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SUMMARY:Amma’s Pride: FYC Screening Event
DESCRIPTION:Centering South Asian Queer experience through film\, stories\, food\, and dialogueView Event\n\n\nAmma’s Pride: A Special NYC Screening Celebrating Love & Allyship\nJoin us for an evening that celebrates love\, family\, and the power of storytelling as\nAmma’s Pride comes to New York City. The night will open with a stand-up performance\, followed by a special screening of the award-winning short documentary Amma’s Pride\, a panel conversation featuring author Nawaaz Ahmed (Radiant Fugitives)\, and a closing reception that brings our community together in dialogue and connection. \nEvent Partners\nBrown Girls Doc Mafia\, Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies\, The Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF)\, Manhattan Neighborhood Network\, Product of Culture\, Asian Women Giving Circle and Amma’s Pride Team. \n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm Doors Open\n7:15 pm Warm welcome by Sola Fasehun\, DIFF\n7:20 pm Opening Act Sneha Scharbach is an NYC-based comedian\, Indian-American\, and LGBTQ+ mom of two who dives into the beautiful mess of modern queer parenting with a healthy dose of sarcasm and spice.\n7:33 pm Film Screening\nAmma’s Pride chronicles Valli’s unwavering support for her trans daughter\, Srija\, as Srija fights for legal recognition of her marriage in a traditional South Indian town.\n8:00 pm Panel Discussion\nFilmmaker Chithra Jeyaram\, Sneha Scharbach and Fahmida Rashid\, Desi Rainbow Members\, and Nawaaz Ahmed\nModerated by Archana M. Jain\, Co-Founder of Product of Culture\n8:45 pm Food and Reception\n9:30 pm Event Ends\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \nAbout \nNawaaz Ahmed was born in Tamil Nadu\, India. Before turning to writing\, he was a computer scientist\, researching search algorithms for Yahoo. His debut novel\, Radiant Fugitives (2021)\, about an Indian American woman volunteering on Kamala Harris’s attorney general campaign in 2010\, was a finalist for the 2022 Pen/Faulkner Award and the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction\, and was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and the Aspen Literary Prize. He holds an MFA from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. He currently lives in Brooklyn. \nArchana M. Jain is a crisis strategist\, investor\, and brand-building expert with over 15 years of experience shaping narratives for Fortune 500 companies. She is the Founder of Product of Culture (POC)\, a WOC-founded collective that amplifies Brown brands and creatives through culture-driven strategy\, content\, and experiences. Under her leadership\, POC has become a global hub for South Asian creatives\, launching initiatives like the Founder’s Summit\, the South Asian Film Festival of America\, and the POC Shop. A Brazil-born New Yorker of South Asian heritage\, Archana serves on the boards of South Asian Women in Entertainment and the Arts Council of America and holds a master’s in Public Relations from NYU. \nSneha Scharbach is an NYC-based comedian\, Indian-American\, and LGBTQ+ mom of two who turns family chaos into comedy gold. Her stand-up dives into coming out to traditional Indian parents\, raising kids with her wife Kathryn\, and the beautiful mess of modern queer parenting—with a healthy dose of sarcasm and spice (last time she wore a sari\, her mom made her). She recently lit up the stage at Breaking Barriers: An AANHPI Celebration and is quickly becoming a must-watch voice in comedy. \nSola Fasehun is the Founder of the Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF) at Lincoln Center. Her career includes film development with Academy Award Winner Michael Phillips (Lighthouse Productions)\, and serving as a Sales Agent & Distribution consultant at Submarine Entertainment/Deluxe\, where she contributed to Oscar-winning features. She was a producer on the feature film Fire Music and helped develop and launch the first diversity initiatives at UTA & Buchwald. I also helped to develop and launch the first Indie Film division at Buchwald as Co-Head of the Indie Film Division. \nChithra Jeyaram is a physical therapist turned filmmaker who identifies as Tamil. Her films reveal the extraordinary in the everyday\, focusing on the wisdom\, resilience\, and love of biological and chosen families. Her feature documentary FOREIGN PUZZLE is a poignant exploration of motherhood that contrasts cancer’s brutality with the resilience of dance\, and LOVE CHAOS KIN fills a critical gap in mainstream adoption narratives by highlighting multicultural and multiracial families\, particularly through the lens of immigrants and people of color. She has edited the feature documentary – Sex Work\, It’s Just a Job (2025) and filmed and edited the feature documentary One Thousand and One Berber Nights (2023). Chithra is an adjunct faculty member at NYU. She is an alumna of prestigious programs\, including Visions du Réel’s RoughCut Lab\, the Chicken & (Egg)celerator Lab\, the BGDM Artist Fellowship\, the Gotham Documentary Fellowship\, and the Jerome Foundation grant. Her films have been showcased by platforms and festivals such as 2M\, PBS\, CBSN\, Apple TV\, BlackStar\, SXSW\, and DOC NYC. Food is her first love\, and she is an avid runner who has completed 15 marathons. She calls Chennai and New York City home and is writing her first screenplay\, THE LONGEST SUMMER.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ammas-pride-fyc-screening-event/
LOCATION:Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN)\, 509 West 38th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City!\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, India Tribune\, and the New York Comedy Festival\, this monthly event has become a cultural phenomenon\, consistently selling out every show this year. \nLooking for a night of laughs in NYC? Laughing Lassi offers a unique comedy experience with diverse performers delivering top-tier entertainment. The show is in English and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds\, making it the perfect evening to enjoy with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Doors open at 6:30 PM\, and the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM (No “Brown Time” here!).\nWhere: Conveniently located in NYC\, with a lively atmosphere to match the laughs.\nVenue Policy: A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).\n\nFollow us on Instagram @LaughingLassi for exclusive highlights\, photos\, and videos from past shows. Stay updated on upcoming performances\, comedian lineups\, and exciting news about the South Asian comedy scene in NYC. \n🎟️ Get Tickets Now: Tickets sell out fast\, so grab yours today and guarantee your seat for a night of non-stop laughter! \n🚨 Important Information: \n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTicket only includes the show (7:00pm to 8:30pm). The after-party (9:00pm – 11:00pm) is free and optional\, and it depends on interest from audience. Please send us an email if you are interested in attending the after-party and we will send you detail.\nRefunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyccomedy shows nycnew york comedy clubcomedy club nyccomedy club nyccomedy club new yorkny comedy clubnyc comedy clubthe comedy cellar nycsouth asian standup comedy showindian standup comedy show in new york citydesi standup comedy show in new york cityLive Standup Comedy Show in New York CitySouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New JerseyPakistani Standup Comedy ShowBangladeshi Standup Comedy ShowBest Standup Comedy Show in New York CityBest Comedy Show in West VillageComedy CellarComedy Cellar New YorkGotham Comedy ClubCheap Comedy Tickets New YorkStandup Comedy ShowComedy ShowStandup Comedy Show New York CityBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York Citycomedy cellar nycTHE KING’S JESTERHasan MinhajRadio City Music HallRussell PetersAct Your AgeThe Best Standup Comedy Show in ManhattanThe Best Comedy Show in ManhattanA+ Asian Comedy ShowAsian Comedy ShowChinese America Japanese AmericanKorean AmericanPhilipino American
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-11/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:Agbayani Worship: the Problematics of a Filipino Captain America (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Vina Orden examines how narratives in popular media can perpetuate or challenge existing power structures and colonial mentalities.\nVina Orden will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1\, examining how narratives in popular media can perpetuate or challenge existing power structures and colonial mentalities. Orden explores this through the complex dynamics behind the pop culture success of comics like “The United States of Captain America.” Her analysis delves into the diverse creative team behind these comics\, including queer\, Filipino\, First Nation\, and South African writers. And she critically questions whether Captain America\, despite such diverse creative input\, must still operate within a context of “imperial power dynamics” and the realities of the U.S. nation state.\n\nVina Orden is a writer based in Lenapehoking/New York City whose work has appeared in Asian Journal\, CUNY FORUM\, The FilAm\, The Halo-Halo Review\, hella pinay\, Hyperallergic\, and The Margins. As senior poetry editor at Slant’d magazine\, Vina supports and amplifies other emerging Asian American writers. She is a 2025 VONA Poetry Residency Fellow and has received fellowships from the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, Kweli\, Roots. Wounds. Words.\, and Tin House. She also is working on her first novel for young adults.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/agbayani-worship-problematics-of-a-filipino-captain-america/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Little New-Yorkers: Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala
DESCRIPTION:Little New-Yorkers | free with admission \nPriya Dreams of Marigolds & Marsala\n\nFriday\, October 24\, 3:30 pm\nThis month\, we’re celebrating our exhibition The New York Sari. Families will hear about family\, saris\, and flowers in this gentle story about missing your home country. Kids will make their own marigold flower garlands to wear or decorate their room! Ages 3-6
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/little-new-yorkers-priya-dreams-of-marigolds-masala/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYSEAN Conference on Intellectual Freedom in Southeast Asia and the United States (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN) and the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF) for a day-long conference examining attacks on intellectual and academic freedom in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Scholars\, journalists and activists will gather to look at how universities and intellectuals often become the first target of rising authoritarianism\, the costs and benefits of collective action\, and the strategies for resistance. The conversation will address the impact of funding cuts\, strengthened immigration enforcement and assaults on higher education in the U.S. as well as the lessons learned from crackdowns in Southeast Asia (Thailand\, Philippines\, and Indonesia)\, South Asia\, and Turkey. SCHEDULE: \nOpening Remarks (9:30 AM – 9:35 AM EDT) \nPANEL 1: Authoritarianism and Threats to Academic Freedom (9:35 AM – 10:50 AM EDT) – \n\nAshutosh Varshney\, Brown University –\nLeon Botstein\, Bard College\n\nPANEL 2: The View from Southeast Asia (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT) – \n\nBencharat Chua\, Director of the Southeast Asia Coalition on Academic Freedom (SEACAF) –\nHerlambang Wiratraman\, Gadjah Mada University –\nKyaw Moe Tun\, President of Parami University –\nSol Iglesias\, University of the Philippines-Diliman\n\nLunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT) \nPANEL 3: The View from the United States (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT) – \n\nTom Pepinsky\, Cornell University –\nJonathan Friedman\, PEN America\, Free Expression Program –\nRachel Cooper\, Asia Society\n\nBreak (3:00 – 3:15 PM EDT) \nPANEL 4: Lessons Learned and Effective Strategies (3:15 PM – 4:45 PM EDT) \n\nPita Limjaroenrat\, Visiting Fellow Harvard University and former head of the Move Forward Party in Thailand –\nAsli Peker\, International Relations\, New York University –\nKenneth Roth\, Princeton University and former director of Human Rights Watch
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nysean-conference-on-intellectual-freedom-in-southeast-asia-and-the-united-states/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner – Main Event Space\, Room 101\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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SUMMARY:Author Panel: Minh Nguyen\, Memorial Park: Revisiting Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Launch of book by Minh Nguyen\, with Catherine Quan Damman\, Kaleem Hawa\, Yasmina Price\, and Mark Tseng-Putterman\n\n\nJoin us at e-flux on Tuesday\, October 23 at 7pm for a reading and conversation with Minh Nguyen on the occasion of her new book\, Memorial Park: Revisiting Vietnam\, released by Art Metropole and Wendy’s Subway. Nguyen will read and present from the chapter of the book on art and censorship\, followed by remarks and a conversation with Catherine Quan Damman\, Kaleem Hawa\, Yasmina Price\, and Mark Tseng-Putterman. \nFifty years after the Fall of Saigon and twenty years after her family’s emigration to America\, Minh Nguyen returns to her native Vietnam to find out what’s left of the old revolutionary project. In Memorial Park\, a collection of essays pairing travelogue and criticism\, Nguyen encounters relics of proletarian romance and vestiges of authoritarian control amid an evermore corporatized society. Along the way\, she considers how contemporary artspeak confuses state censors\, the rise of luxury “Smart Cities” as they supplant socialist housing complexes\, and the enduring appeal of propaganda signs that once promised utopia. \nDriven by a diasporic curiosity that seeks discovery over dwelling on loss\, Memorial Park avoids nostalgic idealism or reflexive condemnation. Instead\, Nguyen takes seriously the legacy of Vietnamese liberation by naming what it has become—and what it has not. What emerges is a complex picture of the country today and a reflection on how we inherit and reckon with radical histories that shape our world. \nBios \nMinh Nguyen is a writer and curator based between New York City and Ho Chi Minh City. She is the curator of Dogma\, a collection and gallery in HCMC focused on art and political graphics\, and managing editor of e-flux journal. Her book Memorial Park is out with Wendy’s Subway and Art Metropole. \nCatherine Quan Damman is an art historian and critic; she holds the Valeria Napoleone Linda Nochlin Professorship at the Institute of Fine Arts\, New York University\, where she is Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art. Her first book\, Performance: A Deceptive History\, is forthcoming with Princeton University Press in early 2027. \nKaleem Hawa is a writer and researcher living in New York. His book on the Palestinian captives’ movement\, Like a Bag Trying to Empty\, was published by Wendy’s Subway last year. \nYasmina Price is a New York–based writer and film programmer completing a PhD at Yale University. She is devoted to visual culture from the African continent and diaspora\, anti-colonial cinema\, and the experimental practices of women artists. Her programming has been featured at Anthology Film Archives\, Light Industry\, Maysles Documentary Center\, e-flux\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music\, New York; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Pan African Film & Arts Festival\, Los Angeles; and The National Gallery of Art\, D.C. Her writing has appeared in edited volumes and museum catalogues\, with essays in The Nation\, The Baffler\, MUBI’s Notebook\, Hammer & Hope\, Criterion’s Current\, Film Quarterly and World Records Journal. \nMark Tseng-Putterman is a writer\, historian\, and educator based in New York City. His work focuses on how US empire has shaped the politics of Asian American belonging during the unfinished Cold War. His manuscript-in-progress\, Cold War Diaspora\, draws on several years of archival research and oral histories to trace how Chinese\, Filipino\, and Japanese American communities navigated the colliding projects of racial inclusion and diasporic nationalism during the 1950s–1980s. His writing has appeared in publications such as The Atlantic\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, and Boston Review. He is co-editor of a new collection on contemporary Asian American grassroots activism\, Asian America Rising\, published in September by New York University Press\, and is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nFor more information\, please contact program@e-flux.com. \nAccessibility\n–Two flights of stairs lead up to the building’s front entrance at 172 Classon Avenue.\n–For elevator access\, please RSVP to program@e-flux.com. The building has a freight elevator which leads into the e-flux office space. Entrance to the elevator is nearest to 180 Classon Ave (a garage door). We have a ramp for the steps within the space.\n–e-flux has an ADA-compliant bathroom. There are no steps between the event space and this bathroom.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/minh-nguyen-memorial-park-revisiting-vietnam/
LOCATION:e-flux\, 172 Classon Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Panel
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SUMMARY:LinkedUp A Dating Show for the Employed.
DESCRIPTION:LinkedUp mixes hot takes\, sharp roasts\, and live audience matchmaking. Come for the chaos\, stay for the HR violations.\n\n\nLinkedUp: A Dating Show for the Employed – Where job interviews meet romantic interviews—live on stage. \nCo-hosted by Srishti Sharma (actually employed and manages engineers for a living) and Jesse Warren (co-founder of TechRoast show). \nAfter five completely sold-out editions\, LinkedUp is back with another round of resume-fueled romance\, awkward slack channels\, and corporate chaos disguised as comedy. \nThis NYC edition will come fresh off an internationalization sprint – The show is officially going to India\, with a special Mumbai edition co-hosted by Rohan Joshi of AIB fame. \n  \n\n\n🎮 The format: \nLinkedUp is structured like a live game show\, complete with a bachelor/ette (the job offer) and job applicants (romantic prospects)\, multiple “interview rounds” like resume-screening\, compatibility objective Q&A\, subjective live Slack channel managing and other surprise curveballs. \nThe best part? The audience gets to vote live—and also particpate for elements like poaching and back-filling. \nExpect to laugh\, judge\, and maybe even fall in love (with someone else’s performance review).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/linkedup-a-dating-show-for-the-employed-2/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:MOCA Queer StoryJAM #5 – In-Between
DESCRIPTION:This storytelling program fosters understanding and builds connections across communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans.\n\n\nWe live at the intersection. We are Asian and American. To friends\, we may be out; to family\, perhaps not. In-betweenness is where the tug-of-war lives—between identities\, expectations\, and choices. But must we choose? \nMOCA Queer StoryJAM returns for another heartfelt gathering. This storytelling program fosters understanding and builds connections across communities by amplifying the voices of queer Asian Americans. This time\, we’re exploring IN-BETWEEN—the daily push and pull of navigating multiple identities. Presented in conjunction with MOCA’s special exhibition hapa.me\, the program also invites deeper reflection on mixed-race identity. \nThrough personal narratives\, LGBTQ+ Asian American storytellers will offer nuanced perspectives on intersectionality and belonging. Afterward\, audience members are invited to share their own stories. Join us for an evening of storytelling\, reflection\, and connection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-queer-storyjam-5-in-between/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:A Reading by Kimiko Hahn\, Poet Laureate of New York State  (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Writers at Queens\, The Queens College Reading Series\, Presents \n\n\n\nA Reading by Kimiko Hahn \nLeFrak Concert Hall at Kupferberg Center for the Arts – Queens College \n\n\n\n\nin us for an evening with Kimiko Hahn\, recently appointed Poet Laureate of New York State by the New York State Writers Institute and a distinguished professor in the MFA Program at Queens College. The author of eleven collections including The Ghost Forest: New and Selected Poems\, Foreign Bodies\, Brain Fever\, and The Unbearable Heart\, winner of the American Book Award\, Hahn is known for her inventive explorations of science\, memory\, and language. She brings a powerful and original voice to contemporary literature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe reading will be followed by a conversation facilitated by Sonia Arora\, as well as a reception and book signing. \nCo-sponsored by the Queens College Foundation\, School of the Arts\, Department of English\, and the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation. \nThis event is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. \nCan’t attend the event in person? Join us virtually on Zoom
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-reading-by-kimiko-hahn-poet-laureate-of-new-york-state-hybrid/
LOCATION:Kupferberg Center for the Arts – Queens College\, 153-49 Reeves Avenue\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Disciples of the Pear Garden: NYC Cantonese Opera Histories 梨園兒女：紐約之粵劇歷史
DESCRIPTION:Step behind the scenes into the roots of Cantonese opera in America…\n\n\nCantonese opera has been part of New York’s story for more than 170 years. Beginning in the 1850s\, touring troupes performed in Chinatowns across the United States from San Francisco to Chicago\, New York\, and even Spokane (plus smaller cities in between). In 1853\, the 40-member Tong Hook Tong opera company appeared at New York’s Niblo’s Garden\, one of Manhattan’s grand theaters. By 1890\, Chinatown’s Doyers Street had its own dedicated opera house\, founded by cultural activist Wong Chin Foo. These performances helped build community through music\, theater\, and tradition that continues to resonate today. \nThis special evening brings that legacy to life: \n\nDr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao shares highlights from her acclaimed new book Inside Chinese Theater: Community and Artistry in 19th Century California and Beyond.\nCelebrated theater artist Ping Chong and his sister Betty Chong share stories of their family’s arrival in the 1930s as members of a Cantonese opera troupe from Canada and performing in New York.\nCantonese opera performer Mee Mee Chin shows vintage costumes from her collection and performs some classic opera songs.\n\nCopies of Dr. Rao’s book will be available for purchase and signing. \nTea and typical Chinese opera snacks will be served. \n* Pear Garden was China’s first royal performing arts academy dating to the Tang Dynasty. Today the phrase ‘Pear Garden’ is used to refer to Chinese opera in general and performers are commonly known as ‘Children/Disciples of the Pear Garden’ \nNancy Yunhwa Rao 饒韻華 is a Distinguished Professor of Music at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Her book\, Inside Chinese Theater: Community and Artistry in 19th Century California and Beyond (Illinois University Press\, 2025)\, tells the story of iconic theater companies and the networks and migrations that made Chinese opera a part of North American cultures. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Nancy Yunhwa Rao has produced award-winning research on a range of topics\, including gender and music\, sketch studies\, music modernism\, cultural fusion in music\, racial representations\, and the music history of early Chinese Americans. Rao’s earlier book\, Chinatown Opera Theater in North America (Illinois University Press\, 2017)\, received the Music in American Culture Award\, American Musicological Society; Lowens Book Award\, Society for American Music; and Book Award in Performance and Media\, Associations for Asian American Studies. In 2024\, Rao was named Honor Member of the American Musicological Society. \n  \nPing Chong 張家平 iis an internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist. Since 1972\, he created over 100 original works for the stage with the Ping Chong Company (now Pink Fang) in New York City\, and around the world. He is the recipient of two BESSIE awards\, two OBIE awards\, a Doris Duke Performing Artist Award\, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship\, and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. Ping grew up in Manhattan Chinatown where he\, sister Betty Chong and their siblings all worked in the family’s two local restaurants and cafe. And\, according to Ping\, “My mom was a diva. My grandfather was a very famous Chinese opera director-librettist. My father was a director-librettist. My mother was performing in Vietnam in the late ’20s\, and my father was directing in Singapore and Malaysia in the ’20s.” \nMeeMee Chin 陳美美 began her Cantonese Opera journey in 2004 as a way to support the oldest Opera Club in Chinatown\, Manchee Benevolent Association. At first it was something for her to fill her Saturdays but it soon became a deep passion as she found her voice. \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/disciples-of-the-pear-garden-nyc-cantonese-opera-histories-%e6%a2%a8%e5%9c%92%e5%85%92%e5%a5%b3%ef%bc%9a%e7%b4%90%e7%b4%84%e4%b9%8b%e7%b2%b5%e5%8a%87%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Panel,Theater
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SUMMARY:Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI
DESCRIPTION:Karen Hao in Conversation with John Borthwick\n\n\nIn Empire of AI (“startling and intensely researched” — Vulture) Karen Hao lifts the veil on the industry defining our era. With access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning\, Hao how had an insider’s view of the development of this world-changing technology\, the breakthrough of Chat GPT\, and the company’s path from idealism to a pursuit of power consuming vast information and resources. Hao\, an award-winning journalist covering artificial intelligence\, has written for The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal and was senior editor of the MIT Technology Review. She speaks about her provocative new book with John Borthwick\, a leader in the New York startup technology business for over three decades\, who is founder and CEO of betaworks. \nPresented with the Leon Levy Center for Biography. Co-sponsored by Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/empire-of-ai-dreams-and-nightmares-in-sam-altmans-openai/
LOCATION:Elebash Recital Hall\, The Graduate Center\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20251005T023747Z
CREATED:20250904T065039Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Film: Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo
DESCRIPTION:The remarkable story of queer Filipnxs who\, in the 1990s\, against a racist\, lesbophobic backdrop\, came together for the first time in NYC.\n\n\nBecause of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo (Dahil Sa ‘Yo: Ang Storya Ng Kilawin Kolektibo) traces the history of Kilawin Kolektibo\, a pioneering collective of Filipnxs who came together in NYC in the mid-nineties. Having experienced marginalization in Filipino culture because of their queerness and in mainstream gay culture because of their race\, language\, and gender\, the members of the group sought political empowerment and increased visibility. But above all\, they sought to create a space of friendship and safety for those who found themselves suspended between cultures and identities. Above all\, they sought to create a space of friendship and safety for those who found themselves suspended between cultures and identities. Kilawin Kolektibo allowed them to transform their experience of oppression into one of joy and growth. Kilawin made lasting connections with similar groups in the global Filipinx diaspora\, most significantly\, with Babaylan\, a queer Filipinx group based in Toronto. \nCulling from a treasure trove of over a quarter century’s worth of historic documentation that includes footage\, photographs\, interviews and ephemera\, the film tells the inspiring story of members as they found each other\, fell in love\, and became each other’s lifeblood amidst a society that rejected them. From marching\, partying\, and protesting\, to its oftentimes incestuous sexual politics\, the film serves as an exhilarating memorial to the rebellion and nostalgia of the nineties. \nJoin us during LGBTQ History month\, as we screen this film and hear from the directors and participants of Kilawin Kolektibo\, at the City College of NY\, Shepard Hall Rm 291 at 259 Convent Avenue at 140th street at 6 pm. ASL and CART provided. Free\, light refreshments served. ID needed to enter the building. #1 to 137th St\, ABCD to 145th street. Accessible route: #6 to 125th Street\, then M101 to 140th Street. \nPresented by Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY and cosponsored by AAARI (Asian American/Asian Research Institute CUNY) and the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center. \n\n\n\nDesireena Almoradie (she/they) PRODUCER\, DIRECTOR\, CAMERA\, EDITOR emigrated from Manila\, Philippines at the age of eleven\, settling in the borough of Queens\, New York with her family. She graduated from NYU with a BFA in Film and a Master’s degree at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP). Her works explore collective history with a focus on queer and/or BIPOC lives. She was nominated for an Emmy and has won a GLAAD Media Award for her work on In the Life\, the seminal LGBT news magazine that aired on PBS for two decades. She co-founded the Diverse Filmmakers’ Alliance (DFA)\, a collective of filmmakers from all backgrounds working to diversify the filmmaking landscape. \nHer feature documentary “The Worst Thing”\, released in 2019\, won the jury award for Best Documentary at the 2020 Snowdance Independent Film Festival in Landsberg\, Germany\, and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2020 Queens World Film Festival in Queens\, NY. \nDesireena was awarded a NYC Women’s Fund for Media\, Prism Foundation Grant\, the Barbara Hammer Experimental Filmmaking Grant\, and the New York State Council on the Arts grant for their documentary Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo\, a collaboration with Barbara Malaran. \nMost recently she won a 2025 Writers Guild Award for Best Promotional Writing for a series of Get Out the Vote ads for the non-profit organization Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. \n\n\n\nBarbara Malaran (they/them) DIRECTOR\, CAMERA\, MUSIC\, EDITOR is an inspiring interdisciplinary artist whose creative journey is all about celebrating autobiographical stories of community through captivating video and audio narratives. Barbara adopts an adventurous approach to travel\, exploring the connections that shape our understanding of home\, identity\, and the passage of time\, while also navigating the beautiful complexities of memory. \nAs a key member of Kilawin Kolektibo\, a vibrant Pinay lesbian collective\, active in the 90s\, Barbara spent crucial years in NYC honing their filmmaking skills by capturing the heartbeat of the collective’s actions—from marches and protests to joyous celebrations. Their passion led them to co-found and serve as an associate producer for Lesbian Central\, the groundbreaking world’s first Lesbian TV talk show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network\, a Public Access Television project sponsored by GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. This platform focused on empowering queer-identified women artists to tell their own stories and connect with the community. Barbara achieved further successes\, which motivated her to pursue a dual degree in Bachelors in Communications and Masters in Media Studies at The New School. She immersed herself in critical theory and audio/video production\, benefiting from mentorships with esteemed artists such as Pia Masse\, Cecilia Dougherty\, and Barbara Hammer. \nToday\, they are the proud recipients of several esteemed grants\, including the NYSCA grant\, the Barbara Hammer Experimental Filmmaker Grant\, and a Prism Foundation Grant\, all of which aim to support their documentary “Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo\,” created in collaboration with Desireena Almoradie. Barbara’s compelling films have graced numerous festivals and exhibitions\, with previous accolades including the Open Initiative Artist Fellowship at The Kitchen in NY\, the American Museum of Natural History\, the Bronx River Arts Center\, Longwood Arts\, The Queens Museum\, the Leslie-Lohman Gallery\, and more recently\, collaborative personal projects endured through the pandemic.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/because-of-you-a-history-of-kilawin-kolektibo/
LOCATION:The City College of New York\, 259 Convent Avenue Shepard Hall\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20251014T082602Z
CREATED:20251014T072351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T082602Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party for The Gamification of Professional Skills
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled Book Launch Party celebrating The Gamification of Professional Skills – come ready to learn and play!\n\n\nBook Launch Party for The Gamification of Professional Skills \nCome join us for an exciting evening at the Calligaris Chelsea Showroom to celebrate the launch of May Ling Lai and Serene Wang’s first book! You’ll get a chance to hear firsthand from the authors about their book through a fireside chat with moderator\, Sherry Chan. Afterwards\, stay and meet the co-authors\, mingle with other professionals\, and enjoy some refreshments. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out\, this book is packed with valuable insights on how to level up your skills in a fun and engaging way. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from the best in the business. See you there! \nStuck in your career or struggling to lead a team without clear direction? You’re not alone and the problem isn’t you. The truth is that most professional development advice is vague\, unfocused\, or it simply doesn’t work. What’s missing is a real\, practical framework to guide your growth and help you build the skills that matter. \nThe Gamification of Professional Skills (GPS) is that framework. Drawing on the irresistible power of games\, i.e. clear goals\, instant feedback\, and meaningful progress. GPS transforms career development from frustrating and confusing into clear\, achievable\, and even enjoyable. This system isn’t about checklists or hollow incentives; it’s a proven method that helps you master technical\, soft\, and bridge skills while creating real momentum for your career.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-party-for-the-gamification-of-professional-skills/
LOCATION:Calligaris Chelsea Showroom\, 144 West 18th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T171500
DTSTAMP:20250917T055823Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming the “Monster” to Challenge Power: What the Horror Genre Reveals About Power\, Bias\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive and timely Halloween-season session\, actress\, writer\, and comedian Kausar Mohammed (THE FLASH\, JURASSIC WORLD: CHAOS THEORY\, MONSTER HIGH\, APPENDAGE) takes us inside the horror genre as both fan and creator. Drawing from her own work and collaborations with diverse horror storytellers\, Kausar unpacks how fear on screen reflects the fears of society\, and how those fears are too often weaponized against marginalized communities. Together\, we’ll explore who gets cast as the “monster” in media and why\, examine how these narratives ripple into policy\, culture\, and everyday bias\, and use creative writing to reimagine and reclaim our own monsters. With humor\, insight\, and a dash of the macabre\, Kausar invites us to flip the script\, confront what haunts us\, and turn “horror” into a tool for empathy\, resistance\, and change.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/reclaiming-the-monster-to-challenge-power-what-the-horror-genre-reveals-about-power-bias-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250828T042018Z
CREATED:20250807T151046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T042018Z
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SUMMARY:Kim Chi + Youngmi Mayer: Kim Chi Eats the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event with world-famous drag queen Kim Chi\, discussing her new cookbook Kim Chi Eats The World.\n\n\nJoin us for a launch event with world-famous drag queen Kim Chi\, discussing her new cookbook Kim Chi Eats The World: 75 Recipes Fit for a (Drag) Queen. Joining Kim Chi in conversation is standup comedian Youngmi Mayer. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd-floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Kimchi Eats The World here. \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA-compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Oct. 7 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n——————————————————————— \nKIM CHI is a sickening drag queen\, fierce business mogul\, and lifelong culinary connoisseur. \nDrawing inspiration from the many countries she has traveled to on tour\, in her debut cookbook\, the superstar brings you along on a trip around the world. Starting off in North America\, you’ll find good ol’ Canadian Classic Poutine and tempting Birria Tortas from Mexico. The next stop is South America for the most delectable Brazilian Brigadeiro Cake. Then on to Europe for French Lemon Sole\, Swiss Roasted Flour Soup\, and Italian Warm Lemon Ricotta Dip. And finally\, you’ll find yourself in Asia\, where you can enjoy a mouthwatering Bossam that rivals the best Korean restaurants\, and an Indian Dal Tadka that will leave your kitchen smelling divine. Along the way\, Kim spills the tea with personal stories of her favorite memories\, expeditions\, and every perfect bite. \nKim Chi Eats the World highlights a curated list of her favorite dishes and provides her own tried-and-true\, easy-to-follow recipes for each\, all with a unique Kim Chi twist. Plus\, vibrant\, bold photography captures Kim’s humongous personality on the page—she’s a delicious diva. After you cook your way through these recipes\, you’ll be giving international realness without ever having to leave your house. Werk. \n\n\n\nKim(berly) Chi is the ORIGINAL world-famous drag queen with a passion for makeup artistry™. With over 2 million followers across all platforms\, Kim Chi’s unique eye for fashion (bionic doily) and culture (proud lifetime Chipotle Celebrity Card holder) has been showcased and lauded on an international scale. Apart from her globally successful makeup brand\, KimChi Chic Beauty\, Kim is the author of a middle-grade novel and a cookbook. \nKim Chi has participated in countless high-profile projects\, from Netflix to Lush Cosmetics\, most recently highlighting her Korean American roots in collaboration with Sundae School’s Sundae Flowers. Kim Chi is known for her support of LGBTQ and Asian communities worldwide\, her love of sharing Korean Culture (stan Loona)\, her iconic wit (ShadeChi)\, and making beauty in all forms accessible for all. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Fujio Emura \nYoungmi Mayer is a standup comedian\, host of the podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole and the author of I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying. She has been on The Today Show\, ABC News\, Rolling Stone\, CNN\, Vice Munchies\, Eater’s Guide To The World and The Mind Of A Chef. Her work has been featured in Netflix Is A Joke\, Comedy Central and BBC. She has written for Lucky Peach\, Cherry Bombe\, InStyle and Women’s Health Magazine. She is one of the rare comedians working today who has obtained success both on online platforms and in the mainstream. She lives in New York City with her son\, Mino Bowien.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kim-chi-youngmi-mayer-kim-chi-eats-the-world/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20250919T123342Z
CREATED:20250919T123342Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Rising: Asian Americans in Motion in Sports and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join ALL ARTS and The Serica Initiative for the latest installment of the New York Emmy Award nominated Voices Rising series\, celebrating the brilliance and influence of Asian Americans in sports and dance. The evening begins with a reception from 6:30–7:30 PM and features drinks\, light bites\, and sponsor booths\, where community members can connect\, explore\, and celebrate together.  \nFollowing the reception\, from 7:30–8:30 PM\, the program will feature two in-depth conversations: \nDance Spotlight: Interview with Mira Nadon (New York City Ballet principal dance)\, Alex Wong (So You Think You Can Dance) and Phil Chan (Final Bow for Yellowface). \nSports Spotlight: Fireside conversation with high-profile AAPI athletes.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/voices-rising-asian-americans-in-motion-in-sports-and-dance/
LOCATION:Asia Society NYC\, 725 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20251005T023012Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS Technology Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Technology Summit brings together community and corporate leaders\, subject matter experts\, as well as Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.  Panel topics can range from challenges and opportunities in addressing the digital divide\, digital skilling initiatives to increase technical literacy in underserved communities\, the potential effects of new and evolving technologies and legislation\, and what our partners are doing to adapt to these changing conditions. \nFeatured Speakers\nThe virtual Summit will feature remarks from various Members of Congress—including Sen. Andy Kim (NJ)\, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-07)\, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28)\, and more—as they discuss top tech issues affecting the country. \nPanel Preview​ \n\nAdvancing Digital Equity in Our Communities\nFinancial Literacy and Entrepreneurship\nFuture of Work: Upskilling for the Digital Economy\nClosing the Digital Divide: Broadband Infrastructure and Access\nStreaming\, Culture\, and the Next Wave of Entertainment\nWi-Fi Forward: Spectrum Policy\, Innovation\, and Equity in America’s Digital Future\nAI and Emerging Technologies: Innovation and Impact\nFireside Chat with Ajit Pai\,  President & CEO of CTIA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-technology-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Technology,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T213000
DTSTAMP:20250829T082918Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20251017T092243Z
CREATED:20251003T091435Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20251013T050610Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20251013T131409Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20251003T020213Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
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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
DTSTAMP:20250915T035512Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T150000
DTSTAMP:20251002T205202Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20251014T111823Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20251014T080512Z
CREATED:20251014T072035Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000
DTSTAMP:20251017T092242Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20251014T105020Z
CREATED: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
CREATED:20251003T091429Z
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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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