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SUMMARY:Film: Standing Above The Clouds followed Q&A with director Jalena Keane-Lee
DESCRIPTION:Standing Above the Clouds highlights the movement to protect Mauna Kea through the intergenerational stories of women in three Native Hawaiian families as they stand for the sacred mountain. The film follows teacher and community organizer Pua Case and her two daughters — artist-activists Hāwane Rios and Kapulei Flores — who have been called to stop the telescope since 2010. Their lives quickly become consumed with frontline actions and court proceedings and immersed in ceremonies and cultural practices. As they face opposition and arrests\, they are joined by a community who have dedicated their lives to protecting Mauna Kea.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-standing-above-the-clouds-followed-qa-with-director-jalena-keane-lee/
LOCATION:Nitehawk Cinema – Williamsburg\, 136 Metropolitan Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:The Story Collider: Unspoken - Stories About Science
DESCRIPTION:True\, personal stories about science\n\n\nThe Story Collider is a storytelling show dedicated to bringing true\, personal stories about science to audiences around the world. Each month we bring five storytellers to the stage to tell their stories of how science impacted their lives in touching\, funny\, and interesting ways. \nJoin us for an evening of stories about science that is not talked about enough\, from mental health to infertility. Spend the evening with 5 stories that need to be heard\, at Caveat\, NYC! \nHosted by Diana Li and Paula Croxson at Caveat NYC. Doors at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. \nIn person and livestreamed. Early bird tickets available until until January 19\, 7:00pm. \nStories by:\nDenise Cai\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai\, which is ironic since her last science class was high school biology. Her two biggest regrets are not trying out for the cheerleading team and not starting antidepressants sooner. Both helped shape her path toward understanding how our past experiences guide who we become. She studies how the brain organizes and integrates experiences so memories can inform future choices\, and how this process changes with trauma or aging. Denise co-developed open source Miniscopes\, (tiny head-mounted microscopes) that let researchers watch neurons interact in real time. Using these tools\, her lab has shown that memory systems are not tidy photo albums. They are more like chaotic group chats that constantly link\, relink\, and reshape our identities. Denise is passionate about fostering curiosity\, creativity\, and community. She believes that real scientific breakthroughs arise when diverse perspectives are welcomed and empowered. She still suspects she would have made a great cheerleader. \nDr Zakia Ghafari is an author\, consultant\, and captivating storyteller. An immigrant from Afghanistan\, she weaves powerful narratives of resilience\, womanhood\, and reinvention. Blending science and soul\, she inspires audiences to embrace change\, celebrate strength\, and transform life’s challenges into fuel for a vibrant\, empowered future. \nClare McCormack\, PhD\, is an assistant professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her research focuses on women’s mental health in pregnancy and the peripartum\, and challenges the “mommy brain” construct. She takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding interactions between brain\, biology\, and the environment in shaping adaptation to parenthood. Her recent work is among the first to use brain MRI during pregnancy to examine neuroplasticity at the transition to parenthood and its implications for maternal and infant health. \nDr. Kibby McMahon is a licensed clinical psychologist\, researcher\, and digital health entrepreneur who’s obsessed with the emotional complexities of relationships. She earned her BA from Columbia University and her PhD in clinical psychology from Duke University\, where her NIMH-funded research focused on how regulating our own emotions helps us connect more deeply with others. She has held research and clinical roles at Duke University Medical Center\, Columbia University\, Weill Cornell Hospital\, and the Max Planck Institute. Dr. Kibby is a family caregiver and breast cancer survivor- experiences that reshaped how she understands vulnerability\, resilience\, and what it means to care for others while holding yourself together. These threads came together when she co-founded KulaMind\, a digital mental health company that supports loved ones of people with mental illness through evidence-based skills\, coaching\, and AI-powered tools. She also hosts the podcast “A Little Help for Our Friends\,” which explores the invisible emotional labor of loving someone who is struggling with mental health or addiction. She lives in New York with her tornado of a son\, a fluff of a dog\, and a partner-in-crime husband. \nAnnie Tan is an educator\, activist\, writer and storyteller from Manhattan’s Chinatown. Annie’s work has been featured in Huffington Post\, New Republic\, PBS’ Asian Americans\, RISK! and twice on The Moth Radio Hour on NPR. Annie is writing a memoir about connecting with her immigrant parents despite not sharing a common fluent language. Find more at annietan.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-story-collider-unspoken/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:AAPI New York: Stories in Queens
DESCRIPTION:Localized History Project and Asian American Education Project are building NYC’s AAPI Studies Curriculum! Come learn Queens AAPI History.\n\n\nThe Localized History Project@AAARI-CUNY and The Asian American Eduation Project are working to build NYC’s AAPI Studies Curriculum\, and support educators\, students\, and community learn and incorporate localized NYC AAPI history into their classroom. \nIn this event\, learn Queens’ based history from NYC youth researchers\, featuring the following projects: \n\nFilipino Nurses activism in Woodside\nIndo Caribbean Music + Culture in Richmond Hills\nVietnamese Nail Salon Workers Stories in Queens\nSouth Asian labor history in Jackson Heights\n\nThe event will include primary resource packets and support/work time for educators to weave these stories into their classrooms. Food\, coffee\, and bubble tea provided!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-new-york-stories-in-queens/
LOCATION:CUNY School of Law\, 2 Court Square West\, Community Room\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Downtown: City Pop\, J-Pop\, Synthwave\, Disco
DESCRIPTION:Step into a shimmering dream of 1980s Tokyo as Kuni Mikami’s Tokyo Downtown brings the smooth\, soulful sounds of City Pop to life! Immerse yourself in the nostalgic groove of sleek synths\, funky basslines\, and lush melodies that defined Japan’s golden age of pop music. \nFrom the neon-lit streets of Shibuya to the breezy coastal drives of Yokohama\, Tokyo Downtown channels the iconic vibes of artists like Tatsuro Yamashita\, Mariya Takeuchi\, and Anri\, transporting you to a world of high-rise romance and midnight escapades. \nKuni Mikami (Keyboard)\, Chihiro Tainaka (Vocal)\,Yuko Ito (Vocal)\, Kumiko Arikawa (Vocal)\, Ruco Nishino (Vocal)\, MJ Kahng (Bass)\,Tomoya Ogawa (Guitar)\, Rintaro Mikami (Drums) \nJan. 24 – Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:00pm / Walk-ins welcome \nFeb. 27 – Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm / Walk-ins welcome \n21+ ID Required. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-downtown-city-pop-j-pop-synthwave-disco/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:MOCAKIDS Meet & Greet with Chi-Hoon Kim & Juniper Eisenberg & MOCACREATE
DESCRIPTION:Join Chi-Hoon Kim & Juniper Eisenberg\, authors of Juniper & the Red Swoosh\, for a workshop that brings Juniper’s math-filled world to life!\n\n\nAfter an interactive read-aloud\, explore how the abacus has been used by Chinese and Chinese American families for generations and inspired the innovation of a universally designed abacus to increase math literacy. Build your own simple abacus modeled after the surapan abacus and try out beginner counting techniques drawn from Juniper’s problem-solving journey. Experiment with exploring place values and number sense by setting numbers\, basic arithmetic\, and coin-counting challenges using both the 3D-Click™ abacus and your handmade version. Then\, design your own collage creature inspired by the Red Swoosh with teaching artist Yu Rong. A variety of textures\, shapes\, colors\, and materials will be available for participants to mix\, layer\, and arrange into their own imaginative creatures. \nDesigned for curious makers and math lovers of all ages\, this hands-on workshop invites participants to learn\, play\, and discover how math\, culture\, and creativity come together. Best for ages 6-12. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Book signing and purchase will follow the reading! \nSCHEDULE \n\nThe MOCACREATE drop-in arts & crafts will run from 2 – 4 PM.\nThe MOCAKIDS Meet & Greet with Chi-Hoon and Juniper will start at 2:30 PM.\n\nThis event is FREE with museum admission! Reservations are encouraged. MOCA Family Level Members should enter their promo code to access complimentary tickets. \nAbout Juniper and the Red Swoosh: \nJuniper\, a nine-year-old girl with a vision impairment\, sets out to Corn Market to buy kernels to make popcorn. In front of the market\, she encounters a red creature that is swooshing out with a bag of coins totaling 100 cents. \nJuniper works with Ms. Maize\, the shop owner\, to remediate the theft. Along the way\, Juniper uses her 3D-Click™ abacus to keep track of the coins she retrieves and teaches readers how to add using the abacus. \nThis interactive book provides step-by-step instructions for readers to follow Juniper as she sets her abacus to tally the coins. \nAbout Chi-Hoon Kim and Juniper Eisenberg: \nJuniper Eisenberg \nJuniper is a brave\, fun-loving explorer. Her favorite subject is math and she enjoys using her abacus to solve problems about money. She loves all colors except orange and has a soft spot for pigs and goats. When she is not coming up with jokes\, you can find her practicing her parkour moves. Juniper lives in New York City with her parents. \nChi-Hoon Kim \nChi-Hoon is Juniper’s mother and an academic who holds a PhD in anthropology with a concentration in food studies. She embarked on the adventure to learn Braille and other non-visual skills when Juniper was born. Her mission is to raise awareness about accessible tools and accommodations to empower children with vision impairments. \nWhat is the 3D-Click™ abacus? \nAn abacus is an ancient calculation device used around the world. It features a frame holding an arrangement of slidable beads on rods. It is a tool that helps people visually and tactilely add\, subtract\, multiply\, and divide numbers. Just as typically sighted people use pen and paper to solve math problems\, those with vision impairments can use an adapted abacus. The multi-modal book\, Juniper and the Red Swoosh features a universally designed 3D printed abacus called the 3D-Click™. With our collaborators Mountain Lakes Public Library Makerspace and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired\, we reimaged the abacus with access in mind to modernize and expand the reach of the abacus. The innovative “click and bump” rod design of the 3D-Click™ locks in the counting beads and provides haptic and auditory feedback. These unique features support foundational math literacy skills such as number sense\, number bonds\, and place value. \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work! \nMOCACREATE & MOCAKIDS Meet & Greets are supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. \nGeneral Admission \n\nAdults: $10\nSeniors (over 55): $5\nStudents (with valid ID): $5\nVisitors with disabilities: $5\n\nBook online in advance to receive $2 discount for adults. \nReserve Here \nFamily Level Member Admission: FREE \nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings\, and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nBecome a Member Here \nPay-What-You-Wish Admission \nNYC Residents (Manhattan\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, The Bronx\, Staten Island) \nAccepted Residency Verification: \n\nNew York State driver’s license\nNew York State ID card\nIDNYC\nNew York library card\nCurrent bill or statement with a New York State address\n\nPay-what-you-wish admission can only be purchased in person with a residency verification. \nComplimentary Admission and Passes \nEligible visitors must present valid ID\, membership card\, or pass upon arrival. Complimentary admission is available to: \n\nChildren under 12\nCaregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities\nActive-duty military personnel and families (with valid military ID)\nHealth care workers (with valid employee ID)\nCool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 family members per visit)\nCulture Pass holders (New York\, Brooklyn\, Queens Public Libraries\, with reservation)\nSNAP/EBT cardholders\nAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM) members\nInternational Council of Museums (ICOM) members\nMuseums Council of New York City members\nPress and media (with valid press ID)\nCorporate Partners (employees with valid corporate ID)\nReciprocal members from participating institutions\nBronx Museum Pass holders\nStaff of other museums and cultural organizations (with valid employee ID)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocakids-meet-greet-with-chi-hoon-kim-juniper-eisenberg-mocacreate/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to move to the rhythm of two dynamic cultures! Rep Asia is a high-energy music and dance celebration reuniting Chinatown Records and Basement Bhangra together on the dance floor. Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds with DJ yiuyiu 瑶瑶 and DJ Rekha. Learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again! \nPrice: Included with Museum Admission \nPhoto Credit: Loreto “Still1” Jamlig
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rhythm-of-the-city-rep-asia/
LOCATION:Museum of the City of New York\, 1220 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000
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SUMMARY:OCA-NY Regional Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:A one-day leadership summit with interactive trainings on community organizing\, advocacy\, and civic engagement for AANHPI leaders.\n\n\nPlease join us for a one-day leadership summit with interactive trainings on community organizing\, advocacy\, and civic engagement for AANHPI community members and leaders on Saturday\, 24th of January\, at CPC One\, 45 Suffolk Street. The summit will encourage participants to become more civically engaged and to create a pipeline of policy champions. \nThe summit will feature panels and discussions on: \n\nState of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs)\nFight for AANHPI curriculum in New York State public schools featuring your local AANHPI elected officials\nCitizenship\, immigration\, and civil rights\nAffordability crisis and its impact on AANHPI communities\nVoting rights\, redistricting\, and the 2030 US Census\nMock legislative visit on how to engage elected officials and advocate for issues in your community\n\nComplimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. There will also be a post-summit networking reception. \nOCA-NY is a leading grassroots organization that advocates for the AANHPI community in New York City through education advocacy\, civic engagement\, youth leadership development\, and community building.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oca-ny-regional-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)\, 45 Suffolk Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Professional Development
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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-15/
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:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T170000
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SUMMARY:Perception and Reality: What U.S.-China Relations Mean for Chinese Americans Today
DESCRIPTION:New national data reveals bipartisan public support for U.S.-China cooperation and growing concern that rising tensions are hurting Chinese Americans. Committee of 100 partnered with NORC at the University of Chicago\, one of the nation’s largest independent social research organizations\, to conduct its third annual State of Chinese Americans Survey. This one-of-a-kind national survey examines U.S. public views on issues affecting Chinese Americans\, building on insights from the previous two surveys. The research focuses on the cultural\, health\, and sociopolitical situations of today’s Chinese American population. \nJoin us for the launch of the first in a four-part series featuring national data on Americans’ views of U.S.-China relations\, related domestic policies\, and their impact on Chinese Americans. \nOur panelists will explore how public opinion\, policy choices\, and societal attitudes shape the Chinese American experience: \n\nSam Collitt\, Research and Data Scientist at Committee of 100\nMadeline Y. Hsu\, Professor of History at the University of Maryland\, College Park\nIan Shin\, Assistant Professor of History and American Culture at the University of Michigan\nSheryl WuDunn\, Executive\, Lecturer\, and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist\n\nDesigned for policymakers\, journalists\, researchers\, and community leaders\, this webinar unpacks how Americans’ views of U.S.-China relations shape Chinese American experiences and offers data-driven insights to inform policy\, reporting\, and community action.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/perception-and-reality-what-u-s-china-relations-mean-for-chinese-americans-today/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000
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SUMMARY:Puppet Artbuild with W.O.W. Project: Lunar New Year Fire Horse Puppet Artbuild Shifts
DESCRIPTION:W.O.W. 2026 Fire Horse Puppet Artbuild Shifts\n\n\nHappy New Year!  \n\n\nWe’re inviting community members to help bring our Fire Horse puppet to life! \nThe workshop will take place in W.O.W.’s basement studio (26 Mott St) on Sunday 1/18 and Sunday 1/25. Due to the limited size of our basement space\, each shift has 8 spots available.\n\n\nPlease choose at least one shift that works for you.  Sign-ups are first come\, first served.\n\n\n\nJoin us *THIS* Sunday January 18th from 1-5pm for our first horse puppet art build session with multidisciplinary artist Elsa Saade! You can register for hourly slot sign-ups for both 1/18 and 1/25 here! We can’t wait to bring our horse puppet to life with you 🙂 Our horse puppet will be making its debut on March 1st as part of an alternative people’s parade to the annual NYC Lunar New Year parade. More details on that coming soon~\n\n\nLocated inside Wing On Wo & Co.\, The WOW Project is a women\, non-binary\, queer\, trans led\, community-based initiative that works to sustain ownership over Chinatown Manhattan’s future by growing\, protecting\, and preserving Chinatown’s culture through arts\, culture\, and activism. Our core mission is to create space for conversations that cross generational gaps to seed intergenerational understanding.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/puppet-artbuild-with-w-o-w-project-lunar-new-year-fire-horse-puppet-artbuild-shifts/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Health & Wellness,In Person
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye: Comedy and Music
DESCRIPTION:Charlene Kaye – Friday\, January 16 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nWelcome to the unhinged\, razor-sharp\, fluorescent universe of Charlene Kaye: guitar god\, internet legend and “Breakout Comedy Star” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Known for her countless viral videos such as “Every Taylor Swift Song” (100M views and counting)\, this new show is the follow-up to “Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame.” That show played to sold-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, and will soon be filmed as her first comedy special. \nWhile Tiger Daughter was a vulnerable story about Charlene’s relationship with her Chinese Tiger Mother\, this new show is a madcap musical revue about being a menace to society as a queer Asian guitar shredder. From her previous life as a folk singer-songwriter\, to shredding guitar in Darren Criss’ internet sensation Team StarKid\, to that time she started an epic feud with a restaurant by giving them a one-star review\, to starting endless gender flipped cover bands like Guns N’ Hoses and Labiahead (her all-female Guns N’ Roses and Radiohead cover bands\, respectively). You’ll be rolling in your seats\, you’ll learn a lot about how music works\, and you might even confuse her for Bobby Lee. Anything is possible! \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 advance / $20 at the door GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+ \n\n\nFAQ\nAll Advance and Door tickets are Mixed Seating and Standing. Seating is limited. \nWhen you arrive\, simply check in at the door by providing the name of the ticket purchaser to claim your Will Call tickets. \nOnly Credit and Tap to Pay are accepted for ticket sales at the door. \nMost other questions answered here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person,Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Womankind Anti-Human Trafficking Conference: The Power of Collaboration in an Era of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Given the current uncertainty and volatility of social and legal resources\, Womankind’s 2026 conference aims to offer strength as service providers to help survivors of human trafficking. During the first half of the conference\, panelists will focus on collaboration through the lens of safety planning on state and local levels\, including language access\, legal services\, and education for employment. \nPanelists: \n\nAlisha Mohammed\, Esq\, Womankind (Moderator)\nCaitlin Miner-Le Grand\, City Bar Justice Center\nMary Beth Wilkinson\, Futures Without Violence\n\nIn the second half of the conference\, we engage participants directly by inviting them to choose a virtual breakout room: language access\, legal services\, or education for employment. Our goal is to foster certainty through the power of collaboration\, as panelists and participants network and share resources with each other. \n  \nImportant Notes \n\nWe highly encourage all attendees to register by Wednesday\, January 14th.\nThis invitation is non-transferable; we respectfully request that you do not share or forward it. If you would like to recommend someone to attend\, please email us at ht@iamwk.org with their name\, email address\, and organization (if applicable).\nA mailing address is required to register for this event. To protect your privacy\, you may use Womankind’s address: 42 Broadway\, Suite 1836\, New York\, NY 10004. When making a donation\, your billing address will be required.\nIf you require interpretation services\, any other special accommodations\, or have any questions about the 2026 Conference\, please email ht@iamwk.org.\nCommunity Agreement: By registering for this event\, I agree to uphold trauma-informed values of safety\, choice\, and respect. I understand that respectful dialogue is encouraged\, and Womankind reserves the right to address harmful behaviors to ensure community well-being.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-womankind-anti-human-trafficking-conference-the-power-of-collaboration-in-an-era-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Legal,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Protecting Democracy: Ensuring Fair Representation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from advocates working to safeguard fair representation and combat gerrymandering and voter suppression.\n\n\nHear from the frontlines of the fight to protect democracy. Join advocates who are leading efforts to safeguard fair representation and combat challenges like gerrymandering and voter suppression. ​ \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nUnderstanding Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression: Explore the impact of gerrymandering and voter suppression on fair representation. Learn how these practices affect electoral outcomes and community representation.\n\n  \n\nStrategies for Fair Representation: Discover effective strategies and legal approaches to combat gerrymandering and voter suppression. Understand how to advocate for fair redistricting and equitable voting practices.\n\n  \n\nThe Role of Legal Advocacy: Examine how legal advocacy and organizations are working to protect voting rights and ensure fair representation. Learn about successful legal battles and ongoing efforts to address these issues.\n\n  \n\nCase Studies and Success Stories: Hear about notable successes in the fight against gerrymandering and voter suppression. Learn from real-world examples of effective advocacy and reform initiatives.\n\n  \nRegister now to be part of this important discussion and learn how to contribute to ensuring fair representation in our democratic processes! \nAdditional details about the event’s speakers will be shared as the date approaches. Stay tuned!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/protecting-democracy-ensuring-fair-representation-voter-suppression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Congress is entering 2026 with looming budget fights\, and these high-stakes policy decisions made in the coming weeks will have direct consequences for AAPI communities across the country—from healthcare affordability and economic security. \nNCAPA invites you to join From Data to Demands: AAPI Policy Priorities for Congress in 2026\, a community briefing featuring experts from the NCAPA coalition who will outline the federal policy priorities AAPI communities need Congress to act on this year. \nThis virtual briefing will cover what AAPI communities need from Congress in 2026\, grounded in data\, lived experience\, and clear policy demands—ensuring AAPI communities are not sidelined as funding negotiations and legislative priorities take shape. \nThis briefing is intended for coalition members\, advocacy partners\, allies\, and members of the press seeking to better understand what is at stake for AAPI communities as Congress sets its agenda for the year ahead.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-data-to-demands-aapi-policy-priorities-for-congress-in-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Survey,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Talk with Leroy Chiao\, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit
DESCRIPTION:Leroy Chiao\, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit\nJanuary 13\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the ninth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature Leroy Chiao\, Former NASA Astronaut and Co-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit\, whose career has been defined by exceptional achievement as an Astronaut\, a business leader\, educator\, and his dedication to community service. \nDr. Leroy Chiao is a Chinese American NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander and the CEO of OneOrbit. He has worked extensively in both government and commercial space programs\, and has held leadership positions in commercial ventures and NASA. Chiao has extensive experience as a NASA Astronaut and prior to that\, as a Research Engineer. Dr. Chiao is a fellow of the Explorers Club\, and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics and the Committee of 100. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, achitecture\, business\, and more. \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on January 13 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-1-13-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \n  \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nJanuary 13\, 2026 Webcast \n  \n▦ Speaker \nLeroy Chiao\, Ph.D. \nNASA Astronaut \nCo-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member\nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-1-13-2026.eventbrite.com. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nLeroy Chiao\, Ph.D. \nNASA Astronaut \nCo-founder and CEO\, OneOrbit \n  \nLeroy Chiao works in business and consulting\, is an active international speaker\, and participates in various education programs. Dr. Chiao is a co-founder and the CEO of OneOrbit\, providing keynotes and training to companies and schools. He also serves as a co-founder and advisor of Black Moon\, a commercial lunar data and energy startup. In addition\, Dr. Chiao is an Adjunct Professor at Rice University\, and in the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)\, and is also a special advisor to the Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE). \n  \nIn 2012\, Dr. Chiao became a Director and the CEO of Diomics Corporation\, a bio-materials company. He led the company through technology and product development\, business development\, testing/validation phases\, and corporate governance restructuring. Having brought the company through its startup phase at the end of 2013\, Chiao transitioned the chief executive position and served an additional two years as an advisor to the Board of Directors. \n  \nFrom 2017-2018\, Dr. Chiao served on the Planetary Protection Committee of the National Academies of Science\, Engineering and Medicine. In June 2009\, Dr. Chiao was invited to be a member of the White House appointed Review of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee. The committee reviewed NASA’s plans for human space exploration and formulated options for the administration. He served on the NASA Advisory Council’s Human Exploration and Ops. cmte\, (2009-2020) and is the Special Advisor for Human Spaceflight to the Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE). He also served in a similar role to the Space Foundation from 2012-2016. \n  \nChiao was the first Raborn Distinguished Chair Max Faget Mechanical Engineering Professor at Louisiana State University. He served in that capacity from August 2006 through June 2008\, in the Mechanical Engineering Department. He also previously served as the VP and Advisor for Space and Medical for Epiphan Systems (2012-2017) and as the Executive VP of Technical Operations for Excalibur Almaz\, a commercial spaceflight company from 2006-2012. In addition\, Dr. Chiao held appointments in Rice University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2012-2021. \n  \nDr. Chiao served as a NASA astronaut from 1990-2005. He flew four space missions\, serving aboard three Space Shuttles and a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. He also served as the commander and NASA science officer of Expedition 10\, aboard the International Space Station. During his NASA career\, Chiao served in several leadership and management roles\, including branch chief. \n  \nDr. Chiao earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1987\, from the University of California at Santa Barbara\, and joined Hexcel Corporation. There\, he was involved in process\, manufacturing\, and engineering research on advanced aerospace materials. He worked on a joint NASA-JPL/Hexcel project to develop an optically correct\, polymer composite precision segment reflector for future space telescopes. He also worked on cure modeling and finite element analysis. In January of 1989 Dr. Chiao joined the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore\, California\, where he was involved in processing research for fabrication of filament-wound and thick-section aerospace composites. While at LLNL\, he developed and demonstrated a mechanistic cure model for graphite fiber/epoxy composite material. An instrument-rated pilot\, Dr. Chiao has logged 3000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft and spacecraft. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President and a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 36 years ago. \nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interview,Science,Technology,Virtual
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SUMMARY:AI Alliance Kickoff Summit: Asian American Leadership for the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:The AABDC AI Alliance Launch brings together leaders across technology\, business\, and policy to establish a unified perspective on AI advancement\, education\, and responsible innovation. \nCreated from the distinguished community of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award honorees\, AABDC AI Alliance designed to position Asian American leaders at the forefront of AI-driven technological and social innovation. The Alliance brings together founders\, executives\, technologists\, operators\, and investors who are already shaping the AI ecosystem to ensure the Asian American community is not only participating in AI progress\, but actively defining and leading it. \nGrounded in a commitment to responsible\, ethical\, and inclusive innovation\, the AABDC AI Alliance focuses on advancing AI education and workforce development\, elevating AAPI perspectives in AI policy and governance\, and fostering industry partnerships that translate innovation into real-world impact. Through flagship programming\, policy engagement\, and cross-sector collaboration\, the Alliance aims to strengthen Asian American leadership\, expand equitable access to AI opportunities\, and position AABDC as a national voice in shaping the future of AI. \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM   Registration & Networking\n1:30 PM – 1:40 PM   Welcome & Opening Remarks: \n\nRittik Chakrabarti\, Co-Head US Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory\, Houlihan Lokey\n\n1:40 PM – 1:45 PM   AI Alliance Intro: \n\nRohan Thapar\, Senior Product Lead\, AWS\n\n1:45 PM – 2:00 PM  Keynote Address: \n\nMichael Garner\, Chief Business Diversity Officer\, City of New York\n\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM:  Panel I – Education & Workforce Development \nModerator: \n\nJyoti Menon\, VP of Product\, Service and Engage\, Bread Financial\n\nPanelists: \n\nLucy Chan\, Advisor and Coach\, Global Sales School\, IBM; Program Director\, AABDC\nAllen Chen\, Chief Technology Officer\, Fanatics Collectibles\nFrances West\, Founder\, Frances West & Co\n\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Panel II – Policy & Advocacy \nModerator: \n\nDr. Manish Panjwani\, Senior Managing Director\, Accenture\n\nPanelists: \n\nAmy Chou\, Chief Operating Officer\, Addition Wealth\nCharisma Glassman\, Senior Partner\, Global Head of Retail Advisory\, Genpact\nBhushan Sethi\, Partner\, PwC\n\n3:45 PM – 4:30 PM:  Panel III – Industry & Business Innovation \nModerator: \n\nHsing-hsing Li\, COO\, Aceler8\n\nPanelist: \n\nKaveri Camire\, SVP\, Chief Marketing Officer\, DXC Technology\nSai Uppuluri\, Managing Director\, Houlihan Lokey\nDavid Wu\, Managing Director\, Morgan Stanley\n\n4:30 PM – 4:40 PM:  Closing & Next Steps: Anindo Dutta\, Partner\, EY \n4:40 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking & Reception
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-alliance-kickoff-summit-asian-american-leadership-for-the-ai-era/
LOCATION:Houlihan Lokey\, 245 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10167\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Technology
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SUMMARY:Book Event: Chanel Miller + Jia Tolentino
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event with bestselling writer and artist Chanel Miller\, discussing her new children’s book THE MOON WITHOUT STARS.\n\n\nThis event is co-presented with the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. For more information\, please visit their website at aaww.org. \nModerating the discussion is staff writer at The New Yorker Jia Tolentino. 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 The Moon Without Stars 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 Dec. 29 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——————————————————————— \nWhat’s the deal with middle school\, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school—and the way growing up\, finding friends\, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. \nAt the beginning of seventh grade\, Luna knows who she is: an observant\, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend\, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off\, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she’s going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? \nIn a contemporary novel that feels like today’s Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret\, Newbery Honor winner and bestselling author Chanel Miller explores what it means to lose and then find yourself again in the middle of middle school. \n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Operating from a radically inclusive ethos\, AAWW expands the definition not only of who is a writer\, but also of who is Asian American. Through a robust and diverse lineup of programming\, AAWW serves as a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Mariah Tiffany \nChanel Miller is a writer and artist. Her first children’s book\, Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All\, was a Newbery Honor winner and an instant New York Times bestseller. It was also a TODAY show Read with Jenna Jr selection\, a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book Awards winner\, a New York Times for Kids pick\, a The Week Junior book club selection\, a People magazine summer reading pick\, a Junior Library Guild selection\, and an Indie Next pick. Her memoir\, Know My Name\, was a New York Times bestseller\, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book\, and a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award\, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, the Ridenhour Book Prize\, and the California Book Award. It was also a best book of the year in TIME\, The Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and People\, among others. She was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Time Next 100 honoree and was a Glamour Woman of the Year honoree. You can visit her online at Chanel-Miller.com or follow her on Instagram @Chanel_Miller. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Elena Mudd \nJia Tolentino is a staff writer at the New Yorker\, the author of the essay collection Trick Mirror\, and a screenwriter. Formerly\, she was the deputy editor at Jezebel and a contributing editor at the Hairpin. She grew up in Texas\, received her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia\, and got her MFA in fiction from the University of Michigan. In 2020\, she received a Whiting Award as well as the Jeannette Haien Ballard Prize. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times Magazine and Pitchfork\, among other places. She lives in Brooklyn.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aaww-the-strand-present-chanel-miller-jia-tolentino/
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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SUMMARY:Morris Lum Book Talk: Chinatowns | Tong Yan Gaai
DESCRIPTION:Book talk by Photographer Morris Lum\, on his recently published book titled “Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai.”\n\n\nJoin us for a thought-provoking afternoon book talk by Photographer Morris Lum\, on his recently published book titled “Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai”\, chronicling the rapid architectural & economic transformations of Chinatowns across Canada and the U.S. \nFollowing the book talk there will be a Q&A\, and you can get your own copy of “Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai” and get it signed by Morris Lum! \n—– \n“Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai” by Morris Lum \nThrough the lens of a large-format camera\, Lum traces the architectural history of Chinatowns in major cities like Toronto\, San Francisco\, and Montreal. His work investigates how built environments shape and express “Chinese” identity. \nHis colorful photographs offer a poignant visual record\, spotlighting both historical and modern-day cultural landmarks—small family-owned businesses\, iconic Chinese restaurants and vital community organizations—that define these neighborhoods.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/morris-lum-book-talk-chinatowns-tong-yan-gaai/
LOCATION:1 Pike St\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness with Kamwo Meridian
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on wellness in 2026? Join us for our Winter Wellness workshop with Kamwo!\n\n\nIn harmony with the winter\, journey inward with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Experience the art of winter nourishment through black foods\, herbal teas\, and gentle rituals that strengthen the Kidneys\, awaken inner warmth\, and prepare your body for spring’s renewal — cultivating balance\, resilience\, and radiant vitality. Join us in collaboration with Kamwo Meridian Herbs for an evening of ear seeding\, self-acupressure exercises\, and seasonal herbal recipes 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 lead us through self-acupressure exercises. We’ll serve and demonstrate how to make two soups (including a vegan option) for supporting vitality to nourish ourselves during the winter. This program is part of Think!Chinatown’s ongoing partnership with Kamwo Meridian Herbs\, a neighborhood institution preserving traditional Chinese medicine and wellness practices. \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 \nLicensed acupuncturist\, board-certified herbalist\, Olivia Choi: @olivia_choi9999 Dr. 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.At 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. \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/winter-wellness-with-kamwo-meridian/
LOCATION:1 Pike St\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of  Illumination at the Old American Can Factory with Behnaz Karjoo
DESCRIPTION:A one day workshop exploring the meditative art of Islamic Illumination\, tazhib\, with NY based artist Behnaz Karjoo.\n\n\nThe Art of Islamic Illumination (tazhib)\nReed Society is delighted to present Behnaz Karjoo to guide you through the intricate art of Islamic Illumination. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the beauty of this artform\, held in Brooklyn\, NY. \nNo prior experience needed.\nThis is a full day program. \nAbout the Artist: Born in Tehran\, Iran\, Behnaz Karjoo is a recognized Iranian-American artist. She studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu\, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination\, miniature painting\, and paper cutting\, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazet\, a certificate of mastery in illumination\, in 2016. In addition to tazhib\, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective\, and she collaborates regularly with Reed Society for the Sacred Arts. \nBehnaz has exhibited her works internationally\, including San Francisco\, New York\, Philadelphia\, Washington D.C.\, Istanbul\, Kuwait City\, Sharjah and other cities. Her workshops and lectures have drawn audiences from around the world\, where she introduces students at all levels to techniques of illumination\, in both academic and community-driven spaces\, including Frist Art Museum and the University of Pennsylvania among others. Behnaz holds the belief that while classical arts\, including illumination\, have a timeless foundation\, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless. Read more here. \nAbout the Venue: The Old American Can Factory is an historic\, six-building\, 130\,000 SF industrial complex in Gowanus\, Brooklyn\, housing a curated community of more than 350 persons including\, artisans/fabricators\, visual/performing artists\, poets/writers/publishers\, filmmakers/theater-makers\, architects/designers\, educators and others working in the culture industry. The (OA) Can Factory was planned & developed by XØ Projects Inc. \n  \nThe Reed Society for the Sacred Arts (RSSA) works with a global network of artists and musicians to nurture the cultural\, intellectual\, and spiritual wisdom woven into sacred art forms. The Reed Society’s work serves not only as a platform for cultural preservation but also as a source of healing and reconnection for diverse populations\, particularly diaspora communities\, immigrants\, and refugees seeking to engage with their heritage. \nIn collaboration with leading artists and institutions\, our organization curates a rich array of programs — including hands-on workshops\, immersive retreats\, musical performances\, academic lectures\, and exhibitions. The Reed Society’s work spans disciplines such as Arabic and Ottoman calligraphy\, Islamic illumination (tazhib/tehzib)\, sacred geometry\, and traditional music forms such as Qawwali and Sufi-inspired vocal traditions. \nThe Reed Society has partnered with esteemed organizations such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art\, The Walters Art Museum\, The Kennedy Center\, and major universities including Harvard\, George Washington University and Stanford. \nKeep the connection alive — Join our newsletter for upcoming Reed Society programs and events. \n  \n 
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LOCATION:The Old American Can Factory\, 232 3rd Street\, Corner of 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
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SUMMARY:AAPI Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nPlease join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for the AAPI Dance Festival\, an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $25 for each showcase\, or $40 for a full festival pass. \nThe full festival pass includes access to both Saturday and Sunday showcases at Ailey Citigroup Theatre in addition to the Rising Stars showcase at City Center on Saturday\, Jan 11 from 7–9 pm. \nProgram for Sat\, Jan 10 from 1:45-3:45pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“10/18/2022” by Take Dance\nIn memory of our beloved James Kraft\, most extraordinary Board President. \nDancers: Kristen Bell\, Corinna Lee Nicholson \n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” by Sugar Vendil\n“Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia” is a memoir of a Filipinx American childhood that interweaves chamber music\, dance\, and nonlinear theater in an interdisciplinary performance. Excavating seemingly insignificant but deeply ingrained memories\, Antonym envisions the future as an escape from pain and ponders how we can possess painful memories without being beholden to them. Using field recordings of New York City to create a rich sonic landscape\, the four seasons serve as a cyclical frame and context for memory. Antonym invites audience members to reflect on their own relationships with memory\, identity\, and imagine their own futures. \nPerformers: sugar vendil/isogram: Cindy Lan (violin)\, Annie Nikunen (flute)\, Marie Lloyd Paspe\, Sugar Vendil\, Annie Wang \n“icchā / desire” by Barkha Dance Company\nicchā is a new interdisciplinary work that engages with the fierce and wild Goddess Kali to excavate female desire buried across generations. Inspired by Audre Lorde’s Uses of the Erotic\, icchā draws from traditional kathak\, contemporary choreography practice\, and anthologies collected from several aunties and sisters in barkha’s community. \nbarkha becomes the vessel that represents these women who are finding their way back to their desires they had once betrayed and explores what happens to a woman’s unspoken desires\, where do they live\, and can they be danced back into the world? \nDancer: Barkha Patel \n“Celestial Motion: Rhythms from the Silk Road and Beyond” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nExperience a dynamic journey across China’s diverse cultural landscape\, from the bustling modern metropolis to the ancient tribal lands of the south and the vast northern grasslands. This showcase program celebrates tradition\, innovation\, and the enduring human spirit through four signature works. \nDancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lorenzo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi\, Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Lion in the city”: This exhilarating\, highly popular work brings a modern edge to the traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)\, this unique version develops a dialogue between contemporary/Chinese movement and Hip-Hop\, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the collaboration. The Lion Dance itself is a prayer for peace and harmony on earth\, symbolized by a child playing freely with a ferocious beast. \n“Peacocks under the Moonlight”: A truly elegant piece that showcases the grace and beauty of Dai ethnic dance. Hailing from the Yunnan province\, the peacock is revered as a sacred bird among the Dai people. The choreography draws inspiration from the natural movements of the peacock\, such as drinking water\, running\, and grooming its feathers\, to create a supremely graceful display. \n“Pipa Dance”: A spiritual and historical journey brought to life from the Dunhuang Grottoes\, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of Buddhist art. This new work is inspired by the iconic Flying Apsaras and celestial musicians depicted in the ancient murals. The choreography recreates the classical\, flowing movements of these divine figures\, with the Pipa (Chinese lute) taking center stage as a symbol of heavenly music and grace\, bridging the gap between ancient devotion and contemporary performance. \n“Mongolian Harvest (or Mongolian Festival)”: Commissioned by NJPAC\, this dynamic work captures the essence of the nomadic Mongolian way of life. The dance is renowned for its powerful steps and expressive upper body movements\, focusing on the generous spirit of the Mongolian people and their respect for the great prairie. Inspired by the joyful Naadam Festival\, the piece portrays aspects of herders’ daily activities including cooking\, hunting\, and traditions. \n\nProgram for Sun\, Jan 11 from 4:15-6:15pm: \nOpening Remarks\nAndy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company) and Lisa Gold (Asian American Arts Alliance) \n“Ikigai” by Naomi Funaki\nRecognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024 and Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow\, experience an in-process showing of award-winning tap dance artist Naomi Funaki’s new work. Funaki will continue creative work on Ikigai\, an evening-length piece exploring the 2011 Tohoku earthquake\, tsunami\, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Through tap dance\, live music\, and storytelling\, the project draws inspiration from her personal experience of the event\, and that of her family and friends\, to highlight a story of resilience\, loss\, and connection. The work will offer a rhythm-driven exploration of the emotional and cultural impact of one of Japan’s most devastating tragedies. The in-process showing will bring together a diverse cast of tap dancers\, movement artists\, and vocalists. This project underscores tap as a powerful medium for storytelling and cross-cultural connection\, sparking dialogue around cultural resilience in the face of catastrophic events. \nDancers: Naomi Funaki\, Liberty Styles\, Lucas Santana\, Zakhele Grabowski\nMusicians: Ajani NaNaBuluku\, Zachary Berns \n“Alien of Extraordinary” by Sun Kim Dance Theatre\nAlien of Extraordinary is a dance theatre piece born from the labyrinthine U.S. artist visa system – a process that flattens human stories into forms and reduces lives to paperwork. Choreographed by Sun Kim\, a South Korean immigrant who specializes in the street dance style of popping\, the piece takes its name from the “alien of extraordinary ability” (O-1) visa and her own experiences with it. The piece is an invitation to witness the immigrant artist’s journey in all its fragility and resilience\, creating a meeting ground for empathy\, imagination\, and shared belonging. \nDancers: Sun Kim\, Alice Castro\, Julia Charkales\, Natasha Huang\, Anjali Kanter\, Choung Woo Hyun\, Adniel Velez\, Jordan Kaya \n“Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” by Nava Dance Theatre\nRogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies is a bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music production that explores the history\, labor and lived experiences of women and immigrants in the US\, and how these fractured experiences inform our identities now. The work shows that together we are stronger\, inclusive of the nuances and contradictions that we all hold in our bodies. Initially inspired by the oral histories of Indian nurses who arrived as a result of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act\, choreographer Nadhi Thekkek\, and her collaborators find universality in the heavy and enduring work of immigrant women and the worlds they traverse between. Rogue Gestures is an ensemble work of 6 dancers with a live original score by Roopa Mahadevan\, Kalaisan Kalaichelvan\, and others. Rogue Gestures is created and produced by Nava Dance Theatre. \nDancers: Nadhi Thekkek\, Shruti Abhishek\, Lalli Venkat\, Janani Muthaiya\, Aarthi Ramesh \n“Mirage of the Spirit: Mystic Vision of the Forces in the Shadow” by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThis profound and evocative cross-cultural contemporary dance showcase navigates the intricate landscapes of human experience—from the allure of fantasy to the depths of spiritual history and our primal need for connection. Through four signature works\, the program explores cycles of illusion\, inner transformation\, and the powerful forces that shape our vision of self and world. \nDancers: Dancers: Madeliene Lee\, Esteban Santamaria\, Caleb Baker\, Lornezo Guerrini\, Yuchin Kiki Tseng\, Rio Kikuchi \,Kathryn Taylor\, Madelyn Sarver\, Sarah Botero\, Candace Jarvis \nFeatured Dances: \n“Carousel”: Inspired by the dual imagery of playful\, dreamlike carousels and the majestic elegance of real horses\, this buoyant piece is one of Nai-Ni Chen’s most celebrated abstract works. It explores the flow of energy and the dynamics reminiscent of the brush strokes used in Chinese ink painting\, melding childlike wonder with the nobility and pride of equestrian movement. \n“Mirage”: A serene yet passionate work inspired by the Silk Road and the journey to the edge of the Dunhuang Caves. Influenced by the unique rhythms and movements of the Uyghur people of Xinjiang\, the dance transports the audience to a desert oasis\, evoking both tranquility and passion through movement that utilizes trance\, rhythmic breathing\, and spiral motions\, reflecting the compelling\, yet fleeting\, image of a mirage in the shifting sands. \n“Mystic Echos”: This spiritually charged work delves into the iconography of the Tibetan period murals found within the ancient Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Drawing inspiration from the powerful images of Tantric Buddhist deities and the spiritual portraits of Tibetan monarchs and pilgrims\, the choreography translates the intricate visual language of the paintings into contemporary movement\, exploring themes of transformation\, divine protection\, and the sublime echoes of devotion. \n“Shadowforce”: Solo Created by Nai-Ni Chen during the challenging period of the global pandemic\, this beautiful and haunting solo serves as a poignant reflection on the human need for intimacy. The choreography highlights the importance of human relationship and our longing for connection and love for each other\, offering a deeply personal and resonant conclusion to the program. \nBIOS \nAbout TAKE Dance/Take Ueyama \nA native of Tokyo\, Take Ueyama moved to the United States in 1991 to study dance at The Juilliard School in New York City. Upon graduation\, he was invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company\, touring internationally for eight years. He also performed extensively with Kazuko Hirabayashi Dance Theatre. In 2003\, Take made his choreographic debut with Tsubasa\, presented at SUNY New Paltz with fellow Taylor dancers. Two years later\, he founded TAKE Dance\, a company known for its powerful athleticism and evocative blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Drawing on his Japanese heritage and a deep reverence for nature and humanity\, Take’s work explores themes of beauty\, resilience\, compassion\, and the duality of light and darkness in the human experience. \nHis choreography has been presented by major institutions and festivals including The Kennedy Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival\, Central Park SummerStage\, PS/21 Chatham\, The Judson Memorial Church\, Winspear Opera House in Dallas\, Harris Theater Chicago\, Spring to Dance Festival in St. Louis\, and Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival\, among others. \nHis work has been commissioned and performed by companies and schools such as Newport Contemporary Ballet\, BalletX\, Columbia Ballet Collaborative\, Dallas Black Dance Theatre\, ArcDanz\, The Juilliard School\, The Ailey School\, and SMU Meadows School of the Arts. \nTake has received international recognition for his choreography. Sakura Sakura was a prizewinner at the International Modern Dance Choreographic Competition in Burgos\, Spain. He was one of four choreographers selected for the 2006 “Free to Rep” program at Florida State University’s MANCC and became the first choreographer to receive the S&R Foundation’s Washington Award in 2010. Other honors include the 2015 Jadin Wong Award for Emerging Asian American Choreographer (Asian American Arts Alliance)\, a 2022 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship\, the 2023 Danse Mirage Foundation Choreography Grant for Bamboo Dreams\, and the 2025 Gross Family Prize from the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation. http://www.takedance.org | info@takedance.org \nAbout Sugar Vendil \nSugar Vendil (she/they) is a composer\, pianist\, choreographer\, and interdisciplinary artist who is forging new creative pathways as a second generation Filipinx American and future ancestor. She started her artistic life as a classical pianist\, and after spending nearly a decade searching for her own voice\, her practice evolved into making music and performances that integrate sound\, movement\, and unconventional approaches to the piano. She has a keyboard/synth duo\, Vanity Project\, with composer Trevor Gureckis. Vendil is based in Lenapehoking\, known as Brooklyn. \nVendil’s work contains a potent sense of physicality and is obliquely autobiographical. Detaching from linearity and narrative\, she conjures the immediate and raw emotions that are still perceivable from imperfect memories. She was awarded a 2026 Macdowell fellowship and 2024-25 CUNY Dance Initiative Residency at York College/Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. Commissions include music for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s F/W 2024 show\, Simple Tasks 2 on Jennifer Koh’s Grammy-award winning album Alone Together; a Chamber Music America commission to write for The Nouveau Classical Project; ETHEL’s Homebaked 2019\, and ACF | Create. She scored Jih-E Peng’s May We Know Our Own Strength (2021) and GATHER (2023)\, short films centered on works by visual artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya\, and The Rite of Spring (2024)\, written and directed by Nick Nocera. In early 2024\, her visual scores were part of the National Arts Club’s 2020 Fellows group exhibition\, Light\, Line\, and Sound. She showed two ink-on-paper scores\, and trapunto etude (2024)\, a beaded and embroidered canvas score inspired by the art of Pacita Abad. \nAbout sugar vendil/isogram \nsugar vendil/isogram makes interdisciplinary performances that interweave sound and movement\, forming connective threads that encourage closer inspection. isogram blurs boundaries between genres and embraces nonlinearity. Led by Filipinx American composer\, choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Sugar Vendil\, isogram members and collaborative artists are violist Cindy Lan\, flutist Annie Nikunen\, vocalist/dancer Marie Lloyd Paspe\, pianist/vocalist/performer Sugar Vendil\, and vocalist/dancer Annie Wang. \nAbout barkha dance company \nbarkha dance company (bdc) honors the rich lineage of kathak from the Jaipur and Lucknow traditions while creating contemporary works that expand the form’s expressive and narrative possibilities. The company envisions itself as a vital bridge between tradition and experimentation\, creating pathways for dialogue\, discovery\, and artistic growth. \nArtistic director barkha patel creates choreographies that reimagine kathak’s place in contemporary culture. The company’s repertoire includes both ensemble and solo works\, which balance rhythmic precision\, grace\, and power\, while also inviting audiences into a reflective space. Often the works explore lived experiences of South Asian women in the diaspora\, exploring themes of cultural reverence\, suppression\, reclamation\, bodily memory\, and female desire. \nbdc is committed to engaging diverse diaspora communities by sharing the beauty\, complexity\, and joy of kathak through masterclasses at universities\, workshops in schools\, and ongoing weekly classes. www.barkhadance.com \nAbout barkha patel \nbarkha patel is a touring kathak artist\, choreographer\, educator and artistic director of barkha dance company. She has trained in kathak with Guru Rachna Sarang and continues her training with Swati Sinha and Dheerendra Tiwari. \nbarkha’s work has been presented at venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out\, Little Island\, 92Y\, and Chelsea Factory among others. barkha has been recipient of the 2023 Juried Bessie Award through which she received support from the New York State Dance Force in 2024\, to tour a full-evening work ahaM | Maha to the Reg Lenna Center\, 171 Cedar Arts\, and Rochester University. \nBarkha currently is a recipient of the Special Projects Grant from the Princess Grace Foundation through\, which she is developing a new evening-length work set to premiere in 2026. \nAbout Naomi Funaki \nNaomi Funaki is an award-winning tap dance artist from Tokyo\, Japan\, currently living in New York City. Since moving to New York in 2016 to pursue her career in tap dance\, she has performed at New York City Center\, Lincoln Center\, The Joyce Theater\, Radio City Music Hall\, MET Gala\, Guggenheim Museum (New York City and Spain)\, Vail Dance Festival\, and All Arts TV. Naomi is a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner\, a 2024–2025 Joyce Creative Residency artist\, Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow in Dance\, and was recognized as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024. She has worked with Ayodele Casel\, Caleb Teicher & Company\, Music From The Sole\, and Dorrance Dance. Choreography credits include Ayodele Casel’s “Artists at the Center” at New York City Center\, associate choreographer of “Diary of a Tap Dancer” at The American Repertory Theatre\, assistant choreographer for “Bzzz” at The Joyce Theater\, and assistant tap choreographer for New York City Center’s Encores! “Wonderful Town.” \nAbout Sun Kim Dance Theatre \nSun Kim Dance Theatre (SKDT) is founded by its artistic director Sun Kim\, with a mission to explore the possibilities of particular dance style “opping” in a theatrical manner along with different aspects of physical theatre\, and use it as a medium for storytelling\, amplifying diverse voices and sharing universal human experiences. SKDT is committed to creating platforms that elevate the work of underrepresented artists\, particularly those from the street dance and immigrant artist communities. They believe that by featuring a broad range of perspectives\, they can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable world. \nSKDT has performed at LayeRhythm/Works & Process with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts\, New Victory Theater\, San Francisco International Hip Hop Dance Festival\, Battery Dance Festival\, NYU Skirball\, Bronx Museum\, Symphony Space\, and Ladies of Hip Hop Festival. \nAbout Sun Kim \nSun Kim is a distinguished dancer\, choreographer\, artistic director\, and dance educator. Hailing from South Korea\, she specializes in “popping\,” a style of street dance. She has received 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Choreography\, the 2022 Emerging Artist Award at Harlem Stage Gala\, nominated at the 2022 Bessie Awards for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer\, and she was also on the original cast in “Cabaret” at the Kit Kat Cub\, Broadway as a prologue dancer. \nSun’s passion for dance began at the age of 12\, she started learning breaking and popping. After training for 10 years in South Korea\, she moved to NYC in 2011. Since then\, she has achieved many accomplishments\, such as winning Step Ya Game Up\, a world final popping battle\, making it to the top eight at the UK B-Boy championship world final as the USA popping representative\, and performing for Cirque Du Soleil. Additionally\, Sun Kim has taught at Princeton University\, Broadway Dance Center\, Peridance Center\, and Kookmin University in South Korea. \nAbout Nava Dance Theatre \nFounded in 2012\, Nava Dance Theatre is a dance company which uses bharatanatyam\, experimental movement\, and live music to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of lived experience. Their work delves into unheard refugee voices\, the #MeToo movement\, and other social issues. Through their programs\, they make visible stories on the margins\, connect contemporary histories to today\, and create intersections of culturally specific art\, diaspora\, and storytelling that are as layered as collective experiences. Through new dance works\, residency and commissioning programs\, workshops\, festivals\, and cross-genre collaborations\, Nava Dance Theatre examines the various ways that dance can support and reflect the communities you live in. Nava Dance Theatre is based in San Francisco\, CA\, unceded territories of the Ohlone people. www.navadance.org \nAbout Nadhi Thekkek \nDr. Nadhi Thekkek is a dancer\, choreographer\, and the artistic director of Nava Dance Theatre. Nadhi uses the South Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place\, identity\, and politics through the lens of her lived experience as a child of immigrants and a South Asian\, diasporic woman. She reimagines how bharatanatyam can serve marginalized narratives that need to occupy space in the US right now. Her nationally touring work “Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies” sources community interviews\, historical texts\, and poetry to explore the intersections of labor\, agency\, and belonging in our South Asian ancestry. Nadhi’s body of work has been supported through the NEFA National Dance Project (2023)\, The MAP Fund (2022)\, National Endowment for the Arts (2020\, 2022\, 2023)\, California Arts Council (2018-present)\, San Francisco Arts Commission (2019\, 2022\, 2025)\, Kenneth Rainin Foundation (2021)\, and others. She was recently awarded the Dance USA Fellowship (2025). \nThrough Nava\, Nadhi also produces and co-facilitates the Unrehearsed Artist Residency Program\, where South Asian dancemakers create art that challenges the status quo. She is one of the co-founders of Varnam Salon\, a performance series supporting California-based culture bearers/dance makers and serves on the board of the Western Arts Alliance. Nadhi learned bharatanatyam from Guru Smt. Sundara Swaminathan (Kala Vandana Dance Company\, San Jose) and Guru Smt. Padmini Chari (Nritya School of Dance\, Houston). As of 2012\, she has continued training under Guru Sri. A. Lakshmanaswamy (Chennai). \nAbout Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nThe Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a leading force in creating innovative cultural experiences that capture the hope\, resilience\, and energy of the immigrant journey. Bridging the grace of Asian elegance with the dynamism of American modern dance\, the Company performs at the intersection of innovation and tradition\, empowering communities through performances and interactive engagements. Through its productions\, the Company fosters cross-cultural understanding while addressing important themes of identity\, authenticity\, and equality. \nThe Company’s success is evident in its extensive performance schedule\, reaching more than 20\,000 audience members each year through exuberant productions presented at prestigious venues such as The Joyce Theater and Lincoln Center in New York\, Jacob’s Pillow\, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in California\, the Ordway Center in Minneapolis\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, as well as on fifteen international tours spanning ten countries. Special productions for families have been presented by the New Victory Theater on Broadway\, Lincoln Center Institute\, and KREA in Michigan\, among others. The Company also regularly commissions new\, cross-cultural works that reflect contemporary issues with global influences. These collaborations have included partnerships with renowned musicians such as the Ahn Trio\, Glen Velez\, Joan La Barbara\, Angel Lam\, Jason Huang\, Liang-Xing Tang\, the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York\, and the New Asia Chamber Music Society. \nAbout the AAPI Dance Festival \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent\, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre. \nOrganized by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, the festival features two showcases at Ailey Studios with performances by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, A4’s Jadin Wong Fellow\, and other acclaimed companies\, as well as the Rising Stars showcase at City Center\, spotlighting emerging choreographic talent. \nThe AAPI Dance Festival is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, Mertz Gilmore Foundation\, Howard Gilman Foundation\, and individual donors like you. \nAccessibility:\nThere is a ramp to access the front entrance of the building on 9th avenue. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the ground floor and performance entry level (PE). Doors to those restrooms are wave-activated to open on both sides. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup theater\, 405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:Armat: Live Art × Meditation Ritual
DESCRIPTION:A live digital drawing and meditation ritual by Yadi Liu with meditation teacher Michel Pascal.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to Armat\, an evolving art initiative by artist Yadi Liu that merges live digital drawing with meditation and contemplative presence. For this special session\, Yadi partners with meditation teacher Michel Pascal\, whose gentle guidance and occasional live vocal elements create a serene\, multi-sensory environment. \nParticipants are invited to pause\, breathe\, and step into the program from within\, becoming part of a shared ritual of presence\, quiet observation\, and embodied awareness. \nNotes: \n\nThis session will be gently documented through photos and videos.\nImages may include wide shots of the group and close-ups of the artistic process.\nSelect images may be used by the artist for non-commercial artistic purposes.\nIf you prefer not to be photographed\, please let our team know at check-in and we will gladly accommodate.\n\nAbout Yadi Liu \nYadi Liu is a New York–based visual artist and the founder of Armat\, an artist-led initiative exploring how contemporary ritual\, perception\, and Eastern philosophy can shape shared cultural experiences. A Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist\, Liu works with fluid linework and abstraction to examine ideas of presence\, transformation\, and the unseen dimensions of human experience. \nHer live drawing practice integrates projected photography with real-time mark-making\, creating images that gradually obscure and reveal participants’ forms. Through this process\, Liu investigates the shifting boundary between the visible and the interior\, inviting audiences to witness “inner states” as evolving\, communal artworks. \nLiu’s work has been presented in public settings in New York’s Chinatown\, in experimental workshops with graduate students at FIT (SUNY)\, and in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge contemporary art with wellness and community engagement. Through Armat\, she continues to expand visual ritual as a participatory art form rooted in civic\, cultural\, and contemplative spaces. \nAbout Michel Pascal \nMichel Pascal is an internationally respected vocalist\, author\, and meditation teacher whose work combines contemplative practice with the immersive power of sound. For nearly a decade\, he has performed annual concerts at Carnegie Hall\, where his distinctive style\, often described as “The Medicine Voice”\, creates resonant environments for collective calm. His programs have been presented at the Rubin Museum of Art\, the NYC Mayor’s Office and other cultural and civic institutions. \nPascal trained for fifteen years in Himalayan contemplative traditions\, developing voice-based techniques centered on grounding\, visualization\, and emotional steadiness. He is the author of more than twenty books on stress reduction and mindfulness. \nHis trauma-informed programs for veterans\, first responders\, and justice-involved communities\, including collaborations with the Amity Foundation\, have been recognized for their measurable impact on stress and well-being. Across performance\, wellness\, and public settings\, Pascal’s voice functions as a stabilizing instrument for collective presence. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-chinatown-partnership-present-armat-live-art-x-meditation-ritual/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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SUMMARY:ROSEMEAD & The Realities of AAPI Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Watch a clip from ROSEMEAD + join ROSEMEAD producer Mynette Louie\, lived-experience storyteller Lisa Oberholzer-Gee\, and therapist Jeanie Y. Chang for an honest conversation about AAPI mental health\, caregiving\, and the power of breaking silence. Followed by Q&A. WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS Mental health remains deeply stigmatized across many AAPI communities\, shaped by cultural expectations around silence\, strength\, and family responsibility. ROSEMEAD and the Realities of AAPI Mental Health creates space for a nuanced\, accessible conversation that centers lived experience while offering expert context and resources. Rather than prescribing solutions or policy\, this event focuses on storytelling as a catalyst for empathy\, understanding\, and change — illuminating the realities many families live with quietly and the collective work still left to be done. Webinar flow: 7:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction to ROSEMEAD 7:03 PM – Film Clip from ROSEMEAD 7:05 PM – Introduction of Speakers 7:08 PM – Spotlight on Mynette Louie and the Production of ROSEMEAD 7:20 PM – Spotlight on Lisa Oberholzer-Gee and Her Personal Story 7:30 PM – Panel Discussion 7:50 PM – Audience Q&A
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rosemead-the-realities-of-aapi-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Film,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T200000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York!
DESCRIPTION:New York’s Best Desi Stand-Up Comedy Show Comes near Hicksville — for a Special New Year Celebration!\n\n\nWe’re bringing New York City’s #1 South Asian stand-up comedy show to Long Island! \nLaughing Lassi — the hit comedy showcase that has sold out every month in NYC — is coming to Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown (Hicksville\, Long Island) for a special night of laughter\, culture\, and community. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, Laughing Lassi brings together the funniest Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, and Bangladeshi comedians from New York and around the world. Expect sharp wit\, hilarious storytelling\, and authentic South Asian humor that everyone can enjoy. \n📅 When: Doors open 6:30 PM | Show starts 8:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Governor’s Comedy Club\, 90 Division Ave\, Levittown\, NY — minutes from Hicksville and convenient for audiences across Long Island\, Queens\, and Nassau County.\n🍸 Venue Policy: Two-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available). \nJoin us for a night where laughter meets identity and the South Asian community shines on one of Long Island’s best stages.\nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds — perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast —\n💬 Follow Us: @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover only the main show (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM). The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest — email us for details.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Governor’s Comedy Club to experience Laughing Lassi — New York’s #1 South Asian stand-up comedy show\, now live on Long Island! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n“Say something in Bengali!” \n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Governor’s Comedy Clubs\, 90 Division Avenue\, Levittown\, NY\, 11756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T180000
DTSTAMP:20251205T041010Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Holiday Market ホリデーマーケット
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect place to find unique\, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. \nCelebrate the holiday season with us at Japan Village in Brooklyn! \nDiscover over 15 talented Japanese artists and makers\, showcasing their handmade crafts\, jewelry\, accessories\, home goods\, and more. \nIt’s the perfect place to find unique\, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting independent creators. Enjoy the festive atmosphere\, connect with the artists\, and experience the charm of Japanese craftsmanship and design
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-holiday-market-%e3%83%9b%e3%83%aa%e3%83%87%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9e%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b1%e3%83%83%e3%83%88/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T223000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience — a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 8:30 PM | Show starts 9:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location\n🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast —\n💬 Follow Us: @LaughingLassi \n  \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover only the main show (9:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest – please email us for details.\nRefunds 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\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n“Say something in Bengali!” \n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-13/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T193000
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SUMMARY:Godzilla Minus One Vs. Past Lives: Romantic Histories and Historic Romances
DESCRIPTION:Love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and ‘Past Lives.’\n\nProf. Jayashree Kamblé will present on her essay in CUNY FORUM Volume 11:1\, focusing on love and gender roles in the recent globally successful films Godzilla Minus One and Past Lives. Prof. Kamblé delves into how Godzilla unexpectedly challenges traditional cinematic depictions of romance and gender\, offering fresh perspectives on themes of identity and geocultural representation. Both films show how popular culture can shape our understanding of history\, belonging\, and societal dynamics. She also goes beyond the article to invite connections between the philosophy of romance in Past Lives and its Korean-Canadian-American director Celine Song’s 2025 movie\, Materialists.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/godzilla-minus-one-vs-past-lives-romantic-histories-and-historic-romances/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T213000
DTSTAMP:20251215T052235Z
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SUMMARY:Documenting Stories: Oral History Production and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on oral history production\, equipment\, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets!\n\n\nDocumenting Stories: Oral History Production and Best Practices \nJoin us for a presentation on oral history production\, equipment\, software and set ups with a focus on productions with small budgets! \nOral Historian\, Artist\, Writer\, Alan Nakagawa will base this workshop on his thirty-nine years of interdisciplinary art projects using oral history as a base for working with diverse communities. \nNakagawa has worked for educational\, non-profit and government institutions with varying budgets and scopes. Keeping a flexible production methodology while listening to the needs of the collaborators\, he has built a portfolio of experiences reflecting diverse needs. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAlan Nakagawa is an interdisciplinary artist with archiving tendencies\, primarily working with sound\, often incorporating various media and working with communities and their histories. He has created a series of Invisible Architecture experiences that are mash ups of the recorded acoustics of historical sites\, giving new context to historic places through a contemporary lens of sound. Nakagawa has been working on a series of semi-autobiographic sound-architecture/tactile sound experiences\, utilizing multi-point audio field recordings of historic interiors; Peace Resonance; Hiroshima/Wendover combines recordings of the interiors of the Hiroshima Atomic Dome (Hiroshima\, Japan) and Wendover Hangar (Utah). His first book\, “A.I.R.Head: Anatomy of an Artist in Residence” was published in January 2023 by Writ-Large Press. It maps his artistic trajectory that led to his nine Artist-in-residencies in six years.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documenting-stories-oral-history-production-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20251204T091048Z
CREATED:20251204T091048Z
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SUMMARY:White Wave Dance – Here NOW So Long (Preview)
DESCRIPTION:Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion\, weaving together panoramic video imagery\, a live original composition for guitars and electronics\, and the fluid\, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. Comprising ten interconnected scenes\, the work delves into love and inner conflict\, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through an evocative synthesis of sound\, imagery\, and movement. \n\n\nArtistic Director / Choreographer: Young Soon Kim\nRehearsal Director: Mark Willis \nDancers: Michael Bishop\, Kaylan Bradford\, John Crim\, Benjamin De Andrade\, Bella Donatelli\, Soomin Eum\, Shujung Kim\, Ellie Swainhart\, Juan David Viveros
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/white-wave-dance-here-now-so-long-preview/
LOCATION:New York Center for Creativity and Dance\, 287 East 10th Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251217T000741Z
CREATED:20251205T093736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T000741Z
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SUMMARY:MOONSquare Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition with the silent auction.\n\n\nIt’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition and the winter solstice.  \nOur auction will end on the evening of the closing so be sure to check out all the amazing pieces these artists have created. Winners of the auction will also be able to pick up their pieces at that time. If you can’t join us\, you can still bid on the MOONSquare auction remotely here. The proceeds will be shared between T!C and the artists\, so this is an incredible opportunity to support as well as learn more about our community!  \nTo cap off the year we will be serving tangyuan\, a sweet and warming traditional treat eaten to celebrate Dongzhi (the Winter Solstice). We’d love to see you all and wish our friends & neighbors a happy holiday before our studio goes into hibernation!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moonsquare-closing-party/
LOCATION:1 Pike St\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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