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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the documentary film “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story\,” which follows one Queens-based photographer’s epic quest to document Asian American history\, culture\, and activism for five decades. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice\,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations.  This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with the film’s Director Jennifer Takaki\, Executive Producer George Hirose\, and Producer Linda Lew Woo. \nJoin the discussion virtually: Meeting ID: 844 0242 0708\nPasscode: 118915 https://queenslib.org/4dprSJx
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-screening-panel-discussion-photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library – Flushing Branch\, 41-17 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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SUMMARY:Charlene Kaye Special Live Show
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Cho Presents Charlene Kaye Tiger Daughter: Or\, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame \nGet ready for laughter\, tears\, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye records the comedy special of her hit solo show\, TIGER DAUGHTER: OR\, HOW I BROUGHT MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER ULTIMATE SHAME. The show follows sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Fest run and a US tour presented by comedy legend Margaret Cho. \nTIGER DAUGHTER is an emotional rollercoaster detailing Kaye’s tumultuous relationship with Lily\, her immigrant Chinese mother. Kaye defies her mother’s dreams that she play Carnegie Hall by age 12 and\, instead\, applies her classical piano knowledge to shred guitar as slutty Slash in an all-girl Guns N’ Roses cover band called “Guns N’ Hoses” (with the slogan “Welcome to the Vajungle!”).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/charlene-kaye-special-live-show/
LOCATION:The Venue @ Hard Rock Hotel\, 159 West 48th St.\, New York\, New York\, 10036
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
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SUMMARY:Mukja: Let’s Eat!
DESCRIPTION:Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More with Judy Joo \nIn Korean pop culture\, as in Korean life\, food plays a starring role. From Instagram-ready dalgona coffee to cheese-filled\, sugar-sprinkled corndogs\, Korean trends are taking over\, both on-screen and in the kitchen. The groundbreaking global sensation KPop Demon Hunters dethroned the captivating survival drama Squid Game as Netflix’s most-watched title ever\, with the film collaborating with Nongshim Shin Ramyun to release limited-edition instant noodles inspired by its characters. Watching idols savor their favorite dishes or drama characters gather around sizzling stews and late-night snacks stirs a craving—not just to taste the food\, but to \nbring the dishes into your own kitchen and relive the moment bite by bite. From jjajangmyeon shared over office lunches to fiery tteokbokki eaten on street corners and the now-famous jjapaguri from Parasite\, the food in these stories has become just as unforgettable as the characters themselves\, sparking the same reaction from viewers everywhere: what is that\, and where can I get it? \nIn MUJKA: LET’S EAT!: Fan-Favorite Recipes from K-Pop\, K-Dramas & More\, chef\, restaurateur\, television personality\, and Korean cuisine expert Judy Joo recreates the dishes viewers keep spotting across Korean dramas\, films\, and the world of K-pop. With more than 80 recipes\, Joo shows how to cook the foods they have been seeing on screen\, from late-night noodle dishes and street food favorites to comforting stews\, sizzling barbecue\, and café sweets. Along the way\, she opens up the building blocks of Korean cooking\, introducing the ingredients and techniques that give these dishes their distinctive flavor\, including staples like gochujang\, doenjang\, sesame oil\, and kimchi. And MUJKA: LET’S EAT! is more than a collection of beloved\, sought-after dishes: Judy brings the perspective of a chef who has spent her career championing Korean cuisine\, guiding readers through the flavors\, traditions\, and everyday cooking that sit behind the scenes of the meals audiences keep noticing on screen and give rich cultural context to the food trends taking the world by storm. It’s a cookbook\, yes\, but it’s also a way into the meals that have become one of the most memorable parts of the Korean Wave. \nIn her conversation with Juju Chang\, an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline\,” Judy Joo will discuss her career and the latest book. \nAbout the Speaker \nJudy Joo is a chef\, restaurateur\, author\, entrepreneur\, and television personality. A bestselling cookbook author\, her titles include K-Quick\, Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food\, and Korean Food Made Simple. She is a TV regular\, dishing out culinary wisdom on The Today Show\,  Good Morning America\,  The Talk\, and Food Network in the USA\, while popping up on UK favorites like Saturday Kitchen\,  Sunday Brunch\, and James Martin’s Saturday Morning.  She has been featured in The New York Times\, People\, The Financial Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Times\, and Food & Wine magazine. \nJudy is CEO and co-founder of Seoul Bird\, a London mainstay for Korean street food with locations in New York and Edinburgh\, Judy was the first female Iron Chef in the UK and the second worldwide. Through her restaurants\, media work\, and writing\, Judy has spent years introducing Korean food and culture to audiences around the world. \nAbout the Moderator \nJuju Chang is an Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline.” She also reports regularly for “Good Morning America” and “20/20.” Chang’s decades-long career has been recognized with numerous awards\, including multiple Emmy’s\, Gracie’s\, a DuPont\, a Murrow and Peabody awards. In 2017\, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Front Page Awards.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mukja-lets-eat/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T210000
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SUMMARY:Columbia University Taiko Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organized annually\, the CU Taiko Festival is a large musical performance event designed to celebrate traditional Japanese drumming\, fulfilling our mission of sharing the art of Taiko with the Columbia and broader New York City community. As well as showcasing our own playing\, we invite around 10 groups (100+ performers) to share the stage with us. Thus\, CUTF also provides a unique opportunity for Taiko artists of all levels and from around the country to socialize and play together\, assisting the exchange of knowledge between groups and overall strengthening the Taiko community in the USA. Specifically\, our two community performances provide a very special time for new and experienced musicians to share the stage in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages interaction and learning.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/columbia-university-taiko-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Columbia University (Lerner Hall)\, 2920 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10027
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T200000
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SUMMARY:“Tough Being Corky Lee” Music Video Premiere
DESCRIPTION:“Tough Being Corky Lee” music video will be premiering at the 20th Annual KAFFNY Showcase on November 7th! I have so much to be grateful for and so many people to thank who helped me get this project done! \nDirected by George Hirose and featuring the song by the Slant Performance Group\, this music video is a love letter to a much beloved icon in the Asian American community and beyond! It is a companion piece to the full-length documentary “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” and is designed to be a stand-alone 4 minute encapsulation of the themes and arc of the film. \n“Tough Being Corky Lee” will be a part of the “New York Cinema” block at 8pm at the SVA Theater in NYC\, and George will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. For more information on tickets and a full showcase lineup\, visit KAFFNY Infinite Cinema’s website at kaffny.org/kaffny-2026-program. \nSLANT is Rick Ebihara\, Perry Yung and Wayland Quintero \n*Video editor: Linda Hattendorf\n*Poster Designed by Kenny Ross\, Corky photo taken by Jennifer Takaki\, Slant photo copyright Lia Chang 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tough-being-corky-lee-music-video-premiere/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 West 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Champloo: Okinawan Identity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:An Inaugural Identity Symposium\, Exploring Identity\, Heritage\, and Community Across Generations. \n​Tickets are limited; Registration required in advance by Wednesday\, Nov. 4. \nAs the Okinawan community evolves across generations\, geographies\, and lived experiences\, many Uchinānchu navigate identities that are Okinawan\, Japanese\, American\, mixed-race\, multilingual\, and multicultural. Through four moderated panels exploring Okinawan identity\, the role of Kenjinkais in North America\, cultural revitalization\, and Okinawan futurism\, the symposium invites meaningful conversations about belonging\, heritage\, and the future of our community. \nThe Champloo Symposium has been a labor of love for OAANY\, and we look forward to bringing together Okinawans\, friends of Okinawa\, scholars\, artists\, community leaders\, and curious minds from across the country for a day of yuntaku (conversation)\, connection\, reflection\, and imagining what comes next. Open to everyone\, regardless of Okinawan identity or background\, the symposium creates space to explore what it means to be Okinawan today and what that might look like tomorrow. \nSymposium Topics | Each panel will follow a yuntaku or conversational format\, giving our panelists room to share their perspectives and personal experiences. \n​Okinawa Across Borders — Geographic & Identity PerspectivesWith Dr. Mitzi Uehara Carter\, Maia Hibbett\, Momi Cummings\, and Sabien TaylorHow do race\, geography\, generation\, and lived experience shape our understanding of Okinawan identity? This panel explores the diverse and intersecting experiences of Uchinānchu across generations\, diasporic communities\, ancestral roots\, and perspectives\, illuminating the many ways Okinawan identity is understood\, experienced\, and expressed. \nKenjinkai Conversations — Community\, Connection & BelongingWith Kenjinkai Presidents Linda Asato (Chicago)\, and Nariko Addaman (North Carolina)\, and Mariko Middleton (New York / North East)\, and Naomi FoltaWhat role do prefectural associations play today? How does geography shape the culture and needs of our communities? And how can we serve both older and younger generations as our communities become more geographically dispersed and increasingly virtual? Hear from 3 Kenjinkai Presidents on how we are are cultivaing and serving our communities. \nReclaiming Ryukyu — Identity\, Scholarship & AcademiaWith Dr. Wesley Ueunten\, Dr. Co Shigeko Lewis\, Dr. Lex McClellan Ufugusuku\, and Zack EdwardsHow are we preserving Okinawan culture and carrying it forward? Through historical research\, the revitalization of hajichi (Okinawan tattooing)\, and efforts to preserve Uchinaaguchi\, we’ll explore the challenges and possibilities of reclaiming our heritage for future generations. \n​Okinawa Futurism — Evolving Okinawan SpacesWith Yumi Sakugawa\, Gwyneth Yuma\, Aya Trussell\, and Ari RuedaWhat might Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands look like in 10\, 50\, or 100 years? As our communities evolve and become increasingly interconnected\, we’ll explore and imagine how Okinawan identities\, cultural spaces\, and possibilities might transform in a changing world—and what futures we can create together. \n​
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/champloo-okinawan-identity-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diwali\, often known as the festival of lights\, is celebrated in South Asia\, by Hindus\, Sikhs\, Jains\, and Buddhists. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness\, knowledge over ignorance\, and hope over despair. \nDiwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful\, fun-filled\, and multi-sensorial afternoon\, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. \nJoin us on November 7\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.\, to celebrate good fortune\, family\, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances\, storytelling\, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. \nMake sure to check out our special Diwali menu at Asia Society’s Leo Cafe for the occasion. \n\nSchedule\nSchedule subject to change. Watch this space for schedule updates. \nThis year’s Diwali celebration features dance and music performances in Asia Society’s Visitor Center\, Auditorium as well as arts and crafts and storytelling on the Eighth Floor. \nAuditorium\n1 p.m. Introduction to Diwali \n1.15 p.m. Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the languages of Bharatnatyam and Kathak! \n2:15 p.m. Interactive Puppet Shows: Stories of Diwali \n3:15 p.m.  Express Yourself through Indian Dance: Learn the Ghoomar and Bhangra dance forms for a fun-filled Diwali dance party! \nVisitor Center/First Floor Lobby\n“Meet and Greet” with Lord Ganesh \nCome check out the statue of the Indian god Ganesh at Asia Society\, and read about his symbolism in Indian culture and significance during Diwali. \nEighth Floor\n1 – 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts\, Sweets and Storytelling \nMake your own Diya: During Diwali\, people light small clay lamps called diyas to symbolize the light of knowledge and goodness. Make and decorate your own clay diya to put by your window at night. \nDiwali Jewelry and Key Chains: Make Diwali-inspired jewelry and keychain charms. \nHenna Tattoos: Come and get elaborate temporary tattoos on your hands. \nDiwali Mithai Decoration: Learn about mithai\, Indian sweets which are integral to Diwali. Decorate your mithai and then eat it. \nDiwali Library and Mask Making: Learn more about the stories of Diwali through an interactive storytime session\, and make your own Diwali mask!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-lights-up-asia-society-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Day,Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261101T024954Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: "Defiant to the Last" Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch and Learn film screening and filmmaker discussion of Defiant to the Last: Resistance at Tule Lake\, which tells the story of the Tule Lake Segregation Center where dissident Japanese Americans were demonized and punished for speaking out against the false wartime incarceration. \nIn 1943\, Tule Lake was converted into the only maximum-security Segregation Center where the Army deployed a 1\,000 person battalion to oversee the imprisoned men\, women\, and young children. Tanks rolled in\, six guard towers were increased to 28\, and an eight-foot high double “man-proof” fence was constructed to prevent escape from this remote concentration camp located in the isolated northeastern corner of California. Tule Lake became a repressive\, high-security prison filled with the dissatisfied. \nFor over 80 years\, the iconic Tule Lake jail was a structure that remained a mystery. Why did the government build a jail inside the concentration camp? Piecing together government photos and reports\, a chilling story of human and civil rights violations at the Tule Lake Segregation Center was revealed. Inmates were threatened and coerced into giving up birthright US citizenship\, separated from their families\, and removed to Department of Justice camps in Bismarck\, ND and Santa Fe\, NM. Thousands were deported for daring to protest and resist the unjust WWII incarceration. \nToday\, history is repeating. Once again\, the government is using repressive tactics to round up aliens and US citizens\, disregarding their constitutional rights and due process\, and imprisoning them with the goal of deporting them. Defiant to the Last honors those who challenged injustice and reminds us how fragile civil liberties can be\, in any era.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunch-and-learn-defiant-to-the-last-screening-and-discussion/
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CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTSTAMP:20261016T173345Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning Our Stories in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence\, storytelling\, culture\, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes\, panels\, an interactive workshop\, performance\, and meaningful networking. \nLocation: 135 Madison Ave 8th Floor\, New York\, NY 10016 \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-aapi-trailblazers-conference-owning-our-stories-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T223334Z
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SUMMARY:King of the Yees: Lauren Yee\, Francis Jue and David Henry Hwang
DESCRIPTION:Use coupon code A430 at checkout for a 30% discount\nJoin us in an intimate conversation with three important theatermakers on the New York premiere of Lauren Yee’s play\, King of the Yees\, at Signature Theatre (running from October 6 – November 15). Playwright and screenwriter Lauren Yee\, Tony-winning actor Francis Jue and playwright David Henry Hwang talk about sharing the notion of family in their work\, their poignant\, moving stories of their fathers\, and the art of portraying them on the stage. An “epic joyride across cultural\, national and familial borders”\, King of the Yees tells the story of Lauren’s father Larry Yee (played by Francis Jue)\, a driving force in San Francisco Chinatown. Francis Jue has also played David Henry Hwang’s father in his Tony-winning play\, Yellowface. Lauren\, Francis\, and David discuss Asian American families\, lineages and storytelling in the theater as part of this special conversation at Asia Society. \n\nKing of the Yees (Signature Theatre)  \n10.06.26–11.15.26 / Tue–Sun / 7 – 9 P.M. \nWritten by Lauren Yee \nDirected by Joshua Kahan Brody \nFor nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee. \n\nSpeaker Biographies\nLauren Yee  \nLauren Yee is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter based in New York. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, the Atlantic\, Steppenwolf\, ACT)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre). Honors include the Doris Duke Artist Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, Horton Foote Prize\, and Kesselring Prize. TV:  “Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple\, and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. Laurenyee.com \nDavid Henry Hwang \nDavid Henry Hwang’s work includes the plays M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face (Tony Award-winning Broadway revival\, 2024)\, Chinglish\, The Dance and the Railroad\, and FOB\, as well as the musicals Soft Power\, Flower Drum Song and Disney’s international hits Aida and Tarzan. He has written thirteen opera libretti\, including Ainadamar with composer Osvaldo Golijov (Metropolitan Opera premiere\, Fall 2024) and The Monkey King with Huang Ruo\, which opened at San Francisco Opera in 2025 to critical and audience acclaim. Hwang was a Writer/Consulting Producer for the Golden Globe-winning television series The Affair\, co-wrote the Gold Record “Solo” with the late pop legend Prince\, and has penned an Anna May Wong biopic to star actress Gemma Chan. Particle Fever\, a new musical with book by Hwang\, will open at La Jolla Playhouse this season. He is a Tony Award winner and four-time nominee\, a Grammy Award winner and three-time nominee\, a three-time OBIE Award winner\, and a three-time Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. A professor emeritus at Columbia University\, Hwang has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dramatists Guild in 2025.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees-lauren-yee-francis-jue-and-david-henry-hwang/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Screening of "Seat at the Table"
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining @salute.community and @southasiantrailblazers for a FREE virtual screening of Seat at the Table ahead of the midterms! \nWatch the stories of South Asian American candidates\, families\, and organizers\, and reflect with us on representation\, belonging\, and what it means to show up for our communities beyond Election Day. \nInvite a friend\, share with your family\, and watch with us. Reserve your spot!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/free-virtual-screening-of-seat-at-the-table/
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CATEGORIES:Film,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Kate Rigg with Slanty Eyed Mama
DESCRIPTION:Slanty Eyed Mama is two good asian girls gone bad-assed. Award-winning Lyricist and singer Kate Rigg (Lady-K) and electric violinist Lyris Hung met while studying at the Juilliard School and began collaborating on creating a fresh American Asian sound combining rock spoken word and comedy. They have been invited twice to the Smithsonian Institute\, headlined the PBS Special “Race is the Place”. They have also headlined at LA Grand Performances\, The Perth International Festival\, The Vancouver Comedy Festival\, and many more. They have also been feeatured on Comedy Central\, LOGO TV\, CBC TV\, CTV and Asian Cinevision. \n\n\nLa mama galleria Schedule  •  FREE EVENTS\n\n\nSunday\, November 1\n1:30-4:30 pm\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSpeak Up! Speak Out! Speak Up! (Ages 14-22)\nThis FREE workshop unlocks the power of your imagination through guided exercises and improvised musical accompaniment. We will show you how to think about poetry\, create theatricalized moments from bare-bones ideas\, and strengthen your ability to turn your own stories and feelings into powerful spoken word.  Led by powerhouse Spoken word creators Kate Rigg and  Lyris Hung of “Slanty Eyed Mama” \n\nWednesday\, November 4 \n\n\n7-9:30pm\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSPOKEN WORD POETRY AND PERFORMANCE BOOT CAMP FOR ARTISTS\nThe powerhouse rock comedy spoken word duo Slanty Eyed Mama invites you to a FREE poetry bootcamp designed for artists who want to be part of an immersive creativity lab. Through guided exercises\, we will create original group and solo spoken word pieces with some musical accompaniment and theatrical choral work. Open to 25 observer who wish to peep inside the creative discovery process and witness the spontaneous bursts of art that emerge. \n\nSaturday\, November 7 \n\n\n1pm-2pm open rehearsal hour\n4pm-6pm Work in Progress performance / interactive idea lab\nat La Mama Galleria on Great Jones St. \nSLANTY EYED MAMA: How to Save Yourself From Stupid Ideas the World Made Up About You And Become an Absolute Legend\nA strictly limited opportunity to see La Mama ETC NYSCA artists-in-residence Slanty Eyed Mama work on their new spoken word/ rock/ comedy show. Expect irreverent lyrical spoken word\, searing electric violin riffs\, in-the-moment freestyle flights of poetry based on audience suggestions\, and surprising personal narrative. Open rehearsal hours invite people to come in and witness the creative process in an intimate setting\, as Slanty Eyed Mama continues to write new music and rhyme\, work through improvisation\, and fine-tune existing materials. Followed by the work-in-progress performance and reading with audience discussion afterward.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kate-rigg-with-slanty-eyed-mama/
LOCATION:La Mama\, 47 Great Jones St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261022T223736Z
CREATED:20261022T223734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T223736Z
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SUMMARY:National Dance Company of Korea: Mask Off
DESCRIPTION:Mask Off looks beyond the ornate costumes\, accessories\, and visual images typically associated with “tradition\,” and instead delves into the breath\, form\, and movement that lie at its core. Choreographer Lee Jae-hwa\, who has long explored the essence of “contemporary Korean dance\,“ draws inspiration from talchum (Korea’s traditional mask dance) to break away from fixed ideas of what is considered “Korean.“ Talchum is a traditional masked dance known for its satire of social issues and the ruling classes during the Joseon Dynasty. Performed outdoors for common people\, it features raw breathing\, exaggerated gestures\, and energetic physicality— elements that\, in many ways\, resonate more closely with street dance than with other traditional forms. Focusing on these dynamic qualities\, Lee reimagines the methodology of talchum as a contemporary language of movement that speaks directly to today’s audiences. The music is composed and performed by Park Da-ul\, a geomungo artist celebrated for redefining the instrument’s expressive possibilities with his bold and innovative sound. The charged synergy between the dancers creates an electrifying experience\, delivering a surge of energy that reverberates through the entire stage. \nSaturday\, October 31\, 2026 7:30 PM \nSunday\, November 1\, 2026 5:00 PM \nAdmission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-dance-company-of-korea-mask-off/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261023T003558Z
CREATED:20260907T043820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T003558Z
UID:10003319-1793383200-1793394000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:OCA-NY 50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Tisa Chang has been a pioneering force in Asian American theater\, as an actress\, dancer\, director\, and founding artistic director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. \nOCA-NY is proud to present Tisa Chang with our Trailblazer Award at the 50th Anniversary Gala\, honoring her enduring contributions to Asian American arts and culture. \nJoin us on Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, from 6–9 p.m. at 100 Feast and Lounge in Chinatown. \nWe look forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary with you on our new date. Please save the date\, and stay tuned for additional event details and ticket information!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oca-ny-50th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:100 Feast & Lounge\, 100 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T152511Z
CREATED:20261015T152328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T152511Z
UID:10003559-1792949400-1792954800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Seat at the Table Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Seat at the Table with filmmakers and special guests in person \nFollowed by a conversation with filmmakers and special guests \nDirs. Sarita Khurana and Yoav Attias. 2026\, 90 mins. U.S. DCP. Seat at the Table  chronicles the rise of South Asian Americans in U.S. politics\, tracing a remarkable journey from political disenfranchisement to an increasingly powerful presence in American civic life. Filmed during the 2024 election cycle\, Khurana and Attias follow congressional and state-level candidates alongside grassroots organizers\, voters\, and communities as a record number of South Asian Americans seek elected office. \nWith intimate vérité access\, the film captures a community awakening to its political power at a pivotal moment in American democracy. Moving beyond individual campaigns\, Seat at the Table explores representation\, belonging\, and the ways immigrant communities are reshaping who participates in\, and ultimately holds power within\, American political life. \nThe screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and special guests about the making of the documentary\, South Asian political representation\, and the communities helping to redefine who has a seat at the table in American civic life. \nFree with RSVP.  
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/28306/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\,\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260927T202735Z
CREATED:20260927T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T202735Z
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SUMMARY:Kimchi Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 Kimchi Festival! \nExperience the flavors and traditions of Korea at this fun-filled community celebration! \n✨ Make your own kimchi\n✨ Try on a beautiful hanbok\n✨ Enjoy traditional Korean games and cultural activities\n✨ Family-friendly fun for all ages \n📅 Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\n⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n📍 YWCA of Queens\, 42-07 Parsons Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11355 \n🎟 Kimchi Making Experience: $20 (Registration Required)\n🎉 Festival Admission & Cultural Activities: FREE \nReserve your spot today!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kimchi-festival/
LOCATION:YWCA of Queens\, 42-07 Parsons Blvd.\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260928T175305Z
CREATED:20260928T175150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175305Z
UID:10003489-1792800000-1792886399@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Diwali at Times Square
DESCRIPTION:Diwali at Times Square is the biggest Diwali celebration outside India that brings the Festival of Lights to the heart of New York City\, uniting communities through music\, dance\, art\, and culture. Over the years\, the event has grown into one of the largest South Asian cultural showcases in North America\, featuring world-class performers\, dignitaries\, and leading global brands\, while positioning Times Square as a platform for cultural unity and global visibility.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/diwali-at-times-square/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261023T151139Z
CREATED:20260909T022226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T151139Z
UID:10003325-1792713600-1792972799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Food Expo
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Food Expo 2026 is coming to New York! 🗽 \n📍 Japan Village\n934 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232 \n📅 Dates & Hours\nOctober 23 (Fri) | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM\nOctober 24 (Sat) | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM\nOctober 25 (Sun) | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM \nGet ready to experience Japanese food and culture right here in New York! 🍣🍜✨
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-food-expo/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261017T225035Z
CREATED:20260911T212038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T225035Z
UID:10003341-1792690200-1792701000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Comedy Night with JEST ASIANS: Asia Unfiltered
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the return of the JEST ASIANS comedy showcase for a night of laughs at the Asia Society! Featuring comedians from the global Asian Diaspora\, the show offers comedic styles ranging from candid deadpan humor to sharp and witty observations. \n\nCash Bar open from 5:30PM\nComedy Show from 6:30PM\n\nTickets: $20 Members\, $30 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out. \nPerformers: \nTony Chou (Host & Producer) is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York\, he has performed across the U.S.\, China\, the U.K.\, Australia\, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section\, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013\, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC\, CNN\, The Atlantic and more. \nJenny Tian is an Australian comedian whose sharp wit has seen her sell out shows internationally. Off the back of her stand up success\, Jenny secured a spot on the lineup for the televised 2024 and 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and as a cast member in season 2 of Taskmaster AU. \nJamie Wang is a Shanghai-born\, Taiwan-bred comedian\, who has quickly ascended as a rising star in the Asian comedy circuit. Jamie performed on the JFL Singapore 2026 gala\, and has opened for industry heavyweights including Atsuko and Sheng Wang. Her refreshing comedic voice has garnered widespread international attention\, featuring on NPR\, Al Jazeera\, and more. At the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Jamie was awarded “Best New International Act” by the Comic’s Lounge\, Australia’s most prestigious comedy club. She is also a finalist for the 2025 BBC Funny Women “Content Creator Award.” Jamie’s perspective as a Chinese citizen who lives in Taiwan as an outsider\, combined with her cutting wit and hard-hitting punchlines gives her a unique angle proving very popular with western and eastern audiences alike. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/comedy-night-with-jest-asians-asia-unfiltered/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T153904Z
CREATED:20260913T142242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T153904Z
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SUMMARY:First Light: AAPI Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:VCS is excited about the First Light: AAPI Film Festival! To kick the event off\, we are excited to announce five featured films screening on Saturday\, September 26th ✨ \n📅 Oct. 18 at 3:00 PM\n📍telos.haus at 303 Ten Eyck St \n🎬 First Winter\nDirected by Schantelle Alonzo (@Mishipiku)\nÁngel is a newly arrived immigrant who is experiencing his first winter in Chicago. The film follows his realization of what it may mean to be away from home for a very long time. \n🎬 Wedding Flowers\nDirected by Madeleine Tran (@weddingflowersfilm @Madeleinetraan)\nA begrudgingly adept family outcast and her overbearing mother struggle to find connection as their family reunites for a wedding celebration. Forced into close proximity\, mother and daughter clash over responsibility\, resentment\, and the roles they have been unable to escape. Set against the intimacy of a Vietnamese-American wedding\, the film explores the quiet loneliness that can exist between a mother and a daughter\, even while surrounded by family. \n🎬 ANALOG\nDirected by Sanjeev Kumar (@sanjeev0417)\nAs Aditya navigates the demands of his career\, his relationships with his wife\, Lakshmi\, and their daughter\, Mithra\, unravel in the face of his neglect. Through a series of haunting voicemails and poignant memories\, Aditya is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and reckon with the passage of time. \n🎬 Midnight Fiction\nDirected by Gino Click (@nottoosweetfilms @ginobot)\nA starry-eyed dreamer wins a trip to the moon. \n🎬 Silver Needle\nDirected by J Wang (@jsmwang)\nAfter moving to China from New Zealand\, two sisters try to adjust to their new ballet class\, only to find that the teacher has an unusual teaching method. \nCome watch\, support\, and celebrate these filmmakers as they take their first steps into the industry. ✨The festival is split into two program throughout the day A & B. More details to come about films featured in both! Tickets are available for either or both program. \n​Block A Showing starts at 3:30\n​First Winter dir. Schantelle Alonzo \n​Wedding Flowers dir. Madeleine Tran \n​ANALOG dir. Sanjeev Kumar \n​Piña Colada dir. Yu Yang \n​Silver Needle dir. J Wang \n​MIDNIGHT FICTION dir. Gino Glick \n​We Grow in the Cracks and the Crevices of the Concrete dir. Elan Nguyen \n​The Pink Funeral dir. Iven Tu \n​Block B Showing starts at 5:30\n​Come Home dir. Katelyn Park \n​VISA dir. Chi Tran \n​TAEMONG dir. Sophia Lim \n​To My Unnie dir. Hosan Kim Shin \n​Enshrine dir. Dani Ha \n​Mùa Xuân Của Mẹ (Mother’s Spring) dir. Trâm Anh Nguyễn \n​Goodbye Party dir. Sophia Lou + Nathan Pearson First Light:
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/first-light-film-festival/
LOCATION:telos.haus\, 303 Ten Eyck St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260913T013103Z
CREATED:20260913T012946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T013103Z
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SUMMARY:Little Manila Parade and Block Party
DESCRIPTION:This Filipino American History Month\, our office\, in partnership with the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards\, Woodside on the Move\, Bright Spot Community Development Center\, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York State Chapter\, and Filipino American National Historical Society Metro New York Chapter\, is proud to host the first-ever Filipino American History Month Little Manila Parade & Block Party in Woodside\, Queens! \n📅 Sunday\, October 18\, 2026\n🕛 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM\n📍 Parade: 65-01 37th Avenue\, Woodside\, NY 11377\n📍 Block Party: 70th Street between Roosevelt Avenue & 41st Avenue \nThe celebration will kick off with a parade beginning at General Hart Playground\, followed by an all-day block party along 70th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and 41st Avenue\, right by the corner of the Little Manila Avenue sign. \nExpect a full day of live music\, performances\, food\, community resources\, cultural and historical programming\, and much more as we come together to celebrate Filipino American history and community in the heart of Little Manila. \nFor now\, save the date and stay tuned! More information is coming soon on how to join the parade\, become an event co-sponsor\, perform\, volunteer\, participate as a community organization or vendor\, and more. \nFor event questions or inquiries\, please email ad30@nyassembly.gov or call our district office at (718) 651-3185.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/little-manila-parade-and-block-party/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Festival,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191746Z
CREATED:20261014T191745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191746Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Autumn Magic in Flushing! 🍂\n金秋同乐 · 共庆中秋 🥮 \n​Flushing’s Annual Fall Festival is back! 🏮 \n​Celebrate Mid-Autumn with 3\,000+ neighbors and friends at GCC’s 9th Annual Fall Festival — a FREE afternoon packed with live performances\, cultural experiences\, games\, family activities\, community booths\, food & surprises! \n​Inspired by Mid-Autumn traditions\, this annual celebration brings generations and cultures together for one unforgettable day in the park. \n​✨ FREE & OPEN TO ALL — WALK-INS WELCOME!\n🎁 Pre-register on Luma to redeem a SPECIAL gift at the GCC Booth! \n​Visit glownyc.org for more information!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-annual-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Kissena Corridor Park\, 47-67 Colden St.\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T155936Z
CREATED:20261015T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T155936Z
UID:10003563-1792236600-1792256400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Langston Hughes Library Anime Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Calling all anime lovers\, manga fans\, gamers\, and cosplayers! Join us for Anime Takeover! This FREE\, all-day celebration brings together creativity and community with art\, expression\, and storytelling for fans of all ages. Enjoy cosplay contests (kids & adults)\, raffles\, workshops\, panels\, manga giveaways\, and surprise activities happening all day long. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku\, a casual fan\, or just curious\, there’s something for everyone at this immersive event. Don’t miss it! \nLive Workshops & Panels: \n\nCosplay Makeup Workshop\nProp Making Workshop\nManga Drawing Workshop\nWho Wants to be a Millionaire Anime Edition\nChildren’s and Adult’s Cosplay Competitions
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/langston-hughes-library-anime-takeover/
LOCATION:Langston Hughes Library\, 100-01 Northern Blvd.\, Corona\, New York\, 11368
CATEGORIES:Anime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261014T190334Z
CREATED:20261014T190331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T190334Z
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SUMMARY:Tatou Festival
DESCRIPTION:TATOU (tah-tow) FESTIVAL\, created by Te Ao Mana\, is NYC’s Moana Nui (Pacific Island) festival. An international cultural gathering created by and for Pacific Islanders\, where all are welcome to respectfully celebrate and immerse in our rich traditions and experience artistic innovation. Our gathering includes captivating performances\, a selection of master classes\, and cultural workshops\, an Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance) competition\, a fashion exhibition\, curated film screenings\, and a Pacific Island marketplace. Haere Mai\, join us for this highly anticipated event!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tatou-festival/
LOCATION:Five Angels Theater\, 789 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film,Market,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260714T023535Z
CREATED:20260714T023244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T023535Z
UID:10002844-1792108800-1792367999@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:NYC South Asian Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three Nights. One Historic Festival.\nOne stage. Every voice. Every accent. Every story. \nThe premier desi comedy festival in New York City. South Asian stand-up comedy October 2026 — brown comedy shows across Manhattan featuring comedians from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, and Sri Lanka. \nThe NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is produced by Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian comedy show. For four consecutive years\, Laughing Lassi has sold out its monthly shows\, building a loyal audience and becoming a home for South Asian stand-up comedy in New York. Over the years\, we have featured more than 200 comedians from New York\, across the United States\, and around the world. Every comedian who performs at the festival is selected through a multi-judge review process that evaluates submissions based on the quality of their material and performance. The final lineup brings together acclaimed headliners\, rising stars\, and standout new voices who have been making audiences laugh across New York and the U.S. comedy scene. \nThe festival celebrates the full diversity of South Asia by featuring comedians from different countries\, cultures\, languages\, and comedic styles. From clean to edgy\, every show offers a unique experience. Held in the heart of New York City across multiple venues over several days\, the festival also includes after-parties every night\, with an opening night celebration featuring a live DJ and dance party. We keep ticket prices as affordable as possible so more people can experience the festival while ensuring comedians are fairly compensated. This is our stage\, our stories\, and our community. When you join us\, you’ll feel right at home.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-south-asian-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260918T013140Z
CREATED:20260918T013137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T013140Z
UID:10003400-1792022400-1792972799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:1st New York Korean Independent Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎬 ANNOUNCING THE 1ST NEW YORK KOREAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (NYKIFF) 🎞️✨ \nMark your calendars! This October\, the Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents the inaugural New York Korean Independent Film Festival (NYKIFF). \nDedicated to bold storytelling and visionary filmmaking\, NYKIFF brings the most compelling voices of contemporary Korean independent cinema to New York City—featuring 15 films and 10 special guests attending in person for screenings\, talks\, and Q&As. \nMore exciting details\, guest announcements\, and special events will be unveiled soon\, so stay tuned! 🔥 \n🗓️ FESTIVAL DATES\nOctober 15 – October 25\, 2026 \n📍 LOCATION\nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY) \n⏰ MARK YOUR CALENDAR:\n📢 Full Lineup Reveal: Tuesday\, Sept 22 @ 12:00 PM EST\n🎟️ RSVP Open: Thursday\, Sept 24 @ 12:00 PM EST
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/1st-new-york-korean-independent-film-festival/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20261014T192853Z
CREATED:20261014T192745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T192853Z
UID:10003543-1791936000-1793404799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:APA Voice Volunteers Needed for Voting Phonebanks
DESCRIPTION:📞 Pick up the phone. Make the call. Get out the vote! \nJoin APA VOICE as we Get Out The Vote in NYS! This year\, New York State is voting on positions for Governor\, Lieutenant Governor\, State Senate\, State Assembly\, Comptroller\, Congress\, Attorney General\, and five ballot proposals\, and community members have already shared confusion and questions — your support helps bridge that gap. \n🔊 During our phonebanks\, you will be calling AAPI voters to share crucial election information and encourage them to vote. \n🔗 Sign up for a shift today at https://www.mobilize.us/minkwongotv/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apa-voice-volunteers-needed-for-voting-phonebanks/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Voting
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SUMMARY:Smorgasburg Diwali: Festival of Bites
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever Smorgasburg Diwali: Festival of Bites in partnership with @browngirlmag! \nA two-day celebration of South Asian flavors\, culture\, and community — featuring guest vendors\, specials from our resident vendors\, and plenty of festive surprises 🎉\n📍 Saturday\, Oct 11 — Williamsburg • 11AM – 6PM \nVendor Highlights 🍴:\n🥪 Vada Pav by @fontainhas_dukaan\n🌯 Paratha Rolls by @kolachirolls\n🍪 Rasmalai Cookies by @doughnitgoods\n🥟 Fuchka by @themonkeykingnyc\n🍬 Mithai by @tagmonyc\n☕ Chai by @chaistreet.co\n🍩 Indian Fusion Desserts by @kneadsomeloveny\n🥞 Dosas by @dosa.brooklyn\n🍗 Mala Fried Chicken by @chippow_nyc\n🌮 Butter Chicken Tacos by @tacomahalnyc\n🥜 Indian Fusion Snacks by @baabufoods\n🍂 Organic Teas by @ayursomewellness \n🎶💃 Plus!\n🎧 Beats by @discoauntie\n💃 Traditional dance by @columbiaraas\n🎨 Interactive Rangoli by @sam.hit.a\n🤲 Henna by @mehendibymonika\n🛺 Mock Indian wedding pics by @ragstorickshaws\n🎨 Arts and Crafts with @theculturetree \nCelebrate\, eat\, and vibe with us at the Festival of Lights — Smorg style 🪔🍴💛
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/smorgasburg-diwali-festival-of-bites-2/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Festival is coming! Enjoy unique oyster styles paired with Suntory beer & highballs\, plus other food and non-alcoholic drinks. \n\n\n🦪 OYSTER FESTIVAL 🦪 \nJoin us for an afternoon of oysters\, Japanese drinks\, and good food at Japan Village! Enjoy unique oyster styles\, paired with Suntory drinks\, including Japanese beer and refreshing highballs. \nEnjoy the afternoon with oysters\, drinks\, and a live DJ. \n📅 October 10\, 2026\n⏰ 2–7 PM\n📍 Japan Village Courtyard\n🎟️ FREE EVENT \nAdmission is free\, but RSVPs are encouraged so we can get an idea of how many guests to expect. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oyster-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:King of the Yees
DESCRIPTION:For nearly twenty years\, Larry Yee has been the heart and soul of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association\, a fraternal organization in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown. But to his daughter Lauren\, a playwright living in New York\, the association is an obsolete relic of a vanishing world. When Larry suddenly disappears\, Lauren sets off on a wild quest to find him\, embarking on a surreal\, magical journey through the history and myths of her own lineage. KING OF THE YEES is a hilarious and heartfelt “kind of true” story by Signature resident artist Lauren Yee\, who turns her incisive comedic eye on what we inherit and what it means to truly be a Yee.  \n \nAbout the Playwright \n \nLAUREN YEE is proud to be a Signature Theatre resident playwright. She is an award-winning playwright\, screenwriter\, and librettist based in New York City. Prior to the pandemic\, Lauren was named by American Theatre as the second-most-produced playwright of that upcoming season. Recent plays include Cambodian Rock Band with music by Dengue Fever (South Coast Rep\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, La Jolla Playhouse\, Signature Theatre\, East West Players)\, The Great Leap (Denver Center\, Seattle Rep\, Atlantic Theatre\, Steppenwolf\, American Conservatory Theatre)\, King of the Yees (Goodman Theatre\, Center Theatre Group)\, and Mother Russia (Seattle Rep\, Signature Theatre\, upcoming at Hampstead Theatre\, South Coast Rep\, Trinity Rep). She is writing the book for the musical adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time\, with music and lyrics by Heather Christian. Honors include the Doris Duke Artists Award\, Whiting Award\, Steinberg/ATCA Award\, American Academy of Arts and Letters literature award\, Horton Foote Prize\, Kesselring Prize\, Primus Prize\, a Hodder Fellowship at Princeton\, and the #1 and #2 plays on the 2017 Kilroys List. TV: ”Pachinko” (Apple)\, “Soundtrack” (Netflix)\, “Interior Chinatown” (Hulu)\, “Billions” (Showtime)\, “Clipped” (FX). She’s previously developed pilots for Netflix and Apple and is currently developing TV and feature projects for Netflix and Universal. BA: Yale\, MFA: UCSD. laurenyee.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/king-of-the-yees/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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