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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril. 12 to  August 16  and  September 13 to October 25. 2025 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T180000
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Japan Fes NYC
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes renowned as the world’s largest Japanese food festival\, with over 1\,000\,000 projected annual attendees and 2\,000 vendors\, we proudly host the world’s largest Japanese food festival. Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC\, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine. Our vendors have been featured in publications such as The New York Times\, Food Network\, and The Today Show as a testament to their dedication of serving the best representation of Japanese cooking. Come try the best of Japan! \nHOURS:10PM-6PM    Check website for updated dates and locations. \nApril 19 on the Upper West Side\nApril 20 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Chelsea\nApril 27 in Astoria\nMay 4 on the Upper West Side\nMay 10 in Chelsea\nMay 18 in Park Slope\nJune 7 in Midtown West\nJune 15 in Park Slope\nJune 22 on the Upper West Side\nJune 28 in Midtown\nJuly 6 in Midtown East\nJuly 12 in Chelsea\nJuly 20 in Times Square\nAugust 3 on the Upper West Side\nAugust 9 in Greenwich Village\nAugust 24 in the East Village\nSeptember 6 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 20 on the Upper West Side\nOctober 5 in Chelsea\nOctober 18 in the East Village\nOctober 26 on the Upper West Side\nNovember 8 in the East Village
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-japan-fes-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250814T154218Z
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SUMMARY:Food Festival: Dragon Fest NYC
DESCRIPTION:We are an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities\, tastings\, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food\, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants\, food vendors\, artists and local communities. \n\nApril 13 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nApril 20 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 10 – 6th Ave (30th–31st St)\nMay 24 – Astor Place (Panda Day)\nJuly 20 – 7th Ave\, 56th–57th St\, (Panda Day)\nAugust 16 (night market) – Queens Blvd\, Forest Hills (Panda Day)\nSeptember 20 – Broadway (113th–114th St)\nOctober 4 – 4th Ave (12th–13th St)\nOctober 5 – 6th Ave (31st–32nd St)\nOctober 12 – Broadway (81st–82nd St)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/food-festival-dragon-fest-nyc/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250717T005015Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit:  "The Monkey King in Chinatown" by AAPI Comic Book and Graphic Novel Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Monkey King is the epitome of tricksterdom. First appearing in the 14th-century Chinese novel\, “Journey to the West\,” the character born as Sun Wukong embodies rebellion\, individualism\, and daring. He’s also the inspiration behind the stunning works in this exhibition. \nCurator Jerry Ma’s modern Monkey King idea began with his first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\, A CHINATOWN ODYSSEY (which inspired his graphic novel). This solo show was his reimagining of the mythical creature and his legendary cohorts on adventures — and misadventures — throughout NYC’s Chinatown. \nThis new exhibition\, featuring the works of eight renowned AAPI comic book and graphic novel artists\, furthers those adventures. The pieces reimagine the simian folk hero as everything from a punk rocker to a dancing king to a ferocious b-baller. They place him in iconic Chinatown spots\, like Columbus Park with its Chinese chess enthusiasts\, the Canal Street subway station (complete with pizza rat)\, a lively dim sum eatery\, and the Transfiguration Church and beloved Hop Kee restaurant. \nThey connect the past with the present\, bringing a Chinese legend into a Chinese American community\, and beyond. They make him part of that community. Eating\, dancing\, playing\, and laughing alongside its members. \nThe exhibition also features the artists’ works from their careers as comic book and graphic novel artists\, and is accompanied by installations in Chelsea Market and the outdoor tables of the Meatpacking District. Both framed and unframed prints are available for purchase. \nThe featured artists: \n\nBernard Chang\nSean Chen\nCliff Chiang\nSoo Lee\nHoward Ma\nJerry Ma (curator)\nJerome Opeña\nKimberly Wang
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-the-monkey-king-in-chinatown-by-aapi-comic-book-and-graphic-novel-artists/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20250510T070954Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: The Lams of Ludlow St
DESCRIPTION:The Lams of Ludlow Street\nThomas Holton \nBAXTER ST is pleased to present The Lams of Ludlow Street\, a solo exhibition by photographer Thomas Holton\, presented as part of the organization’s Mid-Career Initiative. Spanning over two decades\, this deeply personal body of work chronicles the evolving lives of a single Chinese-American family in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, offering an intimate exploration of identity\, belonging\, and the everyday moments that shape our understanding of home. \nSince 2003\, Holton has immersed himself in the life of the Lam family\, capturing both the private and public dimensions of their world with an unfiltered\, empathetic lens. What began as an artistic inquiry into his own Chinese heritage has evolved into a lifelong commitment to storytelling—one that reflects the complexities of family\, migration\, and cultural hybridity in contemporary America. \nA lifelong New Yorker of mixed Chinese and American descent\, Holton has long grappled with a sense of detachment from his Chinese roots. His photographic journey with the Lams became both a creative and personal act of connection\, a way to bridge the gaps in his own identity through the lens of another family’s experiences. The resulting images document adolescence\, marriage\, resilience\, and the quiet\, unscripted moments that define family life. \nPresented at a time when Chinatown\, like many immigrant communities\, faces profound social and economic shifts\, The Lams of Ludlow Street serves as both a visual archive and a meditation on what it means to belong. Holton’s images remind us of the power of long-term storytelling—of what it means to bear witness to time\, change\, and human connection. \nPhoto credit: Thomas Holton
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/photo-exhibit-the-lams-of-ludlow-st/
LOCATION:154 Ludlow Street\, 154 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Photography
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235900
DTSTAMP:20250901T051744Z
CREATED:20250616T050306Z
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SUMMARY:[REPLAY] Foundations 2025: "Modernity" and Institutional Racism
DESCRIPTION:Register to view the workshop recording\, taking a deep dive into understanding systemic racism and global “modernity.”\n\n\nInstitutional Racism and “Modernity” (Recording) \nThis session recording takes a deep dive into understanding systemic racism\, with a focus on institutional racism as the historical engine of global “modernity.” \nAll are welcome. We offer these trainings in order to equip you with histories and critical frameworks that can deepen the work of antiracism in your lives and in your communities. This three-part series intentionally integrates what is often left out of general racial justice education: AAPI experiences and decolonial values. They represent our beliefs and values as an organization and are the foundation for organizing emergent community-led labs for mutual care\, community-building\, collaboration and innovation. \nThe facilitator for this series is AAJIL’s founder and Co-Executive Director\, Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim. She is an adjunct professor of race and ethnic studies at Cal State LA and a visiting scholar in USC’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. Her research explores the intersections of race\, global coloniality\, migration\, and culture. Her articles have appeared in Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies\, Positions: Asia Critique\, Korean Studies\, Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture\, and Occasion: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. She is currently working on a book manuscript entitled The Kinship of Empires: Transpacific Coloniality and Korean Historical Trauma. \nThe Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab (AAJIL) is a community racial justice incubator committed to education\, community-building\, and innovation for promoting justice\, radical love\, and emergence. \nAll workshop donations go directly towards covering AAJIL’s operating costs. As a completely volunteer-run organization\, we are so grateful for your financial support! \nwww.aajil.org \nwww.instagram.com/aajil_org/ \n \nYou will be able to access the link by signing into your Eventbrite and viewing links from Get Tickets or going the link under Location with View Event Details. \nApplication for our Formations Program ’25-’26 available now.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/replay-foundations-2025-modernity-and-institutional-racism/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250711T143730Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Asian Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In its 24th year\, New York Asian Film Festival is July 11-27\, at Film at Lincoln Center and venues across NYC. NYAFF’s mission is to foster cross-cultural dialog and understanding on a global scale\, through the exciting experience of cinema. This year\, NYAFF Brings Squid Game Villain\, Shogun Wildcard\, Asian A-Listers\, and Rising Icons to NYC. Legendary Lisa Lu\, at 97 years old\, will receive a Star Asia Lifetime Achievement award. Not to be missed!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-new-york-asian-film-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T210000
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SUMMARY:We’re Not White: Discussing MENA Visibility in NYC
DESCRIPTION:When Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities are erased in data\, we’re erased in real life too. \n\nIt means we don’t get funding for our schools or language support for our families.\nIt means our health data is inaccurate and our communities are misdiagnosed.\nIt means our stories are overlooked in media\, politics\, and research.\nIt means we’re hyper-visible when we’re targeted but invisible when we need help.\n\nThis Thursday July 17\, we’re gathering at Qahwah House in Astoria to name what’s happening and reclaim our visibility. \nMENA communities are erased in state data and forced into the “white” category on the Census. This erasure has real\, daily impacts. It leaves our cultures misunderstood\, health needs unmet\, languages unsupported\, and our kids grow up without seeing themselves reflected. Our stories remain untold\, struggles hidden\, and our communities denied the chance to be fully seen\, heard\, and valued. \nJoin us for a conversation led by North African creatives\, including Aymann Ismail and Zina Louhaichy\, where we’ll share stories and explore why visibility matters\, building understanding within our community. \nThe night will open with a poetry performance and continue with a fireside chat on the MENA experience in NYC\, from the Census to the streets. \nYou’ll hear from: \nMuna Faiz Abdelwahab\, a Sudanese poet and humanitarian whose poetry opens up space for our complex\, beautiful identities \nZina Louhaichy\, a Moroccan Italian actress and designer challenging narrow Western views of North Africa through fashion and film \nAymann Ismail\, a journalist\, storyteller and the author of ‘Becoming Baba’ whose work exposes the cracks in American systems and uplifts MENA voices across media and culture \nMohamed Attia\, a former street vendor with over a decade of organizing experience and now leads the Street Vendor Project\, championing the rights of immigrant and working class communities \nMona Elboghdadi\, Malikah’s own Immigrant Program Director building grassroots safety and resistance with North African immigrant women \nWe’ll close with a community activity that invites you to share your stories and your vision for what true representation could look like. \nThis night is more than a conversation. It’s a chance to gather in our truths\, to challenge systems that erase us\, and to build power through connection over coffee. \nWe hope you’ll be there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/were-not-white-discussing-mena-visibility-in-nyc/
LOCATION:Qahwah House\, Qahwah House\, 22-37 31st St\, Astoria\, NY\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T201500
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SUMMARY:New Victory Dance: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company (Program A)
DESCRIPTION:Swing into summer with New Victory Dance\, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists\, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program\, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It’s your family date with dance! \nNai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nLion in the City\nGenres: Chinese traditional and hip-hop \nLion in the City is inspired by the lion dance\, one of the most popular dances performed during Chinese New Year celebrations. Symbolizing a prayer for peace\, this version of the dance\, choreographed by PeiJu Chien-Pott\, Kwikstep and Rokafella\, fuses traditional movement with hip-hop. \nElizabeth Burke and Luke Hickey\nA Swing Suite (Excerpt)\nA Dorrance Dance Production\nGenre: Tap \nChoreographed by Dorrance Dance company members Elizabeth Burke and Luke Hickey\, A Swing Suite is inspired by the music their mentor\, Gene Medler\, shared with them as kids and shaped them as artists—a reminder that just about every road leads back to home. \nRonald K. Brown / EVIDENCE\, A Dance Company\nServing Nia\nGenre: Contemporary \nThe name Nia in Swahili means “purpose.” Blending traditional dances from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire\, Serving Nia invites us to think about our individual sense of purpose and responsibility
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-victory-dance-nai-ni-chen-dance-company-program-a/
LOCATION:New Victory Theater\, 209 West 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T233000
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SUMMARY:Sholay Pride on the Pier: Let Love Conquer All - Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Desi + QUEER + FAB\n\n\nIn a world that feels divided\, we’re choosing to come together again for NYC Pride this year. We’re choosing love over fear\, unity over separation\, and celebration over silence.This Pride we’re taking the dance party back to Cobble Fish on Pier 16 in downtown Manhattan for a sunset celebration of queer love in all its beautiful forms. Bring your joy. Let’s show the world what happens when a community chooses love. \nSholay Pride on the Pier: Let Love Conquer All\nFriday June 27th | 7PM – Midnight \nMusic by Ashu Rai\nNo cover from 7-8pm\n$20 cover at the door 8pm onwards\nCash or venmo only \nNo Advance Tickets – Show up at the door and you will get entry. \n21+ to enter with valid I.D. \nCobble Fish\n89 South St. Pier 16\, New York\, NY 10038 \nHow to get there: Subway: A\, C\, J\, \,2\, 3\, R and 5 to Fulton Street Station. The Wall Street Ferry Terminal at Pier 11 is also a short walk to the south along the East River Waterfront. Cobble Fish is at the end of the pier tucked between two historic schooners. \n  \nFounded in 2001\, Sholay Productions is a New York based organization bringing dynamic events to diverse communities. We provide affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ South Asians\, friends\, and allies to come together and celebrate our shared love of music\, South Asian cinema\, and dest-queer culture. \n  \n\n\ndesiqueer
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sholay-pride-on-the-pier-let-love-conquer-all/
LOCATION:Cobble Fish\, 89 South Street\, #Pier 16\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T203000
DTSTAMP:20250711T152211Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City!\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, India Tribune\, and the New York Comedy Festival\, this monthly event has become a cultural phenomenon\, consistently selling out every show this year. \nLooking for a night of laughs in NYC? Laughing Lassi offers a unique comedy experience with diverse performers delivering top-tier entertainment. The show is in English and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds\, making it the perfect evening to enjoy with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Doors open at 6:30 PM\, and the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM (No “Brown Time” here!).\nWhere: Conveniently located in NYC\, with a lively atmosphere to match the laughs.\nVenue Policy: A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).\n\nFollow us on Instagram @LaughingLassi for exclusive highlights\, photos\, and videos from past shows. Stay updated on upcoming performances\, comedian lineups\, and exciting news about the South Asian comedy scene in NYC. \n🎟️ Get Tickets Now: Tickets sell out fast\, so grab yours today and guarantee your seat for a night of non-stop laughter! \n🚨 Important Information: \n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTicket only includes the show (7:00pm to 8:30pm). The after-party (9:00pm – 11:00pm) is free and optional\, and it depends on interest from audience. Please send us an email if you are interested in attending the after-party and we will send you detail.\nRefunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \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 nyccomedy shows nycnew york comedy clubcomedy club nyccomedy club nyccomedy club new yorkny comedy clubnyc comedy clubthe comedy cellar nycsouth asian standup comedy showindian standup comedy show in new york citydesi standup comedy show in new york cityLive Standup Comedy Show in New York CitySouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New JerseyPakistani Standup Comedy ShowBangladeshi Standup Comedy ShowBest Standup Comedy Show in New York CityBest Comedy Show in West VillageComedy CellarComedy Cellar New YorkGotham Comedy ClubCheap Comedy Tickets New YorkStandup Comedy ShowComedy ShowStandup Comedy Show New York CityBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York Citycomedy cellar nycTHE KING’S JESTERHasan MinhajRadio City Music HallRussell PetersAct Your AgeThe Best Standup Comedy Show in ManhattanThe Best Comedy Show in ManhattanA+ Asian Comedy ShowAsian Comedy ShowChinese America Japanese AmericanKorean AmericanPhilipino American
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-8-2/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T224500
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Ricky Sim: Coming Out to Dead People
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out shows and multiple rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre\, “Coming Out to Dead People” is making its Joe’s Pub debut. This comedy solo show is based on the time when comedian Ricky Sim was grappling with the decision to come out to his Chinese-Malaysian immigrant mother\, just as she was diagnosed with terminal cancer – talk about good timing. Combining stand-up and storytelling\, the show explores growing up as a gaysian in the noughties in NY\, learning how to keep his first boyfriend with the help of the rapper Sean Paul\, while navigating the complexity of coming out\, alongside the intersection of racial and cultural identity. Ricky Sim is a lawyer-turned-comedian originally from Malaysia. As a standup\, he has opened for Julia Scotti (America’s Got Talent) and Marcia Belsky (Comedy Central) and was featured in the New York Comedy Festival\, and Asian Comedy Festival. “Coming Out to Dead People” was selected as one of the Offest finalists of the 2024 Off-West End Awards (OFFIES). \nPhoto Credit: Arin Sang-urai
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/comedy-ricky-sim-coming-out-to-dead-people/
LOCATION:Public Theater -Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T170000
DTSTAMP:20250711T152800Z
CREATED:20250710T111638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T152800Z
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SUMMARY:Birds Flying Backwards: Healing Arts for Caribbean Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Building solidarity across NYC’s expansive Caribbean community through the transformative power of art.\n\n\nBirds Flying Backwards: Healing Arts for Caribbean Solidarity \nJoin us for a day of healing arts for Caribbean solidarity at MoCADA on Saturday\, July 19 from 1-5 pm. We encourage folks to stay for the full program\, and will be using the RSVP headcount to provide nourishment. Please let us know if your RSVP status changes. \n🌺POLITICAL & COMMUNAL GROUNDING \n🌺VOICE HEALING WORKSHOP \n🌺GUIDED MEDITATION \n🌺DEEP LISTENING SESSION \n🌺ZINE MAKING \n🌺TAROT \n🌺CARIBBEAN FOOD & DRINK \n🌺BUILDING with NYC-based organizations that you can join for the long haul \n& so much more. \n📌 The aim of Birds Flying Backwards is to build solidarity across NYC’s expansive Caribbean community. Together we will center the lived experience of those most impacted by gender-based violence\, seed new relationships\, and align our collective visions for a most liberated future. Utilizing the transformative power of art\, we’ll strategize plans for further educating/agitating/organizing our communities. \n🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This space will prioritize the safety of our queer and trans Caribbean siblings\, and in doing so will make sure everyone\, including those most impacted by gender-based violence and racism in our community\, are well and cared for. \n💸 Birds Flying Backwards is free and open to all\, but donations are encouraged (especially from allies) and will be going towards: Connek JA\, a resource center for LGBTQIA+ Caribbean people worldwide\, and Connecting Humanity to provide e-sims for G@Z@ns resisting g3n0cid3. \n♿️ The space is wheelchair accessible via elevator. Otherwise\, you can enter the space via stairs or escalator. \n😷 As we prepare to gather in person\, we ask everyone to please take a Covid test before arriving on July 19\, and bring a photo of their negative test. For those who can’t test at home\, we will have tests onsite but if someone tests positive they will be turned away\, hence the importance of them testing before. Masks will also be available at the event. \n🎀 Organized by Priya Florence Dadlani and supported by Asian American Arts Alliance and MoCADA\, stewards of the 2024-2025 Bandung Residency. \n🎨 Flyer by the one & only Neha Shetty.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/birds-flying-backwards-healing-arts-for-caribbean-solidarity/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Cafe\, 10 Lafayette Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Health & Wellness,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T151500
DTSTAMP:20250716T110339Z
CREATED:20250521T104816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T110339Z
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SUMMARY:MOCAKIDS Author Meet & Greet with Livia Blackburne
DESCRIPTION:Join author Livia Blackburne (I Dream of Popo\, Rosemarked) for a MOCAKIDS Author Meet & Greet that is sure to awaken your sense of adventure
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocakids-author-meet-greet-with-livia-blackburne/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20250717T010014Z
CREATED:20250627T151126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T010014Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Defense and Conditioning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, join Womankind’s Young Professionals Board for an uplifting self-defense and conditioning class with competitive bodybuilder and YPB member\, Hargun Kalsi (Instagram: @thispunjabanlifts) and professional boxer\, Jenna Maria (Instagram: @_jennag). All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting Womankind and survivors of gender-based violence\, including domestic violence\, human trafficking\, and sexual violence. \nThe class includes an introductory lesson on boxing basics and an extensive HIIT-style workout. \nTicket price: $40/person. Refreshments + any required equipment will be provided. Bring yourselves ready to sweat!\nSpots are limited\, so get your tickets by July 19\, 2025!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/self-defense-and-conditioning-workshop/
LOCATION:Blue Space Performing Arts\, 344 W 38th Street Lobby 1C\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T203000
DTSTAMP:20250712T043914Z
CREATED:20250627T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T043914Z
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SUMMARY:BrownDisorganizedComedy Summer 2025 show
DESCRIPTION:Come watch South Asian/Indian standup and sketch comedy at its finest! Unique event and great venue!!  People love the disorganized format!  Comedy is not meant to be organized y’all!\n\nProceeds from show going to a designated CHARITY \nAndre Dang– host\nSabeen Sadiq\nMahesh Kotagi\nRohan Mahashabde\nRima Parikh\nKunal Gupta\nGautam Ponnapalli\nNeal Patel\nBhavik Patel \nAnd fun-filled sketch comedy by UshaGProductions \nEarly bird special for limited time (PROMO CODE: Brown10)\nTwo drink minimum! \nCome half hour early to get best seats! \n\nGet ready for a hilarious and chaotic summer comedy show with BrownDisorganizedComedy – it’s gonna be a wild ride!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/browndisorganizedcomedy-summer-2025-show/
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:20250722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T170000
DTSTAMP:20250722T104920Z
CREATED:20250722T104920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T104920Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Open Call: Portals
DESCRIPTION:Twelve early-career\, NYC-based artists and collectives present new works that harness personal stories and ancestral global history to open portals for passage\, transformation\, and resistance. \nRanging from painting and film to sculpture and performance\, their works explore forces shaping our world: colonialism\, migration\, and environmental crisis. They search for healing out of historical trauma\, investigate the ties between political borders and identity\, and embrace the enduring power of generational spirituality in our everyday lives. \nTogether these artists forge profound connections between the past and present\, memory and material\, and displacement and belonging to create Open Call: Portals. \nTickets are free to all Open Call events. \nZain Alam: Meter & Light: Night\nA three-channel audiovisual installation enacting the interlocking rhythms of time in Muslim life after sunset \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAYDO: Border Ecologies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA video and ceramic installation exploring on-site documentation of the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the United States–Mexico borderland through sociopolitical\, cultural\, and environmental perspectives \n\n\n\nLily Honglei: KITES: A Poem by an Immigrant\nInspired by traditional Chinese kites\, a painting series and installation that reflects the family saga\, history\, and the community of Asian immigrants \nMarwa Eltahir:  99 Names: My Liberation Is Tied to Yours\nAn immersive\, audiovisual performance examining themes of loss\, grief\, and connection using imagery from the Afro-Arab diaspora
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibit-open-call-portals/
LOCATION:The Shed\, 545 West 30th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shed":MAILTO:melinda.chu@iwgroupinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T140000
DTSTAMP:20250716T084737Z
CREATED:20250611T084732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T084737Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Talk Series (Disability Pride Month) - Boldly Belong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering talk series during Disability Pride Month where we celebrate uniqueness and the strength of our community.\n\n\nInclusion Talk Series (Disability Pride Month) – Boldly Belong \nWelcome to our online event celebrating Disability Pride Month! Join us for our Inclusion Talk Series\, where we will discuss important topics related to disability inclusion.  \nDisability advocate and author of the book Boldly Belong\, Julie Harris\, will be our guest speaker. This event aims to promote awareness\, acceptance\, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.  \nDon’t miss this chance to learn\, share\, and connect with others in our inclusive community. Let’s come together to support and empower each other!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/inclusion-talk-series-disability-pride-month-boldly-belong/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T153000
DTSTAMP:20250703T162535Z
CREATED:20250703T162533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T162535Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Security 101
DESCRIPTION:Stay safe while speaking out! Join us for Digital Security 101 for activists\, organizers\, and anyone from a community that may be targeted by online attacks and repression. \nWhether you’re fighting fascism online at home\, crossing the border\, or heading to a protest\, learn tips and tools to strengthen your digital security. \nThis 1.5 hr training will cover best practices and tools to protect your devices\, private data\, accounts\, and communications. \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all who RSVP. Live captioning provided.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/digital-security-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20250712T062914Z
CREATED:20250712T062357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T062914Z
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SUMMARY:Carlos Hernandez and Diana Pho Discuss Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join Diana Pho\, editor of Erewhon Books\, and award-winning writer Carlos Hernandez as they answer your questions about the state of science fiction and fantasy publishing today. \nHave a novel you’ve finished that you’d love to untrunk? Wondering what it’s like to write a Marvel comic? Unsure of how to pitch your book to an editor? Whether it’s fiction\, roleplaying games\, or graphic novels; whether it’s an original IP or an existing one; join us for an open conversation about everything publishing. Plus\, some lucky audience members will take home free books from the panelists! \nPlease RSVP in advance. This is a hybrid event—virtual link will be available closer to the date. \nPARTICIPANTS \nCarlos Hernandez\nNew York Times Bestseller Carlos Hernandez is the author of the critically acclaimed short story collection The Assimilated Cuban’s Guide to Quantum Santeria\, the novel Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (winner of the 2019 Pura Belpré Award from the American Library Association)\, and Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe. He’s written scores of short stories\, poems\, and works of drama\, usually in the SFF mode\, which have found homes in magazines such as Uncanny\, Lightspeed\, Strange Horizons\, and many others. Recently\, he’s written several comics for Marvel\, both in-print and in digital formats\, including stories for Miles Morales\, Spider Punk\, America Chavez\, and a three-story arc for the Strange Academy series. By day\, Carlos holds the title Professor of English for the City University of New York and is a game enthusiast and designer. He served as the literary curator for the iPhone game Dear Reader\, was a writer on the Fool’s Gold: Into the Bellowing Wilds roleplaying game\, and\, most recently\, he co-designed the TTRPG Negocios Infernales with his wife\, award-winning writer C. S. E. Cooney. \n  \nDiana M. Pho is a queer VieDiana Photnamese-American independent scholar\, playwright\, and Hugo Award-winning fiction editor. She has over 15 years of experience in publishing and podcasts\, most notably the Tor Publishing Group and Realm Media. Presently\, she is Executive Editor at Erewhon Books\, acquiring and editing genre-bending and game-changing fiction. Books she has edited have won the Thriller Award\, the Ditmar Award\, the American Library Association’s Alex Award\, the Nebula Award\, and a Kirkus Best Book of the Year Selection. Several of her books earned Junior Library Guild Selections\, multiple starred reviews from Publishers Weekly\, Booklist\, School Library Journal\, Shelf Awareness\, and Kirkus\, and are finalists for the Nebula Award\, Lambda Literary Award\, Shirley Jackson Award\, and Andre Norton Award for Young Adult. Diana herself is a two-time finalist for the Ignyte Award\, a finalist for the Locus Award\, and a Hugo Award recipient for Best Editor\, Long-Form\, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of speculative fiction.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/carlos-hernandez-and-diana-pho-discuss-science-fiction-and-fantasy-writing/
LOCATION:Park Slope – Brooklyn Public Library\, 431 6th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20250626T204936Z
CREATED:20250626T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T204936Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Maggie by Katie Yee
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place in person at Chatham Square Library. \nPlease join author Katie Yee as we discuss her debut novel Maggie; or\, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar: A Novel. Booksigning to follow Q&A. \nKatie Yee is a writer from Brooklyn. She has received fellowships from the Center for Fiction\, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, and Kundiman. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books\, No Tokens\, The Believer\, the Washington Square Review\, Triangle House\, Epiphany\, and Literary Hub. By day\, she works at the Brooklyn Museum. By night\, she writes\, usually under the watch of her judgmental rescue dog\, Ollie. \nThis event is produced in collaboration with our community partners Yu & Me Books and Asian American Writers’ Workshop. \nRSVP
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-maggie-by-katie-yee/
LOCATION:Chatham Square Library – NYPL\, 33 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002
CATEGORIES:Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T123000
DTSTAMP:20250717T152854Z
CREATED:20250712T060124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T152854Z
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SUMMARY:From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Relationships Shape Your Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Two founders discuss how intentional relationships can you help move from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.\n\n\nBig career pivots don’t happen in a vacuum. \nIn this virtual fireside chat\, PerfectDD founder and former senior executive Alice Kim interviews Tasha Blackman—former marketing executive and now Founder and CEO of Blackman Digital\, a marketing advisory that provides hands-on\, senior-level leadership to second-stage eCommerce brands and retailers. \nThey’ll dive into what it really takes to move from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship\, the power of intentional relationships\, and how community can open doors to your next chapter. \nIf you’re in the middle of a career shift—or thinking about building something of your own—this conversation is packed with real stories\, sharp insights\, and actionable takeaways to help guide your next move.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-corporate-to-entrepreneur-relationships-shape-your-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T163000
DTSTAMP:20250712T050950Z
CREATED:20250710T114847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T050950Z
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SUMMARY:APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit
DESCRIPTION:The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at large.  \nCongressional Speakers\nTune into the virtual Summit to hear from our Congressional Speakers—Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06)\, Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06)\, Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02)\, Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13)\, and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10)—as they discuss the pressing energy and commerce issues affecting the country. \nPanel Overview \n\nThe Changing Landscape of Transportation\nInnovations in Modern Manufacturing\nThe Future of Agriculture and Food Access\nThe Evolving Demand and Landscape of Energy Production\nFireside Chat with Manish Bapna\, President & CEO of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apaics-energy-commerce-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20250722T082316Z
CREATED:20250722T082316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T082316Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Breaking the Perfectionism Trap: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy
DESCRIPTION:Perfectionism and toxic productivity often go hand in hand\, driving us to do more\, be more\, and achieve more—at the cost of our well-being. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore how perfectionist tendencies fuel burnout\, procrastination\, and self-doubt. Through guided reflection\, practical exercises\, and evidence-based strategies\, you’ll learn how to challenge perfectionist thinking\, set sustainable goals\, and cultivate a healthier\, more compassionate relationship with productivity. Walk away with actionable tools to break free from the cycle of ‘never enough’ and embrace a more fulfilling\, balanced approach to life and work. \nLEAP Connect leadership workshops are free\, accessible to the public\, and are intended to bring a safe space to the community. Participants can walk away from the sessions with the tools and resources necessary to increase their leadership skills and inspire change. \nAbout Israa Nasir\nIsraa Nasir\, MHC-LP\, is a New York City based psychotherapist\, writer\, and the author of Toxic Productivity (available for preorder now) Her work is centered on transforming the way we talk about mental health\, taking it from a place of shame to a place of empowerment. A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants\, she has a specific focus on mental health\, identity formation\, and healing for the AAPI immigrant (first and second generation) community. Israa has been featured in NBC\, Vox\, Huffpost\, Teen Vogue\, and other major publications and been invited to speak at corporations such as Google\, Meta\, and Yale.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-breaking-the-perfectionism-trap-reclaiming-your-time-and-energy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T161500
DTSTAMP:20250710T183640Z
CREATED:20250710T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T183640Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films\, a new online collection of 100+ films\, spanning 80 years of footage\, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature a panel of speakers: film scholar and educator Frako Loden\, filmmaker and former Internet Archives leader Wendy Hanamura\, Densho Content Director and historian Brian Niiya\, as well as Densho Communications Manager Jennifer Noji. These speakers will address the crucial role of film in preserving\, commemorating\, and teaching this critical history. You’ll also learn about the project’s origins\, view a short montage of featured films\, and get an exclusive preview of the new collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-learn-the-digital-library-of-japanese-american-incarceration-films/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Densho":MAILTO:info@densho.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20250722T095317Z
CREATED:20250722T095317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T095317Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 AANHPI Community DNA Forum
DESCRIPTION:NCAPA will discuss the implications of the recent reconciliation bill and strategies for engaging with members of Congress during August recess. \nAAPI Data will present key findings from our July survey and \nJason Paguio\, chair of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) will lead a discussion on the impact of tariffs on small businesses and why this issue is of vital importance to our communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/july-2025-aanhpi-community-dna-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20250723T113232Z
CREATED:20250711T110230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T113232Z
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Marginlands
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Marginlands by Arati Kumar-Rao!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Marginlands by Arati-Kumar Rao! \nAs a child growing up in Mumbai\, Arati Kumar-Rao’s parents instilled in her an abiding love for the natural world and a passion for storytelling. Years later\, adrift in a corporate job and concerned by the unbridled development of her country\, she asked herself\, “When will you stop doing what you can do and start doing what you really want to do?” \nAnimated by an instinctive sense that our fate is bound to that of the earth and the more-than-human world\, Kumar-Rao sets out on a journey across India\, listening along the way to stories the land and its people share with her. In the Thar Desert\, often reduced to the value of extractable commodities\, she learns about ancient methods of harvesting rainwater from shepherds with deep ancestral memories. In the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges\, Brahmaputra\, and Meghna Rivers at the Bay of Bengal\, she walks ancient shorelines and mangrove forests with a marine biologist\, exploring tidepools and learning of the extent to which this astonishingly diverse ecology is increasingly endangered by commercial trawlers and overfishing. And on India’s northernmost plateau\, surrounded by the Himalaya and home to snow leopards\, ibex\, and numerous endangered species of eagles and owls\, she finds glaciers disappearing at an alarming rate and meets with inhabitants who play little role in creating climate change but now bear the brunt of it. \nRichly illustrated with the author’s photographs and drawings\, Marginlands is a vibrant and compelling account of the changes reshaping India today. Engaging and urgent\, infused with wonder and profound empathy\, this is a work of love and hope\, inspiring readers across the world to preserve and protect the world around us. \n__ \nArati Kumar-Rao is a National Geographic Explorer\, an independent environmental photographer\, a writer\, and an artist. Her work has appeared in National Geographic\, Emergence\, BBC\, and in leading Indian publications. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. \nThe event will be live streamed on Zoom with auto captioning for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person\, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. Masks are strongly encouraged for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have two commercial grade air purifiers. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. If you have had COVID or have had known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the 10 days prior\, we ask you tune in for the live stream instead. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-celebration-of-marginlands/
LOCATION:18 W 21st St suite 900\, 18 West 21st Street\, #suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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SUMMARY:BFF Night w/ Katie Yee: Maggie; or\, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night celebrating books and besties at Melissa Joy Manning Jewelry! \nJoin us for an evening celebrating books and besties with Katie Yee. Get a signed book\, sip a margarita\, buy some bling! The first 30 people who buy a book bundle ticket will receive a FREE pair of Melissa Joy Manning Hug Earrings! \nProse Hoes subscribers receive 25% off of forever bracelets. \nA Chinese American woman spins tragedy into comedy when her life falls apart in a taut\, wry debut novel that grapples with grief\, motherhood\, and myths—perfect for fans of Joan Is Okay and Crying in H Mart. \nA man and a woman walk into a restaurant. The woman expects a lovely night filled with endless plates of samosas. Instead\, she finds out her husband is having an affair with a woman named Maggie. \nA short while after\, her chest starts to ache. She walks into an examination room\, where she finds out the pain in her breast isn’t just heartbreak—it’s cancer. She decides to call the tumor Maggie. \nUnfolding in fragments over the course of the ensuing months\, Maggie; Or\, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar follows the narrator as she embarks on a journey of grief\, healing\, and reclamation. She starts talking to Maggie (the tumor)\, getting acquainted with her body’s new inhabitant. She overgenerously creates a “Guide to My Husband: A User’s Manual” for Maggie (the other woman)\, hoping to ease the process of discovering her ex-husband’s whims and quirks. She turns her children’s bedtime stories into retellings of Chinese folklore passed down by her own mother\, in an attempt to make them fall in love with their shared culture—and to maybe save herself in the process. \nIn the style of Jenny Offill and the tradition of Nora Ephron’s hilarious and devastating writing on heartbreak and womanhood\, Maggie is a master class in transforming personal tragedy into a form of defiant comedy. \nKatie Yee is a writer from Brooklyn. She has received fellowships from the Center for Fiction\, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, and Kundiman. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books\, No Tokens\, The Believer\, the Washington Square Review\, Triangle House\, Epiphany\, and Literary Hub. By day\, she works at the Brooklyn Museum. By night\, she writes\, usually under the watch of her judgmental rescue dog\, Ollie.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bff-night-w-katie-yee-maggie-or-a-man-and-a-woman-walk-into-a-bar/
LOCATION:Melissa Joy Manning\, 211 Court Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Literary Thursdays: Sarah Chihaya\, Author of “Bibliophobia”
DESCRIPTION:Sarah had always lived through her books\, seeking escape\, self-definition\, and rules for living. She built her life around reading\, wrote criticism\, and taught literature at an Ivy League university. Then\, she was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown\, and the world became an unreadable blank page. \nSarah Chihaya’s memoir “Bibliophobia” is a searing and darkly humorous story of breakdown and survival told through books. Delving into texts such as “Anne of Green Gables\,” “Possession\,” “A Tale for the Time Being\,” and “The Last Samurai\,” Chihaya interrogates her cultural identity\, her relationship with depression\, and the intoxicating\, sometimes painful ways books push back on those who love them. \nMeet the author and join the discussion on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/45Rs
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/literary-thursdays-sarah-chihaya-author-of-bibliophobia/
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CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Betty Yu’s Family Amnesia: Chinese American Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Please join Magnum Foundation on Thursday\, July 24th\, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for an artist talk and conversation celebrating the launch of Betty Yu’s new art and photography book\, Family Amnesia: Chinese American Resilience. \nCo-hosted by Magnum Foundation and Daylight Books\, the evening will begin with a short reading by Betty Yu\, the artist will then be joined by Rochelle Kwan for a conversation about the uncovering of family roots and the intergenerational memory work. The evening will end with a Q&A and book signing. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFamily Amnesia is a visual tribute and love letter honoring my Chinese American family roots in the U.S. The art book explores my family’s multi-generational resilience and resistance through mixed media collages\, my grandfather’s photographs\, my own captured images and archival material. The book project honors the past and current lives of Asian Americans and immigrants in the U.S. by examining the incalculable and traumatic impact that historical events like the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act continue to have on the Asian American experience. This is a painful part of our American history. I am reclaiming that narrative through my own personal family’s story. The book will feature my grandfather’s role as a founding member of the Chinese Hand Laundry Alliance of NY\, my mother’s plight as a garment worker who became a labor organizer\, and my sister’s legacy as a community activist. I know my family story is not unique. It is part of the larger collective Asian-American immigration experience.\n– Betty Yu \n[Buzz #13 at the door] \nMagnum Foundation is in an elevator building and has a restroom that is wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral. For access requests or questions\, please contact events@magnumfoundation.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-betty-yus-family-amnesia-chinese-american-resilience/
LOCATION:Magnum Foundation\, 59 E 4th St\, #7W [Buzz #13 at the door]\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Photography
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