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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260731T150944Z
CREATED:20260720T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T150944Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260731T151947Z
CREATED:20260720T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T151947Z
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP:20260818T200949Z
CREATED:20260818T200949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T200949Z
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SUMMARY:Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asia Society’s seventieth anniversary\, Asia Society Museum presents Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy. \nDisplaying seventy of the finest examples of Asian art in the United States drawn from Asia Society’s permanent collection\, the exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of bronzes\, ceramics\, and metalwork thoughtfully assembled between the 1950s and the 1970s by John D. Rockefeller 3rd (1906-1978) and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (1909-1992). John D. Rockefeller 3rd founded Asia Society in 1956 with the mission to promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States; the bequest of the collection to Asia Society in 1979 underscores the Rockefellers’ conviction that an aesthetic encounter with great works of art promotes deep cross-cultural understanding. \nWith highlights including spectacular Buddhist and Hindu sculptures\, and rare Chinese\, Korean\, and Japanese ceramics\, Buddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon celebrates historic achievements in Asian art spanning more than two millennia. The exhibition foregrounds the transformative power of faith and the catalyzing potential of international trade in the creation of great works of art across Asia. \nBuddha and Shiva\, Lotus and Dragon presents a special opportunity for museum visitors to experience the unparalleled quality of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Thrid Collection at its home at Asia Society Museum in New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/buddha-and-shiva-lotus-and-dragon/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260327T140040Z
CREATED:20260327T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T140040Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260818T202009Z
CREATED:20260818T202009Z
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SUMMARY:Shu Lea Cheang\, LOVER LOVE
DESCRIPTION:LOVER LOVE\, a new commission for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by Shu Lea Cheang\, begins with a portal. A window is flung open and the gray wall of an apartment block dissolves into a turbulent\, overcast sky\, against which a smoky being is enveloped by a six-winged seraphim—an angel of the highest order. \nThis opening transition is both a gesture to Cheang’s longtime collaborator\, musician Aérea Negrot (1980–2023)\, who died by suicide\, and a marker of an entry into a hybrid space of documentation and imagination. For this film\, presented as a four-channel installation\, Cheang worked with eight intergenerational performers in Tucson\, Arizona\, all of whom contributed their own experiences\, narratives\, and dreams of and for trans and gender nonconforming life in today’s United States. \nThis collaboratively scripted film moves between physical and virtual space: between performances in a motel room\, a junkyard\, and city streets amid surrounding nature\, we can see desert plants blooming anthropomorphic appendages and souls escaping inhuman oppression to take transhuman flight. \nThe gallery’s four screens\, themselves portals to the film’s world\, can be shifted by viewers into and out of the path of each projector. Each movement triggers a segment of Negrot’s 2011 track “It’s Lover\, Love”—a dreamy\, minimalist meditation on the lingering traces of broken promises and vanished love. These aural and physical shifts create new compositions\, morphing the installation into an active landscape in which to navigate agency\, survival\, and intimacy in a time of escalating political precarity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shu-lea-cheang-lover-love/
LOCATION:The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art\, 26 Wooster Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260416T174018Z
CREATED:20260416T174018Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Siyan Wong: Make It 10 Cents
DESCRIPTION:Make it 10 Cents is a painting exhibition to raise awareness and to support a one-day pop-up redemption on May 26th in Chinatown. This pop-up simulates the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill by redeeming all materials at the 10-cent rate. \nSiyan Wong’s paintings depict elderly low wage workers who collect cans to survive. Each of her social realist paintings\, in vibrant colors\, captures a fleeting moment that exudes the human experience of living – depicting lives whose efflorescence is held back by the politics of their days. Together\, they show the human spirit always venturing toward a better life. \nThrough these paintings\, she gives visibility to the work of the historically marginalized\, and puts a spotlight on the cans and bottles that end up in costly landfills that devastate our environment. The individuals appearing in her paintings are elderly Chinese immigrants in Chinatown and the Lower East Side who worked in garment factories\, restaurants\, and homecare before turning to rummaging for cans and bottles on the streets. \nWong states that\, “Art is only as powerful as the inspiration for actions that comes from it. ‘Make It 10 Cents’ is an art exhibition about doing right by our vulnerable population of elderly and working poor\, and to protect our environment that is experiencing rapid\, severe degradation driven in part by failure in policies.” \nLocation: Welcome to Chinatown\nRegular Hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM\nDuration: April 14 – May 29\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-exhibition-siyan-wong-make-it-10-cents/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260416T203145Z
CREATED:20260416T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203145Z
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SUMMARY:Sunnyside Rhythm Block: AAPI World Sound
DESCRIPTION:Korea Art Forum (KAF) and gong present Sunnyside Rhythm Block (SRB)\, a free outdoor public performance series in Sunnyside\, Queens\, taking place across four weekends from April 18 through May 16\, 2026. \nSRB brings together traditional performance\, DJ sets\, and participatory art programs that highlight AAPI world sounds in a neighborhood setting. Rather than simply presenting performances\, the series draws on the social energy of street culture across AAPI communities to create a more direct and connected experience among audiences\, artists\, and neighbors. \nThe series invites residents\, families\, and passersby to experience performance up close in the open street\, where they are encouraged to stay\, listen\, move\, and participate. \nPrograms will take place on 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside\, Queens\, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following dates: \n— April 18\, 2026: China\n— April 26\, 2026: Myanmar\n— May 2\, 2026: India\n— May 16\, 2026: Korea \nEach week centers a different cultural focus\, pairing live performance with DJs and community-based activities that connect heritage and contemporary sound. \nFeatured artists and groups include Korean Fever\, led by Rami Seo’s World Music Ensemble; Wushu NJ Lion Dance Team; Sangarang\, a Burmese-American DJ and producer based in New York City; and West1ne\, a producer and DJ active in the New York music scene. The series will also include participatory art programs\, including a special guest project by Mojca Pungerčar on April 18 and April 26\, and a community portrait painting program organized through Eight Times on May 2 and May 16. \nSRB is presented by Korea Art Forum and gong as a free public program centered on cultural exchange\, neighborhood gathering\, and access to performance in everyday urban space. \n\n\nRSVP \n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\nLocation \nSunnyside Arch\n46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue\nQueens\, NY 11104
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sunnyside-rhythm-block-aapi-world-sound/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Arch\, 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue\, Queens\, NY\, 11104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T003814Z
CREATED:20260514T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T003814Z
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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260603T122958Z
CREATED:20260514T150612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T122958Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Indian Princesses (with Discount on May 17)
DESCRIPTION:Access $25 tickets Use Disount Code: JAANY for May 17 at 7pn show. \nIndian Princesses\nby Eliana Theologides Rodriguez\ndirected by Miranda Cornell \nn the summer of 2008\, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities\, camp-like adventures\, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name\, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell\, the histories we omit\, and the truths that live inside us\, waiting to come out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-indian-princesses-with-discount-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Linda Gross Theater\, 336 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260818T202523Z
CREATED:20260818T202523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202523Z
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh"
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place\, since 1972\, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists\, handcrafted tools\, and relevant media\, the exhibition serves as a homage to learn\, reflect\, discuss\, and heal. \nBangladesh\, Not “Bhaangadesh” seeks to raise social (in)justice awareness through showcasing Bangladeshi artistic expression\, and persistent crimes against humanity from the summer of 2024–of government-implemented curfews\, with “shoot-on-sight” commands\, country-wide internet revoked\, houses raids\, innocent lives taken\, and unnecessary arrests made\, etc. After decades of corruption and nepotism\, Bangladeshi students stood up against the unjust quota system of prioritizing government positions rather than basing hiring on skill\, talent\, and merit–for descendants of ancestors prominent in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-not-bhaangadesh/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260511T200605Z
CREATED:20260424T163511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200605Z
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SUMMARY:Our Journeys Exhibition (Montclair NJ)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys\, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP)\, on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. \nCentering the voices of Vietnamese Americans\, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration\, memory\, and resilience. Through oral histories\, cherished artifacts\, and interactive elements\, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the emotional and historical threads that connect generations across the diaspora. \nAbout the Exhibition\nOur Journeys is a curated multimedia experience\, inspired by the interviews and content generated by the Vietnamese Boat People podcast and programs. It is developed around the core concept that a story passed down is a gift—something given to another with intention and without obligation. For a community whose stories have often been told by others\, this exhibit centers the voices of the Vietnamese diaspora\, reclaiming the narrative through personal stories\, photographs\, displays\, and video essays. Visitors will be immersed in the resilience\, legacy\, and diversity of our community’s lived experiences. \n \nAbout Montclair Public Library\nThe Montclair Public Library is a vibrant cultural and educational institution where ideas come to life\, fostering artistic enrichment\, cultural exploration\, and lifelong learning. We strive to connect people of all ages and backgrounds by offering inclusive access to knowledge\, creativity\, and community through dynamic programming\, collaborative spaces\, and joyful engagement. \nAbout Vietnamese Boat People\nVietnamese Boat People (VBP) is a nonprofit organization based in Montclair NJ. Established in 2018\, our mission is to amplify the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora community\, educate and inspire\, and foster meaningful connections. The organization’s name\, Vietnamese Boat People\, initially paid tribute to the millions of refugees who fled Vietnam by boat. Since then\, the organization has evolved and is dedicated to supporting all stories from the Vietnamese diaspora community. Through our award-winning podcast\, innovative storytelling\, digital archives\, and community-driven programs\, we provide accessible platforms for communities to engage with these narratives. https://www.vietnameseboatpeople.org \nPhoto credits: Argenis Apolinario
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/our-journeys-exhibition/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 South Fullerton Ave.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260511T191445Z
CREATED:20260511T191445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T191445Z
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SUMMARY:TAAF’s 5th Annual Heritage Month Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we have a limited number of tickets available to the public and would love for you to join us! Please email summit@taaf.org for more details.\n\n\nTAAF’s 5th annual Heritage Month Summit is coming to New York City on May 14-15! The 2026 Summit will be TAAF’s largest and most immersive gathering to date\, bringing together 1\,000+ leaders to spotlight our community’s most pressing challenges and celebrate our 5th anniversary\, the 35th anniversary of AAPI Heritage Month\, and 250 years of American independence. This year’s theme\, “Together We Are the Asian+American Dream\,” is both a reflection and a call to action\, honoring AAPIs who have shaped American life across every generation\, while challenging us to imagine what the next 250 years holds.\n\n At our TAAF Awards Dinner\, we will honor trailblazers and visionaries including Neal Mohan\, Ke Huy Quan\, Jeremy Lin\, and Sheila Lirio Marcelo. Summit will also include powerful conversations on how AAPIs have made strides in food\, entertainment\, technology\, sports\, fashion\, and military service\, featuring bestselling author Min Jin Lee; Olympic athletes Sunisa Lee\, Chuck Aoki\, and James Williams; storytellers Daniel Dae Kim\, Tan France\, Auli’i Cravalho\, Isa Briones\, Chriselle Lim\, Ty Sanga\, Harry Shum Jr\, and Lāiana Kanoa-Wong; beauty and style trailblazers Daniel Martin\, Jason Wu\, Jeanne Yang\, and Vera Wang; and many more. \n\nWe’ll also have performances by Chloe Flower and Paul Ieti\, feature a culinary experience led by NYC’s top AAPI chefs\, and curate a marketplace spotlighting the latest goods from Asian American entrepreneurs and founders. \n\nAnd to wrap up the Summit\, TAAF will host our annual AAPI All-Star Basketball Game\, bringing together AAPI athletes\, creators\, and community for a high-energy night of sport and celebration. \n\nThis year\, we have a limited number of tickets available to the public and would love for you to join us! Please email summit@taaf.org for more details.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taafs-5th-annual-heritage-month-summit/
LOCATION:Manhattan NYC – to be disclosed after registering
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260915T010618Z
CREATED:20260522T200133Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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SUMMARY:Book: Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Reciprocity: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarity with the Earth will create a space dedicated to illuminating\, unpacking\, and strengthening understandings of cross-racial feminist connections as a tool for environmental and food justice. You will explore hands-on practices and healing modalities\, from gardening and composting to mutual aid and herbalism\, with contributors of the anthology We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities (Haymarket Books\, 2025) and other practitioners in these spaces in order to facilitate deeper engagement within these intersections. The program will include a reading from the book\, panel discussion\, and nature walk. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSpeakers include:\nRosa Bordallo is a farmer advocate\, musician\, and native of Guåhan in the Mariånas. She currently resides in upstate NY on unceded land of the Oneida and Kanienʼkehá꞉ka peoples. Rosa credits her Chamorro upbringing for her commitment to political and cultural agitation and to Indigenous sovereignty and decolonial futures. Her essay\, “The Breadfruit Does Not Fall Far from the Tree” appears in the anthology\, We Are Each Other’s Liberation: Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities (Haymarket Books). She has released several albums and EPs as a solo artist and previously wrote and performed music as her alter ego\, Manett. \nEman Rashid is a Palestinian-American educator who teaches about Native American and endangered plants and wildlife. She’s also a media consultant with 10+ years in press rooms. A West Bank Native\, Eman now organizes across the nation for Palestinian dignity through Indigenous land stewardship\, education and activism across generations. \nTaylor Rae of Raeflower Holistics is an herbalist\, archivist\, and clayworker who is passionate about rekindling the land relationships of herself and her communities. After earning a B.A in Environmental Science from Northwestern University with a research concentration in pollination biology\, Taylor craved connection with land that cracked open the restrictive parameters set by western academia and offered space for reciprocity\, remembering\, and collaboration. Through her land practices\, Taylor aims to tell the stories of her lineage\, create safety in holistic care spaces\, combat the oppressive structures\, and support community in finding respite in the land once again. \nPista (any pronouns) is a queer South Asian herbalist\, educator and organizer currently based on occupied Lenapehoking land in so-called Queens\, NY. After many years of working in the tech industry\, Pista began composting at the start of the pandemic to re-center mutuality & living connections. Pista works now to compost systems\, beliefs & ideas that no longer serve communities in order to rebirth futures of greater reciprocity and care through connecting ancestral Earthwork with abolition. \nThis event is hosted by late-bloomer.info\, a community gardener\, cultural organizer\, and co-editor of the anthology We Are Each Other’s Liberation. There will be a limited number of copies of the anthology available for sliding scale donation ($10-25 suggested). \nAccessibility Notes:\nThis event is being held at an outdoor community space with uneven grounds that are not easily traversable with wheelchairs or other walking devices. There no on-site bathroom\, and the nearest publicly accessible restroom is at a grocery store on the corner. Please plan accordingly and practice recommended public health measures including masking (especially those with respiratory or immune issues)\, testing negative pre-event\, and staying home if you feel unwell or have symptoms. \nThis project is a part of the What Can We Do? artist grant program\, presented by Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Council Members Christopher Marte and Sandra Ung. Programs serving cross-cultural solidarity and the Palestinian community are funded through a grant from the Ford Foundation for Social Justice. \n\n\n\nSt. John’s Place Renaissance Garden\n1642 St Johns Place\nBrooklyn\, NY 11233
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-reciprocity-black-and-asian-feminist-solidarity-with-the-earth/
LOCATION:St. John’s Place Renaissance Garden\, 1642 St Johns Place\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T201657Z
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SUMMARY:Where is the PI in AAPI? Centering Oceania Histories in K-12 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania\, or the Pacific Islands\, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history\, covering topics of colonization and military intervention\, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will receive free Pacific Islander lesson plans to adapt these histories into their classrooms of different grade levels. \nFacilitator:  Sulynn Miao\, TAAS Curriculum and Program Manager \nFree and open to all. Professional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/where-is-the-pi-in-aapi-centering-oceania-histories-in-k-12-classrooms-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Grades K–5,High School,Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T024729Z
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SUMMARY:Block by Block: Mapping the Evolution of Chinatown and Yiddish New York
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Museum at Eldridge Street’s 25th Annual Egg Rolls\, Egg Creams\, & Empanadas Street Festival on June 21\, join multimedia journalist Aaron Reiss and Dr. Agnieszka (Agi) Legutko\, Director of the Yiddish Language Program at Columbia University\, on Thursday\, May 14th at 6pm Eastern Time on Zoom to discuss the role of digital mapping in tracing the evolution of Chinese and Yiddish-speaking communities in New York City. \nIn his journalism work\, Aaron Reiss uses maps as visual arguments and storytelling tools. In 2022\, he co-reported an interactive map and story for The New York Times chronicling the origins and disappearance of Chinatown’s Chinese street signs\, investigating the history of the neighborhood on a hyperlocal scale. Since 2014\, Dr. Agi Legutko has worked with Columbia University’s students on Mapping Yiddish New York\, an online archive documenting the historic sites of Yiddish New York\, from Yiddish record labels to iconic theaters and restaurants. The ongoing project invites users to discover the spaces\, people\, and events that shaped Yiddish culture in the city. \nRegistration for this Zoom program is pay-what-you-wish. The following are suggested amounts for each ticket type:\nAdults $12\nSeniors $10\nStudents $8 \nREGISTER HERE \nPhoto credit: Carl T. Gossett/The New York Times
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/block-by-block-mapping-the-evolution-of-chinatown-and-yiddish-new-york/
LOCATION:Museum at Eldridge Street\, 12 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T233042Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Night + Live Q&A on  Digital Marketing & Business Growth (Hoboken NJ)
DESCRIPTION:South Asian Founders Night: Digital marketing Q&A panel with Meenakshi Lala & Bhavdeep Kaur\, and networking. Connect\, learn\, grow.\n\n\nJoin us for an intimate evening of connection\, insight\, and collaboration with South Asian founders at The Rising Collective by Jasmine Kaur. \nThis curated gathering brings together South Asian immigrant founders\, entrepreneurs\, and creatives across New Jersey and New York City for a live conversation on digital growth—how brands are built\, audiences are grown\, and ideas turn into businesses. \nThe evening will feature a Live Panel Conversation with founders and creators sharing real-world insights on building in the digital age\, followed by open netwroking. \nYour ticket includes access to this intimate experience\, along with appetizers\, dinner\, and drinks. \nFeaturing:\n\nMeenakshi Lala\, CEO\, UrbanStems\nBhavdeep Kaur\, Founder\, Youngberry & Content Creator\n\nIn conversation with Jasmine Kaur\, Founder of Rising Collective Inc. and host of The Rising Immigrant. \nWhether you’re a founder\, an aspiring entrepreneur\, or simply curious about building something of your own\, this night is about community\, creativity\, and rising together. \nAbout Rising Collective Inc.\nRising Collective Inc.\, founded by Jasmine Kaur\, is a media and community platform focused on storytelling at the intersection of culture\, identity\, and the immigrant experience. \nThrough conversations\, content\, and curated events\, Rising Collective brings together founders\, creators\, and professionals to share real stories of building\, growth\, and resilience. \nIts mission is to create spaces where the next generation of South Asians can connect\, learn\, and see what’s possible—while building meaningful networks and opportunities along the way.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/founders-night-live-qa-on-digital-marketing-business-growth/
LOCATION:Halifax\, 225 River Street\, Hoboken\, NJ\, 07030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T201913Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: The New Asian NYC: Mobilization\, Grassroots Power & Pluralistic Futures
DESCRIPTION:Exploring grassroots power & Asian American futures in NYC after Zohran Mamdani’s historic election.\n\n\nThe recent election of Zohran Mamdani—the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor—marks a historic shift in New York City’s political landscape. This victory stands not only as a milestone for AAPI and Muslim representation but as a testament to the power of grassroots\, working-class organizing. While often characterized as the “Mamdani Moment\,” this campaign’s trajectory from just 3% in early polling offers a profound case study in the collective “social technology” of door-to-door engagement and the merging of diverse identities. \nBuilding from this watershed moment\, AAARI’s 2026 symposium\, The New Asian NYC: Mobilization\, Grassroots Power & Pluralistic Futures\, invites a deeper conversation about what such victories reveal—how they reshape understandings of Asian American identity\, highlight the intersections of class and race\, and chart evolving strategies for civic engagement in an increasingly polarized era.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-new-asian-nyc-mobilization-grassroots-power-pluralistic-futures/
LOCATION:Fiterman Hall\, 245 Greenwich Street\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T054054Z
CREATED:20260423T054054Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – NYC's Best South Asian Comedy Show in North Brunswick!
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URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-nycs-best-south-asian-comedy-show-in-north-brunswick/
LOCATION:Komic Karma Entertainment\, 774 Shoppes Boulevard\, North Brunswick Township\, NJ\, 08902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T234204Z
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SUMMARY:Hanabi Music Event featuring Live DJ Set by Takaya Nagase
DESCRIPTION:Join JAA Young Professionals and the U.S.-Japan Council U40 NY Region next Friday\, May 15th for an evening of music\, drinks\, free sushi\, and community at Technica House NY\, Audio-Technica’s creative vinyl showroom and podcast studio in SoHo. \nHanabi\, is a contemporary after-hours gathering built around music\, drinks\, and conversation\, where Japanese cultural influence\, shared sound\, and natural connection shape the evening. A live DJ set will carry the night\, creating an atmosphere that feels open\, relaxed\, and alive. \n\nLive DJ Set by Takaya Nagase \n\n\nWe are excited to announce that Takaya Nagase\, a veteran vinyl DJ\, audio engineer\, and music producer based here in NYC\, will bring the sounds for the evening\, setting the tone for a relaxed but lively night of music\, culture\, and connection \n\nTakaya Nagase is a Japanese-born\, New York–based DJ\, producer whose deep connection to the city’s underground music culture has shaped a distinctive and wide-ranging approach to sound. For over a decade\, he has been a core member of the influential NYC party JOY\, founded alongside friends from the legendary The Loft community. From sound system culture to genre-crossing selections\, Takaya has played an essential role in cultivating JOY’s immersive musical experience. \n\n\nFollowing residencies at iconic New York venues Shelter and Output\, Takaya has become a regular presence at leading clubs and listening spaces including Le Bain\, Good Room\, Nowadays\, Public Records\, and Nightmoves\, while continuing to tour internationally. Through his monthly show “World Galaxy” on The Lot Radio\, Exploring soulful\, spiritual\, and forward thinking sounds from around the world and beyond. \n\n\nAs a producer\, Takaya is one half of the duo Hapa\, known for blending deep rhythmic sensibilities with organic textures and dance floor energy. His collaborative project Domo Domo gained international attention with its rework of the Happening In The Streets by the Voltage Brothers\, earning support from DJs and dancers worldwide. \n\n\nEarlier in his career\, Takaya worked as an A&R\, producer\, and remixer for Soundmen On Wax\, collaborating with a wide range of artists across the New York house music scene. With decades of experience spanning clubs\, radio\, production\, and sound system culture\, Takaya Nagase continues to build bridges between generations and genres through an instinctive\, deeply personal approach to music. \n\n\n  \n\n\nCourtesy of AUTEC \n\n\nFREE SUSHI will be served courtesy of AUTEC and Takayuki Tanaka\, President of AUTEC Inc.\, a company helping redefine how sushi culture is experienced in North America. With roots connected to Audio-Technica’s innovation heritage\, AUTEC has spent the past 25 years supporting the growth of sushi culture through technology\, creativity\, and community. From restaurants to cultural events\, AUTEC continues to explore new ways Japanese food culture can connect with younger and more global audiences. \n\n\nThis edition will take place at Technica House\, a distinctive loft-style venue in SoHo known for its design\, sound\, and intimate setting\, offering a fresh format for community-building through shared sound\, conversation\, and lived cultural energy. \n21+ only. Drinks included with entry. \nEvent Details \nDate: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM \nVenue: Technica House \nAddress: 177 Lafayette St #2R\, New York\, NY 10013 \nTickets: $50.00 – includes all you can drink + free sushi! \nDoor Price (cash only): $65.00 \nCapacity for this event is limited\, and we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hanabi-music-event/
LOCATION:Technica House\, 177 Lafayette St #2R\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232725Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Queens Tennis Festival AANHPI
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Asian American\, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander food\, music and dance on-court! Play tennis & celebrate culture with USTA Eastern\n\n\nTo celebrate both National Tennis Month as well as Asian-American\, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May\, we are partnering with Cunningham Park Tennis Center for the fourth time. The day will serve as a celebration of Asian culture and diversity as well as introduce community members to the sport. Those who attend the completely free event can enjoy Asian music\, dance and food and tennis\, while they learn more about the sport and the AANHPI culture. On this day\, people of all ages and cultures can hit the courts for a little friendly\, relaxed competition and instruction. There will be an exhibition game by Vania King and Sanae Ohta. \nOur emcee will be Emmy award winning journalist Michelle Yu. \nBring your racquet and get on court! \nVendors and partners include: \n\nSpice Symphony\nWen-Wen\nFruitist\nSanzo\nManila Manila\nStarbucks\nMomo Ash\nHenna by Sana Rais\nTokki Tennis\nThe Serica Initiative\nVoss water\nADV\nTechnifibre\nAssembly Member Nily Rozic\nNew York Chinese Cultural Center\nResorts World NYC\n\nThank you Cunningham Tennis and the Asian American Pacific Islander Tennis Association for joining USTA Eastern in bringing this event to fruition!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-queens-tennis-festival/
LOCATION:Cunningham Tennis\, 19600 Union Turnpike\, Queens\, NY\, 11366\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T141010Z
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SUMMARY:Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Screening
DESCRIPTION:E nānā kākou i ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni ʻo Moana 2 ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Nūioka. E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!\n\n\nMoana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Screening\nCome join us for a FREE in-person screening of Moana 2 produced in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) by Kūmau Productions! It’s a great chance to enjoy your favorite characters and practice the beautiful Hawaiian language all at once. Bring your ʻohana\, enjoy some pūpūs\, celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! \n \nOpen seating. \nMahalo to TAAF and PIFF for their support of this screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moana-2-%ca%bbolelo-hawai%ca%bbi-screening/
LOCATION:Village East by Angelika\, 181-189 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232332Z
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SUMMARY:Have You Eaten Yet? AAPI Dine and Drag Fest
DESCRIPTION:“Have you eaten yet?” \nFor many in the AAPI diaspora\, this simple question carries deep meaning. It’s a quiet check-in\, a gesture of care\, and a reminder that we are held. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month\, join us for our AAPI Dine and Drag Fest\, Have You Eaten Yet?\, a celebration of food as love\, culture\, and connection. Experience an evening filled with incredible LGBTQ+ AAPI vendors\, community\, and flavorful storytelling—all hosted by Bertha Vanayshun. \nWe’re also proud to partner with Drag History Hour for a stacked lineup of drag performers representing the rich diversity of the AAPI diaspora\, including artists with roots in Japan\, the Philippines\, Taiwan\, India\, and the Caribbean. \nTalent \nHost: Bertha Vanayshun \nBertha Vanayshun is Brooklyn’s Premiere White Woman of Color\, the she/he that makes ya he-he and New York’s Intrusive Thot. She is the current reigning Breakthrough Artist at the NYC Glam Awards\, creator of Drag History Hour and Drag History Minute. \nDJ: SRI \nSRI is a South Indian DJ\, producer\, and vocalist based in Brooklyn\, crafting futuristic club music through a diasporic lens. Blending Desi melodies with percussive global club rhythms\, her sets move between hip-hop\, baile funk\, jersey club\, and kuthu\, pulling from nostalgia while pushing the sound forward. A 2026 SXSW artist who has supported artists like Jai Wolf\, DJ_Dave\, KOAD\, and Armana Khan. Expect hypnotic vocals\, heavy drums\, and bass-driven energy built for the dancefloor. \nAbhijeet \nAbhijeet is the 7ft tall Bollywood Barbie. She is a drag performer and event producer in Chicago by way of Mumbai. You can catch her across stages the city and at her award-winning independent productions at Dim Sum & Drag\, Boots\, Dream Devis\, and Jai Ho \nAngel Au \nAngel Au is a trans Chinese-American drag performer based here in NYC. She is known for her glamorous looks\, show-stopping performances\, and loves making people smile. Her drag is a love letter to trans and femme asian experience. Angel has been featured in publications like Paper Magazine\, Them\, Allure\, DAZED Magazine and the cover of Harper’s Bazaar KZ. She has also opened for Chappell Roan twice! \nMalai \nMalai is a fixture of the city’s South Asian drag ecosystem. She is a co-producer at Yuva and BrunchnBrawl and the creator behind events like Divas Brunch\, Badnaam\, and the Queer Diwali Ball. Her performances often blend Bollywood nostalgia\, prosthetic illusion\, and absurdist humor. \nMauve \nMAUVE is a Filipino-Canadian Drag King\, Empath\, and Glamazon. He is a show producer\, costume designer\, and fine artist based in Brooklyn. MAUVE is the co-producer of FAGNET\, Brooklyn’s award winning Drag King show\, SEX CHANGE\, the gender subversive transsexual romp\, and A+: The Pan Asian Drag Revue. He has performed on the Bushwig stage\, at the Brooklyn Museum\, and at Sasha Velour’s Nightgowns. \nShia Ho \nShia Ho is a Japanese-American drag queen based in NYC – producing\, performing\, and hosting shows all throughout NYC. Most of her shows are focused on highlighting Asian culture and people within many nightlife spaces. Shia proudest achievement is producing and hosting America’s largest all-AAPI drag festival\, Made In Asia. When she is not performing\, she can be seen curating unique queer parties throughout NYC. \nVendors \nBibingka Mama \nBibingka Mama is a Pinay Drag Queen\, Baker\, Songwriter\, and Entertainer\, serving Filipino cuisine with a funky twist. Their signature dish\, Bibingka\, is an ooey-gooey\, coconutty Filipino rice cake dessert. After perfecting the family recipe\, Bibingka Mama realized that most Americans weren’t familiar with Bibingka and decided to begin building an empire to share the Filipino culture through food and entertainment. \nBoomi Pop \nBoomipop is a New York–based Taiwanese-American snack brand bringing night market flavors into everyday life. Founded by queer AAPI chef and creatives\, its debut product—popcorn chicken popcorn—reimagines a beloved street food classic as a take-anywhere snack. Boomipop blends Taiwanese roots\, bold flavors\, and thoughtful design to celebrate identity\, community\, and the joy of snacking. \nChôm’s Nước Chấm \nChôm’s Nước Chấm is a Vietnamese dipping and pour over sauce that is used in a variety of dishes. The sauce is born out of Cindy’s love for their food\, culture\, family\, and heritage. During a time of turmoil and uncertainty\, Cindy aims to create a space where people can feel safe\, joyful\, and enjoy delicious food. \nKopitiam \nAt Kopitiam\, “coffee shop” in Hokkien\, we serve as a daily gathering space introducing visitors to Nyonya cuisine. The goal of chef/owner and James Beard Semifinalist Kyo Pang\, a third-generation Nyonya\, is to continue carrying forward Pang’s family’s recipes in New York City and preserve the fading tradition in cooking dishes the way her ancestors did. \nNine Treasures Creamery \nNine Treasures Creamery 靈寶冰坊(Língbǎo Bīngfāng) (靈寶 refers to the “Numinous Treasures” in Taoism—mystical scriptures and energies that unlock spiritual power- known for bridging heaven and earth). Inspired by Asian heritage\, where every flavor is a journey through taste and memory through inventive flavor combinations. Our mission is to not only evoke nostalgia from sharing a dessert with your grandmother\, but to create a really joyful future forward and delicious concept. \nPocha 89 \nPocha 89 began with two friends cooking for our community. Today\, we’ve expanded those gatherings into public pocha pop-ups —inspired by Korean late-night spaces designed for relaxing and socializing. We created this pop-up to bring that same welcoming environment to our communities. Specializing in bringing hard-to-find\, viral dishes to life\, Pocha 89 is a place to connect over a shared love of food\, try exciting new flavors\, and make new friends. \nSen Saigon \nNestled in the heart of the Lower East Side of New York City\, Sen Saigon is NYC’s only vegan and kosher Vietnamese restaurant. Our mission is to reintroduce the vibrant\, soulful flavors of Vietnam through a plant-based lens\, honoring both tradition and innovation in every dish. Led by Chef An Nguyen Hawks\, who hails from Vietnam and has called New York City home since 2014\, and her husband Erik\, Sen Saigon reimagines the dishes that An grew up loving. Inspired by her own journey into veganism\, Chef An crafts meals that are as innovative as they are deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. \nDoti \nDOTI (Daughters of Taiwan & Indonesia) is a food brand born from two cultures and a deep belief that the best meals bring people together. It started with one trip to Indonesia\, one unforgettable bite\, and a craving that couldn’t be shaken back in New York City. So they did something about it. DOTI is on a mission to bring the bold\, vibrant tastes of Asia\, and the joy that comes with them to the world. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/have-you-eaten-yet-aapi-dine-and-drag-fest/
LOCATION:The Center\, 208 W 13th St\,\, New York\, New York\, 10011
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,In Person
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SUMMARY:AAPI Storytelling Night
DESCRIPTION:True stories by Asian storytellers about love\, loss\, faith and legendary heroes.\n\n\nIn honor of AAPI Heritage month\, join us for five true stories by Asian storytellers about love\, loss\, faith and legendary heroes. \n \nThis storytelling hour kicks off an evening of AAPI performances\, from stand-up to improv\, and other comedic surprises. Feel free to stay for as long as you please\, as well as enjoy the excellent food and drinks Wild East has to offer. \n \nDirector and Producer: \nAnson Chan \nMaryam Chishti \n \nLine-Up: \nAlex Loh \nAnnie Tan \nKelvin Wang \nMaki Yamamoto \nMaryam Chishti
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-storytelling-night/
LOCATION:Wild East Brewing Co.\, 623 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T203000
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Hoe Tales – A Comedic Dating Expose\, starring Yurié Collins
DESCRIPTION:Sold out 20 months in a row in Japan\, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Staring Yurié Collins.\n\n\nSold out 20 months in a row in Japan\, Tokyo Hoe Tales: New York Edition is back. Born after fans in Japan called Yurié “a voice for us\,” this show creates a safe and hilarious space to laugh at dating\, love\, sex\, revenge\, glow-ups—and everything in between. Hosted by Yurié Collins\, the night features a lineup of killer guest comedians diving into the chaos of modern relationships. Plus\, a fan-favorite segment invites audience members to share their own “hoe tale” live on stage for a chance to win a very special prize. \nLove might be a losing game—but at Tokyo Hoe Tales\, she who laughs wins.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tokyo-hoe-tales-a-comedic-dating-expose-starring-yurie-collins/
LOCATION:99 MacDougal St\, 99 MacDougal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
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SUMMARY:AAPI Comedy Night: Asians' Got Talent!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and see some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in sketch\, improv\, standup\, music\, clown\, and more!\n\n\nAAPI Comedy Night is back with Asians’ Got Talent to celebrate AAPI History Month! It’s got standup\, live music\, dance\, characters\, improv\, clown\, mime and more! Don’t miss your chance to receive special AAPI Comedy Night giveaways at the shows and buy your tickets soon! \n \nDirector and Producer: \nAnson Chan \n \nLine-Up: \nAnson Chan \nBen Lee \nChristina Li \nDivya Gunasekaran \nEmily Huang \nJon Lu \nKelvin Wang \nPaul Ton \nPeng Dang \nShareef Taher \nXuan Zhao \nYoshiko Watson
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-comedy-night-asians-got-talent/
LOCATION:Wild East Brewing Co.\, 623 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade  NYC
DESCRIPTION:5th NYC AAPI Heritage Cultural Parade \nDate: Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\nTime: 11AM – 3:30 PM\nEstimated Attendance: 100\,000+\nLocation: Midtown\, 44th St to 55th St along 6th Ave\, Manhattan NYC
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/5th-annual-aapi-heritage-cultural-parade-nyc/
LOCATION:6th Avenue between 44th St and  55th St\, 6th Ave between 44 St and 55 St ST\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Parade
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Hauʻoli Lā Lei o Mei: A Lei Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo alongside hula and music. In collaboration with Hālāwai.\n\n\nJoin us in this vibrant May Day celebration\, a holiday in Hawaiʻi honoring the tradition of making\, giving\, and wearing lei as a symbol of Aloha. Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo\, get connected with your community\, and enjoy the outdoors alongside hula and music. Flowers and leaves provided. In collaboration with Stacey Young and Hālāwai. \nhttp://www.halawai.org/ \nWho: Ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nWhere: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park \n90 Kent Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York \nCross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nThis program is first come\, first served while materials last. Please arrive early if you would like to make your own lei!\nIn the case of inclement weather\, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hau%ca%bboli-la-lei-o-mei-a-lei-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Marsha P. Johnson State Park\, 90 Kent Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T173000
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SUMMARY:BrownDisorganizedComedy Spring 2026 show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh out loud at BrownDisorganizedComedy’s Spring 2026 live show—fun chaos guaranteed!\n\n\nCome watch our Brown standup and sketch comedy\, a mix of South Asians and other continents\, at its finest! Unique event and great venue!! \nThis is one of the longest running brown shows\, 7 years in NYC and 4 years in Boston before that. \nPeople love the disorganized format! \nComedy is not meant to be organized y’all! \nProceeds from show going to a designated CHARITY \n \nAsif Lakhani– host (Broadway Comedy Club) \nShaunak Godkhindi – headliner (Don’t Tell Comedy special) \nKate Willett – (special on Netflix called “The Comedy Lineup”) \nKatie Blunt – (New York Comedy Festival and Apple TV) \nFerez Shere – (featured in NY Times and NY Emmy Winner) \nProma Khosla – (The Stand) \nAsh Mehta – (Laugh Factory and The Stand) \nNarinder Singh – (New York Comedy Festival) \n \nAnd fun-filled sketch comedy by UshaGProductions \nEarly bird special for limited time (PROMO CODE: BDC) \nTwo drink minimum! \nCome half hour early to get best seats! \n \nUshaGProductions is a comedic writer and producer of standup and sketch comedy for over twenty years. She produced shows at Nick’s Comedy Stop and Comedy Connection in Boston. Upon moving to New York\, she has produced shows at the Producer’s Club\, Von Bar\, and the Broadway Comedy Club. Nearly every show has been committed to supporting charity. Since 2021\, UshaGProductions has been holding this show at Broadway Comedy Club for four years\, two at Westside Comedy Club\, and now here. Asif Lakhani\, Gautam Ponnapalli\, and Narinder Singh are helping to co-produce the show\, three of NYC’s finest South Asian comedians.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/browndisorganizedcomedy-spring-2026-show/
LOCATION:The Comic Strip\, 1568 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
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