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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260104T022118Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Creating Kosher Chop Suey
DESCRIPTION:What happened when chop suey\, a Chinese dish with American roots\, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant\, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press to the publication of  kosher Chinese cookbooks\, and from representations in fine art to restaurant ephemera\, the installation explores how Jewish and Chinese women\, with a shared love for food\, together introduced a new phenomenon in the 1960s: kosher Chinese cuisine. Curated by Shiyong Lu\, Mellon Foundation Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History and Public History\, and Anna Danziger Halperin\, Director for the Center for Women’s History.  \nImage: Gifford Reynolds Beal (1879–1956). Chinese Restaurant #1\, ca. 1930. Oil on wood panel (reproduction). The New York Historical\, Gift of Charles H. Berman and Norman and Joanne Berman\, 2022.9
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-creating-kosher-chop-suey/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20251210T194619Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The New York Sari: A Journey Through Tradition\, Fashion\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. \nThe New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New York City\, using it as a metaphor for the ways in which the individuals who wear and create saris have straddled tradition\, culture\, and modernity in their work\, art\, and lives. The exhibition tells the stories of who wears saris\, the relationship between saris and identities\, and how they’ve evolved over time. \nThe New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City from the Gilded Age to the present day\, beginning with the little known history of Coney Island’s first theme park and culminating with the vibrant communities that are home to the South Asian diaspora today. Offering a unique history of migrant communities and gender in New York City\, the exhibition explores how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-exhibit-new-york-sari-a-journey-through-tradition-fashion-and-identity/
LOCATION:New York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
CREATED:20250917T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T022641Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260109T182331Z
CREATED:20251013T081402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T182331Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC\, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers\, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. From Little Syria in Manhattan to Yemeni bodegas in Brooklyn\, from Armenian and Arab nightclubs along Eighth Avenue to community music festivals on Atlantic Avenue\, and from women’s activism and advocacy groups to experimental composers and playwrights like Halim El-Dabh and Reza Abdoh\, the exhibition shows how these rich stories are preserved within NYPL’s collections. \nNiyū Yūrk explores the often overlooked history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to New York City\, from the first waves in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition highlights how New York City has shaped the lives\, identities\, and creative practices of MENA communities\, artists\, and writers. It also emphasizes their enduring contributions to the city’s cultural landscape and place in global culture. \nThrough an array of materials—including local newspapers\, rare books\, archival documents\, prints\, artists’ books\, photographs\, music records\, and film—the exhibition showcases how these voices have been preserved and presented. Niyū Yūrk creates a dynamic dialogue across time\, illustrating the evolving nature of MENA migration to the city as well as the Library’s role in documenting this history. While reflecting on new directions in collecting practices\, it also aims to address gaps in those practices and envision a more inclusive archival future. \nThis exhibition is organized by The New York Public Library and curated by Hiba Abid\, Curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-niyu-yurk-middle-eastern-and-north-african-lives-in-the-city/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue New York\, NY 10018\, 42nd Street & 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260121T191322Z
CREATED:20260121T190913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191322Z
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SUMMARY:Rasa Labs Embodied Creative Cultural Intensives
DESCRIPTION:Investigate Rasa—the felt essence of experience—using the Moving Rasa framework in community to ask life questions\, try practices\, and integrate what you notice. \nOn Limited Sundays\, 2–5pm • Jan 25 – Mar 8 • Prime Produce (424 W 54th St) \nWhat you’ll take away\n\nAn inquiry method: the Moving Rasa framework for asking life questions through movement and the animist world around us.\nEmbodied cultural literacy: a felt encounter with Austronesian wisdom (silat\, foodways\, bamboo\, poetry) that refreshes how you perceive and relate.\nTransferable practices: cross-disciplinary methods you can bring to teams\, classrooms\, and community spaces.\nReal community & gentle integration: a small cohort you actually get to know—no presentations required\nYour Rasa toolkit: simple\, repeatable micro-rituals to sense\, name\, and follow what’s alive.\n\nPricing\nRasa Labs is offered on a sliding scale to support access and sustainability. The Sliding rate is for those needing greater accessibility. Standard rates support the lab’s costs. Support rates help expand scholarships. Choose the rate that reflects your capacity at this moment. \nFor one workshop: \n\nSliding: $60\nStandard: $75\nSupporter: $100\n\nMultiple workshops begin at: \n\nSliding: $45 per session\nStandard: $60\nSupporter: $75
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rasa-labs-embodied-creative-cultural-intensives/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260216T110715Z
CREATED:20260109T162552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T110715Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Ai Yah Goy Vey! Adventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father (with Discount)
DESCRIPTION:Ai Yah Goy Vey!\nAdventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father\nWorld Premiere \nLunar New Year Special – $50 tickets (+ fees)\nUse promo code YEAROFTHEHORSE\nValid for performances through February 17  \nPan Asian Repertory Theatre\, Tisa Chang\, Founding Artistic Director\, will celebrate the New Year with the World Premiere of Ai Yah Goy Vey! – Adventures of a Dim Son in Search of His Wanton Father\, a solo show written and performed by Richard Chang — “our celebration of diverse New Yorkers who contribute to our daily lives\,” states Tisa Chang. \nDirected by Laura Josepher\, performances will begin on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 (through March 1\, 2026) at the Mezzanine Theatre – A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street). \nOpening Performance: Sunday\, February 8\, 2026 at 3:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Production\nIn Ai Yah Goy Vey!\, a country bumpkin delivers Chinese takeout food in New York City’s diverse neighborhoods while seeking his long-lost Papa who dumped his Chinese Opera diva-Mama. Colorful characters offer clues in a “Looney Tunes” whodunit that combines standup comedy\, musical theatre\, dance\, opera\, and puppetry. By playing on cultural similarities\, the show shatters absurd assumptions to celebrate the diversity and one-ness of the human race. \nA vibrant\, costumed romp with diverse characters reflecting all of New York. \nDedication\nThis production is dedicated to the memory of actor\, playwright\, director\, and Pan Asian co-founding member Ernest Abuba\, who was a teacher and mentor of Richard Chang.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-ai-yah-goy-vey-adventures-of-a-dim-son-in-search-of-his-wanton-father/
LOCATION:A.R.T./ New York Mezzanine Theatre\, 502 W 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260818T235641Z
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SUMMARY:Noguchi’s New York
DESCRIPTION:In 1922\, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again\, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world\, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most iconic artworks and imagined countless others. \nThis exhibition examines Noguchi’s deep and dynamic relationship with New York City\, exploring how its material\, cultural\, social\, and political landscape indelibly transformed his artwork and thinking\, and how he in turn transformed the city. It also highlights Noguchi’s unflagging attempts to give back by sculpting communal spaces for exploration and play—efforts often thwarted\, most notably by the influential NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. \nNoguchi’s New York encompasses more than 50 works\, including sculptures\, project models\, photographs\, and archival materials. The exhibition also brings to life Noguchi’s visions for unrealized playgrounds and playground equipment through a series of hand-painted animated films by Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard of Eastend Western. \nOrganized on the 40th anniversary of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum\, this exhibition celebrates the Museum itself as one of Noguchi’s most profound gifts to this city he called home. \nPhoto credit: Isamu Noguchi\, 1980
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/noguchis-new-york/
LOCATION:Noguchi Museum\, Noguchi Museum\, 9-01 33rd Rd\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260203T084037Z
CREATED:20260124T003929Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Chinese Republicans (with Discount Code)
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets from $39 using code CR39.\nComing to Roundabout Theatre this winter\, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Playwright Alex Lin and Award-Winning Director Chay Yew. \nThree high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs\, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie\, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce\, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best\, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. \nShifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism\, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice and tells a truly American story. \nCast: Jennifer Ikeda\, Ben Langhorst\, Jully Lee\, Jodi Long\, Anna Zavelson \nHarold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY \nLink to buy tickets: Chinese Republicans – Roundabout Theatre Company
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260213T194910Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Traditions Village and Market
DESCRIPTION:​We’ll be open every weekend in February: Fridays to Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. \nAfter such a joyous\, successful\, packed Holiday Market\, WE’RE RETURNING TO NEW KAM MAN FOR OUR LUNAR YEAR TRADITIONS VILLAGE. \nThe Village will be a place to celebrate\, shop and learn how to ring in the year of the fire horse. \nCome for home decor to usher in luck\, recipes for auspicious dishes\, fun games for the family and DIY Trays of Togetherness + so much more. \nVillage Departments: \n\n\n​Blessing the Home – learn how to bring luck into your home\, from decor\, traditions and more – \n\n\n​Traditional Eats and Recipes – learn recipes + shop ingredients for traditional + symbolic dishes (ft. Grace Young recipes!) \n\n\n​Sweets of Togetherness – shop snacks and sweets\, both classic and new! \n\n\n​It’s All Fun and Games – learn traditional + festive games that have been passed down for generations. \n\n\n​Heritage Atelier – pick up lucky new pieces to enter the new year in style \n\n\n​\nThe lineup: \n\n\n​a/c space \n\n\n​Anyoung Super \n\n\n​Bo & Mei \n\n\n​Chop Suey Club \n\n\n​Datum J Design \n\n\n​Edgycated \n\n\n​Ever November \n\n\n​Gordon & Li Li \n\n\n​Grand Tea & Imports \n\n\n​JINLY Atelier \n\n\n​Lai Hing Jewelry \n\n\n​Made by Oph \n\n\n​Miiasoey \n\n\n​New Kam Man \n\n\n​Pearl River Mart \n\n\n​Slant’d \n\n\n​Studio Ichiban \n\n\n​Meet the vendors here!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-traditions-village-and-market/
LOCATION:Kam Man Market\, 200 Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Market,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T110000Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Sonic Bloom Vol.2: R&B from the Asian Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Bloom presents Vol. 2\, featuring 3 distinct R&B voices from across the Asian Diaspora. \nJereena Montemayor: Ever since recording YouTube covers in her bedroom\, Jereena Montemayor has carved out her own path with passion\, persistence\, and authenticity. With the recent release of “Traffic”\, Jereena continues to showcase the growth of her versatility and musicality. \nMark Natama: Mark Natama is an Indonesian artist blending traditional R&B with contemporary elements and exploring themes of love\, heartbreak\, and self-discovery. While a talented multi-instrumentalist\, Mark is most known for his smooth vocals and impressive falsetto. \nDhyan: Dhyan’s music balances lighthearted fun and deep introspection. Whether it’s his solo projects or his endeavor as part of the trio Training Wheels\, Dhyan strives to make his music feel like kicking back and debriefing with your best friend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-sonic-bloom-vol-2-rb-from-the-asian-diaspora/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 25 Avenue A\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260305T104422Z
CREATED:20260305T104419Z
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SUMMARY:Film: K-Pops!
DESCRIPTION:K-Pops! is an American family comedy film directed and produced by musician Anderson .Paak (in his directorial debut)\, who also wrote the screenplay with Khaila Amazan. .Paak stars in the film alongside Jee Young Han\, Jonnie “Dumbfoundead” Park (who also produced)\, Soul Rasheed\, and Yvette Nicole Brown. \nA Los Angeles musician hoping to revive his career moves to South Korea to join a K-pop band and compete in a televised music contest. He soon discovers that his long-lost son is poised to become a K-pop superstar. While initially clinging to his son for another shot at fame\, he decides to prioritize his role as father as the two grow closer. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-k-pops/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260226T043734Z
CREATED:20260108T042236Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming! This year\, not only do we keep our optional after-party — we’re introducing a brand-new audience spotlight segment! \n🔥 One lucky audience member will get 1–2 minutes on stage to tell their joke.\n💬 Just submit your joke when purchasing your ticket.\n📣 If selected\, you’ll perform live — and your set will be featured on our social media! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW!\nLaughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience — a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)\n📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location\n🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast —\n💬 Follow Us: IG@LaughingLassi\, Medium@LaughingLassi\, TikTok@LaughingLassi \n  \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks. The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest – please email us for details.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating.\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\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n“Say something in Bengali!” \n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassi\nCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \nTickets sell out fast.\nSeats are limited.\nAnd every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-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:20260227T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T223000
DTSTAMP:20260220T023050Z
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Downtown: City Pop\, J-Pop\, Synthwave\, Disco
DESCRIPTION:Step into a shimmering dream of 1980s Tokyo as Kuni Mikami’s Tokyo Downtown brings the smooth\, soulful sounds of City Pop to life! Immerse yourself in the nostalgic groove of sleek synths\, funky basslines\, and lush melodies that defined Japan’s golden age of pop music. \nFrom the neon-lit streets of Shibuya to the breezy coastal drives of Yokohama\, Tokyo Downtown channels the iconic vibes of artists like Tatsuro Yamashita\, Mariya Takeuchi\, and Anri\, transporting you to a world of high-rise romance and midnight escapades. \nKuni Mikami (Keyboard)\, Chihiro Tainaka (Vocal)\,Yuko Ito (Vocal)\, Kumiko Arikawa (Vocal)\, Ruco Nishino (Vocal)\, MJ Kahng (Bass)\,Tomoya Ogawa (Guitar)\, Rintaro Mikami (Drums) \nFeb. 27 – Doors Open at 8:30pm / Show Starts at 9:00pm / Walk-ins welcome \n21+ ID Required. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-downtown-city-pop-j-pop-synthwave-disco-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260216T192240Z
CREATED:20260203T102803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192240Z
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SUMMARY:Model Majority Year of the Horse Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year/Year of the Fire Horse with your fave comedy team Model Majority for a night of horse-ing around\n\n\nCelebrate Lunar New Year/Year of the Fire Horse with your fave comedy team Model Majority for a night of horse-ing around (comedy\, music\, special guests and cocktails). The audience will also be given gifts of laughter\, red envelopes and Asian snacks\, for a happy and prosperous new year. Attire: Festive\, especially red/gold clothing. \n*Masks and up-to-date COVID vaccination recommended since it’s bad luck to be sick for the new year \nMODEL MAJORITY is NYC’s premier and acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA\, NBC NEWS and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in 2018 to increase positive Asian representation in comedy\, their sold-out performances have been on Time Out New York’s list of “Best Comedy Shows in NYC” and New York Times “8 Things to Do This Weekend”. You may have seen team members on TV/Film: SNL\, Comedy Central\, Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG\, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee\, Blue Bloods\, Step Up 3\, Hocus Pocus 2\, Blacklist\, Ray Donovan\, New Amsterdam\, Law & Order: SVU; in Broadway shows\, national commercials\, top comedy clubs and comedy festivals around the world. http://www.ModelMajority.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/model-majority-year-of-the-horse-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260227T140807Z
CREATED:20260213T204821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T140807Z
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SUMMARY:Super Saturday: Lion Dance Troupes in Chinatown NYC
DESCRIPTION:On Super Saturday\, the streets of Chinatown will be transformed into a stage for a spectacular display of athleticism and tradition. This day\, typically the second Saturday of the Chinese New Year\, is considered the “Closing” of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Over 20 lion dance groups\, each with their own unique style and energy\, will parade through the greater Chinatown area. The lions dance groups will bless businesses\, bringing good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. The air will be filled with the rhythmic beats of drums\, gongs and cymbals\, and the colorful costumes of the dancers will add to the festive atmosphere. \nPhoto by ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/super-saturday-lion-dance-troupes-in-chinatown-nyc/
LOCATION:Chinatown  at Hester and Mott Streets\, Hester St and Mott St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260228T220734Z
CREATED:20260211T203800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T220734Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Literary Wikipedia Training and Edit-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW at the Museum of Chinese in America to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia! \nWant to improve the state of Asian and Asian American literary representation on Wikipedia\, the world’s largest freely accessible encyclopedia? Stop by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s edit-a-thon on February 28 and March 1 to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia; work on pages for books\, authors\, and other pressing topics in the diaspora; and hang out with people in New York City’s Wiki community! \nPlease bring a device you can edit on—laptops are best\, but mobile devices work too. \nThis is a two-day event –  \nSaturday\, February 28 between 11am and 6pm ET\, and  \nSunday\, March 1 – between 11 am and 6 pm ET.  \nFeel free to register for one or both dates! \nLunch and dinner will be provided for those who stay and participate. \nThis event is supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and is hosted by Museum of Chinese in America.\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. If you have any questions please reach out at msaleh@aaww.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-literary-wikipedia-training-and-edit-a-thon/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Technology,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T154639Z
CREATED:20260220T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154639Z
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SUMMARY:Join Potluck Asian America at Performance of Chinese Republicans with Talkback - $20 Tickets
DESCRIPTION:Join Potluck Asian America at a special community performance of Chinese Republicans and a post show discussion with guest panelists\, Alex Lin and David Henry Hwang.   $20 Tickets\nChinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Playwright Alex Lin and Award-Winning Director Chay Yew. \nThree high-powered businesswomen meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs\, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie\, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce\, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best\, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. \nShifting between sharp-tongued humor and the harsh realities of modern capitalism\, this world premiere production explores themes of assimilation\, intergenerational conflict\, and gender politics in the workplace—all with unflinching wit and empathy. Chinese Republicans is a new play from a thrilling new American voice and tells a truly American story. \nThis performance includes a “pay what you wish” option starting at $20. Availability is limited and we encourage early RSVPs. \nCast: Jennifer Ikeda\, Ben Langhorst\, Jully Lee\, Jodi Long\, Anna Zavelson \nHarold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre\, Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/join-potluck-asian-america-at-a-community-performance-of-chinese-republicans/
LOCATION:Laura Pels Theatre\, 111 W. 46th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260227T153006Z
CREATED:20260227T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T153006Z
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SUMMARY:Tarab & Fawazeer Iftar: An Evening of Melody and Riddles
DESCRIPTION:Break your fast and enjoy soulful Tarab and traditional Fawazeer!\n\n\nFARAH – TARAB & FAWAZEER Iftar Event \nGet ready for an amazing in-person experience packed with soulful Tarab vibes and mind-boggling Fawazeer challenges by the Brooklyn Nomads. Join us for a night full of beautiful Arabic music\, delicious dinner\, fun and laughter. It’s the perfect chance to dive deep into rich tunes and test your wits in a chill\, friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique combo of Arab culture\, melody and mystery – see you there! \nGet your tickets at https://givebutter.com/FARAHTARABIFTAR \nNo tickets will be sold at the door
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tarab-fawazeer-iftar/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum NYC\, 320 W. 37th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Games,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T192624Z
CREATED:20260216T120142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192624Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year and see some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in sketch\, improv\, standup\, music\, clown\, and more!\n\n\nCelebrate Lunar New Year at the AAPI Comedy Night! Featuring some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in sketch\, standup\, music\, clown\, improv and more! \n  \nDirector and Producer \nAnson Chan \n  \nCo-Directors \nChristian Masinsin \nMaryam Chishti \n  \nMusical Director \nMiguel Sutedjo \n  \nCo-Producers \nChristian Masinsin \nMaryam Chishti \nXuan Zhao \n  \nWriters \nAnson Chan \nBenjamin Lee \nChristian Masinsin \nDivya Gunasekaran \nMaryam Chishti \nMiguel Sutedjo \nVladimir Celicourt \nXuan Zhao \n  \nPerformers \nAnson Chan \nBenjamin Lee \nChristian Masinsin \nDivya Gunasekaran \nEmily Wu \nJames Park \nMaryam Chishti \nMatt Rossi \nMichelle Chu \nMiguel Sutedjo \nSeyoung Kim \nSonia Nam \nVladimir Celicourt \nXuan Zhao
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Wild East Brewing Co.\, 623 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260227T153204Z
CREATED:20260227T151828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T153204Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health: New Beginnings:  Reclaiming our Relationship with Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:This community workshop offers practical tools grounded in mental health research and Islamic principles.\n\n\nFor many\, Ramadan can be a time of renewal and yet\, it can also be shaped by stress\, anxiety\, and expectations from self and others. \nThis community workshop offers practical tools grounded in mental health research and Islamic principles\, moving us towards a grounded space of peace and connection during this sacred month. \n🗓️ Date and Time: FEBURARY 28\, 2026 from 7:30PM-8:30PM \n📍Location: The Islamic Center of New York City. 350 6th Ave\, NY\, 10011\nIftar Provided 🌙🍽️ You may arrive early to break your fast with us and settle in before the evening’s program begins. ✨ \nThis event is free to attend.\nIf you’re able\, please consider donating to our Ramadan LaunchGood campaign to help us continue offering programs like this: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/when_home_isnt_safe_the_noora_house_is \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Quratulain Gulamhussein received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota\, focusing on identity development and mental health in diverse Muslim communities. She completed her predoctoral clinical work at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and her postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University. Dr. Gulamhussein currently works as Assistant Professor at SUNY Old Westbury conducting research and teaching psychology coursework. She also serves as Licensed Psychologist at NYU Islamic Center\, providing therapy and outreach for Muslim students. \nAbout Pillars of Peace: Pillars of Peace aims to create a trauma-informed organization that is based on an empowerment model of services which focus on cultivating an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Our mission and goals are rooted in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and we will continue to advocate for these basic rights on behalf of survivors of gender-based violence. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-beginnings-reclaiming-our-relationship-with-ramadan/
LOCATION:The Islamic Center of New York City\, 350 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260212T192945Z
CREATED:20260211T203801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192945Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Literary Wikipedia Training and Edit-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW at the Museum of Chinese in America to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia! \nWant to improve the state of Asian and Asian American literary representation on Wikipedia\, the world’s largest freely accessible encyclopedia? Stop by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s edit-a-thon on February 28 and March 1 to learn how to confidently edit Wikipedia; work on pages for books\, authors\, and other pressing topics in the diaspora; and hang out with people in New York City’s Wiki community! \nPlease bring a device you can edit on—laptops are best\, but mobile devices work too. \nThis is a two-day event –  \nSaturday\, February 28 between 11am and 6pm ET\, and  \nSunday\, March 1 – between 11 am and 6 pm ET. Feel free to register for one or both dates! \nLunch and dinner will be provided for those who stay and participate. \nThis event is supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and is hosted by Museum of Chinese in America.\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. If you have any questions please reach out at msaleh@aaww.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-literary-wikipedia-training-and-edit-a-thon-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Technology,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260225T053435Z
CREATED:20260213T211111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T053435Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Lunar New Year Parade and Festival: Year of the Horse
DESCRIPTION:March 1\, 2026 | Sunday | 28th Lunar New Year Parade and Festival: Year of the Horse \nParade Starts at 1:00pm  in NY  Chinatown.  It starts at Hester and Mott Streets  ending on Broome Street near Sara D. Roosevelt Park. \nFestival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM  Located at Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St \nMany Asian communities worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Chinese\, it is known as “Chunjie” or Spring Festival\, while other names for the new year include Vietnamese Tet\, Korean Seollal and Tibetan Losar. \nViewers can expect a colorful celebration featuring floats\, marching bands\, lion and dragon dancers\, exotic cars\, multicultural musical performers\, magicians and acrobats\, and NYC community organizations. This is the biggest winter parade in the East Coast and a national and international tourist attraction. \nAn outdoor cultural festival will take place at the Sara Roosevelt Park by Grand St & Forsyth St that will feature Arts & Crafts\, free promotional gifts\, cultural\, food\, booths and performances by musicians\, dancers\, and martial artists. \nImage Credit: “lion dancers\, Mott Street” by oinonio is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license\, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival-year-of-the-horse/
LOCATION:Chinatown  at Hester and Mott Streets\, Hester St and Mott St\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Parade,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T192844Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we ring in the Year of the Horse with live performances\, food and beverages\, cultural activities\, and mahjong.\n\n\nIt’s our ninth annual Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market! Start with ribbon and lion dancing on the main concourse\, then head down to the lower level for food and beverages\, mahjong playing\, and cultural activities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-extravaganza-at-chelsea-market/
LOCATION:Chelsea Market\, 75 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260227T141541Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pier 57 for a free afternoon of learning and discovery as we celebrate Holi in partnership with The Culture Tree. The Holi holiday welcomes spring and honors the triumph of good. Dating back thousands of years\, this jubilant festival of colors has spread from India throughout the world. Mark this vibrant holiday by learning about Holi traditions through artmaking\, read-alouds\, a drum performance\, dance\, and more! \nPhoto by Christine Butler \n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n\n\n1:00–1:15 PM: What Is Holi? A presentation on the meaning of Holi\, incorporating mindfulness meditation by Anu Sehgal\, founder and president of The Culture Tree.\n1:15–1:30 PM: Bilingual Story Time with Anu Sehgal\, author of Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story)\n1:30–2:15 PM: Art Workshop\, Spectacular Shades of Spring\n2:15–2:30 PM: Holi Dance and Drum Performance\n2:30-3:00 PM: Holi Dance Workshop\n\nDirections \n\n\n\nThe Holi Family Celebration will take place in the Daffodil and Seahorse classrooms on the main level at Pier 57. Please enter Pier 57 at the entrance in between Google and City Winery. Click here to access a map of Pier 57.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/holi-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Pier 57\, 25 11th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260216T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Red Horizon Closing Reception and Artist Talk with Eugenie Chao
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a final\, celebratory gathering for our beloved exhibition\, Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy. We’ll close this Lunar New Year celebration with warmth and inspiration through an intimate artist talk and live musical demonstration by participating artist Eugenie Chao.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/red-horizon-closing-reception-and-artist-talk-with-eugenie-chao/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260301T002233Z
CREATED:20260201T002250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T002233Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Party - Think!Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Practice your mahjong 麻將 skills with friendly games between friends and neighbors – all player levels welcome!\n\n\nFor newbies and people who need brush-ups\, we’ll have mahjong coaches at three tables. For those coming ready to win\, you can join the adult swim table. \nTables are first come first serve with rotations every 30 minutes. Folks who RSVP get priority\, while limited walk-ins are available. Keep in mind that during peak hours tables may be packed – please be patient with us! \nSuggested donation is $5!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lantern-festival-mahjong-party/
LOCATION:1 Pike St\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260215T120044Z
CREATED:20260215T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T120044Z
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SUMMARY:Serica Storytellers: Trade Secrets for AAPI Top College Admissions Success
DESCRIPTION:Join The Serica Initiative for a tell-all webinar with Leelila Strogov\, Founder and CEO of AtomicMind and Serica Board Member\, along with a Princeton admissions specialist\, revealing what really happens inside the admissions offices of the world’s most selective colleges and universities. In this exclusive session\, Leelila and the Princeton admissions specialist will pull back the curtain on how top-tier universities evaluate high-achieving applicants. They will share insider perspectives on what makes students stand out beyond perfect grades and test scores and break down how successful applicants build a narrative arc across their academics\, extracurriculars\, and passions. \nThe discussion will also cover strategic summer planning\, providing students of all ages with practical insights to prepare effectively and strengthen their profiles\, as well as the unique challenges faced by Asian and Asian American students\, including common myths\, hidden pitfalls\, and strategic missteps that can hurt otherwise exceptional applications. Attendees will leave with clear\, practical strategies to position themselves for success at Ivy League and IvyPlus schools.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/serica-storytellers-trade-secrets-for-aapi-top-college-admissions-success/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260227T142915Z
CREATED:20260227T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142915Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics: The Labor of Being a Guest in Hawai'i
DESCRIPTION:So you want to attend a professional conference being held in Hawaiʻi. You’re a self-reflective enough scholar to recognize that such a trip may merit some ethical reckoning given the past and present realities of settler colonialism in Hawaiʻi. What do you do? This webinar does not offer one answer as to how to be an ethical conference tourist in Hawaiʻi\, or any other place. Rather\, this webinar offers those interested in this question some models of how to be in relation to place and people in Hawaiʻi. This webinar asks participants to learn Kanaka Maoli cultural protocol (specifically oli mahalo\, a chant of gratitude) and to listen to a frank discussion between Dr. Monisha Das Gupta\, Dr. Nohelani Teves\, and Dr. Maile Arvin which will range across themes of conference tourism\, tokenizing Kanaka Maoli thought on Asian American Studies syllabi\, and how our commitments to being in good relation to Hawaiʻi are lessons that can be applied and practiced everywhere. \nZoom Link:\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/94689402342?pwd=Ax89mi2VRSlrM8icd30wych96zb8HZ.1\nJoin by SIP\n94689402342@zoomcrc.com\nMeeting ID: 946 8940 2342\nPasscode: 723975 \nPre Conference Webinar Series & Resources
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-labor-of-being-a-guest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260227T010733Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Henry Tang\, Pioneering Investment Banker and Founder\, Committee of 100
DESCRIPTION:Henry Tang\nPioneering Investment Banker and Founder\, Committee of 100\nMarch 3\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\n  \nDear Friends\, \n  \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the 11th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event. This program features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will start with a live broadcast\, followed by video and podcast recordings that will be available as part of a library of the interviews. \n  \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \n  \nThis Committee of 100 Conversations event will feature one of the founders of the Committee of 100\, Henry Tang\, who will talk about the founding of the organization\, his own personal histories\, the impact that the organization has had over the years\, and the important role that the Committee of 100 hopes to continue to have far into the future. \n  \nFounded 37 years ago\, the Committee of 100 is a non-profit\, non-partisan membership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, science\, technology\, and the arts. The organization was formed following the aftermath of Tiananmen Square. At the urging of Dr. Henry Kissinger\, renowned architect I.M. Pei assembled an exceptional group of Chinese Americans to address the critical issues impacting the Chinese community in America and help foster positive relations between the U.S. and Greater China. This group of luminaries — Yo-Yo Ma\, I.M. Pei\, Henry S. Tang\, Oscar Tang\, Chien Shiung Wu\, and Shirley Young — became the first generation of Committee of 100 members. \n  \nCommittee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community; and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \n  \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. The fireside chat will be held on March 3\, 2026 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 6:45 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-3-3-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \nCommittee of 100 Conversations\nRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nMarch 3\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Topic: \n“The Founding of the Committee of 100” \n  \n▦ Speakers: \nHenry Tang \nManaging Partner of Carnegie Towers Strategic Investment Advisory \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \n  \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nDuring this webcast\, our speaker will talk about his career as a pioneer in investment banking\, but will focus primarily on the events that led to the founding of the Committee of 100\, the formation of its twin missions\, the rationale of its structure\, the early recruitment of members\, its activities over the years\, the significant impact it has had overtime and today\, and the future expectations that the members and the leadership have for the organization. \n  \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be 45 minutes long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-3-3-2026.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nHenry Tang \nManaging Partner of Carnegie Towers Strategic Investment Advisory \nCo-Founder of the Committee of 100 \n  \nHenry Tang is a seasoned 30-year investment banking veteran of Wall Street having participated in and observed the global transformation of the capital markets. As a securities management executive an one of the early Chinese American senior financial executives\, he has been engaged in global investment and banking activities in Europe\, Asia and the U.S. for several of the largest Wall Street investment banks including Salomon Brothers\, Lehman Brothers and Prudential. \nHenry Tang’s business experiences have also been enhanced by a broad participation in numerous public and community activities. He has been active in many efforts to help bridge cultural and economic understanding between the China region and the U.S. and between Chinese Americans in the U.S. \nTogether with I.M. Pei\, Yo-Yo Ma\, and a group of prominent Americans of Chinese heritage\, Mr. Tang helped found the Committee of 100\, whose 159 person membership now includes Computer Associates CEO Charles Wang and renowned AIDS researcher Dr. David Ho\, to help create a better understanding of American and Chinese cultural and economic events. \nIn addition\, Mr. Tang also has a long-standing commitment towards fostering conditions for the advancement of Asians into senior leadership positions in business\, politics\, academia\, medicine\, science\, and government. Several years ago\, President George H.W. Bush appointed him to the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission chaired by then Labor Secretary Lynn Martin. \n  \nMr. Tang has also served as a director of the Committee on Economic Development\, the Federation of Protestant Agencies\, the Chinese American Planning Council\, the Asian Financial Society\, and the Chinese American Executive Forum. He also served as a member of the New York-Beijing Sister City Commission. In 1987\, Mayor Edward Koch granted him the Ethnic New Yorker Award. He is also the first recipient of the Asian American Business Achievement Award. In 1994\, he was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. \n  \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program\nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique corporate strategy and investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 35 years ago.\nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\nMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/c100-conversations-recollections-pioneers-and-heroes-henry-tang/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Interview,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
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SUMMARY:Panel: Mixed Asian Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and a panel of multi-disciplinary Asian American storytellers for a vital discussion about identity and belonging for artists with mixed-race backgrounds. \nPanelists will explore how navigating their mixed identities has shaped the ways they tell stories across disciplines including composition\, comedy\, and visual art. Through personal experience and creative practice\, the conversation will examine how their lived experience informs their artistic voice\, challenges singular narratives of identity\, and opens space for more expansive\, nuanced representations within and beyond the AAPI community. \nPanelists include Hannah Ishizaki\, composer and sound artist; Adam Mamawala\, comedian; and Michaela Ternasky-Holland\, XR/VR director. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Alex Chester-Iwata\, award-winning performer\, writer\, and cultural advocate\, in collaboration with Mixed Asian Media\, where Alex is Founder and CEO. \nMixed Asian Media (MAM) is a collective created by multiracial\, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs). We seek to build community through conversations of what it means to be of mixed Asian/Pacific Islander descent and help establish our ever-evolving place in society. From all of our online pieces\, to an annual creative festival\, we strive to capture mixed API stories and experiences at all levels and share them through all our current and future mediums. \nThere will be time for Q&A and a refreshments following the panel. \nThe event is hosted by Prime Produce\, a grassroots collective of friends\, family\, and neighbors committed to intentionally serving our communities. \nThis event requires RSVP with a suggested donation of $5. \nAgenda:\n6:30-6:40 pm (10 min) — Opening Remarks\n6:40-7:20 pm (40 min) – Panel\n7:20–8:00 pm (40 min) – Q&A\n8:00–8:30 pm (30 min) – Mingling \nRecording: The panel discussion will be recorded and published on A4’s YouTube channel after the event. \nAccessibility: The first floor event space of Prime Produce is wheelchair accessible. \nIf you need CART Transcription\, ASL interpretation\, large print\, or any other accommodations for this event\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before this event. \nAbout the Panelists\nAlex Chester-Iwata (she/her) is an award-winning performer\, writer\, and cultural advocate with more than 35 years in the entertainment industry. A former child actor and member of Diddy’s girl group Dream\, she has appeared on Broadway and across major networks\, including ABC\, NBC\, Forbes\, and PBS. As a mixed-race Japanese and Jewish American\, Alex has channeled her lived experience into founding Mixed Asian Media\, a platform dedicated to uplifting mixed AAPINH voices. The organization has been recognized by Nielsen and cited in academic texts for its cultural impact. She is also the founder of Mixed Asian Day™\, a national movement celebrating mixed Asian identity and community. Alex has spoken at events hosted by Asian Hustle Network\, Gold House\, TikTok\, Amazon\, and the Tribeca Festival\, among others\, and serves on multiple national boards\, including ACE NextGen\, the American Advertising Federation–LA\, the New York Asian Film Festival\, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation\, and The Lunar Collective. In 2025\, she was honored with the National Association of Asian American Professionals’ Inspire Award for her leadership and advocacy. \nHannah Ishizaki is a composer and sound artist based in Princeton. Described as “Imaginative…effective and moving” by the New York Times\, her music seeks to foster connections between musicians and the audience through the explorations of the physicality of music performance. Ishizaki is the current Composer-in-Residence with Young Concert Artists. Ishizaki’s compositions have been performed by renowned musicians and ensembles across the world such as Midori Goto\, Ensemble Intercontemporain\, Sō Percussion\, the Attacca Quartet\, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Ishizaki was named a 2023 Hildegard commission winner by National Sawdust\, supported by The Onassis Foundation and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Ishizaki is a PhD candidate in Music Composition and a recipient of the Mark Nelson Fellowship at Princeton University. She studied with Andrew Norman for composition and Areta Zhulla and Ronald Copes for violin at the Juilliard School\, where she was the first composer to receive a Kovner Fellowship. \nAdam Mamawala is a nationally touring stand-up comedian based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central\, MTV\, BET\, Amazon Prime\, and SiriusXM\, and both of his comedy albums\, Statistically More Relatable (2022) and One of the Good Ones (2017) debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Since 2024\, Adam has toured as Dane Cook’s feature act\, performing at iconic venues including The Fillmore in Detroit\, The Met in Philadelphia\, and NYC’s Beacon Theatre. In 2025\, he featured for Jon Stewart at the prestigious Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown\, NY\, and was selected as one of Forbes’ 12 Rising AAPI Stand-Up Comedians To Watch. \nMichaela A.Ternasky-Holland is a Peabody-nominated and Emmy award-winning director who specializes in creating impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. She is one of the first directors to create and premiere a short film utilizing Open AI’s SORA platform\, which screened at Tribeca Festival. Her first original animated series garnered over 2.2 million views on YouTube within a month of release. More of her prolific work in animation has been recognized as Best Directing in XR by The Collision Awards\, VR Film of Year Finalist by the International VR Awards\, and Grand Prize Winner at The Philippine Animation Festival. As a nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award\, she is also a consultant\, speaker\, and thought leader who has been recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-mixed-asian-storytelling/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market,Panel,Storytelling
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