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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Bindu Bansinath
DESCRIPTION:Bindu Bansinath launches her debut\, deemed “the most promising debut I’ve read in decades” by NYT bestselling author Gary Shteyngart!\n\n\nBook Launch: Bindu Bansinath presents Men Like OursWine reception to follow \nBindu Bansinath\, senior writer for New York Magazine’s The Cut\, launches her debut Men Like Ours\, a darkly funny and moving story about death\, life\, and community in a South Asian suburban enclave of New Jersey. When Matthew Pillai is found dead\, slumped over the wheel of his BMW\, the women of Willow Road are roped into the investigation of their friend’s death\, ultimately finding that despite their casual backstabbing and generational feuds\, in the end there is no one to turn to but each other. Deemed “the most promising debut I’ve read in decades” by New York Times bestselling author Gary Shteyngart\, Bansinath reads from and discusses the book before an audience Q&A and signing.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-bindu-bansinath/
LOCATION:Greenlight Bookstore\, 686 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
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SUMMARY:W.O.W. Project: Storefront Origins\, Arts Activism\, and the Worlds We Build
DESCRIPTION:In this opening conversation\, Mei Lum and Diane Wong will revisit the origins of W.O.W—from their early kitchen table conversations to its evolution into a community arts initiative that centers women\, queer\, non-binary\, and trans Asian youth as stewards of Chinatown’s creative culture. Grounded in personal stories and collective memory\, this dialogue invites us to pause and to consider how spaces like W.O.W. speak to the possibility of a neighborhood defined by people rather than by profit\, where value is measured through cultural continuity and collective belonging rather than speculative capital. The conversation also opens up questions about the tensions and possibilities of doing cultural work in a moment shaped by ongoing struggles over land\, safety\, and displacement—and how we might imagine the next decade together. \nThe conversation will be moderated by W.O.W.’s youth leaders and alumni. Whether you’ve been part of W.O.W. since the beginning or are just getting to know the work\, we welcome you to join us for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/w-o-w-project-storefront-origins-arts-activism-and-the-worlds-we-build/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T160000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Conference: Heritage\, Culture\, and Market Power: Celebrating AAPI Impact  (in Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:Heritage\, Culture\, and Market Power: Celebrating AAPI Impact\n\n\n\nDecode the Future of Growth: Where Cultural Legacy Meets Data-Driven Dominance  \nDate: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, 8 am to 4 pm\, Networking reception: 4 pm to 5:30 pm\nLocation: City Club Los Angeles\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, downtown Los Angeles \nElevate Your Strategy. Celebrate Our Impact.\nJoin the 3AF for a premier one-day summit celebrating the heritage\, vibrant cultures\, and soaring economic influence of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. This May\, we explore how the intersection of cultural identity\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship is driving market innovation and reshaping industries nationwide. \nThrough expert led panels and inspiring keynotes\, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the AAPI consumer demographic redefining the modern marketplace. We’ll also unveil the latest Asian market research and discuss the expanding role of AAPI voices in business\, media\, and technology. \nWhy Attend? \n\nInsights: Deep dives into consumer behavior and industry-leading research.\nNetwork: Connect with the “who’s who” of Asian advertising\, media\, and PR.\nRecognition: Be there for the reveal of the 3AF Impact 50\, honoring Fortune 500 companies championing AAPI representation.\n\nConfirmed Speakers Include: Nielsen | Pernod Ricard | McDonald’s | Nationwide Financial \nMay is AAPI Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the legacy\, leadership\, and market power of AAPI communities—and the partnerships helping shape a more inclusive future. Seats are limited. Register now. \nTickets:\nNon-member rate: $599\nMember rate (must be logged into 3AF’s member portal to receive the rate): $499\n$50 off each registration for groups of three or more
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/marketing-conference-heritage-culture-and-market-power-celebrating-aapi-impact-in-los-angeles/
LOCATION:City Club Los Angeles\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floo\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities in San Francisco.\n\n\nNAMI San Francisco Presents the Third Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit\nAccess and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities in San Francisco\nMay doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Join NAMI San Francisco for a meaningful conversation in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.\nThis virtual panel will explore mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities. While often grouped together\, AAPI communities represent a wide range of cultures\, languages\, migration histories\, and lived experiences. This discussion will center the voices and needs of underserved and under-resourced communities—including Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities—who are often underrepresented in mental health spaces.\nTogether\, our panelists will explore:\n\nBarriers to mental health care\, including stigma\, language access\, and systemic challenges\nWhat culturally responsive and community-based mental health support looks like in practice\nThe critical role of peer support and community connection\nThe importance of early support for youth and teens\n\nThe event will include a moderated panel discussion followed by a live audience Q&A. Attendees will also receive a curated list of local mental health resources.\nEvent Details:\nDate: May 12\nTime: 5:00–6:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)\nCost: Free\nWho Should Attend:\nCommunity members\, families\, educators\, providers\, advocates\, and anyone interested in advancing mental health equity in AAPI communities.\nPanelists:\nDr. Loan K Le\, SFSU: Dr. Le is President and CEO of the Institute for Good Government and Inclusion (IGGI) and Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University. A political scientist focused on public policy and democratic inclusion\, she is faculty advisor to a college mental health support initiative and has implemented numerous healing programs including creative artistic expression for healing efforts in higher education. Dr. Le is an active leader in national professional organizations\, including the Association of Asian American Studies and the American Political Science Association\, and is a two-time recipient of the Western Political Science Association’s Best Paper award in Asian Pacific American Politics. She earned her PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.\nPaul Hoang\, LCSW: With over 20 years of field experience\, Paul Hoang has a unique specialty of cross-discipline dynamics in mental health. While leading the Orange County Mobile Crisis Response Team\, Paul developed his current mission and vision: to end suicide. Paul developed the first in the nation\, DOL approved and certificated Community Mental Health Worker Apprenticeship Program to develop a pipeline for better qualified and more people tending to the field\, runs a housing support contract to help the unhoused\, develops therapeutic practice for and research into problematic gambling\, and more. In his free time\, he spends time with his family and plays basketball.\nMichael Liao\, MSW\, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition: Michael’s career in social work has spanned various settings—including child welfare\, domestic violence prevention\, supervised visitation\, mental health\, and addictive disorder treatment and prevention. Michael is currently the Director of Programs for NICOS Chinese Health Coalition. For the past 25 years Michael has been engaged in capacity-building technical assistance and training\, community-based research\, community organizing\, coalition building\, and advocacy.\n  \nThe AAPI Summit is part of NAMI SF x AAPI Mental Health\, an event series focusing on AAPI mental health in May. We invite you to attend additional program:\nCommunity Presentation: 廣東話教育晚會 / Cantonese Educational Evening(粤语/ in Cantonese) Tuesday May 19th\n  \nWith questions\, please contact Emma Peat\, Director of Education Programming: emma@namisf.org.\nWe look forward to connecting with you on May 12!\n  \nNAMI SF Website\nLearn more about our programs and how you can get involved. Register for upcoming support groups and classes.\nNAMI SF Resources Page\nGeneral and community-specific resource pages and guides.\nNAMI SF Resource Guide for Culturally Diverse Populations\nInformation about programs\, resources\, treatment centers\, and more for diverse\, multicultural communities.\nDonate\nNAMI San Francisco provides a variety of free mental health education and support to the AAPI community. Please visit our website to learn more. Support these efforts by donating today!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/access-and-equity-in-aapi-mental-health-centering-underserved-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Virtual
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SUMMARY:AIM's AANHPI Month Celebration - Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:AIM is Asian Americans in Media (AIM). \n​Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is celebrated in May to recognize the diverse cultures\, histories\, and vital contributions of AANHPI communities to American history and society. It encompasses people from the entire Asian continent and Pacific islands\, featuring educational activities\, cultural festivals\, and celebrations of their lasting impact. \n​​​​Whether you’re in marketing\, advertising\, programming\, filmmaking\, writing\, acting\, producing\, or just curious about the media & entertainment industry\, come connect with fellow media professionals. \n​​Bring your friends\, coworkers\, and industry connections! \n​​The more the merrier as we build our community\, one conversation at a time. \n​​Cash bar. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nTALEA Beer Penn District\n160 W 32nd St\, New York\, Nh
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aims-aanhpi-month-celebration/
LOCATION:TALEA Beer Penn District\, 160 West 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Month
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SUMMARY:2026 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (in Washington DC)
DESCRIPTION:2026 APAICS LLS convenes nonprofit\, corporate\, elected\, and community leaders to address key AA & NH/PI issues and build service pipelines.\n\n\nThe 2026 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (LLS) brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders\, subject matter experts\, as well as local\, state\, and federal elected officials to discuss important issues that affect the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) community and the nation at large. Last year’s Summit featured honored speakers including elected officials such as Senators Tammy Duckworth (IL) and Andy Kim (NJ)\, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong\, Mayor of Wichita Lily Wu\, Honolulu City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina\, Columbia City Councilmember Dr. Aditi Bussells\, Philadelphia City Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad\, and many more! \nLearn more here: https://www.apaics.org/legislative-leadership-summit
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-apaics-legislative-leadership-summit-lls/
LOCATION:The Royal Sonesta Washington\, DC Capitol Hill\, 20 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Professor Steven Chu: Nobel Laureate\, Former Secretary of Energy\, Stanford University Professor (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Professor Steven Chu\nNobel Laureate\, Former Secretary of Energy\, Stanford University Professor\nMay 11\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to attend our 13th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on May 11\, 2026 that will feature Professor Steven Chu\, Nobel Prize Recipient in Physics\, former Secretary of Energy\, and Stanford University professor. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nThe Committee of 100 Conversations initiative 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 start with a live broadcast\, followed by video and podcast recordings that will be available as part of a library of the interviews. \n  \nProfessor Chu is the William R. Kenan\, Jr. Professor of Physics\, of Molecular and Cellular Physiology\, and of Energy Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He received an A.B. degree in mathematics and a B.S. degree in physics from the University of Rochester\, and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California\, Berkeley. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Berkeley\, he was at Bell Labs as a member of the technical staff in 1978 and then department head in 1983. \nFrom January 2009 to April\, 2013\, Dr. Chu served as U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Barack Obama. During his tenure\, he began several initiatives\, including ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy)\, the Energy Innovation Hubs\, and the Clean Energy Ministerial meetings. As the first scientist Cabinet member\, Chu recruited dozens outstanding scientists and engineers to the Department of Energy\, and was personally tasked by President Obama to help stop the BP Oil leak. \n  \nHis current research is in biophysics\, molecular and cellular physiology\, medical imaging\, nanoparticle synthesis\, battery research and carbon capture. He has received many awards\, including the 1997 Nobel Prize for laser cooling and optical trapping of atoms. \n  \nCommittee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \n  \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Conversations Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. The fireside chat will be held on April 14\, 2026 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 7:00 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-5-11-2026.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 \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nMay 11\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: \n“Leading Researcher\, Nobel Prize winner and Government Leader” \n▦ Speaker: \nProfessor Steven Chu \nNobel Laureate \nFormer Secretary of Energy \nStanford University Professor \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 \n  \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nDuring this webcast\, our speaker will talk about his upbringing and personal history\, his pioneering career in scientific research\, and his leadership in government as the Secretary of Energy where he implemented important initiatives. \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://c100-5-11-2026.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bio: \nProfessor Steven Chu \nNobel Laureate \nFormer Secretary of Energy \nStanford University Professor \n  \nSteven Chu is the William R. Kenan\, Jr. Professor of Physics\, of Molecular and Cellular Physiology\, and of Energy Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He received an A.B. degree in mathematics and a B.S. degree in physics from the University of Rochester\, and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California\, Berkeley. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Berkeley\, he was at Bell Labs as a member of the technical staff in 1978 and then department head in 1983. \nFrom January 2009 to April\, 2013\, Dr. Chu served as U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Barack Obama. During his tenure\, he began several initiatives\, including ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy)\, the Energy Innovation Hubs\, and the Clean Energy Ministerial meetings. As the first scientist Cabinet member\, Chu recruited dozens outstanding scientists and engineers to the Department of Energy\, and was personally tasked by President Obama to help stop the BP Oil leak. \nFrom 2004-2009\, he was the director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Professor of Physics and of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California Berkeley. Prior to those positions\, he was the Theodore and Francis Geballe Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University. During this time\, he helped start Bio-X\, a multi-disciplinary initiative combining the physical and biological sciences with engineering and medicine. \nHis contributions include the introduction of laser cooling and optical trapping of atoms and particles\, atomic fountain clocks and atom interferometers\, the optical tweezers of biomolecules\, and single molecule FRET of biomolecules tethered to surfaces. His current research is in biophysics\, molecular and cellular physiology\, medical imaging\, nanoparticle synthesis\, battery research and carbon capture. \n  \nHe has received many awards\, including the 1997 Nobel Prize for laser cooling and optical trapping of atoms. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences\, the American Philosophical Society\, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, National Academy of Inventors\, and a foreign member of the Royal Society\, the Royal Academy of Engineering\, the Chinese Academy of Sciences\, the Academia Sinica\, the Korean Academy of Sciences and Technology\, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, and 3 other foreign academies of sciences. \nHe received an A.B. degree in mathematics\, and a B.S. degree in physics from the University of Rochester\, and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and 35 honorary degrees. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program\nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique corporate strategy and 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 of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, the108 year old 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 35 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  \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  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Serica Storytellers: Architecture Serving Neighborhoods & Memories
DESCRIPTION:The Serica Initiative presents an intimate evening of conversation with two of the most influential voices in contemporary architecture: Billie Tsien and Calvin Tsao. \nJoin Billie Tsien\, one of the most influential architects of our time and co-designer of the Obama Presidential Center\, for an intimate evening exploring how architecture can serve people\, preserve memory\, and shape the future of our cities. In conversation with Calvin Tsao\, a leading voice at the intersection of architecture\, art\, and culture\, this gathering invites you into a rare dialogue on the values that guide the built world around us.  \nSet in the heart of Chinatown and in partnership with Welcome To Chinatown—a neighborhood layered with history\, resilience\, and transformation—this conversation moves beyond buildings as objects and into architecture as an act of care. Together\, Tsien and Tsao will reflect on the role of design in sustaining communities\, the tension between speed and thoughtfulness in an era of rapid change\, and the quiet responsibility architects carry in shaping how people live\, gather\, and belong. \nBut this evening isn’t just about listening—it’s about participating. \nIn the second half of the program\, attendees will be invited to share a small but meaningful detail from New York City—a material\, object\, or everyday moment that makes them feel welcome or at home. These reflections will become the foundation for a collective conversation on how “small evidence” can inform architecture that is more human\, more responsive\, and more enduring. \nExpect a thoughtful\, engaged audience spanning architects\, artists\, students\, entrepreneurs\, and members of the Chinatown community—creating a space where professional insight meets lived experience. Delicious local bites\, wine\, and beverages will be provided to all guests to enjoy throughout the event. \nAgenda:\n5:30–6:00 PM Arrival\, light refreshments\, networking\n6:15–7:00 PM Billie Tsien in conversation with Calvin Tsao\n7:00–8:00 PM Audience Q&A + community engagement activity \nAdmission is open to the public with a suggested donation of $1 or more\, ensuring the evening remains accessible while supporting Serica’s mission to convene meaningful conversations across communities. \nCome for the ideas. Stay for the exchange. Leave seeing the city a little differently. \nThis event is made possible due to our partnership with Welcome to Chinatown and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. \nThe Serica Initiative thanks the New York State Council on the Arts for the generous grant support. The opinions\, results\, findings and/or interpretation of data contained therein are the responsibility of the Serica Initiative and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of the State.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/serica-storytellers-architecture-serving-neighborhoods-memories/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Celebrating AAPI Trailblazers (in Newark NJ)
DESCRIPTION:Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month marks a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans to American history\, culture and innovation. Learn from a panel of accomplished leaders who will discuss the challenges they faced and their stories of resilience. \nThe PSEG Foundation Social Impact documentary film is Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority. \nIn partnership with Dodge Poetry\, the program will open with Michelle Myers\, an award-winning poet and founding member of Yellow Rage. \nThe panel moderator is Vani Krishnamurthy\, Founder and Executive Director of Arts India US and a Trustee of Women@NJPAC. \nPanelists:\nAlexandra Chang\, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Clement A. Price Institute and American Studies Program at Rutgers University–Newark\nBilly Kim\, Senior Procurement Director for Mars Snacking North American\, Army veteran and member of Ascend NJ\nNancy Loo\, President\, Dumpling Diplomacy\, Inc.\nHanna Mori\, State Director\, Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker\nAmman Deep Singh Seehra\, Assistant Director of the New Jersey Division of Family Development and co-founder of the ONE Project
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrating-aapi-trailblazers-in-newark-nj/
LOCATION:NJ Pac\, 1 Center St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T141234Z
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SUMMARY:JEST ASIANS -  Asian comedy night by Humor Section (Lab Edition)
DESCRIPTION:An intimate Asian comedy night in NYC by Humor Section\n\n\n\nJEST ASIANS: Lab Edition is the small-room\, experimental sister show of JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase\, first co-presented by Humor Section and Asia Society New York. \nWhile the Asia Society edition brought a polished lineup of top Asian comedians to one of NYC’s leading cultural institutions\, the Lab Edition creates a more intimate and playful space at PARTEA LAB — a room for fresh jokes\, new ideas\, and close-up audience energy. But “experimental” does not mean random: every show is still carefully curated\, featuring comedians with strong voices\, real credits\, and material worth developing. \n\n\n\nThe show is produced by Humor Section\, a comedy brand founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York. As one of the early forces in China’s stand-up comedy scene\, Humor Section helped build a platform for a new generation of comedians\, and now continues its mission in the U.S.: advancing Asian comedians on the global stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nLineup to be updated: \nTony Chou (Host & Producer) \nTony Chou is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York\, he has performed across the U.S.\, China\, the U.K.\, Australia\, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section\, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013\, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC\, CNN\, The Atlantic and more. \nPast JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase at Asia Society New York
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jest-asians-asian-comedy-night-by-humor-section-lab-edition/
LOCATION:PARTEA LAB\, 32 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T140831Z
CREATED:20260424T103753Z
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SUMMARY:Next-Gen Entrepreneurs: Leadership Evaluation Forum for Emerging Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Step into a real founder room at NYU. Watch live venture pitches\, hear unfiltered feedback from investors\, and connect with ambitious minds.\n\n\nNext-Gen Entrepreneurs: Leadership Evaluation Forum for Emerging Innovators\n  \nPresented by The Association for the Protection of Asian Women in America in collaboration with Women Empowerment & Leadership Alliance\, this exclusive forum brings together a distinguished network of emerging entrepreneurs\, investors\, and global leaders to foster innovation\, leadership\, and cross-industry collaboration. \nSelected entrepreneurs will present their ventures for formal evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges\, receiving expert insights\, strategic feedback\, and recognition for high-potential innovation and leadership.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/next-gen-entrepreneurs-leadership-evaluation-forum-for-emerging-innovators/
LOCATION:Kimmel Center for University Life\, 60 Washington Square South\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T140530Z
CREATED:20260424T064425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140530Z
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SUMMARY:The Fear City Comedy Presents: BROWN NOISE - ROUND 4 - Kinda Brown Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Produced & Hosted by: Raza Jafri\nFeaturing: Sammy Anzer
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-fear-city-comedy-presents-brown-noise-round-4-kinda-brown-comedy/
LOCATION:The Fear City Comedy Club\, 17 Essex Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T201500
DTSTAMP:20260424T140222Z
CREATED:20260424T085346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140222Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the AAPI Comedy Night!\n\n\nDOORS: 6:30 PM \nSHOW: 7:00 PM \nEris Mainstage \nCelebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the AAPI Comedy Night! A comedic variety show featuring some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in standup\, improv\, clown\, sketch\, live music and more! \nDirector and Producer:\nAnson Chan @ironistchef \nLine-Up: \nAnson Chan @ironistchef \nBen Lee @roastporkpuns \nChristina Li @c.ligs \nDivya Gunasekaran @divya_undone \nEmily Huang @emilydoesimprov \nJon Lu @mrcornman_ \nKelvin Wang @kelvinmoves \nPaul Ton @ton.paul \nPeng Dang @pengdangcomedy \nShareef Taher @shareef_taher_haha \nXuan Zhao @ xuan_on_stage \nYoshiko Watson @yoshwatson \n  \nFine Print: \n\nMust be 21+ to attend. No outside alcohol is allowed in the space.\nThere are 60 seats – first come\, first serve – and then standing room up to capacity.\nAll ticket sales are final – no refunds. If you must miss your show\, email us at info@brooklyncc.com with at least 24 hours notice and we can transfer your tickets to any upcoming show at the BCC. Answers to most other questions can be found here.\nIf show is sold out\, limited tickets will be available at the door.\nIf you have questions about accessibility needs at our venue\, please reach out to info@brooklyncc.com.\nLineup subject to change.\n\n  \n  \nPhotographic Consent Disclaimer\nBy purchasing a ticket\, you consent to be photographed\, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the venue. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming and/or recording and to any ongoing use in social media or future promotional materials at the BCC. You understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you attending this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please email us at info@brooklyncc.com after the show\, and we will make sure not to use your image in our promotional materials.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-comedy-night-2/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Comedy Collective\, 167 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T135839Z
CREATED:20260424T062635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T135839Z
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SUMMARY:Movie: About Face
DESCRIPTION:At Green Lung Studio\n\n\nAbout Face \ndir: Jennifer Rita Lin \nRuntime: 1 hr \nTwo Asian American dancers try to persuade the world’s leading ballet companies to jettison Asian stereotypes\, including dancing in yellowface. Georgina Pazcoguin and Phil Chan battle entrenched tradition and political pushback as they shine a critical spotlight on The Nutcracker and other beloved classics in this vivid account of cultural missteps and creative evolution. \nAll screenings are $10. Eventbrite’s fee is $2.51. The total at checkout is $12.51 per screening. If you are a Red Hook resident and this ticket price is a barrier for you at this time please use code RHBACOMMUNITY at check out to be added to Red Hook resident free admission list. To ensure space for the Red Hook community\, we may ask demonstration of residency. \nFunds from ticket purchases goes to Red Hook Community Business Alliance\, a 501c3 organization\, for use at their discretion\, but are not tax deductible for the purchaser. Fair market value in NYC for film festival screening is $20.00 so your full ticket price is considered a service fee.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rhbff-2026-about-face/
LOCATION:Green Lung Studio\, 22 Commerce Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133619Z
CREATED:20260424T062428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T133619Z
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SUMMARY:Stories About Home: A Writing Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:A three-session writing workshop series exploring stories about home.\n\n\nLed by writer and teacher Ashwak Fardoush\, this workshop series focuses on writing about home\, community\, language\, and migration. \nThe sessions are held from 2 to 4 pm on May 9\, 16\, and 23. Participants register for all three sessions as a whole\, which creates a safe container and closed group where trust and continuity can develop. \nThe workshop is broken up into 3 parts: \nPart I: Places & Home \nPart II: People & Home \nPart III: Language & Home \nWe will: \n* Use holistic strategies to excavate stories about home\, community and migration \n* Learn ways to connect to our creativity \n* Write without censorship \n* Access personal memories\, communal history\, and ancestral wisdom \n* Share our stories in a supportive community \n* Hold space for each other’s stories through active and empathic listening \nPlease reach out to info@sawcc.org if you want to join but the registration cost is prohibitive. \nAshwak Fardoush is a writer\, educator\, and founder of Wildflower Writing. Born in Bangladesh\, she immigrated to the US at a young age with her family. Her work appeared in The Margins\, Spoon River Poetry Review\, Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops blog\, and Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction. \nThe South Asian Womxn’s Creative Collective (SAWCC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to the advancement\, visibility\, and development of emerging and established South Asian womxn artists and creative professionals by providing a physical and virtual space to profile their creative and intellectual work across disciplines. \n  \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council and by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/stories-about-home-a-writing-workshop-series/
LOCATION:The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts\, 323 West 39th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224019Z
CREATED:20260408T222926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224019Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Parade and Street Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, a celebration of Japanese heritage\, art\, tradition and food takes place right outside of Central Park at the Japan Parade & Street Fair. This rich cultural event connects New Yorkers and NYC visitors with the local Japanese community. \nWe are excited to announce the Grand Marshal of Japan Parade 2026 is none other than Acky Bright! Known for his intricate line work and “kawakakkoii” (cute and cool) aesthetic\, Acky Bright is an internationally acclaimed Japanese manga artist whose work has appeared in collaborations with McDonald’s\, Meta\, Marvel\, DC Comics\, BMW\, Lexus\, and more. \nJapan Parade\nThe Japan Parade heads south along Central Park West from 81st Street to 67th Street\, showcasing traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through dance\, music\, martial arts\, and colorful costumes. Starts at 1:00 PM at 81st Street heading south along Central Park West to 67th Street. \n \nJapan Street Fair\nThere will also be a Japan Street Fair on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Ave. Here you can indulge in delicious traditional Japanese foods\, browse art\, learn about history\, shop for treasures\, and participate in cultural activities like calligraphy\, origami\, and other family-friendly entertainment. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. \nEvent Info & Times\n\nOpening Ceremony: 12:30 PM at the Grandstand Area (Central Park West btw 70th & 71st Street).\nParade: 1:00 PM at 81st Street\, traveling south down Central Park West to 67th Street.\nStreet Fair: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 72nd Street btw Central Park West & Columbus Avenue.\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-parade-and-street-fair-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Market,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142156Z
CREATED:20260428T142156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142156Z
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SUMMARY:"AGAIN" by Jason Wang\, a work-in-progress performance
DESCRIPTION:“AGAIN” is an interactive full-length play being developed based on testimonies of seniors from University Settlement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/again-by-jason-wang-a-work-in-progress-performance/
LOCATION:Speyer Hall\, 184 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T132846Z
CREATED:20260424T062132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T132846Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Friday\, May 8 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \n  \nWith special guests Vic Tran\, Kaneez Surka\, and Patricia Dinglasan \n  \n  \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 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/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-12/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T195520Z
CREATED:20260424T232458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T195520Z
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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-19/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T141537Z
CREATED:20260428T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T141537Z
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SUMMARY:Amader Dawat\, Apicha CHC\, DRUM Presents: "Elijah" (Screening & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Elijah”\, a coming-out story of a Bengali-American trans man. Followed by a Q+A with filmmaker\, Razid Season!\n\n\nSypnosis: A South Asian Muslim taxi driver faces the reality that the American Dream may never be his. Grueling hours\, rude customers\, a collapse in medallion values\, and suicides among fellow drivers continually chip away at his hope for the future. Against this backdrop\, crisis spills into his family as his child comes out as a transgender man. His relationship with his transgender son challenges his past views on LGBTQ issues\, forcing him to confront prejudice in his community to protect the child he loves.\n\nWe’ll be screening this beautiful film\, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker\, Razid. Refreshments will be provided. \nAbout Us:\nRazid Season: Born in Abu Dhabi & raised in Dhaka\, Razid Season is a Bengali filmmaker based in New York. He is the founder of a non-profit\, Image Maker Films Inc. Besides\, he has worked as a freelance project evaluator for POV. He was an invited jury at the Plural+ Youth Film Festival 2022\, run by UNAOC and IOM. He has received several awards for his films\, including the Lawrence and Danielle Nyman award (2018 & 2019)\, the Best Director award from SAIFF 2020\, Honourable Mention from Columbus Jewish Film Festival 2020\, and ISA Los Angeles. His films have premiered at the 43rd Asian American Film Festival in New York\, the Buffalo International Film Festival\, the Williamsburg International Film Festival\, and the Los Angeles Polish Film Festival. His film premiered on CUNY TV\, Yiddishkayt Initiative\, and The Archeological Channel’s web streaming. His film Kaddish ranked as one of the top 10 independent short fiction works by Cinema Daily US. Razid is interested in making films that deal with humanitarian issues\, and he wants his films to be a tool to advocate for those underprivileged communities whose voices are not heard in the mainstream media. \nAmader Dawat is a Bangladeshi and Bengali queer and trans led grassroots collective based in NYC. Rooted in radical care and the tradition of dawaats (gatherings)\, we aim to foster community\, connection\, and empowerment by standing with all oppressed people. We strive to build celebratory and safe spaces by synergizing arts\, culture\, and political education. Our core mission is queer liberation–we firmly believe no one is free until we are all free. \nApicha Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center. Their mission is to provide high quality\, whole person\, and compassionate care delivered in a welcoming manner. \nDesis Rising Up and Moving is a multi-generational\, membership based organization of over 1\,800 low-wage South Asian immigrant workers\, youth\, and families organizing for social and economic justice in New York City. DRUM organizes low-income\, largely Muslim\, undocumented South Asian immigrant families and youth through base-building and membership services\, leadership development\, campaigns for policy change\, and movement building.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/amader-dawat-apicha-chc-drum-presents-elijah-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T235846Z
CREATED:20260424T092919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T235846Z
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SUMMARY:Creative x Social Impact x AI: Community Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill night mixing creativity\, social good\, and AI to spark some cool ideas and connections.\n\n\nWould you like to turn your creativity to real-world impact? \n​Join us for an intimate community gathering that brings together designers\, creatives\, technologists\, and nonprofit leaders to explore how creativity and AI can drive meaningful social change. \n​This evening is designed to: \n\n​Connect with like-minded creatives who care about impact\n​Hear directly from nonprofits on real challenges they’re facing\n​Learn how design\, storytelling\, and AI tools can support meaningful work\n​Get a first look at the ACF Social Impact Hackathon 2026\n\n​Whether you’re a designer\, marketer\, builder\, or storyteller — this is a space to meet collaborators\, exchange ideas\, and explore how your skills can make a difference. \n​✨ Come for the conversation\, stay for the community. \n​ \n​🗓️ Agenda\n\n​6:30 – 7:00 PM Doors Open + Arrival\n​7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Intro\n​7:15 – 7:35 PM Social Impact Hackathon Intro\n​7:35 – 7:55 PM Nonprofit Lightning Talks\n​7:55 – 8:10 PM Panel Discussion\n​8:10 – 8:25 PM Open Q & A\n​8:25 – 8:55 PM Networking & Mingle\n​8:55 – 9:00 PM Wrap-up\n\n​ \n​🎤 Speakers\n​Shandy Tsai\, President & Co-Founder @Asian Creative Foundation | Creative Lead @Duolingo \n​Erin M. Hawkins\, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships @New York Immigration Coalition \n​Grisel Olivo\, Director of Development @ UnLocal\, Inc. \n​Jenny Goldberg\, Director of Communications @Brooklyn Community PrideCenter (BCPC) \n​ \n​🩵 Venue Sponsor: Air HQ\n​Air is the home for all creative work — a single platform where marketing & creative teams collect\, approve\, and multiply their assets. \n​By requesting to join\, you agree to Air’s Terms of Service\, Privacy Policy\, and occasional update emails. \n​ \n​🎟️ RSVP: Free\n​Entry: $10 at the door\n​”RSVP for free to reserve your spot! We kindly request a $10 donation at the door. 100% of proceeds go to the Asian Creative Foundation to support our local creative community.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/creative-x-social-impact-x-ai-community-night/
LOCATION:Air HQ\, 3 Howard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T175501Z
CREATED:20260424T213956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T175501Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jane Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with Korean-Canadian debut novelist Jane Park!\n\n\nIn Conversation with Jane Park\nCome join us for an opportunity to hear from a brilliant new talent upon her literary debut! Korean-Canadian author Jane Park takes the stage at KAAGNY Headquarters for an intimate conversation with us about the immigrant struggle\, how that shaped her writing\, and about her personal story. \nHer book\, Inheritance\, explores the immigrant experience\, the sacrifices made by both parents and children\, and how trauma transfers to the next generation. As the protagonist\, Anne\, journeys to the past\, she emerges to finally define life on her own terms. \nAbout Jane Park \nJane Park is a second-generation Korean Canadian writer. She is a MacDowell Fellow\, and was a participant in the Banff Centre’s Writing Studio\, and Diaspora Dialogues where she worked on Inheritance. Currently\, she is pursuing an MFA at the University of British Columbia. \nShe was born in Edmonton\, Alberta\, moved around a lot as a child but spent the longest period in Vancouver\, BC. She lived in New York for over a decade\, and now lives in Calgary\, Alberta. \n– \nThere will be a Q&A session following the conversation\, so come with questions ready! \nCopies of Inheritance will be available for purchase on-site. \nTickets include one drink.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-conversation-with-jane-park/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T110944Z
CREATED:20260423T110942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T110944Z
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SUMMARY:Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands (Center CIRCL). Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, Latinx Project at NYU\, NYU Steinhardt Department of Applied Statistics\, Social Science\, and Humanities\, and NYU Department of Media\, Culture\, and Communication.  \nREGISTER (by April 24) \nGraduate Students from the NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and NYU’s Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands (Center CIRCL) invite students from the tri-state area to join us for our 2026 Student Conference\, Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress. \nChristina Sharpe’s In the Wake: On Blackness and Being\, urges us to work towards living and ‘imagining otherwise’ as a vital and creative\, everyday act of resistance to colonialism (Sharpe\, 2016). Our one-day student conference\, Imagining Otherwise: Worldmaking in Progress\, takes up this call\, building upon the traditions of Black\, Indigenous\, and scholars who theorize and write into a future-oriented\, radical imagination of other worlds and alternative formations of co-existence. The conference invites advanced undergraduate students\, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in any field or discipline to come together\, re-imagine and re-orient our relations and existence in the world\, while daring to Imagine Otherwise.   \nThis conference will take place at NYU. Location details to be provided.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/imagining-otherwise-worldmaking-in-progress/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260428T172553Z
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SUMMARY:NYS AAPI Summit (in Albany)
DESCRIPTION:The New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators \n\n\n\n\nThe New York State AAPI Summit returns for its third year! \nThis year’s theme is AI For All. Join us for a day of community building\, learning\, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. SPACE IS LIMITED. \nConnect with AAPI legislators\, leaders\, and advocates. Gain insights from inspiring speakers and participate in engaging workshops. Whether you’re a student\, activist\, or community member\, this event is for you. Let’s come together to celebrate our heritage and amplify our voices. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nys-aapi-summit/
LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 198 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124721Z
CREATED:20260428T124721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T124721Z
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SUMMARY:Rewriting Our Narratives: Asian American Power Moves in Law & TV - The Partner Track Case
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 6 for lunch at Tempo by Hilton Times Square for Rewriting Our Narratives\, a compelling panel discussion exploring the influence of Asian Americans in media and the legal profession. The conversation will spotlight The Partner Track\, the acclaimed Netflix series based on Helen Wan’s novel\, which boldly depicts the challenges faced by Asian American women navigating corporate law. \nPanelists include Helen Wan (Author of The Partner Track\, Now on Netflix)\, Micheal Binns (IP Law Foundation Trustee and Co-Founder of ADAPT.legal)\, Ashley Cheung (Principal & Founder\, VPG\, Podcaster and Author)\, and Maddy Batliboi (Board Co-Chair\, Womankind AKA New York Asian Women’s Center) will share insights on representation\, identity\, and systemic change. This conversation will be guided by moderator Dawn Yu (Cross-Border IP Strategist\, JiaQuan IP Law).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rewriting-our-narratives-asian-american-power-moves-in-law-tv-the-partner-track-case/
LOCATION:Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square\, 1568 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Television
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172015Z
CREATED:20260423T171732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T172015Z
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SUMMARY:Theater Takeover Tuesday: The Devil Wears Prada 2
DESCRIPTION:Dress code: If you’re into it\, come in full glam / RED AND BLACK let’s make this a moment. \nWe’ll meet beforehand in FiDi (around the corner from the theater) at El Vez and Burrito 259 Vesey St. for a quick bit and maybe even a photo shoot before the movie. Happy Hour deals are at the bar only. It’s Cinco de Mayo too – so getting their early will be a good thing. \nGrab your tickets and join us – it’s going to be a fun one 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-takeover-the-devil-wears-prada-2/
LOCATION:Regal Cinemas Battery Park\, 251 Vesey Street\, New York\, New York\, 10282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131830Z
CREATED:20260418T005457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T131830Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: In Celebration of Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Hafeez Lakhani’s Abundance\, featuring Victor Suthammanont!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Hafeez Lakhani’s Abundance\, featuring Victor Suthammanont! \n_ \nIn suburban Miami\, sixty-year-old Sakeena—co-owner of a Dunkin’ franchise along with her husband\, Ramzan—has nine months to live unless she consents to an organ transplant. Thirty years ago\, at Ramzan’s behest\, she left her beloved Rawalpindi\, India\, for the United States. In the years that followed\, she compromised her belief in naseeb\, the Muslim notion of destiny\, and acquiesced to fertility treatments. This time\, she is adamant that she should live as intended—without medical intervention. As her health deteriorates\, Ramzan desperately seeks to reunite their grown children with the hope of convincing Sakeena to extend her life. \nBut there are complications. Eldest daughter Fareen is consumed by an important business deal that\, if successful\, will land her a highly desired (and lucrative) promotion. Meanwhile\, youngest son Adnan is living abroad and unable to return to the States due to his own unscrupulous business practices\, a pattern stretching back to his adolescence. If they have any hope of saving their mother’s life\, the siblings must take extraordinary action to wrestle with their life choices\, actions that reveal the always-present tension between ambition and fate. \nBrought to life by prose that captures the spirit of contemporary Miami as effortlessly as it conveys the challenges of running a Dunkin’ franchise\, Abundance is a beautiful\, moving read from an exciting new American voice. \nHafeez Lakhani was born in Hyderabad\, India\, and raised in suburban South Florida. His fiction and essays have appeared in Crazyhorse\, Exposition Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Tikkun\, The Cortland Review\, and The Southern Review\, among other publications. He has received fellowships from PEN America and the Center for Fiction\, has been recognized twice with a Notable Essay in Best American Essays\, and has been nominated twice for a Pushcart Prize. \nVictor Suthammanont is a lawyer and author. Hollow Spaces is his debut novel. He lives in New York City. \n_ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nWe are located on the 9th floor of 18 W 21st Street (between 6th and 5th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-abundance/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T152103Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pages: How Ashley Lam bridges corporate success and cultural legacy through storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Lam is an Executive Director at BNP Paribas\, with 15 years of experience in financial technology\, compliance\, and operational risk. She’s also the author of Wrapped with Love: Wonton Noodle Day with Grandma—a debut children’s picture book she created for her daughter and her mother\, all while raising three kids and without a publishing background. \nAshley didn’t write the book to change careers. She wrote it because the story she wanted to give her daughter didn’t exist yet. \nThis isn’t your average book talk; think of it as a live YouTube podcast with a business edge. To help tell Ashley’s story\, Sabeen Khan will lead the conversation. With a background in tech investment banking at Bank of America\, her own history of bold creative leaps as a beauty/wellness/tech startup co-founder and narrative builder at Refinery29\, Sabeen knows how to peel back the layers of Ashley’s personal and professional journey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/beyond-the-pages-how-ashley-lam-bridges-corporate-success-and-cultural-legacy-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260424T052915Z
CREATED:20260424T050309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T052915Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Comedy Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full night of hilarious comedy at Asian Comedy Fest 2026 on 5/6! Full line-up on our website\, asiancomedyfest.com\n\n\nJoin us for our seventh annual Asian Comedy Fest! NYC will run May 5th-7th for a total of 6 shows\, featuring over 50 of some of the best API comedic talent in the world.    https://asiancomedyfest.com/tickets \n\nMAY 5th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING AARON CHEN\nMAY 5th at 9:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING YOUNGMI MAYER\nMAY 6th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING JAMES TOM & SURENI WEERASEKERA\nMAY 6th at 9:00PM EST: COMEDY VARIETY SHOW FEATURING ASIAN AF & KATHLEEN KIM\nMAY 7th at 7:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING MIC NGUYEN & ADAM MAMAWALA\nMAY 7th at 9:00PM EST: STAND-UP COMEDY FEATURING MICHAEL CRUZ KAYNE\n\n  \nFor full lineup for this evening visit asiancomedyfest.com/tickets. \n*All line-ups are subject to change. \nRecording Policy:By purchasing a ticket\, you agree not to record\, stream\, or reproduce any part of the performance in video or audio format. Photography for personal\, non-commercial use is permitted. Violation of this policy may result in ejection from the venue without refund. \nFull terms: https://asiancomedyfest.com/terms \n  \nAsian Comedy Fest (ACF) is the largest and longest running international comedy fest dedicated to elevating diverse voices within the Asian and Pacific Islander community based in New York City. Our mission is threefold: comedy\, community\, and charity. Learn more on our website\, asiancomedyfest.com. \n*Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of show start time.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-comedy-fest-2026-5-6-full-night-pass/
LOCATION:47 3rd Ave\, 47 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T201500
DTSTAMP:20260429T211359Z
CREATED:20260416T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T211359Z
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SUMMARY:Variety Show: disOrientalism part 9: Lucky Numbers (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular all-star variety show to celebrate the Year of the Horse and AAPI heritage month. Comedy\, cabaret\, and music from the city’s most accomplished award-winning AAPI performers-from Broadway to Lincoln Center to the Grammy Stage to the Tony Awards to the best of downtown clubs. The show is curated and hosted by New York’s triple-threat dragon ladies – comedienne/spoken word artist Kate Siahaan-Rigg and child star-turned-Broadway-actress Olivia Oguma. This program lasts about 75 minutes and is guaranteed to boost your immunity against boredom\, inaction\, xenophobia\, orientalism\, and ill-advised bowl cuts. \nDiscount Code: SEVEN \nAn allotted amount of free tickets is available first-come\, first-served by following @kateriggnyc and sending her a DM with your email address OR send email to kate@katerigg.com requesting tickets. \nARKAI is a GRAMMY® award-winning\, genre-defying string duo that bridges the classical and the contemporary\, weaving cinematic soundscapes with electrifying virtuosity into epic performances around the world. Graduates of The Juilliard School\, ARKAI’s trailblazing journey includes major prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall\, GRAMMY® Museum\, Lakers NBA Playoffs\, EMMY Awards\, and TED Talks. Their versatility has led to collaborations with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle\, opening for GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste\, tours with celebrity violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and chart-topping releases with pianist Tony Ann. ARKAI’s sophomore album Brightside recently won a GRAMMY® Award in the Best Contemporary Instrumental category. \n\nTHE DYNASTIES This all-Asian\, female-presenting cabaret dance group honors the legacy of Asian performers who graced the nightclubs of San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Golden Age of nightlife. \nWhat began as a tribute has grown into a bold\, contemporary expression of Asian identity and performance. The dancers\, each rooted in different styles and cultural lineages\, reflect the vast diversity of the Asian diaspora. Together\, they bring a rich tapestry of movement\, perspective\, and presence—offering audiences an experience that is both nostalgic and radically new. \nThe Dynasties were Created by Preston Mui to celebrate Asian identity\, empower women\, and spark conversations about the Asian American experience through art\, music and dance. \nPooja Reddy is a Brooklyn-based comedy writer and stand-up comedian\, raised in rural Kentucky with roots in Hyderabad\, India. She began her career in Washington\, DC\, working for First Lady Michelle Obama followed by a role brokering public private partnerships at the United Nations Foundation – natural stepping stones to stand-up comedy. \n\nPooja is also the co-host of Kutti Gang\, a New York Times and Time Out New York recommended comedy show. Currently\, she is a member of The Public Theater’s 2025–2026 Joe’s Pub Working Group\, where she is developing her solo show\, Pooja Reddy is White Trash. Pooja’s writing and performances have been featured widely\, including in New York Magazine and in the 2025 Emmy-nominated special Voices Rising on PBS. \nPooja’s work blends comedy\, storytelling\, and cultural commentary through contributions to PBS’ ALL ARTS Network\, Disney’s Localish\, and through collaborations with organizations like Yellow Dot Studios and Doc Society. Off stage\, Pooja can usually be found catching up on shifts at her food co-op\, playing rummy\, or riding horses – still chasing the glory of her peak equestrian achievement: hobby horse champion of the 1999 Etoile Community Fair. \n\nKate Siahaan-Rigg (@kateriggnyc):  A star on the Manhattan comedy scene\, producer and co-host Kate Rigg graduated from Juilliard drama and immediately began moonlighting in comedy and spoken word club stages around the country\, bringing solo shows (Zombie Asian Moms\, Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show\, Kate’s Chink-O-Rama) and creating wild events like this one all over the city. By day\, she creates and produces comedy-based TV shows\, serves as creative director for OTRIFF- the nation’s only diversity film festival hosted by the Disability Community\,  is co-chair of the Joe’s Pub Council with Millicent Fortunoff\, and acts in plays. \n\nOlivia Oguma (@olioguma): Co-host and producer Olivia was the first Asian-American Young Cosette in Les Misérables and has been wowing New York audiences ever since in the Broadway casts of Mamma Mia\, A Christmas Carol\, Disney’s High School Musical\, Yellowface\, and several off-Broadway shows. She has appeared in many\, many productions of Miss Saigon (and zero productions of King and I. ) She does a lot of plays where she is usually crying or playing a 14-year-old\, and sometimes\, she plays a crying 14-year-old. She has also been on a bunch of TV shows where she usually plays the token Asian assistant who drops something at inopportune times. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Brunot
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/variety-show-disorientalism-part-9-lucky-numbers/
LOCATION:Public Theater -Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater,Variety Show
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