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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Noguchi’s New York
DESCRIPTION:In 1922\, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again\, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world\, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most iconic artworks and imagined countless others. \nThis exhibition examines Noguchi’s deep and dynamic relationship with New York City\, exploring how its material\, cultural\, social\, and political landscape indelibly transformed his artwork and thinking\, and how he in turn transformed the city. It also highlights Noguchi’s unflagging attempts to give back by sculpting communal spaces for exploration and play—efforts often thwarted\, most notably by the influential NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. \nNoguchi’s New York encompasses more than 50 works\, including sculptures\, project models\, photographs\, and archival materials. The exhibition also brings to life Noguchi’s visions for unrealized playgrounds and playground equipment through a series of hand-painted animated films by Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard of Eastend Western. \nOrganized on the 40th anniversary of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum\, this exhibition celebrates the Museum itself as one of Noguchi’s most profound gifts to this city he called home. \nPhoto credit: Isamu Noguchi\, 1980
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/noguchis-new-york/
LOCATION:Noguchi Museum\, Noguchi Museum\, 9-01 33rd Rd\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260731T150944Z
CREATED:20260720T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T150944Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260731T151947Z
CREATED:20260720T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T151947Z
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP:20260818T200949Z
CREATED:20260818T200949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T200949Z
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SUMMARY:Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asia Society’s seventieth anniversary\, Asia Society Museum presents Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. \nDisplaying seventy of the finest examples of Asian art in the United States drawn from Asia Society’s permanent collection\, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of bronzes\, ceramics\, and metalwork thoughtfully assembled between the 1950s and the 1970s by John D. Rockefeller 3rd (1906-1978) and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (1909-1992). John D. Rockefeller 3rd founded Asia Society in 1956 with the mission to promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States; the bequest of the collection to Asia Society in 1979 underscores the Rockefellers’ conviction that an aesthetic encounter with great works of art promotes deep cross-cultural understanding. \nWith highlights including spectacular Buddhist and Hindu sculptures\, and rare Chinese\, Korean\, and Japanese ceramics\, Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon celebrates historic achievements in Asian art spanning more than two millennia. The exhibition foregrounds the transformative power of faith and the catalyzing potential of international trade in the creation of great works of art across Asia. \nBuddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon presents a special opportunity for museum visitors to experience the unparalleled quality of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Thrid Collection at its home at Asia Society Museum in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/buddha-and-shiva-lotus-and-dragon/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260327T140040Z
CREATED:20260327T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T140040Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260818T202009Z
CREATED:20260818T202009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202009Z
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SUMMARY:Shu Lea Cheang\, LOVER LOVE
DESCRIPTION:LOVER LOVE\, a new commission for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by Shu Lea Cheang\, begins with a portal. A window is flung open and the gray wall of an apartment block dissolves into a turbulent\, overcast sky\, against which a smoky being is enveloped by a six-winged seraphim—an angel of the highest order. \nThis opening transition is both a gesture to Cheang’s longtime collaborator\, musician Aérea Negrot (1980–2023)\, who died by suicide\, and a marker of an entry into a hybrid space of documentation and imagination. For this film\, presented as a four-channel installation\, Cheang worked with eight intergenerational performers in Tucson\, Arizona\, all of whom contributed their own experiences\, narratives\, and dreams of and for trans and gender nonconforming life in today’s United States. \nThis collaboratively scripted film moves between physical and virtual space: between performances in a motel room\, a junkyard\, and city streets amid surrounding nature\, we can see desert plants blooming anthropomorphic appendages and souls escaping inhuman oppression to take transhuman flight. \nThe gallery’s four screens\, themselves portals to the film’s world\, can be shifted by viewers into and out of the path of each projector. Each movement triggers a segment of Negrot’s 2011 track “It’s Lover\, Love”—a dreamy\, minimalist meditation on the lingering traces of broken promises and vanished love. These aural and physical shifts create new compositions\, morphing the installation into an active landscape in which to navigate agency\, survival\, and intimacy in a time of escalating political precarity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shu-lea-cheang-lover-love/
LOCATION:The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art\, 26 Wooster Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260416T174018Z
CREATED:20260416T174018Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Siyan Wong: Make It 10 Cents
DESCRIPTION:Make it 10 Cents is a painting exhibition to raise awareness and to support a one-day pop-up redemption on May 26th in Chinatown. This pop-up simulates the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill by redeeming all materials at the 10-cent rate. \nSiyan Wong’s paintings depict elderly low wage workers who collect cans to survive. Each of her social realist paintings\, in vibrant colors\, captures a fleeting moment that exudes the human experience of living – depicting lives whose efflorescence is held back by the politics of their days. Together\, they show the human spirit always venturing toward a better life. \nThrough these paintings\, she gives visibility to the work of the historically marginalized\, and puts a spotlight on the cans and bottles that end up in costly landfills that devastate our environment. The individuals appearing in her paintings are elderly Chinese immigrants in Chinatown and the Lower East Side who worked in garment factories\, restaurants\, and homecare before turning to rummaging for cans and bottles on the streets. \nWong states that\, “Art is only as powerful as the inspiration for actions that comes from it. ‘Make It 10 Cents’ is an art exhibition about doing right by our vulnerable population of elderly and working poor\, and to protect our environment that is experiencing rapid\, severe degradation driven in part by failure in policies.” \nLocation: Welcome to Chinatown\nRegular Hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM\nDuration: April 14 – May 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-siyan-wong-make-it-10-cents/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T003814Z
CREATED:20260514T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T003814Z
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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.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \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-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260603T122958Z
CREATED:20260514T150612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T122958Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. \nIndian Princesses\nby Eliana Theologides Rodriguez\ndirected by Miranda Cornell \nn the summer of 2008\, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities\, camp-like adventures\, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name\, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell\, the histories we omit\, and the truths that live inside us\, waiting to come out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-indian-princesses-with-discount-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Linda Gross Theater\, 336 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260818T202523Z
CREATED:20260818T202523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202523Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh"
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place\, since 1972\, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists\, handcrafted tools\, and relevant media\, the exhibition serves as a homage to learn\, reflect\, discuss\, and heal. \nBangladesh\, Not “Bhaangadesh” seeks to raise social (in)justice awareness through showcasing Bangladeshi artistic expression\, and persistent crimes against humanity from the summer of 2024–of government-implemented curfews\, with “shoot-on-sight” commands\, country-wide internet revoked\, houses raids\, innocent lives taken\, and unnecessary arrests made\, etc. After decades of corruption and nepotism\, Bangladeshi students stood up against the unjust quota system of prioritizing government positions rather than basing hiring on skill\, talent\, and merit–for descendants of ancestors prominent in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-not-bhaangadesh/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260511T200605Z
CREATED:20260424T163511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200605Z
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SUMMARY:Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys\, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP)\, on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. \nCentering the voices of Vietnamese Americans\, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration\, memory\, and resilience. Through oral histories\, cherished artifacts\, and interactive elements\, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the emotional and historical threads that connect generations across the diaspora. \nAbout the Exhibition\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\, displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \n \nAbout Montclair Public Library\nThe Montclair Public Library is a vibrant cultural and educational institution where ideas come to life\, fostering artistic enrichment\, cultural exploration\, and lifelong learning. We strive to connect people of all ages and backgrounds by offering inclusive access to knowledge\, creativity\, and community through dynamic programming\, collaborative spaces\, and joyful engagement. \nAbout Vietnamese Boat People\nVietnamese Boat People (VBP) is a nonprofit organization based in Montclair NJ. Established in 2018\, our mission is to amplify the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora community\, educate and inspire\, and foster meaningful connections. The organization’s name\, Vietnamese Boat People\, initially paid tribute to the millions of refugees who fled Vietnam by boat. Since then\, the organization has evolved and is dedicated to supporting all stories from the Vietnamese diaspora community. Through our award-winning podcast\, innovative storytelling\, digital archives\, and community-driven programs\, we provide accessible platforms for communities to engage with these narratives. https://www.vietnameseboatpeople.org \nPhoto credits: Argenis Apolinario
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-exhibition/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 South Fullerton Ave.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260915T010618Z
CREATED:20260522T200133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T010618Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260524T014641Z
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SUMMARY:Dance/Theater Piece: Here NOW So Long
DESCRIPTION:Special Ticket Offers for WHITE WAVE Dance’s New York Premiere of Here NOW So Long! \nHere NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotions\, weaving together panoramic video images\, live performance of an original composition for guitars and electronics\, and the fluid dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. \n📅 When: Thursday\, May 21st at 7 PM: Post show Opening Night Celebration \n                  Friday\, May 22nd at 7:30PM: Artist talk after the show \n                  Saturday\, May 23rd at 7:30PM \n📍 Where: New York Live Arts: 219 West 19 Street\, New York\, NY 10011 \n🎟️ Click HERE for Tickets: General Admission: $45; Student/Senior: $35 \n✨ Special Ticket Offers for WHITE WAVE Dance’s New York Première of Here NOW So Long! \n\n🎟 40% Group Discount — Bring your friends! Use code WHITEWAVE40 when purchasing 4 or more tickets.\n🎟 20% Individual Discount — Enjoy savings on your own ticket with code WHITEWAVE20.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to experience an unforgettable evening of dance at a special price. Secure your seats today and join us in celebrating this premiere event! \n​Here NOW So Long is utterly compelling multimedia dance‑theater work marked by remarkable versatility and choreographic virtuosity of Young Soon Kim. Here NOW So Long explores the turbulence of human emotion through 12 vivid scenes\, weaving together panoramic video imagery\, a live performance of an original score of guitars and electronics\, and the fluid\, dramatic movement of WHITE WAVE’s stunning dancers. The work extends and breaks the boundaries of contemporary dance with themes of love\, longing\, and inner conflict. \n​The production continues WHITE WAVE’s longstanding collaboration with a team of singularly innovative artists: an original score by Marco Cappelli\, visuals by filmmaker Hao Bai\, and dramaturgy by James Leverett\, former Yale professor. Artistic Director Young Soon Kim creates a movement language that reveres tradition while embracing innovation\, reaching into the inner landscapes of imagination\, passion\, and spirit to generate new expressions of contemporary dance. \nHere NOW So Long is the third chapter in Young Soon Kim’s acclaimed Here NOW series\, which toured Korea in Seoul\, Gwangju\, and Seongnam in 2012. The fourth and final chapter\, Eternal NOW\, premiered at BAM Fisher in 2014. \n​Artistic Director / Choreographer: Young Soon Kim \nRehearsal Director: Mark Willis \nDancers: Michael Bishop\, Kaylan Bradford\, John Crim\, Benjamin De Andrade\, Bella Donatelli\, Soomin Eum\, Shujung Kim\, Ellie Swainhart\, Juan David Viveros
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dance-theater-piece-here-now-so-long/
LOCATION:New York Live Arts\, 219 West 19 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T001751Z
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SUMMARY:NYC AAPI 5K
DESCRIPTION:The AAPI 5K is a road race to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month \n\nCreate a safe and welcoming space for AAPI Runners / Walkers\nRaise funds and awareness for AAPI nonprofit organizations\nSupport AAPI Small Businesses\n\nRUN DETAILS \n\nThe 3.1-mile run is an unsanctioned road race. No Water Station\nThe event is chip time. We’ll have prizes for Fastest Overall & Fastest Teams\nRace Starts & Finishes in Lower East Side.\n3 waves to help us plan a safe event for all.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-aapi-5k/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:In Person,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T000000
DTSTAMP:20260519T122305Z
CREATED:20260519T122305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T122305Z
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SUMMARY:Masala Mingle · South Asian Market & Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant\, full day South Asian cultural marketplace\, food experience & community event in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. \nBringing together the South Asian Community and New Yorkers who love them. \nAgenda: \n\n\n\nDaytime: Market + The Mingle (10am – 6pm) All ages welcome – $7.18\nA vibrant full day of curated South Asian brands\, authentic food\, and a bar and lounge to settle into. At the heart of it all is the conversation rounds at “The Mingle”\, designed to spark real connections\, a few laughs\, and the kind of conversations you didn’t know you needed. \nThe Mingle + Live Music (7:00pm – 12am) 21+ only\, valid ID required – $28.52\nAn evening of exciting conversation rounds at “The Mingle”\, designed to spark real connections\, followed by Bollywood and Indie live music that makes you want to groove to the beats amongst new and old friends. This is where the South Asian community in New York connects. \nFree tickets for kids under the age of 12.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/masala-mingle-%c2%b7-south-asian-market-meet-up/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142313Z
CREATED:20260428T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142313Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Month Crafting and Maker's Market at Essex Market
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly event\, make your own pipe cleaner flower\, decorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI elders\, shop small to win prizes!\n\n\nCelebate AAPI month with Essex Market! \nWe are hosting craft workshops and a maker’s market to fundraise for local AAPI non-profit organizations \n\nMake your own pipe cleaner flower\nDecorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags for AAPI Elders\nShop small AAPI small business to win prizes\n\n \nThe Lower East Side Partnership is organizing this event in conjunction with Heart of Dinner\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that addresses food insecurity\, social isolation\, and loneliness among Asian American older adults living in under‑resourced and underinvested communities. Every week\, they home deliver hand‑decorated care packages with about three days of culturally comforting meals\, fresh produce\, and a handwritten love note. \nFeatured small buisnesses will be selling handmade items including but not limited to: \n\nstickers\nenamel pins\nceramics\ndecorative rugs\nearrings\nsculptures\nmochi squares\nmadeleines\n\n15% of all sales at the maker’s market and our ticket proceeds (after fees and cost of goods needed for the event) from tickets would go to AAPI non-profit organizations that address food insecurity among AAPI communities inclusive of neighborhoods like Chinatown and Lower East Side (i.e. Heart of Dinner\, Meals For Unity\, UA3)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-month-crafting-and-makers-market-at-essex-market/
LOCATION:Essex Market\, 88 Essex Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T170842Z
CREATED:20260408T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T170842Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Park\, NYC Chinatown \nCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks\, highlighting significant events and commemorations. \nLocation: East Broadway & Essex St. in Seward Park\nCost: Free\nRegistration: Registration not required.\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\nContact Number: (212) 360-1444 \nPhoto credit: CHOONGKY/Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-historic-chinatown-parks-and-monuments-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:History,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260522T040929Z
CREATED:20260520T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T040929Z
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SUMMARY:Performing Artists in Conversation: Tisa Chang & Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month\, MOCA continues its commitment as a vital platform for presenting timely and resonant live arts\, uplifting Asian American artists working across time-based disciplines\, including music\, theater\, dance\, and film. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Performing Artists in Conversation. This program invites performing artists and companies whose work has shaped and advanced the Asian American performing arts landscape. \nCome hear from foundational artists\, choreographers and artistic directors who built the Asian American Theater Movement. Our first guest of this ongoing series is Tisa Chang\, of the seminal Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. How did Pan Asian Rep start? What does it take to operate a physical theater? How has the field changed? What is the future of Asian American theater? \nGeneral Admission: $15 | Senior & Student Admission: $10 | MOCA Member Admission: Free \nABOUT Tisa Chang\nTisa Chang has led Pan Asian Repertory Theatre since inception\, promoting stories seldom told and voices seldom heard. She is a theatre professional with five decades of experience as an actor\, dancer\, and director. Directing highlights include: Sayonara; The Joy Luck Club; the epic play-with-music Cambodia Agonistes\, which toured nationally and to Cairo and Johannesburg; Kwatz! The Tibetan Project; and Rashomon\, which was invited to Havana Theatre Festival in 2003. She pioneered premieres\, in English and Mandarin Chinese of the classic Peking opera\, RETURN OF THE PHOENIX\, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at La Mama ETC. \nABOUT Pan Asian Repertory Theatre\nPan Asian Repertory Theatre is the pioneer\, award-winning Asian American theatre company on the East Coast and the second most veteran in the nation. With the help of the late Ellen Stewart and core Asian American artists at La Mama ETC\, Tisa Chang founded Pan Asian Rep in 1977 with the vision that Asian American artists can equally follow their artistic aspirations to reach the zenith of American Theatre. \nThe company nurtures thousands of artists and is a “who-is-who” of Asian American theatre history\, with notable alumni/ae including June Angela\, Tina Chen\, Philip Gotanda\, Wai Ching Ho\, David Henry Hwang\, Daniel Dae Kim\, Lucy Liu\, Ron Nakahara\, Qui Nguyen\, R.A. Shiomi\, Lauren Yee\, and Henry Yuk. \nFor over four decades\, Pan Asian’s mission is to provide professional theatre opportunities for Asian American artists to work under the highest standards of excellence and create new works that dignify Asian Americans and dispel stereotypes\, focusing on stories of probing social justice issues. PAN ASIAN has pioneered artistic distinction with Off-Broadway Productions\, Tours\, Educational Outreach\, and Community Service. \nhttps://www.panasianrep.org/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/performing-artists-in-conversation-tisa-chang-pan-asian-repertory-theatre/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T235939Z
CREATED:20260503T033214Z
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SUMMARY:Passport to Taiwan 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since 1999\, the United States has recognized the second week of May as Taiwanese American Heritage Week\, celebrating the contributions and achievements of Taiwanese Americans. As part of this national recognition\, Passport to Taiwan has been a platform to not only showcase the vibrant culture of Taiwan but also honor the Taiwanese American experience—a story of perseverance\, innovation\, and success in the U.S. \nOn Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\, we invite you to join us at Union Square for the Passport to Taiwan Festival\, where we celebrate both our heritage and the incredible impact of Taiwanese Americans in communities across the country. \n📍 Date: May 24\, 2026\n📍 Location: Union Square\, New York City\n📍 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM \nFrom delicious Taiwanese street food and traditional performances to inspiring stories of Taiwanese Americans who have made their mark in business\, government\, arts\, and beyond\, this festival is a celebration of our identity and achievements. Whether you are reconnecting with your roots or learning about Taiwan and its people for the first time\, Passport to Taiwan is your gateway to experiencing the best of our culture and community. \nJoin us in celebrating the journey\, resilience\, and contributions of Taiwanese Americans. Mark your calendars and be part of this special event!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/passport-to-taiwan-2026/
LOCATION:Union Square Park North\, 17th Street between Park Avenue and Broadway)\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T004449Z
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SUMMARY:Short Films from NYC Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Art & Activism through Storytelling by Think!Chinatown\n\n\n‍ ‍ \nVisiting from NYC\, Think!Chinatown brings a selection of their storytelling projects to Toronto. These short films tease out complex stories of immigration journeys\, the birth of the Asian American movement\, and the everyday lives of Chinatown community members. \nFollowing the screening\, Executive Director of Think!Chinatown\, Yin Kong\, will discuss how storytelling is an essential part of T!C’s practice in their creative placekeeping work. Conversation will be moderated by Amy Wang of Long Time No See. \nWalk-ins are welcome\, with priority to those who have RSVP’d \nProgram: \n\n“Rocking the Boat” features pioneering advocate Yee Ling Poon\, following her time with Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and the Basement Workshop.\n“Everyday Chinatown” is an animated shorts series that highlights objects found in everyday life in our community through animated artwork by Asian American artists and oral history recordings from Chinatown community members.\n“An Ode to our Generations: with Nobuko Miyamoto (Yellow Pearl)” is a short film featuring musician and “artivist” Nobuko Miyamoto. This is the third short film in a series inspired by the incredible work and foundation laid by Basement Workshop and Yellow Pearl more than 50 years ago\n“Grand Rising” is a fashion story inspired by Domingo Anthony\, one of the first Black landowners in New Netherland circa 1643 who lived in the south eastern corner of current day Chinatown.\n“Presenting Think!Chinatown” is a mini-documentary about Think!Chinatown’s work during a year of extraordinary growth with the support of an amazing team and dedicated volunteers.\n“Artisanal Chinatown: Tofu” is a mini-documentary produced by Think!Chinatown\, starring the tofu makers of Chinatown. Get a behind the scenes look at the artisanal process of making tofu\, and learn about the family legacies behind the tofu shops in the neighborhood.\n\nThis event is presented by Think!Chinatown in partnership with Long Time No See\, and sponsored by Reel Asian. \nThink!Chinatown is a creative placekeeping non-profit here to create intergenerational spaces of art\, joy\, belonging and connection in Manhattan’s Chinatown. At the intersection of arts\, storytelling and neighborhood engagement\, T!C works to grow community agency in our own neighborhood’s built environment as well as the narrative of our own stories. @thinkchinatown \nLong Time No See’s collective work seeks to connect the Chinatown community across generations\, remind us all that our current struggle is not a new one\, and we have much to learn from one another. Through communal art creation\, we hold space for us all to gather and share our stories – of family\, of hardship\, of resilience and our hopes for the future. @ltnschinatown \nReel Asian is a not-for-profit charitable cultural organization that advocates for Asian representation through media arts. As Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival\, Reel Asian® provides a public forum for Asian and Asian diasporic artists and their work\, and fuels the growing appreciation for diverse media in Canada. @reelasian \nCover photo by Sophia Deng
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/short-films-from-nyc-chinatown/
LOCATION:Bachir/Yerex Presentation Space\, The Commons (Suite 440) 401 Richmond Street West Toronto\, ON\, M5V 3A8 Canada\, Bachir/Yerex Presentation Space\, The Commons (Suite 440)\, 401 Richmond Street West\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 3A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T134454Z
CREATED:20260427T132537Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Foundations and Futures: Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Teach Asian American Stories invites educators to explore Foundations and Futures\, a newly launched free and online multimedia textbook that centers Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and perspectives – because our history is your history. \nThis interactive session will begin with a guided walkthrough of the textbook\, highlighting its rich collection of chapters\, media\, and classroom-ready resources. Participants will then have dedicated time to explore the platform and consider how it can support their own teaching. \nWe’ll close with a preview of the curriculum modules for the chapter\, “The Tape Family and Chinese American Civil Rights.” We will examine the Tape v. Hurley (1885) case to explore the distinctions between exclusion and segregation and to open up broader conversations about race\, access to education\, and belonging. Educators will leave with practical tools and inspiration to bring this new resource into their classrooms in meaningful ways. \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis workshop is brought to you by UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, Teach Asian American Stories\, and AAPI New Jersey. \n– \nFacilitators: Christian-Joseph Macahilig\, UCLA Outreach Coordinator\, and Sulynn Miao\, TAAS Curriculum and Program Manager \nChristian-Joseph Macahilig is an Outreach Coordinator for the Foundation and Futures AAPI multimedia textbook team with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Prior to joining the Foundations and Futures team\, Christian taught middle school Social Studies in New York City and also worked with Filipinx-American nonprofit organizations. From his experiences as both a student and educator\, he noticed the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were barely represented in curriculum and other classroom materials. This absence drives Christian to reform curriculum by advocating for all schools to have AAPI and Ethnic Studies as required learning. He aims to elevate voices of the AAPI community and ensure that their stories and cultures are taught with fidelity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exploring-foundations-and-futures-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-multimedia-textbook/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083809Z
CREATED:20260424T083809Z
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SUMMARY:Comics for the Revolution: Lianhuanhua in China 1949-1989
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Zheng Shengtian\, Kuiyi Shen\, and Jane DeBevoise.\n\n\nPlease come to AAAinA at 6:30pm on Tuesday\, May 26 to hear artist\, curator\, and former China Art Academy professor Shengtian Zheng speak about his experience creating and teaching lianhuanhua\, followed by a conversation with U.C. San Diego professor Kuiyi Shen\, moderated by Jane DeBevoise. \nLianhuanhua are palm-sized picture books that emerged in China in the early 1900s as popular forms of entertainment\, much like comics. After 1949 and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China\, Mao Zedong mandated that art\, including comics\, should serve the people. For the next 30 years\, artists were enlisted to illustrate these little picture books with images of valiant workers\, victorious PLA soldiers and model citizens\, often women. Hundreds of millions of copies were published. But when the Cultural Revolution ended in 1976 and the political environment relaxed\, classical legends\, love stories\, and Western sci-fi\, including Star Wars\, quickly replaced the heroic exploits of workers\, peasants and soldiers\, and the popularity of lianhuanhua surged. \nA selection of lianhuanhua from the 1920s to 1989 will be on display in the AAAinA reading room during the program. \nBios: \nZheng Shengtian is an artist\, scholar\, and curator based in Vancouver. Before 1990\, he worked at the China Academy of Art as Professor and Chair of the Oil Painting Department. He was a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota and San Diego State University\, Secretary of the Annie Wong Art Foundation\, Founding Board Director of the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art\, and the Adjunct Director of the Institute of Asian Art at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Currently\, he is the Managing Editor of Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art\, a trustee of Asia Art Archive in America and a Research Fellow at Simon Fraser University. Zheng has organized and curated numerous exhibitions and events\, and has frequently contributed to periodicals and catalogues. In 2013\, Zheng Shengtian: Selected Writing on Art was published in four volumes by China Academy Press. His latest publications include Sino-Mexican Art and Cultural Exchanges in the Twentieth Century (Cambria Press\, 2024) and a Chinese version. In 2011 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for curatorial work by the Vancouver Biennale. In 2013 He received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. In 2025 he was given The King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contribution to the community. \nKuiyi Shen is Professor of Asian Art History\, Theory\, and Criticism at UC San Diego. His teaching and writing has focused on Chinese and Japanese art with an emphasis on modern and contemporary Chinese art and Sino-Japanese art exchanges in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He received a BA in fine arts from the Shanghai Normal University and an MA and PhD in art history from the Ohio State University. Shen is the author and co-author of many books and exhibition catalogues on modern and contemporary Chinese art\, including A Century in Crisis: Tradition and Modernity in the Art of Twentieth Century China (1998); Between the Thunder and the Rain: Chinese Paintings from the Opium War to the Cultural Revolution (2000); Zhou Brothers—Thirty Years of Collaboration (2004); Reboot: The Third Chengdu Biennale (2007); Chinese Posters (2009); Arts of Modern China (2012\, winner of the 2013 ICAS Book Prize in Humanities)\, Echo of the Universe: Ink Art of Liu Kuo-sung (2016); Li Huayi: Landscapes from a Master’s Heart (2018) and many others.  \nJane DeBevoise is President and Chair of Asia Art Archive in America in New York and Chair Emeritus of Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong. Prior to moving to Hong Kong in 2002\, Ms. DeBevoise was Deputy Director of the Guggenheim Museum\, responsible for museum operations and exhibitions globally. She joined the Museum in 1996 as Project Director of China: 5000 Years\, a large-scale exhibition of traditional and modern Chinese art that was presented in 1998 at the Guggenheim museums in New York and Bilbao. Prior to 1996\, Ms. DeBevoise was Managing Director at Bankers Trust Company where she worked for 14 years in New York\, Hong Kong\, Tokyo and London. With a MA from the University of California\, Berkeley and a PhD from The University of Hong Kong\, Ms. DeBevoise writes and lectures widely. Her publications include Between State and Market: Chinese Contemporary Art in the Post-Mao Era (2014) and the co-authored Uncooperative Contemporaries: Exhibitions in Shanghai in 2000 (2020). \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nThe event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts\, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, Ruth Foundation for the Arts\, and other foundations and individuals.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/comics-for-the-revolution-lianhuanhua-in-china-1949-1989/
LOCATION:Asia Art Archive in America\, 23 Cranberry Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260519T025705Z
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SUMMARY:Music with Slant: Lucky FM 2
DESCRIPTION:Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes\, drums\, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps\, the International Hotel\, Vincent Chin\, and today. Performed viscerally through music\, dance\, and humor\, Slant finds unity amidst chaos in a celebration of community. \nSlant is the trio ensemble of Rick Ebihara\, Wayland Quintero\, and Perry Yung. In 1995\, Slant premiered Big Dicks\, Asian Men followed by other works through the 2000s that featured farcical themes punctuated by outlandish and poignant moments that audiences flocked to see at La MaMa and across the USA.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-with-slant-lucky-fm-2/
LOCATION:The Club (La Mama)\, 74A East 4th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Activism,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260403T192836Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. \nOver the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th\, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School\, Backtalkers Academy through homerooms\, plenaries\, intensives and office hours\, will engage in interactive conversations on Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education. Featuring some of the most distinguished racial justice and democracy experts including Carol Anderson\, Barbara Arnwine\, Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Nancy MacLean\, Jason Stanley\, and Kaye Wise Whitehead\, and many more\, this is a space to sharpen your analysis of the democratic crisis we are living through and forge the tools needed to fight back. \nWe will be running a special 10% early bird discount to the first 100 people who register by April 10th. Just use EarlyBird10 at checkout. \nIn addition\, limited 50% scholarships are available  for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-backtalkers-academy-critical-race-theory-historical-memory-feminism-democracy-and-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T122139Z
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SUMMARY:Think!Chinatown Dumpling Workshop Immersive Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a special dumpling workshop this May in Think!Chinatown’s cozy kitchen studio\, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Rooted in our neighborhood\, Manhattan’s Chinatown\, this workshop is an invitation to connect more deeply with the foodways of the Chinese diaspora. Expect a hands-on cooking experience\, shared stories\, and a meal made together. Designed for small groups\, teams\, ERGs\, and friends who want to support\, this experience offers a more guided and elevated format than our public workshops. \nTickets are $88 per person. For more information\, please RSVP!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/thinkchinatown-dumpling-workshop-immersive-dinner/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T230403Z
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SUMMARY:Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work: Advance Screening with Mindy Kaling and Cast in Conversation (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Mindy Kaling\, showrunner Charlie Grandy\, and the cast of the new Hulu series Not Suitable for Work gather for an exclusive advance episode screening of the latest chapter in her ever-expanding “Mindy-verse\,” followed by a conversation. \nOn the heels of her beloved explorations of adolescence and college life in Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls\, Kaling returns with a sharp\, affectionate look at the chaos and ambition of life in your ’20s. Following five work-obsessed young professionals navigating friendship\, romance\, and the pressures of getting ahead in New York City — an ensemble including Ella Hunt\, Avantika Vandanapu\, Jack Martin\, Will Angus\, and Nicholas Duvernay — Not Suitable for Work is like Friends for the grindset: a funny\, heartfelt look at the realities of young adulthood and modern work culture. \nAfter the screening\, Kaling\, Grandy\, and the cast take the stage to discuss the making of the series — creating their dynamic ensemble chemistry\, how they captured the anxieties and exhilarations of early adulthood\, stories from behind the scenes\, and more.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hulus-not-suitable-for-work-advance-screening-with-mindy-kaling-and-cast-in-conversation-hybrid/
LOCATION:92nd Street Y (92NY / 92Y)\, 1395 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Television,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260529T023856Z
CREATED:20260424T083322Z
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SUMMARY:New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)
DESCRIPTION:The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)\, North America’s longest-running festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema\, has announced the full lineup and official nominations for its 2026 edition\, spotlighting a diverse slate of films across 15 languages and underscoring the growing dominance of regional storytelling in contemporary Indian cinema. \nThe festival will kick off with a Gala Preview Night on May 28 featuring a 4K restored presentation of Sholay\, the 51-years old landmark Bollywood classic. A defining work in Indian cinematic history\, this special presentation celebrates the film’s enduring influence with a newly restored print which includes the original ending of the film\, setting a grand\, nostalgic\, and cinematic tone for the festival. \nOpening night on May 29 will spotlight Boong\, the Manipuri-language feature that recently won a BAFTA award\, underscoring the growing global visibility of regional Indian cinema. Director Laksmipriya Devi will attend the premiere and participate in a post-screening discussion. \nThe festival’s Centerpiece selection – a World Premiere\, Flowers of Acacia\, is directed by Anmol Sidhu (Jaggi) and presented by Shonali Bose. The film will screen on May 30 and it represents the next wave of globally relevant Indian independent cinema. The powerful sophomore Punjabi-language film by the Chandigarh-based filmmaker exposes the entrenched patriarchy in parts of India. \nAlso in the lineup is a 25th anniversary screening of Dil Chahta Hai\, Directed by Farhan Akhtar\, the film is widely credited with redefining contemporary urban Hindi cinema. \nThe festival will close May 31 with the New York premiere of the critically acclaimed Marathi-language film Tighee (Motherhood)\, starring Nehha Pendse and Sonalee Kulkarni\, both of whom are expected to attend. \n“Closing the festival with Tighee is incredibly special\,” added Suman Gollamudi\, IAAC Executive Director. “It is a film of rare emotional intelligence – intimate\, powerful\, and deeply human – leaving audiences with a sense of reflection and connection.” \nThe evening culminates in the NYIFF Awards Ceremony\, honoring outstanding achievements across this year’s festival slate. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-indian-film-festival-nyiff/
LOCATION:Village East Cinema\, 189 2nd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T124500
DTSTAMP:20260527T141045Z
CREATED:20260518T134454Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Mandates in a Minute: Impact\, Utility\, and Approaches for AAPI and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Content
DESCRIPTION:Join Teach Asian American Stories and the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools for a Lunch & Learn designed for school and district leaders. This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops\, resources\, and partnership opportunities available to support schools in implementing inclusive\, mandate-aligned AAPI and LGBTQ+ content across K–12 classrooms and school communities. Participants will explore practical approaches\, ready-to-use supports\, and meaningful entry points for fostering more inclusive learning environments for all students. \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis workshop is brought to you by the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools\, Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey. \nFacilitators: Roslyne Shiao\, AAPI New Jersey\, and Kate Okeson\, New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-learn-mandates-in-a-minute-impact-utility-and-approaches-for-aapi-and-lgbtq-inclusive-content/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175958Z
CREATED:20260520T175928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T175958Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA x Po Wing Hong - Spring in the Kitchen: Flavors of Renewal
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Po Wing Hong Food Market 寶榮行\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a vibrant tasting and conversation celebrating the flavors\, ingredients\, and traditions of springtime. Centered around seasonal specialties\, this program explores how everyday ingredients\, from dried fruits like goji berries\, jujubes\, and longan to herbs such as dried Chinese yam and codonopsis\, play a role in nourishing the body and reflecting the rhythms of the season. \nJoin Sophia Tsao\, Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong\, for a guided introduction to ingredients commonly found in Chinese home kitchens during the warmer months. Through storytelling\, demonstrations\, and tastings\, you will learn how families select\, prepare\, and enjoy foods believed to restore balance\, boost energy\, and support overall well-being as the seasons shift. Bird’s nest will be introduced as one of many traditional ingredients\, offering insight into its cultural significance alongside more familiar pantry staples. \nWhether you are a seasoned cook or simply curious\, this program offers a welcoming and accessible entry point into culinary knowledge passed down through generations. Come ready to taste\, ask questions\, and leave with practical tips for shopping and cooking\, along with a deeper appreciation of how seasonal foods connect memory\, tradition\, and everyday life. \n$20 Early Bird Admission | $25 General Admission | $20 Student & Senior | $15 Members \nAbout Sophia Tsao \n\n\nSophia Tsao is the Executive Vice President of Po Wing Hong Food Market Inc.\, a cornerstone of Manhattan’s Chinatown for more than 45 years. A graduate of Boston University’s School of Management\, Sophia never expected to join the family business founded by her parents\, Patrick and Nancy Ng. But over time\, she came to see that leading Po Wing Hong is not only a professional calling—it is a way to preserve and celebrate Chinese food culture in America. Today\, she guides the company’s growth across wholesale\, retail\, and e-commerce while ensuring Asian American communities continue to have access to high-quality\, traditional Chinese ingredients. \nBeyond her role at Po Wing Hong\, Sophia is an active community advocate and serves on the Board of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center\, a nationally recognized HRSA Quality Leader. \nAbout Po Wing Hong \nSince 1980\, Po Wing Hong Food Market has been fueling kitchens and nourishing communities in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Founded by Patrick and Nancy Ng\, we bring the flavors of Hong Kong to New York through a thoughtfully curated mix of Cantonese staples—premium dried seafood\, traditional herbs\, and soup ingredients rooted in generations of wisdom. We believe health is wealth\, and we proudly embrace the Eastern philosophy of food as medicine\, where every ingredient plays a role in supporting balance and well-being. \nWe live by three simple values: quality\, honesty\, and expertise. With decades of hands-on knowledge behind every recommendation\, we’re not just selling ingredients—we’re helping keep Chinese culinary traditions alive\, one bowl at a time. \nOur Brooklyn-based wholesale division\, Po Wing Trading\, delivers daily to restaurants and retailers across New York City and has been sharing our flavors around the world since the early 1990s.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-po-wing-hong-spring-in-the-kitchen-flavors-of-renewal/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T141735Z
CREATED:20260529T141735Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Dragoness and Art Exhibit: Misalignment
DESCRIPTION:A high-octane\, satirical commentary on race and creating art under capitalism\, Dragoness interrogates the ethics of reinventing identity in order to satisfy the expectations of those in power. \nWritten by Thai-American playwright Cha Mangan and directed by Samantha Toy Ozeas. Starring Vi To\, Bridget Gao\, Balfour Clark\, and Aaron Applebey. Produced by Tin Can Contingency. To learn more about the project and artists involved: https://givebutter.com/dragoness \nPerformances run May 28th-June 7th\, Thursdays-Sundays\, 7pm at Inspiration Point. Tickets are $15. \nPerformances of Dragoness will be accompanied by a visual art exhibition entitled Misalignment. Misalignment invites artists to respond to paradoxes\, splits\, and contradictions. They are interested in identity as paradox\, in life as contradiction\, and in practices that honor the multitudes within and the multiple realities that serve us both for expression and for protection. Work featured confronts internalized oppression\, betrayal—of language\, land\, lineage—and the uneasy desire to pass\, belong\, or ascend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-dragoness-and-art-exhibit-misalignment/
LOCATION:Inspiration Point Center for the Arts\, 710 Tiffany St\, Bronx\, NY\, 10474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Theater
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