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SUMMARY:The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Dan Lie\, Memory Stick ou Pau de Memória\, 2015. (Image: Edouard Fraipont) \nThe Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean is the first exhibition in New York City to center the artistic production of the Asian diaspora in the region from the 1940s to the present. Focusing on postwar and contemporary art\, the exhibition showcases the work of twenty-seven artists from fourteen countries working in a range of artistic mediums including painting\, sculpture\, performance\, photography\, and video\, to shed light into strategies and themes that resonate across a wide array of Asian diasporic practice throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. \nThe exhibition embraces and performs the multiple and interrelated meanings embedded in the notion of appearance\, inspired by Japanese Brazilian artist Lydia Okumura’s 1975 print by the same title. From acts of appearing and becoming visible—including different types of apparitions—to the idea of impressions and physical resemblance\, artists in the show grapple with the complexities of negotiating (in)visibility\, revisiting and remaking family archives and stories\, and engaging and reconfiguring spiritual practices. The show also addresses abstraction as a formal strategy linked to language\, the senses\, and the body in the context of the Americas’ postwar art. \nConceived as an appearance in and of itself\, the show sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences and artistic trajectories of Asian diasporic subjects and collectives across Latin America and the Caribbean\, casting them as both grounded in their particular context and constitutive of broader transnational histories. \nTo accompany the show\, we will present a series of public programs and publish a catalogue. \nThis exhibition is co-curated by Tie Jojima\, associate curator and manager of Exhibitions at Americas Society in New York\, and Yudi Rafael\, independent curator and researcher based in São Paulo\, Brazil.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-appearance-art-of-the-asian-diaspora-in-latin-america-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Americas Society/Council of the Americas\, 680 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
DESCRIPTION:Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American\,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis\, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated identity in America as a set of situated practices and institutional structures amidst transnational diasporas\, racial phantasms\, and political imaginaries.\n\nPresenting over 90 artists and collectives\, Legacies is the first institutional survey exhibition focusing on artists of Asian descent who were based in New York City.\n\n\nLegacies features works – paintings\, drawings\, sculpture\, and new media\, among other mediums – that serve to complicate the idea of defining “Asian American art” as singular and static through the lens of art history\, cultural studies\, and sociology. Recognizing that “identity-based” categories of art are bound to the dominant racial ideology and political narrative of a nation\, the exhibition instead focuses on a multiplicity of subjectivities\, political horizons\, and artistic expressions to interrogate life in America.\n\nIn addition to aesthetic concerns such as figuration\, abstraction and materiality\, the exhibition tracks how these artists addressed migration\, displacement\, racism\, cultural autonomy\, Western imperialism\, societal violence\, and representations of sexuality and gender through the decades.\n\nLegacies also constellates three key artist collectives and organizations: Godzilla: Asian American Art Network; the Basement Workshop; and Asian American Arts Centre. All three organizations were artistic\, social\, and political hubs for diasporic Asian artists in New York that intersected with other marginalized communities.\n\nThe exhibition also features newly commissioned installations\, including a large-scale Washington Square Windows installation by new-media artist Shu Lea Cheang connected to the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking film\, Fresh Kill (1994).\n\nFilmmaker Rea Tajiri presents an assemblage sculpture that expands on her groundbreaking History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige (1991)\, a meditation on her family history and Japanese and Japanese American internment during World War II.\n\nOrganized by Howie Chen\, Curator at 80WSE\, Jayne Cole Southard\, PhD.\, CUNY\, and christina ong\, PhD. \n \nProduced by Jon Huron\, 80WSE.  Gini Yu Pei Lee\, Curatorial Assistant. Gracia Brown and Daniella Occhineri\, Research Assistants. Kate Edelson\, Exhibition Registrar.\n \nThe exhibition’s presentation is made possible by Teiger Foundation.  \n\nSpecial thanks for the support of the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, Squid Frames\, CHENZO.STUDIO\, and Fales Library and Special Collections. Equipment provided in part by Lower East Side Ecology Center and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.\n\n\nImage credit:  Bridge Magazine Vol. 1 No. 6. New York: Basement Workshop\, 1972
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-legacies-asian-american-art-movements-in-new-york-city-1969-2001/
LOCATION:80WSE\, 80 Washington Square East\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History,In Person,Reception
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SUMMARY:Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
DESCRIPTION:Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) returns to Broadway alongside Helen J Shen in the new romantic musical comedy MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.  A New York Times Critics’ Pick \nInside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul\, Oliver lives a happily quiet life\, listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3\, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow Helperbot neighbor Claire asks to borrow his charger\, what starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship\, a surprising adventure\, and maybe even…love? \nWinner of the Richard Rodgers Award\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet. Helmed by visionary director and Tony Award® winner Michael Arden (Parade\, Once on This Island)\, with a dazzling scenic design by Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book\, music\, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is a fresh\, original musical about the small things that make any life worth living.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/broadway-maybe-happy-ending/
LOCATION:Belasco Theatre\, 111 West 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel\, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. \nExcerpt from Patel’s artist statement: \n“Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes\, flowing dresses and festivity of these moments made me feel joyful; I felt as though the colors were speaking to me…I often draw and paint things that I see in my everyday surroundings\, personal experiences\, and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature\, the passage of time\, and the retention and rejection of memory. My work often takes the form of visual studies and drawings that I work on for months as a time. This process helps me understand colors and patterns\, which then allows me to transfer my ideas to large-scale paintings and public projects.” \nFor inquiries\, please email info@cueartfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-avani-patel-connection-2/
LOCATION:Evercore Partners\, 55 East 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T080000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel\, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. \nExcerpt from Patel’s artist statement: \n“Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes\, flowing dresses and festivity of these moments made me feel joyful; I felt as though the colors were speaking to me…I often draw and paint things that I see in my everyday surroundings\, personal experiences\, and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature\, the passage of time\, and the retention and rejection of memory. My work often takes the form of visual studies and drawings that I work on for months as a time. This process helps me understand colors and patterns\, which then allows me to transfer my ideas to large-scale paintings and public projects.” \nFor inquiries\, please email info@cueartfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-avani-patel-connection/
LOCATION:Evercore Partners\, 55 East 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20241127T131632Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present
DESCRIPTION:Pace University Art Gallery presents Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present\, in collaboration with Blasian March. \nThe show features the work of three contemporary photographers Stas Ginzburg\, Josh Pacheco\, and Cindy Trinh\, who have extensively documented Blasian March. Their work is presented alongside historic images from the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests\, which they drew from the George Stephanopoulos Collection of news photography at Pace. The exhibition also includes selections by Blasian March founder Rohan Zhou-Lee\, highlighting works by an additional 17 contemporary documentarians and nine historic photojournalists. The curatorial team also includes independent curator Sophia Ma\, Professor Sarah Cunningham\, the gallery director at Pace\, and Pace student Hannah Arias ’26\, the Amelia A. Gould Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Creative Arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/critical-connections-protest-photography-past-present/
LOCATION:Art Gallery at Pace University\, 41 Park Row\, 1st floor\, Spruce Street entrance\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20250312T135821Z
CREATED:20241125T115814Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Who is in our corner when we need help?\nWho do we call on when we are down?\nWho backs us up when we are cornered?\nIn Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American Art Movements. This companion exhibition to Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) at New York University’s 80WSE Gallery\, invites five artists of the three key art collectives and organizations featured in Legacies to show alongside five non-Asian American artists who supported their work and growth over the years. These relationships range from recently made friendships to lifelong partnerships and even marriage: Kathleen Foster joins Ching Ming Cheung; Charles Luce joins Helen Oji; Howardena Pindell joins Arlan Huang; Shellyne Rodriguez joins Tomie Arai; and Arleen Schloss joins Nina Kuo. To highlight AAAC’s collection and its ongoing solidarity-building\, In Our Corner presents five works by non-Asian American artists from the collection\, Columbia Fiero\, Kitty Katz\, Donald Lipski\, Eva Mantell\, and Sepp Seitz. As the hosting institution for In Our Corner\, Think!Chinatown’s commission of Black Gotham’s Grand Rising and its inclusion in the show demonstrates the organization’s ongoing exchange and collaboration with communities of color. Through interviews and writings from the artists\, In Our Corner highlights these bonds and explores how artist collectives/organizations intersected and fostered connections. \nNovember 16\, 2024 – March 2025 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\, 3-5PM \nThink!Chinatown’s Studio – 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY 10002 \nPhoto Credit “Untitled” by Sepp Seitz
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-in-our-corner-exchanges-in-the-asian-american-art-movements-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Chinatown!Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T180000
DTSTAMP:20241202T053740Z
CREATED:20241118T093210Z
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SUMMARY:The Film Lab Presents: Season 18 Premieres Nationwide on TV on Dec 1st
DESCRIPTION:The Film Lab (also known as the Asian American Film Lab) is excited to announce the nationwide premiere of the 18th season of Film Lab Presents\, hosted by Jennifer Betit Yen\, airing Sundays starting December 1. This season will showcase the exceptional talent from the 2024 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition\, bringing diverse voices and stories to over one million viewers across the country. \nThe 2024 Film Lab Presents will broadcast on CrossingsTV via Comcast and Spectrum in\nChicago\, Minneapolis-St. Paul\, Houston\, Los Angeles\, New York\, Sacramento-Fresno\, San\nFrancisco\, Seattle\, and Washington\, D.C. at 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (local time). In Dallas\, Texas\, it will air on The Asian Channel from 9:30 p.m.-10 p.m. CT. \nNew York         Spectrum Channel 1519 (Charter)   Sundays 6pm to 6:30pm \nOther Markets:https://www.crossingstv.com/programming/weekly-schedule/ https://www.crossingstv.com/coverage-map-all-markets/ \nEpisode Lineup:\n● December 1 – Film Lab Presents Practical Dreamer\n● December 8 – Film Lab Presents Blueprints of Imagination (featuring Hey Ladies)\n● December 15 – Film Lab Presents The Dreamer’s Dilemma\n● December 22 – Film Lab Presents From Fantasy to Function\n● December 29 – Film Lab Presents Dreams with a Deadline\n● January 5\, 2025 – Film Lab Presents The Practical Visionary
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-film-lab-presents-season-18-premieres-nationwide-on-tv-on-dec-1st/
LOCATION:On Television / Cable
CATEGORIES:Television,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20241127T132738Z
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SUMMARY:Thea Guanzon celebrates A MONSOON RISING at B&N Union Square
DESCRIPTION:B&N Union Square in New York City welcomes Thea Guanzon to celebrate A MONSOON RISING on Tuesday\, December 10th at 6PM.\n\n\nJoin Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City on Tuesday\, December 10th at 6PM as we welcome New York Times and internationally bestselling author Thea Guanzon to celebrate her new book A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition). In this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars\, prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance\, magical adventures\, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world. \nThea will be joined by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Alex Aster and Ava Reid\, and the discussion will be moderated by writer Katie Wu. \nBONUS: Your ticket includes a copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition\, which features sprayed edges with stenciled artwork\, exclusive endpapers\, and special design features. This edition also contains new material from the author\, in the form of letters between Alaric and Talasyn! \nWe will also have a limited amount of exclusive Enemies and Lovers tote bags\, available on a first come\, first served basis. Limit ONE per person.  \n…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. \nTo make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees\, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket\, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment\, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders. \n  \n\nBarnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.\n\n  \nTICKETING INFORMATION\nBook Admission – $34.89 (Admission + one copy of A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition) + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: \nA ticket PER PERSON includes: \n\nOne copy of A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition) (out `12/10/24).\n\n\nAdmission to the event space and signing line with Thea Guanzon\, Alex Aster and Ava Reid.\n\n  \nAuthors will NOT pose for photos. Photos are welcome from your seat during the discussion and your place in the signing line. \nEach author will sign and personalize (name only) ONE book and sign (signature only) an additional TWO books per person. \nAny gifts for the authors will be collected prior to the signing line. \nPlease arrive by 6PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to meet the authors. \n  \nGUIDELINES\nNo large bags will be permitted into the event. \nNo memorabilia will be signed at this event. \nTicket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:30 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in. \nDue to health and safety and space limitations\, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space. \nPlease note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. \nAll event guidelines are subject to change. \nIf you have any additional questions\, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810. \n  \nREFUNDS\nAttendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time. \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, Barnes & Noble – Union Square will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup. \nShould this event be canceled\, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nABOUT A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition):\nAfter a lifetime of war\, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however\, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together\, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act\, can she trust him\, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others? \nAs the master of the Shadowforged Legion\, Alaric has trained for battle all his life\, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning\, he needs to focus on the greater threat—the Moonless Dark\, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it\, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father’s more sinister schemes\, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness\, tempting both his loyalties and his desires. \nThe Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what—and who—to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything. \nABOUT Thea Guanzon: \nThea Guanzon holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies\, with a specialization in international Politics and Peace Studies. When she’s not writing\, she can be found traveling\, running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign\, or fangirling over villains. She currently resides in Metro Manila\, Philippines. The Hurricane Wars is her first novel. \nABOUT Alex Aster: \nAlex Aster is a #1 New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as an internationally bestselling author and one of the most followed novelists on social media. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania\, where she studied creative writing\, and is also the author of the critically acclaimed Emblem Island series. Explore the world of Lightlark at asterverse.com. \nABOUT Ava Reid: \nAva Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning\, Lady Macbeth\, Juniper & Thorn\, and The Wolf and the Woodsman. Her books have been published in over fourteen territories. She lives in the New York area. Follow her on Instagram at @avasreid and find her online at tumblr.com/avasreid.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/thea-guanzon-celebrates-a-monsoon-rising-at-bn-union-square/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 2289 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T220000
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SUMMARY:What Is Cultural Appropriation?
DESCRIPTION:In recent headline news\, actor Simu Liu called out a boba tea company for cultural appropriation saying “There’s an issue of taking something that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote-unquote ‘making it better\,’” \nThe comment generated a lot of feedback from consumers who then chimed in to add their thoughts on what cultural appropriation\, especially in food\, actually means. \nJoin us for a lively discussion with Bay Area brand founders on what their thoughts are on cultural appropriation. \nAbout the Speakers \nOlivia Chen\, co-founder and CMO of Twrl Milk Tea\, is a creative entrepreneur passionate about community building\, storytelling and marketing. An expert in guerrilla marketing\, Olivia has a proven track record in developing brand stories with focus on optimizing messaging\, effective marketing mix\, and maximizing sales conversion. She is passionate about creating positive change and growth while sharing her Taiwanese culture and traditions\, especially Boba Milk Tea\, with the world. Chen holds a B.S. from University of California\, Berkeley\, Haas Business School and an MBA/MA from University of Pennsylvania\, The Wharton School and The Lauder Institute. She led global and domestic product marketing teams at Estee Lauder (Clinique\, Donna Karan Cosmetics\, and Origins) and is a former publicist for Amazon and New York Times bestselling authors. In her spare time\, Olivia is an avid baker and bento creator. \nAruna Lee\, a South Korean native and former Buddhist nun\, founded Volcano Kimchi in 2014 in the heart of San Francisco. Specializing in vegan\, organic kimchi and Korean-inspired fermented foods\, Volcano Kimchi reflects Aruna’s passion for sustainability\, health\, and community. Rooted in her deep values\, Aruna emphasizes high-quality\, eco-friendly ingredients to craft wholesome\, flavorful ferments. Beyond food\, her work is about connection—nurturing a sense of togetherness through the shared love of nourishing meals. Volcano Kimchi isn’t just a business; it’s Lee’s way of promoting health\, sustainability\, and community\, one delicious jar at a time. \nJaneen and Rodrigo Cruz\, the husband-and-wife team behind Kuali. They say: “Our story is rooted in love—for each other\, for our culture\, and for the flavors that remind us of home.” Janeen\, the daughter of Mexican immigrants from El Ejido Hermosillo\, Baja California\, and Rodrigo\, who grew up in the bustling heart of Mexico City\, met over a shared passion for food and tradition. For Rodrigo\, the kitchen is a sacred space where he reconnects with his mamá\, Mely\, and relives memories of México with every dish. It’s where he recreates the vibrant salsas he grew up with—the same flavors that captured Janeen’s heart. As a first-generation Mexican-American\, she hadn’t tasted anything like it: a salsa that truly tasted like México. “In 2020\, with the world at a standstill\, we felt inspired to bring the soulful\, authentic taste of Mexico to the U.S. We couldn’t find anything that captured the bold\, unapologetic flavors we cherish\, so we started Kuali right here in our kitchen in Oakland. Now\, we’re thrilled to share that taste with you\, a taste that makes you say\, ‘esto es México.’ For us\, salsa is life. It’s more than just a condiment; it’s the heart of our table\, our heritage\, and our everyday meals. When you open a jar of Kuali salsa\, you’re tasting the magic that brings us together—our culture\, our story\, and the passion we pour into every batch.” \nModerator: Michele Meow
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-is-cultural-appropriation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20241219T161306Z
CREATED:20241216T092138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161306Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Market: Chinatown Forever
DESCRIPTION:Chinatown Forever\nDecember 11-24 | Canal Street Market\nCanal Street Market is sadly closing its doors on December 29\, 2024 after opening eight years ago. Support the Market and its vendors at its Chinatown Forever event now until Christmas Eve. Open daily from 11 am – 7 pm\, and 11 am – 4 pm on Christmas Eve.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/holiday-market-chinatown-forever/
LOCATION:Canal Street Market\, 265 Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person,Shopping
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241210T075634Z
CREATED:20241210T075634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T075634Z
UID:10000447-1733904000-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Martial Law Implications for South Korea and the U.S.-Korea Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program that explores recent political events in South Korea\, including a brief history of martial law in Korea\, the events leading up to the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s decision to invoke Martial Law\, the National Assembly’s counter-action\, and the long term consequences of the episode. How will this affect Korea’s domestic politics\, the U.S.-ROK Alliance relationship\, and inter-Korean relations? The expert panel includes Michelle Ye Hee Lee\, Tokyo bureau chief for The Washington Post\, covering Japan and the Koreas\, and Aram Hur\, the Kim Koo Chair in Korean Studies and Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Fletcher School\, Tufts University\, in conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado and policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/martial-law-implications-for-south-korea-and-the-u-s-korea-relationship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000
DTSTAMP:20241210T074231Z
CREATED:20241210T074231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T074231Z
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SUMMARY:Regarding Repatriation: Museums and Native Communities Today
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about the 2024 revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)\, including its effects on museums and Native communities featuring Danyelle Means\, Director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe\, NM and co-curator of the Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center’s (KHC) 2019-20 exhibition\, Survivance and Sovereignty on Turtle Island: Engaging with Contemporary Native American Art. \nPhoto Credit: Shutterstock / Tammy Kelly
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/regarding-repatriation-museums-and-native-communities-today-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20241210T204653Z
CREATED:20241210T201642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T204653Z
UID:10000462-1733929200-1733932800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Embracing Balance and Meaning During the Holidays & New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for December LEAP Connect session with Israa Nasir. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of the holiday season or the pressure to “start strong” in the New Year? Join us for an empowering workshop that tackles the cycle of toxic productivity—the relentless drive to always do more—and learn how to embrace balance\, intentionality\, and meaningful living during this festive yet challenging time. \nLed by Israa Nasir\, psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World that Always Demands More\, this session will help you: \n\nIdentify the signs and impact of toxic productivity\, especially during the holidays.\nShift from overcommitting and perfectionism to intentional\, values-driven living.\nLearn practical tools to set boundaries\, embrace imperfection\, and create space for rest and joy.\nReflect on your year and craft a meaningful vision for the New Year without falling into the “all-or-nothing” trap.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/embracing-balance-and-meaning-during-the-holidays-new-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTSTAMP:20241206T004523Z
CREATED:20241125T073022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T004523Z
UID:10000363-1733936400-1733940000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:From Past Prejudice to Present Policy: The Impact of Land Ownership Exclusion Laws on Diverse Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Committee of 100 and APA Justice for an insightful discussion on the troubling resurgence of alien land laws — historically discriminatory policies that are reemerging in state legislatures across the U.S. Originally designed to prevent non-citizens\, particularly those from AAPI communities\, from owning property\, these laws are now being reframed as safeguards to national resources. We will discuss whether these laws properly address national security concerns or whether they are merely a pretext that infringes upon civil rights and liberties under the guise of protection. \nOur panel of legal experts and advocates will delve into the history of alien land laws\, examine their renewed impact on vulnerable communities and discuss key cases\, including a bill recently introduced in Florida. Whether you’re a policymaker\, legal professional\, journalist\, or concerned citizen\, this event is essential for anyone committed to upholding justice and equity in America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-past-prejudice-to-present-policy-the-impact-of-land-ownership-exclusion-laws-on-diverse-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241130T124411Z
CREATED:20241130T123639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T124411Z
UID:10000386-1733940000-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinese Banquet Dinner to Benefit Immigrant Social Services
DESCRIPTION:The Immigrant Social Services Benefit Dinner is our signature fundraising event for the year. The funds raised will support our work to care for\, invest in\, and build up community in Chinatown and the Lower East Side–- from our work with students in afterschool programs\, our engagement activities with immigrant parents\, seniors\, local educators and artists\, our leadership on substance misuse prevention via the stewardship of the Chinatown360° Coalition to hiring home-grown young adults as staff members to work and serve in the community. \nThis year’s theme is Co-Creating Possibilities for the Chinatown Community and we are honored to celebrate distinguished community leaders\, who exemplify a standard of excellence and community spirit which we\, at ISS\, strive to achieve: Po-Ling Ng\, CPC Assistant Executive Director and Open Door Senior Center Director William Wang\, AVP Asian Market Development\, Healthfirst Casey Chan\, the first Chinese American female firefighter in the FDNY and Sarinya Srisakul\, the first Asian American female firefighter in the FDNY Bloom Li\, actor With performances by Kiwanis Club for Community Care NYC Lion Dance Troupe and Stuyvesant Music Outreach League. \nFunds raised from this event will support our work with students\, elders\, and multi-generational families to access their own strength and thrive despite the barriers they face.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-banquet-dinner-to-benefit-immigrant-social-services/
LOCATION:House of Joy\, 28 Pell Street\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala,In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTSTAMP:20241125T104132Z
CREATED:20241125T104132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T104132Z
UID:10000371-1733943600-1733947200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series Filipino and Black Shared Resistance in Music: From the Blues Through Hip Hop (3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series\, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars.\nIn this webinar\, we will be joined by Dr. Melvin Villaver\, Jr. to discuss Filipino and Black communities and their shared resistance in music.\nFilipinos and Black Americans have historically performed solidarity through music. From the early histories of Filipino labor ports to the rise of Filipinos in hip hop\, Black music has been a transformative space for Filipino musicians to resist colonial logics and thrive in Western society. Join us to learn more about the shared resistance of Filipino and Black Americans in music from the Blues through Hip Hop. \nMelvin Earl Villaver\, Jr. is a Hip Hop artist and scholar\, honing his expertise in both Blues Epistemology and music production. He earned his Ph.D. in American Studies from Purdue University in August 2023 and currently serves as an Assistant Professor\, jointly appointed in Audio Technology and Global Black Studies at Clemson University. With nearly two decades of experience in music production and songwriting\, Dr. Villaver rigorously blends the practical nuances of Black musical technical skill with the rich theoretical and historical foundations of Black music studies in his research and teaching.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apida-hip-hop-scholars-webinar-series-filipino-and-black-shared-resistance-in-music-from-the-blues-through-hip-hop-3-of-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20241210T114559Z
CREATED:20241210T114559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T114559Z
UID:10000453-1733943600-1733949000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Music: Chloe Flower
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower‘s holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star\, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors in front of the President of the United States as she is accompanying the likes of Cardi B. Beyond a litany of unforgettable performances\, she has released original music at a prolific pace in between composing for films\, television series\, and major brand campaigns. Simultaneously\, she has earned widespread recognition for her efforts to fight human trafficking and support music education. As a powerful force in music\, she maintains complete creative control\, directing every aspect of her vision.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-chloe-flower/2024-12-11/1/
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241202T172902Z
CREATED:20241202T172148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172902Z
UID:10000391-1733947200-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Tsuru for Solidarity's National Call to Action Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a meeting regarding the incoming administration’s plans to use the armed forces to round up\, mass incarcerate\, and deport millions of immigrants using the Japanese American incarceration as their blueprint. Join Tsuru for Solidarity for a Japanese American National Call to Action Meeting on Wednesday\, December 11th at 5pm PT/8pm ET! \nTsuru for Solidarity was founded on the principle that our community will not stand by while other communities are targeted\, as our people were during WWII. Now is the time to join our movement for resistance. You can support in both big and small ways! \nPlease register in advance for this meeting on zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlce-vqjwsH92HoovOFDU085C5b-qos2Ew After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tsuru-for-solidaritys-national-call-to-action-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T213000
DTSTAMP:20241209T034729Z
CREATED:20241202T034736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T034729Z
UID:10000388-1733947200-1733952600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Cold War Memories and Asian American Poetry
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how Asian Amer. subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia.\n\n\nCold War Memories and Asian American Poetry\nIn this session we will explore how Asian American subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia. Focusing in particular on the long afterlives of U.S. militarism in Korea and Southeast Asia from 1945-1975\, we will read and discuss four short poems by contemporary Asian American writers of Korean\, Vietnamese\, Hmong\, and Lao descent\, all of whom grapple with intergenerational memories of imperial violence in their homelands. This session will involve discussion among participants. \nOur instructor\, Adhy Kim (He/They)\, is an assistant professor in the Literatures in English Department and Asian American Studies Program at Cornell University. They are broadly interested in how Asian/American literature intersects with multiple imperial histories across Asia\, the Pacific\, and North America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cold-war-memories-and-asian-american-poetry/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T230000
DTSTAMP:20241210T114559Z
CREATED:20241210T114559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T114559Z
UID:10000454-1733952600-1733958000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Music: Chloe Flower
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower‘s holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star\, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors in front of the President of the United States as she is accompanying the likes of Cardi B. Beyond a litany of unforgettable performances\, she has released original music at a prolific pace in between composing for films\, television series\, and major brand campaigns. Simultaneously\, she has earned widespread recognition for her efforts to fight human trafficking and support music education. As a powerful force in music\, she maintains complete creative control\, directing every aspect of her vision.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-chloe-flower/2024-12-11/2/
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20241210T101914Z
CREATED:20241210T101914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T101914Z
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SUMMARY:Opera: Pauchi Sasaki Presents ARTEMIS
DESCRIPTION:The New Latin Wave brings their popular Latine Composers Showcase to the Atrium for four nights only with some of New York’s most unique Latine voices. Composer-performer\, Latina-Japanese\, Pauchi Sasaki presents another installment of her opera ARTEMIS\, a multi-year project inspired by NASA’s program to bring the first woman to the Moon’s surface in 2026. Known for her interdisciplinary approach\, integrating musical composition with multimedia performance\, new technologies\, and self-designed instruments\, Pauchi explores the relationship and tensions between the female body\, metal\, technology\, futurism and power. ARTEMIS aims to celebrate and bring light to this milestone in women’s history in our pursuit of knowledge and new discoveries. This opera is envisioned as a transcultural coven\, a rite of passage where the voices of women from all cultures and times resonate and are amplified. \n\nPhoto by Musuk Nolte\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with New Latin Wave
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opera-pauchi-sasaki-presents-artemis/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000
DTSTAMP:20241208T054010Z
CREATED:20241208T033430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T054010Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Free Afghanistan: A Conversation with Saad Mohseni and Sophie Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking talk around Afghanistan’s evolving identity\, the impact of tech amid isolation\, and a path for its future.\n\n\nAsia Society and Rest of World invite you to join a thought-provoking conversation between Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni and Rest of World founder Sophie Schmidt\, celebrating the release of his new memoir Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul. \nSaad’s firsthand account provides a rare insider’s perspective on the recent history of Afghanistan and the role of independent media. With the return of the Taliban and shifting US priorities abroad\, his story is more timely and important than ever. This discussion will explore Afghanistan’s evolving identity\, the impact of technology amid increasing isolation\, and the role of global actors in shaping its future. \n  \n5:30 pm Discussion and Q&A \n6:30 pm Reception \n  \nThis event is invitation only. Please contact Rest of World if you would like to bring additional guests. \nSaad Mohseni was born in London to Afghan parents in 1966 and lived in Japan\, Australia\, Uzbekistan\, and Pakistan before returning to Kabul in 2002 after the U.S. invasion. He is the co-founder\, chairman\, and executive officer of Moby Group\, Afghanistan’s largest media company and has brought top-tier news and media content to emerging markets for the past two decades. He was named an Asia Game Changer by the Asian Society and in 2011 was one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” Mohseni serves on board of the International Crisis Group and is a member of the International Advisor Council for the Middle East Institute. He lives in London and Dubai. \nSophie Schmidt is the founder and publisher of Rest of World. Sophie began her career in the Middle East with Afghanistan’s Moby Media Group\, and subsequently worked in technology and politics across the UK\, China\, the UAE\, South Africa\, and Myanmar. Prior to founding Rest of World in 2019\, she held public policy and communications roles at Uber\, in both their San Francisco HQ and European offices. She was named a 2024 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/radio-free-afghanistan-a-conversation-with-saad-mohseni-and-sophie-schmidt/
LOCATION:Rest of World HQ\, 101 Greenwich Street\, 15th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20241206T004647Z
CREATED:20241125T073023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T004647Z
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SUMMARY:Gefilte Fish to Chop Suey: The History of Kosher Chinese Food in New York City
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Museum at Eldridge Street cordially invite you to a virtual seminar with Judaic Studies scholar Shiyong Lu on the history of kosher Chinese food in New York City. \nThe debate over the Jewish craze for Chinese food erupted in the New York Yiddish press in the 1920s. For commentators who considered food an embodiment of identity\, whether Jewish immigrants and their children stayed with gefilte fish or turned to chop suey indicated what kinds of values they held most dear. Once it became clear that this fervor for Chinese food was here to stay\, New York Jews in the late twentieth century sought to bridge the divide by incorporating Chinese cooking styles into traditional Jewish cuisine. With assistance from Chinese food purveyors\, they fashioned a new phenomenon\, kosher Chinese cuisine\, and pioneered efforts to popularize it. \nKosher Chinese restaurants and cookbooks soon became a specialty of New York City\, emulated by Jewish communities across the country and overseas. By confidently making Chinese food kosher\, New York Jews showed the vitality of American Jewish identity\, that being Jewish never conflicted with enjoying what their American home has to offer. Join NYU researcher and doctoral candidate Shiyong Lu as we explore this fascinating history in anticipation of the holiday season. \nPhoto Credit: Shutterstock: Brent Hofacker
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gefilte-fish-to-chop-suey-the-history-of-kosher-chinese-food-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000
DTSTAMP:20241211T094811Z
CREATED:20241120T103509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T094811Z
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SUMMARY:Not Your Model Minority Movie: How Asian & Asian American Cinema Got Real
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Samuel Jamier will dive into how the rise of Asian cinema is making waves that reach all the way to Asian American filmmaking.\n\n\nFrom Parasite to Everything Everywhere All at Once\, Asian and Asian American cinema are having more than just a moment—they’re transforming the landscape of the film world. The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a nuanced\, provocative conversation with Dr. Samuel Jamier\, President and Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF). Known for shaking up the world of Asian cinema\, Jamier has played a transformative role in putting Japanese\, Korean and Chinese films and filmmakers on the global radar\, spotlighting their critical and box-office successes. \nIn this talk\, Jamier will dive into how the rise of Asian cinema is making waves that reach all the way to Asian American filmmaking\, setting off a ripple effect that’s rewriting expectations—and\, frankly\, stealing the spotlight. \nJamier will explore what “Asian American cinema” even means today\, unpacking the quiet disappearance of the hyphen in “Asian-American.” Small change? Maybe. But it speaks volumes about shifting identity\, moving from a split between “Asian” and “American” to a more fluid\, self-determined identity—one that says\, “we’re not here to be pinned down.” Jamier will also tackle the risk of essentializing Asian American film\, championing a more complex view that resists tidy labels. \nTracing a path from the mythic Bruce Lee to the genre-bending Parasite\, the Oscar-winning Minari\, and the fresh territory of Dìdi\, Jamier will map out the converging worlds of Asian and Asian American cinema—two movements that spark off each other\, diverge\, and ultimately expand what we think cinema can be. He’ll also get into the gritty realities that Asian American filmmakers face and share his vision for a future where media doesn’t just represent but empowers\, challenging audiences and shaping cultural narratives in real time. The conversation will be moderated by Yifan Wu\, MOCA’s Director of Programs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/not-your-model-minority-movie-how-asian-asian-american-cinema-got-real/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Drag Comedy Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra!\n\n\nLive laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night like no other!\n  \n⭐ “Dazzling!” – LA Times \n⭐ “Drag Royalty” – Theatre Reviews North \n⭐ “Talented performer. .. a sensation”• Telegraph and Argus \n⭐ “The OG Bradford bad girl” – Manchester Evening News \n  \nPlayed by Amir Dean\, Lady Bushra’s drag persona is ‘Vicky Pollard meets Bollywood’. Known for her razor-sharp and quick-witted humor Lady Bushra has amassed a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content has been viewed globally over 35 million times. \n  \nSince 2022\, this British Asian beauty has been touring the UK and parts of Europe with his often sold out\, solo show ‘Drag Comedy Cabaret’. Now stationed in New York\, expect to see a well-dressed\, traditional beauty perform standup comedy but with a musical twist…all from a British South Asian perspective! \nThe Details: \n\nDate: Saturday 12th December\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:15PM\nVenue: The Laurie Beechman Theatre\, New York City\nTickets: $25 ($25 food/beverage minimum)\n\n  \nThe legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre will be our venue for this event\, who will be happy to serve you with their fabulous food and drink concoctions in a cabaret style setting. $25 food/beverage minimum per guest. \nLady Bushra in Action! \nInstagram: @lady.bushra\nFor any questions email: enquiries@ladybushra.com \n  \nSee you all then!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drag-comedy-cabaret/
LOCATION:Laurie Beechman Theater\, 407 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series:  Asian Americans in Hip Hop and Movement (4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series\, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars. \nIn this webinar\, we will be joined by Dr. grace shinhae jun who will share her expertise on Asian American history\, representation\, and activism through hip hop and movement. Dr. grace will discuss the importance of building solidarity through dance and hip hop. \ngrace shinhae jun Ph.D.\, MFA. is a mother\, wife\, artist\, scholar\, organizer\, and mover who creates and educates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. A child of a South Korean immigrant\, a North Korean refugee\, and Hip Hop culture\, she values a movement practice that is infused with historical and contextual education to enrich the corporeal experience in her classes. grace also directs bkSOUL\, an award-winning performance company that merges together movement\, poetry\, and live music. She is a founding core member of Asian Solidarity Collective\, a grassroots organization committed to expanding Asian American social justice consciousness\, condemning anti-Blackness\, and building solidarity for collective liberation and co-conspires with the artists and healers of Street Dance Activism. grace received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and her PhD in Drama and Theatre through the joint doctoral program at UCSD/UCI. Her scholarship includes publications in the Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies\, the International Association for the Study of Popular Music Journal\, and she is the co-editor for Dance Studies Association’s 2022 ​​Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies “Cyber-Rock: A Virtual Hip Hop Listening Cypher.” grace is an Assistant Professor of Dance at San Diego City College where she also serves on the Sankofa Social Justice & Education Conference committee\, is an educator with transcenDANCE Youth Arts\, and a lecturer at UC San Diego where she was the recipient of the 2022/2023 Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apida-hip-hop-scholars-webinar-series-asian-americans-in-hip-hop-and-movement-4-of-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Music: MOCA PERFORMS – Heteroglossia\, Day 1 -Shinya Lin
DESCRIPTION:Museum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-In-Residence program welcomes a cohort of 5 performing artists to generate a theme-based project. This year’s theme\, Heteroglossia\, encourages the resident artists to explore the construct of identity based on their particular lifestyles and cultures. \n“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation\, resident artists will share the vision for their projects and present a draft of the project. Audience will have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the resident artists on the projects\, and learn about the cultural significance behind each of resident artists’ works. \nIn this performance\, Performer-Composer-Improviser SHINYA LIN will present a music project\, New Music City. This project draws inspiration from the concept of Ubiquitous Music\, aiming to offer the public an altered experience of the ordinary. The goal is to reflect on how we typically experience sounds\, cultivating a deeper awareness of auditory experiences in contemporary society—an inseparable element of daily life and cultural intricacy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-moca-performs-heteroglossia-day-1-shinya-lin/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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SUMMARY:CU Civic Conversation with Letitia James\, New York State Attorney General
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Union Civic Conversation with Letitia James\, New York State Attorney General \nMODERATED BY: \nJohn Avlon\, Author; Senior Political Analyst\, and Anchor\, CNN \nHybrid event \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cu-civic-conversation-with-letitia-james-new-york-state-attorney-general/
LOCATION:King + Spaulding\, 1185 Ave of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Interview,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Lessons - Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
DESCRIPTION:“Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the thirty-ninth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event. This will be a new program under the title of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons” where we will feature experts who will conduct tutorials on various topics related to how individuals can overcome Asian American Career Ceiling Obstacles. \nOur first Master Class will be on the topic of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes” and will feature two executives who will provide a tutorial. \nOur two instructors will be Fred Hassan\, former CEO of two large pharmaceutical companies\, Pharmacia and Schering Plough\, and now a director at Warburg Pincus and Buck Gee\, former Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit\, Cisco and Committee of 100 member. \nWe have purposely selected instructors who were successful in their corporate leadership careers\, but can speak freely about the career challenges in their corporate lives because they are now retired and can give candid advice. In addition\, both instructors have been successful mentors to help others succeed. \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. After the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. The webinar will be held on December 13\, 2024 from 4:00 pm Eastern Time to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-12-13-2024.eventbrite.com \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \n  \nCommittee of 100\nAsian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nDecember 13\, 2024 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “ Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes” \n▦ Speakers: Fred Hassan\, Former CEO of Pharmacia and Schering Plough \nBuck Gee\, Former Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit\, Cisco \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 ▦ Time: 4:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nDuring this webcast\, our two instructors will briefly summarize their careers\, but will focus on providing advice and lessons to the audience on how to overcome bias and stereotypes in corporate America. They will cite examples from their own careers and their observations about other Asian Americans that they have worked with or mentored. \n  \nThe master class will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative. The webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-12-13-2024.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nFRED HASSAN \nFORMER CHAIR & CEO \nPHARMACIA\, SCHERING-PLOUGH \nFred Hassan has been associated with Warburg Pincus since 2009 as a Managing Director and presently serves as an advisor with the title of Director. In addition to Health Care as his core focus\, he serves as an advisory resource across the firm. His 4 public company boards include BridgeBio\, Cocrystal\, EyePoint\, and Precigen. Fred Hassan is the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Schering-Plough. Prior to joining Schering-Plough in April 2003\, Hassan was Chairman and CEO of Pharmacia Corporation – a company that was formed in March 2000 because of the merger of Monsanto and Pharmacia and Upjohn. \n  \nHassan joined Pharmacia & Upjohn as CEO in 1997. Previously\, Hassan was EVP of Wyeth\, with responsibility for its pharmaceutical and medical products businesses. He was elected to Wyeth’s Board of Directors in 1995. Earlier in his career\, Hassan spent 17 years with Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (now Novartis) and headed its U.S. pharmaceuticals business. Hassan received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology at the University of London and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Hassan has chaired significant pharmaceutical industry organizations including The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA). Hassan also chairs the selection committee for the CEO of the Year – the 23 and 24 honorees being Bastian (Delta) and Su (AMD) respectively. In 2014\, a CNBC panel named Hassan to a list of those who have had the most profound impact on the world of business in the previous quarter century. \n  \nBUCK J. GEE \nFORMER VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF DATA CENTER BUSINESS UNIT OF CISCO \n  \nBuck 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 Andiamo Systems where Mr. Gee was President and CEO. \nIn 2010\, he co-founded the Advanced Leadership Program for Asian American Executives\, an executive education program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has published several Ascend Foundation research papers on the Asian glass ceiling and has written opinion pieces on that issue for the Harvard Business Review\, New York Times\, San Jose Mercury\, and KQED public television. \nHe is an Executive Advisor to Ascend\, the largest national network of Asian American professionals. He is board president of the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and serves on the advisory board of the Asia Society/Northern California and the advisory board of the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute. \nPreviously\, he held management positions in engineering\, marketing\, and business development at Hewlett Packard\, National Semiconductor\, 3Com\, Crescendo Communications\, Com21\, and Iospan Wireless. He has also taught computer and electrical engineering courses at Stanford University and Howard University. He holds BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative: \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique 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 a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 35 years ago.\nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community;\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China.\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\n28 West 44th Street\nSuite 1014\nNew York\, NY 10036\nT: (212) 371-6565 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-lessons-overcoming-bias-and-stereotypes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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