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SUMMARY:Lea Salonga Stage\, Screen & Everything In Between
DESCRIPTION:Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage\, Screen & Everything In Between tour to North America in 2025 with a stop at Town Hall on October 20. \nIn Stage\, Screen & Everything In Between\, musical theatre fans will experience stage and screen classics from Lea’s iconic roles including songs from Miss Saigon\, Les Misérables\, Aladdin and Mulan\, new-found favorites from the critically acclaimed Broadway and West End hit Old Friends\, Broadway blockbusters\, pop classics\, and much more from her celebrated career and beyond \nLea Salonga\nMultiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renown across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. Lea currently stars on Broadway inOld Friends(alongside Bernadette Peters) after headlining the Los Angeles and London productions. Lea is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony\, she has won the Olivier\, Drama Desk\, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérableson Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. On Broadway\, Lea starred in the 2018 Broadway revival of Once on This Island as the Goddess of Love\, Erzulie. The show’s return to the Broadway stage earned a Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Musical” and also garnered Lea and the cast a Grammy nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album.”She has also been seen on Broadway in Here Lies Love\, Allegiance and Flower Drum Song.Many fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II. For her portrayal of the beloved princesses\, the Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of “Disney Legend ”.Lea stars in the first season of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin(a reboot of the popular series) available on MAX\, after starring in the critically acclaimed Sony musical-drama Yellow Rose. \nLea can also be heard in the Netflix animated series Centaur world and in FX’s animated series Little Demon. In August 2021\, Lea released her single “Dream Again” and in November Lea Salonga: Live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from Sydney Opera House aired as part of Great Performances on PBS. A live album of the performance was subsequently released by Broadway Records.Lea’s 2022 Dream Again Tour and her 2019 The Human Heart Tour saw sold-out audiences and record-breaking sales across North America and the United Kingdom. Lea has toured all over the world\, performing sold out concerts in such locations as the Sydney Opera
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lea-salonga-stage-screen-everything-in-between/
LOCATION:The Town Hall\, 123 West 43rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,In Person
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Modern Dance Legacies: Hsueh Tung Chen
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate HT Chen’s legacy in modern dance & Chinatown with Dian Dong\, plus a “Needle and Thread” performance excerpt.\n\n\nJoin us for an evening reflecting on the life and legacy of choreographer H.T. Chen\, a cultural pillar of New York’s Chinatown\, whose work bridged Asian traditions and American modern dance. Born in Shanghai\, raised in Taiwan\, and trained at Juilliard and NYU\, Chen came to New York in the 1970s and founded HT Chen & Dancers. He went on to create a professional dance company\, school\, and theater at 70 Mulberry Street\, making the Chen Dance Center a vital artistic hub in Chinatown for more than forty years. \nIn recognition of his contributions to the city’s cultural life\, he received the NYC Mayor’s Award for Arts and Culture and NYS Governor’s Arts Award. Chen also served as a board member of organizations including the Asian American Arts Alliance and CREATE in Chinatown/Think!Chinatown\, helping to strengthen the role of the arts in community life. \nAt this intimate gathering\, his artistic and life partner Dian Dong will share memories\, rare video footage and images of Chen’s career and discuss his lasting influence. The program includes a live mini-performance by Chen & Dancers of “Needle and Thread” offering a glimpse of how his legacy continues to inspire. \nTogether\, we’ll honor a trailblazing choreographer\, educator\, and cultural leader—and look ahead to the exciting plans for rebuilding the new Chen Dance Center after it was destroyed by fire in 2020 at its historic Chinatown home. \nHT Chen & Dancers Since its inception in 1978\, the multicultural company has received critical acclaim for its national and international tours\, extended residencies in communities throughout the U.S.\, New York performances\, and award-winning educational programming. H.T. Chen & Dancers extensive educational programming\, outstanding community outreach\, and residency work have reached countless rural and urban communities throughout the United States. \nThis event is part of the Chinatown Arts Festival\, a month long celebration of culture in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Showcasing both traditional Chinese arts groups and emerging Asian American artists\, this year’s festival is packed with exciting programs for all ages. Check out our long list of free and low-cost events at www.thinkchinatown.org/artsfest \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-modern-dance-legacies-hsueh-tung-chen-%e7%b4%80%e5%bf%b5%e9%99%b3%e5%ad%b8%e5%90%8c%ef%bc%9a%e5%94%90%e4%ba%ba%e8%a1%97%e7%8f%be%e4%bb%a3%e8%88%9e%e5%85%88%e9%a9%85/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Gish Jen with Weike Wang: Bad Bad Girl (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed novelist mines her own family history for an intimate story of mothers\, daughters\, and the wounds that echo across generations. \n \nGish Jen’s latest novel\, Bad Bad Girl\, began as a memoir of her late mother\, Loo Shu-hsin\, before evolving into a fictionalized portrait of their turbulent mother-daughter relationship. As a child Shu-hsin learns how little her life is valued as a woman in 1930s Shanghai and is constantly reprimanded\, “Bad bad girl! You don’t know how to talk!” Years later\, struggling to keep her own family together as an expat in America\, she finds herself incanting the same refrain to her own strong-willed\, outspoken daughter. Spanning continents\, generations\, and cultures\, Bad Bad Girl weaves fragments of memory with careful invention to create an intimate portrait of the complex bonds between mothers and daughters. \nGish Jen discusses her new book with author Weike Wang.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-gish-jen-with-weike-wang-bad-bad-girl-hybrid/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 476 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Black & Asian Feminist Solidarities NYC Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the publication of We Are Each Other’s Liberation\, a groundbreaking anthology centering Black and Asian feminist solidarities. \nEmerging out of a collaborative project between Black Women Radicals and the Asian American Feminist Collective\, We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities offers an urgent call for the just future we might build together. Drawing out lessons from the revolutionary work of movement forebearers and bringing together organizers\, artists\, journalists\, poets\, novelists\, and more\, this collection envisions a cross-racial and internationalist politics. \nJoin us for a panel discussion with the book’s co-editors and readings from contributors in the anthology. We are excited to celebrate and be in community with you! \nSpeakers: \nAkemi Kochiyama-Ladson is a Harlem-based writer\, scholar-activist and non-profit consultant. The granddaughter of human rights activist\, Yuri Kochiyama\, Akemi is co-editor of Passing It On: A Memoir by Yuri Kochiyama and co-director of The Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project (YKSP) where she leads outreach and education programs centered in history\, culture and solidarity. \nRachel Kuo is an assistant professor of gender and women studies and Asian American studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, author of Movement Media: In Pursuit of Solidarity (Oxford University Press) and cofounder of the Asian American Feminist Collective \nJaimee A. Swift is the founder and executive director of Black Women Radicals and The School for Black Feminist Politics. She is an assistant professor of Black Politics at James Madison University. \nTD Tso is a feminist writer\, editor\, cultural organizer\, and cofounder of the Asian American Feminist Collective. \nKai Naima Williams is a multidisciplinary writer and performing artist based in Harlem\, New York. She is the author of The Bridges Yuri Built: How Yuri Kochiyama Marched Across Movements (Kaepernick Publishing\, 2024) and poetry chapbooks He Tried to Drown the Ocean\, I Waved (Hyacinth Girl Press\, 2018) and Tomorrow Maps (Hunger Press\, 2023). \n————————————————————– \nBlack Women Radicals (BWR) is a Black feminist advocacy organization dedicated to uplifting and centering Black women and gender expansive people’s radical political activism. Rooted in intersectional and transnational Black feminisms and Womanisms\, we are committed to empowering Black transgender\, queer\, and cisgender radical women and gender expansive activists by centering their political\, intellectual\, and cultural contributions to the field of Black Politics across time\, space\, and place in Africa and the African Diaspora. \nAsian American Feminist Collective (AAFC)is a grassroots racial and gender justice group based in New York City engaging in intersectional feminist politics grounded within our diasporic communities. We work to interrogate and dismantle systems of racism\, imperialism\, patriarchy\, and capitalism and are deeply invested in abolition\, queer liberation\, cross-racial solidarity\, and collective joy. \nThis event is sponsored by Black Women Radicals\, Asian American Feminist Collective\, Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, and Haymarket Books. While all our events are freely available we ask that those who are able make a donation to support our ongoing programming work.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/black-asian-feminist-solidarities-nyc-book-launch/
LOCATION:Mercury Store\, 131 8th St.\, Brooklyn\,\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Stolen Relations: Recovering the History of Native American Enslavement
DESCRIPTION:The Stolen Relations project is a tribally collaborative initiative to recover\, interpret\, and share with the public the long-hidden history of Native American enslavement. Developed over the past decade and formally launched in May 2025 (www.stolenrelations.org)\, the project brings together a growing database of individual records alongside contemporary Native perspectives\, artwork\, music\, and other resources for tribal and public use. \nJoin us for a presentation and discussion with two of the project’s originators – Brown University’s Linford D. Fisher\, Principal Investigator\, and Lorén M. Spears\, founding member of the Tribal Advisory Board. Together\, they will trace the history of Native enslavement and reflect on how the Stolen Relations project invites larger questions about decolonizing archives\, confronting the erasure of Native histories from our national narratives\, and reconnecting with this buried history. \nWatercolor pictured above: “What It Was Before” by Dawn Spears \n\nParticipants\nLinford D. Fisher is an Associate Professor of History at Brown University. He is the author of The Indian Great Awakening: Religion and the Shaping of Native Cultures in Early America (2012)\, the co-author of Decoding Roger Williams: The Lost Essay of Rhode Island’s Founding Father (2014)\, and the co-editor of Reading Roger Williams: Rogue Puritans\, Indigenous Nations\, and the Founding of America – A Documentary History (2024)\, as well as more than a dozen articles and chapters. Fisher is the Principal Investigator of a digital project titled Stolen Relations: Recovering Stories of Indigenous Enslavement in the Americas\, which is a community-centered\, tribal-collaborative project that seeks to broaden our understanding of Indigenous experiences of settler colonialism and its legacies through the lens of slavery and servitude. He has just finished a book called Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History\, which will be out with Liveright/Norton in April 2026. \nLorén M. Spears\, enrolled Narragansett Tribal Nation citizen and Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum\, holds a master’s in education and received a Doctor of Humane Letters\, honoris causa in 2017\, from the University of Rhode Island and Doctor of Education\, Honoris Causa from Roger Williams University in 2021. She is an author\, artist and shares her cultural knowledge with the public through museum programs. She has contributed to a variety of publications such as Dawnland Voices\, An Anthology of Indigenous Writing of New England and From Slaves to Soldiers: The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution. Spears co-edited a new edition of A Key into the Language of America by Roger Williams; and recently co-authored “As We Have Always Done: Decolonizing the Tomaquag Museum’s Collections Management Policy\,” published in Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archive Professionals. Under her leadership Tomaquag Museum received the Institute of Museums and Library Service’s National Medal in 2016 and she has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Spears has served as a founding member of the Tribal Advisory Board for the Stolen Relations project.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/stolen-relations-recovering-the-history-of-native-american-enslavement/
LOCATION:Center for Brooklyn History – Brooklyn Public Library\, 128 Pierrepont Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pitch: A Panel on Raising Funding
DESCRIPTION:Turning your side hustle into a thriving business takes more than passion—it takes funding\, strategy\, and the right playbook.  \nThis panel brings together experts across investing\, banking\, and community building to share real-world insights on raising capital—without the fluff. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nGrassroots & community support: partnerships\, sponsorships\, and building traction from day one\nAngel/VC insights: what makes an early-stage idea fundable\nBank financing essentials: when loans make sense and how to get lender-ready\n\nWho is this for? \nSide-hustlers\, creative entrepreneurs\, and first-time founders—especially those navigating NYC’s fast-paced landscape. Whether you’re building a brand\, running a neighborhood business\, or pitching investors\, you’ll leave with practical tools\, funding pathways\, and insider tips to avoid common mistakes. \nLights snacks + drinks will be provided! \nPanelists: \n\nLori Chen\, Founder & CEO of Kyovest (Ex-JPMorgan Executive)\nLori brings deep experience in private wealth and is now building accessible digital asset investing tools for emerging entrepreneurs.\nJane Wu\, Vice President\, Community Manager at JPMorganChase\nWith over 8 years in financial services\, Jane is dedicated to building trust and relationships with her community by delivering financial health education and connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow. She helps bridge the gap between her community and the financial tools offered by traditional banks.\nHK Han\, Co-Founder of Leadflow.NYC and The Asian Creative Foundation\nHan’s portfolio includes large-scale corporate branding\, digital experience development\, and technology integration\, with prior roles at ESI Design and Habitat NYC.\nModerator:  Macy Kwok\, Associate Board Member of Welcome to Chinatown and Founder of Women Uninterrupted Comedy
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-the-pitch-a-panel-on-raising-funding/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T191500
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Movies: From Spikes to Spindles (1976)
DESCRIPTION:From Spikes to Spindles (1976; 46 minutes). Director: Christine Choy. Producer: Third World Newsreel. A portrait of lower Manhattan Chinatown in the mid-1970s. Sparked by the mobilization of Asian American New Yorkers against police violence following the NYPD’s brutal assault against 27 year old Peter Yew in Chinatown\, the film considers over a century of Chinese American history via archival sources and interviews with local youth\, workers\, activists\, and politicians. \nThis screening will be followed by a brief group discussion. \nGet to know the histories of New York City through documentary cinema from Third World Newsreel! \n\n\n\n\nAssistive Listening and ASL\nASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.ault
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/monday-night-movies-from-spikes-to-spindles-1976/
LOCATION:Jefferson Market Library (NYPL) New York Public Library\, 425 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,History,In Person,Panel
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SUMMARY:Dance: Filipino American Heritage Month: Paroparo (Kapagapir Dance of Magical Butterfly)
DESCRIPTION:Get active and immersed in culture in this hands-on Kapagapir and Kakinikini dance workshop! Kapagapir refers to a Maranao fan dance from the Philippines. Maranao is a Filipino Muslim ethnic group predominantly found around Lanao Lake in Mindanao. The fan movements are meant to represent the wings of the paru-paro – which is the Filipino word for butterfly!\n\nThis activity is open to the whole family and those who wish to partake in this cultural activity!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-filipino-american-heritage-month-paroparo-kapagapir-dance-of-magical-butterfly/
LOCATION:Woodside Branch – Queens Public Library\, 54-22 Skillman Avenue\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Family Diwali Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Alvina Patel Buxani\, Basu Ratnam\, Maneesh Goyal\, Ami Sheth & Melanie Chandra\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon as we celebrate Diwali with family\, friends\, and festive cheer. \n✨ Inday’s signature bites & handcrafted cocktails\n✨ Live music & dancing\n✨ Festive activities for kids & families\n✨ DIY diya painting & rangoli\n✨ Henna by a skilled artist\n✨ Sparklers\n✨ A day of community\, connection\, and celebration \nDress code: a festive spirit is all that’s required. Traditional Indian clothing is warmly encouraged for those who wish to celebrate in style.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/family-diwali-celebration/
LOCATION:INDAY\, 1133 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali with Ajna Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Free\, community event featuring music\, dance and family-friendly fun and learning.\n\n\nThird Street Celebrates Community\nDiwali Celebration\nFeaturing:\nHenna art by Jolie Henna Entertainment and Afreenz Mehndi\nDance performance by Ajna Dance Company\n\nSunday\, October 19\, 2025\n1pm – Henna art/Third Street Courtyard\n2pm – Interactive dance performance by Ajna Dance Company /Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall at Third Street\nCelebrate Diwali – The Festival of Lights with Third Street Music School! \nYou’re warmly invited to join Third Street Music School on October 19th from 1-3 PM as we celebrate Diwali\, one of the most joyful and widely celebrated festivals in South Asia. \nObserved by over a billion people worldwide\, Diwali honors the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil — a message that resonates across cultures and communities. \nRooted in Hindu tradition\, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. It is also associated with the goddess Lakshmi\, who symbolizes wealth\, prosperity\, and new beginnings. Celebrated over five days\, families illuminate their homes with oil lamps (diyas)\, share sweets\, exchange gifts\, and gather in gratitude and joy. \nIt’s a time for reflection\, renewal\, and togetherness — and we look forward to sharing the spirit and beautiful cultural tradition of Diwali with our Third Street community! \nEvent Highlights Include: \n\nHenna art by jolie Henna Entertainment and Afreenz Mehndi – Celebrate the artistry of henna with two female-owned businesses offering beautiful\, intricate designs. Whether it’s your first time or a cherished Diwali tradition\, get your hands adorned with stunning\, natural henna creations.\n\n\nAn interactive dance performance by the renowned Ajna Dance Company – Get ready to dance! Members of Ajna Dance Company will lead an interactive performance full of energy and joy\, inviting everyone to learn South Asian dance moves together — no experience needed!\n\n  \nAbout Anja Dance Company \nFounded by Minila Shah\, Ajna Dance Company is based in New York City and rooted in the traditions of South Asia. The company expresses the diversity of the Indian diaspora through a dynamic blend of classical\, folk\, and Bollywood styles — including Kathak\, Bharatanatyam\, Garba\, and Bhangra. Ajna’s team of professional dancers and educators are passionate cultural ambassadors who perform\, teach\, and lead programs in schools\, workplaces\, museums — anywhere connection through culture and movement can thrive. \n  \nAbout Jolie Henna Entertainment \nJolie Henna Entertainment makes their own hand crafted organic henna with organic essential oils such as cajeput and white lavender. \nHenna lasts 2-3 weeks\, dries in 20 minutes. \n  \n  \nQuestions About Third Street Events? \nContact: Third Street Music School \nEmail: info@thirdstreet.nyc \nPhone: 212-777-3240 \n  \nTicket Policy \n\nRSVPs are first-come\, first-served.\nRSVPs are required of all attendees\, including children. An adult must accompany all children.\nAn RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Free events are oversold to accommodate drops.\nSame-day walkups will be accepted. Remaining seats will be released before the show starts\, as space permits.\n\nVenue Policy \n\nThis venue is accessible to wheelchairs\nLarge items\, including strollers and carts\, are not permitted in the hall but can be left in the lobby at the owner’s discretion. Third Street does not assume liability for any theft or damage.\nNo food or drinks are permitted in the performance space.\nNo pets allowed\, service animals only.\n\nPhoto & Video Policy \nTo celebrate and promote our programs and school\, photos and videos may occasionally be taken during classes\, rehearsals\, and performances. These images may be used in newsletters\, social media\, promotional materials\, or on our website. By participating in our programs or attending an event at Third Street\, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrate-diwali-with-ajna-dance-company/
LOCATION:Third Street Music School Settlement\, 235 East 11th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000
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SUMMARY:Open Dance Class w/Red Silk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Chinese dance class for all levels. Dance with props like ribbons and fans.\n\n\nCelebrate the 40th anniversary of Red Silk Dancers by dancing with these legends yourself! Dance class will start with a warm up to get us all moving. Then we’ll feel the music with traditional Chinese dance props like ribbons and fans. This class is all the joy of movement\, all levels welcome! Red Silk Dancers will perform a short demo from their 40th Anniversary program. \nMeet at the north part of Seward park on the volleyball courts\, but our location might shift based on availability. Volunteers will be onsite to guide you. Alternate location may be in front of the Seward Park library. In the case of rain\, we will go to Think!Chinatown’s studio at 1 Pike st \nFounded and directed by Margaret Yuen since 1985\, the Red Silk Dancers present a repertoire of traditional and contemporary Chinese classical and folk dance. Through concerts\, lecture demonstrations\, and residency workshops\, the company aims to promote cultural understanding and connect communities. Based in New York City\, the company has presented numerous programs throughout the New York metropolitan area and the Eastern United States \nThis event is part of the Chinatown Arts Festival\, a month long celebration of culture in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Showcasing both traditional Chinese arts groups and emerging Asian American artists\, this year’s festival is packed with exciting programs for all ages. Check out our long list of free and low-cost events at www.thinkchinatown.org/artsfest \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/open-dance-class-w-red-silk-dancers/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, Essex Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20251014T105020Z
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SUMMARY:Magkapatid ng Kultura (Sibling of Culture): A Filipino Heritage Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Asian & Queer and Bahay Kultura for a family-friendly drag show featuring an all-Filipino drag cast\, games\, and food.\n\n\nPhiladelphia Asian & Queer and Bahay Kultura are collaborating to host Magkapatid ng Kultura (Siblings of Culture): A Filipino Heritage Drag Show! It will be hosted by the fruity Filipina drag queen\, Mandy Mango! Her all-Filipino cast of drag performers includes Yari\, Zsa Zsa St. James\, and Pixie Styx. \nThis family-friendly drag show will celebrate Filipino culture\, talent\, and community. There will be dazzling pageant-esque performances featuring gorgeous ball gowns and captivating talent numbers. There will be some Filipino games for our families to enjoy too! \nThe self-serve dinner will include an array of traditional Filipino dishes catered by a Filipino-owned restaurant in Central Jersey.  \nThis is a joint fundraiser for Philadelphia Asian & Queer and Bahay Kultura. All ticket proceeds and a portion of performance tips will benefit both organizations. \nTipping is highly encouraged for our drag performers (cash and mobile payments welcomed). \nAbout Philadelphia Asian & Queer: \nPhiladelphia Asian & Queer (PAQ) is a volunteer\, social organization that strives to engage queer (LGBTQIA+)\, Asian/Asian-American folks within the greater Philadelphia area. Through a range of advocacy\, social\, and supportive programming\, we commit to building and uniting our collective voices as a queer\, Asian/Asian-American community. \nAbout Bahay Kultura: \nBahay Kultura’s mission is to create a learning community that provides children the opportunity to experience and discover Filipino culture through play\, language\, history\, and the arts to grow a deeper connection to their cultural identity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/magkapatid-ng-kultura-sibling-of-culture-a-filipino-heritage-drag-show/
LOCATION:William Way LGBT Community Center\, 1315 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T183000
DTSTAMP:20251017T092242Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Renewal: Breath\, Sound & Herbs w/ Kamwo Meridian
DESCRIPTION:An evening of ear seeding\, soundbath\, herbal teas and concoctions\, a talk about traditional Chinese medicine practices in the Autumn season.\n\n\nAs autumn approaches\, we pause to reflect and restore. Join us in collaboration with Kamwo Meridian Herbs for an evening of sound\, herbs\, and seasonal practices designed to nourish and strengthen our body’s immunity\, and align with the season’s call for balance and renewal. \nThe evening will begin with a soothing herbal tea. Kamwo will provide ear seeding for all participants. Ear seeding is a gentle wellness practice where small seeds are placed on points of the ear to support breathing\, immunity\, and relaxation. Acupuncturist and herbalist\, Olivia Choi\, will then guide us through an Autumn Reflection & Renewal of Breath. \nWe’ll settle into a sound bath led by Benny Spott\, creating soothing vibrations to help us breathe deeply and find calm as the season changes. \nAs we sip herbal concoctions\, the program will close with a seasonal herbal talk offering recipes and practical tips for immune health in the cooler months ahead. Herbs from Kamwo will be available for purchase on your way out. \nThis program is part of Think!Chinatown’s ongoing partnership with Kamwo Meridian Herbs\, a neighborhood institution preserving traditional Chinese medicine and wellness practices. \n  \n\n\nKamwo Meridian Herbs: @kamwoherbs has been the largest herbal dispensary on the east coast since 1973. With over 500 raw herbs\, thousands of granules and patent herbal products\, along with an extensive offering of acupuncture supplies and natural wellness options\, they’ve got you covered. Learn more at kamwoherbs.com \n  \nLicensed acupuncturist\, board-certified herbalist\, Olivia Choi: @olivia_choi9999\nDr. Olivia Choi is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist devoted to holistic healing and empowering the community through health promotion and education. With a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science\, along with advanced degrees in Public Health\, Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences\, and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy of Chinese Medicine from Hong Kong\, Dr. Choi bridges traditional wisdom with modern science. \nAt Grand Meridian Clinic\, Dr. Choi continues her mission to inspire wellness and balance\, offering personalized care rooted in the transformative power of Chinese medicine. Her passion lies in guiding patients toward harmony of body\, mind\, and spirit. \n  \nSound bath instructor\, Benny Spott: @bspotton @N.Y.Qi is a dedicated student of acupuncture at Pacific College and an educator in the sciences at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Alongside his academic journey\, he has cultivated a Qigong practice for over eight years. As he continues to deepen his knowledge of acupuncture\, Qigong\, and sound; Benny most enjoys sharing his wisdom with others. You will find Benny teaching weekly Qigong and sound meditation classes at @TheQiCenter. Benny loves inspiring people to tune into their inmost self\, so they can thrive with vitality\, and take an empowered role in their well-being. \n  \nThis event is part of the Chinatown Arts Festival\, a month long celebration of culture in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Showcasing both traditional Chinese arts groups and emerging Asian American artists\, this year’s festival is packed with exciting programs for all ages. Check out our long list of free and low-cost events at www.thinkchinatown.org/artsfest \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/autumn-renewal-breath-sound-herbs-w-kamwo-meridian/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
DTSTAMP:20251013T121132Z
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SUMMARY:YY Dance Company: Elsewhere (World Premiere)
DESCRIPTION:Yue Yin returns to 92NY with the world premiere of Elsewhere\, the final chapter in a trilogy exploring the meaning of our existence\, the journey of identity\, and our deep connection with the universe. Blending Chinese classical and folk dance with contemporary forms and the layered influences of the immigrant experience\, the choreography is both fluid and fierce\, deeply expressive and technically sharp. \nThe main themes of Yue Yin’s work are demonstrations of sensibility and strength\, emotional experiences\, conflicts\, and connections in all their complexity. Her presence in Women Move the World\, 92NY’s 2025/26 Harkness Mainstage Series — a season devoted to work created and choreographed entirely by women — reminds us that when women move\, they move more than bodies — they move ideas\, forms\, and the world itself. \nYue Yin’s connection to 92NY runs deep. A former Harkness Artist in Residence Mainstage artist\, Harkness faculty member and DEL facilitator\, she created work here during the pandemic and has continued to grow as a visionary choreographer and educator. With Elsewhere\, she returns to a place that helped shape her path — and shares a powerful new work that reflects how far that path has taken her. \nOct 17 at 7 pm\nOct 18 at 2 pm\nOct 18 at 7pm \nPlease note: At the artists’ request\, there will be no late seating at this event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yy-dance-company-elsewhere-world-premiere/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20251014T075814Z
CREATED:20251006T221118Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon Journey with Shen Wei: STILL / MOVING
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary cultural excursion beyond the city\, where visual art and live performance meet in one unforgettable afternoon with the world-renowned artist and choreographer Shen Wei\, known for his incredible work as Principal Choreographer for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. \nOn Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, guests will travel by private charter bus from Manhattan to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Pocantico Center and the Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) for an exclusive first look at the landmark exhibition Shen Wei: STILL/MOVING. \nYour $50 ticket includes:\n\nRoundtrip charter bus transportation from Manhattan’s Columbus Circle\nEntry to both exhibitions at Pocantico and the KMA\nExclusive live performance of Connect Transfer by Shen Wei Arts at the KMA\nArtists Talk between Shen Wei and the KMA’s Director and Chief Curator Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe\nDrinks and hors d’oeuvres served at the Katonah Museum during post-performance reception\nComplimentary bottled water on the bus (guests are welcome to bring their own snacks)\n\nYour Saturday Journey with Shen Wei:\n\n2:00 PM | Depart Manhattan (Columbus Circle)\n3:00 – 4:00 PM | Explore Shen Wei: STILL/MOVING exhibition at The Pocantico Center\, Tarrytown\, NY \n4:00 – 4:30 PM | Bus from Pocantico Center to Katonah\n4:30 – 5:00 PM | Explore Shen Wei: STILL/MOVING exhibition at the KMA\n5:00 – 6:30 PM | Live Performance of Connect Transfer and Artist Talk at the KMA\n6:30 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception at the KMA\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Return to Manhattan\n\nShen Wei: STILL/MOVING commemorates thirty years of Shen Wei’s visionary career as a dancer\, choreographer\, visual artist\, filmmaker\, and global cultural ambassador. This unprecedented joint exhibition between the Katonah Museum of Art and The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund illuminates the full scope of the artist’s trailblazing practice\, offering rare access to Shen Wei’s paintings\, works on paper\, choreographic compositions\, short films\, and video highlights from the Shen Wei Dance Arts repertoire—including new pieces never before exhibited in the United States. \nShen Wei’s visual art transcends cultural and geographic boundaries\, capturing the body in motion with dynamic brushwork that seamlessly incorporates Chinese calligraphy\, allusions to post-World War II abstract movements such as Action Painting and Gutai\, and traditional Chinese shan shui (mountain-water) painting. The resulting works evoke both abstraction and visionary landscapes\, often monumental in scale and cinematic in quality\, compelling the viewer’s gaze to move and dance across the surface. \nAt The Pocantico Center\, the exhibition emphasizes Shen Wei’s dialogue with nature through his recent landscape paintings\, whose immersive scale invites sustained contemplation. \nAt the Katonah Museum of Art\, the presentation highlights the interdisciplinary nature of his oeuvre—the generative influence of music on his choreography\, and the central role of movement in his paintings. Together\, these two venues offer audiences a complete experience of Shen Wei’s multidisciplinary vision.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-afternoon-journey-with-shen-wei-still-moving/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20250927T110851Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkles and Steps: Diwali 2025 x Aalokam
DESCRIPTION:Diwali fun for everyone with music\, dance\, food\, and shopping – it’s gonna be lit!\n\n\n🌟 Join Us for a Spectacular Diwali Celebration with Aalokam 🌟 \nThis Diwali\, we’re lighting up the night with an event that’s perfect for everyone—young and old alike! \n🗓️ Date: Saturday\, 18 October 2024⏰ Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm📍 Location: Brooklyn Children’s Museum Rooftop \nCome and enjoy: \n✨ Sparklers!! \n✨ Delicious food and sweets to savor by Imlee Kitchen \n✨ A vibrant marketplace featuring South Asian vendors \n✨ A thrilling DJ night to dance the night away by DJ Tauba \n✨ Henna \n✨ Dance workshop \n✨ Exciting activities and games for all ages \nWhether you’re coming with family\, friends\, or on your own\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights together with joy\, laughter\, and lots of fun! \nDress to dazzle and bring your festive spirit. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sparkles-and-steps-diwali-2025-x-aalokam/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20250927T110526Z
CREATED:20250919T093601Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2025
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nOn October 18th\, 2025\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\, join us to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2025/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20251003T111217Z
CREATED:20250919T093559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T111217Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Publishing: Expo for Aspiring Authors
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in publishing a book but don’t know where to start? Looking for an agent but not sure how to write a query letter? Trying to self-publish your novel? Wanting to make connections with other writers? \nJoin us for Pathways to Publishing\, a daylong expo at Bronx Library Center. Learn to navigate the world of publishing with hands-on workshops\, panels\, giveaways\, and more! Authors\, editors\, agents\, community writers’ organizations\, and beyond will come together for discussions and sessions on all things publishing. \nAt this event\, you can: \n\nPick up free giveaways — while supplies last\nGet a free author headshot\nParticipate in hands-on workshops\nLearn to write query letters\nMeet editors\, agents\, and industry professionals\nAttend informational panels on writing and publishing\nEnter a raffle to win an NYPL Writers Prize Pack\nand much more!\n\nPlus\, arrive early for special opportunitites!\nFirst come\, first served opportunities include: \n\nSpeed-dating with literary agents\nEditor critiques on the first page of your book\nLearning to write a agent query letter from an insider\n\nSpots are limited and registration does not guarantee admission.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pathways-to-publishing-expo-for-aspiring-authors/
LOCATION:Bronx Library Center\, 310 East Kingsbridge Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T223000
DTSTAMP:20251017T003732Z
CREATED:20250912T003237Z
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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\, HBO\, 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! \nVenue Policy: \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-12/
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:20251017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T220000
DTSTAMP:20251003T110052Z
CREATED:20250915T062244Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: A Minor Relief
DESCRIPTION:Multi-disciplinary artist\, ayo ohs\, debuts her first album\, A Minor Relief\, with a site-specific\nnight of music\, dance\, and theater. \nThrough this site-specific journey\, ayo guides the audience through life experiences in identity and freedom in a rapidly-changing world. Personal and relatable\, ayo’s lyrics explore silence and agency\, in an effort to find voice. Both playful and contemplative\, ayo asks us to reflect and reject where we are today\, to find a little relief. \nayo ohs (A.O./she/they) is a socially engaged artist\, performer\, and director working with movement\, music\, and healing arts in Lenapehoking/Brooklyn\, NY. ayo has presented choreography and spatialized audio compositions in venues in NY and San Francisco\, where their work was described as “feisty\, clever and poignant” by the SF Bay Guardian. In 2023\, ayo released the public art project\, The Silent Unseen Audio Tour: An Embodied Introduction to Asian American History\, an audio tour tracing histories of Asian American immigration through Flushing Meadows Park and the Queens Museum. In theater and installation\, ayo has collaborated extensively with Andrew Schneider\, including: HERE (Jacob’s Pillow 2025)\, NOWISWHENWEARE (BAM 2023)\, NERVOUS/SYSTEM (BAM 2018) and AFTER (EMPAC/The Public Theatre 2018). In dance\, ayo was an original cast member in Faye Driscoll’s Thank You For Coming series (2013-2018) including performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, Jacob’s Pillow\, the Venice Biennale\, and additional international and US tours. ayo is a founding member of Movement Research’s Artist of Color Council and has been an artist in residence at New York Live Arts (Fresh Tracks)\, Yaddo\, Groundworks Space\, and an Engaging Artist’s Fellow at More Art. They hold a BFA summa cum laude from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Experimental Theatre Wing. Find ayo under “ayo minor” on most major music-streaming platforms. A Minor Relief is their first EP of music. \nayoohs.com \n@ayolikemayo
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-minor-relief/
LOCATION:Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery\, 5-25 46th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T193000
DTSTAMP:20251013T123351Z
CREATED:20250811T041743Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: On Remembering My Friends\, My First Job\, and My Second-Favorite Weezer CD (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Francisco Delgado will read and discuss his novella about a CHamoru man who reflects on his teenage years while navigating the parenthood.\nProf. Francisco Delgado will read and discuss his novella\, On Remembering My Friends\, My First Job\, and My Second-Favorite Weezer CD (TRP: The University Press of SHSU\, July 2025). Winner of the 2024 Clay Reynolds Novella Prize\, the book tells the story of Cody Taitano\, a CHamoru slaman who reflects on his teenage years in 1999 while navigating the complexities of parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Delgado will explore the novella’s themes of race\, class\, and the enduring nature of friendship\, as Cody recalls his first job at McDonald’s and the music that shaped his life.\n\nFrancisco Delgado is a CHamoru writer of fiction and poetry\, as well as of literary scholarship on contemporary Native American and Indigenous literatures. Prof. Delgado’s novella\, On Remembering My Friends\, My First Job\, and My Second-Favorite Weezer CD (Texas Review Press\, July 2025)\, won the 2024 Clay Reynolds Novella Prize. His writing has been published in MANOA: A Pacific Journal of International Writing\, Studies in the Novel\, and Teaching English in the Two-Year College\, and elsewhere. He teaches at Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY\, where he created the first course devoted exclusively to the literatures of Native North America and the Indigenous Pacific. \nIf you miss this talk\, the video and podcast will be available online the following week. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend and we look forward to sharing our latest lecture with you!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/on-remembering-my-friends-my-first-job-and-my-second-favorite-weezer-cd/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20250904T064859Z
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SUMMARY:✨ 2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration (FREE) ✨
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration for a fun-filled day of traditional Korean food\, games\, and cultural performanc\n\n\n✨ 2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration (FREE) ✨ \nCome join us at the Flushing YMCA for a festive Chuseok celebration! Immerse yourself in Korean culture with traditional food\, music\, and dance. This in-person event promises fun for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the beauty of Chuseok right here in Flushing! \n\n\nPlease note that the official registration link is included below. Registration on Eventbrite will not count towards official registration.  \n \n✅ REGISTER NOW (OFFICIAL LINK): https://tinyurl.com/3rurujrd \nChuseok is one of Korea’s most cherished holidays—a time to give thanks for the year’s harvest\, enjoy traditional foods like rice cakes and seasonal fruits\, and celebrate under the full harvest moon. \nOur event will feature: \n– Cultural Performances 🎭 \n– Games & Crafts 🎨 \n– Delicious Korean Snacks 🍱 \n– Free Giveaways 🎁 \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends\, experience Korean culture\, and welcome the beauty of autumn together! \nThe event is free\, but registration is required—and spots fill up quickly\, so make sure to reserve yours early through link below \n📤 Want more details? Contact Yeon Park at Ypark@ymcanyc.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/%e2%9c%a8-2025-flushing-ymca-annual-chuseok-celebration-free-%e2%9c%a8/
LOCATION:Flushing YMCA\, 138-46 Northern Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20250920T063552Z
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SUMMARY:Career: Ascend New York Metro: Inspiring Across Generations (IAG)
DESCRIPTION:Adapt. Evolve. Disrupt: Leadership for a Changing World \nFace the changing world head on. Engage with experienced leaders and dynamic speakers who have walked the paths of disruption. Explore how change creates opportunities to evolve and adapt to be a better\, more authentic leader. \nParticipate in interactive discussions and sessions. Network with peers and senior executives\, and connect to a larger community of friends and allies looking to make an impact and foster development. \nWhether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned executive\, the IAG has something for you. Create purpose and community and drive meaningful change through thoughtful leadership and innovation. \nAgenda \n\n1:30 – 1:40pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks\n1:40 – 2:40pm: Plenary Session\n2:40 – 2:50pm: Break\n2:50 – 4:05pm: Breakout Session #1 (Choose one)\n\nEarly Career: Leading from Day One: Building Confidence\, Voice\, and Impact Early in Your Career\nMid-Career: The Resilience Equation: Mental Health\, Grit\, and Sustainable Success\nExecutive: Leading Change – Leading at the Edge: Guiding Organizations Through Disruption and Opportunity\n\n\n4:05 – 4:25pm: Break\n4:25 – 5:40pm: Breakout Session #2 (Choose one)\n\nAdapt: Future-Proof: Navigating AI\, Data\, and the Next Generation of Innovation\nEvolve: Beyond the Title: The Human Side of Leadership\n\n\n4:25 – 5:40pm: Ascend Executive Network Session (Invite-only)\n5:40 – 7:00pm: Networking Reception
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/career-ascend-new-york-metro-inspiring-across-generations-iag/
LOCATION:Citi  – 45 Hubert St\, 45 Hubert St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T233000
DTSTAMP:20250920T065303Z
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SUMMARY:Ascend New York Metro: Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) — Future Leaders Expo - Students Only
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Network. Inspire: Future Leaders \nExclusively for students\, this Future Leaders Expo is designed to empower emerging student leaders with the tools and insights necessary to develop a strong personal brand and build meaningful professional connections. \nThrough a dynamic panel discussion and an engaging networking session\, participants will gain practical strategies for self-presentation\, communication\, and relationship-building that are essential for leadership success in academic\, professional\, and community settings. \nStudent leaders will have the opportunity to network with representatives from Ascend sponsor companies. \nLearn about diverse leadership journeys and branding strategies from professionals across various industries. \nParticipate in meaningful peer-to-peer and student-to-professional connections through a speed networking session. \nGain access to mentors\, resources\, and opportunities for growth. \nThis event is open to students only.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ascend-new-york-metro-inspiring-across-generations-iag-future-leaders-expo-students-only/
LOCATION:Citi  – 45 Hubert St\, 45 Hubert St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20251005T021558Z
CREATED:20251005T011931Z
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SUMMARY:Standup Comedy In Flushing
DESCRIPTION:Bringing NYC top comics to the best side of Queens!\n\n\nStandup Comedy is coming back to Flushing! \nThis special lineup includes: \nJenny Tian: Melbourne International Comedy Fest\, Edinburgh Fringe\, Youtube 500k\nsubscribers \nMic Nguyen: Asian Not Asian Podcast\, NPR\, Chinatown Takeaway \nKarl Xie: Boston Comedy Fest\, Rodney’s \nHeikal Mohamed: Singapore’s Funniest \n  \n\n\n\n\nDuo Bar offers AMAZING food and drinks!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/standup-comedy-in-flushing/
LOCATION:The Duo Coffee Bar\, 36-20 Main Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20251016T153737Z
CREATED:20250925T144750Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: In Celebration of Where Every Ghost Has A Name (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Where Every Ghost Has A Name by Kim Liao\, featuring Anru Lee and Jimin Han!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Where Every Ghost Has A Name by Kim Liao\, featuring Anru Lee and Jimin Han! \n__ \nKim Liao is the author of Where Every Ghost Has a Name: A Memoir of Taiwanese Independence. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times\, The Guardian\, Electric Literature\, Lit Hub\, The Rumpus\, McSweeney’s\, The Millions\, Salon\, Fourth River\, Hippocampus\, and others. A former Taiwan Fulbright Creative Research Scholar\, her work has received support from the Vermont Studio Center\, the Jentel Foundation\, the Hambidge Center\, the Anderson Center\, and the Ragdale Foundation. She lives with her family near New York City and teaches writing to students of all ages. Learn more about Kim and get in touch at kimliao.com. \nA cultural anthropologist\, Anru Lee‘s research focuses on the Asian Pacific region and issues of capitalism\, modernity\, gender and sexuality\, and urban anthropology. She is the author of “In the Name of Harmony and Prosperity: Labor and Gender Politics in Taiwan’s Economic Restructuring” (SUNY Press) and “Haunted Modernities: Gender\, Memory\, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan” (U Hawaii Press) and is co-editor of “Women in the New Taiwan” (Routledge) and Brill Encyclopedia of Taiwan Studies (The Gender and Women’s Studies Section). \nJimin Han is the author of A Small Revolution and The Apology\, a Barnes and Noble Discover Pick; named a best audiobook of the year by Booklist\, a best book of the summer by the LA Times\, Vanity Fair\, Shondaland\, Apple Books and more. Additional writing of hers can be found in Poets & Writers\, Literary Hub\, Catapult\, and other publications. She teaches at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College and community writing centers. Her work has been supported by the New York State Council on the Arts. Dreamt I Found You\, her new novel\, is forthcoming in April 2026. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt 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. \nThe 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 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-where-every-ghost-has-a-name/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20251003T095244Z
CREATED:20250927T114307Z
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SUMMARY:Nikkitha Bakshani Presents Ghost Chilli\, in Conversation with Kat Tang
DESCRIPTION:Nikkitha Bakshani celebrates the US release of her novel Ghost Chilli with Kat Tang at The Crown Inn. Hosted by Fleet with cosponsor AAWW.\n\n\nJoin us for a celebration of the US release of Ghost Chilli\, Nikkitha Bakshani’s acclaimed debut novel\, the recipient of a Cosmopolitan Book Award and a finalist for the 2025 New Adult Book Prize. Nikkitha will be in conversation with novelist Kat Tang (Five-Star Stranger). Hosted by Fleet\, an imprint of Little\, Brown Book Group\, and cosponsored by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, the event will include readings\, discussion\, mingling\, and drink specials. Admission is free. \nMore about Ghost Chilli: \nMuskan has a great life: a creative job in the big city\, supportive friends\, and no trouble finding first dates. So what if her colleagues don’t know she exists\, or her friends won’t stop lecturing her about the three-year ‘situationship’ she’s in? It’s not like she’s starving. \nBut something is wrong\, and while the people around her seem to have all the right words\, nobody can articulate what they want from each other. As obstacles mount and the easy-going persona Muskan has built starts to crumble\, she is forced to face a question that’s been quietly burning at the back of her mind: Why did her family move to America so abruptly? \nWarm\, funny\, and sharply observed\, Ghost Chilli is a story about trying to find honest relationships in an isolating world\, and the weight we unwittingly carry. \n‘A rich coming-of-age story full of punchy and astute observations about everyday relationships‘ COSMPOLITAN \n‘By turns witty\, compassionate\, and toe-curling. An incredibly astute and propulsive writing of modern relationships\, familial\, platonic and romantic‘ SUSANNAH DICKEY \n‘Ghost Chilli is enjoyably bittersweet\, a black comedy that conjures the turbulent twenties in all their isolation and shame‘ TELEGRAPH \n‘A kaleidoscopically detailed novel of twenty-first century life\, full of human comedy\, which finds richness in the quotidian\, ephemeral\, and overlooked’ LUCIE ELVEN \n‘Exquisite\, forensic and tender . . . This book gently brûléed my heart‘ DOREEN CUNNINGHAM \nNikkitha Bakshani is an Indian-American writer based in London and the author of the debut novel Ghost Chilli\, which has been shortlisted for the 2025 New Adult Book Prize. Her writing has been published in the Telegraph\, the Paris Review Daily\, The Baffler\, the Village Voice\, and more. She has an MA in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmiths. \nKat Tang is a graduate of Columbia’s MFA program where she taught as an Undergraduate Writing Fellow. Born in China\, relocated to Japan\, and raised in California\, she is fascinated by how we make and fake human connection in a technologically evolving world. Her short stories and graphic narratives have appeared in Electric Literature\, The Margins\, Pigeon Pages\, and elsewhere. She currently lives in New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nikkitha-bakshani-presents-ghost-chilli-in-conversation-with-kat-tang/
LOCATION:The Crown Inn\, 724 Franklin Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20251003T081454Z
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SUMMARY:Dance: Of Dishes and Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Of Dishes and Dreams is a new evening-length creation choreographed by Spring 2024 Baryshnikov Arts residency artist Keerati Jinakunwiphat. Inspired by her experiences growing up in a family-run Thai restaurant\, Jinakunwiphat explores service\, synergy\, and the balance between order and chaos. Set to an original score by Quaba Ernest and Bryndon Cook\, the piece evokes the energetic pulse of kitchens and home-cooked meals. The evening’s visual landscape will be designed by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya\, incorporating traditional textiles\, sculpture\, and domestic objects. Together\, the dancers transform an everyday space into a sphere of healing and belonging\, driven by themes of lineage\, community\, and the American Dream. \n“It’s rare for a young artist to emerge so quickly with a distinctive choreographic voice\, but Keerati has that confidence\, vision\, and originality. You don’t want to miss this exceptional work.” —Mikhail Baryshnikov \nPerformers\nJennifer Florentino\, Zack Gonder\, Keerati Jinakunwiphat\, Alysia Johnson\, Claude “CJ” Johnson\, Ryan Yamauchi \nCreative\nKeerati Jinakunwiphat\, Choreographer\nBryndon Cook\, Music Director\nQuaba Venza Ernest\, Music Composer\nAmanda Phingbodhipakkiya\, Set Designer\nDan Stearns\, Lighting Designer\nKaren Young\, Costume Designer
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-of-dishes-and-dreams/
LOCATION:Baryshnikov Arts\, 450 West 37th Street\,\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20251014T235241Z
CREATED:20251003T091426Z
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SUMMARY:"Our Journeys" Mỹ Việt Story Slam with Vietnamese Boat People
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Vietnamese Boat People’s 6th Story Slam: My Journey—live stories of migration\, identity\, love\, and healing.\n\n\nFive brave storytellers will take the mic to share their journey of migration\, identity\, love\, loss\, healing\, and discovery. \nThink!Chinatown is proud to host Vietnamese Boat People for their 6th annual and first ever in-person Story Slam. This year’s theme is “My Journey.” Stay tuned for announcements for this year’s selected storytellers. \nThis Story Slam is part of Our Journeys\, an exhibition hosted at Think!Chinatown. Join us for an evening of live storytelling\, community\, and connection. \n\n6:30 pm – Reception\n7:00 pm – Story Slam begins w/an intro from Tracey Nguyen Mang (Vietnamese Boat People)\n7:45 – Reception & Mingling continues\n\nInterested in being a storyteller at this Slam? Read all about the Open Call here. \nThank you to event sponsors\, Red Boat Fish Sauce\, Subtle Asian Baking\, Key to Teas and our event beverage sponsors\, Mai Vino and Sanzo. \nVietnamese Boat People is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of the Vietnamese diaspora through oral history\, podcasts\, and community programs. \nThis event is part of the Chinatown Arts Festival\, a month long celebration of culture in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Showcasing both traditional Chinese arts groups and emerging Asian American artists\, this year’s festival is packed with exciting programs for all ages. Check out our long list of free and low-cost events at www.thinkchinatown.org/artsfest \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-story-slam-w-vietnamese-boat-people/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20251003T102023Z
CREATED:20250904T025627Z
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SUMMARY:Out of Place: New Novels about Travel\, Restlessness\, and Home
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Roohi Choudhry\, Karen Outen\, & Cleyvis Natera\n\n\nP&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Roohi Choudhry\, author of Outside Women\, Karen Outen author of Dixon\, Descending\, & Cleyvis Natera\, author of Neruda on the Park\, for a panel on travel\, restlessness\, and home within their novels. \nAs discourse around place and displacement becomes increasingly fraught\, the focus of this conversation will be on how ideas of searching and belonging come up in both leisure travel and migration within their novels. They will also be discussing how writers tackle representations of place\, and how we address both restlessness and rootedness in these narratives of movement. \n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating.\nDoors open at 6:30pm.\nBooks will be available for purchase at the event.\nCost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase.\nThe talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear.\nIf you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event\, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!\nWe encourage all guests to wear masks.\n\nABOUT THE PANELISTS: \nRoohi Choudhry was born in Pakistan\, grew up in southern Africa\, and now calls Brooklyn home. She is the author of Outside Women (University Press of Kentucky\, 2025)\, named one of the most anticipated feminist books of 2025 by Ms. Magazine and described as “riveting… an incisive story of how change happens” by Publishers’ Weekly. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Michigan and is the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship and residencies at Hedgebrook and Djerassi. Her stories and essays have appeared in Ploughshares\, Callaloo\, Longreads\, Poets & Writers\, and the Kenyon Review. She has worked as a researcher in criminal justice reform and public health\, wrote for the United Nations\, and facilitates creative writing workshops for community organizations. Learn more at roohichoudhry.com. \nKaren Outen’s debut novel Dixon\, Descending (Dutton\, 2024) was a Library Journal Editor’s Pick and was longlisted for both the Crook’s Corner Book Prize and the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. Her fiction has appeared in Glimmer Train\, The North American Review\, Essence\, and in the anthologies Where Love is Found and Mother Knows: 24 Tales of Motherhood (both from Washington Square Press). Her essays have been published in Scoundrel Times\, Lit Hub\, Electric Lit\, and the anthology From Curlers to Chainsaws: Women and their Machines. She received a 2018 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers Award\, a Careers in the Making Fellowship from the Institute for the Humanities at the University of Michigan\, and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts. She has taught writing at the University of Michigan\, where she earned an MFA\, and at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. \nCleyvis Natera is an award-winning author\, essayist\, and critic. Her debut novel\, Neruda on the Park\, was a New York Times Editor’s Choice and was awarded a Silver Medal by the International Latino Book Awards for Best First Book of Fiction. Her work has appeared in Kirkus\, The New York Times\, The New York Times Book Review\, Bon Appétit\, TIME\, The Washington Post\, USA TODAY\, Pleiades\, The Kenyon Review\, Aster(ix) and Kweli Journal\, among others. Natera has received awards\, fellowships and artist residencies by the Vermont Studio Center\, PEN America\, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts\, and Hermitage Artist Retreat\, among others. She was the recipient of the prestigious Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference 2024 Toni Morrison Fiction Fellowship. She is currently a Fulbright Specialist. She joined Montclair State University in the fall of 2024 as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing where she currently leads the development of a M.F.A. in Bilingual Creative Writing. Natera is also part of the creative writing faculty at Barnard College of Columbia University andThe New School M.F.A. program. Natera’s second novel is The Grand Paloma Resort.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/out-of-place-new-novels-about-travel-restlessness-and-home/
LOCATION:P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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