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SUMMARY:Manhattan Bollywood Live FT. CUTTING CHAI BAND @230 Fifth Ave
DESCRIPTION:Bringing our signature Bollywood Live to New York on July 24th- a magical evening ft. CUTTING CHAI BAND!\n\nManhattan’s Bollywood Live  \nFt. Cutting Chai Band\n20 Stories High in ManhattanHosted by Tamasha Nights \n✨ Retro Bollywood • Bollywood • Punjabi • Live Mashups — Live in NYC ✨ \nStep into the Empire Room at 230 Fifth Avenue for a live Mehfil\, an unforgettable evening of live music\, incredible energy\, and iconic rooftop views. More than just a concert\, Mehfil is an immersive musical experience where timeless Bollywood classics\, nostalgic melodies\, and high-energy live performances come together in the heart of Manhattan. \n🎤 Live Performance: Cutting Chai Band\nGet ready for an electrifying live performance by Cutting Chai\, a band known for its signature retro Bollywood sound\, creative mashups\, and energetic stage presence. From timeless classics to modern favorites\, their performances blend nostalgia with fresh arrangements that keep audiences singing and dancing all night long. \nExpect a musical journey filled with beloved Bollywood hits\, Punjabi favorites\, and crowd-pleasing mashups performed live by one of the most exciting bands on the scene. \n🌙 The Night Unfolds\n🎶 Live Band Performance: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM💃 Bollywood Afterparty (Fake Shaadi Theme): 10:00 PM – 3:30 AM🕯️ Stunning rooftop ambiance & candle-lit vibes🍽️ Food & drinks available for purchase🍸 Premium full-service bar \n \nVenue Layout – Explore 230 Fifth\n🎟️ Your ticket gives access to all areas! \n🏛️ Empire Room – 20th FloorElegant ballroom with panoramic Manhattan skyline views. Home to Mehfil and the Bollywood afterparty. \n🎶 Penthouse – 20th Floor NightclubDance to international beats in a stylish nightclub setting. \n🌃 Rooftop Lounge – Open AirRelax under the stars\, enjoy cocktails\, lounge music\, and breathtaking NYC skyline views. \n \n🎟️ Tickets\n🎫 General Admission: $49.99🎫 Group discounts available✅ Includes access to the Bollywood afterparty❌ Food & drinks not included🪑 General Admission seating is first-come\, first-served😎 VIP couches available with reserved front-row seating**CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLY FOR THE FAKE SHAADI PARTY STARTING 10PM \n \n🍾 VIP Table Reservations\nFront-row seating\, bottle service & prime views \n📩 Call/Text: (917) 749-0150 \n \n🔞 AGE & ID POLICY\n21+ only. A valid physical government-issued ID is required for entry. Accepted IDs include a State ID\, Driver’s License\, or Passport. Digital copies or photos of IDs will not be accepted. \n🚫 REFUND POLICY\nAll sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances\, including but not limited to weather\, travel issues\, illness (including COVID)\, or dissatisfaction with event elements such as music\, performers\, DJs\, or venue. Entry may also be denied due to disorderly conduct\, dress code violations\, or failure to present valid identification. \n📷 Media Notice\nPhotography and videography will take place throughout the event. If you would like any images featuring you removed\, please email tamashanights@gmail.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/manhattan-bollywood-live-ft-cutting-chai-band-230-fifth-ave/
LOCATION:230 Fifth Rooftop Bar\, 230 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gaysian Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Gaysian Night Market is officially rescheduled for July 24th — same place\, same celebratory energy for our queer AAPI small businesses\, art\, food\, community\, and culture. \n🎟️ Stop by 115 Bowery from 7–10PM to shop\, eat\, vibe\, and be in community with some of the most talented gaysian creators in NYC. Registration now open for the redo date—grab your spot via the link in bio! \nPerformances + Talent + Partners: hosted by ✨Mother✨ Lauren Chan @lcchan model\, TV personality\, and AAPI + LGBTQ+ advocate.\n🪭 @emigrate_drag — Brooklyn-based drag artist best known for singing in multiple languages\, and for her explorations of queer narratives within the Asian-Pacific Islander diaspora.\n🪭@feliciaohnycFelicia Oh is the full frontal fellatio fantasy of NYC. She is not your model minority – she’s just a model.\n🀄 @gaysiantileparty — NYC’s only mahjong social club for queer & trans Asians\n📚 @blasianmarch — Black-Asian solidarity through art\, education & joy — book giveaway + tarot readings on-site\n🏳️‍🌈 ADDITIONAL ORG COMING SOON \nVendors:\n💜 @nibbline — tea-flavored cakes & cookies\n💜@ltlt.ny — Filipino desserts from generations of family recipes\n💜 @toastsupperclub — Viet-Filipino street food & heritage flavors\n💜 @edible.affairs / @sidequestbb — experimental catering & bespoke vibes\n💜 @glasscandies2ml — playful & delectable fragrances\n💜@lumpy_studios — nostalgic objects for the culturally in-between and more coming soon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gaysian-night-market-2/
LOCATION:115 Bowery\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Night Market
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Downtown: Summer Mirage - City Pop\, J-Pop & Neon Summer Fantasies
DESCRIPTION:Step into a summer night in Tokyo\, where neon signs shimmer through the heat\, city streets glow after rain\, and the air feels charged with possibility. \nFor this special July edition of Tokyo Downtown\, The Red Pavilion drifts into a warm-weather fantasy of City Pop\, J-Pop\, anime nostalgia\, and retro Japanese nightlife. Think late-night drives\, rooftop breezes\, glowing vending machines\, seaside memories\, and the bittersweet romance of a summer that feels like it might never end \nLed by Kuni Mikami\, the evening brings together dreamy arrangements of beloved Japanese pop\, City Pop classics\, and nostalgic favorites. It is a soundtrack for lovers\, wanderers\, and anyone who has ever wanted to disappear into a Tokyo night. \nDoors 6:30pm / Show 7pm / Walk-ins welcome\n21+ ID Required. 2-drink minimum per person. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-downtown-summer-mirage-city-pop-j-pop-neon-summer-fantasies/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Nightclub
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SUMMARY:AAPI Networking NYC
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring together different AAPI organizations in New York City to collaborate\, spark new conversations\, and build a stronger collective community. \nParticipating Organizations: \n\nNAAAP NY\nMixed Asian Media\nAsian American Dream\nLunar Accel\nTAP New York\nProject by Project\nACE NextGen NYC\nAsian Networking NYC\nSpark Accel\n\nNine orgs. One night. Infinite connections. A night built for the community\, by the community. Nine of New York City’s most dynamic AAPI organizations are coming together for one unforgettable evening of connection\, conversation\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned professional\, early in your career\, a founder\, or a creative — this is your space. Expect structured networking rounds\, open mingling\, org tables to explore\, and a crowd that genuinely has your back. \nPlease note that an RSVP does not guarantee entry. Entry is first-come\, first-served based on venue capacity\, so we highly recommend arriving early! Since this is a free community event\, we will be monitoring capacity and releasing waitlist spots dynamically leading up to the night.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-networking-nyc/
LOCATION:JACX & CO\, 28-17 Jackson Ave.\, Long Island City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:K-Pop Dance
DESCRIPTION:Learn to dance like your favorite K-Pop idol! Instructors from K-Pulse NYC will teach the choreography to a new K-Pop dance every week.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-pop-dance/
LOCATION:Herald Square Plaza\, Herald Square Plaza\, In front of Macy's\, 35th and Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Little Red Riding Hood
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250\, MOCA is excited to present a series of music programs featuring composers\, musicians\, and performers. Through this series\, artists use music as a storytelling medium to share their personal journeys\, creative inspirations\, and cultural influences. \nContinuing more than a century of Chinese opera’s legacy in the United States\, this program reimagines a classic tale through the lens of Chinese opera—inviting older generations to reminisce and younger Asian Americans to discover the beauty of this timeless art form. Presented in a nontraditional space\, the performance pays homage to Chinese opera’s arrival in America during the mid-19th century. Through this world-renowned tale\, audiences will experience acrobatics\, martial arts\, and elaborate costumes in a celebration of the nation’s rich cultural diversity and this enduring artistic tradition. This program is in partnership with Chinese Theater Works. \nFree Admission | Registration Required \nLocation: Open Door Senior Center | 168 Grand Street\, New York\, NY 10013 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-little-red-riding-hood/
LOCATION:Open Door Senior Center\, 168 Grand St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260721T134253Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Black Reparations and Solidarity with Tsuru for Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY July 23rd  5:30-7 PT | 7:30-9PM CT | 8:30-10PM ET \nThe TFS Black Reparations and Solidarity Campaign invites you to join our general monthly call. This month’s call will feature Miyo Tubridy\, who will be doing a storytelling workshop. We will workshop ways of sharing our stories and connecting our personal experiences with the call for Black Reparations and Solidarity. This will be an especially great workshop to invite in elders with stories to share. \nMiyo Tubridy is a queer\, mixed-race Japanese American educator\, storyteller and writer. She is a storytelling Instructor with The Moth and Program Manager at Slant’d for Beyond the Page\, a live storytelling program for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Miyo taught English Language Arts in NYC public schools for fifteen years. She is published in Raising Mothers and Mixed Roots: Writers on Multiracial Identity & Both/And Belonging (forthcoming 10/13/26). Born and raised in Seattle\, Harlem has been her home for the past twenty years. \nNewcomers are welcome! In addition to this month’s theme\, we will also speak about our commitment to Black Reparations and our current 407 Project.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/storytelling-for-black-reparations-and-solidarity-with-tsuru-for-solidarity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Virtual,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Anna May Wong Double Feature: Shanghai Express & Daughter of Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:A rare screening of two Anna May Wong films on the rooftop of Ornithology Jazz Club.\n\n\nAnna May Wong\, considered Hollywood’s first Asian American film star\, had a groundbreaking career that spanned five decades and nearly every medium\, from silent films\, talkies\, and television to radio\, theatre\, and vaudeville. In response to the racism and sexism she faced as a Chinese American woman\, Wong continually reinvented herself on-screen\, often with spectacular results. \nShanghai Express (1932) and Daughter of Shanghai (1937) are perhaps two of the most important films she made in Hollywood during the 1930s. Join this double feature with author Katie Gee Salisbury\, one of Wong’s biographers\, who will introduce each film and answer questions following each screening with a brief intermission in between. Copies of her book\, Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong\, will also be available for sale. \nTickets are nonrefundable. Price includes admission to both film screenings and the cover for Ornithology’s jazz club. Cocktails will be available for purchase at the bar downstairs. \nSchedule \n8:00 pm – Doors open\n8:30 pm – Host Introduction + Shanghai Express\n10:00 pm – Intermission\n10:15 pm – Host Introduction + Daughter of Shanghai \nAbout the Films \nShanghai Express (122 mins)\, an entertaining ensemble piece\, follows a group of foreigners\, each with something to hide (including two women of ill repute)\, traveling by train from Peiping to Shanghai. When the train makes an unexpected stop in the middle of the night\, the first-class passengers are thrust into an unforeseen drama and find themselves collectively at the mercy of a dangerous Chinese revolutionary. Directed by Josef von Sternberg\, Marlene Dietrich stars as Shanghai Lily\, with a show-stopping supporting performance from Anna May Wong as Hui Fei. \nDaughter of Shanghai (62 mins) is based on a story supposedly ripped from the headlines about a human-trafficking ring smuggling undocumented immigrants into the U.S. When Lan Ying Lin (Anna May Wong) and her father accidentally discover the culprits\, her father is murdered and Lan Ying vows to avenge his death by exposing the crime syndicate behind the operation. Government agent Kim Lee (Philip Ahn) works in tandem with Lan Ying to catch the syndicate and at the same time falls in love with her. Directed by Robert Florey and written specifically as a starring vehicle for Wong\, the film established Wong and Ahn as the first Asian American actors to play a leading romantic couple in the sound era.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anna-may-wong-double-feature-shanghai-express-daughter-of-shanghai/
LOCATION:Ornithology Jazz Club\, 6 Suydam Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T213000
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SUMMARY:Film and Panel: About Face: Disrupting Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of Lincoln Center’s Chinese Arts Week and China Institute’s centennial celebration\, About Face: Disrupting Ballet\, a new feature-length documentary\, spotlights the efforts of former New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin and author\, producer\, and choreographer Phil Chan as they launch their global Final Bow for Yellowface movement and challenge the dance world to rid ballet of long-standing Asian stereotypes. This vivid account of the growing pains of creative evolution reveals the tension and risks artists endure as they push classical artforms to more authentically reflect audiences today. \nAfter the screening\, join us for a talk-back with the film’s subjects and China Institute of America’s Director of Programs\, Susan Yuqing Feng. For a century\, China Institute of America has been dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-and-panel-about-face-disrupting-ballet/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T213000
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program at Brooklyn Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Pride\, Disability Joy\, Exists\, an art-making program that celebrates disability as an integral part of human diversity. Led by Annie Nishwani Lachhman\, a disabled artist\, and Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad\, an educator on disability inclusion\, the program invites participants to add color\, words\, quotes\, reflections\, or marks of their own to a canvas-style version of Annie’s Disability Pride Flag\, helping create a shared piece that commemorates collective voices and disability pride. There will also be materials to design your own art\, or even decorate your own pot (while supplies last)! \nA variety of art supplies will be available to support a wide range of access needs. The program is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpreters will be present\, and visual descriptions will be shared throughout. We strive to make our programs inclusive and welcoming—please contact visitorservices@bbg.org with any accessibility-related questions or requests. \nThis program is presented in partnership with Accessible Travel NYC. \nEntrances to the Garden are located at 990 Washington Avenue and 455 Flatbush Avenue. \nTickets are included with Garden admission. \nAnnie Nishwani Lachhman and Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad. Photo by Accessible Travel NYC.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/disability-pride-month-art-making-program-at-brooklyn-botanical-garden/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, 990 Washington Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T201500
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SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Jazz x Victor Lin Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Victor Lin Trio brings the enchanting melodies of Studio Ghibli and other classic anime to The Red Pavilion for a night of live music! Experience the magic of your favorite themes performed live\, from The Legend of Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke to Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle\, and beyond. Let the music transport you—and prepare to be Spirited Away. \nThe Victor Lin Trio was formed at The Red Pavilion in early 2025 as a return to the stage for pianist and violinist Dr. Victor Lin\, marking his first dedicated performance project in over 20 years. A Taiwanese-American musician and a longtime advocate for AAPI representation in the arts and industry\, Lin brings his decades of experience as an educator at Columbia University and the Stanford Jazz Workshop into sharp focus with this explosive new ensemble. Featuring bassist Julian Wittich and drummer Ian Wacksman—two rising stars in the NYC jazz scene—the trio is known for its electrifying energy\, lightning-fast musical choreography\, and cinematic reimaginings of Studio Ghibli soundtracks. A signature act at The Red Pavilion\, the trio is slated to release its first EP in fall 2025. \nDoors 6:30pm / Show 7pm / Walk-ins welcome\nAll events are 21+\, and a valid physical ID is required for entry. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/studio-ghibli-jazz-x-victor-lin-trio/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Nightclub
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Unfinished Business by Clare Osongco
DESCRIPTION:In this funny\, warmly chaotic novel\, a floundering office worker discovers her mother’s ghost is trapped in the company Slack server\, and must free her by resolving her own troubled love life. \nA few months ago\, Ruby Ocampo’s mother\, Adela\, died at her desk at work. Now\, lost and driven by a misplaced sense of obligation\, Ruby’s taken a job at the megacorporation where Adela worked for decades—and\, to her horror\, she discovers her mother’s ghost is trapped in the company Slack. \nRuby has never lived up to her mother’s expectations in life\, but to set her free\, she’ll have to resolve Adela’s unfinished business. She makes a list of all the ways she could live more like her mother would have wanted\, covering everything from her stunted career to her love life (#5 on the list: date someone in a higher tax bracket!). Soon her quest to free Adela gets Ruby entangled with two men at the office who might be able to help: the estranged childhood friend her mom never approved of—who’s the only one she can confide in about this supernatural crisis—and the hot but vaguely sinister junior executive who’s been paying her a confusing amount of attention. \nIn order to give her mom a chance at the afterlife\, Ruby must address her shortcomings one by one—and reevaluate her inherited ideas about love\, work\, and what’s truly important along the way. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHORS\n\n\n\n\nClare Osongco is a mixed Filipino American author living in Los Angeles who likes to write about falling in love\, messy family relationships\, and ghosts. She is also the author of the young adult romance Midnights With You.\n\n\n\n\n\nIN CONVERSATION WITH\n\nLauren Kung Jessen is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Lunar Love\, Red String Theory\, Yin Yang Love Song\, The Fortune Flip\, and The Santa Claus Con. Her rom-coms are filled with big feelings and lots of food. She writes the Substack “Important Nothings” and lives in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-unfinished-business-by-clare-osongco/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000
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SUMMARY:A4 July Town Hall: Film & Media
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for July Town Hall at ICP\, welcoming filmmakers\, producers\, and distributors to share their projects and resources with the AAPI creative community. This month’s featured presenters include Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and Settanant Thanakitkoses\, co-producers of The Last Breath of Sam Yan (2023); and Stacey Young\, executive director of the Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City. Registrants will receive free admission to the museum’s exhibitions. \nAdditionally\, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations\, we’ll host a potluck meal in the ICP Cafe\, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. A4 will provide drinks. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation to go towards keeping A4’s programs free. RSVP is required to attend and/or pitch\, and will include admission to ICP’s galleries. You do not have to pitch to attend. \nAbout A4’s Town Hall\nTown Hall is A4’s bi-monthly community gathering event that features presentations\, pitches\, and power networking over a potluck meal. We welcome artists of all disciplines\, as well as arts organizations\, to share upcoming projects\, find collaborators\, or discover new opportunities in a lively space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-july-town-hall-film-media/
LOCATION:International Center of Phoogaphy\, 84 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T133157Z
CREATED:20260714T133157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T133157Z
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SUMMARY:CARE & CONNECT: Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to partner with Connect/Hamilton Madison House to present a series of public programs focused on mental wellness: Care & Connect. This series aims to provide accessible resources while creating a space for open conversation\, helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health support. \nJoin us for our second Care & CONNECT event\, Understanding & Recognizing Cultural Trauma\, a workshop led by Hamilton Madison House’s Dr. Jihan Ryu and Dr. Kristin Kim-Martin.\n\nDr. Kim-Martin is a psychologist whose research centers on cultural trauma and the immigration experience. Her dissertation explored how immigration shapes the help-seeking behaviors of second-generation Korean Americans. Dr. Jihan Ryu is CONNECT’s primary psychiatrist\, providing trauma-informed\, culturally competent care in our Lower East Side community.\n\nOpen to community members and mental health professionals alike\, this workshop offers an accessible entry point into what we mean by “cultural trauma” and an opportunity to reflect on how our own experiences may be shaped by it — as well as tools for connecting with others across similar and different cultures in ways that honor our histories\, traumas\, and varied cultural norms.\n\nWe will explore how trauma translates across generations\, drawing on historical events and the communities they impacted — including the Korean War\, American slavery\, the Ukrainian Holodomor\, and the Chinese Cultural Revolution. And making full use of our venue\, the workshop will engage directly with MOCA’s permanent exhibition.\n\nFree Admission | Registration Required
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/care-connect-understanding-recognizing-cultural-trauma/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T022156Z
CREATED:20260708T022156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T022156Z
UID:10002811-1784829600-1784833200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:DOSAA Chai & Chat
DESCRIPTION:Grab some chai and join DoSAA for a virtual chat with fellow South Asian professionals to discuss\, connect and reflect on topics impacting our shared. \nJoin us for a conversation where we reflect on our challenges\, understandings\, and more relative to our representation in Western psychology.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dosaa-chai-chat/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260716T020400Z
CREATED:20260716T020400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T020400Z
UID:10002856-1784764800-1784937599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:From Seoul Streets to Your Table!
DESCRIPTION:Step into the vibrant world of Korean street food and discover the flavors\, stories\, and traditions behind Korea’s most beloved market favorites! \nJoin us at the Korean Cultural Center New York for an immersive culinary experience with Chef Kiki (Kiran) Kim\, Executive Chef of Virgin Hotels New York. \nMore than a cooking class\, this workshop is a journey through Korea’s lively traditional markets\, bustling bunsik shops\, and nostalgic pojangmacha (street food stalls)—where food brings people together and every dish tells a story. \nAlong the way\, you’ll also discover authentic Korean ingredients and K-Food products while learning the culture behind these iconic street foods. \n📅 Thursday\, July 23 & Friday\, July 24\, 2026\n🕕 6:00 PM\n📍 Bu-Eok at the Korean Cultural Center New York\n✨ Free admission (Space is limited. Advance registration is required.)\n✨ Participants will be selected through a randomized lottery \nCome hungry\, cook together\, and experience Korea—from Seoul’s streets to your own table.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-seoul-streets-to-your-table/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260709T105642Z
CREATED:20260709T103930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T105642Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Records Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with Chinatown Records \nSummer for the City’s Chinese Arts Week kicks off with a Chinatown Records (華埠錄音) block party\, presented by special guest DJs yiuyiu (瑶瑶) and Alice Liu (劉凱儀). Chinatown Records is a homegrown collective and living archive of inherited music collections founded by mixmaster historian yiuyiu. Get ready to party with an explosive set of classic Cantopop and Mandopop hits and rarities\, Chinatown style!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-records-block-party/
LOCATION:The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T104650Z
CREATED:20260709T104650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T104650Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening Lion + Yingge Dance 南国醒狮 x 英歌
DESCRIPTION:As part of the opening day’s festivities for Lincoln Center’s Chinese Arts Week\, we present a performance of the millennia-old south China theater procession known as Xing Shi or the Awakening Lion (南国醒狮). The charismatic Awakening Lion hails originally from Guangdong\, which is also the home of Yingge dance (英歌)\, a highly stylized and energetic folk dance that merges Chinese opera acrobatics\, costuming and make-up with characters from classical novels such as White Snake and Water Margin. Both of these traditional arts will leap to life on The Dance Floor with the Awakening Lion Dance presented by Zhao Family Lion Dance Company\, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage carrier\, accompanied by the gravity-defying Fumei Youth Yingge Team from the town of Puning in Guangdong.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/awakening-lion-yingge-dance-%e5%8d%97%e5%9b%bd%e9%86%92%e7%8b%ae-x-%e8%8b%b1%e6%ad%8c/
LOCATION:The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260717T184648Z
CREATED:20260626T172217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T184648Z
UID:10002798-1784732400-1784737800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Youth & Families Impacted by Suicide (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third webinar in the Suicide Prevention & Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth series\, focused on supporting youth\, families\, and communities impacted by suicide. \nSpeakers will share perspectives from research and practice on the grieving process among youth and families impacted by suicide\, including factors that can support healing as well as those that may intensify distress. The webinar will also highlight common barriers to accessing grief support\, the role of community and faith-based networks\, and the ways in which cultural values and beliefs influence help-seeking and coping.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/caring-for-youth-families-impacted-by-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260721T065924Z
CREATED:20260626T062247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T065924Z
UID:10002777-1784732400-1784736000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic
DESCRIPTION:From ABGs to “Wasian” TikTok: How Asian Identity Became an Aesthetic \nThis engaging conversation explores how pop culture\, social media\, beauty trends\, and dating discourse have shaped how Asian identity is perceived\, performed\, and consumed online. \nAuthors Kaila Yu and Joan King will examine the rise of labels and aesthetics such as ABG culture\, “boba liberal” identity\, K-pop beauty ideals\, and “Wasian” TikTok\, asking what happens when a community’s identity becomes a trend. Drawing on Kaila’s book Fetishized and Joan Sung’s Kinda Korean\, the discussion will unpack how these representations affect belonging\, self-image\, desirability\, and how Asian Americans understand themselves. \nParticipants will leave with: \n✨ A deeper understanding of how Asian identity has been shaped by media and online culture \n✨ Language for discussing fetishization\, beauty standards\, and representation \n✨ Insight into the difference between visibility\, validation\, and real belonging \n✨ Questions to consider about who gets to define culture in the social media age \nKaila Yu is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir is titled ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever\, Feminism\, and Beauty\,’ published by Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing. She’s also a luxury travel and culture writer with bylines in The New York Times\, Rolling Stone\, Los Angeles Times\, Condé Nast Traveler\, and many more. \nJoan Sung is a national cultural competency conference presenter and consultant and has a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing\, an MA in English\, and a Doctorate in Education. Her articles regarding Asian American voices have been published in TinyBeans.com\, Mochi Magazine\, Memoir Magazine\, and Writerly Magazine. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband\, her son\, and two dogs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-abgs-to-wasian-tiktok-how-asian-identity-became-an-aesthetic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Pop Culture,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T192112Z
CREATED:20260612T192112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T192112Z
UID:10002740-1784721600-1784736000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large. \n​During the virtual Summit\, speakers will explore topics ranging from green workforce development\, the current state of the energy landscape\, the future of climate action\, building next generation businesses\, mobility and transportation access\, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence and data centers. Community and industry leaders\, alongside key stakeholders and policymakers\, will discuss the challenges they face and the policy solutions they are developing in response. \n​The 2026 Energy & Commerce Summit will air virtually on July 22 on YouTube. \nPanel Overview \n\nJobs of Tomorrow: Building a Green Workforce for the Future\nThe Energy Landscape: State of Play\, Challenges\, and Solutions\nBuilding Next Generation Businesses\nMobility and Transportation Access in AA & NH/PI Communities
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-energy-commerce-summit-2/
LOCATION:YouTube\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260722T161150Z
CREATED:20260708T015621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T161150Z
UID:10002808-1784678400-1784851199@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Japan Society Ainu Summer Festival - 50% discount code
DESCRIPTION:Use discount code JACLAINU50 for a 50% discount\nFor the first time ever\, Japan Society is bringing over 25 Ainu performers\, artisans\, educators to New York City. This exciting series of events has been years in the planning and is a collaboration between Japan Society\, the town of Biratori in Hokkaido\, Japan. The events are co-programmed by filmmaker Naomi Mizoguchi\, director of the film Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan with support from various NYC Japanese American community members.  \nVisit japansociety.org/ainufestival for tickets and more information. Use discount code JACLAINU50 for a 50% discount upon checkout for any of the four main auditorium events\, Sinot: The Dances of the Sar River\, Ipe: The Culinary Heritageof the Ainu\, and Ikarkar & Itak: Ainu Embroidery and Language (workshops are not included in the discount). Please click on the specific event for individual tickets. \nPlease note that Naomi Mizoguchi’s film\, Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan will be screening prior to the main events on July 22nd\, 23rd and August 13th and will be presented free with RSVP.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-society-ainu-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Festival,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260714T130346Z
CREATED:20260714T130346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T130346Z
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SUMMARY:Faye Wong Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:On July 22\, 929 Jazz Club shines the spotlight on the legendary Faye Wong\, reimagining her timeless classics from both her Cantonese and Mandarin discography through the language of jazz. \nJoined by our live band\, guest vocalist April Wu will bring new life to some of Faye’s most beloved songs\, inviting you into her sonic world for one special evening. \n☎️ July 22\, Wednesday\n📀 First show 7:00PM\n💿 Second show 9:00PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/faye-wong-jazz-night/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185403Z
CREATED:20260710T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T185403Z
UID:10002828-1784660400-1784665800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Live at the Gantries: Insun Park & Generals
DESCRIPTION:Experience Live at the Gantries—a free outdoor concert series at Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC. Celebrate the rich cultures of Queens with top local talent and stunning sunsets over the East River. Concerts take place on Tuesdays at 7 PM. It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair\, picnic\, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a summer of live music in the park! \nDirect from South Korea\, Insun Park & Generals fuse Korean traditional music and mask dance rhythms with contemporary rock to create a bold\, high-energy sound. Led by master vocalist and Gangnyeong Mask Dance performer Insun Park—one of the few female masters of this designated Intangible Cultural Heritage—the group delivers a vibrant\, boundary-crossing sound rooted in cultural heritage and fearless reinvention. \nLocation: Gantry Plaza State Park\, LIC
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/live-at-the-gantries-insun-park-generals/
LOCATION:Gantry Plaza State Park
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T083728Z
CREATED:20260717T083728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T083728Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA Town Hall  (Museum of Chinese in America)
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to join for a community town hall\, an opportunity for open dialogue\, questions\, and shared conversation about issues that matter to the community\, including the City’s capital funding for the Museum of Chinese in America’s building purchase and the construction of the new jail in Chinatown. The town hall will take place on Tuesday\, July 21\, from 6–8pm at Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY 10002. The discussion will be moderated by a professional neutral mediator and is open to the public. \nDuring the town hall\, MOCA leadership will provide information\, respond to questions\, and\, most importantly\, listen to community perspectives and concerns. The forum is intended to create a space for respectful dialogue\, greater transparency\, and constructive engagement. \nThis convening builds on a series of conversations MOCA has held with community members\, cultural leaders\, scholars\, artists\, and partner organizations over the past several years. They hope this gathering will foster mutual understanding\, strengthen community connections\, and help communities move forward together. \nTo help MOCA prepare the space appropriately\, they kindly ask that you register in advance. Walk-in registration will also be available at check-in. \nFor more information\, please email info@mocanyc.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-town-hall-museum-of-chinese-in-america/
LOCATION:Manny Cantor Center\, 197 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T122732Z
CREATED:20260714T122732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T122732Z
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SUMMARY:Thai SELECT Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Thai SELECT Festival New York 2026 returns on Tuesday\, July 21\, bringing the all-new Thai SELECT Playground to Grand Central! \nTaste your way through authentic dishes from 15 Thai SELECT-certified restaurants\, including Wayla\, Chalong\, Untable\, Soothr\, Phranakhon\, Nuar\, Lalyn\, and more. Plus\, enjoy cultural performances\, live entertainment\, interactive experiences\, and a special BINGO activity featuring special appearances by Thai actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong (@milephakphum) and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (@apo555). ✨ \n📅 Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\n⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM\n📍 Grand Central\, Vanderbilt Hall\, 89 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY 10017\n🎟️ Free admission\n🍜 Food and drinks available for purchase \nSave the date\, bring your friends\, and experience the flavors\, culture\, and energy of Thailand—all in one unforgettable afternoon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/thai-select-festival/
LOCATION:Grand Central Terminal\, 89 E 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T223000
DTSTAMP:20260717T065022Z
CREATED:20260717T065022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T065022Z
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SUMMARY:Their Films\, Our Films: Black Narcissus
DESCRIPTION:A series of screenings & discussions contrasting films about India/South Asia by Western directors with films by South Asians ourselves.\n\n\nFilmed and released on the eve of Indian and Pakistani independence\, Black Narcissus is globally lauded as a stunning cinematic project. It won the Oscars for ‘Best Color Cinematography’ and ‘Best Color Art Direction’ the year it was released. It also upholds the Western tradition of using Indian landscapes and bodies as mere storytelling props. The Indians are the background for a “larger” story focusing on Westerners dealing with the “harsh” and “inhospitable” landscape. The film features brown face and\, unsurprisingly\, just one Indian actor. \nThe film continues to be lauded for its epic colors\, landscapes (all hand painted and not actually shot anywhere near the Himalayas)\, and story\, but critics constantly ignore the racism\, orientalism\, and the ever prevalent stench of Empire while discussing this film.  \nThis screening is part of a larger series of screenings and discussions attempting to pair Western films about South Asia with South Asian films dealing with similar themes or spaces. Black Narcissus will be paired with the Indian film A Death in the Gunj screening on 7/27(tickets available here). This series is a chance to go beyond the binaries of Bollywood and racist Indian caricatures to understand what it truly means to make Indian cinema. \nJoin us for a rare screening and discussion of Black Narcissus\, led by Anjali Krishnakumar\, an Indian writer\, chef\, and film critic. \nThe ticket price includes admission to the film screening and the cover for Ornithology jazz club. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar downstairs and food is available at the cafe next door. \n7:30 pm – Doors open \n8:00 pm – Host introduction + Screening \n10:00 pm – Film discussion \nAbout the film: \nBlack Narcissus (1947) (100 mins) \nA group of Anglican nuns\, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr)\, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile\, and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital\, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth (Kathleen Byron) falls for a government worker\, Mr. Dean (David Farrar)\, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean\, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/their-films-our-films-black-narcissus/
LOCATION:Ornithology Jazz Club\, 6 Suydam Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T191500
DTSTAMP:20260717T131024Z
CREATED:20260717T131024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T131024Z
UID:10002887-1784568600-1784574900@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Pride: Queer\, Trans\, and Asian Activism in 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, activists Pauline Park\, Ryan Shen\, Karen Lee\, Rohan Zhou-Lee\, and Ananya Garg spoke together on a panel about being our authentic queer selves for National Coming Out Day. In the face of challenges today\, come hear what they have to say about how to move forward as Queer Asians. Explore the intersection of Queer and Asian identities in this dynamic panel discussion. \nRegistration is optional but encouraged. If you would like to register for this program\, please click this link and answer a few questions: https://shorturl.at/WTt46 \nThis is an in-person program that you can also watch virtually. \n5:30-6:00      Meet + Greet\n6:00-7:00      Panel Program (simultaneously live-streamed)\n7:00-7:15      Q & A (simultaneously live-streamed) \nJoin us on Zoom: https://queenslib.org/4eUDbeh Meeting ID: 851 2674 5984 Passcode: 535740
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pride-queer-trans-and-asian-activism-in-2026/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T160812Z
CREATED:20260717T160812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T160812Z
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SUMMARY:Pack Activist First Aid Safety Kits for Delaney Hall and Silkscreen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Delaney Hall 2nd Kit Packing Party \nMasks are REQUIRED for this event. N95\, KN95\, or KF94 masks are preferred and will be provided. Event location will be shared after you submit your registration.\nThis event includes: \n4:00–7:00 PM Activist Safety Kit Packing \nYou helped us fundraise and pack 500 activist safety kits last month\, and we’ve hand-delivered all of them to comrades on the ground over the past few weeks! We’d love to invite you (back) to join us for our second kit-packing party as we continue supporting the activists at Delaney Hall – immigrant detention center.  HELP US PACK KITS AND FOLD ZINES! \nSilkscreen Printing Fundraiser \nBring a clean T-shirt\, bandana or tote for printing our “Shut Down Delaney Hall” design (suggested donation $10-20)\, or buy a pre-printed t-shirt ($20-40). Proceeds go to Delaney Hall mutual aid supplies\, family hospitality tent\, and the Soto family. \nFunds will be split between Soto family\, families of Delaney Hall and Prairieland defendants
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pack-activist-first-aid-safety-kits-for-delaney-hall-and-silkscreen-printing/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person
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SUMMARY:Crazy Lil Dumplings Comedy Show 纽约英文脱口秀演出
DESCRIPTION:Lil Dumplings Comedy Show\n5:30 show. Doors open 5pm.\nDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire.\n\n\n\nLil Dumplings Comedy ShowDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire. \nNYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin\, Lil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors\, strong drinks\, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. \nSmall room. Big laughs. Hot dumplings. \nDumpling offerings: pork w/chive and vegetarianGet your seat before it’s gone. \n\n\nTickets: $25+fee at Red Room\n\n18 or over.\nFood is free and will be served tasting menu style to audience\nTwo drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks are available)\nIMPORTANT: Customers must arrive 20 minutes before showtime\nNO REFUNDS.\nTICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT OUR DISCRETION.\nThis is a SPECIAL EVENT. No Groupons\, discount tickets or passes accepted.\n25 percent grautity added to all checks\nLineup subject to change\n\n \n* The performance will open for admission 30 minutes before scheduled start time and doors will close promptly at the start time. We reserve the right to deny entry to late guests. \n* Audience must enter with a ticket\, and minors are not allowed inside. \n* No recording\, video capturing\, and the use of flash photography \n\n\nFirst Overseas Chinese Standup Variety show is Here!\n \n🔥ChowFun StandUp & CrazyLaugh now on YouTube!🔥\nFull playlist: chowfun.crazylaugh.co \nDon’t worry we got English subs! \n\n\n\n\n\nWanna  for yourself? \nGo for it! With an 800-word script\, the stage is yours! \nNo previous experience required to perform at our open-mics. We welcome and encourage everyone\, especially if English is not your first language\, who crave for free expression to join us. \nOur CrazyLaugh editorial team provides all the assistance we can – script revisioning\, audition sessions\, acting classes\, expert training materials\, professional photography and videography. You too can become a star comedian! \nFor more information or to sign-up\, please contact us on Eventbrite or through WeChat . QR codes are listed below. \n\n\n\nAbout Us \nCrazyLaugh Comedy \nThe first Chinese Stand-up comedy club in NY\, NJ and DC with a simple goal to inspire the Asian community\, especially the first generation immigrants to find their voices and be their authentic selves. Together\, we laugh louder. \n \nCrazyLaugh \nA dynamic oversea Chinese culture content production platform. \nAt CrazyLaugh\, our mission is to inspire a shift in perspective\, transforming life’s twists and stress into moments of humor and laughter. We believe every challenge is a setup for a punchline\, and we’re dedicated to empowering everyone find theirs. Together\, we’re not just facing life’s ups and downs; we’re turning them into a shared journey of joy and community laughter. \n \nFor more information please visit crazylaugh.co \nContact: hi@crazylaugh.co \n—————————————————————— \nCrazyLaugh is affliated with P&Y Foudnation\, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization \n \nCrazyLaugh保留拒绝为任何人服务的权利 \nCrazyLaugh reserves the right to refuse service to anyone
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crazy-lil-dumplings-comedy-show-%e7%ba%bd%e7%ba%a6%e8%8b%b1%e6%96%87%e8%84%b1%e5%8f%a3%e7%a7%80%e6%bc%94%e5%87%ba/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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