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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Hoop Like This: Closing Night Screening & Reception (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:We are incredibly excited to close our 49th annual Asian American International Film Festival with the East Coast Premiere of HOOP LIKE THIS. The runtime of the film is 100 minutes. \nThis film will be screened in-person only. Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian\, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket \nDirected by Shubhangi Shekhar \nHOOP LIKE THIS traces the rise of the world’s first professional Indian basketball team\, where 12 players risk their careers\, reputation\, and identity to redefine who belongs in the game. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with director Shubhangi Shekhar and key cast member Gautam Kapur. \nAfterwards\, come join us for a reception at Linen Hall (101 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY 10003) at 8:30 PM ET. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to win some raffle prizes!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-hoop-like-this-closing-night-screening-reception/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T173000
DTSTAMP:20260728T190951Z
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SUMMARY:DCTV Screening w/ Q&A: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:“Chinatown Storytelling Festival: Through the Years with Think!Chinatown” showcases Think!Chinatown’s history of storytelling projects as the organization is reaching its 10 year anniversary. To mark this milestone\, we’ll be pulling treasures from the Think!Chinatown’s archives and premier a new animated short. Join us for this special retrospective on Think!Chinatown’s decade-long work. \n\n\nSun Aug 9\, 3:30pm: Post-Screening Q&A with Yin Kong 邝海音 (Executive Director/Co-Founder\, Think!Chinatown) and Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan 關凱瑤 aka yiuyiu 瑶瑶 (Storytelling Team Lead & resident DJ\, Think!Chinatown)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dctv-screening-w-qa-through-the-years-with-thinkchinatown/
LOCATION:DCTV Firehouse Cinema\, 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260805T033355Z
CREATED:20260805T033259Z
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SUMMARY:From Queens with Love: Writers on the Borough that Inspired Them
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the World’s Borough Bookshop’s third anniversary\, these native Queens writers will share how growing up here shaped their lives\, writing\, and art. \nAlvin Eng\, author of Our Laundry\, Our Town \nHeather Eng\, author of Double Happiness \nSylvia Chen\, author of Tricky Chopsticks and Sparkles for Sunny \nHeather Eng is a third-generation Chinese American writer who grew up in Queens\, New York. She graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree\, and worked as a newspaper writer\, web editor\, and senior marketing leader in the tech industry. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and daughter. DOUBLE HAPPINESS is her first novel. \nAlvin Eng is a native Queens author/playwright\, songwriter\, educator and performer who is thrilled to be part of a second event at WBB! As a New York Public Library Long-Term Fellow\, he began researching a companion book to his acclaimed memoir\, OUR LAUNDRY\, OUR TOWN: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond. His next book\, BOW’RY BUM: Searching for Grandfather\, Burroughs and Punk\, examines the profound impact of The Opium Wars and opium on the Chinese diaspora in NYC of his grandfather’s generation as well as on the 1970s “heroin chic” punk/counterculture of his own formative years­­. Plays and solo performance works have been seen Off-Broadway\, in Paris\, Hong Kong and Guangzhou\, China. Currently developing a solo acoustic punk raconteur performance piece\, “Here Comes Johnny Yen Again (or How I Kicked Punk).” \nSylvia Chen born and raised in Queens\, New York\, is the award-winning author of picture books Tricky Chopsticks and Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story. She loves crafting picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-queens-with-love-writers-on-the-borough-that-inspired-them/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260726T232115Z
CREATED:20260726T232115Z
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SUMMARY:Bon Odori Festival
DESCRIPTION:No admission fees\, and anybody can participate. Traditional Bon Folk dancing and Japanese cultural presentation. There will be performance of Soh Daiko and it will be a good opportunity to learn about Japanese culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bon-odori-festival/
LOCATION:New York Buddhist Church\, 331 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Dance,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T030000
DTSTAMP:20260720T201718Z
CREATED:20260720T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201718Z
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SUMMARY:Hanami Nights
DESCRIPTION:Hanami Nights returns to New York for another night of pan-Asian club culture. The city that started it\, the artists shaping the sound\, all night long. \nLO3TUS. JOKAH. NARI. SERENITY. Sat Aug 8 at 00:00\, Long Island City. \nLocation: 00:00 · Long Island City · Doors 10PM · 21+
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hanami-nights/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T184200
DTSTAMP:20260807T073558Z
CREATED:20260729T113207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T073558Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Before the Moon Falls (with discount)
DESCRIPTION:This film will be screened in-person only. A Q&A will follow the screening.  The Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian\, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket \nFor eight years\, director Kimberlee Bassford had been crafting an intimate portrait of Sia Figiel\, a groundbreaking Samoan writer celebrated worldwide as the first to give voice to the struggles of Samoan girls and women. She and her team had followed Figiel’s triumphs and hardships\, from literary stardom to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder\, and had nearly completed the film when tragedy struck. \nWhat emerges is a searing exploration of mental illness in all its complexities. Deeply nuanced and human\, the film is at once a compelling tribute to one woman’s extraordinary life and a reckoning with the devastating consequences of what happens when care for mental health is inconsistent or absent. \nContent warnings: death\, self-harm/suicide\, sexual violence\, violence \n\nKimberlee Bassford is a documentary filmmaker from Hawai‘i who advances equality and social justice by spotlighting stories of girls and women of color\, Asian American and Pacific Islander cultural identity\, and mental health. Her feature documentary BEFORE THE MOON FALLS has won six juried awards including Best Documentary at CAAMFest\, Best Feature at the DOCUTAH International Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Festival International du Film documentaire Océanian (FIFO).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-before-the-moon-falls/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T031746Z
CREATED:20260805T031534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T031746Z
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SUMMARY:Masters of Sleep Launch Party with Jianan Qian\, Alyssa Asquith & Na Zhong
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the launch of Masters of Sleep and Other Stories! \nAccent Editions is delighted to celebrate the publication of Masters of Sleep and Other Stories by Zhu Yue. Please join translators Jianan Qian @jianan_qian and Alyssa Asquith @alyssajasquith \, along with editor Na Zhong @sweetmedicine_nz \, for an evening of conversation exploring Zhu Yue’s uncanny\, witty\, and unforgettable fiction. Together\, they will discuss the collaborative process of translation\, the book’s literary world\, and what it means to bring one of China’s most distinctive contemporary voices to English-language readers. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. \nOriginally published in China in 2006\, Zhu’s stories take the reader on a mind-bending\, wildly imaginative journey where eccentric and magical characters embark on quests\, confront paradoxes\, travel to distant planets\, master esoteric arts\, fall in love\, and escape death. \nA gloriously innovative and versatile writer\, Zhu Yue playfully interrogates many so-called “Western” ideals and values: What is the value of invention if it has no practical use? How much of ourselves are we willing to sacrifice for wealth and greatness? And to what extent is a person’s physical existence a sufficient expression of their individuality? \nPoster: Jingyi He
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/masters-of-sleep-launch-party-with-jianan-qian-alyssa-asquith-na-zhong/
LOCATION:Accent Sisters\, 89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T190029Z
CREATED:20260728T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190029Z
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SUMMARY:Shop & Taste Workshop: TOFU EDITION
DESCRIPTION:Join Think!Chinatown for a guided deep-dive foodways workshop on artisanal tofu shops (Tofu 舖 pù/pou*) in Chinatown. Browse\, taste\, and learn about each tofu pou’s specialties and offerings\, and what makes a tofu pou unique to Manhattan Chinatown (and why Think!Chinatown designated “Artisanal Chinatown” markers for these shops and artisans!). \nParticipants will go on an outing to visit and shop at a tofu pou. At the Think!Chinatown Studio\, we’ll all enjoy a side-by-side tasting of fresh tofu\, tofu pudding\, and soy milk from all the different tofu pou of Chinatown. You also get to taste other local specialty tofu and soy bean products like tofu pok and 5-spice tofu. Watch a screening of Think!Chinatown’s tofu mini-documentary and also get takeaway recipes we created with our neighborhood aunties and uncles that you can try at home. \nTickets include: \n\na screening of Think!Chinatown’s tofu mini-documentary\nA shopping excursion to an artisanal Chinatown tofu pu/pou\nExtensive tasting of tofu and tofu/soy products\nIntel from the T!C team on how to level up your tofu game\nA zine of tofu dish recipes and recommendations of neighborhood shops from Chinatown aunties and uncles.\n\nNOTE: this is a taste and talk event\, participants will not be cooking or partaking in food preparation. \n*Tofu 舖 pù/pou is a no-frills shop that makes soy-based products like tofu\, soymilk & beansprouts.The ones you find here in NYC Chinatown are unique to our neighborhood. \nCommunity Rate Sliding Scale: $25-40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSustaining Rate Sliding Scale: $45-55 \nNote to Attendees: For this event\, participants will not be cooking or partaking in food preparation. This is an adult-focused event. Children ages 10+ are permitted with a full-price ticket and must remain under adult supervision at all times. We appreciate your help in maintaining a calm and professional environment for all our guests! For children under 10 and special requests\, please contact us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shop-taste-workshop-tofu-edition/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T184803Z
CREATED:20260728T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T184803Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Records Radio Live Liftoff: Chinatown Records x Think!Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Tune in worldwide at chinatownrecords.us/radio \n[Important: This is a Virtual Event ONLY!] Chinatown Records Radio is going live on air! Tune in live 1-2pm for a Think!Chinatown & Chinatown Records B2B (back-to-back) radio show\, reliving the past 5 summers of rocking Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 & Chinatown Night Market 橋頭夜市 together! \nChinatown Records Radio launches onto the airwaves & beyond with a full day of B2Bs (back-to-back) radio shows spotlighting the Chinatown & NYC foundations that built them from the ground up. Tune in all day for a stacked lineup of songs\, stories\, & sonic histories from Chinatown to NYC to the world! \n1-2pm Chinatown Records x Think!Chinatown \n2-3pm yiuyiu x Amy Chin \n3-4pm Canal Sound & Light x Tai Look Lion Dance \n4-5pm DJ Rekha x Basement Bhangra \n5-6pm Uptown Vinyl Supreme x NuevaYorkinos \nChinatown Records 華埠錄音 is a homegrown collective and archive of inherited music collections based in NYC’s Manhattan Chinatown. Kicked off in 2018\, Chinatown Records is a community effort to bring the archive’s music\, memory\, & history back to the neighborhood & beyond through block parties\, sonic histories\, workshops\, radio\, & so much more. Keep tuning in at chinatownrecords.us | @chinatownrecordsproject @chinatownrecordsradio \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-records-radio-live-liftoff-chinatown-records-x-thinkchinatown/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260721T141054Z
CREATED:20260721T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T141054Z
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SUMMARY:Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County with Jessica Chew. During the California Gold Rush\, Red Bluff emerged as one of Northern California’s most important transportation hubs. Called the “head of navigation” on the Sacramento River\, travelers\, merchants\, miners\, loggers\, and agricultural workers journeyed here and continued north in California\, seeking their fortunes. Chinese immigrants established a thriving Chinatown that served as a center of economic development providing lodging for seasonal workers\, employment opportunities\, banking\, and correspondence services that linked laborers to their families in China. \nJessica will share insights from her research into her family history\, uncovering historical records\, newspaper archives\, family photographs and recording oral history interviews. She will describe how forgotten family stories were pieced together to illustrate the history of Red Bluff’s Chinatown. Her presentation will demonstrate how genealogy research can help bring forgotten communities back to life\, preserve stories before they are lost\, and reconnect families with a shared heritage spanning more than 150 years. \nDate: Saturday\, August 8\, 2026\, Time: 10:00 AM (US Pacific Time)/ 1PM EST \nVenue (online): Zoom \nJessica Chew is the founder of the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation and the only grandchild of Joe You Chew\, a Chinese American born in Red Bluff\, California’s Historic Chinatown in 1921. As a sixth generation Chinese American whose family immigrated to America in 1865 as herbalist’s physicians\, Jessica is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Red Bluff’s Chinatown and its importance as the last steamboat stop on the Sacramento River during the Gold Rush.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/24263/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T012838Z
CREATED:20260708T012838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T012838Z
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SUMMARY:Apicha Community Celebration & Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Apicha Community Health Center for our Community Celebration & Health Fair in honor of National Health Center Week. \nBring the whole family (related and or chosen family) for a FREE day of health\, connection\, and fun\, including: \n• Health screenings and dental screenings\n• Benefits enrollment and community resources\n• Family activities\, face painting\, and giveaways\n• Performances and more! \n🗓️ Saturday\, August 8\n⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n📍 37th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Streets\nJackson Heights\, NY 11372
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apicha-community-celebration-health-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Family Day,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260723T021314Z
CREATED:20260723T021314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T021314Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Tea
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s biggest tea party is back for round two! 🍵🎯 \nJoin us for two full days of tea\, games\, and summer fun as Smorgasburg and @theblpexperience bring the Festival of Tea back to Williamsburg and Prospect Park—powered by @square and in partnership with @browngirlmag. \nCome sip your way through a lineup of special guest tea vendors\, discover new favorites\, try exclusive collaborations\, and play your way through activities from a lineup of participating vendors throughout the day. \nTea vendors:\n🍵 @kolkatachaico\n🧋 @pyochai\n🌿 @drinkwakari\n🍋 @daetea.co\n🫖 @drinklacha\n🧉 @tagmonyc \nActivity vendors:\n✍️ @taisan.nyc\n🎨 @ludoghar\n🫧 @mehendibymonika\n🎲 and more! \nTea is the main attraction\, but the games are what turn it into a full-day party. \nBring your friends\, choose your first pour\, and come ready to play. \n📍 Williamsburg · Saturday\, August 8\n📍 Prospect Park · Sunday\, August 9\n⏰ 11AM–6PM\n🎟️ Free entry
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/festival-of-tea/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260722T171623Z
CREATED:20260722T171623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T171623Z
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SUMMARY:Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two exciting days of Japanese summer fun at the Mitsuwa Summer Festival 2026 at our New Jersey store! \nExperience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring delicious festival foods\, refreshing drinks\, family-friendly games\, and cultural performances. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the summer with us! \nCome in your yukata and enjoy an authentic Japanese summer festival experience! \nEvent Dates & Time\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n🎶 Bon Odori (Traditional Japanese Folk Dance)\nStarts around 3:00 PM \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n🥁 Taiko Drum Performance\nStarts around 3:00 PM \nLocation\nMitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey\nParking Lot Behind Building B \nFestival Highlights\n🍢 Japanese Festival Food & Refreshments \nEnjoy a variety of authentic Japanese festival favorites\, including:\nYakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)\nYakisoba\nTakoyaki\nKaraage Chicken Skewers\nWagyu Gyoza\nGrilled Seafood\nCool off with refreshing treats and beverages:\nShaved Ice\nShikuwasa Slushies\nFresh Lemonade\nPocari Sweat\nRamune Soda\nAnd more!\n🎯 Games & Family Fun \nEnjoy classic Japanese festival games for all
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mitsuwa-summer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Mitsuwa Marketplace\, 595 River Rd\, Edgewater\, NJ\, 07020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Festival,Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260722T155127Z
CREATED:20260614T045321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T155127Z
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
DESCRIPTION:The 36th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is currently scheduled for August 8-9\, 2026. In the year of the Horse\, we look forward to an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture\, thrilling dragon boat races\, and family-friendly fun. As always our festival is free admission\, rain or shine at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens\, NY. \nA Weekend of Races\, Performances\, and More!\nWhether its the exhilarating dragon boat race or the multicultural performances and cuisine\, the festival has it all! All you need to do is show up and have fun!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-hong-kong-dragon-boat-festival-in-new-york-2/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260805T034757Z
CREATED:20260805T034325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T034757Z
UID:10003003-1786147200-1786233599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Jenny Yang's Good Egg Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:GOOD EGG is Jenny Yang’s immigrant grocery store standup comedy tour and video series — fundraising for local organizations that support our communities. \nNEW YORK SHOW: SATURDAY AUGUST 8\, 2026 \n7:00PM Doors Open; 7:30PM Showtime\nLocation: New Kam Man\, 200 Canal St\, New York\, NY 10013 – 2nd FL \nThe market is a small space and tickets will sell out. \n\nThe New York City show proceeds benefit Welcome to Chinatown an organization serving New York City’s Chinatown to bolster local businesses and entrepreneurs and forge connections within and across the community. \nIf you cannot attend the show but want to support Welcome to Chinatown\, consider donating here: https://welcometochinatown.com/built-here \nSHOW FOR AGES 18+ ONLY. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. YOU MUST BE PRESENT WITH YOUR TICKET AND YOUR GUEST TO ENTER. If you purchase a ticket and can no longer attend\, please let us know as a courtesy (email corey@jennyyang.tv) so we can release the seat for another ticket buyer. These are more intimate shows and we want to make sure we get everybody in.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jenny-yangs-good-egg-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T225400
DTSTAMP:20260731T175800Z
CREATED:20260731T174020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T175800Z
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SUMMARY:Film: A Tale of Two Sisters (장화\, 홍련)
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Two Sisters (장화\, 홍련)\nDirector: Kim Jee-woon \nFriday\, August 7th\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nSynopsis: In a remote rural village\, at the end of a quiet country road lined with wildflowers\, stands a solitary Japanese-style wooden house. By day\, the house is picturesque enough to seem as though the sound of a piano might drift from its windows. But when darkness falls\, it takes on a chilling and ominous presence. \nIt is in this house\, steeped in an unsettling atmosphere\, that two beautiful sisters\, Su-mi and Su-yeon—neither quite children nor adults—begin living with their elegant yet emotionally volatile stepmother. From the day they move in together\, a terrifying family ghost story begins to unfold. \nAfter returning home from a lengthy stay in Seoul for treatment\, the sisters are warmly welcomed by their stepmother\, Eun-joo. Despite her apparent affection\, the girls clearly feel uneasy around her. From their very first day back\, strange occurrences begin to plague the household. Family members experience disturbing visions and suffer from recurring nightmares. \nDetermined to care for her younger sister and her father\, Moo-hyeon\, in place of their deceased mother\, Su-mi takes on the role of protector. Su-yeon\, who bears a striking resemblance to her late mother\, lives in constant fear. Tensions quickly escalate between the sensitive and unstable Eun-joo and the two sisters\, while their father remains a passive observer of the growing conflict. \nAs Eun-joo’s emotional instability deepens and fear begins to consume the household\, Su-mi struggles desperately to protect her sister. Meanwhile\, a series of increasingly bizarre and terrifying events unfolds throughout the house… \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-a-tale-of-two-sisters-%ec%9e%a5%ed%99%94-%ed%99%8d%eb%a0%a8/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T220100
DTSTAMP:20260807T072528Z
CREATED:20260729T111906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T072528Z
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SUMMARY:AAIFF Film: Love Massacre 4K Restoration
DESCRIPTION:This film will be screened in-person only. Asian American International Film Festival is the nation’s first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best independent Asian\, Asian diaspora and Pacific Islander cinema \nPotluck Asian America readers can use promo code AAIFF49_NYCAAR for 20% off all ticket \nSet in the United States and written by Joyce Chan\, LOVE MASSACRE follows college student Ivy (Brigitte Lin) as she tries to help her friend Joy\, who is depressed and delirious after a breakup. Ivy soon becomes involved with Joy’s married brother\, Chu Chung. Suffering from a hereditary mental illness\, Chung eventually spirals into violence as he breaks into Ivy’s dormitory and goes on a killing spree. \nThis unsettling\, visually striking Hong Kong New Wave gem — thanks to William Chang’s debut as art director — exudes an experimental spirit\, uses bold colours to express emotion on screen\, and transforms Lin’s image as the golden girl of Taiwanese romantic dramas. \nContent warning: blood/gore\, death\, self-harm/suicide\, violence \n\nPatrick Tam started his career in television at TVB. The first feature film he directed was THE SWORD (1980)\, an innovative wuxia film that helped usher in the era of the Hong Kong New Wave. His knack for visual flair continued to flourish in LOVE MASSACRE (1981)\, NOMAD (1982)\, and FINAL VICTORY (1987). He was awarded Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Hong Kong Film Awards for AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (2006).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-love-massacre-4k-restoration-2/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022307Z
CREATED:20260714T022207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022307Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwanese Vinyl Listening Party + Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a listening party and vinyl pop-up featuring SDM-001 – the brand-new 10″ vinyl release by Vicki Huang\, vintage Taiwanese selects\, and cuts from Taiwanese Waves artists gearing up for their 10th Anniversary SummerStage show!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwanese-vinyl-listening-party-pop-up/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260801T210725Z
CREATED:20260711T204447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T210725Z
UID:10002838-1786129200-1786134600@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-22/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T032941Z
CREATED:20260713T151455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T032941Z
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT ** Summer Mahjong with Potluck Asian America!
DESCRIPTION:Join Potluck Asian America for another fun night of food and Hong Kong-style mahjong! Players of all levels\, including beginners\, are welcome to learn and practice this game of skill\, strategy\, and luck\, and meet other mahjong enthusiasts.\nA full dinner will be served!  The evening will also include a special raffle as well as random prize giveaways! \nSokie Lee will once again lead the event and will be providing guidance and instruction throughout the evening. Sokie is passionate about bringing mahjong to the masses and continues to teach countless beginners the game — often in just 15 minutes! She has led workshops at institutions such as the Museum of Chinese in America\, Rotary Club\, Brotherhood Synagogue\, Pearl River Mart\, and Think!Chinatown. \nAll skill levels are welcome\, so bring your friends!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summer-mahjong-with-potluck-asian-america/
LOCATION:Honors Bridge Club\, 110 E 55th St Floor 6\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T181933Z
CREATED:20260724T181933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181933Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Family Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (@cbwchc) and Flushing Business Improvement District for an afternoon of wellness\, fun\, and community at the Summer Family Health Day! Stop by for free health resources\, children’s activities\, school supplies\, books\, giveaways\, and more. Whether you’re looking for helpful information or a fun outing with the family\, there’s something for everyone. \n📅 Friday\, August 7\, 2026\n🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Lippman Plaza\n136-61 Roosevelt Avenue\, Flushing\, NY 11354 \nWe hope to see you there as we celebrate health\, connect with neighbors\, and enjoy a fun afternoon in Downtown Flushing! ❤️
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summer-family-health-day/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Fair,Health & Wellness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260720T204157Z
CREATED:20260720T204157Z
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SUMMARY:A K-Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:How do people celebrate birthdays in Korea? \nJoin us for a special summer program celebrating Korean birthday traditions through story\, art\, and tteok cupcake making. \nAward-winning author and illustrator Hyewon Yum will read her picture book A Spoonful of the Sea (나의 첫 번째 미역국) aloud and share the meaning behind the Korean birthday tradition of eating miyeokguk\, or seaweed soup\, a dish often served on birthdays to honor mothers. Children will then create their own birthday card inspired by her signature illustration style. \nJennifer Ban of Rice Blossoms will lead a hands-on tteok cupcake making session. In Korean culture\, tteok is often shared during celebrations as a symbol of good wishes and togetherness. Each child will decorate two tteok treats with playful toppings drawn from the story. \nA book signing with Hyewon Yum will follow the program. Families are welcome to bring their own copy of A Spoonful of the Sea for signing. \nFriday\, August 7\, 2026\, 4:00–5:30 PM\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\, 3:00–4:30 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-k-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading,Family Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260807T082700Z
CREATED:20260717T080249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T082700Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS 2026 National Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day\, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999\, the program provides aspiring candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers. \nThe National Leadership Academy is open to both elected officials seeking higher office and individuals who may be interested in running for elected office in the future. \nParticipants who are also interested in attending the 2026 Women’s Collective Summit should be sure to indicate their interest when asked on the application\, as airfare coverage will be adjusted accordingly. \n​
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-2026-national-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Amazon HQ2\, 210 14th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T223500
DTSTAMP:20260731T180329Z
CREATED:20260731T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180329Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Salmokji: Whispering Water (살목지)
DESCRIPTION:Salmokji: Whispering Water (살목지)\nThursday\, August 6th\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nDirector: Lee Sang-min \nSynopsis: An unidentified figure appears in the road-view footage of Salmokji Reservoir\, a place long haunted by strange rumors—despite never having been captured on camera before. \nWith a strict deadline to complete a reshoot before the end of the day\, producer Su-in (Kim Hye-yoon) and her film crew head to the reservoir. \nAs filming begins\, Gyo-sik (Kim Jun-han)\, a senior colleague who had mysteriously disappeared\, suddenly reappears. One unexplained incident follows another\, plunging the crew into mounting chaos and terror. \nAmid the escalating nightmare\, Gi-tae (Lee Jong-won) races toward Su-in\, but the harder they struggle to escape\, the deeper they are drawn into the darkness lurking beneath the reservoir. \n“You’ll never make it out alive.” \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-salmokji-whispering-water-%ec%82%b4%eb%aa%a9%ec%a7%80/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260721T140211Z
CREATED:20260721T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T140211Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | The Hyphenated Life by Dr Han Ren
DESCRIPTION:For readers of Permission to Come Home\, Minor Feelings\, and Pleasure Activism\, an insightful guide for “hyphenates” seeking to better understand themselves and help others understand them\, too. \nWhat does it mean to live a hyphenated life? \nSo many folks are forced to toggle across the multiple layers of who they are\, and across the diverse spaces they occupy. They may be children of immigrants\, 1.5 gen\, of color; they may be disabled\, neurodivergent\, or queer. Regardless of how they identify\, they exist in an in-between space while also trying to fit into the dominant culture. With a foot in multiple worlds\, belonging fully to none\, it can be hard to figure out where they fit in. \nDr. Han Ren\, licensed psychologist and a hyphenate herself\, seeks to offer solutions for those with intersectional identities to fully express who they are in any and every environment. The Hyphenated Life is an intersectional\, inside out excavation of how existing in marginalized bodies affects the ways folks show up in dominant culture and predominantly white spaces. \nOffering tools\, stories\, conversations\, solutions and insights\, this book will resonate with anyone who is navigating the intricacies of their multicultural identity development. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nHan Ren\, PhD\, is a hyphenated professional: licensed clinical and school psychologist\, speaker\, educator\, and content creator. She is also a 1.5-generation Chinese-American immigrant\, neurodivergent mind\, mother\, partner\, and only child. Dr. Ren holds a doctorate in Child Clinical and School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin\, a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Houston\, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She was an adjunct professor at UT Austin and a former pre-K special educator. Han lives in Austin\, Texas\, where she co-leads Pivot Psychology Austin\, a group private practice. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nKimmy Wu\, MHC\, MA is a NYC-based psychotherapist\, writer\, and founder whose work lives in the hyphenated spaces—between cultures\, identities\, and ways of belonging. Born and raised in Taiwan\, and now rooted in New York City\, she brings an embodied understanding of what it means to hold multiple worlds at once without dissolving the tension between them. Her clinical practice centers on narrative\, relational\, and anti-oppressive frameworks\, with a particular focus on intimacy\, identity\, and the slow work of reclaiming wholeness across fractured contexts. She writes about these themes on her Substack\, Between Living & Dreaming\, and is the founder of Thirdspace\, a relational technology company dedicated to exploring the depth possible in close relationships. She comes to The Hyphenated Life not just as a clinician\, but as someone who has lived the intersections the book highlights—and has spent years helping others find language for it.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-the-hyphenated-life-by-dr-han-ren/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T182856Z
CREATED:20260731T162147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182856Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: State of AAPIs in US and NYC Reports
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Findings in our Live Webinar \nTo learn more about what comes next for AAPIs across NYC’s five boroughs and identify opportunities for collaboration\, join us for a webinar on Thursday\, August 6 at 8am PT/11am ET. Hosted by Shamina Singh\, TAAF Board Member and Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth\, we’ll dive into how to turn the findings into solutions. Kindly RSVP to events@taaf.org. \nTAAF Launches State of AAPIs Research Series to Shed Light on the Lived Experiences of AAPIs\nTAAF launched the State of AAPIs research series\, beginning with a national report to set a baseline of the lived experiences of AAPIs across the country and paired with a first-of-its-kind\, borough-level primary data analysis of AAPIs in New York City. TAAF will draw on these findings to convene leaders across sectors and drive solutions through the TAAF Cities initiative. \nThe State of AAPIs national report offers an in-depth look at how AAPIs are navigating economic insecurity\, safety concerns\, and feelings of belonging across the country. According to a nationally representative survey of 1\,500 AAPI adults:  https://taaf.org/our-work/state-of-aapis-national-report \n\n51% struggled to save money or build financial security in the past 12 months\, a figure that rose to 60% or higher among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI)\, Vietnamese\, and Korean respondents.\n31% struggled to access safe and stable housing and 30% received government or community assistance in the past year\, with nearly as many (28%) reporting difficulty accessing those benefits.\nMore than half adopted avoidance behaviors\, such as carrying identification or avoiding certain places out of fear of bias from police or immigration officials\, rising to 62% among Vietnamese respondents.\n\nThe State of AAPIs New York City report presents a borough-level analysis of the experiences and needs of AAPIs in the city. TAAF surveyed 1\,400 AAPI residents across all five boroughs and found: https://taaf.org/our-work/taaf-nyc#state-of-aapis-report \n\n59% struggled to save toward a financial future\, and 50% worried about affording essentials like food\, housing\, and utilities\, in the past year.\nMore than 1 in 3 AAPIs (37%) experienced adverse treatment in the past year in their borough\, including: being insulted or called names; being harassed or threatened; being victim to physical attack; and being unfairly stopped\, searched\, questioned or abused by police.\nMore than 1 in 4 AAPIs said they faced challenges related to voting (27%)\, accessing immigration services (28%)\, and everyday communication due to language barriers (29%) in the past year.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Report,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T221846Z
CREATED:20260720T221846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T221846Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Business Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully\, you will need access to a device with internet\, microphone\, and camera (such as a laptop\, smartphone\, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET). \nThis online business etiquette workshop is designed to teach basic Japanese phrases and behavioral skills needed in Japanese corporate environments. Participants will learn practical expressions and manners used in various business contexts\, such as formal greeting\, business card exchange\, seating order (kamiza and shimoza)\, proper bowing\, unique hand gestures and table manners. \nThe workshop will be conducted in English and is recommended for those who have little to no previous background in Japanese language. \nThis workshop is for adults ages 18 and above. \nTickets: $42 Nonmembers\, $35 Members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-business-etiquette/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T163255Z
CREATED:20260717T080247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T163255Z
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SUMMARY:Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the “Lazy Native” and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nJoin NYSEAN and Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU for a talk by George B. Radics\, senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Radics will discuss his new book\, Emotional Filipinos The American Myth of the Lazy Native and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines. \nAbout the Book: \nEmotional Filipinos documents how in the first half of the twentieth century\, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized\, developed\, and worthy of self-rule. I argue that these imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. Moreover\, with the menacing rise of Islamic “terrorism\,” political polarization\, populism\, xenophobia\, and isolationism\, conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a “failed state” or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In this book\, I explore emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present\, my book blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino “terrorist\,” highlighting the lasting effects of America’s footprint in Southeast Asia.  My book is the culmination of over two decades of engagement with the Philippines and its southern islands of Mindanao.  It provides an analytical sociology of race and emotion lens\, borne out of the Global South\, to study other emerging conflicts throughout the world. \nTo hear more about the book\, listen to Dr. Radics’s podcast episode with the New Books Network\, a NYSEAN Partner. \nAbout the Speaker: \nGeorge B. Radics is a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore. After receiving his PhD in sociology from the National University of Singapore (NUS)\, he earned a juris doctor with a concentration in Asian law from the University of Washington and worked for the Supreme Court of Guam for two years. He is also a member of the New York Bar. His work involves the judicial system\, notions of justice\, human rights\, minorities\, and comparative legal studies\, and his articles have been published in Columbia Human Rights Law Review\, Journal of Human Rights\, Current Sociology\, and Philippine Sociological Review. \nRegistration: \nTo attend the event in person\, please register here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/emotional-filipinos-the-american-myth-of-the-lazy-native-and-islamic-separatism-in-the-philippines/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner – Lafayette Conference Room\, Floor 2\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T182948Z
CREATED:20260704T182953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T182948Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology"
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings\nAugust 5\, 2026  from 6 pm ET to 7 pm ET\n\n\nCommittee of 100Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nAugust 5\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology” \n \n▦ Speakers: Buck Gee\, Executive Advisor\, Ascend \nDeb Liu\, Co-Founder\, Ember AI and former CEO\, Ancestry.com \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, Committee of 100 Board Member and New York Regional Chair\, and Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n \n▦ Time: 6:00 pm EST \n \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the 58th Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event\, featuring a panel on “The Impact of AI on Asian American Careers in Technology” featuring Buck Gee\, Executive Advisor\, Ascend and Deb Liu\, former CEO of Ancestry.com. \nWith the rapid advancement and implementation of AI in industry and society\, one of the issues on the minds of everyone is what the impact will be of AI on careers and\, in particular\, for careers in technology and for Asian Americans. Where will jobs be lost and will there be job creation? Will the nature of job tasks change and in what way? Will this affect the way one plans your career? Will AI make Asian American Career Ceilings worse or just different? \nOur panelists are veterans in the technology industry and have either just recently left the industry or have done extensive research work related to Asian American careers in industry. They will use their experience and knowledge to shed light on this challenging topic. \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\, masterclasses 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. \n \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. \n \nThe webinar will be held on August 5\, 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. \n \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-8-5-2026.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▦ Speaker Bios: \n \nBuck Gee \nExecutive Advisor \nAscend \n \nBuck Gee is an Executive Advisor to Ascend\, a nonprofit Pan-Asian organization of business professionals. In 2010\, he co-founded the Advanced Leadership Program for Asian American Executives\, an executive education program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. \nHe has co-authored numerous Ascend research papers on the topic of the Asian glass ceiling\, including “Hidden in Plain Sight” (2015)\, “The Illusion of Asian Success” (2017)\, “The Diversity-Equity Gap in the Fortune 500” (2023)\, and “What About the Women” (2024). He has written opinion pieces on Asian American issues published in the Harvard Business Review\, the New York Times\, USA Today\, the San Jose Mercury-News\, KQED\, and salon.com. \nHe is a member of Committee of 100 and serves on its board of directors as NorCal regional chair. He also serves on the boards of the Chinatown Media and Art Collective (CMAC)\, the Asia Society/Northern California\, and APIAVote. \nMr. Gee retired in 2008 from Cisco Systems\, where he was Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit. He joined Cisco with its 2004 acquisition of startup Andiamo Systems where Mr. Gee was President and CEO. A Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur\, he was an executive at Crescendo Communications (acquired by Cisco ‘93) and Com21 (IPO ’98). He has also taught computer and engineering courses at Stanford University and Howard University. \nThis year\, he has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) and the Leadership Award from the International Leadership Foundation (ILF). He has also received the received the Distinguished Leader award from the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project (CHCP) in 2022\, the Distinguished Community Leadership Award from Ascend in 2019\, the Executive Excellence Award from the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) in 2015 and the Civic Entrepreneurship Award from the Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Institute (APALI) in 2012. \nHe holds BSEE and MSEE degrees from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. \n \nDeb Liu \nCo-Founder \nEmber AI and \nFormer CEO \nAncestry.com \n \nDeb Liu is the co-founder of Ember AI\, a startup bringing workflow automation to enterprises\, and the former President and CEO of Ancestry. A veteran technology executive\, she spent over a decade at Meta\, where she created Facebook Marketplace\, and previously held product leadership roles at PayPal and eBay. She serves on the Board of Directors of Intuit and Poshmark and is the founder of Women in Product\, a nonprofit with over 30\,000 members. She is the author of Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work and holds a B.S. from Duke University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. \n \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
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SUMMARY:Crash Course for Travelers to Japan
DESCRIPTION:This in-person crash course for travelers offers a quick introduction to the Japanese language as well as Japanese customs\, which can be very helpful for first-time or even veteran travelers to Japan.  Through our mini-workshop\, you will be introduced to basic Japanese phrases for greeting\, ordering food\, shopping and other aspects of daily life.  Get more out of your Japanese adventure with this useful preparatory course! \nThis workshop is for adults ages 18 and above. \nTickets: $42 Nonmemnbers\, $35 Members
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crash-course-for-travelers-to-japan/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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