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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
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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:20250827T190000
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SUMMARY:Ria Sim + Brandon Stanton: Dear New York\, I Love You
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe)\, discussing her recent art book Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City. Joining Ria in conversation is photographer and #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Stanton (@humansofny). This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nEXCLUSIVE RAFFLE \nAll Attendees will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win special prizes from your favorite NYC staples! \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Dear New York\, I Love You here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ria-sim-brandon-stanton-dear-new-york-i-love-you/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T193500
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SUMMARY:Theater:  GUT (굿) Act 2: Memoirs
DESCRIPTION:Memoirs (Act 2) is the second act of GUT (굿)\, a three-act autobiographical hybrid/dance work and the fifth and final installment of Soomi Kim’s series exploring mortality in Korean and Asian American lives. Act 2: Memoirs examine the complex legacy between a Korean American daughter and her immigrant father\, as she pieces together the history of a man she never truly knew. Set between 1950s postwar Korea and present-day America\, Memoirs traces a poetic journey through grief\, fragmented memory\, and complicated love—asking: how can we let go when grief is a knot of longing and regret? \nGUT (굿) Act 2: Memoirs (a work in progress) brings together a stellar company of 4 AAPI performers led by director and co-developer Peter Kim. The piece was first developed at Berkeley Rep’s Ground Floor residency in 2023 and continued its journey at BAM’s 2024 Artist Residency\, followed by the Mercury Store in 2025. This production is made possible by support from The NYC Women’s Fund for Media\, Music and Theatre by the City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment in association with The New York Foundation for the Arts. \nCreated by Soomi Kim. Directed by Peter Kim. Choreography by Soomi Kim. Scenic design by Inji Ha. Lighting design by Lucrecia Briceño and Emmanuel Delgado. Sound design by Michael Chinworth. Projection design by Ein Kim. Piri recordings by Gamin Kang. Dramaturgy by Haruna Lee. Assistant Choreography by Dax Valdes. Translations by Eunji Lee. The cast includes Ron Domingo\, Soomi Kim\, Eunji Lee and Jae Woo. Stage management by Mars Juno Bartolome Neri.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-gut-%ea%b5%bf-act-2-memoirs/
LOCATION:HERE Theater\, 145 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Creating Kosher Chop Suey
DESCRIPTION:What happened when chop suey\, a Chinese dish with American roots\, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant\, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press to the publication of  kosher Chinese cookbooks\, and from representations in fine art to restaurant ephemera\, the installation explores how Jewish and Chinese women\, with a shared love for food\, together introduced a new phenomenon in the 1960s: kosher Chinese cuisine. Curated by Shiyong Lu\, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History and Public History\, and Anna Danziger Halperin\, Director for the Center for Women’s History.  \nImage: Gifford Reynolds Beal (1879–1956). Chinese Restaurant #1\, ca. 1930. Oil on wood panel (reproduction). The New York Historical\, Gift of Charles H. Berman and Norman and Joanne Berman\, 2022.9
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-creating-kosher-chop-suey/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T170000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Sanjay Gupta in Conversation with Rich Roll: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join CNN’s Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation about the mystery of chronic pain\, and how to eliminate it from your life — and Gupta’s new book\, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life. \nAre you one of the 52 million people who experience chronic pain in your day-to-day life? In It Doesn’t Have to Hurt\, Sanjay Gupta makes the empowering argument that there are effective options for relief that you can start practicing today to greatly reduce your chances of suffering pain tomorrow. Offering practical\, evidence-based solutions\, Gupta argues that while the brain can “create” pain\, it also has the capacity to reduce or eliminate it. There is more evidence than ever that the benefits of sleep\, diet and nutrition\, mindfulness-based pain management (MBPM) — as well as yoga\, specialized psychotherapies\, and even social life — can radically relieve your experience of chronic pain. \nHear Gupta unlock the mysteries of pain and the latest research about pain relief — from sleep to psychedelics — in this practical\, no-nonsense conversation about taking control of your experience in a pain-smart life.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dr-sanjay-gupta-in-conversation-with-rich-roll-it-doesnt-have-to-hurt-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Health & Wellness,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T190000
DTSTAMP:20250808T134807Z
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SUMMARY:Habibi Tech Summit 2025: 1000 Muslim Leaders to Shape the Future of AI
DESCRIPTION:Habibi Tech Summit 2025 is the premier gathering for Muslim leaders shaping the future of AI across industries and ethics.\n\n\nHabibi Tech Summit 2025: Muslim Leadership in the Age of AI \nThis is not just a tech conference—it’s a call to action. \nFrom the printing press to the internet\, every era has been shaped by a transformative breakthrough. For our time\, it’s artificial intelligence. The question is no longer if AI will reshape the world—but who will lead that change. \nHabibi Tech Summit 2025 brings together Muslim financiers\, policymakers\, physicians\, legal experts\, and tech executives to ensure our communities are not left behind. This high-impact summit is designed to empower Muslim leadership in AI and spark collaboration across industries. \n🔍 What to Expect: \n• 🚀 Industry Tracks: AI in Finance\, Law\, Healthcare\, Real Estate\, and Marketing—actionable insights for immediate implementation. \n• 📢 Keynotes: Groundbreaking talks on Islamic perspectives on AI ethics\, governance\, and values-aligned innovation. \n• 🤝 Elite Networking: Engage with global Muslim leaders shaping the next era of tech-driven transformation. \nThe Muslim world has been late to past revolutions. This time\, we won’t be. \nAI is here. The time to lead is now.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/habibi-tech-summit-2025-1000-muslim-leaders-to-shape-the-future-of-ai/
LOCATION:Industry CIty\, 220 36th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T210000
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SUMMARY:Festival & Screening – 9-Man: 80 Years of Chinatown Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 80 years of 9-Man with an evening of food\, music\, and local vendors in the heart of Chinatown. This special community event honors the legacy of the game and the people who’ve built it—on and off the court. Whether you’re a longtime player or just discovering 9-Man\, come experience the culture and community that make it all possible. \nJoin us for a special outdoor screening of the award-winning documentary 9-MAN on Sunday\, August 31 at 7:30 PM in Columbus Park. \n9-MAN uncovers an isolated and unique streetball tournament played by Chinese-Americans in the heart of Chinatowns across the USA and Canada. Largely undiscovered by the mainstream\, the game is a gritty\, athletic\, chaotic urban treasure traditionally played in parking lots and back alleys and it is fiercely protected by a community of men who require that 2/3 of players are “100% Chinese.” In the 1930’s\, a 9-Man tournament was born. It emerged at a time when anti-Chinese sentiment and laws forced restaurant workers and laundrymen to socialize exclusively amongst themselves. Today it’s a lasting connection to Chinatown for a dynamic community of men who know a different\, more integrated world\, but still fight to maintain autonomy and tradition. \nPart of the The 80th North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/festival-screening-9-man-80-years-of-chinatown-legacy/
LOCATION:Columbus Park\, Mulberry St between Mosco St & Bayard St)\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,In Person,Market,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T105603Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Authors in Conversation: Tony Tulathimutte – Rejection
DESCRIPTION:Please join author Tony Tulathimutte as we discuss his collection of short stories Rejection : Fiction. Booksigning to follow Q&A. \nFrom the Whiting and O. Henry–winning author of Private Citizens (“the first great millennial novel\,” New York Magazine)\, an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos. \nTony is author of the novels Private Citizens and Rejection. His work has been published in  The Paris Review\, N+1\, The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, The New Republic\, Playboy\, and elsewhere. He has received a Whiting Award and an O. Henry Award and Rejection was longlisted for the National Book Award.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-authors-in-conversation-tony-tulathimutte-rejection/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library – NYPL\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T210000
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SUMMARY:Alpha Beta Blah - The Party Scene
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for Alpha Beta Blah\, a new reading series that removes the secret from secret society!\n\n\nThe 2025 AAWW Margins fellows present “Alpha Beta Blah”\, a new reading series that invites writers to come frat out with the fellows. \nThe inaugural reading will take place on September 2nd at 7 pm ET. Readers must submit a sample in advance that speaks to the theme “the party scene” – send us a piece of that campus novel\, give us meet cutes at a rave\, submit a cocktail of sonnets\, take us to the house party that ruined a friend group. \nThis reading series is a part of the AAWW Margins fellowship program. \n__ \nVeena Dinavahi is an Indian American writer currently splitting her time between Connecticut and Brooklyn. A graduate of Columbia University with a degree in psychology\, she has had essays published in The Rumpus\, Pulp Magazine\, and the Columbia Daily Spectator. She works in the fashion industry and The True Happiness Company is her first book. \nPaolo Iacovelli is a French-Italian-Colombian writer born and raised in New York City. He received his MFA from Columbia’s School of the Arts. The King of Video Poker is his debut novel. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Masks are strongly encouraged for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have two commercial grade air purifiers. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/alpha-beta-blah-the-party-scene-2/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Open Mic
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000
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SUMMARY:Sound and Directing Film – with Emily Strong
DESCRIPTION:Please join Thirdworld Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY for talk on sound recording and making films with documentary filmmaker and sound mixer Emily Strong.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sound-and-directing-with-emily-strong/
LOCATION:The City College of New York – Shepard Hall\, 259 Convent Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10031
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Interview
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20250828T032059Z
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SUMMARY:Who Is This Music For? Asian Diaspora\, Counterculture\, and Access
DESCRIPTION:A4 brings together Asian diasporic artists from experimental/countercultural music scenes and community leaders to discuss the lack of access Asian diasporic communities have to countercultural arts. Artists in the diaspora\, especially those who work within experimental and countercultural scenes\, often challenge traditional boundaries of genre and aesthetics. In doing so\, they often look inward towards their own cultural roots\, as well as practices from various other cultures. It is only natural then that Asian countercultural artists would wish to perform for an audience that would deeply understand the cultural implications of their transgressive work. \nYet in organizing around aesthetic ideologies\, countercultural music scenes and audiences\, especially in New York City\, exhibit a widening class and racial divide. The dominance of white curatorial spaces often distances Asian diasporic communities from artists and venues. Further\, who gets to be an artist within countercultures must also be critically examined. While arts movements often idealize working-class politics\, the level of professionalization of music writ large necessitates capital investment (in the form of schooling\, PR\, marketing\, agents/managers) to even consider becoming a working musician in any genre\, including countercultural ones. \nWho is countercultural music for? Who should countercultural music be for? How can we organize in a way that changes who this music scene is being developed by and for? Join us for a panel discussion on these questions\, the current state of the problem\, imagining better futures\, and more. \nPanelists include Che Chen\, composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and curator for Four One One; Amirtha Kidambi\, musician\, bandleader of Elder Ones\, educator\, and activist; Thanu Yakupitiyage\, also known as DJ Ushka\, who traverses genres across electronic club & bass music; and Shahana Hanif\, City Council Member for New York City’s 39th District. \nThe discussion will be co-moderated by Ravish Momin\, drummer\, producer\, and educator; and Leo Chang\, musician\, scholar of experimental arts\, and operations associate at A4. The evening will begin with a short performance by panelists Che Chen and Amirtha Kidambi\, followed by an hour of structured panel discussion. There will be time for Q&A and mingling following the panel. \nThe event is hosted by the Clemente\, a Puerto Rican and Latinx cultural space rooted in the Lower East Side. This event is open to all\, particularly performers\, community and arts organizers\, and cultural workers of all backgrounds. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. We suggest a $5 donation to go towards keeping A4’s programs free. \nAgenda:\n6:30-7:00 pm (30 min) – Performance\n7:00-8:00 pm (60 min) – Panel\n8:00-8:15 pm (15 min) – Q&A\n8:15-8:30 pm (15 min) – Mingling \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/who-is-this-music-for-asian-diaspora-counterculture-and-access-2/
LOCATION:The Clemente\, 107 Suffolk St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20250807T155254Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Saving Face
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly screenings & conversations on Asian and Asian American cinema in collaboration with New York Asian Film Festival\n\n\n*The film is rated R. \nMOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Subversion\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \n*This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—helping us cover event costs while keeping it accessible and welcoming to all. All registrations are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. \nSEPTEMBER SCREENING\nSaving Face (2004) \nDirected by: Alice WuRuntime: 91 minutes | Rated: R \nA queer romantic comedy set in vibrant\, multicultural New York City\, Alice Wu’s irresistible feature debut breathed fresh life into the charming story of a young woman’s complicated life and her pursuit of love amid the chaos. Wilhelmina is a 28-year-old overworked medical resident living in Manhattan with no social life. Her widowed mother\, Ma\, cannot understand why her desirable daughter spends all her time at work. Ma\, meanwhile\, appears to be a traditional ChineseAmerican woman still under the thumb of her ultra-strict father. That Wilhelmina and her mother are both products of the very insular\, traditional (and\, yes…gossipy) Chinese-American community in Flushing\, Queens makes the usual family ties even tighter. \nA true love letter to New York City\, SAVING FACE is told with a great deal of warmth and humor\, as everyone tries to sort out their emotions and fulfill their obligations…to themselves and to each other\, while all along acknowledging their not-so-secret lives and trying to “save face.” \nIt was the first Hollywood movie that centered on Chinese Americans since The Joy Luck Club (1993). \nStarring: Michelle Krusiec\, Joan Chen\, Lynn Chen \nPOST-FILM CONVERSATION\nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier\, starting at 8:00 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages. \nABOUT New York Asian Film Festival \nThe New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s premier event showcasing the very best in new Asian cinema. Held annually in July at Film at Lincoln Center and various venues across New York City\, NYAFF is celebrated for its bold\, diverse\, and dynamic programming. \nThe festival highlights a wide spectrum of films—from emerging voices to masterful auteurs—spanning genres such as cutting-edge blockbusters\, independent treasures\, and groundbreaking works. \nAs a vital platform for Asian filmmakers\, NYAFF fosters cross-cultural dialogue and champions the innovation\, creativity\, and richness of Asian storytelling on a global stage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-saving-face/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T223000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk:  R. F. Kuang - Katabasis
DESCRIPTION:The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface discusses her highly anticipated new novel Katabasis\, where academic rivals team up for a magical road trip through Hell. Join us for a sharp\, funny\, and unmissable evening with R. F. Kuang about ambition\, magic\, and what it takes to survive grad school… and the underworld. \nIn conversation with Alice Sola Kim at 7PM and Weike Wang (Joan Is Okay) at 9:30 PM. Colby Minifie (The Boys) will read an excerpt from the novel at both shows. \nProduced in collaboration with Barnes & Noble. \nAll tickets include a copy of the deluxe signed edition of Katabasis​ (retail value $35). There will not be a book signing at this event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-r-f-kuang-katabasis/
LOCATION:Symphony Space\, 2537 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Ed Park: An Oral History of Atlantis with Mira Jacob - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:A deadpan\, wildly imaginative collection of stories that slices clean through the mundanity and absurdity of modern life\, An Oral History of Atlantis is the newest collection of short stories from Ed Park\, the author of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize–winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Same Bed Different Dreams. \n\n\nIn this utterly original collection\, characters question the fleetingness of youth and art\, reckon with the consequences of the everyday\, and find solace in the absurd\, the beautiful\, and the sublime. Throughout\, Ed Park deploys his trademark wit to create a world both strikingly recognizable and delightfully other. All together\, these fifteen stories have much to say about the meaning—and transitory nature—of our lives. And they are proof positive that Ed Park is one of the most insightful and imaginative writers working today. \nIn this conversation with Mira Jacob\, presented in collaboration with Yu & Me Books\, Ed Park discusses his latest book. \n* An Oral History of Atlantis will be available for sale at the venue. The author will sign books after the program.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ed-park-an-oral-history-of-atlantis-with-mira-jacob/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:Cookbook: Yasmin Khan: Sabzi w/ Sohla El-Waylly
DESCRIPTION:“In the world of food\, Yasmin Khan is a beacon of humanity and light.” —Hetty Lui McKinnon\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nEach ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.\nAdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.\nA signing will follow the talk.\nHome address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.\nThe event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/Iq1V2RvqpWw\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\, even if you have a ticket; email us and we’ll work it out.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net. \nIrresistible vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan’s travels—and the cooking she does\, at home\, for family and friends. \nLifting its name from the Persian word for “herbs\,” Sabzi is a collection of more than 80 accessible\, plant-forward recipes that celebrate the best of Mediterranean\, Middle Eastern\, and South Asian flavors. \nFrom bountiful salads to fragrant soups\, colorful mezze\, and heart-warming mains\, Yasmin invites home cooks to eat better for the health of people and the planet\, while staying connected to the traditional food cultures that make us who we are. \nYasmin Khan is a food and travel writer\, broadcaster\, and human rights campaigner. She is the author of four cookbooks: Sabzi\, Ripe Figs\, Zaitoun\, and The Saffron Tales. She lives in London. \nSohla El-Waylly is an American chef\, author\, and food media personality who’s debut cookbook became an instant New York Times bestseller\, winning a James Beard Award and two IACP awards. Her career includes notable work with The New York Times\, where she led the Cooking 101 digital series and co-hosted Mystery Menu with her husband and frequent collaborator\, chef and restaurateur Ham El-Waylly. She also hosted the viral digital series Stump Sohla for the Babish Culinary Universe. On the small screen\, Sohla starred in The HISTORY Channel’s Ancient Recipes with Sohla\, and was a judge on the Dan Levy-hosted cooking competition show\, The Big Brunch\, on Max.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-yasmin-khan-sabzi-w-sohla-el-waylly/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T220000
DTSTAMP:20250904T074250Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Destination Undefined
DESCRIPTION:A futuristic sci-fi play in NYC—robots\, memory cubes\, and a society that forgot what it meant to be human. \nSynopsis/ \nFive AI researchers from the Human Research Institute discover a mysterious Memory Cube buried in a long-forgotten Gold Vault beneath Manhattan. It contains something unimaginable: a living record of human consciousness from the year 2051. \nAs they decode the fragments\, a lost cyborg world begins to emerge — AI units fight for voting rights\, chip-enhanced humans scramble to survive a collapsing system\, and hidden secrets pulse beneath the vault’s rusted doors. Above ground\, a civilization built on algorithms begins to collapse. Below\, the last defenders of a relic economy are trapped with more questions than answers. \nBut the deeper the researchers dive\, the more unstable the memory becomes. Is this just a simulation of the past — or a warning from it? \nDestination Undefined is a genre-bending sci-fi absurdist play about trust\, identity\, and the cost of being human in a world that no longer knows what that means.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/destination-undefined/
LOCATION:Theatre 154\, 154 Christopher Street\, ##1E\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000
DTSTAMP:20250828T032403Z
CREATED:20250828T030931Z
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SUMMARY:Ai Weiwei + Orville Schell: Ai Weiwei Handbook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event with contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei\, discussing his new book\, Ai Weiwei Handbook.\n\n\nJoin us for a launch event with contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei\, discussing his new book\, Ai Weiwei Handbook\, the latest volume in the new series from No More Rulers. Joining Ai in conversation is Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society Orville Schell. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd-floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Ai Weiwei Handbook here. \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA-compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Aug. 22 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n—————————————————————————— \nA compact and amply illustrated guide to the prodigious artist\, activist\, and dissident \nEmerging from a tumultuous background of political and cultural critique\, Ai Weiwei (born 1957) uses a diverse range of mediums—including sculpture\, photography\, film and even social media—to confront issues from human rights abuses to democracy\, censorship and the role of the artist in society. Many of his interventions directly confront Chinese history and its current political climate\, such as his infamous photo series Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995) or his poignant response to the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake\, Straight. Other\, more recent artworks address global crises including the plight of refugees and forced migrants commemorated in Law of the Journey and the documentary Human Flow. Uniting craftsmanship with conceptual creativity\, Ai’s provocative and socially engaging art challenges political dogma and makes a plea for human rights. He serves as an example for free expression both in China and internationally. Ai Weiwei Handbook\, the latest volume in the new series from No More Rulers\, is an accessible\, affordable guide to Ai’s storied career of art and activism. \n\n\n\nAi Weiwei (b. 1957\, Beijing) is renowned for making strong aesthetic statements that resonate with timely phenomena across today’s geopolitical world. From architecture to installations\, social media to documentaries\, Ai uses a wide range of mediums as expressions of new ways for his audiences to examine society and its values. Ai is the recipient of the Ambassador of Conscience Award from Amnesty International and the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent from the Human Rights Foundation. His work is the subject of numerous art monographs and exhibition catalogs\, and he is the author of 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: Two Lives\, One Nation and a Century of Art Under Tyranny in China. \n\n\n\nOrville Schell is the Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society and former Dean at the UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. He graduated from Harvard University in Far Eastern History; studied Chinese at Stanford University\, was as a student at National Taiwan University; and did his Ph.D. work at Berkeley in Chinese History. After working for the Ford Foundation in Indonesia\, he covered the war in Indochina and has been in and out of China since the mid-70s. He’s author of numerous non-fiction works including the Wealth and Power: China’s long March to the 21 st Century (2013) and My Old Home: A Novel of Exile (2021). He has been awarded a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship\, a Smith Richardson Foundation grant and is the recipient of an Overseas Press Club Award\, a Harvard-Stanford Shorenstein Prize in Asian Journalism and is a fellow at the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University and the Annenberg School of Communications at the USC.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-weiwei-orville-schell-ai-weiwei-handbook/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T210000
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, Max\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy: \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-11/
LOCATION:318 W 53rd St\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T010000
DTSTAMP:20250905T110723Z
CREATED:20250905T110719Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Block Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for year two of the Mid-Autumn Block Party — an immersive celebration bridging heritage with modern creativity. This event builds on last year’s incredible turnout to support even more small businesses\, drive local foot traffic\, and showcase the vibrancy of our community through food\, art\, music\, and cultural programming. \nFollowing last year’s incredible turnout\, this year’s event is set to support more small businesses\, feature new emerging creators\, and draw in locals and visitors alike for a full day of community-powered celebration. \n📍Location: 345 Adams Street Brooklyn\, NY 11201\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 6\, 2025\n🕐 Time: \n\n2PM-8PM Mid-Autumn Block Party\n9PM-1AM AFTERPARTY\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n✨ Over 50+ local vendors — from Chinatown staples to new Asian-owned pop-ups\n🎤 Live performances — lion dance\, DJs\, cultural music\, and community showcases\n🎨 Interactive art + cultural identity\n📸 Instagram-worthy moments around every corner\n🎁 Activations\, community booths\, and cultural storytelling \n\nVENUE\nFirst Floor: \n\nThe Gateway – Immersive activations and CTS “Passport Challenge”\nThe Stage – DJs\, lion dance\, and live performances\nThe Grand Hall – Food and dessert vendors + a full bar\n\nSecond Floor: \n\nArtisan Alley – AAPI artists and lifestyle vendors + a full bar\nAction Alley – Interactive art: tattoo artist\, free bead/floral stations\, and Photo Booth\n\n\nWhether you’re coming for the food\, the vibes\, the family-friendly fun\, or to reconnect with Chinatown’s spirit\, this is your night to celebrate under the full moon — with your community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mid-autumn-block-party-2025/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,Festival,Food,In Person,Market,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T180000
DTSTAMP:20250904T010247Z
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SUMMARY:Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall\, a traveling exhibition – Opening Preview with Discount
DESCRIPTION:Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall\, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City in September 2025 at Think!Chinatown’s Studio. \nDiscount Code 25% Off: CommunityPtr25 \nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, multimedia displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \nExhibition Preview | 2:30–4:00 PM\nThink!Chinatown Studios | 1 Pike Street\, NYC \nReception | 4:00–6:00 PM\nDCTV | 87 Lafayette Street\, NYC \nExhibition: September 7 to 28\, 2025
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-50-years-after-the-fall-a-traveling-exhibition-opening-preview-celebration/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Fundraiser,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T173000
DTSTAMP:20250829T154711Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION:“No one outruns their past\, and mine just caught up with me.” – Vin Diesel – F9\n\n\nAbout the show:\nNew York City based storyteller\, comedian\, and AAPI activist Edward Yoo Pokropski has been touring\, Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A. around the U.S. for the past three years. A comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. Over the course of an hour and aided by visuals ranging from family photos to images of Superman\, Edward answers all the questions he gets about being adopted. \nCase 84 has toured in NYC\, Toronto\, Philly\, Ithaca\, Boston\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, Minneapolis\, LA\, Austin and San Fran. Case 84 is a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of Western media on identity\, complex family dynamics\, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly\, introspective\, and also painful moments in the show. As Edward’s journey unfolds\, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him\, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery. This show is a love letter to adoptees and an invitation for all to learn more about us. \nAbout Edward:\nEdward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for Brand Creative at NBCUniversal and Peacock. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest\, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the U.S \nASL Provided.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/case-84-adopted-in-the-u-s-a-2/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall\,
DESCRIPTION:Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall\,\na traveling exhibition debuting in New York City in September 2025 at Think!Chinatown’s Studio. \nThis exhibition launch commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon—a pivotal moment in Vietnamese history and the diaspora experience. Following the NYC debut\, Our Journeys will tour cities across the U.S. Visit our website for more details. \nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, multimedia displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \nGallery Hours: Friday 3-6pm\, Sat-Sun 1-5pm
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-our-journeys-50-years-after-the-fall/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall
DESCRIPTION:Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall\,\na traveling exhibition debuting in New York City ifrom Nov 1\, 2025 to Jan 18. 2026  at Think!Chinatown’s Studio. \nNov 1-Jan 18\, 2026: New York City \nThursday & Fridays 3-6pm except on holidays \nPartial Display \nThis exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon—a pivotal moment in Vietnamese history and the diaspora experience. Following the NYC debut\, Our Journeys will tour cities across the U.S. Visit our website for more details. \nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, multimedia displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-our-journeys-50-years-after-the-fall-2/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T180000
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SUMMARY:South Asian Summer Festival In Jersey City NJ
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant sights\, sounds\, and flavors of South Asia at the South Asian Summer Fest in Jersey City—a free\, family-friendly outdo\n\n\nExperience the vibrant sights\, sounds\, and flavors of South Asia at the South Asian Summer Fest in Jersey City—a free\, family-friendly outdoor celebration open to all! Enjoy live performances including Bhangra\, Bollywood\, and classical dance\, indulge in delicious street food from India\, explore a bustling marketplace of handmade jewelry\, crafts\, and ethnic wear\, and take part in henna art\, kids’ activities\, games\, and a photo booth. Celebrate culture\, community\, and summer fun while supporting local artists and vendors in an inclusive\, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of music\, food\, and festivities!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/south-asian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:J Owen Grundy Park\, Hudson Street\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20250828T024418Z
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SUMMARY:Jaipur Literature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating books\, ideas\, and dialogue\, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” — returns to New York in 2025\, presenting a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors\, thinkers\, and performers. \nThis year\, the vibrant energy of the Jaipur Literature Festival makes its return to New York. The 9th edition of the festival shall take place at Asia Society\, The National Art Club\, and The Center for Fiction from September 8th to 10th\, 2025.This year\, we return to celebrate the cosmopolitan spirit and boundless energy of New York City. We once again bring forth our signature camaraderie\, a veritable caravan of ideas\, and the enrapturing flow of conversations\, that continue to make our festival truly incredible! \nSep-08-2025 at the Center for Fiction \n\nThe Gujaratis: A Portrait of a Community: Salil Tripathi and Suketu Mehta in conversation\n\nSep-09-2025 at Asia Society \n\nBodies of Song: The Legacy of Kabir: Linda Hess in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy\nWhere The World Was Built: Sana Aiyar\, Hiromu Nagahara\, Emma Teng and Craig Wilder in conversation with Arun Venugopal; introduced by Ranu Boppana\nIndian Genius : The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America: Meenakshi Ahamed\, Neal Katyal and Siddhartha Mukherjee in conversation with Ramu Damodaran\nMr India: A Shekhar Kapur Medley: Shekhar Kapur in conversation with Sree Sreenivasan\nReimagining Legacy: The Epics and The Contemporary: Amish in conversation with Amrita Gandhi\n\nSep-10-2025 at National Arts Club \n\nTiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan\, Empress of India: Molly Crabapple and Ruby Lal in conversation with Nermeen Shaikh\nThe Art of Enlightenment: Visualising Dharma: Andrew Quintman introduced by Annabella Pitkin\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jaipur-literature-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Book,Festival,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20250904T211952Z
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SUMMARY:Film Lab Launches Elevating Women in Entertainment Series
DESCRIPTION:Film Lab is launching a free podcast series that will run September 8 through October 28 designed to connect artists and creatives\, especially Asian American women\, with access to industry insiders\, mentorship and advice.  The series includes Sundance’s Jandiz Cardoso\, Erin Quill on arts and activism\, Dean John J. Chin of AAARI CUNY on the intersection of academia and entertainment and much more. \nThe free series premieres on Film Lab‘s YouTube Channel\, offering unfiltered advice and empowering stories from leading voices. \nThe schedule includes: \nJandiz Cardoso – Sundance Episodic Program Director9/8/25Eventbrite \nScott Foster – Co-Founder\, ScriptHopInterview: 9/10/25\, 10AMEventbrite \nAki Li – VP Sales & Marketing\, CrossingsTV9/12/25\, 12PMEventbrite \nErin Quill – Broadway Singer & Journalist9/22/25Eventbrite \nChristy Harst – CEO\, Building Doors VO9/29/25\, 4PMEventbrite \nJoe Tex – Producer & Co-Founder\, BATSU!Interview: 9/30/25\, 7PMEventbrite \nAndrea Louie – Arts & Activism AdvocateInterview: 10/9/25\, 5:15PMEventbrite \nDaniel Sakaya – COO\, CrossingsTVInterview: 10/21/25\, 5PMEventbrite \nDean John J. Chin – AAARI CUNY\nInterview: 10/28/25\, 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith its focus on mentorship\, allyship\, and representation across race\, gender\, and genre\, Elevating Women in Entertainment serves both as a resource for creatives and a call to action for the industry. \nFollow the full series at YouTube.com/@filmlabinc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lab-launches-elevating-women-in-entertainment-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T235900
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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-2/
LOCATION:NY
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