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SUMMARY:Case 84: Adopted in the USA
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. \n\n\n\nAfter touring North America for the past four years with his solo show Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.\, for the first time ever\, Edward Yoo Pokropski is taking his show back to where it all began; Seoul\, Korea! \nBefore he embarks\, he is performing two special send off shows in NYC. Come out and catch these special performances before the show is retired! \nTickets: $18.76 Early Bird (by Aug.19)\, $24.41 General Admission \nAbout the Show:\nA comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. Over the course of an hour and aided by visuals ranging from family photos to images of Superman\, Edward answers all the questions he gets about being adopted. \nCase 84 has toured in NYC\, Philly\, Toronto\, Ithaca\, Boston\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, Minneapolis\, LA\, Austin\, Houston and San Fran. Case 84 is a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity\, complex family dynamics\, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly\, introspective\, and also painful moments in the show. As Edward’s journey unfolds\, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him\, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery. This show is a love letter to adoptees and an invitation to learn more. \nAbout Edward:\nEdward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for NBCUniversal/Peacock Brand and Promotions. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest\, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the country. \nTo learn more about Edward and his show check out his feature with Korean American Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBTw3JKUr8k
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/case-84-adopted-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:From Summer to Autumn: A TCM Wellness Workshop with Kamwo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a seasonal ritual with herbal tea\, soup\, ear-seeding and self-massage. It’s been a full year of TCM wellness workshops with Kamwo and we’re so thrilled to bring back another workshop as we soak in summer and slowly transition to autumn. \nThe evening will begin with a soothing welcome tea. Kamwo will provide ear seeding for all participants. (Ear seeding is a gentle wellness practice where small seeds are placed on points of the ear to support breathing\, immunity\, and relaxation.) Acupuncturist and herbalist\, Olivia Choi will talk about the changing seasons from summer to autumn. We’ll serve a debloating herbal soup with wintermelon\, and provide a show & tell on different culinary-grade herbs and medicinal-grade herbs (which must be carefully prescribed and formulated for specific uses before consuming). \nThis program is part of Think!Chinatown’s ongoing partnership with Kamwo Meridian Herbs\, a neighborhood institution preserving traditional Chinese medicine and wellness practices. \nSustaining Rate (General Admission): $35\nReduced Rate Sliding Scale: Starting at $15 \nKamwo Meridian Herbs: @kamwoherbs has been the largest herbal dispensary on the east coast since 1973. With over 500 raw herbs\, thousands of granules and patent herbal products\, along with an extensive offering of acupuncture supplies and natural wellness options\, they’ve got you covered. Learn more at kamwoherbs.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-summer-to-autumn-a-tcm-wellness-workshop-with-kamwo/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000
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SUMMARY:“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)”
DESCRIPTION:Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings\nAugust 26\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET\n\n\n\nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \n \n“An Advice and Networking Event (Technology)” \n \nAugust 26\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:15 pm ET \n\nWe are pleased to invite you to the 60th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This virtual event will enable Asian Americans who are in the early to mid-stages of their careers to get valuable advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the technology industry. We have been holding this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. \n \nWe will start with welcoming comments and introduction to the advisors\, followed by virtual breakout rooms where the experienced Asian American advisors will host individual breakout rooms that attendees can join. The attendees will have a list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which breakout rooms they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from room to room as they wish. \n \nThis will be a unique opportunity to explore career paths in the technology profession with experienced industry executives. Discussions will be frank and informative as each breakout room host will answer your questions and share personal insights and their stories about successful careers in technology. \n \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are getting ready to start your careers or who are at junior or mid-level levels of your organization. We hope that this event will help you overcome obstacles and accelerate your careers. \n \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at https://c100-8-26-2026.eventbrite.com \n \nRegards\, \nPeter Young \nChair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nNew York Regional Chair\, Committee of 100\, and board member \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.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-advice-and-networking-event-technology-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Voter Survey 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing on newly released findings from the 2026 Asian American Voter Survey\, the longest-running pre-election survey that focuses on how Asian Americans think about the election\, presidential candidates\, party identification\, key issues shaping their political engagement\, and more. This is our movement’s #YearOfAction \nPresented by APIAVote\, AAPI Data\, NCAPA
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-voter-survey-2026-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data,Survey,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T203000
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SUMMARY:Chinatown at the Table - An Evening with Dame Grace Young
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday August 25th join Dame Grace Young for a special evening celebrating the history\, resilience\, and future of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Grace is a James Beard Humanitarian of the Year and a Julia Child Award recipient\, honored for her work in preserving America’s Chinatowns. \n\nHop Lee\, 16 Mott Street\, NYC 10013\nAugust 25\, 2026\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\n$75 Dames (with discount coupon code) /$85 Guests\nCurrent event maximum is 36 guests*\nWaiting List\nBYOB is welcome\n\n*An additional table has been added. We will add names to the waiting list if we exceed 36\, and will release seats if the waitlist reaches 12. \nEnjoy a family-style Cantonese dinner at Hop Lee\, one of Chinatown’s oldest restaurants\, where the menu reflects the cooking traditions brought by the first Chinese immigrants to America. The 9-course menu\, selected by Grace\, will include Cantonese Style Lobster with Longevity Noodles\, Singapore Chow Mai Fun\, and Steamed Egg Custard with Shrimp. After nearly closing during the pandemic\, Hop Lee has made a remarkable comeback\, earning a place on The New York Times’ list of New York’s 100 Best Restaurants in both 2023 and 2026. If you would like to enjoy wine with your dinner\, you are welcome to bring your own bottle. \nGrace will speak about why America’s Chinatowns matter and the challenges these historic communities face today. The evening will also feature Alice Liu\, second-generation owner of Grand Tea & Imports\, who will serve a special tea pairing with the dinner and speak about the realities of sustaining a family-owned business in Chinatown today. Each guest will receive a curated selection of teas from Grand Tea &. Imports to take home.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-at-the-table-an-evening-with-dame-grace-young/
LOCATION:Hop Lee Restaurant\, 16 Mott St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
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SUMMARY:New Music Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Bang & Olufsen (B&O) are partnering for New Music Mondays\, a series of intimate listening sessions for Asian/Asian American musicians to mix\, mingle\, and listen to their own music on state-of-the-art speakers by Bang & Olufsen in their SoHo listening room. \nThe listening session is a private event and will take place on Monday\, August 24 from 6:00-8:30 pm ET. There are slots for up to 5 artists. Each artist will have up to 15 minutes to play their music in community with the small group. The audio files will be collected ahead of time. We encourage artists to bring their works-in-progress to hear how their tracks translate in a different environment and enjoy the fruits of their hard work in a relaxing setting with other artists. \nApplication process: Submit an application by Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 at 6:00pm ET. A4 will select 5 artists and reach out with next steps. \nLocation: B&O SoHo\, 121 Spring Street\, New York\, NY 10012
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-music-mondays/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T210346Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Yu's Autobiographical Show THE LAST LEAF Premieres
DESCRIPTION:“What does love mean to you? How do you express it? Can you move forward while still longing to stay within the memories?” \nThe Last Leaf is Sydney Yu’s autobiographical story\, premiering at the Tank’s LimeFest on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:30 pm\, 2026. It begins with her grandfather’s illness that brings her to reflect on the family she left behind. Born in Sydney\, raised in Beijing\, and now living in the US\, Sydney often thinks about how she ended up here. It begins in a dreamlike world of childhood\, fantastical love\, and memories from long\, long ago. Then reality breaks through\, and what’s left is the truth she never quite said out loud. \nThe show is an hour long with no intermission. It centers around physical theater\, pantomiming\, and monologues. The creative team includes Elie Berman as Stage Manager\, Siyin Yan as Scenic Designer\, and Ethan Ordower as Lighting Designer. The production was originally developed as Sydney’s senior thesis performance at Trinity College in Spring 2025. \nThis story is for anyone who has loved someone implicitly\, grieved someone quietly\, or wondered what home and love actually mean. This piece is dedicated to her grandfather and to her family. \nTickets to The Last Leaf are currently on sale by visiting https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/thelastleaf.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sydney-yus-autobiographical-show-the-last-leaf-premieres/
LOCATION:The Tank Theatre\, 312 W. 36 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T183000
DTSTAMP:20260818T205703Z
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SUMMARY:Shoes Off: All Asian Improv
DESCRIPTION:Shoes Off: All Asian Improv is throwing its first-ever End of Summer Bash\, complete with improv\, games\, and live music. Get ready for the summer party of the century with returning favorite improvisers and some brand new faces. Grab a drink\, kick off your shoes\, and dip your toes into the fun. \nIn 2024\, Shoes Off: All Asian Improv started as a celebration for Asian American and Pacific Heritage Month. Since then\, it’s evolved into a hub for asian improvisors. \nShoes Off has performed throughout NYC\, including Upright Citizens Brigade\, The Rat\, Magnet Theater\, and Second City. Outside the Big Apple\, Shoes Off has participated in Nashville’s Third Coast Improv Festival and the Hartford Improv Fest. For more details and updates\, follow on Instagram @shoesoffimprov.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shoes-off-all-asian-improv/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T173000
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SUMMARY:Mackenyu Q&A and Signing
DESCRIPTION:Mackenyu\, best known as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action adaptation of One Piece\, will be making his first North American convention appearance at Anime NYC this August\, and as part of his time in New York\, he’ll be visiting Japan Society for an onstage Q&A and autograph signing. \nMackenyu was born in Los Angeles in 1996 and is the son of actor\, producer\, director and martial artist Sonny Chiba. Growing up in LA\, he appeared in a few films and TV shows while he was in school and had many interests that included horseriding\, karate\, gymnastics\, water polo\, wrestling\, saxophone\, and flute. \nMackenyu rose to fame as an actor after landing the role of Arata Wataya in the Chihayafuru trilogy\, earning him the Japan Academy Film Prize’s Newcomer of the Year Award in 2017. His fame grew dramatically following his supporting role as Cadet Ryoichi in the feature Pacific Rim: Uprising and lead role in the racing action movie Over Drive. Mackenyu was then cast as the villain\, Yukishiro Enishi\, in the blockbuster Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter and as Scar in Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar and Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation. \nIn 2021\, Mackenyu was cast as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix live action series adaptation of One Piece. \nPlease join us for an hour-long conversation about his career followed by a signing. \nSigning Details \nA signing ticket is required to take part in Mackenyu’s autograph session. You may bring one item to be signed. We request you bring official items to be signed connected to Mackenyu’s acting roles.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mackenyu-qa-and-signing/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T004231Z
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SUMMARY:Third Space Is a Verb
DESCRIPTION:Li Tang presents Panel Discussion: Third Space Is a Verb\, an in-person event expanding on the themes of the international juried exhibition Third Space Is a Verb and beyond. Initiated by Li Tang and co-produced with our community friends Accent Sisters and IMPULSE Magazine\, the discussion brings together artists and cultural practitioners for an exchange around identity\, diaspora\, and contemporary cultural practice. \nThis event is free and open to the public as part of Li Tang’s commitment to creating accessible programs for Asian diaspora creatives and communities. We sincerely appreciate our community friends for their support of Li Tang’s ongoing nonprofit initiatives and for helping us create more opportunities for connection\, dialogue\, and exchange. \nDate & Time\nAugust 23\, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue\nAccent Sisters\n89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY 10002 \n​Moderator\nXuezhu Jenny Wang \n​Panelists\nAbhishek Tuiwala\, Matilda Lin Berke\, Webson Ji \n​Collaborators\nLi Tang\, Accent Sisters\, IMPULSE Magazine \n​Media Partner\nAsian Art Contemporary™
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/third-space-is-a-verb/
LOCATION:Accent Sisters\, 89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T143000
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SUMMARY:Stories of Shared Resilience
DESCRIPTION:After screening\, a talk highlighting how language\, food\, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations. \n\n\n\n\nStories of Shared Resilience\nWeek 4 of 6 • Sunday\, August 9 • 1:00–2:30 PM \nHow do language\, food\, and mutual aid institutions sustain identity and belonging across generations.? \nJoin us for the fourth session of Stories of Shared Resilience\, a free\, six-part cross-cultural storytelling series exploring the people and movements that have shaped America. \nWe’ll screen The History of NYC’s Chinatown: Episode 4 – Corky Lee’s Photographic Revolution. A pioneering photographer and activist made New York’s Chinatowns visible\, documenting a community’s fight for justice\, recognition\, and equality. \nThe screening will be followed by an engaging conversation with cultural leaders and academics Andrea Louie\, Abosede George\, and Ava Chin. \nThrough film\, storytelling\, and conversation\, we’ll explore resilience\, culture\, and the collective action that continues to shape our communities today. \nCome learn\, connect\, and be part of the conversation in historic Room 9T at Riverside Church.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/stories-of-shared-resilience/
LOCATION:The Riverside Church\, 490 Riverside Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
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SUMMARY:This Memory doesn't Taste like a Birthday Cake
DESCRIPTION:“What does memory taste like?” Having never celebrated a birthday\, L is throwing her dream 28th—and you’re all invited\, woohoo! \nEmerging theater artist Andi Cui is premiering her new solo play\, “This Memory Doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake” at Theater for the New City on Aug. 23-25\, as part of the Dream Up Theater Fest. \n“This Memory doesn’t Taste like a Birthday Cake” is a solo play inspired by real-life stories of children with incarcerated parents in China. The play digs a rabbit hole through L’s simple action of cooking favorite childhood dishes\, bringing back fragmented memories with almost neurotic details of texture\, taste\, and smell to the present stage. 2 dishes and a long awaited cake for an imagined birthday\, L unfolds her past in an intimate exploration of the childhood wounds that she once was unable to articulate. \nWritten and Directed by Andi Cui and starring Athena Yin\, this play expands beyond parental incarceration to explore the unspoken ways how love\, loss\, guilt and hope wrestel in Asian families\, and how can one make peace with a childhood fraught with regret and unresolved feelings. It stands as a vital\, deeply personal response to global crises of youth mental health and familial trauma. \nTICKETS\nTickets to “This Memory” is currently on sale by visiting: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1283647\nGeneral Admission $15 \nAndi Cui is a New York based theater maker that writes\, directs\, performs and dramaturgs. Her practice centers on solo or small-cast works\, utilizing episodic narrative and rabbit hole structures to foreground the usually unnarratable subtlety\, dream-like absurdity\, and emotional residue of everyday experience.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/this-memory-doesnt-taste-like-a-birthday-cake/
LOCATION:Theater For the New City\, 155 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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SUMMARY:The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Tea Table: Discover the Art of Korean Tea and Traditional Tea Snacks with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim \nStep into the timeless beauty of Korean tea culture. \nJoin us for The Korean Tea Table\, a special cultural workshop where you’ll experience the elegance of Darye (Korean Tea Ceremony)\, enjoy a curated tasting of traditional Korean teas\, and create beautiful traditional Korean tea snacks while discovering the artistry\, philosophy\, and hospitality that have shaped Korea’s tea culture for centuries. \nLed by Korea’s Tea Ambassador\, Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim\, this immersive workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Korea’s most refined cultural traditions through tea ceremony presentation\, tea tasting\, and hands-on tea snack making. \n📅 Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\n🕙 Session 1: 10 AM\n🕑 Session 2: 2 PM \n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n122 E 32nd Street\nNew York\, NY 10016 \n✨ Limited spots available.\nAdvance registration is required.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-korean-tea-table-discover-the-art-of-korean-tea/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T210600
DTSTAMP:20260811T004239Z
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SUMMARY:Blank Canvas with Akiko Higashimura Q&A
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Premiere. Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) is an autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura\, the creator of Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls\, about her high school dream to become a comic book creator. Published in Japan from 2011 to 2015\, it inspired a live-action adaptation in 2025\, and Japan Society is honored now to present this film with original manga creator Akiko Higashimura joining us in-person for a Q&A and signing. \nHigh schooler Akiko (Mei Nagano) has big plans to become a popular manga creator before she even graduates\, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix\, she signs up for an art class\, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She’s in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn’t care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams! \nThe Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey manga is published in the US by Seven Seas Entertainment. \nDir. Kazuaki Seki\, 2025\, 126 min.\, DCP\, color\, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Mei Nagano\, Yo Oizumi. \nAbout Akiko Higashimura\nAkiko Higashimura (also known as ACCO Sensei) is a legendary manga artist\, known for best-seller works such as Princess Jellyfish (nominated for the Manga Taisho Award and winning the Kodansha Manga Award)\, Tokyo Tarareba Girls (nominated for the Manga Taisho Award and winning the Eisner Award for Best US Edition of International Material)\, and Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (winning the Manga Taisho Award and receiving the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival). Higashimura was born in 1975 in Miyazaki Prefecture. Influenced by shojo manga of the 1980s\, she aspired to become a manga artist from a young age. She debuted as a professional manga artist in manga magazine Bouquet Deluxe in 1999 with the short story Fruits Komori. Her first serialized work was Kisekae Yuka-chan in 2001\, published in the magazine Cookie. One of her first hits was Mama wa Tenparist in 2007\, selling over one million copies. \nSigning Details\nAkiko Higashimura will join us in the lobby following the screening to sign autographs and pose for pictures. Please bring copies of her manga from home or shikishi for signature. Books will not be sold at this event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/blank-canvas-with-akiko-higashimura-qa/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T210557Z
CREATED:20260818T204822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210557Z
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SUMMARY:Action开拍--Bilingual Documentary Theater at The Tank
DESCRIPTION:Emerging theatre artist Yuchen Ye will premiere her newest original work\, “ACTION\,” on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\, at 7pm at The Tank (312 W. 36th Street\, New York). Presented as part of LimeFest\, the bilingual documentary performance draws from family archives\, historical research\, and live storytelling to examine the intersections of war\, migration\, family\, and art. \n“When I was eighteen\, I discovered that my great-grandfather directed twenty-one films in 1930s China. Why did nobody ever tell me? Where can I find his films? What did he believe in as an artist? Now I step onstage\, searching through fragments for answers—in a world still falling apart.” \nPart investigation\, part performance\, “ACTION” follows Yuchen’s search to reconstruct the interrupted life of her great-grandfather\, a filmmaker whose artistic career was profoundly shaped by war and displacement. Blending live performance\, archival materials\, documentary footage\, audience interaction\, and bilingual storytelling\, the piece asks what it means to keep making art during war and migration. \nCreated and performed by Yuchen Ye\, the production is developed in collaboration with Gideon Lazarus\, Sheridan Merrick\, Alec Welhouse\, and Jieru Wang. “ACTION” connects one artist’s search to urgent questions facing our present moment: How do wars erase cultural memory? What does it mean to continue making art during political uncertainty and migration? Can performance become an act of historical repair? \nTickets to “ACTION” are currently on sale by visiting https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/action. \nYuchen Ye (she/her) is a Chinese-born\, New York–based interdisciplinary theatre-maker. Her theatre practice is rooted in real historical events and Chinese cultural memory\, integrating oral histories\, documentary materials\, and archival research to bring unheard stories from history to the stage. Through this practice\, she seeks to transform individual voices into a collective force for reflection and change. She is a recipient of the Contemporary Performance Award from Big Art Group and an alumna of Directors Lab North(Toronto\, Canada). Her work has been presented across China\, the U.K.\, and the U.S. MFA\, Sarah Lawrence College; BA\, Shanghai Theatre Academy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/action%e5%bc%80%e6%8b%8d-bilingual-documentary-theater-at-the-tank/
LOCATION:The Tank Theatre\, 312 W. 36 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T150119Z
CREATED:20260820T145931Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Legendary Sake Master: Fukushima Sake Free Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Meet Daishichi’s 10th-gen Master\, Shichiuemon Ohta! Join us for a curated tasting of 9 sakes from Fukushima\, Japan’s #1 award-winning region \n\n\n“Experience the Artistry of Fukushima”\nFrom award-winning expressions to the pioneering Kimoto method perfected by Daishichi Brewery\, you will experience the diverse\, centuries-old traditions that make Fukushima the pride of Japanese sake. \nDaishichi Sake Brewery\n– Myoka Rangyoku Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku Genshu\n– Minowamon Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo\n– Kimoto Umeshu\n– Junmai Kimoto Classic \nDaitengu Shuzo\n– Daitengu Tokubetsu Junmai Red Tengu\n– Daitengu Tokubetsu Junmai Green Karasu Tengu \nSuehiro Brewery\n– KEN Daiginjo\n– KIRA Ginjo\n– Yamahai Junmai Suehiro \n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Mr. Shichiuemon Ohta\, the 10th-generation President of Daishichi Brewery\, who will be joining us in person to share his expertise. \n\n\n\nFukushima\, the epicenter of Japanese sake\nFukushima won the most Gold Prizes at the Annual Japan Sake Awards 2026 for two consecutive years. Total 13 times in the history and Record Breaking! \n\n\n– Enjoy 10% discount on all Fukushima sake on the day.\n– Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are appreciated\n(Plans are subject to change)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-the-legendary-sake-master-fukushima-sake-free-tasting/
LOCATION:Union Square Wine & Spirits\, 140 4th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T173314Z
CREATED:20260817T033515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T173314Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Hungry Ghost Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Chinatown is hosting our annual Hungry Ghost Theater 盂蘭盆節. \n​Come be immersed into the tradition and world of Chinese Opera and more. Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival in Manhattan Chinatown with a very unique rare opportunity to see LIVE Chinese Opera and more! The Cantonese Opera team will be performing an excerpted of: The Legend of the Purple Hairpin (紫釵記) \n​Cantonese Opera Team:\nCamille Yeung 燕無雙\nMeeMee Chin 陳美美\nAllison Kuo\n+ LIVE Traditional Chinese Musicians \n​Drink Vendor:\nIced Cold Brew Honey Oolong Tea by: Dae Tea
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/second-annual-hungry-ghost-festival/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T155139Z
CREATED:20260819T155017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T155139Z
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SUMMARY:Kitsby Konbini
DESCRIPTION:For one afternoon\, we’re filling the studio with konbini-inspired treats from some of our favorite NYC bakers\, matcha + hojicha drinks by Kitsby! \nKitsby Konbini: Bake Sale & Café 🍮 \nFeaturing konbini inspired treats from:\n@ellyspastrynyc\n@simplynoms.ny\n@jijispatisserie\n@lovecookies.nyc\n@petitdough.nyc\n@rakuen.nyc\n@theburntoutpuff \nNEW! — onigiris by @gwynethyuma \nPlus drinks + desserts featuring @oishii.berry by @thekitsby! 🧋 \nSpecial thank you to @oishii.berry for the best strawberries in our lattes & desserts and @tastemoshi for some delicious chips! \n📅 Sat\, Aug 22 • 12–3PM\n📍 Kitsby Studio — 393 Broadway\, 5th Fl\n🎟️ FREE entry — RSVP on Partiful\, link in bio!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kitsby-konbini/
LOCATION:Kitsby\, 393 Broadway\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink,Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260717T125602Z
CREATED:20260717T125602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T125602Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan: A World of Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan: A World of Orchids returns to Queens Botanical Garden for a thirteenth year — this time with a new\, immersive installation and rare orchid species from the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. \nIn addition to vibrant orchid displays and installations by Taiwanese artists\, guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on cultural programming\, including workshops on Ikebana\, jelly flower art\, dough figurine art\, and orchid care\, plus traditional tea ceremonies\, and a Chinese diabolo demonstration. \n$8 Non-Members ($6 Seniors & Students\, $4 Children)  • FREE for Members • For all ages • Registration recommended; Walk-ins welcome • $15 Parking • Free hours suspended on Sunday
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-a-world-of-orchids/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main St\, New York\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260814T023135Z
CREATED:20260814T023135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T023135Z
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SUMMARY:NY Tea Ceremony "Savoring Matcha and Incense"
DESCRIPTION:Experience Kōshomō\, a rare chanoyu incense ritual\, followed by matcha in a quiet Obon gathering honoring memory\, season\, and stillness. \nThe world of chanoyu is filled with quiet pleasures: the beauty of seasonal flowers\, the fragrance of incense\, and a bowl of matcha shared together. \nAugust is the season of Obon in Japan—a time to remember and honor those who came before us. As incense has long been associated with prayer\, remembrance\, and reflection\, this gathering will feature a traditional chanoyu ritual called Kōshomō 香所望. \nIn Kōshomō\, incense prepared by the first guest is passed among the participants\, allowing everyone to appreciate its fragrance together. We will experience two different types of incense\, each with its own distinctive character. \nAs the fragrance gently fills the tearoom and quiets the mind\, the bowl of matcha that follows may feel even more vivid and meaningful. \nPlease join us for an intimate seasonal gathering of incense\, matcha\, and quiet reflection. \nDate: August 22\, 2026\n2 Times: 10:30am to 12:30pm or 2:30pm to 4:30pm\nLocation: Globus Washitsu\, 889 Broadway PHC\, New York\, NY 10003 \nDetail of this tea ritual \n1. Kōshomō(Incense Ritual) \n2. Tea Ritual \n\nTea ritual performance\nHow to drink matcha\nEach person has a cup of Matcha.\n\n3. Discussion time \n\nThe history of the Japanese tea ritual\nThe relationships between samurai and tea ceremony\nThe spirituality of tea ceremony\nIntroduction of the tools that we use\nQuestion and answer\n\n*The contents are subject to change. \n*If you have allergies\, vegetarianism\, or other dietary requirements\, please contact us at least three days prior to the tea ritual.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ny-tea-ceremony-savoring-matcha-and-incense/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260805T025253Z
CREATED:20260805T025253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T025253Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Foodways Workshop: BBQ Around Asia
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 15th anniversary\, Asian Foodways Workshop returns for a sizzling summer celebration: BBQ Around Asia! Our annual summer tradition invites you to explore the rich culinary traditions of Asia through live demonstrations\, cultural context\, and hands-on tasting. \nDr. Hsing-Lih Chou and Dr. Yi-Nian Lee\, joined by students from Overseas Chinese University of Taiwan\, take you on a mouthwatering journey across the continent: \n• Taiwan/China: Grilled Taiwanese Sausage and King Oyster Mushrooms\n• Korea: Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef BBQ)\n• Malaysia: Chicken Satay with Traditional Flavor \nWatch live cooking demos\, learn the cultural stories behind each dish\, and taste every recipe yourself. All supplies included! Check-in starts at 12:30 pm\, and the workshop starts at 1:30 pm.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-foodways-workshop-bbq-around-asia/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260820T142116Z
CREATED:20260820T141629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T142116Z
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SUMMARY:HAUS OF K x KOTRA: EVERYDAY IN NEW YORK POP-UP Lands in Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Curious? Korea’s most-loved beauty and lifestyle brands touch down in Downtown Brooklyn for two weeks only. Mark your calendar. \n\n\nSeoul doesn’t come to Brooklyn every day. For two weeks this August\, it does\, right here at HAUS OF K. \nKOTRA* New York is launching EVERYDAY IN NEW YORK\, a brand new pop-up series bringing curated Korean brands and experiences across the city\, one neighborhood at a time. HAUS OF K is the very first stop through Aug 30\, and once this lineup wraps\, it won’t reassemble here again. \nThis isn’t a beauty aisle. It’s a full walk through everyday Korean life\, skincare and clean beauty standing next to the tools and goods Korea actually reaches for at home.📌 Where: HAUS OF K\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201🎊 GRAND OPENING WEEKEND \n🗓️ Sat–Sun\, August 22–23\, 2026\n⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM\n🎁 First come\, first served. 500 gift bags each day. Limit one per person.**Come experience Korean beauty & lifestyle brands and celebrate our Grand Opening Weekend! ✨ \n\nBrand reps on-site\, hands-on demos\, and complimentary samples\, first come\, first served\, while supplies last.** Details subject to change.Skincare and Lifestyle \n\nI.st: a premium bio-cosmetic brand developed by BNC Korea\nASCEplus: Global No. 1 exosome cosmetic in top-tier dermatologist clinics\, now in your space\nDong-A: Korea’s iconic stationery and art supply maker since 1946\nDr. Ceuracle: derma science meets gentle\, effective formulas\nFarmstay: smart K-beauty loved in 80+ countries since 2008\nJIGOTT: nature-inspired comfort for tired skin\nLeafy: portable culinary torches and stoves for the fearless home cook\nLILLY COVER: AI-personalized skincare\, formulated in real time\nMIDHA: rice-based clean beauty\, rooted in a centuries-old ritual\nmixsoon: minimalist\, pure-ingredient skincare
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/haus-of-k-x-kotra-everyday-in-new-york-pop-up-lands-in-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Haus of K\, 345 Adams Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beauty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T225400
DTSTAMP:20260731T180221Z
CREATED:20260731T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180221Z
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SUMMARY:Film: My Daughter Is a Zombie (좀비딸)
DESCRIPTION:My Daughter Is a Zombie (좀비딸)\nFriday\, August 21st\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nDirector: Pil Gam-Sung \nSynopsis: “My daughter is a zombie—the last remaining zombie in the world.” \nJung-hwan\, a zookeeper who specializes in caring for fierce wild animals\, spends his days bickering with his teenage daughter Su-a\, an aspiring dancer with boundless passion. \nWhen Su-a becomes infected with a zombie virus that has spread across the globe\, Jung-hwan takes her to Eunbong-ri\, a quiet seaside village where his mother\, Bamsoon\, lives\, determined to protect her at all costs. \nAs society grows increasingly intent on identifying and isolating the infected\, Jung-hwan begins to notice signs that Su-a may still retain part of her humanity. She seems to understand human speech\, responds to the dance she once loved\, and even reacts to the sting of her grandmother Bamsoon’s trusty backscratcher. \nRefusing to give up on his daughter\, Jung-hwan draws on his years of experience as a tiger keeper and embarks on an unconventional mission: training his zombie daughter in the hope of bringing her back to herself. \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-my-daughter-is-a-zombie-%ec%a2%80%eb%b9%84%eb%94%b8/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T002440Z
CREATED:20260819T002440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002440Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
DESCRIPTION:Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s\, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style\, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums\, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres\, sometimes in the same song. After being taught the instrument by his mother at age four\, Jake became a local phenom\, performing on his own and in a local group Pure Heart. Early in his solo career he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. Since then\, Jake has gone on to play the world’s most venerable venues\, from The Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House and The N.O. Jazz Fests and collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians\, including Yo-Yo Ma\, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones\, Jimmy Buffett\, Jack Johnson\, Bette Midler\, Ziggy Marley\, Sonny Landreth\, Billy Strings\, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Shimabukuro has also won his share of awards and\, just a few years ago he was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member for the National Council on the Arts. \nOne strong thread that runs through much of Shimabukuro’s work is that of collaboration. From the Trio album to Jake & Friends to Grateful and beyond\, Shimabukuro thrives in the ability to feed off and inspire his fellow musicians. For his brand-new project Blues Experience\, Shimabukuro joins forces with his friend\, drumming legend and founding member of Fleetwood Mac\, Mick Fleetwood\, to create a fresh new take on the Blues. “I’ve always wanted to do a Blues album and when Mick and I started talking about working together\, I thought who better to work with than Mick Fleetwood?” The result is something exhilarating and unique\, as these two titans of their instruments reinterpret some of the greatest songs written by some of their favorite songwriters in a Blues setting. \nIt’s a union whose roots go back to the late 1990s when a young Shimabukuro met and played with Fleetwood at the Hawaiian Music Awards ceremony along with singer songwriter Kenny Loggins. It wasn’t until a few years ago\, that the two were reconnected by a mutual friend at a Fleetwood Mac reunion concert in Nashville. That night\, the seeds of the collaboration were planted at Fleetwood’s suggestion. Not long thereafter the two convened along with Jake’s touring bassist Jackson Waldhoff and keyboard player Michael Grande to start work on a new studio album in Maui. Mark Johnstone from The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band plays keys on two songs\, “Need Your Love So Bad\,” and “Rockin’ In The Free World.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-evening-with-jake-shimabukuro/
LOCATION:Sony Hall\, 235 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T043424Z
CREATED:20260814T043424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T043424Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Village Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, August 21st at the Japan Village Courtyard for a vibrant evening of refreshing beer\, food\, and live performances\, and vendors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!🏮🍢 \nPerformers Lineup:\n@ayanocat\n@fune_kitagawa\n@mari___aoki \n📍Japan Village Courtyard\n🗓️Friday\, August 21st\n⏰ 4-8 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-village-night-market-2/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T015105Z
CREATED:20260804T015105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T015105Z
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SUMMARY:Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories
DESCRIPTION:🔥🎭 Mekong NYC Presents: Campfire Stories 🎭🔥 \nJoin us for our annual Summer Community Event! Our fourteen Summer Youth have spent the past few weeks writing their own screenplay\, designing backdrops\, and rehearsing their hearts out. \nCome see their hard work come to life through a live play performance\, plus a fashion showcase. \n📅 August 21\, 2026\n🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Serviam Hall\, 2848 Bainbridge Ave\, Bronx\, NY 10458 \nCome support our youth and celebrate their creativity! See you around the campfire.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mekong-nyc-presents-campfire-stories/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260811T013628Z
CREATED:20260811T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013628Z
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SUMMARY:Resonance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Resonance is a 2 hr immersive show at the roulette in Brooklyn: walk into a night market of vendors\, games\, and hands on activations that builds straight into a full dance performance exploring AAPI+ and queer identity through street and club dance\, jazz\, and contemporary. Come experience all of it! \nLocation: The Roulette\, Brooklyn @roulette_intermedium\nDates: Aug 21\, 6pm | Aug 22\, 3:30p & 6:30p\nPrice: Tickets start at $35\, price goes up Aug 7 \nGet your tickets now (link in bio) \nPhoto by @lipyanskiy_photo\nCostumes @adhdesigns5
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/resonance-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260820T155339Z
CREATED:20260820T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T155339Z
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SUMMARY:Art Hirahara Trio
DESCRIPTION:Live at Mezzrow \n\nFri Aug 21\nSets at 9:00PM &10:30PM \nArt Hirahara / Piano \n\n\n\nGary Wang / Bass \nJay Sawyer / Drums
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-hirahara-trio-2/
LOCATION:Mezzrow\, 163 West 10th Street\, Basement\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Film: The Wailing (곡성)
DESCRIPTION:The Wailing (곡성)\nThursday\, August 20th\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nDirector: Na Hong-jin \nSynopsis: Never be deceived. \nThe bait has been taken. \nA quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases are the result of mass wild mushroom poisoning\, rumors quickly spread that the stranger is responsible for everything that has happened. \nPolice officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) begins to believe the rumors after meeting a woman known only as Moo-myeong (Chun Woo-hee)\, who claims to have witnessed the events firsthand. \nWhen his daughter Hyo-jin starts exhibiting symptoms similar to those of the victims\, Jong-goo becomes desperate. Determined to save her\, he confronts the outsider and seeks the help of the shaman Il-gwang (Hwang Jung-min). \nBut as the mystery deepens\, Jong-goo finds himself drawn into a terrifying battle between faith\, fear\, and the unknown… \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-the-wailing-%ea%b3%a1%ec%84%b1/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Nice Places by Vincent Chu
DESCRIPTION:Pre-purchase your copy of the featured title to guarantee your signed copy! This helps ensure that everyone who wants a book goes home with one\, in case we sell out at the event.\n\nABOUT THE BOOK \nPhilosophical\, tender\, and hilariously observed\, NICE PLACES subverts the “go find yourself” travel story\, unpacking our shared desire for meaning\, connection\, and a true place in the world. \nWhen Georgie quits his job at Oats Technologies to travel the world for one year\, he hopes to escape the daily existential discomfort of corporate life. But after a meditation guru robs him on his way to the airport\, he awakens in a guest house in the rundown yet vibrant Panhandle neighborhood of his own city. \nAlone with his phone and a desperate urge to assure his friends and family all is well\, Georgie shares a photo of “authentic” boat noodles. To his surprise\, everyone loves the post and believes he is overseas. Ant\, a mixed media artist from Berlin\, proposes a collaboration. With her vision and the help of a charming cast of guests and locals\, Georgie’s unlikely adventures unravel in ways he never imagined. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nVincent Chu is author of the debut novel Nice Places (Forest Avenue Press\, 2026) and story collection Like a Champion (7.13 Books\, 2018). His fiction has appeared in Muumuu House\, STILL Magazine\, Pithead Chapel\, PANK Magazine and elsewhere. Vincent is a Hambidge Fellow\, former Headlands Center for the Arts Affiliate Artist\, and Pushcart Prize nominee. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Vincent lives in Oakland\, California. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nEd Lin\, a native New Yorker of Taiwanese and Chinese descent\, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards. His new book\, The Dead Can’t Make a Living\, is the latest in the Taipei Night Market mystery series published by Soho Crime. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife\, actress Cindy Cheung\, and son.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-nice-places-by-vincent-chu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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