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SUMMARY:Hung Dance: BIRDY
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in the meditative flow of Tai Chi and the expressive force of contemporary dance\, BIRDY explores themes of freedom\, resilience\, and transformation. Set to an evocative blend of electronic and Chinese classical music\, the work unfolds as a dialogue between tradition and modernity\, where stillness and motion\, struggle and hope\, coexist. \nFounded in 2017 by choreographer LAI Hung-chung\, Taiwan’s HUNG DANCE is known for its lyrical precision and spiritual intensity. Premiered in the U.S. at the American Dance Festival in 2014\, BIRDY has since toured internationally\, continuing to engage audiences through its physical and emotional depth. \n“BIRDY explores what it means to feel constrained\, and how we continue to move despite it.”  —Lai Hung-chung\, Artistic Director & Choreographer \nAbout HUNG DANCE\nHUNG DANCE is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by Artistic Director and choreographer LAI Hung-chung. Inspired by the word “Hung (翃)\,” the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. Focusing on annual productions\, international collaboration\, and tours\, HUNG DANCE also organizes the Stray Birds Dance Platform to foster choreographers’ creativity and connect emerging artists with global resources. \nThe company has received numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces\, including Watcher\, BIRDY\, and Push and Pull in renowned competitions and festivals worldwide. With over 300 performances\, HUNG DANCE has toured extensively across five continents\, engaging diverse audiences through its distinct physical language. \nHUNG DANCE’s performances are a unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements\, inviting audiences to interpret\, imagine\, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty. LAI Hung-chung’s choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera\, mythology\, and Tai Chi with contemporary concepts\, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate. \nTickets: $43 – $53
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hung-dance-birdy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:New York Asian Film Festival Filmmakers Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place Friday\, July 17 from 7-9pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery at Walter Reade Theater. Tickets are $20 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $25 for the General Public. \nConnect with fellow filmmakers from across Asia and the U.S. at NYAFF’s Filmmakers Night! This special gathering\, made possible with generous support from Sapporo\, offers a great chance for both emerging and established filmmakers to share ideas\, make new connections\, build community\, and celebrate Asian and Asian American filmmaking. Grab a Sapporo and toast to the cinema that brings us together!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-asian-film-festival-filmmakers-night-2026/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater\, 165 W. 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:Japanese Grandma Funeral
DESCRIPTION:Part of EdFest\, an NYC festival of Edinburgh Fringe previews at Brooklyn Art Haus 14-19 July.\n\n\nKento the clown missed his grandmother’s funeral in Japan due to Covid restrictions. He’s trying to recreate the traditional rites\, but it keeps going wrong. Can the audience help him achieve closure in this gentle\, heartwarming comedy?  \nBlending clown and storytelling with Japanese and Okinawan funeral customs\, Kento attempts to process 108 of his grandma’s memories\, along with unresolved thoughts and small\, stubborn facts about her life\, in a show that is both deeply personal\, yet widely relatable.  \nWhat begins as a failed ceremony becomes a gentle\, intimate invitation to laugh\, remember and let go. \nMore about the show HERE \n______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us at Brooklyn’s Mediterranean gem\, The MOUTH\, for happy hour from 4-6pm before the show and later for dinner! Featuring a rotating seasonal menu\, natural wines\, local beers\, and ohhh so good cocktails. \nBrooklyn Art Haus and The MOUTH20 Marcy Ave. Brooklyn\, NY 11211 \nwww.BKArtHaus.comwww.TheMouthBK.com@BK_ArtHaus @TheMouthBK
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-grandma-funeral/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Art Haus\, 24 Marcy Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T211500
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SUMMARY:Film: Om Shanti Om
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society continues its ongoing monthly series titled Films to See Before You Die featuring classic films and underseen gems from across Asia and the Asian diaspora with extended introductions by Asia Society’s Curator of Film. \nOm Shanti Om\nFarah Khan\, India\, 2007\, 35mm\, 162 min.\nIn Hindi with English subtitles \nIntroduced by Film Comment Editor Devika Girish. \nIn early 70s Bombay\, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) and famous starlet Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone) are murdered. Thirty years later\, Makhija’s reincarnation Om Kapoor (Shah Rukh Khan) sets out to discover the mystery of their demise. Thus begins the saga of Om Shanti Om. A highpoint of Bollywood’s last great era\, and a glamorous homage to its 70s excesses\, this meta delight— with a soundtrack by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar\, Vishal Dadlani and Kumaar— features SRK x2 at his wavy-haired best. 35mm Print Courtesy of the George Eastman Museum\, gift of Mark and Arman Gabay. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-om-shanti-om/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:The Pride Alaap! Navigating and Celebrating Bengali Queer Identity
DESCRIPTION:Bengali Mental Health Movement is partnering with Apicha CHC and Amader Dawat to present a special Alaap for Queer Bengalis in NYC! \n\n\n\n\nThe Bengali Mental Health Movement is partnering with Apicha Community Health Center and Amader Dawat to present a special Alaap event in July for the queer Bengali community in New York City. \nDuring this session\, two queer Bengali facilitators will hold space for participants to discuss their lived experiences of being Bengali and queer\, coping with challenges the community faces\, and engaging creative and holistic approaches to growing connection\, support\, and community. \nDinner will be served as well as giveaways\, courtesy of Apicha! \nMeet our facilitators: \n\nRobbie Ahmed\, music producer\, writer\, and educator\nSadaaf Mamoon\, MHC-LP\, psychotherapist\n\nWhile this session is facilitated by individuals with mental health training\, Alaap is not group therapy and is not a replacement for therapy or other mental health treatment. Alaap is a space for conversation\, reflection\, and community\, where lived experience is valued\, and everyone brings wisdom. \nThe Pride Alaap is only open to people who identify as queer and Bengali.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-pride-alaap-navigating-and-celebrating-bengali-queer-identity/
LOCATION:Apicha Community Health Center – Jackson Heights-Queens\, 82-11 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
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SUMMARY:MAKE IT IN NYC! The Past And Future Of Asian/American Filmmaking In The City
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place Friday\, July 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater. Tickets are $5 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $10 for the General Public. \nFrom Chinatown to Queens\, the Village to the Bronx\, Harlem to Brooklyn\, New York City has long been a living set for filmmakers across generations. But what makes the city such a powerful place for creatives\, especially for Asian and Asian American filmmaking today? \nBringing together professionals from across the entertainment industry\, this panel explores the past\, present\, and future of filmmaking in New York City. From major studio productions to independent projects\, the city has a long history of on-location shooting yet continuing to adapt to the changing media landscape. Speakers will discuss both the opportunities and challenges of working in film today\, while sharing practical insights on production resources\, legal and tax support\, professional networks\, and showcasing opportunities available to creators from diverse backgrounds. \nFor students\, aspiring filmmakers\, emerging talent\, established creatives\, dreamers\, and doers\, NYC remains a place where stories begin\, unfold\, and never end. Come learn what it takes to make it here!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/make-it-in-nyc-the-past-and-future-of-asian-american-filmmaking-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center / Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center\, 144 West 65th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
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SUMMARY:Japan Village Night Market 
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of night market! \nJoin us on Friday\, July 17th from 5-8pm at the courtyard for a vibrant evening! Sip on refreshing beer and sake while you groove to live music. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-night-market/
LOCATION:Japan Village Courtyard\, 934 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T040924Z
CREATED:20260529T040924Z
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SUMMARY:Community Safety\, Carceral Design\, and Dreaming Otherwise
DESCRIPTION:Building on years of organizing\, this conversation brings together artists\, organizers\, and community members to examine the impact of the Borough-Based Jail Plan (BBJP) in New York City\, with a focus on the skyscraper jail being constructed in Chinatown. Situating the project within a broader landscape of mass incarceration and displacement—from the police takeover of Park Row to the expanding carceral reach in Chinatown—we ask: what does community safety mean and who gets to define it? In place of a jail\, what else could be here? \nThe program explores the role of artists and cultural workers in the aestheticization of carceral systems through design\, and how art can obscure the violence of incarceration even as it can also serve as a tool of resistance. We invite participants to reflect on what it means to refuse participation in carceral design and to imagine alternative futures grounded in care\, collective well-being\, and worlds beyond punishment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-safety-carceral-design-and-dreaming-otherwise/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
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SUMMARY:AAFE Youth Center Waffle Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:🌟 HEY AAFE YOUTH 🌟 \nCome enjoy some delicious waffles with us on Thursday\, July 16th from 12PM to 2PM! There are various flavors for you to choose from with your choice of toppings! \nThis event is FREE\, but make sure to RSVP! Please reach out to youth@aafe.org if you have any questions or concerns. \nRSVP by Monday\, July 13th to secure your spot! \n📅 Date: Thursday\, July 16th\n🕐 Time: 12PM – 2PM\n📍 Location: AAFE Youth Center (133-29 41st Ave 2nd Floor\, Queens\, NY 11355) \nLet’s come together to celebrate summer\, play board games\, and build our community! Bring your friends and family for a good time!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aafe-youth-center-waffle-luncheon/
LOCATION:AAFE Youth Center\, 133-29 41st Ave\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight: OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates & Growing Up Asian in the West
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the July ALA Brain Trust! \n​As we celebrate summer milestones like Canada Day and America’s 250th\, we are stepping past corporate metrics and national borders to focus on something much closer to home: the lived experience of growing up Asian in a Western society. \n​We will also spotlight one of our key nonprofit partners\, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates\, featuring their Executive Director\, Thu Nguyen. \n​This session is all about holding space for the personal narratives that shape us—navigating identity between two worlds\, honoring our family histories\, and mapping out a supportive path for the youth coming up behind us. \n​What to Expect: \n\n\n​🌱 OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates Spotlight: We are partnering with OCA to explore their legacy of grassroots advocacy\, youth leadership pipelines\, and intergenerational empowerment. They will also give us an inside look at their upcoming National Convention in Detroit (July 23-26)\, which is entirely focused on inspiring and mobilizing the next generation. \n\n\n​💭 Open Community Dialogue: We will transition into a casual\, authentic community huddle. Come ready\, pull up in an open forum format to share your own reflections\, stories of navigating cultural expectations\, or ideas on how our organizations can foster deeper mentorship for the youth in our networks. \n\n\n​Join us to listen to OCA’s journey\, and share your own story in a warm\, casual space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/spotlight-oca-asian-pacific-american-advocates-growing-up-asian-in-the-west/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
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SUMMARY:Career Ceilings Masterclass  "Creating Organizational Change from Within"
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings  Masterclass\nJuly 15\, 2026  from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET\n\n\n \n \n \n \nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the 57th Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a Masterclass for Individuals on “Creating Organizational Change from Within” featuring Eric Chan\, Chief Business and Strategy Officer\, Gap\, Inc. and Joyce Chang\, Chair of Global Research. J.P. Morgan. \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that comes out repeatedly is the importance of changing practices of organizations that create career ceiling barriers for Asian Americans. This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\, will moderate. \nAfter the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. \nThe webinar will be held on July 15\, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 5 pm to 6 pm Central Time / 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pacific Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-7-15-2026.eventbrite.com \nWe hope you will join us. \nBest regards\,Peter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nCommittee of 100 Member and New York Regional Chairman \n \nCommittee of 100Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nJuly 15\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “Creating Organizational Change from Within” \n▦ Speakers: Eric Chan\, Chief Business and Strategy Officer\, Gap\, Inc. \n                               Joyce Chang\, Chair of Global Research. J.P. Morgan \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional     Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n▦ Time: 6:00 pm EST \n \nAsian Americans succeed at the entry and the middle ranks of many professions\, but consistently do not do as well in the senior ranks. Over the last five years\, Committee of 100 has hosted many webcasts\, seminars and summits that have brought experts forward to share their research and individuals from many different fields\, genders and age groups to discuss their experiences\, observations and solutions. Two years ago\, we started a Masterclass Series for Individuals that features speakers who provide tutorials and advice to help individuals succeed in their careers. \n \nThroughout the many events we have held over the years\, one of the observations that come out repeatedly is that significant barriers exist from the structure and practices of organizations that we are all part of. This event will feature insights from two accomplished panelists who have expertise on this topic from their exposure to many companies as well as from their own personal careers and how each of us can create positive change within our own organizations. \n \nThe webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-7-15-2026.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \n \nEric Chan \nChief Business and Strategy Officer \nGap\, Inc. \n \nEric Chan is the Chief Business and Strategy Officer for Gap Inc.\, leading the company’s Strategy\, International Operations\, Loyalty\, and Real Estate teams. He is also responsible for its Growth initiatives\, with recent notable category launches in Beauty and Accessories. \nPrior to joining Gap Inc.\, Eric served as CFO for the LA Clippers and the Kia Forum\, where he led the organization’s administrative operations\, long-range planning and project management. He was also responsible for the financing and building of the team’s new stadium in Inglewood\, Intuit Dome. \nPreviously\, Eric served as COO for The Bouqs Company and\, prior to that\, CFO for Loot Crate\, where he helped scale the company from a startup to $165 million in revenue. During that time\, the company was named the Fastest Growing Company in the United States by Inc Magazine. Before that\, he served in executive positions at Mattel and Cisco Systems. \nIn 2020\, Eric won the LA Business Journal’s Private Company CFO of the Year Award. That same year\, Gold House named him to its A100 List\, which honors Asian Pacific leaders who made the greatest impact on culture and society over the past year. He was recently named to Gold House’s Gold 100 list in 2026 as well. Eric was also responsible for starting the nonprofit\, El Segundo Economic Development Corporation\, which serves as a bridge between city government and large businesses in “the most important 5 square miles in Los Angeles.” Eric is a member of the Committee of 100 (C-100)\, a prominent non-profit U.S. leadership organization of Chinese Americans. Eric previously served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA). \nHe earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n \nJoyce Chang \nChair of Global Research \nJ.P. Morgan \n \nJoyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research for J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank\, with 36 years of experience in Global Research. Her expertise spans Macro\, Cross-Asset\, Fixed Income\, Emerging Markets\, Geopolitical\, and Strategic Research. She has held numerous leadership positions in research since joining JPMorgan in 1999\, including Global Head of Research\, Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Global Head of Emerging Markets Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist in 1989 and held top rankings in Institutional Investor surveys for Emerging Markets Research\, earning 25 #1 individual rankings\, and was inducted into the Fixed Income Analyst Society Hall of Fame in 2014. Before joining J.P. Morgan Chase in 1999\, she was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers. \nJoyce is the Executive Sponsor for J.P. Morgan Chase’s AsPIRE network for employees of Asian heritage. She serves on the Board of Directors for the German Marshall Fund\, Fixed Income Analyst Society\, Asian American Business Development Center\, and Trickle Up. Additionally\, she serves on numerous Board of Visitors and External Advisory Councils for major universities\, including Columbia\, Princeton\, Georgetown\, and UC Berkeley. Joyce is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, Inter-American Dialogue\, Economic Club of New York and Committee of 100. She has been included in Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance and in American Banker’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance. Joyce holds an M.P.A. from Princeton and a B.A. from Columbia\, where she received the John Jay Award for professional achievement. \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young \nCEO and President\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member \nPeter Young is CEO and President of Young & Partners\, a corporate strategy and 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 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 board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization. \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● Promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; \n● Advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China RelationsMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Festival Awakening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Awakening Ceremony will feature a Taoist blessing\, exciting martial arts performance\, and traditional eye-dotting ceremony. This event is open to the public\, and there will be media interview opportunities beginning at 12:00PM. \nJoin us in this cherished cultural tradition that symbolizes the awakening of the dragon\, kicking off the rest of the Festival’s festivities! 🚣🏻🐉 \nLocation: Bella Abzug Park\, Hudson Yards\, Manhattan\nDate: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\nTime: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-festival-awakening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bella Abzug Park\, 542 W 36th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152336Z
CREATED:20260327T071129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152336Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Unplugged\, a standup comedy show and Networking Event!
DESCRIPTION:Redefining what it means to be Bangladeshi in America. Stand-up\, games\, networking & more!\n\n\nWe are back with another edition of Bangladesh Unplugged\, a stand-up comedy show and networking event by Bangladeshis for Bangladeshis.           \nBangladesh Unplugged is more than a comedy show. It’s a high-energy gathering of Bangladeshi professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and creatives. It’s a space to connect\, laugh\, and share stories without filters. The night blends stand-up comedy\, soulful performances\, networking\, and classic adda.            \nThis edition features an incredible lineup of Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi-American talent:        \nUsama Siddiquee – Stand-up comedian and actor featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and America’s Got Talent. Usama’s energetic comedy explores cultural identity with sharp insight.           \nShafi Hossain – Comedian\, writer\, and host of the podcast AMERICANIZED\, exploring American influences abroad. Featured on ALL THINGS COMEDY and The Laugh Button.               \nNaveed Mahbub – Pioneer of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh\, known for The Naveed Mahbub Show\, offering humor grounded in everyday life and cultural pride.              \nZubi Ahmed – Bengali-American writer\, comedian\, and filmmaker\, co-host of Kutti Gang\, exploring culture and identity with humor.           \nAli Mehedi – Host and curator\, seasoned stand-up comedian\, featured on CBC Canada\, founder of Laughing Lassi and Ghorar Dimm\, with international performances including Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Halifax Comedy Festival.             \nThe event is curated and hosted by Ali Mehedi\, bringing together a fresh show celebrating Bangladeshi creators\, entrepreneurs\, and artists.            \n🎟 Tickets are limited and sell out fast. Last show was completely sold out. Grab your early bird tickets now to secure your spot and get a discount.               \nWhether you’re building your career\, launching a venture\, or just want to connect with ambitious Bangladeshis in NYC\, this night is for you.         \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, stories\, music\, and connections. Bring your friends\, bring your ambition\, and let’s unplug Bangladeshi style.              \nFollow for future shows and events:    \nhttps://lu.ma/user/nybp       \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/13315150/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-unplugged-a-standup-comedy-show-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T102233Z
CREATED:20260701T024240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T102233Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 11 (Sat.) 6:30pm-9pm “The 10th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival @ Carl Schurz Park on the esplanade\, enter at 84th to 89th Streets on East End Ave.” presented by the Japanese & Japanese American community in New York with the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY (AAA). In observation of this Japanese summer festival based on a legend of “star-crossed” lovers\, AAA members will provide telescopes to show the public the night sky. There will also be an Origami table\, Bon Odori\, Chorus and tanzaku paper on which to write and hang wishes on bamboo trees. Please join us!  We recommend that you bring your own obento and enjoy a summer evening out in your Yukata.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/23554/
LOCATION:Carl Shurz Park\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T204500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212729Z
CREATED:20260709T212643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212729Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Moonglow
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nPreceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). \nMoonglow \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA\, 2026\, 107 min.    \nIn English and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic and programmer David Schwartz. \nSandoval’s latest feature is a sterling representation of the dramatic themes and tendencies that have animated her work until now. The filmmaker stars in a noirish moral tale set in 1979 Manila. She plays Dahlia\, a corrupt police chief’s right-hand woman; her decision to betray him\, in an attempt to help victims of his wrongdoing\, has deadly consequences. With luxurious colors\, camerawork and period design— Sandoval cites Melville and Ophuls as inspiration and will introduce screenings of their films as part of this series— Moonglow marks a milestone in a major filmography. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-moonglow/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T223000
DTSTAMP:20260626T170327Z
CREATED:20260626T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T170327Z
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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Queens
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens.\n\nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-queens/
LOCATION:3AM Theatre\, 9-20 35th Avenue\, #3N\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T161500
DTSTAMP:20260709T212920Z
CREATED:20260709T212254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T212920Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Lingua Franca
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nLingua Franca \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/USA\, 2026\, 95 min.   \nIn English\, Russian and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic Genevieve Yue.  \nIn her only feature to date made in the USA\, Sandoval stars as Olivia\, an undocumented trans Filipina woman living in Brooklyn and working as a caregiver. Shortly after her latest attempt at a greencard marriage falls through\, she meets Alex (Eamon Farren)\, grandson of the woman she cares for\, and the pair hit it off. Deepening Sandoval’s concern with the way large political currents seep into the intimacies of everyday life\, Lingua Franca is one of the most trenchant onscreen depictions of the anxieties aroused by American immigration policies. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lingua-franca/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T204448Z
CREATED:20260620T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T204448Z
UID:10002772-1783713600-1783719000@potluckasianamerica.org
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-21/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260709T215322Z
CREATED:20260524T020057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T215322Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Nights: Music\, Food\, Arts\, and Great Vibes
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*.\nFriday\, June 26 & Friday July 10\, 2026\nThink!Chinatown’s summer series of food\, art & music at the iconic gateway of the Manhattan Bridge. This open-air cultural festival features Chinatown-focused programming alongside local art & food vendors.  Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nLast summer\, we thought it was our last. Then we heard the outpour of love from our community and from our vendors. Despite dealing with all these challenges\, we realized that we too would be sad without this summer event in Chinatown. \nSo\, we’re back…with some changes to make it possible for us to continue this tradition. The Chinatown Night Market team returns June 26 & July 10 to Forsyth Plaza\, this year as Chinatown Nights*. Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nSee you there. \n*Chinatown Nights is a throw back to how it all started in 2021 as a pandemic response to gather community outdoors and to give local Chinatown artisans and shops an opportunity to vend. Since then this summer festival has grown and evolved into the Chinatown Night Market and now will transition back to Chinatown Nights centering arts and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-nights-2/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,Market,Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T134500
DTSTAMP:20260707T213028Z
CREATED:20260609T213007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T213028Z
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SUMMARY:SAADA’s 18th Birthday! (Virtual Celebration)
DESCRIPTION:It’s SAADA’s 18th birthday . . . let’s celebrate together!!!\n\n\nJoin us for our virtual birthday celebration on Friday\, July 10 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. \nCommemorate this special milestone with us\, hear about what’s coming up at SAADA\, and get the scoop on the who\, what\, when\, where\, why\, and how of our brand-new membership program! \nWe’ll have birthday fun and special prizes! We hope to see you there! 🎉
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/saadas-18th-birthday-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T153147Z
CREATED:20260626T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T153147Z
UID:10002789-1783620000-1783623600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Opera: Art\, Design\, and Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the cool mix of Chinese opera\, art\, design\, and tech at this fun and unique opening ceremony!\n\n\nJoin us for the opening ceremony of Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams — Art\, Design\, and Technology\, and enjoy a guided tour led by curator Lan Chen. \nFree Admission with light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-ceremony-of-the-chinese-opera-art-design-and-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260626T164929Z
CREATED:20260626T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T164929Z
UID:10002793-1783618200-1783722600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is a four-day performance festival featuring AAPI and immigrant artists across poetry\, movement\, performance\, and installation.  Six shows\, one durational installation\, one performance ritual\, one poetry workshop\, one community party\, four days\, two venues. \nChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens. \nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-manhattan/
LOCATION:122 Community Center\, 150 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T075825Z
CREATED:20260626T075645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T075825Z
UID:10002786-1783000800-1783004400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AANHPI Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful panel featuring SALDEF\, APIAVote\, LEADFilipino\, and ACDC. These organizations have active civic engagement programming planned for the upcoming midterm elections and will share more about how they are reaching out to their specific communities\, the programmatic goals\, and how they are making the case for why AAPIs need to vote! Attendees will learn about different communities and outreach strategies that will be useful in their own work as well learn about resources to help them in their own work reaching AAPI Voters across the country. \nOn Thursday\, July 2\, 2026\, NCAPA is hosting an insightful panel\, Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AAPI Community\, featuring speakers from organizations with strong civic engagement programs preparing for the upcoming midterm elections. \nThis November\, in the most competitive districts\, some races will be decided by a razor-thin margin of votes. AAPIs are the fastest-growing voter demographic in the country\, and cycle after cycle\, results have shown how important it is to engage AAPIs in voter outreach and civic education. \nJoin us to learn more about how AAPI organizers are planning for the November elections\, strategies for culturally competent outreach\, and key resources to help your programming.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/road-to-the-midterms-mobilizing-the-aanhpi-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T140325Z
CREATED:20260617T121321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T140325Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop Dance Night With DJ MOOBEK & HWARANG
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco series continues with a high-energy night led by DJ MOOBEK\, founder of KCORE PRODUCTION. MOOBEK has performed at major festivals and clubs across North America\, Asia\, and South America. Drawing from extensive experience on international stages\, he delivers more than just a DJ set\, creating a fully immersive performance that blends Hip-Hop\, EDM\, and K-pop. Joining him is Seattle-based DJ HWARANG\, known for his versatile and crowd-driven sets fusing K-pop with U.S. chart-toppers. With strong energy and seamless flow\, he brings an engaging and elevated atmosphere to The Dance Floor. From nostalgic K-pop classics to today’s biggest hits and explosive electronic drops\, this Silent Disco transforms Lincoln Center into a global dance floor.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-pop-dance-night-with-dj-moobek-hwarang/
LOCATION:The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T191019Z
CREATED:20260626T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T191019Z
UID:10002780-1782934200-1782939600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:JEST ASIANS -  Asian comedy night by Humor Section (Lab Edition) 亚裔脱口秀
DESCRIPTION:An intimate Asian comedy night in NYC by Humor Section\n\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\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. \n  \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-%e4%ba%9a%e8%a3%94%e8%84%b1%e5%8f%a3%e7%a7%80/
LOCATION:PARTEA LAB\, 32 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T151909Z
CREATED:20260626T150934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T151909Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity As Medicine: Asian & Black Communities Healing Together
DESCRIPTION:Community conversation about working with\, not against\, cultural difference.\n\n\n\nIn a time of rising harm\, division\, and distress\, BEAM and the Asian Mental Health Collective are coming together to hold space for a long-overdue talk: cross-cultural solidarity centered in healing justice. \nThis community conversation invites us to move beyond individual and racially siloed healing into the practice of collective care that transcends\, but still authentically honors\, ethnicity. We will acknowledge and draw from the powerful history of Black\, Asian\, and Indigenous folk (alongside other communities of color and allies) coming together across difference\, address the very real divisions being weaponized against us\, and explore what it looks like to continue to build sustainable ecosystems of care together. \nThis session is for those wanting to close the racial chasms and for anyone who believes that our liberation is interconnected. If you are ready to deepen relationships across cultures\, join us. \nAbout the Guest Speaker \nAyesha Meer (she/her) With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and public management\, Ayesha has grown Asian Mental Health Collective into the leading organization addressing mental health in Asian communities. Ayesha’s own journey to find mental health support\, as an Indian South African immigrant to the US\, led her to join Asian Mental Health Collective as Executive Director in 2023 and to work to create a mental health system that is by and for pan-Asian communities in the US. \nPrior to joining AMHC Ayesha served as Executive Director for Artemis House—a domestic and sexual violence shelter and response organization in Western South Dakota. Ayesha has a particular interest in ending shame around capitalist ideas of productivity. She holds an MPA in Public and Nonprofit management from New York University\, which was funded by a Fulbright grant. \n  \n*** \nAccessibility Statement: ASL services are available\, as well as closed captioning. ASL needs must be indicated by June 22\, 2026. Please email training@beam.community \nDisclaimer: BEAM’s programs are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event\, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service. \n  \nTicket Purchases \nAt BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us\, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you. \nComplimentary tickets – are for our community members who frankly just ain’t got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There’s a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event. \nPay What You Can is the next tier – where you can pay what you can and there’s suggested pricing. \nGeneral admission – are regularly priced tickets for the type of event. \nIf a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance\, please email training@beam.community
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/solidarity-as-medicine-asian-black-communities-healing-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
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SUMMARY:Film: “Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan”
DESCRIPTION:“Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan” A film by Naomi Mizoguchi.  \nFree Screening with Q&A and reception!\nTuesday\, June 30th at 6pm    JAA-NY  49 W. 45th St. NYC\, 5th floor. \nCo-sponsored by JAA NY\, ZAJA NYC\, and JACL-NY. \nPlease join us for a special community screening of an award-winning film by Naomi Mizoguchi followed by a Q&A with the director (moderated by JACL-NY Interim President George Hirose). The event will also include a short presentation of Ainu clothing\, crafts and music courtesy of Naomi Mizoguchi. \nThe Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan. Hokkaido\, the northern island of Japan\, was previously called Ainumosir\, or land of the Ainu. After many years of persecution and erasure dating back to the Meiji era\, the Ainu population is down to less than 20\,000 people in Hokkaido\, and Ainu traditions and language are in danger of being lost.  This film\, through the stories of elders\, documents dedicated grass roots efforts to revive and keep Ainu culture alive. \nBorn in Hyogo Prefecture in Japan and having moved to NYC in 2004\, Emmy winner Naomi Mizoguchi has been working in the film and television industries for over 30 years.  She has directed over 100 film projects and has edited over 400 projects.  As a filmmaker her personal work has focused on cultural and humanistic storytelling.  Please visit ainuhito.com for more information about the filmmaker and her journey. \nPlease RSVP to george.hirose@gmail.com by 6/28 with “RSVP Ainu Film” in the subject line. \nSave the Date! \nIn recent years Naomi’s interest in telling the story of Ainu peoples has become a mission that has expanded to bringing worldwide awareness and recognition of Ainu culture and historical traditions.  She has been working extensively with the town of Biratori in Hokkaido\, where many Ainu still live\, to bring performers\, artisans\, and culinary experts to New York for a series of exciting programs at Japan Society this July and August.  Details to be announced soon at japansociety.org!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-ainu-indigenous-people-of-japan/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T134420Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: SUNGOD
DESCRIPTION:Sungod (Destiny) is a multidisciplinary live production weaving Ibaloi and Igorot tradition with global movement forms.\n\n\nAbout the Performance:\nSungod (Destiny) is a multidisciplinary live production – a hybrid of film\, dance\, and music piece that follows Joyce’s journey as she reconnects with her indigenous roots and discovers her inner strength. This is her love letter to her Father and to her Igorot community. In this work\, Joyce combines her Igorot dance culture with her improv\, butoh\, traditional Filipino and Austronesian movements\, modern dance and her latin dance background to tell the story. This is her attempt to create a piece that would marry all the cultural influences in her upbringing through the colonizations and inter-cultural exchange in the Philippines – Igorot\, Filipino\, Chinese\, Japanese\, American and Latin/Spanish. \nCast & Creative Team\nCreator and Performer: Joyce Laoagan\nDirected by: Veronica Dang\nStage Manager and Production: Sabrina Morabito\nSpecial Guest Performers and Choreographers:\nSummer (Xiaoxia) Huang\nCordillera Cultural Ensemble: Gerry Dupingay\, Edward Frenzel Yapyapan\, MJ Payos\, Rex Payos\, Franklin Bentayen\, Gertrude Albin Ariola\, Jasmine Faith \nAbout the Lead Artist:\nJoyce Lao (Laoagan) is an Indigenous Filipino-American artist of Igorot (Ibaloi/Bago) heritage based in New York City. She is a multidisciplinary performer\, director\, producer\, and arts educator with degrees in Psychology\, Special Education\, Music\, and Arts Administration\, and training from Juilliard\, Stella Adler\, BDC\, and HB Studios. She is currently completing her MA in Dance Education at New York University. Her work spans theatre\, film\, and immersive performance\, with projects presented internationally. She is the founder of The Ally Artists Group\, co-founder of the First Nations and Indigenous Playwrights and Composers Festival\, and a member of the Cordillera Cultural Ensemble\, advancing Indigenous representation and storytelling. \nAbout the CWP Evolution Festival\nThe fifth annual CWP EVOLUTION FESTIVAL presents original works of theater\, dance\, music\, comedy\, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists at venues across Manhattan in June and September 2026. Participants receive free performance & rehearsal space\, marketing & technical support\, a guaranteed artist fee\, performance photography and archival videography\, and more! Learn more about the festival and the 20+ other shows on the schedule at http://www.centeratwestpark.org/evolution-festival-2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sungod/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary at St. Paul & St. Andrew\, 263 West 86th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T072635Z
CREATED:20260626T072635Z
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SUMMARY:The Tank NYC Pridefest Theater: Hey Mom\, I Got Engaged
DESCRIPTION:Hey Mom\, I Got Engaged is an original one-act play that explores unconditional love\, facing your fears\, and healing from trauma. A week after Maya accepts Tricia’s engagement proposal to her\, Maya rescinds the proposal because she can’t face how her traditional Asian mother will react to it. On a park bench under the setting sun\, Tricia\, Maya\, and Maya’s mother face the truths that they have been avoiding so that they can finally begin to heal together. \nThis play will premiere on Sunday\, June 28\, 2026 as part of The Tank NYC’s Pridefest.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-tank-nyc-pridefest-theater-hey-mom-i-got-engaged/
LOCATION:The Tank Theatre\, 312 W. 36 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T141844Z
CREATED:20260618T115950Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Collage & Memory Mixtape Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \n​Inspired by COVERS BY MP3\, this playful\, hands-on workshop invites participants to create a mini CD keychain with a shareable memory playlist\, paired with a self-designed album cover. \n​COVERS BY MP3 is a multimedia community arts project that documents stories from the Korean diaspora through music\, memory\, and recreated album covers featuring participants in place of the original artists. \n​In this workshop\, participants will build a playlist of the music that has shaped their lives and collage an album cover inspired by the memories it evokes. Their design will then be transformed into a mini CD keychain that links to the playlist\, allowing their personal soundtrack to be shared at the tap of a phone. \n​This program is made possible in part with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund\, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts. \n​It is also made possible through the generous support of the Queens Public Library. \n  \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Please contact accessibility@queenslibrary.org with any access requests or questions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cover-collage-memory-mixtape-workshop/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Hunters Point\, 47-40 Center Blvd\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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