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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit - Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
DESCRIPTION:Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American\,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis\, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated identity in America as a set of situated practices and institutional structures amidst transnational diasporas\, racial phantasms\, and political imaginaries.\n\nPresenting over 90 artists and collectives\, Legacies is the first institutional survey exhibition focusing on artists of Asian descent who were based in New York City.\n\n\nLegacies features works – paintings\, drawings\, sculpture\, and new media\, among other mediums – that serve to complicate the idea of defining “Asian American art” as singular and static through the lens of art history\, cultural studies\, and sociology. Recognizing that “identity-based” categories of art are bound to the dominant racial ideology and political narrative of a nation\, the exhibition instead focuses on a multiplicity of subjectivities\, political horizons\, and artistic expressions to interrogate life in America.\n\nIn addition to aesthetic concerns such as figuration\, abstraction and materiality\, the exhibition tracks how these artists addressed migration\, displacement\, racism\, cultural autonomy\, Western imperialism\, societal violence\, and representations of sexuality and gender through the decades.\n\nLegacies also constellates three key artist collectives and organizations: Godzilla: Asian American Art Network; the Basement Workshop; and Asian American Arts Centre. All three organizations were artistic\, social\, and political hubs for diasporic Asian artists in New York that intersected with other marginalized communities.\n\nThe exhibition also features newly commissioned installations\, including a large-scale Washington Square Windows installation by new-media artist Shu Lea Cheang connected to the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking film\, Fresh Kill (1994).\n\nFilmmaker Rea Tajiri presents an assemblage sculpture that expands on her groundbreaking History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige (1991)\, a meditation on her family history and Japanese and Japanese American internment during World War II.\n\nOrganized by Howie Chen\, Curator at 80WSE\, Jayne Cole Southard\, PhD.\, CUNY\, and christina ong\, PhD. \n \nProduced by Jon Huron\, 80WSE.  Gini Yu Pei Lee\, Curatorial Assistant. Gracia Brown and Daniella Occhineri\, Research Assistants. Kate Edelson\, Exhibition Registrar.\n \nThe exhibition’s presentation is made possible by Teiger Foundation.  \n\nSpecial thanks for the support of the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, Squid Frames\, CHENZO.STUDIO\, and Fales Library and Special Collections. Equipment provided in part by Lower East Side Ecology Center and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.\n\n\nImage credit:  Bridge Magazine Vol. 1 No. 6. New York: Basement Workshop\, 1972
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-legacies-asian-american-art-movements-in-new-york-city-1969-2001/
LOCATION:80WSE\, 80 Washington Square East\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History,In Person,Reception
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20241210T171522Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
DESCRIPTION:Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® winner Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) returns to Broadway alongside Helen J Shen in the new romantic musical comedy MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.  A New York Times Critics’ Pick \nInside a one-room apartment on the outskirts of Seoul\, Oliver lives a happily quiet life\, listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3\, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow Helperbot neighbor Claire asks to borrow his charger\, what starts as an awkward encounter leads to a unique friendship\, a surprising adventure\, and maybe even…love? \nWinner of the Richard Rodgers Award\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet. Helmed by visionary director and Tony Award® winner Michael Arden (Parade\, Once on This Island)\, with a dazzling scenic design by Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book\, music\, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park\, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is a fresh\, original musical about the small things that make any life worth living.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/broadway-maybe-happy-ending/
LOCATION:Belasco Theatre\, 111 West 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20250313T115705Z
CREATED:20250313T111817Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Avani Patel: Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is a solo exhibition by Avani Patel\, presented at Evercore’s New York City offices. \nExcerpt from Patel’s artist statement: \n“Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young. I used to go to the theater with my sister for her rehearsals and dance shows. Seeing the colorful costumes\, flowing dresses and festivity of these moments made me feel joyful; I felt as though the colors were speaking to me…I often draw and paint things that I see in my everyday surroundings\, personal experiences\, and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature\, the passage of time\, and the retention and rejection of memory. My work often takes the form of visual studies and drawings that I work on for months as a time. This process helps me understand colors and patterns\, which then allows me to transfer my ideas to large-scale paintings and public projects.” \nFor inquiries\, please email info@cueartfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-avani-patel-connection-2/
LOCATION:Evercore Partners\, 55 East 52nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20241127T131632Z
CREATED:20241120T082439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T131632Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present
DESCRIPTION:Pace University Art Gallery presents Critical Connections: Protest Photography Past + Present\, in collaboration with Blasian March. \nThe show features the work of three contemporary photographers Stas Ginzburg\, Josh Pacheco\, and Cindy Trinh\, who have extensively documented Blasian March. Their work is presented alongside historic images from the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests\, which they drew from the George Stephanopoulos Collection of news photography at Pace. The exhibition also includes selections by Blasian March founder Rohan Zhou-Lee\, highlighting works by an additional 17 contemporary documentarians and nine historic photojournalists. The curatorial team also includes independent curator Sophia Ma\, Professor Sarah Cunningham\, the gallery director at Pace\, and Pace student Hannah Arias ’26\, the Amelia A. Gould Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Creative Arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/critical-connections-protest-photography-past-present/
LOCATION:Art Gallery at Pace University\, 41 Park Row\, 1st floor\, Spruce Street entrance\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20250312T135821Z
CREATED:20241125T115814Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: In Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Who is in our corner when we need help?\nWho do we call on when we are down?\nWho backs us up when we are cornered?\nIn Our Corner: Exchanges in the Asian American Art Movements and Beyond explores the personal and professional support that artists of Asian descent received during and after the Asian American Art Movements. This companion exhibition to Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) at New York University’s 80WSE Gallery\, invites five artists of the three key art collectives and organizations featured in Legacies to show alongside five non-Asian American artists who supported their work and growth over the years. These relationships range from recently made friendships to lifelong partnerships and even marriage: Kathleen Foster joins Ching Ming Cheung; Charles Luce joins Helen Oji; Howardena Pindell joins Arlan Huang; Shellyne Rodriguez joins Tomie Arai; and Arleen Schloss joins Nina Kuo. To highlight AAAC’s collection and its ongoing solidarity-building\, In Our Corner presents five works by non-Asian American artists from the collection\, Columbia Fiero\, Kitty Katz\, Donald Lipski\, Eva Mantell\, and Sepp Seitz. As the hosting institution for In Our Corner\, Think!Chinatown’s commission of Black Gotham’s Grand Rising and its inclusion in the show demonstrates the organization’s ongoing exchange and collaboration with communities of color. Through interviews and writings from the artists\, In Our Corner highlights these bonds and explores how artist collectives/organizations intersected and fostered connections. \nNovember 16\, 2024 – March 2025 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\, 3-5PM \nThink!Chinatown’s Studio – 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY 10002 \nPhoto Credit “Untitled” by Sepp Seitz
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-in-our-corner-exchanges-in-the-asian-american-art-movements-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Chinatown!Studio\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T180000
DTSTAMP:20241202T053740Z
CREATED:20241118T093210Z
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SUMMARY:The Film Lab Presents: Season 18 Premieres Nationwide on TV on Dec 1st
DESCRIPTION:The Film Lab (also known as the Asian American Film Lab) is excited to announce the nationwide premiere of the 18th season of Film Lab Presents\, hosted by Jennifer Betit Yen\, airing Sundays starting December 1. This season will showcase the exceptional talent from the 2024 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition\, bringing diverse voices and stories to over one million viewers across the country. \nThe 2024 Film Lab Presents will broadcast on CrossingsTV via Comcast and Spectrum in\nChicago\, Minneapolis-St. Paul\, Houston\, Los Angeles\, New York\, Sacramento-Fresno\, San\nFrancisco\, Seattle\, and Washington\, D.C. at 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (local time). In Dallas\, Texas\, it will air on The Asian Channel from 9:30 p.m.-10 p.m. CT. \nNew York         Spectrum Channel 1519 (Charter)   Sundays 6pm to 6:30pm \nOther Markets:https://www.crossingstv.com/programming/weekly-schedule/ https://www.crossingstv.com/coverage-map-all-markets/ \nEpisode Lineup:\n● December 1 – Film Lab Presents Practical Dreamer\n● December 8 – Film Lab Presents Blueprints of Imagination (featuring Hey Ladies)\n● December 15 – Film Lab Presents The Dreamer’s Dilemma\n● December 22 – Film Lab Presents From Fantasy to Function\n● December 29 – Film Lab Presents Dreams with a Deadline\n● January 5\, 2025 – Film Lab Presents The Practical Visionary
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-film-lab-presents-season-18-premieres-nationwide-on-tv-on-dec-1st/
LOCATION:On Television / Cable
CATEGORIES:Television,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20241219T161306Z
CREATED:20241216T092138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161306Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Market: Chinatown Forever
DESCRIPTION:Chinatown Forever\nDecember 11-24 | Canal Street Market\nCanal Street Market is sadly closing its doors on December 29\, 2024 after opening eight years ago. Support the Market and its vendors at its Chinatown Forever event now until Christmas Eve. Open daily from 11 am – 7 pm\, and 11 am – 4 pm on Christmas Eve.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/holiday-market-chinatown-forever/
LOCATION:Canal Street Market\, 265 Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T193000
DTSTAMP:20241214T112634Z
CREATED:20241125T073024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T112634Z
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SUMMARY:Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Co-editors Nicholas D. Hartlep\, Terrell L. Strayhorn\, and Fred A. Bonner II will present on Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty (Routledge\, 2024)\, a new book that illuminates autoethnographic stories of belonging in higher education in the United States.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/belonging-in-higher-education-perspectives-and-lessons-from-diverse-faculty/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Suite 1000\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T200000
DTSTAMP:20241219T005418Z
CREATED:20241218T031517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T005418Z
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SUMMARY:China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup (December)
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where tradition meets artistry\, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute in America cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. \nListen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments\, and feel the charm of Chinese music combined with practicing Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. Take the chance to interact with our calligrapher\, musicians and fellow cultural lovers too! \nNo previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink\, paper\, and brush will be provided onsite. Join like-minded friends to enjoy tea\, practice calligraphy\, and listen to music. We look forward to a wonderful evening with you! \nRefreshments will be served.  Cost $10
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/china-institute-calligraphy-and-music-meetup-december/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T203000
DTSTAMP:20241216T072436Z
CREATED:20241208T053154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T072436Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A South Asian Standup Comedy Show & Networking/After-party in the heart of New York City! \nLaughing Lassi is the best South Asian comedy show in the United States! Every show this year was sold out and this is the last show of the year. GET YOUR TICKET BEFORE ITS GONE. 🙂 \nCome watch some of the funniest South Asian American comedians from New York City and all over the world! Join us at the after-party to mingle and network with other like minded people. The location of the after-party is announced during the show. \nPlease see photos and videos from our last few shows below and on our Instagram page: @LaughingLassi. Although the lineup is mostly South Asian Comedians\, the show is in English and is meant for everyone\, not just for South Asian audience. \nDoors open at 6:30\, show starts at 7:00 PM sharp (NOT BROWN TIME). After-party from 8:45 PM until Midnight! \nNote that there is a 2 drinks minimum at the venue (not including food item). Non alcoholic beverages are available. The lineup is subject to change as sometime we have last minute cancellations from comedians. Refund is only processed 24 hours before the show. There is no refund on the day of the show and after the show.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-2/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T140000
DTSTAMP:20241219T223244Z
CREATED:20241212T223234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T223244Z
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SUMMARY:From Survival to Legacy: The Evolution of Korean American Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Examine key historical milestones and reflect on how the Korean community’s challenges\, priorities\, and aspirations have shifted.\n\n\nNote that admission is first come\, first served. \nSpeaker: President Kwang Kim \nHost: Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) \nWho is this event for? Anyone wishing to learn more about their roots and discuss the needs and challenges of the Korean American community in the tristate area. \nLecture Overview: \nPresident Kwang Kim\, a distinguished leader with over three decades of dedicated service to the Korean American community\, will share his unique perspective on the journey of Korean immigrants in the Tri-State area. As a former president of Korean Community Services\, HI2\, and the Korean American Heritage Society\, President Kim will explore the history of Korean immigration to the U.S.\, focusing on New York and surrounding regions\, and how the needs of the community have evolved over generations. \nThis lecture will examine the key historical milestones and conclude with a deep dive into President Kim’s reflections on how the Korean community’s challenges\, priorities\, and aspirations have shifted. It will provide a roadmap for how future generations can continue to build a stronger\, more inclusive society. \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-survival-to-legacy-the-evolution-of-korean-american-immigration/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T123000
DTSTAMP:20241219T010515Z
CREATED:20241030T113554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T010515Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
DESCRIPTION:Join a MOCA educator for a public gallery tour of our core exhibition\, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America. \nFree
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/public-tour-of-with-a-single-step-stories-in-the-making-of-america-4/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T150000
DTSTAMP:20241210T071246Z
CREATED:20241208T034558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T071246Z
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SUMMARY:YELLOW: An Open Mic Centering Asian Voices
DESCRIPTION:YELLOW is a monthly open mic centering Asian voices. Zoom TBA.\n\n\n“In the West\, yellow’s unsavory status went back centuries…The color grew to represent envy\, jealousy…duplicity…and cowardice. \nYellow was a contemptible color in the Western imagination\, and it fit snugly with the Western idea of the Oriental human being\, especially as he became a threat first to the American workingman\, then to the chaste American woman\, and finally to Western civilization itself. \n– Excerpts from “Big Little Man” by Alex Tizon \n  \nFor Asians\, yellow represents soil & earth\, life\, resistance\, courage\, rebirth\, revolution\, & unity. \nWe are reclaiming and rewriting all narratives that undermine the richness and complexity of Asian individuals\, cultures\, traditions\, & longing. Join us in amplifying and celebrating Asian heritage with song\, dance\, poetry\, performance\, & discourse. \nFor a peek into the power & creativity of some of our Asian artists\, delight in our gift bag from CommemorASIAN: Shame is Not Ours to Keep (performances are marked in the caption). \nThere is no need to sign up to perform. Anyone can perform as long as they are amplifying Asian voices\, artists\, & experiences. A list of Asian artists will be shared for participants to peruse their work and share whatever resonates with them – of course\, you are welcome to add to our list! \nEach artist will have 5 minutes to share. \nSee you on December 22nd\, at 10am PST/1pm EST! \nZoom info TBA!!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yellow-an-open-mic-centering-asian-voices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T213000
DTSTAMP:20241226T214057Z
CREATED:20241121T155832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T214057Z
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Boogie: Japanese Jazz\, Blues\, Enka\, Swing
DESCRIPTION:Travel to the vibrant dance floors of 1960s Tokyo with Kuni Mikami’s sensational Tokyo Boogie Band with vocalist Asako Jazz! Enjoy the captivating rhythms of live Japanese jazz\, enka\, boogie and swing – don’t miss this electrifying fusion of nostalgia and modern flair. \nKuni Mikami (Keyboard)\, Asako Takasaki (Vocal)\, Daisuke Konno (Drums) Bonz Sato (Sax)\, Tomoya Ogawa (Guitar) \nTickets are $18 and up. 21+ ID Required. There is a 2-drink minimum per person on Fridays and Saturdays\, 1-drink minimum per person all other days.  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-boogie-japanese-jazz-blues-enka-swing/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T220000
DTSTAMP:20241227T021258Z
CREATED:20241219T223244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T021258Z
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SUMMARY:Year-End Celebration with KAAGNY & KANY
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to party at the KAAGNY x KANY’s Joint Year-End Celebration – it’s gonna be lit!\n\n\nJoin us for our Year-End Celebration hosted with KANY\, the Korean Attorneys of New York! Expect a night of fun\, entertainment\, and celebration at the Korean American Association of Greater New York. Get ready to mingle with friends (we will have icebreakers!)\, enjoy delicious food and drink\, and play traditional Korean games. This in-person event is the perfect way to wrap up the year\, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to come together with the KAAGNY and KANY communities. See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/year-end-celebration-with-kaagny-kany/
LOCATION:Korean American Association of Greater New York\, 149 West 24th Street\, ## 6\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T160000
DTSTAMP:20241227T021815Z
CREATED:20241106T113539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T021815Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Me\, in Print! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Step into the role of designer and editor of your very own magazine! \nExperiment with ways to bind your zine and use its pages as a canvas for self-expression. Whether you’re sketching outfits\, writing articles\, or chronicling your perfect day\, celebrate who you are and who you want to become—one creative page at a time! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE! RSVP optional\, but appreciated. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: http://www.yurong.work!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-me-in-print-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T160000
DTSTAMP:20241210T165443Z
CREATED:20241210T165443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T165443Z
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SUMMARY:Music: MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia\, Day 3 - Yibin Yang
DESCRIPTION:“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation\, resident artists will share the vision for their projects and present a draft of the project. Audience will have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the resident artists on the projects\, and learn about the cultural significance behind each of resident artists’ works. \nIn this performance\, Theater/Performance Director YIBIN WANG will present a documentary performance project\, Tongues\, illuminating the cross-cultural experiences of Asians in America through the prism of our mother tongues. It will be structured around personal stories and daily-life experiences of Asian performers\, exploring themes of cultural heritage and identity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-moca-performs-heteroglossia-day-3-yibin-yang/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T203000
DTSTAMP:20241227T080917Z
CREATED:20241226T231330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T080917Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi New Year’s Eve Standup Comedy Show!\n\n\n🎉 Laughing Lassi: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special 🎉 \nRing in the New Year with side-splitting laughter at Laughing Lassi’s special New Year’s Eve show! We’re bringing together the best South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe for an unforgettable night of hilarity\, celebration\, and joy. With a proven track record of selling out every show this year\, this one is sure to be a hot ticket—secure yours now before they vanish! \n🎭 Why You’ll Love Laughing Lassi \n\nLaugh your way into 2025 with some of the funniest South Asian American comedians in the game.\nCelebrate the New Year with a diverse audience and performances that connect us all through comedy.\nThe show is in English and welcomes everyone\, so bring your friends from all backgrounds to join the fun!\n\n📸 Follow the Fun on Instagram\nCatch a glimpse of the laughter\, energy\, and unforgettable moments from past shows by following us @LaughingLassi. \n⏰ Special Event Details \n\nDoors Open: 6:30 PM\nShow Starts: 7:00 PM sharp—don’t miss a minute of the laughter!\nVenue Policy: A minimum of 2 drinks per person is required (non-alcoholic options are available).\n\n🎟️ Tickets Are Selling Fast!\nDon’t wait—this special New Year’s Eve event will sell out quickly. Reserve your spot now and join the celebration. \n🚨 Important Notes: \n\nThe lineup is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.\nRefunds are available only up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds will be issued on or after the event date.\n\nJoin us for an extraordinary night of laughter\, camaraderie\, and celebration as we toast to new beginnings at Laughing Lassi: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special! Let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyc \ncomedy shows nyc \nnew york comedy club \ncomedy club nyc \ncomedy club nyc \ncomedy club new york \nny comedy club \nnyc comedy club \nthe comedy cellar nyc \nsouth asian standup comedy show \nindian standup comedy show in new york city \ndesi standup comedy show in new york city \nLive Standup Comedy Show in New York City \nSouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New Jersey \nPakistani Standup Comedy Show \nBangladeshi Standup Comedy Show \nBest Standup Comedy Show in New York City \nBest Comedy Show in West Village \nComedy Cellar \nComedy Cellar New York \nGotham Comedy Club \nCheap Comedy Tickets New York \nStandup Comedy Show \nComedy Show \nStandup Comedy Show New York City \nBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York City \ncomedy cellar nyc \nTHE KING’S JESTER \nHasan Minhaj \nRadio City Music Hall \nRussell Peters \nAct Your Age \nThe Best Standup Comedy Show in Manhattan \nThe Best Comedy Show in Manhattan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T030000
DTSTAMP:20241227T085929Z
CREATED:20241227T085929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T085929Z
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SUMMARY:Music: ZHU at Terminal 5
DESCRIPTION:EMW Presents: ZHU @ Terminal 5! Zhu will perform a 2 Hour Ball Drop set with support by Maahez\, One True God\, SOHMI. Ring in 2025 with an optional VIP 3-hour open bar 10PM – 1AM. With his sleek synth melodies\, billowing basslines\, and undeniable hooks\, the GRAMMY-nominated artist ZHU creates tracks that are as sexy as they are sinister. Though many know ZHU as a producer and DJ\, he’s much more than that: he’s also a singer\, performer\, instrumentalist\, and\, importantly\, a songwriter and filmmaker\, two facets he delves into for his ambitious new album and film GRACE. ZHU first made his presence known to the world with his 2014 single\, “Faded\,” which was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2015 Grammy Awards. He stamped his spot with his genre-blurring 2016 debut\, GENERATIONWHY. He only continued to evolve with subsequent projects like RINGOS DESERT (2018)\, DREAMLAND 2021 (2021)\, Musical Chairs Mixtape (Vol. 1) (2022) and Days Before Grace EP (2023)\, a prologue to Grace.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-zhu-at-terminal-5/
LOCATION:Terminal 5\, 610 W 56th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T203000
DTSTAMP:20241227T081142Z
CREATED:20241217T065254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T081142Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Homeseeking author\, Karissa Chen with Kirstin Chen
DESCRIPTION:Join Yu & Me Books at New Design High School to celebrate the book launch of with Homeseeking author\, Karissa Chen! \nABOUT THE BOOK \nAn epic and intimate tale of one couple across sixty years as world events pull them together and apart\, illuminating the Chinese diaspora and exploring what it means to find home far from your homeland. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nKarissa Chen is a Fulbright fellow\, Kundiman Fiction fellow\, and a VONA/Voices fellow whose fiction and essays have appeared in The Atlantic\, Eater\, The Cut\, NBC News THINK!\, Longreads\, PEN America\, Catapult\, Gulf Coast\, and Guernica\, among others. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nKirstin Chen is the New York Times best-selling author of three novels. Her latest\, Counterfeit\, is a Reese Witherspoon book club pick\, a Roxane Gay book club pick\, and a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Her next novel\, Tech Wives\, is forthcoming.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-with-homeseeking-author-karissa-chen-with-kirstin-chen/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yu and Me Books":MAILTO:info@yuandmebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T170000
DTSTAMP:20250109T083657Z
CREATED:20250109T083441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T083657Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Bridge: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Live Puppet Show by Chinese Theatre Works
DESCRIPTION:“Hao Bang Ah!” is a common Chinese expression meaning “Great!” or “Well done!” Each year\, Chinese Theatre Works celebrates the Lunar New Year season with an original “budaixi” traditional Chinese glove-puppetry production that features the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year’s show stars the Snake\, who presides over a jolly selection of wild puppet skits\, dances\, popular songs\, and well-known Chinese sayings that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals. \nIn Person and Zoom
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/culture-bridge-celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-a-live-puppet-show-by-chinese-theatre-works/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Puppet Show,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T213000
DTSTAMP:20241227T083121Z
CREATED:20241210T103629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T083121Z
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SUMMARY:Movie + Live Score: CAN I KICK IT? Featuring The Last Dragon
DESCRIPTION:CAN I KICK IT? (CIKI?) is a film experience presented by SHAOLIN JAZZ that caters to lovers of Kung-Fu flicks\, the music they inspired\, and everything else in between. At each event\, cult classic martial arts and action films are scored live (scene-by-scene) with a blend of Hip-Hop and other music genres mixed by DJ 2-Tone Jones. To date\, over 150 film titles have been screened at CIKI? events\, including at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, SXSW\, Smithsonian National Gallery of Art\, New York Asian Film Festival\, PAX East Convention\, FanX Salt Lake Comic Con\, and more. On January 9\, join us for a one-night-only screening of the 1985 film The Last Dragon at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-live-score-can-i-kick-it-featuring-the-last-dragon/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T082657Z
CREATED:20241218T031518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T082657Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Gregg Jones on ‘Most Honorable Son’
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gregg Jones as he discusses his newest book\, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.  This comprehensive biography vividly tells the story of war hero Ben Kuroki\, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in Europe\, North Africa\, and the Pacific theater during World War II.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gregg-jones-on-most-honorable-son/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20250109T090622Z
CREATED:20241218T031518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T090622Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dance Festival celebrates its 20th showcase of East Asia’s juiciest contemporary dance with three ensemble pieces. \nFrom Japan\, Where we were born\, choreographed by Ruri Mito and performed by ensemble Co. Ruri Mito\, weaves and unravels delicately and intricately connected dancers\, creating one kaleidoscopic body. \nFrom Taiwan\, …and\, or…\, choreographed by I-Ling Liu\, a former dancer with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company\, features two dancers whose relationship rapidly shifts through delicate and sharp movements in a non-music/sound environment. \nAnd\, from South Korea\, Trivial Perfection\, choreographed and performed by Dae-ho Lee with ensemble C.Sense\, builds complex shapes in this crescendoing\, exuberant piece combining modern dance\, hip-hop and martial arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/contemporary-dance-festival-japan-east-asia/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T210000
DTSTAMP:20241226T224123Z
CREATED:20241226T220038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T224123Z
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SUMMARY:Hack City Comedy with Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto
DESCRIPTION:Hack City Comedy – Saturday\, January 10 – 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show\n\n\nIf having an Asian guy on a comedy show is unusual\, then having two is just overkill. But that’s what the hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast\, Jenny Arimoto and Mic Nguyen\, are trying to do with their Hack City comedy show — overkill on the funnies. Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows\, featuring comics from HBO\, Comedy Central\, and your Twitter feed. \nHosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto \nWith special guests TBA \n\n\n7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show \n$15 GA (mixed seated / standing) \nAges 21+
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-3/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 702 Union St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T154500
DTSTAMP:20241227T082928Z
CREATED:20241214T110949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T082928Z
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SUMMARY:A4 AAPI Dance Festival at APAP (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are pleased to present an afternoon of thrilling AAPI dance with performances from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, Jadin Wong Fellow Kanon Sugino\, Jadin Wong Artist of Exceptional Merit Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company\, and J CHEN PROJECT. \nPlease note this is Day 1 of a two-day festival. Day 2 is on Sunday\, Jan 12 from 4:15–6:15pm also at The Ailey Citigroup Theatre (link here). \nThe AAPI Dance Festival at APAP is a part of the Dance Managers Collective Showcase. \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend both days\, we encourage you to reserve a Two-Day Pass at the special price of $30. We hope you’ll join us for both showcases!\nProgram: \n1:45 pm – TBD by Nikaio Bulan Sahar Thomashow (they/he) and KAŌS Dance Collective\n“As the Roots Undo” centers around the idea that the longer you stay in a new place\, the more you distance yourself from the version of you that existed before. The original piece is meant to be a snapshot depicting the feeling of living through each seemingly identical day\, understanding the necessity of adaptation in order to survive. The dancers see that they’re not alone and find strength in collective perseverance. \n2:00 pm – “Mirage no Wana” by by Kanon Sugino\nThis work is an exploration of Japanese culture\, heritage\, language\, societal norms\, body image\, and mental health\, portraying the multidimensionality of the culture and its people. Amidst the richness and beauty of Japan is a concealed toxic and self-deprecating culture. \nDancers: Manatsu Aminaga\, Kira Shiina\, Kanon Sugino\, and Mamiko Usuda \n2:15 pm – “Leaving Pusan” by Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company \n“Leaving Pusan” tells the story of Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s great grandmother’s emotional and physical departure from Korea in 1903 – she voyaged to Oahu\, Hawai’i on the first steamship\, the Gaelic\, that delivered Koreans to work on the sugar cane and pineapple plantations. She worked on the Del Monte plantation her entire life. \n2:45 pm – “AAPI HEROES” (Excerpt) by J CHEN PROJECT\n“AAPI HEROES” entertains and pays homage to the vibrant legacy of Asian American history! We follow our young explorer\, Kai\, on a captivating journey across time to discover iconic Asian American figures such as Anna May Wong\, Hollywood’s first Chinese American star\, and Bruce Lee\, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa\, Goddess of Creation\, and the global K-POP phenomenon. \nDancers: Chieh Hsiung\, Sumire Ishige\, Maya Lam\, and Carl Ponce Cubero \n3:15pm pm – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company \nExperience the artistry of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\, celebrated for its authentic and diverse programs that spotlight AAPI dance and foster cross-cultural collaboration. This dynamic performance highlights the Company’s innovative approach to blending tradition with modernity:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-aapi-dance-festival-at-apap-day-1/
LOCATION:Ailey Citigroup Theater\, 405 W 55th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20250109T090054Z
CREATED:20241127T093254Z
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Dream Big! Vision Boards with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year off right by designing a personalized vision board! \nStart the new year off right by designing a personalized vision board! Magazine designers use vision boards to find the perfect look and feel for their magazine— something that is visually appealing\, draws readers in\, and reflects the content of the articles. We can use our vision boards to envision our goals and dreams for the year ahead. What color palette embodies your hopes for 2025? What words can motivate you? What new things do you want to try? Whether you want to master new recipes\, excel in a sport\, or read a record number of books\, a vision board can keep you on track and inspired. \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE! RSVP optional\, but appreciated. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-dream-big-vision-boards-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000
DTSTAMP:20250109T091120Z
CREATED:20250101T094801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T091120Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PRESENTS - Threads of Home\, A Participatory Theatre Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore “home” during Lunar New Year in Threads of Home\, an immersive theater workshop with personal reflections.\n\n\nDuring the Lunar New Year\, family reunions can be moments we eagerly anticipate—or seek to avoid. The concepts of “family” and “home” mean vastly different things to each of us. How do we then celebrate the Lunar New Year? What might a reunion dinner look like? Director Zhenyu Meng (PhD in Theatre and Film Studies from the Shanghai Theatre Academy) collaborates with SpArkling Theatre Studio to present New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Gene Frankel Theatre from January 17 to 19. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is delighted to host Director Zhenyu Meng and the production team for a participatory theater workshop\, Threads of Home. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to glimpse the creative process behind the production\, using Chekhov’s acting techniques. Participants will step into the floor plan of a typical northern Chinese household and reflect on their personal experiences. Through guided theatrical activities\, participants will engage in an immersive exploration of “home\,” where every detail — from props to dialogue to imagined memories — carries intentional meaning. This workshop is open to general public and will be conducted in English. \n  \nABOUT Zhenyu Meng \nZhenyu Meng is a performance instructor\, theatre director\, and PhD candidate in Theatre and Film Studies at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. A researcher and practitioner of the Michael Chekhov Technique. She is temporarily based at the CUNY Graduate Center doing acting training method research. Her directorial works include Requiem\, The Blue Bird\, Forever Young\, To Be Or Not To Be\, and Classic of Mountains and Seas\, among others. Frequently featured in the Shanghai International Arts Festival. \nABOUT SpArkling Theatre Studio \nFounded in January 2024 by Annora Dong (董语柔) and Sophia Zhu (朱婕宁)\, SpArkling Theatre Studio was born from the creative synergy and unique resonance between their distinct artistic sensibilities. The two founders first met at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in the Experimental Theatre Wing. Drawing inspiration and creative energy from diverse places such as New York and Shanghai\, SpArkling is dedicated to illuminating people and the world through avant-garde experimental theatre and physical theatre forms. The studio’s core mission is to transcend cultural boundaries through art\, fostering profound human connections and advancing cross-cultural artistic exchange on the international stage. \nABOUT New Year’s Eve Dinner \nOn New Year’s Eve\, an ordinary northern Chinese family gathers to welcome the arrival of the New Year. Yet\, what lingers in the air is not celebration\, but unspoken tension and heavy silence. The story unfolds within the close quarters of a cramped two-bedroom apartment\, where every piece of furniture and every crack in the walls\, bears the weight of lingering emotions and unresolved conflicts that bind and divide the family. The show will be bilingual in both Mandarin Chinese and English with a corresponding introduction and explanation of each scene. The story is depicted through visual pictures. Audiences with all backgrounds and cultures are welcome. \nFor show information\, please visit: http://www.genefrankeltheatre.com/now-playing.html
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-presents-threads-of-home-a-participatory-theatre-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:Drag Comedy Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra!\n\n\nLive laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night like no other!\n⭐ “Dazzling!” – LA Times \n⭐ “Drag Royalty” – Theatre Reviews North \n⭐ “Talented performer. .. a sensation”• Telegraph and Argus \n⭐ “The OG Bradford bad girl” – Manchester Evening News \nPlayed by Amir Dean\, Lady Bushra’s drag persona is ‘Vicky Pollard meets Bollywood’. Known for her razor-sharp and quick-witted humor Lady Bushra has amassed a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content has been viewed globally over 35 million times. \nSince 2022\, this British Asian beauty has been touring the UK and parts of Europe with his often sold out\, solo show ‘Drag Comedy Cabaret’. Now stationed in New York\, expect to see a well-dressed\, traditional beauty perform standup comedy but with a musical twist…all from a British South Asian perspective! \nThe Details: \n\nDate: Saturday 11th January\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:15PM\nVenue: The Laurie Beechman Theatre\, New York City\nTickets: $25 ($25 food/beverage minimum)\n\nThe legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre will be our venue for this event\, who will be happy to serve you with their fabulous food and drink concoctions in a cabaret style setting. $25 food/beverage minimum per guest. \nLady Bushra in Action! \nInstagram: @lady.bushra\nFor any questions email: enquiries@ladybushra.com \nSee you all then!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drag-comedy-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Laurie Beechman Theater\, 407 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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SUMMARY:In-Store: Storytime w/ Monique Truong & Thai Nguyen: Mai's Áo Dài
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year with this colorful picture book!\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\nAll attendees are encouraged to wear face masks at all times.\nRSVP is highly encouraged but not required.\nAdditional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.\nThe reading will be followed by a book signing.\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.  \nCelebrity fashion designer Thai Nguyen from Netflix’s Say I Do joins forces with bestselling author Monique Truong and illustrator Dung Ho in this irresistibly charming picture book about embracing your heritage and the traditions that tie generations together—centered around Tet\, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. \nIt’s the morning of Tet\, and Mai can’t wait to celebrate at her beloved grandmother’s home. With the perfect dress: a poofy\, sparkly Cinderella dress that makes Mai look like the movie star she dreams of being! But when Mai’s father suggests that she wears an áo dài\, a traditional Vietnamese outfit\, to her Ba Noi’s party\, Mai is disappointed. Stars don’t wear áo dài\, she thinks. Then Ba tells her the story of a true star\, her very own Ba Noi\, who sewed beautiful\, highly sought-after áo dài in Vietnam and brought her magic with her when she immigrated to the United States. \nSo maybe stars wear áo dài after all! But how can Ba Noi know what Mai’s wearing when Ba Noi is losing her eyesight? Ba tells her every áo dài is sewn with love\, and the beauty of love is that you don’t need to see it to know it’s here. \nWhen Monique Truong (pronounced Trurn) was six years old\, she came to the United States as a refugee from S. Vietnam. She and her family then lived in North Carolina\, Ohio\, and Texas. She is the bestselling author of The Book of Salt\, which was a New York Times Notable Book\, a PEN/Robert W. Bingham Fellowship winner\, a Stonewall Book Awards – Barbara Gittings Literature Award winner\, among countless others. She is also the author of Bitter in the Mouth\, which received the American Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Family Foundation Award\, and The Sweetest Fruits\, named a best fiction of 2019 by Publishers Weekly. Her home is now in Brooklyn\, New York\, where she writes novels and libretti\, always cooks enough to have leftovers\, and takes long afternoon naps. She was also once a lawyer with degrees from Columbia Law School and Yale College. Mai’s Áo Dài is her debut picture book. \nThai Nguyen (pronounced Tie-Win)\, born in My Tho\, learned to sew at the age of nine sitting in on classes at his parents’ sewing school in Saigon\, Vietnam. In 1993\, the family immigrated to the United States\, where Thai is now a fashion designer\, based in Orange County\, California. His designs\, for clients such as Jennifer Lopez\, Ariana Grande\, Kelly Marie Tran\, Ali Wong\, Katherine McPhee\, and Cindy Crawford\, have been featured in top publications and have graced the red carpets of the Met Gala\, the Oscars\, the Grammys\, and film and television premieres. Thai’s love of the áo dài\, this iconic symbol of Vietnam\, has been and will continue to be the wellspring for all his creations. Mai’s Áo Dài is his debut picture book.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-store-storytime-w-monique-truong-thai-nguyen-mais-ao-dai/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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