates’ visions and plans for addressing immigration in NYC?. Your voice matters—come hear directly from those running to lead our city! \nMayoral Candidate Forum on Immigrant NYC \nWhen: Wed\, April 16\, 6:30-8:30pm \nWhere: CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\, 25 W 43rd St\, 18th Fl.\, NY\, NY 10036 \nDoors open at 6:00 \nIn-Person & Livestream \nSpanish & Chinese translations available in person \nRSVP HERE: https://slucuny.swoogo.com/16April2025
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-mayoral-candidate-forum-on-immigrant-nyc/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies\, 25 West 43rd Street\, 14th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Town Hall,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
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SUMMARY:Winged Seeds: Embroidery Evening
DESCRIPTION:Come for a soothing evening of communal sewing led by artist Jia Sung!\n\n\nJoin artist Jia Sung for an afternoon of crafting and sharing at Think!Chinatown’s Studio (1 Pike St). Together we’ll explore basic embroidery techniques\, look at some examples from history as well as Jia’s own work\, and learn about its storytelling history and decorative uses. During the craft circle portion of the workshop\, participants are invited to bring their favorite photos from their family archives\, and share about the stories behind them. \nThis series of community embroidery workshops is part of Think!Chinatown’s upcoming exhibition\, Winged Seeds. Participants will gather to create embroidery pieces which will then be used as part of the frames for the exhibition’s collaborative portraits by Jia Sung. Participants’ archival family photos may also be submitted for consideration to be the subject of Jia’s exhibition portraits. \nNo prior embroidery experience required. RSVP required – limited space available.\nPlease note this program is for community members. \nImportant: Embroidery pieces created during this workshop will be used for the Winged Seeds Exhibition. If you’d like to continue working on your piece\, you can continue to work on it at home but we ask that you return it within two weeks during open studio hours! \nWinged Seeds is an upcoming Think!Chinatown exhibition featuring artwork by Jia Sung. Opening in May 2025\, Winged Seeds will explore the artist’s interests in diasporic narratives\, family archive\, and interspecies kinship\, to uplift and reframe the ancestral stories of Manhattan’s Chinatown. \nJia Sung is a Singaporean Chinese artist and educator whose practice spans painting\, artist books\, textiles\, printmaking\, and translation. She is the author of Trickster’s Journey\, a tarot deck published with Running Press. @jiazilla / jia-sung.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/winged-seeds-embroidery-evening/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
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SUMMARY:Queens Borough President 2025 Bangladesh Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for a celebration of Bangladesh Independence Day\, as Queens honors our dynamic Bangladeshi community and culture with an evening of performances\, honors for local Bangladeshi leaders\, words of wisdom\, refreshments and much more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-borough-president-2025-bangladesh-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Queens Borough Hall\, 120-55 Queens Blvd\, Kew Gardens\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T170000
DTSTAMP:20250410T154117Z
CREATED:20250410T152200Z
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SUMMARY:Acting and Activism with Minnie Mills
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation on acting and activism with actress and North Korean human rights activist Minnie Mills and Korea Society policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre. Exploring the origin and development of her professional acting career\, Minnie discusses roles on “The Summer I Turned Pretty\,” “Obliterated\,” and future projects. She then describes her passion for supporting North Korean refugees through volunteering for the nongovernmental organization Liberty in North Korea (LiNK). How does she balance work with school and volunteering? What has she learned from North Korean refugees? An introduction is provided by Dr. Victor Cha\, Distinguished University Professor\, Georgetown University\, and President\, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department\, CSIS. \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of the Kim Koo Foundation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/acting-and-activism-with-minnie-mills/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Interview,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T160000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Hard Work: How to Advocate for Your Wants Without Feeling “Too Much”
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Hard Work: How to Advocate for Your Wants Without Feeling “Too Much”\nLeadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)  LEAP Connect with Nicole Cruz\, Wednesday April 16th at 12:00pm (PST)/ 3pm EST \nMany of us were raised to believe that hard work speaks for itself—but in reality\, staying silent about our contributions often keeps us overlooked and underrecognized. For many Asian Pacific Islanders\, the fear of being seen as “too much” or “too demanding” can make self-advocacy feel uncomfortable. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll unpack the cultural and systemic reasons we downplay our value and reframe self-advocacy as a skill that honors both our work and our worth. You’ll learn how to communicate your impact with confidence\, advocate for your needs without guilt\, and embrace visibility in a way that feels authentic—not performative. Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll walk away with tangible strategies to ask for what you deserve—whether it’s a raise\, leadership opportunities\, or simply more respect in your personal and professional life. \nThis workshop is tailored to the API experience but is open to all allies and community members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEAP Connect leadership workshops are free\, accessible to the public\, and are intended to bring a safe space to the community. Participants can walk away from the sessions with the tools and resources necessary to increase their leadership skills and inspire change. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-hard-work-how-to-advocate-for-your-wants-without-feeling-too-much/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T220000
DTSTAMP:20250414T210554Z
CREATED:20250407T043232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T210554Z
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SUMMARY:War’s Long Shadow: Generational Grief from War - Watch Party and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch a recording of a conversation between Jungwon Kim and Linda Thai on the impact of war on generational grief!\n\n\nWar’s Long Shadow Watch Party and Community Conversation \nJoin us to watch a recording of a conversation between Jungwon Kim and Linda Thai on the impact of war on generational grief followed by a guided community conversation! \nTogether\, we’ll watch the beautiful conversation between Linda Thai and Jungwon Kim where they explore psychological\, spiritual\, and communal reverberations of historical violence\, framed within the context of U.S. wars in Korea and Vietnam\, yet deeply relevant to other conflicts\, past and present. Their conversation touches on themes of intergenerational war trauma and grief as well as how we can use communal ritual practices towards collective healing. This conversation was hosted and recorded by Science and Nonduality on March 12. \nThe recording will be followed by a guided community conversation and connection practice. \nMeet the Instructor: \nAngela is a Visionary Organizing and Kingian Nonviolence facilitator-trainer working towards a world where we have increased capacities to sit with our own and each other’s complexities. Angela stewards community containers where participants can share grief\, practice conflict skills\, and be co-opted into emergence inspired by the erotic\, the intuitive\, the divine\, and the more-than-human.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wars-long-shadow-watch-party-and-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20250415T223235Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance Through Representation: Anna May Wong’s “Daughter of Shanghai"
DESCRIPTION:Join Think!Chinatown and author Katie Gee Salisbury for a screening of Daughter of Shanghai (1937) starring Anna May Wong and Philip Ahn.\n\n\nJoin Think!Chinatown and author Katie Gee Salisbury for a screening of Daughter of Shanghai (1937) starring Anna May Wong and Philip Ahn. Salisbury\, who recently published a biography of Wong called Not Your China Doll\, will speak about the film’s groundbreaking casting—it was the first time two Asian American actors played a leading romantic couple in the sound era—and how Wong’s real-life experiences inspired the story. Community discussion will follow the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/resistance-through-representation-anna-may-wongs-daughter-of-shanghai/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
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SUMMARY:The New Rap Language: How Musicians Continue to Transform the Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Groundbreaking musicians Audry Funk\, Bartika Eam Rai\, and Felukah sit down with renowned journalist Jessica Lipksy to discuss using their native and adopted languages to shape their unique styles\, and how their artistry speaks to issues important to them. \nThe discussion will be followed by short performances from each artist demonstrating their special techniques. \nJessica Lipsky is an award-winning journalist and managing editor at the Recording Academy. When she’s not collecting records to DJ\, she writes about them for the New York Times\, the Los Angeles Times\, NPR\, the Washington Post\, Columbia Journalism Review\, Wax Poetics and elsewhere. Her book\, It Ain’t Retro\, a biography of Daptone Records and the revival soul scene\, was largely researched and written at New York’s library systems. \n  \nKnown as Audry Funk\, Audry Bustos Díaz is a singer – songwriter\, MC\, and activist born in Puebla\, Mexico who is considered as one of the most important exponents of Hip-Hop in Spanish. Residing in the Bronx\, New York\, she has an international presence in the independent music industry for twenty years. During this time\, her powerful message has reached different high-profile venues\, while also giving talks about philosophy\, feminism and migration at forums around the world. \n  \nBartika Eam Rai is a New York based singer-songwriter\, celebrated for her poetry-like lyrics\, haunting vocal and authenticity. Rai was born and raised in Kathmandu\, but it was only after moving to the US that she decided to experiment her prose as music\, in an attempt to express the displacement that consumed her\, intensified by the tangible realization of leaving home. She recognizes her medium being intertwined with her longing for home and perennial identity crisis of existing as a Nepali in a non-Nepali world\, which is why all her recorded music is intentionally created in Nepali\, her mother-tongue. Her albums have received rave reviews and she has been the recipient of Nepal’s national music awards. Bartika is currently working on her first book\, tiny excerpts of which\, was written inside the New York Public Library! \n  \nFelukah is an Egyptian rapper\, singer\, poet and activist. Seamlessly blending her Arabic culture into Western sounds\, Felukah is dubbed the ‘Arabfuturist songstress\,’ or the artist paving the way for a ‘new wave of Arab women.’ Felukah’s music and revolutionary character has garnered the attention of thousands in the Middle East as well as the Western world\, landing her opportunities with the FIFA World Cup\, Harvard University\, the Brooklyn Museum\, Boiler Room TV\, and more. Felukah’s new collaboration with Ash\, “On My Mind” showcases her versatility as a pop artist\, rapping and singing over a dance beat and staying true to her conscious lyrics about empowerment\, life and romance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-new-rap-language-how-musicians-continue-to-transform-the-spoken-word/
LOCATION:NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) New York Public Library\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Performance,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T220000
DTSTAMP:20250412T041115Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T041115Z
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SUMMARY:FERMENT'ASIAN Beer Fest - LIC Queens! April 15th\, No Cover!
DESCRIPTION:\,The Third Installment of FERMENT’ASIAN by ESS Hospitality hosted at THE HUNTRESS in Long Island City\, Queens! Asian & Asian Inspired Beers!\n\n\nThe Third Installment of FERMENT’ASIAN by ESS Hospitality hosted at THE HUNTRESS in Long Island City\, Queens! Asian & Asian Inspired Beers! Free to the Public but please RSVP! Each individual RSVP will get a ‘Special Free Gift! Beers from China\, Thailand\, Japan\, Korean & even the United States\, Brazil\, Iran\, Isreal and more! \nSo many goodies on hand from the likes of; \nJAPAS CERVEJAIRA | MAKKU | FINBACK \nHITACHINO | MASTER GAO | BACK HOME BEER \nGOOD DAY | HEART OF DARKNESS | MAGPIE \nYOUNG MASTER | SCHNITT & many more! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fermentasian-beer-fest-lic-queens-april-15th-no-cover/
LOCATION:THE HUNTRESS whiskey\, wings n’ other things\, 2403 41st Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20250407T184025Z
CREATED:20250404T130523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T184025Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Scholar Forum’s State of Play Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This town hall will bring together distinguished leaders and experts to address the most pressing legislation\, programs\, and policies impacting our academic\, scientific\, and research community. We are honored to welcome Congresswoman Grace Meng\, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and House Appropriations Committee Member\, as our keynote speaker. She will be joined by her Executive Director\, Judith Teruya\, as well as prominent legal and policy experts. \nThis event will address critical issues such as: \n\nThe potential return of the China Initiative and its impact on scholars\, scientists\, and researchers.\nIncreasing investigations targeting scientists and academics.\nProblematic legislation\, including efforts to halt Chinese student visas.\nNationwide high-impact litigation cases such as in SB 846\, where there was a legal victory for a preliminary injunction.\nHeightened scrutiny of Chinese and international students.\nConcerns with travel and reentry into the country.\nHow we can ensure a welcoming and thriving environment for scholars\, scientists\, and researchers.\n\nThis is a pivotal moment for our community\, and this town hall is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights\, connect with leaders\, and equip yourself with the knowledge and resources needed during these challenging times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-scholar-forums-state-of-play-virtual-town-hall/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T213000
DTSTAMP:20250410T144814Z
CREATED:20250410T144814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T144814Z
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SUMMARY:Qing Ming - Chinese American Concept of Achieving Immortality
DESCRIPTION:Join David Lei for an upcoming lecture hosted by United Chinese Americans on Sunday\, April 13\, 8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST: “Qing Ming – Chinese American Concept of Achieving Immortality” \nQingming Festival: During Qingming\, Chinese families honor and remember their ancestors by visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites and make ritual offerings to their ancestors.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/qing-ming-chinese-american-concept-of-achieving-immortality/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T190000
DTSTAMP:20250410T040431Z
CREATED:20250312T122841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T040431Z
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SUMMARY:Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A. - w/ Kathleen Kim
DESCRIPTION:Case 84 is a comedy storytelling show about adoption but it’s for anyone who has struggled with identity which means it’s for everyone.\n\n\nCase 84 has toured in NYC\, Philly\, Ithaca\, Boston\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, Minneapolis\, LA\, Austin and San Fran. Case 84 is a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity\, complex family dynamics\, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly\, introspective\, and also painful moments in the show. As Edward’s journey unfolds\, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him\, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery. This show is a love letter to adoptees and an invitation for all to learn more about us. \nAbout Edward: \nEdward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for Cable Entertainment Brand Creative at NBCUniversal. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest\, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the country. \nAbout Kathleen Kim: \nKathleen is a NYC based producer\, puppeteer and voice artist best known for her work on Sesame Street as Ji-Young\, the show’s first Asian American Muppet character who debuted in the Emmy nominated AAPI special “See Us Coming Together.” Some of her other performance credits include Awkwafina’s Nora From Queens\, Saturday Night Live\, The Today Show and Helpsters on Apple TV+. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/case-84-adopted-in-the-u-s-a-w-kathleen-kim/
LOCATION:Teatro LATEA\, 107 Suffolk Street\, #Suite#413\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T183000
DTSTAMP:20250407T192317Z
CREATED:20250407T192052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192317Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Comfort Women -- a staged reading
DESCRIPTION:Comfort Women \nby Tanya Ko-Hong #\ndirector: Debra Whitfield+ \nat Open Jar Studios\, 1601 Broadway (48th Street entrance\, west of Broadway) Studio 12L\nFully accessible Sunday April 13 2025 5:00 pm \nFree Admission. But you must RSVP to comfort@aroundTheBLock.org \nAe-Kyung lives in isolation in Korea — bitter\, closed-off\, and struggling with trauma\, after surviving sexual exploitation during World War II. The locks on the door to her shoebox apartment haven’t been opened to visitors in nearly 50 years. When her granddaughter Kelly\, arrives unannounced from L.A.\, will Ae-Kyung unlock the door–and also her heart–to her? \nwith\nSandia Ang*\nLe Anne\nSol Kim\nMeeWha Alana Lee*\nChuja Seo*\nEmily Su \n* member\, Actors Equity Association # member\, Dramatists Guild + member\, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-comfort-women-a-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Open Jar Studios\, 1601 Broadway (48th Street entrance\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000
DTSTAMP:20250411T231502Z
CREATED:20250411T192039Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Society of Fairfield County Cherry Blossom Picnic
DESCRIPTION:JSFC is cosponsoring a Cherry Blossom Picnic with ASCENDCTW at Mill River Park in Stamford\, on Sunday\, April 13 from 12 to 2:30pm. ASCEND CTW is the CT/Westchester chapter of Ascend\, the largest non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America. We have rented the area outlined in red in the bird’s eye view of the park.(The location in the park is different from last year). This event and the park are open to all. Ascend will provide picnic food for their members. JSFC and our guests are welcome to eat at their table for $20 per person; if you wish to do that\, please use this registration link www.ascendctw.org/cherry-blossom-picnic-april  (“Member” on the registration page refers to ASCEND member\, so chose “Non-member” there) Alternatively\, JSFC members and guests can BYO picnic. JSFC Corporate supporter Maruichi Select Japanese market has a selection of takeout bento at 191 Summer St\, one block away from the park\, so you may wish to buy your lunch there\, or at their other location at 1980 W Main St\, Shop Rite Plaza. In that case you need not register\, but we’d appreciate it if you email info@japansocietyfc.org to let us know you are coming. \nAfter lunch\, children and parents can enjoy a carousel ride inside the park\, on the opposite side of our picnic site (across the river). Feel free to bring blankets\, lawn chairs etc.  You can park free on the street\, or in the nearby Target Mall\, UConn parking lot. \nMr. Nori Ishikawa played shakuhachi at the 2024 picnic\, and is coming again this year. He teaches Blues Harmonica\, Drums\, Saxophone and Shakuhachi in English or Japanese. You can read about about his Aun Music School HERE.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-society-of-fairfield-county-cherry-blosson-picnic/
LOCATION:Mill River Park\, 1050 Washington Blvd\, Stamford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T220000
DTSTAMP:20250411T120249Z
CREATED:20250410T152159Z
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SUMMARY:Bengali New Year Celebration (Diversity Plaza)
DESCRIPTION:On April 13th\, NRB Worldwide will continue its celebration of Pohela Boishakh\, the Bengali New Year\, at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights\, Queens. From 10 AM to 10 PM\, attendees can enjoy a variety of cultural activities\, including traditional music\, dance performances\, and a Boishakhi Fair featuring authentic Bengali cuisine and handcrafted goods. This event offers a vibrant opportunity to experience and celebrate Bengali heritage in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bengali-new-year-celebration-diversity-plaza/
LOCATION:Diversity Plaza\, Jackson Heights\, 73-19 37th Rd\, Jackson Heights\, NY\, 11372
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T180000
DTSTAMP:20250403T111805Z
CREATED:20250402T224647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T111805Z
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SUMMARY:Dragon Fest - Panda Day
DESCRIPTION:Panda Day is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities and tastings.\n\n\nPanda Day is a panda themed day under Dragon Fest. \n\nFree entrance without customized panda pin\n$6 for a customized Panda Pin – only limited to 5000\nThe panda pin for each panda day event will be different\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-fest-panda-day/
LOCATION:Astor Place\, Astor Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T200000
DTSTAMP:20250417T031129Z
CREATED:20250417T031129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T031129Z
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SUMMARY:In A Room Of One's Own: Inside A Writer's Mind
DESCRIPTION:Step inside a writer’s mind and explore the creative chaos of solitude\, inspiration\, and imagination in this intimate event.\n\n\nWelcome to In A Room Of One’s Own: Inside A Writer’s Mind – a panel and reading featuring writers Marie Lee (novelist and essayist\, founder of the Asian American Writers Workshop)\, Mark Rozzo (journalist\, New Yorker contributor\, LA Times columnist)\, Marwa Helal (author\, Ante body )\, and Aleena DeStefano (author\, Their Broken Knees)\, moderated by poet Renee Morales! \nJoin us at Book Culture for an intimate exploration of the creative process\, philosophies\, and strategies guiding their individual writing endeavours. In addition\, we will consider the relationship between creative writing and academia – how the writers see academic shaping\, contributing\, or perhaps even quelling the field and practice.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-a-room-of-ones-own-inside-a-writers-mind/
LOCATION:Book Culture (2nd floor)\, 536 West 112th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20250403T114621Z
CREATED:20250115T094833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T114621Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Two Stop
DESCRIPTION:A play exploring interracial tension through the experiences of a Black teen\, her mother\, and a Korean immigrant during the 1992 LA Riots.\n\n\nThe Museum of Chinese in America is honored to host playwright David Johann Kim for a presentation of his poignant play Two Stop\, which premiered last year at the Ensemble Studio Theatre in Los Angeles. \nSet against the backdrop of the Los Angeles Riots (April 29\, 2025 marks its 33rd Anniversary)\, in the tiny Two Stop market\, a headstrong Black teen\, her fierce mother and a lone Korean émigré shop owner reach back decades and even across the globe through war\, strife\, love and heartbreak to find connection and even hope? …but will it be enough? \n  \nABOUT the Playwright\nDAVID JOHANN KIM \nDavid’s plays PANG SPA and TWO STOP had their Los Angeles premiere produced by Chalk Rep and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA in Spring of 2024 and both received critical praise including Outstanding Production of a Drama (Intimate Theater) for both. TWO STOP was named BEST SHOW in the 2024 LA Theatre Bites Awards. Both plays were funded in part by VENTUROUS THEATER FUND and LA New Play Project. As a young actor\, David fell hard for new play development while working with powerhouse dramaturgs Mame Hunt (at Berkeley Rep) and Morgan Jenness ( NYSF’s New Works Now Festival and NY Theatre Workshop’s Dartmouth retreat). Mabou Mines’ Ruth Malaczech asked David to be part of the writers group when she was devising A Drop In The Ocean in residence at New York Theater Workshop. Les Waters selected him to be part of the devising team for their Joint Stock-style production\, Act 3 Sc 2 of Life at UC San Diego. He later lead Watts Village Theatre Company in the Joint Stock process for their production of B-Flight. His plays Two Stop and Pang Spa were awarded the 2022 Los Angeles New Play Project Award and Grant. as well as Venturous Theatre Fund Grants. Two Stop was workshopped in 2023 at The Inkwell Theater. Pang Spa was a semifinalist for the 2018 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Ashland New Play Festival and Bay Area Playwrights Festival and the final round of Dennis and Victoria Ross Foundation Playwrights Program. \nDavid spent the first half of his career in the theatre primarily as an actor. He originated lead roles in new plays including Han Ong’s Reasons To Live…\, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Innocent Erendira\, Milton Murayama’s All I Asking For Is My Body\, Larry Yep’s Dragonwings\, Alan Cook’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East Of Eden\, Lynn Manning’s Up From The Downs\, and Jessica Hagedorn’s Holy Food. He performed at theatres on both coasts including: The Public Theatre\, NY Theatre Workshop\, The Lark\, Mabou Mines\, Repertorio Espanol\, La Mama ETC in NYC and Berkeley Repertory Theatre\, Magic Theatre\, Asian American Theatre Co. and El Teatro Campesino in California. \nHe holds an MFA from UC San Diego and is a member of The Dramatists Guild\, The Playwrights Union\, Circle X Theatre’s 2024 Evolving Playwrights Group\, Chalk Rep’s Writers group\, Playwrights ThinkTank\, EST/LA’s Playwrights Unit and is a co-founder of EST/LA’s Ignite Project. \nHis latest play IMAGINED NOISE… is currently in development. \n*All ticket sales are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—allowing us to compensate artists while keeping our events accessible and welcoming to everyone. \n**MOCA members are required to present their MOCA ID at check-in.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-two-stop/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T163000
DTSTAMP:20250403T110811Z
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SUMMARY:Healing & Storytelling: Brooklyn Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the special screening of Far East Deep South\, followed by a discussion on Asian American History and Intergenerational Well-being.\n\n\nLet’s talk about Asian American History and Intergenerational Well-being. Join this special screening of Far East Deep South in New York\, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers\, an Asian American scholar\, and a mental health practitioner on April 12\, 2:00-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church. \nAbout The Film \nFar East Deep South is the award-winning 76-minute documentary about a Chinese American Christian family whose search for their roots leads them to Mississippi. On this journey\, they find miraculous family revelations and uncover the racially complex history of Chinese in the segregated South. The film not only shows a powerful family testimony\, but it explores the seldom discussed discrimination Asians historically faced and touches upon the role of the church in helping establish Chinese mission schools. It also highlights the interconnected relationship between the Black and Chinese communities in the Jim Crow era and the generational impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act. \n\n\nAbout The Panel \nConverse about healing and storytelling with filmmakers Larissa Lam\, award-winning director and accomplished music artist\, and Baldwin Chiu\, award-winning film producer and Gospel hip hop artist (a.k.a “Only Won”)\, Asian American Christian History scholar Dr. Timothy Tseng\, Director of the Asian American Christian History Institute (Fuller)\, and mental health practitioner Hilary Chiu\, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Redeemer Counseling). \nPanel facilitated by Daniel D. Lee\, Academic Dean of Fuller’s Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry (AAC) and Associate Professor of Theology and Asian American Studies. \nAdmission is FREE\, thanks to the grant funding of the KT Foundation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healing-storytelling-brooklyn-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:5123 7th Ave\, 5123 7th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20250411T115618Z
CREATED:20250410T152157Z
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SUMMARY:Bengali New Year Celebration (Times Square)
DESCRIPTION:On April 12th\, from 12 PM to 10 PM\, Times Square will host a vibrant celebration of Pohela Boishakh\, the Bengali New Year\, organized by NRB Worldwide. The event will feature the grand Mangal Shobhajatra procession\, a Boishakhi Fair\, and a lively gathering of people celebrating Bengali culture with music\, dance\, and festive energy. It promises to be an unforgettable fusion of tradition and modernity\, where thousands come together to mark the Bengali New Year in the heart of New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bengali-new-year-celebration-times-square/
LOCATION:Times Square\, 42nd Street & 7th Avenue\, New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T230000
DTSTAMP:20250326T151338Z
CREATED:20250326T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T151338Z
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SUMMARY:Songkran Southeast Asian New Year Celebration -Virtual/ San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Songkran is a festival from Southeast Asia marking the new year and celebrating making a fresh start. \nThis special program includes a program discussion hosted by Michelle Meow featuring conversations on cultural heritage\, community impact\, and empowerment initiatives; cultural performances\, including traditional dances\, live music\, and storytelling sessions; a traditional water blessing ceremony; and delicious authentic Southeast Asian cuisine prepared by local chefs. \n\nKenya Prach – Martial Artist; Khmer Rouge survivor\nMaly Phommavong – Interpreter\nKesinee Angkustsiri Yip – Communications Strategist; Co-founder\, Creative Catalyst\nMichelle Meow – Producer and Host\, “The Michelle Meow Show\,” KPIX+; Member\, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors—Host
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/songkran-southeast-asian-new-year-celebration-virtual-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T203000
DTSTAMP:20250409T104759Z
CREATED:20250115T094832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T104759Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Evening with Mavis Pan Trio
DESCRIPTION:Discover the compelling artistry of Mavis Pan in an intimate concert that bridges cultures\, genres\, and personal journeys.\n\n\nDiscover the compelling artistry of Mavis Pan in an intimate concert that bridges cultures\, genres\, and personal journeys. Accompanied by her trio\, Mavis will perform a curated selection from her celebrated albums\, including works from her critically acclaimed jazz quintet album Rising. \nThis performance offers more than music; it’s a heartfelt exploration of Mavis’s experiences as an immigrant and a woman of color navigating her path in the world of music. Through her evocative compositions and stories\, Mavis invites the audience into her world\, where East meets West and tradition intertwines with innovation\, creating a soundscape both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nJoin us for an evening of transformative music and storytelling that celebrates resilience\, creativity\, and the journey of finding one’s voice. \nMUSICIANS\nMavis Pan\, Piano\nGeoff Burke\, alto sax\nMark Wade\, bass \nABOUT Mavis Pan\nMavis Pan is a composer\, pianist\, singer\, and conductor\, who presents a blend of East and West\, Classical and Jazz\, Sacred and Secular. Her travels throughout Asia\, Europe\, the Middle East\, and the United States have gathered flavors of a multitude of cultures\, now blended into her compositions\, which range from popular to avant-garde\, from ballad to art song\, from solo instrumental to full orchestra. Born in Taiwan\, Mavis emigrated to the USA when she was seventeen and majored in jazz piano performance at New York University\, continuing her studies at Columbia University\, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Music and Music Education and at Brooklyn Conservatory\, where she earned a Masters in Musical Composition. She has performed in venues such as Carnegie Weil Hall\, Lincoln Center\, and Symphony Space and Flushing Town Hall. \nHer choral work “A Christmas Carol” was recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic for the Holiday Album with ERM label. She has released five albums: “On My Way Home\,” “Not Alone\,” “Set for Love\,” and “Inside.” Her latest album “Rising\,” featuring her original jazz quintet compositions\, produced by Grammy Award winner Ted Nash\, had received critical acclaim. “Rising” was selected as number 8 Jazz album of 2024 in Textura and will be premiered at Merkin Hall on March 29th 2025. \n*All ticket sales are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—allowing us to compensate artists while keeping our events accessible and welcoming to everyone. \n**MOCA members are required to present their MOCA ID at check-in.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-evening-with-mavis-pan-trio/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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SUMMARY:National (un)Belonging: Bengali American Women on Imagining and Contesting
DESCRIPTION:Based on research from her book\, Roksana Badruddoja explores the lives of two second-generation gender-queer South Asian American folx.\n\nMuch queer theory in America is based on white male experience and privilege\, excluding people of color and severely limiting its relevance to third-world activism. Within the last three decades\,  chronicles from gay lesbian bisexual transgender intersex queer (GLBTIQ) communities within the South Asian diaspora in the United States have appeared\, but the richness and contradictions that characterize these communities have been stifled. Too often\, the limitations due to undertheorized South Asian American lesbian\, bisexual\, and transsexual histories—compounded by a queer canon overwrought with the East/West and tradition/modern equations—render queer South Asian Americans as a monolithic homogeneous category with little or no agency. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Roksana Badruddoja visits paradoxes\, difficulties\, unity\, and diversity by unraveling the lives of two second-generation gender-queer South Asian American folx\, Rupa and Ronica. They show us ways in which an often invisible and marginalized group accepts\, manipulates\, and resists hegemonic powers. A core question Dr. Badruddoja advances in her research is how can historically disenfranchised lives be animated and made to interrupt binaried discourses? She answers the question by offering an embodied theorization of an assemblage of multiple saberes or knowings that avoid the traps of binary discourses. One of the ways she accomplishes this is by offering ethnographic work as a compelling narrative and theorization of decoloniality. \nPurchase Book: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-unbelonging-bengali-american-women-on-imagining-and-contesting/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Music: Maoli
DESCRIPTION:MAOLI  – LAST SIP OF SUMMER TOUR / TJ Fevella \niiMaoli\, referred to as a Hawai’i and Polynesia’s No. 1 independence commercial recording artist is coming to New York City!  Enjoy the cool jams of fusing country\, R&B\, soul\, acoustics\, rock and roll\, and reggae for this one night appearance. \nThe band\,which is fronted by Glenn Awong\, formed in 2007 and has since performed across the U.S.\, New Zealand\, Australia\, and the South Pacific.  In 2020 Maoli won group of the year and album of the year for their record Sense Of Purpose at iHeart’s Island Awards\, followed by album of the year and song of the year in 2021. In 2023 the band embarked on the Maoli Music Overload (MMO) tour selling more than 45\,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii\, in addition to selling 11\,500 tickets on the MMO US tour plus several Festival appearances including Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-maoli/
LOCATION:Webster Hall\, 125 E.11th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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