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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:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh"
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how Bangladeshis in Bangladesh and beyond took actions during the 2024 mass uprisings against the quota system in place\, since 1972\, immediately after the birth of the country in 1971. Featuring articles such as printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists\, handcrafted tools\, and relevant media\, the exhibition serves as a homage to learn\, reflect\, discuss\, and heal. \nBangladesh\, Not “Bhaangadesh” seeks to raise social (in)justice awareness through showcasing Bangladeshi artistic expression\, and persistent crimes against humanity from the summer of 2024–of government-implemented curfews\, with “shoot-on-sight” commands\, country-wide internet revoked\, houses raids\, innocent lives taken\, and unnecessary arrests made\, etc. After decades of corruption and nepotism\, Bangladeshi students stood up against the unjust quota system of prioritizing government positions rather than basing hiring on skill\, talent\, and merit–for descendants of ancestors prominent in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-not-bhaangadesh/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260915T010618Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260605T193304Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica\, CA to Chicago\, IL\, it’s been immortalized in songs\, books\, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. \nWith a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a roadtrip to capture those stories. This exhibition — coinciding with Route 66’s 100th anniversary this fall — brings some of them to life. \nLike the stone guardian lions that appeared out of nowhere in Amboy\, CA\, a former ghost town purchased by Japanese American restaurateur and preservationist\, Albert Okura. The water towers in Kingman\, AZ that once supported operations of the railroad built by Chinese laborers. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, housed in an erstwhile tofu factory donated by Chinese immigrant and grocery magnate Raymond Lee. \n“This whole journey started with my first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\,” says Sammy. “Showing my new exhibition there brings it back\, full circle. I also like the idea of exploring Asian American communities outside of New York City’s Chinatowns. Beyond Manhattan and Flushing. Sometimes it’s just a strip mall or restaurants spread out in an area. But the stories of the people are often the same.” \nJoin us for the opening reception on June 6. Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. \n\nOn view June 6 through Sept. 27 in the Pearl River Mart gallery at 452 Broadway\nFree and open to the public every day from 11 AM to 7 PM\nLearn more in our interview with Sammy\n\nSpecial thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, who provided curation for this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to Sammy’s father\, Sammy Yuen\, Sr. (1935 to 2026)\, for his unwavering support of the people he loved. \nAbout the Artist\nSammy Yuen is an artist\, illustrator\, designer\, writer\, and martial arts instructor. He is the recipient of multiple grants\, including awards from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the Asian American Arts Alliance. His work has been exhibited at Pearl River Mart\, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, and Google Arts & Culture. He is currently developing a multi-generational picture book inspired by his family’s martial arts legacy. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, he has created book covers — including more than 35 New York Times bestsellers — as well as marketing and advertising materials\, animated videos\, and social media assets. Across all of his work\, his goal is to tell stories that engage audiences and spark conversation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shared-lines-asian-american-stories-on-route-66/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260626T063405Z
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SUMMARY:Hana House Presents: HAUS OF K - The Ultimate K Beauty Event of the Summer!
DESCRIPTION:This is the Largest Event of the Summer! Experience the Ultimate Korean Beauty Experience from June 13th (Grand Opening) to August 31. \n\n\n🏰2 HOUSES 1 ADDRESS — ALL AT HANA HOUSE 🏰 \nNew York’s most immersive K-beauty & culture experience is here for the summer — and it’s back better than ever ✨ \nHaus of K is a space where discovery meets culture: get personalized skin & color analysis from top-tier brands\, join tea omakase tastings\, try on traditional Hanbok\, learn K-dessert secrets\, and connect with a community of people who love Korean culture as much as you do. \nNew experiences\, new brands\, new reasons to come back — every single week. \nWHAT’S WAITING INSIDE \n✦ Curated K-Beauty Lounge: Top-tier brands\, personalized skin & color analysis\, and pro K-makeup masterclasses\n✦ Immersive Cultural Workshops: Exclusive tea omakase tastings\, custom jewelry making\, and traditional Hanbok wearing experiences\n✦ K-Café & Desserts: Sip on trendy Korean drinks and indulge in iconic treats (plus\, learn the secrets yourself in our K-dessert making classes)\n✦ Wellness & Movement: Reset with regular yoga sessions\, K-wellness programming\, and community running clubs\n✦ The Energy: All-day lounge vibes\, community networking\, and live DJ sets \nHANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE \nThose who opt for the HANA HOUSE VIP PACKAGE will receive K-Beauty Products + Complimentary Drink/Hana House T-Shirt + Raffle entry to Hana House sponsor giveaways including brands from Coca Cola\, Hachette\, Penguin Random House\, Igloo\, and more! \nGRAND OPENING EXCLUSIVES \nJune 13 & 14: First 30 guests in line each day receive a curated PR gift bag packed with handpicked K-beauty goodies. \nJune 13–20: First 100 guests receive an exclusive key 🗝️— unlocking special discounts\, perks\, and surprise benefits all summer long. A new batch drops daily — don’t sleep on it. \nHOURS \nJune 13: 10 am to 8 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 14–20: 11 am to 7 pm (Grand Opening + Brand Showcase)\nJune 21–Aug 31: 10 am to 7 pm \nBrands include I’m From\, Apothe\, melixir\, TOCOBO\, VT\, ludient\, Laboreve\, LEPS\, PURE’AM\, Serumkind\, Haeskin\, fvrts\, SINSURU\, let’s kared\, roobliss\, breezytail\, LizK\, Dr. Eve\, and YYYLAB.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hana-house-presents-haus-of-k-the-ultimate-k-beauty-event-of-the-summer/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260716T022937Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea \n\n\n\nSummer in Korea is unlike anywhere else. From spine-tingling horror stories and bustling Korean PC Bangs\, where gaming goes hand in hand with ramyun and snacks\, to cutting-edge K-beauty and dynamic pop culture\, It’s Time for K-Culture 2026 invites you to experience how Koreans embrace the season. \nStep into a one-of-a-kind immersive festival where Korean entertainment\, gaming\, food\, beauty\, tourism\, and fandom come together through interactive installations\, large-scale media experiences\, and hands-on activities. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Korean culture or discovering it for the first time\, Escape the Summer\, Dive into Korea offers an unforgettable journey into Korea’s most exciting summer traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurated by Hee Sung Cho \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Dates & Hours\nWednesday\, July 8 – Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm) \n📍 Venue\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n\n\n\n🗓️ Wed\, July 8 – Sat\, August 22\, 2026\n(TUE-FRI: 10am-6pm\, SAT: 11am-5pm)\n📍 Korean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n✨Dive into K-Sanctuary: PC Bang & Snack Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – Aug 22 |  KCCNY Gallery (2F)\n➡️ where you and/or friends gather can play and discover Korea’s vibrant gaming culture\n➡️ complimentary Nongshim ramen/snacks sampling on selected activation days\, wsl \n✨ Glow & Go: K-Beauty & Tourism Zone\n🗓️ July 8 – 29\, Aug 6 – 22 |  KCCNY Atrium (1F)\n➡️ Explore a curated selection of skincare from five leading K-beauty brands from Amorepacific—Laneige\, Innisfree\, Aestura\, Hanyul\, and IOPE.\n➡️ Learn more about some of Korea’s most beautiful places to visit from Imagine Your Korea Tourism zone \n✨ BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK: ARMY ‘MADANG’\nAug 1 – 3 (11am-7pm) | KCCNY Atrium (1F)\, Theater (B1)\n➡️ packed with interactive sponsor booths offering unique\, immersive experiences. \n✨ NapRyang: Midnight Scream in NY\nAugust 6 – 21 |  KCCNY Theater (B1)\n🗓️ Screening Schedule- RSVP link coming soon\n8/6 (Thu)\, 9pm- Salmokji: Whispering Water\n8/7 (Fri)\, 9pm- A Tale of Two Sisters\n8/20 (Thu)\, 9pm- The Wailing\n8/21 (Fri)\, 9pm- My Daughter Is a Zombie
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/its-time-for-k-culture-2026/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260818T203149Z
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SUMMARY:Transcendence
DESCRIPTION:Fou Gallery is pleased to present Transcendence\, a group exhibition featuring Tianshu Zhang (张天舒)\, Tao Xian(陶显)\, and Gloria Fan Duan(樊段晓春)\, on view from July 11 through September 5\, 2026. \nAs in the philosophy of the I-Ching [易经]\, the world is not an empty abstraction\, but a living structure of patterns through which all things transform. At a moment when attention is increasingly pulled outward by speed\, image\, and instability\, Transcendence turns inward\, inviting viewers to explore within for the subtle flow of energy that connects body\, mind\, and the natural world. \nBringing together painting and sculpture\, the exhibition considers abstraction not as a rejection of form\, but as a way of approaching what cannot be fully represented: spirit\, dream\, memory\, and the quiet forces that shape both human and natural existence. Through bodies\, imagined organisms\, and reconstructed botanical forms\, Transcendence explores the traces of inner energy moving between consciousness and the unconscious\, creating a path for viewers to enter a realm of inner light\, meditation\, and spiritual perception. \nFor Tianshu Zhang\, painting emerges from the threshold between dream and embodiment. Drawing inspiration from the imperceptible yet constant flow of Qi\, her paintings seek a balance between silhouette-like structures and fluid movement. Through layered brushwork\, Zhang evokes the body in abstraction\, where flesh\, spine\, and inner currents appear only partially\, as if sensing the presence of energy moving within. The body becomes a vessel through which consciousness moves between memory\, desire\, vulnerability\, and transformation. \nTao Xian approaches this spiritual interiority through the imagined life of nature. Drawing from Daoist thought\, Jungian psychology\, and organic forms\, she creates luminous semi-abstract paintings that occupy a space between organism and inner landscape. In works inspired by deep-sea plants and imagined botanical forms\, Tao allows imagination to become a mode of perception\, suggesting a silent energy shared between the individual soul and the larger universe. The visible traces of nature become vessels for psychic and spiritual life\, where the boundary between self and world remains fluid. \nGloria Fan Duan extends the exhibition’s inquiry into nature\, perception\, and unseen forces through a practice situated at the intersection of art\, science\, and technology. Conceived during NARS Foundation (Brooklyn\, New York)\, An And Foundation (Wassaic\, New York) and Fou Gallery’s Tulum Residency (Mexico)\, the series presented in this exhibition combines cast resin and glass flowers\, leaves\, and stems with handmade vessels\, assembling them into sculptural installations inspired by Japanese ikebana. Through mediation\, preservation\, and deliberate arrangement\, Duan reconstructs nature in translucent botanical forms that hover between specimen and offering\, garden and laboratory\, occupying a threshold between existence and non-existence. No longer living plants yet still carrying the trace of organic life\, these works offer a material counterpart to Zhang’s bodily energies and Tao’s imagined spiritual organisms. The processes of preservation\, reproduction\, and arrangement become forms of meditation\, suggesting that the artificial may also serve as a vessel for care\, ecological memory\, and spiritual attention. \nThrough the body\, the imagined organism\, and the reconstructed garden\, form becomes a threshold through which inner energy\, memory\, and spiritual perception may appear. Rather than presenting transcendence as escape\, the exhibition understands it as a process of attunement\, a way of sensing what exists beneath the visible. Installed as a quiet and immersive environment\, Transcendence invites viewers to move through the works as they might move through a breath cycle\, a dream\, or a moment of meditation\, entering a space where the visible world opens onto its unseen dimensions. In this suspended space\, transcendence becomes a quiet practice of returning to the energies that bind the self to the world.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/25502/
LOCATION:Fou Gallery\, 89 5th Avenue\, # 701\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260729T120613Z
CREATED:20260729T120613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T120613Z
UID:10002966-1785628800-1788134399@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:929 Sunday Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras\, artists\, and genres. \nCome rediscover the music you grew up with through our sound system\, with every set curated entirely from physical media (CDs and vinyl records) \n⏰Schedule:\n8/2 Jolin v.s. Elva Night curated by @ray.tj.tsou\n8/9 80s Canto-Pop Night curated by @ahhyoooonglin\n8/23 Taiwanese Funk & Disco Night curated by @kimbynyc\n8/30 2000s Canto-Pop Night curated by @haoranchen_
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/929-sunday-music-club/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260804T023451Z
CREATED:20260804T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T023451Z
UID:10002991-1785888000-1787788799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:929 Wednesday Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August\, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. \n🎺Upcoming Schedule\n08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music\n08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid\n08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial\n08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n \n📍 56 E 41st Street\n☎️ Every Wednesday\n📀 First show 7:00PM\n💿 Second show 9:00PM \n$10 music charge per guest
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/929-wednesday-jazz-club/
LOCATION:929 Jazz Club\, 56 E 41st Street\, 2nd Fl.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260817T040309Z
CREATED:20260817T040309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T040309Z
UID:10003096-1785888000-1787875199@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings
DESCRIPTION:What sounds are hidden within a painting? \nDrawing from the musical imagery found in A Collection of Song Dynasty Paintings\, The Unheard Melody: Music in Chinese Paintings invites visitors to discover the sounds and stories preserved in these masterpieces. Through three thematic sections—“Harmony Through Music\,” “Elegance and Refinement in Music\,” and “Music in Common Life”—the special showcase reveals the diverse roles of music in Song society\, from court rituals and literati gatherings to everyday life. \nBringing centuries-old paintings into a contemporary setting\, the showcase creates an immersive dialogue between image and sound through high-resolution reproductions\, specially selected ancient music\, AIGC-generated animations\, and interactive displays featuring traditional Chinese instruments such as the guqin\, pipa\, and bianzhong. \nThis special showcase is presented in collaboration with Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture\, Radio\, Television and Tourism and Zhejiang University. \nOpen Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-unheard-melody-music-in-chinese-paintings/
LOCATION:China Institute Grand Hall\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260818T203542Z
CREATED:20260818T203542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T203542Z
UID:10003110-1786060800-1788134399@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Still Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Still Becoming presents a new body of work by Shuyao Huang that explores color repetition and form as a way of experiencing time\, attention\, interruption\, transformation\, and new perceptions. This exhibition builds on Huang’s long-standing discipline built from stripes and carefully calibrated relationships of color.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/still-becoming/
LOCATION:Art Cake\, 214 40th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260810T025706Z
CREATED:20260731T114241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T025706Z
UID:10002976-1786147200-1787097599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinatown Storytelling Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From August 8 to 18\, 2026\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival is back for its third year! This August\, look out for screenings at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema\, workshops and presentations at Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, and walking tours in the neighborhood. Chinatown Records will also be launching their Radio Station on August 8th\, listen LIVE! Chinatown Storytelling Festival is here to cultivate the creation and viewership of projects featuring our under-told stories. The Festival celebrates stories from within the Chinatown community and informs our next generations of storytellers to come.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-storytelling-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Festival,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260818T234539Z
CREATED:20260818T234539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T234539Z
UID:10003125-1786147200-1787615999@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Dreamer's Perspective: Through My Lens
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Center for All Abilities (CAA) is hosting a summer arts showcase\, dedicated to platforming the art of neurodivergent and special needs individuals. This year’s show\, “Dreamer’s Perspective: Through My Lens\,” is focused on portraits\, self-portraits\, and reflections of self-identity — how you see yourself\, how you move through the world\, and what makes you who you are. We encourage artists to share work that reflects personal experience\, perception\, and the many ways people navigate and express their inner worlds. This exhibition aims to create a space for thoughtful\, authentic\, and expansive representations of selfhood and lived experience. \nThe Center for All Abilities is a nonprofit based in Manhattan’s Chinatown which serves as a supportive resource for the special needs community\, particularly among Chinese immigrant families. We provide creative arts therapy\, vocational training\, and community-based programming and workshops to support the whole family. \nThis exhibition is in collaboration with Long Story Short Galleries\, which generously provides their venue and support. The show is also in partnership with Extreme Kids and Crew\, a nonprofit which provides a welcoming\, supportive space for young people with disabilities\, their families and friends\, to connect\, create and learn.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dreamers-perspective-through-my-lens/
LOCATION:Long Story Short\, 52 Henry St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260818T204151Z
CREATED:20260818T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T204151Z
UID:10003111-1786579200-1787529599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:What Remains After the Image
DESCRIPTION:Gallery 60 NYC is pleased to present the second solo exhibition by Bing Lu (b. 1999). “what remains after the image” is an ongoing photographic inquiry into intimacy shaped by absence\, displacement and endurance. Built from archival photographs exchanged between Lu and a significant other\, the series approaches photography as an active record through which personal memory can be revisited\, interrupted\, and reformed. “what remains after the image” will be on view from August 13 – 23\, 2026\, at Gallery 60 NYC.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-remains-after-the-image/
LOCATION:Gallery 60 NYC\, 208 E 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260728T202700Z
CREATED:20260728T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T202700Z
UID:10002953-1786579200-1787788799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to present A Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II\, a multidisciplinary group exhibition featuring 17 artists that explores the stories\, memories\, and lived experiences of Taiwanese immigrants in the United States. \nOpening on August 13\, 2026\, at Crossing Art in Chelsea\, New York\, the exhibition brings together contemporary art\, oral histories\, and written narratives to explore migration\, identity\, belonging\, and cultural heritage. \nVolume II focuses on New York City during the 1980s and 1990s\, reflecting the challenges\, transformations\, and resilience of immigrant communities. Through the symbolic journey of Ada Lin\, the exhibition connects personal memories with the evolving history of the city\, creating a space where immigrant stories are preserved and shared across generations. \nThroughout the exhibition\, we will also present public programs and hands-on workshops. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements! \n📍 Crossing Art @crossingart\n559 W 23rd St\, New York\, NY 10011\n🗓 Opening Reception: August 13\, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM\n🖼 Exhibition: August 13–26\, 2026\n🕛 Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday | 12:00–6:00 PM\nClosed Mondays. \nParticipating Artists:\nBryan Cordova\, Pedro Cuni\, Peggy Cheng\, Rebecca Hon\, Ronald Huang\, James Hsieh\, Chiya Huang\, John Chia Hsuan Kuo\, Kiu\, Tse-Hsing Liu\, Gabrielle Yi-Wen Mar\, Munus Shih\, I Chin Sung\, Moyuru Shiroma\, Yalan Wen\, Sherry Yang\, and Ashton Yeh \nA Story That Lives Within US: Ada — Volume II\nFounder / Curator: Tzu-Ying (Naomi) Chan @naomichan.art\nScreen Writer: Jason Wu @jasonchiehhsiuwu\nVisual Design: Yu Shan Cheng @usuhuaunu\nCo-Organized: @taiwanfest.nyc @hakka.ngo
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-story-that-lives-within-us-ada-volume-ii/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260811T000543Z
CREATED:20260811T000543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T000543Z
UID:10003062-1786665600-1787615999@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:OCA-NY Student Art Showcase: Voices Against Hate
DESCRIPTION:OCA-NY is proud to create a space where young artists can use their creativity and voices to speak out against hate\, discrimination\, and violence. \nThrough their artwork\, our students share their experiences\, perspectives\, and hopes for a community where everyone is respected\, valued\, and welcomed. \n🖌️ Come see the work of our young artists and support their voices! \n📅 Dates: August 14\, 15\, 16\, 19\, 22\, 23 & 24\n⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Location: 127 Walker St\, New York\, NY \nArt has the power to start conversations.\nArt has the power to bring people together.\nArt can be a voice against hate. \nJoin OCA-NY in celebrating our students\, their creativity\, and their vision for a stronger\, more united community. \nOCA-NY — Building community through culture\, education\, and the arts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oca-ny-student-art-showcase-voices-against-hate/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T091104Z
CREATED:20260728T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T091104Z
UID:10002951-1787077800-1787085000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling Showcase & Festival Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers will share their stories and projects with the public to close out this year’s Storytelling festival on August 18th. \nStorytellers were selected from the Open Call for Community Works. Each presenter will share their project followed by a short discussion.  We’ll have a reception where you can meet & greet our storytellers to close out our Storytelling Festival 2026! More details to come. \nRSVP with Donation
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/storytelling-showcase-festival-closing-party/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person,Storytelling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260812T072424Z
CREATED:20260807T103127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T072424Z
UID:10003025-1787077800-1787085000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Koshari\, Kitchari\, Arroz con Gandules: Food of the Masses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tasting and Teach-In about Egyptian\, Indian\, and Puerto Rican dishes featuring Rice and Lentils!\n\n\nRice and Lentils together form the basis of nutritious\, delicious\, and cheap meals that have fed our peoples for generations. At this event\, we will serve small portions of three different dishes that feature Rice and Lentils: Koshari (Egyptian)\, Kitchari (Indian)\, and Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican). \nBut there’s more! Come for the tasting\, and stay for a teach-in on how these foods of the masses tell our personal and cultural stories. It will range from family anecdotes to the history of how Boricuas\, Indians\, and Egyptians have fought to provide self-sustenance and forge a cultural identity amidst colonialism. \nThroughout the event\, attendees will have space to be in community with each other and reflect on the foods that connect them to their own identities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koshari-kitchari-arroz-con-gandules-food-of-the-masses/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T034408Z
CREATED:20260817T034134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T034408Z
UID:10003094-1787137200-1787158800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Merchandising Masterclass: 1:1 Sessions with The Locavore
DESCRIPTION:Hop on this opportunity for a 1:1 masterclass from a true retail expert!\nBook a 1:1 consultation with Caroline Weaver\, founder of The Locavore Guide and The Locavore Variety Store (or perhaps you’ve seen her on your TikTok feed sharing business owner BTS). \nDuring your session\, Caroline can share her expertise as a small business owner. We recommend bringing photos! Caroline can review your retails displays (whether brick and mortar or pop-up) and share expert recommendations from signage and displays to storytelling and customer engagement. \nGet advice on:\n\nUsing signage to guide customers and tell stories\nOrganizing displays to engage customers\nInexpensive and easy display solutions\nMerchandising to maximize customer engagement\nMaking a plan to de-clutter and get organized\nUsing visual storytelling to create great displays\n\n\nMeet Caroline Weaver:\nCaroline Weaver is a retail advocate and founder of The Locavore Guide — a directory and platform that’s all about shopping local in NYC. As a seasoned shop owner herself\, she’s on a mission to identify the cracks and navigate a more sustainable future for independent retail. \nCaroline also owns The Locavore Variety Store\, an emporium of local goods\, all grown / baked / fabricated / assembled / crafted / concocted / sewn / stuffed / pickled within 100* miles of NYC. The Locavore Variety Store specializes in independently-owned local brands. The cool ones\, the old-school ones\, the ones you’ve never heard of. It’s all about leaving the apartment\, talking to your neighbors and discovering something great\, while checking a thing or two off your shopping list. It’s a shop about shopping! It’s a shop about New York! Go see it for yourself in the heart of Greenwich Village.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/merchandising-masterclass-11-sessions-with-the-locavore/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260809T035214Z
CREATED:20260809T035117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T035214Z
UID:10003041-1787184000-1787529599@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Anime NYC
DESCRIPTION:Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast\, in the biggest city in the US! Bringing together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement\, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits\, exclusive screenings and experiences\, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. \nAUG. 20 – 23\, 2026 \nTHURSDAY: 1 PM – 8 PM \nFRIDAY: 10 AM – 7 PM \nSATURDAY: 10 AM – 7 PM \nSUNDAY: 10 AM – 4 PM
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anime-nyc/
LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T093000
DTSTAMP:20260806T012436Z
CREATED:20260806T012436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T012436Z
UID:10003012-1787214600-1787218200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:New Leadership\, New Directions: Bangladesh and Nepal After Political Transition
DESCRIPTION:The start of 2026 marked a pivotal moment for South Asia as Bangladesh and Nepal ushered in new governments through consequential elections. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is nearing six months in office\, while Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah marked the first 100 days of his administration last month. Both leaders came to power amid widespread public frustration with the political establishment\, demands for greater accountability\, and concerns over the economic prospects of their countries’ rapidly growing youth populations. \nJoin the Asia Society Policy Institute for an expert webinar to assess the two governments’ early performance\, examining progress on electoral promises\, domestic reforms\, economic priorities\, and governance. Panelists will also evaluate the two governments’ evolving foreign policy approaches\, their efforts to navigate an increasingly complex regional landscape shaped by key players like India and China\, and their engagement with Washington. The discussion will explore what these early policy choices reveal about the future trajectories of Bangladesh and Nepal and their implications for regional geopolitics. \nThe virtual discussion will feature Anil Giri\, Chief Sub Editor\, The Kathmandu Post; Raheed Ejaz\, Special Correspondent\, Prothom Alo; and Rishi Gupta\, Assistant Director\, ASPI Delhi. Farwa Aamer\, Director of South Asia Initiatives\, ASPI\, will moderate the discussion. \n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnil Giri is the Chief Sub Editor at The Kathmandu Post\, Nepal’s largest English-language daily\, where he reports on diplomacy\, geopolitics\, international relations\, and national politics. With over two decades of journalistic experience\, he is widely regarded as one of Nepal’s leading voices on foreign policy and regional affairs. Giri previously served as the Delhi Correspondent for The Annapurna Post\, covering India-Nepal relations and South Asian geopolitics. His analyses and reporting have appeared in The Himalayan Times and the BBC Nepali Service\, among other national and international outlets. \nHe has authored and co-authored chapters in several books and conducts research on geopolitics. He also engages with global media platforms such as Hindustan Times\, INAS\, and others\, offering informed perspectives on regional and global issues. \nHe is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)\, New Delhi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaheed Ejaz is one of the Special Correspondents at Prothom Alo\, the largest Bangla-language daily in Bangladesh. Since 2009\, he has been serving as the newspaper’s Diplomatic Correspondent\, covering a wide range of issues including geopolitics\, geo-economics\, international trade and investment\, human rights\, migration\, refugee crises\, water sharing\, border management etc. \nWith over 25 years of experience in journalism\, Raheed has contributed to several leading Bangladeshi media outlets including Daily Sangbad\, The New Age\, Jai Jai Din\, and bdnews24.com. He began his career in May 1999 with Daily Sangbad. \nAs media landscape evolves\, Raheed’s interests have expanded to include digital media management and emerging media trends. Beyond daily reporting\, he writes op-eds and analytical pieces on international affairs and frequently appears as a commentator on television talk shows. \nRaheed also contributes to academic discourse\, recently serving as a resource person for diploma courses on humanitarian diplomacy at North South University (NSU)\, one of Bangladesh’s premier academic institutions. \nRaheed participated in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on U.S. Foreign Policy in 2007. He is also the co-author of several books\, including a notable work on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. \nHe has held leadership roles in the Diplomatic Correspondents Association\, Bangladesh (DCAB)\, serving as its President and General Secretary in 2007\, 2008\, 2011\, and 2019. \nRaheed earned his post-graduate degree in American Literature in 1998 and his undergraduate degree in English Literature in 1996\, both from the University of Chittagong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRishi Gupta is Assistant Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi – a division of the Asia Society India Centre\, Mumbai. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)\, Kathmandu\, Nepal. He was previously associated with the Vivekananda International Foundation and Center for Air Power Studies\, New Delhi. \nHe completed his PhD from the School of International Studies\, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)\, New Delhi\, India\, MPhil in Foreign Policy Studies from the Institute of Foreign Policy Studies\, Kolkata\, and MA in South Asian Studies from the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) at Pondicherry University\, Pondicherry. He was an Exchange Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies\, Sichuan University\, Chengdu\, China. His areas of research interest include the Indo-Pacific\, South Asian Regional Security\, Himalayan Politics\, and India’s National Security. His research writings regularly appear on various national and international platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarwa Aamer (moderator) is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) in New York and Editor of ASPI’s monthly South Asia Snapshot. In this role\, she leads ASPI’s policy work\, strategic engagement\, and programming across South Asia. \nFarwa brings extensive experience in regional diplomacy\, U.S.–South Asia relations\, and emerging policy challenges in the region. Prior to joining ASPI\, she led research at the Stimson Center on the political\, security\, and socio-economic dimensions of transboundary river governance in the Himalayan region. Her work has supported high-level Track II dialogues and discussions designed to facilitate greater inter-and intra-regional cooperation on issues and opportunities concerning water\, energy\, and climate security and sustainable development in South Asia\, MENA\, and Central Asia. \nFrom 2017 to 2021\, Farwa was with the EastWest Institute (EWI) in New York where she also served as the Director of South Asia Program. At EWI\, Farwa worked on promoting non-traditional channels of diplomacy and establishing multi-stakeholder platforms to advance regional cooperation on shared geopolitical\, economic\, and resilience priorities. In this role\, she convened policy shapers\, media leaders\, academics\, and private-sector experts from across South Asia\, the United States\, and the wider international community to drive dialogue and collaborative action. \nFarwa received her Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from University College London (UCL) and has a Masters in Management with Finance from BPP Business School\, London.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-leadership-new-directions-bangladesh-and-nepal-after-political-transition/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Politics
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SUMMARY:Test Thursday Pop-Up: Charah
DESCRIPTION:​As an AAPI- and woman-owned small business\, their small batch char siu BBQ marinade brings Hong Kong to your kitchen. Bold and sweet-savory\, it’s crafted with traditional soy sauce\, fresh aromatics\, and a carefully guarded blend of spices\, including fermented tofu (think cheese\, but soy-based and funky in the best way). \n​Drop by The Hub (115 Bowery St.) from 5:30pm to 8pm to sample some food for free and buy some to take home! \n​The sampling menu will include bite-sized char siu BBQ pork\, chicken\, or tofu and chili oil noodles. Charah’s Char Siu BBQ Sauce (12oz) and Chili Oil (6oz) will also be available for purchase at the event! \n​The event is open to all! NO required RSVP but sign up via Luma to stay in touch for future events! \n​About the Founders: Flora and Clara are the makers of Charah. They both share deep roots in Hong Kong\, were globally raised\, and now proudly rooted in Brooklyn\, New York. Caught between our identities as proud Hong Kongers and Americans\, Charah is their way of honoring the city that shaped and fueled them.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/test-thursday-pop-up-charah/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA Summer Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong has become one of the most popular social games in recent years\, attracting a new generation of players while remaining a beloved tradition in Asian communities around the world. At MOCA\, mahjong has long been more than a game. It is a way to bring people together through culture\, conversation\, and shared experiences. \nJoin us this summer for a lively evening of friendly competition\, community building\, and fun. Whether you are a seasoned player\, a casual enthusiast\, or completely new to the game\, you will find a welcoming table waiting for you. Experienced players can jump right into open play\, while beginners are invited to learn the fundamentals through hands on instruction in a supportive and relaxed environment. . On August 20\, instructor Sokie Lee leads an evening of Hong Kong Mahjong. Both are among the most widely played variations of the game and offer players the opportunity to experience distinct traditions\, strategies\, and styles of play. \nPull up a chair\, gather around the table\, sip on a beer or glass of wine\, and enjoy a summer evening at MOCA filled with lively play\, cultural connection\, and good company. \nSokie Lee is passionate about promoting Hong Kong Mahjong and making the game accessible to everyone. She has introduced countless beginners to Chinese Mahjong\, helping new players learn and play within 15 minutes. Sokie initiated the popular Mahjong Game Nights at the Museum of Chinese in America and has led workshops for Mastercard\, JPMorgan Chase\, W. W. Norton & Company\, NBC Universal\, and Blackstone. She has also partnered with Potluck Asian America\, Pearl River Mart and Think!Chinatown to bring Mahjong to diverse communities. Besides being a Mahjong educator\, Sokie is a New York State–licensed massage therapist\, Tai Chi and Qigong instructor\, and avid table tennis player.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-summer-mahjong-night/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | Nice Places by Vincent Chu
DESCRIPTION:Pre-purchase your copy of the featured title to guarantee your signed copy! This helps ensure that everyone who wants a book goes home with one\, in case we sell out at the event.\n\nABOUT THE BOOK \nPhilosophical\, tender\, and hilariously observed\, NICE PLACES subverts the “go find yourself” travel story\, unpacking our shared desire for meaning\, connection\, and a true place in the world. \nWhen Georgie quits his job at Oats Technologies to travel the world for one year\, he hopes to escape the daily existential discomfort of corporate life. But after a meditation guru robs him on his way to the airport\, he awakens in a guest house in the rundown yet vibrant Panhandle neighborhood of his own city. \nAlone with his phone and a desperate urge to assure his friends and family all is well\, Georgie shares a photo of “authentic” boat noodles. To his surprise\, everyone loves the post and believes he is overseas. Ant\, a mixed media artist from Berlin\, proposes a collaboration. With her vision and the help of a charming cast of guests and locals\, Georgie’s unlikely adventures unravel in ways he never imagined. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nVincent Chu is author of the debut novel Nice Places (Forest Avenue Press\, 2026) and story collection Like a Champion (7.13 Books\, 2018). His fiction has appeared in Muumuu House\, STILL Magazine\, Pithead Chapel\, PANK Magazine and elsewhere. Vincent is a Hambidge Fellow\, former Headlands Center for the Arts Affiliate Artist\, and Pushcart Prize nominee. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Vincent lives in Oakland\, California. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nEd Lin\, a native New Yorker of Taiwanese and Chinese descent\, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards. His new book\, The Dead Can’t Make a Living\, is the latest in the Taipei Night Market mystery series published by Soho Crime. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife\, actress Cindy Cheung\, and son.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-nice-places-by-vincent-chu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T233600
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SUMMARY:Film: The Wailing (곡성)
DESCRIPTION:The Wailing (곡성)\nThursday\, August 20th\, 2026 at 9:00 PM \nDirector: Na Hong-jin \nSynopsis: Never be deceived. \nThe bait has been taken. \nA quiet village is thrown into chaos by a series of mysterious and violent incidents that begin shortly after the arrival of a mysterious outsider. Although the police initially conclude that the cases are the result of mass wild mushroom poisoning\, rumors quickly spread that the stranger is responsible for everything that has happened. \nPolice officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) begins to believe the rumors after meeting a woman known only as Moo-myeong (Chun Woo-hee)\, who claims to have witnessed the events firsthand. \nWhen his daughter Hyo-jin starts exhibiting symptoms similar to those of the victims\, Jong-goo becomes desperate. Determined to save her\, he confronts the outsider and seeks the help of the shaman Il-gwang (Hwang Jung-min). \nBut as the mystery deepens\, Jong-goo finds himself drawn into a terrifying battle between faith\, fear\, and the unknown… \nTickets: Free (RSVP Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-the-wailing-%ea%b3%a1%ec%84%b1/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center NY\, 122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260820T155339Z
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SUMMARY:Art Hirahara Trio
DESCRIPTION:Live at Mezzrow \n\nFri Aug 21\nSets at 9:00PM &10:30PM \nArt Hirahara / Piano \n\n\n\nGary Wang / Bass \nJay Sawyer / Drums
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-hirahara-trio-2/
LOCATION:Mezzrow\, 163 West 10th Street\, Basement\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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