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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril. 12 to  August 16  and  September 13 to October 25. 2025 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Japan Fes NYC
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes renowned as the world’s largest Japanese food festival\, with over 1\,000\,000 projected annual attendees and 2\,000 vendors\, we proudly host the world’s largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC\, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times\, Food Network\, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! \nHOURS:10PM-6PM    Check website for updated dates and locations. \nApril 19 on the Upper West Side\nApril 20 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Chelsea\nApril 27 in Astoria\nMay 4 on the Upper West Side\nMay 10 in Chelsea\nMay 18 in Park Slope\nJune 7 in Midtown West\nJune 15 in Park Slope\nJune 22 on the Upper West Side\nJune 28 in Midtown\nJuly 6 in Midtown East\nJuly 12 in Chelsea\nJuly 20 in Times Square\nAugust 3 on the Upper West Side\nAugust 9 in Greenwich Village\nAugust 24 in the East Village\nSeptember 6 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 20 on the Upper West Side\nOctober 5 in Chelsea\nOctober 18 in the East Village\nOctober 26 on the Upper West Side\nNovember 8 in the East Village
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-japan-fes-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Dragon Fest NYC
DESCRIPTION:We are an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities\, tastings\, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food\, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants\, food vendors\, artists and local communities. \n\nApril 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nApril 20 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 10 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 24 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nJuly 20 – 7th Ave\, 56th–57th St\, (Panda Day)\nAugust 16 (night market) – Queens Blvd\, Forest Hills (Panda Day)\nSeptember 20 – Broadway (113th–114th St)\nOctober 4 – 4th Ave (12th–13th St)\nOctober 5 – 6th Ave (31st–32nd St)\nOctober 12 – Broadway (81st–82nd St)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-dragon-fest-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250717T005015Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit:  "The Monkey King in Chinatown" by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel\, “Journey to the West\,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion\, individualism\, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. \nCurator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\, A CHINATOWN ODYSSEY (which inspired his graphic novel). This solo show was his reimagining of the mythical creature and his legendary cohorts on adventures — and misadventures — throughout NYC’s Chinatown. \nThis new exhibition\, featuring the works of eight renowned AAPI comic book and graphic novel artists\, furthers those adventures. The pieces reimagine the simian folk hero as everything from a punk rocker to a dancing king to a ferocious b-baller. They place him in iconic Chinatown spots\, like Columbus Park with its Chinese chess enthusiasts\, the Canal Street subway station (complete with pizza rat)\, a lively dim sum eatery\, and the Transfiguration Church and beloved Hop Kee restaurant. \nThey connect the past with the present\, bringing a Chinese legend into a Chinese American community\, and beyond. They make him part of that community. Eating\, dancing\, playing\, and laughing alongside its members. \nThe exhibition also features the artists’ works from their careers as comic book and graphic novel artists\, and is accompanied by installations in Chelsea Market and the outdoor tables of the Meatpacking District. Both framed and unframed prints are available for purchase. \nThe featured artists: \n\nBernard Chang\nSean Chen\nCliff Chiang\nSoo Lee\nHoward Ma\nJerry Ma (curator)\nJerome Opeña\nKimberly Wang
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-the-monkey-king-in-chinatown-by-aapi-comic-book-and-graphic-novel-artists/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20250510T070954Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: The Lams of Ludlow St
DESCRIPTION:The Lams of Ludlow Street\nThomas Holton \nBAXTER ST is pleased to present The Lams of Ludlow Street\, a solo exhibition by photographer Thomas Holton\, presented as part of the organization’s Mid-Career Initiative. Spanning over two decades\, this deeply personal body of work chronicles the evolving lives of a single Chinese-American family in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, offering an intimate exploration of identity\, belonging\, and the everyday moments that shape our understanding of home. \nSince 2003\, Holton has immersed himself in the life of the Lam family\, capturing both the private and public dimensions of their world with an unfiltered\, empathetic lens. What began as an artistic inquiry into his own Chinese heritage has evolved into a lifelong commitment to storytelling—one that reflects the complexities of family\, migration\, and cultural hybridity in contemporary America. \nA lifelong New Yorker of mixed Chinese and American descent\, Holton has long grappled with a sense of detachment from his Chinese roots. His photographic journey with the Lams became both a creative and personal act of connection\, a way to bridge the gaps in his own identity through the lens of another family’s experiences. The resulting images document adolescence\, marriage\, resilience\, and the quiet\, unscripted moments that define family life. \nPresented at a time when Chinatown\, like many immigrant communities\, faces profound social and economic shifts\, The Lams of Ludlow Street serves as both a visual archive and a meditation on what it means to belong. Holton’s images remind us of the power of long-term storytelling—of what it means to bear witness to time\, change\, and human connection. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Holton
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/photo-exhibit-the-lams-of-ludlow-st/
LOCATION:154 Ludlow Street\, 154 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
DTSTAMP:20250901T051744Z
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SUMMARY:[REPLAY] Foundations 2025: "Modernity" and Institutional Racism
DESCRIPTION:Register to view the workshop recording\, taking a deep dive into understanding systemic racism and global “modernity.”\n\n\nInstitutional Racism and “Modernity” (Recording) \nThis session recording takes a deep dive into understanding systemic racism\, with a focus on institutional racism as the historical engine of global “modernity.” \nAll are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you with histories and critical frameworks that can deepen the work of antiracism in your lives and in your communities. This three-part series intentionally integrates what is often left out of general racial justice education: AAPI experiences and decolonial values. They represent our beliefs and values as an organization and are the foundation for organizing emergent community-led labs for mutual care\, community-building\, collaboration and innovation. \nThe facilitator for this series is AAJIL’s founder and Co-Executive Director\, Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. She is an adjunct professor of race and ethnic studies at Cal State LA and a visiting scholar in USC’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. Her research explores the intersections of race\, global coloniality\, migration\, and culture. Her articles have appeared in Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies\, Positions: Asia Critique\, Korean Studies\, Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture\, and Occasion: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. She is currently working on a book manuscript entitled The Kinship of Empires: Transpacific Coloniality and Korean Historical Trauma. \nThe Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab (AAJIL) is a community racial justice incubator committed to education\, community-building\, and innovation for promoting justice\, radical love\, and emergence. \nAll workshop donations go directly towards covering AAJIL’s operating costs. As a completely volunteer-run organization\, we are so grateful for your financial support! \nwww.aajil.org \nwww.instagram.com/aajil_org/ \n \nYou will be able to access the link by signing into your Eventbrite and viewing links from Get Tickets or going the link under Location with View Event Details. \nApplication for our Formations Program ’25-’26 available now.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/replay-foundations-2025-modernity-and-institutional-racism/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260731T191638Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) 48th Year - Hybrid - Discount Code
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the 48th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) returns with  in-person and online screenings\, panels\, and events across New York City from July 31 to August 10\, 2025. \nUse Potluck Asian America’s discount code “AAIFF48_POTLUCK” for 20% off screenings and events!\n            \nPhoto credits: Elena Dagan \nThis year also marks the 50th anniversary of Asian CineVision (ACV)\, the nonprofit behind AAIFF. We’re celebrating with a dynamic slate of new films\, special programs\, and archival highlights.  It’s the first and longest-running festival dedicated to showcasing the moving image work by media artists of Asian descent for and about the Asian diaspora experience.  Some highlights include: \n\nSlanted: Opening Night\, Directed by Amy Wang\nAn insecure Chinese-American teenager undergoes experimental surgery to appear white\, hoping to win Prom Queen and peer acceptance.\nTransplant: Centerpiece\, Directed by Jason Park\nA motivated surgical resident pushes himself to extreme lengths while training under a legendary heart transplant surgeon obsessed with protecting his perfect reputation.\nMoloka’i Bound: Closing Night\, Directed by Alika Tengan\nA recently released father struggles to reconnect with his son and Hawaiian heritage.\nFruit Fly: ACV 50 Retrospective Screening\, Directed by H.P. Mendoza\nBethesda\, a Filipina adoptee\, moves into an artist commune in San Francisco\, where she discovers queer family\, artistic inspiration\, and startling clues about her biological mother’s whereabouts.\nCaptain America: Albert Pyun Cut: Special Presentation\nA rare screening of the late cult filmmaker’s never-before-released version of CAPTAIN AMERICA. Frozen in the ice for decades\, Captain America is freed to battle against arch-criminal\, The Red Skull. This is Albert Pyun’s legendary lost cut.\nAdditional tributes\, filmmaker panels\, and community events will be announced in the coming weeks. If you haven’t grabbed your Festival Pass yet\, here’s your chance!\n\n\nUse Potluck Asian America’s discount code “AAIFF48_POTLUCK” for 20% off screenings and events!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-international-film-festival-aaiff-48th-year-hybrid/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Film,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20250722T121752Z
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
DESCRIPTION:The 35th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for Aug 9th & 10th\, 2025 \nJoin us for an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture\, thrilling dragon boat races\, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York. This year\, we’re honoring the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition\, competition\, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of New York’s most exciting cultural events! As always it will be free admission\, rain or shine at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens\, NY.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-hong-kong-dragon-boat-festival-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T190000
DTSTAMP:20250808T110101Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Gary Locke\, former State Governor\, Secretary of Commerce and Ambassador to China
DESCRIPTION:Gary Locke\, Former State Governor\, Secretary of Commerce and  to China – “Pioneer in Government Service”\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the fifth Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event that will feature Gary Locke who will talk about “A Pioneer In Government Service”. \nGary Locke\, is Chairman of the Committee of 100. As Governor of Washington State (the first Chinese American to be elected governor in United States history and the first Asian American governor on the mainland)\, U.S. Secretary of Commerce\, and U.S. Ambassador to China\, Gary Locke has been a leader in the areas of education\, employment\, trade\, health care\, human rights\, privacy\, and the environment. \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will feature a live broadcast. The video and podcast recordings of the interview will be made available as part of a library of the interviews. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nPeter Young\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member and Chair of the Conversations Program will moderate. The broadcast will be on August 11\, 2025 from 6 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website.We hope you will join us. Thank you!Best regards\,Committee of 100 \nCommittee of 100 ConversationsRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nAugust 11\, 2025 Webcast \n▦ Speaker \nGary T. Locke \nChairman and Member of the Committee of 100 \nFormer Governor of Washington State\, Secretary of Commerce and Ambassador to China \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 Member and Board Member\, Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nGary T. Locke \nChairman and Member of the Committee of 100 \nFormer Governor of Washington State\, Secretary of Commerce and Ambassador to China \nAmerican born Gary Locke is the son of a Chinese immigrant and an American politician\, attorney\, and former diplomat from the State of Washington\, he has had a long and distinguish political career and record of defending human rights. Locke served as the 21st governor of Washington from 1997 to 2005\, where he was the first Chinese American governor as well as the first Asian American governor in the continental U.S. During the Obama administration\, Locke served as Secretary of Commerce from 2009 to 2011\, and as Ambassador to China from 2011 to 2014\, the first Chinese American to serve in the role. He is a graduate of Yale University and received a law degree from Boston University Law School. \nWhen asked if there is place for Asian Americans in politics\, Locke had this to say: “I think our native cultures have emphasized respect for and care of our elders\, but also focusing on education. But my overall response is that Asian Americans are part and parcel of the great success of America. Our grandparents came over in the 1800s to work on the railroads\, work the lumber camps\, goldmines\, worked in the canneries\, farmland that most people thought could never raise a crop\, worked as merchants in cities that were just emerging. They fought in world wars\, died for our freedoms and our liberties. Asian Americans have given our blood\, sweat and tears to the communities and to this country. There’s a prosperity that we on the west coast enjoy. So much of the prosperity and progress of the western states is because of the blood\, sweat and tears of Asian Americans. From doing the dirty work to fighting in our world wars and contributing to our society now as doctors\, researchers\, people in high tech\, as innovators\, in all different professions. We have every right\, indeed a responsibility\, to help set the policies that will move our communities and our nation forward.” \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member and Board Member \nChair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \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.Mr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction 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. \nThe Committee of 100The 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\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.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T173000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Pacific Islander and Mexican Immigration and Ethnic History
DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Mitchell-Eaton and Omar Valerio-Jiménez for a discussion of their recent publications! The panel will be moderated by Hongdeng Gao. (Please note that this event will happen via Google Meet\, not Zoom.) \nDate and time\nTuesday\, August 12\, 4:15pm ET \nBooks to be discussed \n\nEmily Mitchell-Eaton\, New Destinations of Empire: Mobilities\, Racial Geographies\, and Citizenship in the Transpacific United States\nOmar Valerio-Jiménez\, Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans\, Memory\, and Citizenship
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/immigration-and-ethnic-history-society-online-books-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk The Midnight Shift by Cheon Seon-Ran
DESCRIPTION:A bestseller in Korea\, The Midnight Shift by Cheon Seon-Ran is a biting\, fast-paced vampire murder mystery exploring queer love and the consequences of loneliness. \nWhen four isolated elderly people die back-to-back at the same hospital by jumping out of the sixth-floor window\, Su-Yeon doesn’t understand why she’s the only one at her precinct that seems to care. But her colleagues at the police force dismiss the case as a series of unfortunate suicides due to the patients’ loneliness. But Su-Yeon doesn’t have the privilege of looking away: her dearest friend\, Grandma Eun-Shim\, lives on the sixth floor\, and Su-Yeon is terrified that something will happen to her next. \nAs Su-Yeon begins her investigation alone\, she runs into a mysterious woman named Violette at the crime scene. Violette claims to be a vampire hunter\, searching for her ex-lover\, Lily\, and is insistent that a vampire is behind the mysterious deaths. Su-Yeon is skeptical at first\, but when a fifth victim jumps from the window\, her investigation reveals the body was completely drained of blood. Desperate to discover the cause of the deaths\, Su-Yeon considers Violette’s explanation-that something supernatural is involved. \nA gripping mystery\, The Midnight Shift overflows with commentary about societal isolation and loneliness\, the sharp knife of grief\, and the effects of marginalization. \nIn this episode of Author Talks\, Cheon Seon-Ran discusses her career in Korea and the English translation of her novel.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-the-midnight-shift-by-cheon-seon-ran/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: The L.O.V.E Club by Lio Min
DESCRIPTION:From the acclaimed author of Beating Heart Baby\, an immersive novel following three estranged high schoolers who are pulled into a video game to pursue the disappearance of their friend\n \nThree years ago\, Elle (the “E” in the self-proclaimed L.O.V.E. Club) disappeared from Calendula\, an affluent Chinese American suburb in inland California. Soon afterward\, Liberty and Vera (“L” and “V”) moved away\, leaving O alone with her grief\, abandonment\, and confusion. . . until Liberty and Vera return for their senior year of high school. \nThough the L.O.V.E. Club’s three remaining members once bonded as outcasts and gamers\, they can’t pick up the pieces of their friendship. But the girls are drawn back to their old clubhouse\, where they discover\, loaded for them to play\, a new game created by none other than the missing Elle. \nOne click\, and Liberty\, Vera\, and O are ported into Morning Glory\, an ever-evolving botanical fantasy coded with their lived experiences\, complicated history\, and repressed insecurities. Unbeknownst to the others\, O can’t remember the events surrounding Elle’s disappearance—but within the game\, Elle has sent O a cryptic hint about Morning Glory’s real nature. \nWhile Liberty and Vera defeat increasingly sinister bosses\, O grapples with the secret knowledge that her deepest wish\, to reunite with Elle\, might just come true. But as the girls progress through Morning Glory\, O begins to wonder how well she actually knew any of her former best friends and if she’s ready to confront the hard truths—and dangerous revelations—about Elle in her returning memories. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nLio Min is the acclaimed author of Beating Heart Baby\, a long-time music reporter\, and a fullmetal optimist. They live in Oakland\, California\, and write toward the future. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nKazimir Lee has lived for almost equal amounts of time in Malaysia\, the UK\, and the US. They have been published by the Slate\, the Nib\, OJST and NY Mag. Their work has won a Lambda and an Ignatz. Their first solo YA graphic novel\, Low Orbit\, is now available from Top Shelf. They now reside in Brooklyn with all the other freaks. Kazimir enjoys queer subtext\, parenthood\, ghost stories\, and karaoke.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/13687/
LOCATION:Yu & Me Books\, 44 Mulberry Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20250703T165107Z
CREATED:20250703T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T165107Z
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SUMMARY:NAAAP Leadership Convention in Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Experience One of the Largest Gatherings of AAPI Professionals\nWelcome to Leadership Convention by NAAAP—where purpose meets possibility. \nThis year\, we invite you to explore the theme of Space—not only as a physical place\, but as a powerful act of creation. As Space Makers\, we come together to build environments that reflect our values\, amplify our voices\, and uplift our communities. \nAt Leadership Convention\, you’ll connect with bold thinkers\, builders\, and leaders who are redefining what it means to lead with authenticity and impact. Together\, we’ll co-create spaces where belonging isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected. Where every voice matters\, and every story adds depth to our collective narrative. \nJoin us in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. \nThis is our time to shape the future—by us\, for us\, and with us. \nThe National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through leadership development\, professional networking\, and community service. We build leaders—NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancement and to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to become great leaders as well as valuable employees.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/naaap-leadership-convention-in-kansas-city-mo/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel\, 1515 Wyandotte Street 64108\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Convention,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20250808T111751Z
CREATED:20250710T101855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T111751Z
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SUMMARY:Community Care for AANHPI Elders and Caregivers - Session 2 of Tools for Safety and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Community Care for AANHPI Elders and Caregivers – Session 2 of Honoring Our Elders: Tools for Safety and Healing in Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Communities \nPanelists: \n\nMona Kafeel\, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation\nMavis Boone\, Pacific Community of Alaska\n\nFacilitated by: Shirley Luo\, Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence \nJoin The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence and the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence for a 2 part webinar series that will highlight valuable tools and strategies for addressing elder abuse and safety in AANHPI communities. \nThis session will explore culturally grounded\, strengths-based approaches to supporting AANHPI elders facing domestic violence\, family violence\, sexual assault\, neglect\, and other forms of harm. Panelists will share their practices for care and offer guidance on how to support elders and their family caregivers who navigate complex relationships that may be marked by past or current harms\, unhealed relationships\, and generational trauma.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/community-care-for-aanhpi-elders-and-caregivers-session-2-of-tools-for-safety-and-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20250808T141720Z
CREATED:20250808T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T141720Z
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SUMMARY:Making It Here: How to enter and navigate the ever-changing workplace
DESCRIPTION:Interactive talk on showing up\, speaking up and standing out at work. Learn to pitch\, ace interviews\, build your digital presence and more.\n\n\nWhether you’re starting your first internship or “corporate” job\, or just trying to figure out what “professional” means in today’s remote\, hybrid\, or distributed world — this convo is for you. Join us for an interactive\, real talk on how to show up\, speak up\, and stand out at work — and how to start paving your way up the ranks. We’ll break down how to craft a pitch\, what it really means to be “camera-ready” for interviews or public-facing moments\, and why your digital presence matters more than you think — even if your accounts are private. \nThe event will be hosted at The World’s Borough Bookshop\, the first Ecuadorian-owned BIPOC Bookstore in New York City based in Jackson Heights\, Queens. The World’s Borough Bookshop began as a passion project fueled by its owner Adrian Cepeda’s love for literature and a desire to see more representation of his culture and that of his neighbors in the books he read in school. Cepeda’s literary passion rose to global prominence through his Book Papi (Book poppa) TikTok. Since the launch of the shop’s digital presence\, it has evolved into a platform dedicated to amplifying BIPOC writers. The World’s Borough Bookshop aims to create a vibrant community hub that showcases BIPOC entrepreneurs\, artists\, and creatives\, providing them with the support and exposure they need to g
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/making-it-here-how-to-enter-and-navigate-the-ever-changing-workplace/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20250808T131953Z
CREATED:20250808T094830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T131953Z
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SUMMARY:Highlight Reading Series of Play "Like This"
DESCRIPTION:Highlight is a reading series designed to showcase the work of playwrights of Middle Eastern\, Southwest Asian\, and North African descent. The 11th Highlight Reading Series includes a reading of “LIKE THIS” by 2024 Van Lier Fellow in Theater Borna Barzin. \nAbout LIKE THIS\nAn East Coast couple embarks on a romantic getaway to Kaivon’s grandmother’s home in Half Moon Bay\, California. But their supposedly secret rendezvous quickly unravels into a comedy of errors\, as they’re swept into the chaos of Kaivon’s eccentric and dysfunctional family. Inspired by the mystic love poems of the ancient Persian poet Rumi—with a nod to Shakespeare—this surreal journey brims with heightened emotions\, unexpected twists\, and pure magic.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/highlight-reading-series/
LOCATION:TheaterLab\, 357 W 36th St\, 3rd floor\,\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20250814T204252Z
CREATED:20250814T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T204252Z
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SUMMARY:IFC: Hong Kong Cinema Classics
DESCRIPTION:Discover the electrifying and profoundly influential films that launched Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wa into international stardom. Spanning the boom years of Hong Kong cinema from the mid-80s through the early 90s\, this series features 11 essential\, long-unavailable works from legendary directors John Woo\, Tsui Hark\, Ringo Lam\, and Ching Siu-tung\, all presented in gorgeous new 4K restorations with new translations. These stories of cops and criminals\, Chinese opera\, and supernatural forces showcase one of the most explosively inventive eras in modern filmmaking. \nThe Hong Kong Cinema Classics program is presented by Shout! Factory and GKIDS. \nAugust 15-21\nPEKING OPERA BLUES (刀馬旦) – 1986\, dir. Tsui Hark\nA BETTER TOMORROW (英雄本色) – 1986\, dir. John Woo\nA BETTER TOMORROW II (英雄本色 II) – 1987\, dir. John Woo\nA BETTER TOMORROW III (英雄本色 III) – 1989\, dir. Tsui Hark\nCITY ON FIRE (龍虎風雲) – 1987\, dir. Ringo Lam\nTHE KILLER (喋血雙雄) – 1989\, dir. John Woo \nAugust 22-28\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY (倩女幽魂) – 1987\, dir. Siu-Tung Ching\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY II (倩女幽魂 II 人間道) – 1990\, dir. Siu-Tung Ching\nA CHINESE GHOST STORY III (倩女幽魂 III 道道道) – 1991\, dirs. Siu-Tung Ching and Tsui Hark\nBULLET IN THE HEAD (喋血街頭) – 1990\, dir. John Woo\nHARD BOILED (辣手神探) – 1992\, dir. John Woo
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ifc-hong-kong-cinema-classics/
LOCATION:IFC Center\, 323 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000
DTSTAMP:20250814T153538Z
CREATED:20250722T110658Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Pornsak Pichetshote\, J. Holtham\, Michael Lee Harris and Michael Walsh (The Horizon Experiment)
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place online over Zoom. Join us in a discussion with the creative team behind the critically acclaimed comic anthology\, The Horizon Experiment\,  a collection of five one-shots by some of the most celebrated names in comics\, literature\, TV\, and film\, providing pilots for new series featuring a Chinese James Bond\, a Muslim exorcist\, a reverse Indiana Jones\, East African werewolves living in Miami\, and an Evil Dead for black nerds! \nAuthor Bios  \n \nPornsak Pichetshote started his career as a Thai-American rising star editor at DC’s Vertigo imprint\, his books being nominated for dozens of Eisner awards — from the award-winning Daytripper to critical darling Sweet Tooth. He left Vertigo to become an executive in DC Entertainment’s media team\, where he started and oversaw DC’s TV department. His critical and commercial horor book Infidel marked his first major work as a comics writer. His current work with Image Comics is the Eisner- and Harvey-winning The Good Asian\, which he’s currently adapting for television with James Wan’s Atomic Monster. \n \nJ. Holtham is an American screenwriter\, best known for his work on TV shows such as Cloak and Dagger\, Jessica Jones\, and Supergirl. He recently broke into Marvel Comics with Bishop- War College\, and is bringing back fan favorite nineties character\, Night Thrasher\, for his first solo series in 30 years. \nAfrican-American cartoonist Michael Lee Harris is one of indie comics’ most singular voices. A jack of all trades\, he is the creator\, writer\, and artist of Black Hitler and Choco Leche while also illustrating such eclectic and distinct titles as The Black Wraith\, Berlin\, and 1945: The True Untold Story in his unique style. \n \nIn 2013\, Michael Walsh broke into comics with the Image Comics book series COMEBACK. Shortly after\, Michael contributed art on a follow-up comic to the hit television series The X-Files for IDW. Then\, in the following years\, he worked primarily with Marvel Comics on superhero properties such as Spider-Man\, The Avengers and the X-Men. He also adapted the Star Wars film The Last Jedi as a comic book mini-series. And created art for the DC/Dark Horse crossover event comic\, Black Hammer/Justice League. \nIn 2021\, Michael returned to creator-owned comics\, creating the hit ongoing Image series THE SILVER COIN and the viral webcomic The Sleep Stories. In 2022\, he released his middle-grade fantasy original graphic novel The Oates & The Elphyne\, published by Humanoids BIG.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-with-pornsak-pichetshote-j-holtham-michael-lee-harris-and-michael-walsh-the-horizon-experiment-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T233000
DTSTAMP:20250722T100652Z
CREATED:20250722T100652Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Night Market  NYC
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market is back at Forsyth Plaza for our 5th year!\n\n\n\nThink!Chinatown’s annual summer series of cultural art & food will run again at Forsyth Plaza for two events this summer. Since we’ve started this community gathering in 2021\, this open-air cultural festival has always been a place for our community to come together\, celebrate\, and claim safe space in our public realm. It’s also about supporting neighborhood small/micro-businesses and traditional folk artisans.\n\n\nCatch some of your favorite longtime Night Market vendors and stay tuned for announcements on our featured performers and new vendor spotlights.\n\n\n\nThe Chinatown Night Market is free to attend and for the whole family\, from children to elders! Thank you for continuing to be respectful to our neighborhood\n\n\n\nRemember the Night Market is weather dependent ~ if there’s a chance of rain\, check our website for updates at http://thinkchinatown.org/nightmarket\n\n\n\nIllustrations by @theseebird
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-night-market-nyc/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20250813T144740Z
CREATED:20250730T143230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T144740Z
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SUMMARY:Muslim Women's Beach Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your bestie\, beach towels\, and sunscreen\, and come soak up all the sun and good vibes!\n\n\n🏖️ Our annual Muslim Women’s Beach Day is BACK! Join us for a joyful day by the water\, created just for Muslim women to relax\, connect\, and celebrate each other. \n☀️ Bring your beach blankets\, sunscreen\, friends\, and family\, and meet us on the sand at Manhattan Beach Park on August 16th from 12–5 PM for games\, good energy\, and ALL the beach vibes. Sponsored by Drink Sanzo. \n🌴 This event is a fundraiser for Malikah\, our Queens-based organization empowering women and girls through healing\, self-defense\, organizing\, and financial literacy. A $10 suggested donation supports our work and mission. \n📲 Join our Malikah World group chat for updates on the exact location the day of the event! \nSponsored by Lyft & Sanzo! \n🚗 Proudly sponsored by Lyft! We’re excited to help make your trip to/from the beach a little easier. Everyone who RSVPs will receive a one-time $20 off discount code for their ride\, sent straight to your phone the week of the event. Keep an eye out for our email! \n🥤 We’re so excited to welcome back Sanzo as a returning sponsor! Sanzo is a sparkling water that celebrates Asian flavors using real fruit and no artificial ingredients. Founded by Queens born Filipino American Sandro Roco\, Sanzo bridges cultures through refreshing drinks that highlight iconic Asian fruits.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/muslim-womens-beach-day/
LOCATION:Manhattan Beach Park\, 760 Oriental Boulevard\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11235\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T230000
DTSTAMP:20250814T153946Z
CREATED:20250806T205530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T153946Z
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SUMMARY:No One Else Says Festival - Music and Art
DESCRIPTION:Come for the music. Stay for the weird\, the warm\, and the in-between.\n\n\nNo One Else Says is a one-day festival celebrating emerging Asian and Asian-American voices in indie music\, art\, and community. We’re bringing together a bunch of our favorite artists across two stages at Japan Village—live bands\, DJs\, ambient sets\, and experimental sounds all afternoon and evening. \nThis year’s lineup includes: Bubble Tea and Cigarettes\, Harry Teardrop\, Father Koi\, Layton Wu\, Jane Lai\, Fuvk\, Wince\, Conch\, Gamma Vibes\, Leo Chang\, Tang Yi\, DJ Zach\, and z33z. \nBeyond the music\, we’ll also have a creative marketplace featuring illustrators\, designers\, and artists from the city and beyond—zines\, prints\, handmade stuff\, and more. Inside\, we’re hosting a mixer for folks in the creative industries\, as well as a cozy reading party with writers\, poets\, and storytellers. \nIt’s a chill\, community-driven day to enjoy good music\, discover new artists\, and hang out with friends—indoors and outdoors\, all in one of our favorite spots in Brooklyn.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/no-one-else-says-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Festival,Food,In Person,Market,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T223000
DTSTAMP:20250808T103636Z
CREATED:20250808T094834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T103636Z
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SUMMARY:Queens Storytelling Festival - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the inaugural Queens Storytelling Festival\, an all-day to late-night festival featuring local NYC storytellers. Festival programs include live performances\, panelists who will discuss their craft and writing\, opportunities to connect with other local artists\, ghost stories\, and even a chance to share your “surprise stories.” The theme is “Queens:” the borough\, the women\, the icons\, however you choose to define it. Hear stories from Keepsake House 2025 Artists in Residence Aida Zilelian\, Joey Rinaldi\, Roselle Bajet\, and more!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:QED Astoria\, 23rd Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11105
CATEGORIES:In Person,Storytelling,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T230000
DTSTAMP:20250814T165124Z
CREATED:20250814T165124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165124Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Fever - Art and Music Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:​Summer Fever first launched in 2022 as an annual social event celebrating the vibrant energy and spirit of summer in New York City! \n​This year\, Summer Fever is back featuring\n✧ live music by four local performers\n✧ lives sets by two talented DJs\n✧ unique finds from ten artist vendors\n✧ custom cocktail menu to toast the night away \nSmall complimentary bites will also be provided. \nFind more information in the ticket link! \nHosted by @somniicollective\, a multidisciplinary collective reimagining spaces for creativity and connection—born in Brooklyn and led by four Asian-American women artists. Follow us on IG and TikTok for updates \nMUSIC BY\n✧ Y_o_o_L__ • @y_o_o_l__\n✧ Love Lee • @rlylovelee\n✧ Harana • @harana.lalala\n✧ Nuclear Cowboy • @nuclearcowboymusic \n​ARTIST VENDORS\n✧ BK Jade Jewelry • @bk_jade_jewelry\n✧ Carmen Recio • @carmenrecioartist\n✧ Chu Leathercraft • @chu_leathercraft\n✧ daldal • @daldal.nyc\n✧ Kiarby • @kiarby\n✧ Lauren Avilla\n✧ Made By Oph • @madebyoph\n✧ M DiG. Designs • @mdig.designs\n✧ Nyonyonsoup • @nyonyonsoup\n✧ Pieces by Lisa • @piecesbylisa_\n✧ Zoey Myers \nDJ SETS BY\n✧ DJ Chaufa • @djchaufa\n✧ Mon • @ebvg_ \n​DRINKS BY\n✧ Lindsy Kim • @linjeee
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summer-fever-art-and-music-pop-up/
LOCATION:Sound Mind Center\, 202b Plymouth St\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Food,In Person,Market,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20250808T105208Z
CREATED:20250808T094838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T105208Z
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SUMMARY:43rd India Day Parade - NYC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture\, music\, and heritage in the heart of New York City. The parade will feature colorful floats\, traditional dances\, live music\, and delicious food. \nSunday\, August 17th 2025 \n\nIndia Day Parade NYC: Madison Ave. from E38th St to E27th St\nFood Fest & Booths: E26th St from Madison Ave. to Park Ave.\, Madison Ave. from E26th St to E25th St\nCultural Programs: Madison Ave. from E26th St to E25th St\nGrand Gala at Ciprani Wall Street\, Grand Ballroom 55 Wall St\n\n  \nFriday\, August 15th 2025\nIndian Tricolors Illumination\, Empire State Building\, 20 W 34th St. \nSaturday\, August 16th\, 2025\nFlag Hoisting at Times Square\, Times Square\, Broadway Between W.44 St & W.45 St. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/43rd-india-day-parade/
LOCATION:Madison Avenue (38th Street to 27th Street)
CATEGORIES:In Person,Market,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20250808T105706Z
CREATED:20250808T094840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T105706Z
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SUMMARY:Sizzle! Cook\, Taste\, Connect: Asian Foodways Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, step into the culture of Asia — all in one bite. The Asian Foodways Workshop at Flushing Town Hall invites you to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of making okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and mai zai jian (Taiwanese-style sesame pancake). \nLed by the trusted culinary teams of Professor Yi-Nian Lee from Overseas Chinese University and New York Cultural Ambassador Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou\, this hands-on event is more than just cooking — it’s about sharing stories\, discovering flavors\, and bringing the spirit of Asian street food into everyday life.  Whether you’re flipping your first pancake or just here for the fun\, come for a bite and leave with a memory — delicious\, meaningful\, and made by you.  Spots fill quickly — don’t miss this opportunity to cook\, taste\, and celebrate culture together!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sizzle-cook-taste-connect-asian-foodways-workshop/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytelling Workshop By  Natalia Nakazawa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a storytelling experience rooted in myth\, imagination\, and family legacy.\n\n\nArtist Workshop: Family Storytelling \nSunday\, August 17\, 2025 | TBD \nJoin us for a storytelling experience rooted in myth\, imagination\, and family legacy. We’ll read the ancient Japanese tale of Urashima Taro\, a story dating back to the 8th century about a fisherman whose life is forever changed after meeting a magical princess in the form of a turtle. Inspired by this myth\, families will have the chance to imagine themselves as a 10\,000-year-old yokai\, the minogame\, a mystical being who has witnessed centuries of human experience. \nIntergenerational Storytelling: \nReflect on the wisdom passed down through generationWhat is something you learned from your ancestors?How has that knowledge shaped who you are today?What is your vision for a sustainable future?What do you hope to pass on to your children? \nArt-Making: Collagraph Printing: \nTogether\, we’ll create collagraph prints of woven patterns on Tyvek\, merging ancestral memory with tactile expression. \nAbout Natalia Nakazawa: \nNatalia Nakazawa (b. 1982\, Charlotte\, NC) is a Queens-based interdisciplinary artist and educator whose work spans painting\, textiles\, and social practice. As a child of Latin American (Uruguayan) and Asian (Japanese American\, Yonsei) diasporas\, she draws on complex cultural legacies to explore identity\, migration\, and storytelling. Through collaborative\, community-driven projects\, Nakazawa blurs the boundaries between education\, activism\, and art\, inviting collective participation. Her jacquard textiles incorporate images from open-access museum collections\, often highlighting historical moments of cultural exchange. These works serve as tactile archives; places to critically engage with memory. \nAbout the Fellowship: \nThe Socrates Annual Fellowship and exhibition reflects Socrates’ founding commitment to artistic experimentation and excellence\, while also nurturing artists’ careers. Artists are selected through an open call and receive financial support\, access to Socrates’ outdoor studios and technical support\, and inclusion in a Park-wide exhibition. Since 2001\, 279 artists have participated with many subsequently receiving further commissions for public art projects. The Socrates Annual Fellowship & Exhibition is one of the Park’s longest running programs and is an important training ground for early career artists to gain experience creating art in the public realm. \nThis year’s Fellowship will respond to the theme “Up/rooted\,” which explores the complexities of uprooting species for long-term sustainability and resilience. The term “uprooted” evokes the tension between dislocation and resilience. “Up” signifies the act of lifting away\, while “root” refers to the hidden systems below the ground—anchoring life and absorbing essential nutrients. This duality invites us to reflect on the implications of relocation and adaptation\, exploring how when done thoughtfully it can foster new growth and understanding. In what ways can we foster regeneration while acknowledging and mitigating the losses within our ecological and social landscapes? How might we navigate the delicate balance between ecological preservation and community needs to create a more resilient future?
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/family-storytelling-workshop-by-natalia-nakazawa/
LOCATION:Socrates Sculpture Park\, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Club: The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun.
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the wonderful Orion Bar in Bushwick for a book club discussion around The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun.  Tickets are $15 and include a beverage of your choice at Orion Bar as well as an entry into a raffle for a special YPB merch and book bundle! \nAbout Yellow Peril Books’ Book Club \nWe’re so excited to welcome you to our ongoing community book club hosted around Brooklyn! Each month\, we host an in person book club at a local AAPI owned business in Brooklyn. We started this book club with a few goals in mind \nSpotlight some of our favorite AAPI owned businesses\, and ensure ticket revenues are invested in supporting these amazing gems. For most events\, all ticket proceeds go towards the hosting business. If you’d like to donate to YPB to support our programming efforts\, please donate here. \nFeature different Asian and Asian American authors and their works \nBring our community together in person to facilitate deeper conversation and connection \nYou do NOT need to have read or finished the book\, but you do have to be ready for spoilers! We’ll be discussing the themes of the book and you can still participate 🙂 \nAbout The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun \nWelcome to the desert island of Mui\, where a paid vacation to paradise is nothing short of a disaster in this “mordantly witty novel [that] reads like a highly literary\, ultra-incisive thriller (Refinery29). \nJungle is a cutting-edge travel agency specializing in tourism to destinations devastated by disaster and climate change. And until she found herself at the mercy of a predatory colleague\, Yona was one of their top representatives. Now on the verge of losing her job\, she’s given a proposition: take a paid “vacation” to the desert island of Mui and pose as a tourist to assess the company’s least profitable holiday. \nWhen she uncovers a plan to fabricate an extravagant catastrophe\, she must choose: prioritize the callous company to whom she’s dedicated her life\, or embrace a fresh start in a powerful new position? An eco-thriller with a fierce feminist sensibility\, The Disaster Tourist introduces a fresh new voice to the United States that engages with the global dialogue around climate activism\, dark tourism\, and the #MeToo movement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-club-the-disaster-tourist-by-yun-ko-eun/
LOCATION:Orion Bar\, 157 Suydam St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:Advocacy in MENA Communities Addressing Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a critical conversation on supporting survivors in MENA communities!  (MENA: Middle Eastern\, North African) \nHosted by API-GBV Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence Peaceful Families Project\, and Sauti Yetu\, this upcoming webinar will explore: \n✨ Challenges MENA survivors face accessing services\n✨ Advocacy strategies to better support survivors of Domestic Violence (DV)\, Dating Violence\, Sexual Assault (SA)\, stalking & more \nAugust 18th at 10:30am PT | 1:30pm ET\nRegister by August 12
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/advocacy-in-mena-communities-addressing-domestic-violence/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:We Need To Talk About Pakistani Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Despite being home to one of the largest diasporas in the world\, shaped by centuries of migration\, trade\, and shared borders\, Pakistani food remains poorly understood. But that may be starting to change. \nJoin us for a conversation with Maryam Jillani\, author of the cookbook Pakistan; Pervaiz Shallwani\, Senior Writer and Editor at Bon Appétit; and Zainab Shah\, food writer and contributor to New York Times Cooking\, as they discuss the longstanding struggle to define and represent Pakistani cuisine in the U.S.\, the cultural shift currently underway\, and what the future might hold.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/we-need-to-talk-about-pakistani-cuisine/
LOCATION:Museum of Food and Drink\, 62 Bayard Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person,Panel
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SUMMARY:Night Market Comedy
DESCRIPTION:A Mostly Asian Comedy Show
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/night-market-comedy/
LOCATION:83 1st Ave\, 83 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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