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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet | Sophia Lee Can Fly by Marie Tang
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nBubbly\, bobbly\, and bold Sophia Lee is always doing the opposite of what her grandparents want her to do! When she tries something new and a little bit scary\, Sophia learns that the support of her loved ones might just be what gives her courage. \nSophia Lee is messy where her grandparents are tidy. She’s rambunctious where her grandparents are calm. She’s always looking for an adventure where her grandparents are careful. When the circus comes to town\, Sophia decides that her next adventure will be to become a trapeze artist! Gong Gong and Po Po aren’t so sure-Sophia doesn’t eat enough vegetables! She might get hurt! So Sophia shows Gong Gong and Po Po just how tough she is and convinces them to let her try. But once Sophia gets to the trapeze school and sees just how tall the ladder is\, doubt begins to creep in. With a little encouragement\, Sophia is able to find her courage and learn what it takes to fly. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nCosmopolitan life defines Marie Tang in many ways. Born in Hong Kong\, raised in New York City\, and a resident of Shanghai for over a decade (before moving back to the States in 2020)\, she draws much of her inspiration from the unique characters and neon lights of the\n“Big City.” While teaching literacy to kindergarteners\, she recognized the correlation between reading aloud to children and future reading ability. She is dedicated to spreading this message to parents and caregivers. Marie proudly tells tales of grit\, tenacity\, compassion\, and Asian culture. She is the author of Yuna’s Cardboard Castles (Beaming Books)\, Baba’s Peach Tree (Random House Studio)\, and Sophia Lee Can Fly (Disney Hyperion) the first in a two-book series. Yuna’s Cardboard Castles was named a Virginia Readers’ Choice Book for 2025–2026. Her forthcoming books include The Big Jump (Random House Studio)\, arriving in summer 2027\, and the recently announced Belly Takes the Bus (Random House Studio).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-greet-sophia-lee-can-fly-by-marie-tang/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Oasis
DESCRIPTION:Fresh out of prison\, Hong Jong-du (Sul Kyung-gu) finds an unlikely soulmate in Gong-ju (Moon So-ri)\, the daughter of the victim of the hit-and-run accident for which he went to jail. Wheelchair-bound and suffering from severe cerebral palsy\, Gong-ju is kept cloistered in a cheap apartment by her brother\, whose only concern is the government assistance she receives. Over a series of clandestine meetings\, the two begin an improbable relationship that defies the judgment and cruelty of the world around them. \nWinner of the Silver Lion for Best Director and Best Young Actress at the Venice Film Festival\, Lee Chang-dong’s Oasis is a “brave film” that “shows two people who find any relationship almost impossible\, and yet find a way to make theirs work” (Roger Ebert\, Chicago Sun-Times). \nLANGUAGE\nKorean with English subtitles
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oasis/
LOCATION:Paris Theater\, 4 West 58th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Fun Fest Japan
DESCRIPTION:FUN FEST JAPAN celebrates Japan and NYC with an all day free and fun Japanese cultural festival\, featuring traditional performing arts and cultural activities for the whole family! \nEnjoy performances by JFDINY’s own Minbuza (Japanese Folk Dance)\, Samurai Sword Soul (Traditional Sword Fighting)\, and Taiko Masala (Taiko Drumming). \nIn the activities area\, experience a variety of fun Japanese arts and crafts such as origami\, calligraphy\, kendama\, and kimono dressing. \nThe finale of the day will be the Bon Odori\, a traditional Japanese Summer event where everyone joins in and dances together! Come to FUN FEST JAPAN and let’s celebrate NYC! \nPerformance Schedule: \n12:00PM – TBA\n1:00PM – Samurai Sword Soul\n2:00PM – Taiko Masala\n3:00PM – Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY\n3:30PM – Bon Odori
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fun-fest-japan-2/
LOCATION:Corlears Hook Park\, 397 FDR Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Iyasaka Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:NYC\, come through! 🗽🔥🇯🇵\nIYASAKA MATSURI is coming to Brooklyn!\nJoin us at @japanvillagebrooklyn on October 4 for a celebration of Japanese culture and HIPHOP‼︎ \nついにIYASAKA祭りが10/4にブルックリンで開催👏\nJapanese fusionをコンセプトに、日本文化とHIPHOPの融合した野外block partyをお届けします🔥 \nLINE UP:\nCOMA-CHI（LIVE） @coma_chi\nDJ EVIL DEE（GUEST DJ） @djevildee\nKO-YA（DOUBLE DUTCH） @ko_ya.reg\nSHIRO ONE（LIVE PAINTING） @shiro_one\nBOM5 & FRIENDS（BREAKING） @bom5_mw\nERI BLOSSOM（LIVE） @eriblossomnyc\nSASAKI KYOKO（JAPANESE TAIKO） @itututaiko.sasaki.kyoko\nMISUZU（LIVE） @misuzu_suzuya_official \n📅 Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\n🕑 2PM–7PM\n📍 Japan Village\, Brooklyn\n934 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232\n🚇 D / N / R to 36 St \n🎫FREE ADMISSION — ALL AGES WELCOME! \n🏮Enjoy food\, the market\, and a day of music\, art\, and culture. Bring your friends and family!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/iyasaka-matsuri/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:2026 General Election Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to better understand the upcoming general election and how to participate? Join Adhikaar and @nycvotes for a community workshop covering voter registration\, voting options\, important dates\, and what to expect on Election Day! \n📍 Location: Elmhurst Hospital (A1-22 Auditorium) \nCome learn\, ask questions\, and make sure you have the information you need to participate in the election.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-general-election-workshop/
LOCATION:Elmhurst Hospital\, 79-01 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voting,Workshop
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SUMMARY:K-FAN Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:K-FAN” is more than just a K-Pop dance festival. It is the first major trainee casting opportunity overlooking a variety of competitive dance opportunities. 13 Major Entertainment companies have traveled all the way from South Korea to NYC with one collective goal: to find the next big K-Pop star.Following its debut in June of 2025\, this dance festival became the perfect opportunity for K-Pop lovers all over the world to gather\, learn from the most revered K-Pop artists\, share their passion on the most professional of stages\, and learn if they have what it takes to become K-Pop’s next big thing. Debuting the hottest groups like SEVENTEEN\, ILLIT\, LE SSERAFIM ZEROBASEONE\, and P1HARMONY\, the most well-known casting companies will observe their dedication through 4 main events\, and a new idol could be born from K-FAN!Contestants will give it their best shot through the Special Stage\, Survival Workshop\, Multi-Label Audition\, and K-FAN Competition. This intensive lineup is jam-packed with a survival workshop by a select famous K-Pop choreographer\, a $2k total jackpot prize dance cover contest\, a solo-audition process\, and a 3-month rehearsed performance medley.Will you make your K-Pop debut at K-FAN? \nK-FAN 2026 Schedule : \n\nDate: October 4th.\nLocation: Ailey Citigroup Theater\, (405 W 55th St\, New York\, NY 10019).\nGet ready to watch the performances of K-Pop dancers all over the world\n\nContact \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email us at info@ikadadance.com\nCheck out our Instagram: @ikadacontemporarydance @ikadadancecenter
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-fan-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Ailey Studios\, 405 West 55th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Signature Theatre Writing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the creative process of the playwrights who lived it. \nEver wonder how a headline becomes a play? \nMelis Aker pulls back the curtain on her writing process\, showing participants how she transformed inspiration from real news stories into original theater\, the exact process that became FISH. \nLauren Yee takes you inside the making of KING OF THE YEES\, a wild\, Alice-in-Wonderland-style journey born from a real\, stranger-than-fiction moment in her own life back in 2014. \nTwo playwrights. Two processes. One rare chance to learn how these two storytellers wrote these amazing plays. Get ready to write in these workshops! \nSeats are limited\, reserve yours today. Pay-what-you-choose registration. Workshops are located at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). \nDATES:\nOctober 5\, Melis Aker – https://signaturetheatre.org/checkout/?dest=tickets&inst=8201\nOctober 8\, Lauren Yee – https://signaturetheatre.org/checkout/?dest=tickets&inst=8401 \nTIME: 5:00 to 6:30 PM each day
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/signature-theatre-writing-workshops/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ming-Na Wen: Have You Eaten Yet? Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:I’m so excited to finally share my cookbook HAVE YOU EATEN YET?! After 3 years of pouring my heart into every recipe\, measuring out every ingredient\, and writing about these dishes that are so meaningful to my life\, it is finally available to you October 6th!! Please come out so I can meet you\, sign the cookbook\, & take photos with you! 🥰 Comment “TOUR” and I’ll send you the link to purchase tickets to the tour NOW or find it in the link in my bio!! \nI have included more than 70 of my favorite recipes—many are my family’s and our restaurant’s closely guarded secrets that I’m now happy to share with you all. (Don’t tell my mom!!) I believe the meals I’ve cooked has shaped who I am\, and sharing these dishes with others has kept me joyful and youthful! How wonderful is it that I now get to share them with you!? Thank you for being here with me as I continue this delicious journey. See you soon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ming-na-wen-have-you-eaten-yet-book-tour/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Union Square\, 33 E 17th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:2026 A4 Benefit: Unbreakable Ties
DESCRIPTION:Join A4 for an unforgettable evening at our biggest fundraising initiative of the year\, celebrating artists\, cultural leaders\, supporters\, and the community who fuel our mission and make our work possible! \nInspired by the red string theory found across many Asian cultures\, this year’s theme honors the invisible connections that draw people\, places\, and futures together. At A4\, we help make those connections real\, linking artists across generations\, disciplines\, and communities to one another\, to opportunity\, and to what comes next. Together\, we will honor the artists\, cultural leaders\, supporters\, and community members whose paths are woven through A4’s 40+ year legacy of advocacy\, visibility\, and creative exchange. \nThe evening will feature: \n\nCocktails\, a seated dinner\, and a gathering of artists\, supporters\, and friends\nLive performances by A4 artists and collaborators\nInspiring remarks and the honoring of this year’s awardees\nA late-night encore at Opera House\, carrying the celebration through midnight
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-a4-benefit-unbreakable-ties/
LOCATION:Chinese Tuxedo\, 5 Doyers St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Escaping North Korea and becoming a full-time Entertainer with Charles Ryu
DESCRIPTION:Charles’ story has been featured in news media worldwide including The Daily Mail\, The Mirror\, South China Morning Post\, PBS\, A Plus\, and John Stossel. \nThe venue has a cash-only bar. \nBorn in North Korea\, Ryu has described a childhood marked by extreme hunger and homelessness. As a teenager\, he fled North Korea for China\, was captured and forcibly returned\, and says he endured detention and forced labor before eventually escaping a second time. He later received refugee status and resettled in the United States\, where he built a new life from scratch. \nToday\, Ryu has transformed those experiences into an unusual form of public education. Through YouTube and social media he goes to the streets with a segment called “Ask a North Korean” where he has conversations with strangers. He offers audiences a firsthand perspective on everyday life inside one of the world’s most closed societies. His online work has reached hundreds of millions of views\, and he has spoken at universities including Harvard\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA and USC. In 2026\, UC Berkeley’s Institute of International Studies invited him for an “open and honest conversation about life\, escape\, and starting again.” \nHis story has also attracted international media attention. PBS NewsHour interviewed Ryu about his childhood and his concerns for North Koreans following the 2018 US–North Korea summit\, while Radio Free Asia profiled his journey from North Korean refugee to a prominent social-media voice in the United States. \nAll profits will go to Freedom Bridge Foundation\, his non-profit to support North Korean Refugees.\n@freedombridgefoundation\n@charlesnorthkorea\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@charlesnorthkorea/videos\nhttps://charlesryu.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/escaping-north-korean-and-becoming-a-full-time-entertainer-with-charles-ryu/
LOCATION:Producers Club Theaters\, 358 W 44th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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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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SUMMARY:Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon
DESCRIPTION:Gen’ichirō Inokuma’s NYC Salon is the first New York solo museum exhibition of the Japanese modern artist Gen’ichirō Inokuma (1902–1993). Organized by Japan Society Gallery in collaboration with the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA) in Marugame\, Japan\, the exhibition explores Inokuma’s paintings shown at the Willard Gallery and various multimedia works created during his twenty-year residence in NYC (1955–1975). Along with important holdings from MIMOCA\, the exhibition presents Inokuma’s works in the Japan Society collection and the recently discovered Hirose Family Collection. \nInokuma’s Manhattan sojourn was shaped by meaningful connections with the American avant-garde: Jasper Johns\, Mark Rothko\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Alexander Calder\, David Smith\, Isamu Noguchi\, Yoko Ono\, John Cage\, Merce Cunningham\, and many others. Inokuma and his wife\, Fumiko\, also served as a social and cultural bridge between American and visiting Japanese artists and architects\, often hosting gatherings at their New York apartments. The exhibition features photographs\, film footage\, and ephemera documenting these artistic interactions. \nBy illuminating Inokuma’s little-known role in postwar American art history\, NYC Salon brings new insights into New York City’s mid-20th-century art world—both its collaborative artistic atmosphere\, and its vibrant international social scene \nTimed Tickets: $20 Nonmembers\, $15 Students and seniors \nGallery Exhibition Hours\n\nTuesdays-Fridays: 11 am-5 pm\n\n\nSaturdays & Sundays: noon-6 pm\n\n\nFree First Fridays: 5 pm-7 pm*\n\n\n*October 9\, 2026; November 6\, 2026; December 4\, 2026\, January 8\, 2027
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genichiro-inokumas-nyc-salon/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:An Eye for an Eye Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:An Eye for an Eye\nTanaz Eshaghian and Farzad Jafari\, 2025\, 84 minutes.\nIn Persian with English subtitles. \nAn Eye for an Eye is a documentary that unfolds like a real-life courtroom thriller that pulls you inside a justice system unlike any other — one where the fate of a life doesn’t rest with a judge\, but in the hands of a grieving family who can choose retribution or forgiveness. \nYears after killing her abusive husband in an act of self-defense\, Tahereh now faces execution unless she can pay the Diya — blood money demanded by her abuser’s family. With the clock ticking and public sympathy running low\, her son Mohsen is thrust into a desperate race against time to save his mother’s life\, turning to outside donors in a society where victims of domestic abuse are often met with silence — or scorn. \nDirected by Iranian-American filmmaker Tanaz Eshaghian\, the film unfolds with the intimacy of a family drama and the tension of a thriller\, asking a question that stays with you long after the credits: when forgiveness has a price\, what is a life worth? \nA discussion and Q&A with Director Tanaz Eshaghian will follow the screening.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/an-eye-for-an-eye-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Bad Words by Ríoghnach Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Where: New Design H.S.\, 350 Grand St.\, New York (Enter on Ludlow St.)\n\nDoors Open: 6:30PM\nEvent Starts: 7:00PM  \nABOUT THE BOOK \nA sharp and deeply felt debut about art\, ambition\, and the connections that both inspire and undo us. \nParker Navarro’s debut novel was meant to define his career – until critic Selina Chan’s blistering review made it the flop of the decade. Four years later\, his new book is his shot at redemption; for Selina\, reviewing him again is a professional risk she can’t refuse. When her second takedown ignites a viral feud\, both their fortunes shift overnight. But as the literary world feeds on their public sparring\, a quieter dialogue begins – one that challenges everything they thought they knew about success\, sincerity\, and each other. \nBoth incisive and tender\, Bad Words lays bare the costs of creation – the pull between ambition and integrity\, the vulnerability of being seen\, and the unexpected closeness that can grow in the space between critique and care. \nWhen words can make or break us\, how do you stay true to what matters most? \n“The rare kind of book I can’t believe doesn’t already exist . . . [a] clear\, clever voice and incisive social commentary elevate the book’s irresistible will-they-won’t-they romance to a once-in-a-lifetime read about truth\, art\, vulnerability\, and all the sticky places they intersect. BAD WORDS LEFT ME BUZZING.” – EMILY HENRY\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life \n“A genre-redefining romance that sets a thrilling new standard… Easily one of my favourites of the year\, if not the decade.” – Carley Fortune\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Perfect Storm \n“Full of blistering barbs\, incisive takedowns and searing gazes\, Bad Words is smart and propulsive.” – Mary H.K. Choi\, New York Times bestselling author of Pool House \n“Full of wit\, warmth\, and deliciously sharp observations on books and the people who love them… I didn’t want it to end.” – Stacey Yu\, author of Kitten \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nRíoghnach (pronounced ree-uh-nock) Robinson grew up in North Carolina\, studied economics at Kenyon College\, and now lives in New York City. Her books for young readers\, including Lambda Award finalist Come Home to My Heart\, are published under the pen name Riley Redgate. She has also written for WEBTOON and The Onion\, America’s Finest News Source. You can find her on Instagram at @rioghnachrobinson. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nAnna Maria Volkova lives and works in New York City. Personal family histories from within the former Soviet Union and the Middle East inform her writing\, as do her professional experiences. Raised in the Pacific Northwest\, she studied history and political science. Games is her debut novel.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-bad-words-by-rioghnach-robinson/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:COLORS OF KOREA: The Art of Bojagi
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)\, in collaboration with Bojagi Artist Jin Kyung Joung \, founder of RODAM\, presents COLORS OF KOREA: The Art of Bojagi\, a special hands-on workshop exploring the beauty\, creativity\, and everyday versatility of bojagi\, Korea’s traditional wrapping cloth. \nThrough the vibrant colors of saekdong\, the art of wrapping and knotting\, and the distinctive patchwork aesthetics of jogakbo\, participants will discover how Korea’s traditional textile culture combines beauty with practicality and continues to inspire contemporary life. \nFor centuries\, bojagi has been an integral part of everyday life in Korea\, used to wrap\, carry\, store\, and present everything from household objects to meaningful gifts. Beyond its practical purpose\, bojagi embodies a distinctly Korean sense of beauty—transforming a simple piece of fabric through color\, folding\, and knots while reflecting values of care\, thoughtfulness\, and resourcefulness. \nDuring the workshop\, Jin Kyung Joung will introduce participants to the cultural traditions and contemporary possibilities of bojagi through two creative\, hands-on activities. \nParticipants will first explore saekdong\, the vibrant multicolored fabric traditionally associated with Korean clothing and decorative arts. Using colorful saekdong-inspired bojagi\, they will learn wrapping and knotting techniques to transform a simple square of fabric into a beautiful and functional bojagi bag—no sewing required. \nThe workshop will then turn to jogakbo\, the Korean tradition of piecing together small pieces of fabric into harmonious compositions. Participants will select and arrange colorful fabric pieces to create their own jogakbo-inspired envelope\, discovering how even small remnants of fabric can be thoughtfully transformed into something beautiful and useful. \nThrough wrapping\, knotting\, arranging\, and creating\, participants will experience firsthand how traditional Korean textile culture continues to inspire contemporary creativity and everyday living. The workshop also highlights values deeply rooted in bojagi and jogakbo—the thoughtful use and reuse of materials\, creativity through simplicity\, and the discovery of new beauty through color and composition. \nNo previous experience is required\, and all materials will be provided. \nWorkshop Highlights \n\nDiscover the history and cultural significance of bojagi\nExplore the vibrant colors and beauty of saekdong\nLearn practical bojagi wrapping and knotting techniques\nCreate a saekdong-inspired bojagi bag\nDiscover the tradition and aesthetics of jogakbo\nDesign and create a jogakbo-inspired envelope using colorful fabric pieces\nExplore the connection between Korean textile traditions\, creativity\, reuse\, and contemporary life\n\nDATE & TIME:\n– Session #1: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 @ 11 AM\n– Session #2: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 @ 6 PM\n– Session #3: Thursday October 8\, 2026 @ 6 PM \nADMISSION: Free (Pre-registration required)\n   * Space is limited; advance registration is required.\n   * Due to limited capacity\, participants will be selected through a randomized lottery process. \nAbout the Instructor \nJin Kyung Joung is a bojagi artist and the CEO of RODAM Co.\, Ltd. She holds a master’s degree in Western Painting from Daegu University. Drawing on her background in painting\, she explores color\, composition\, and the expressive possibilities of fabric through her bojagi practice. \nHer work encompasses bojagi art exhibitions\, workshops\, and creative gift packaging for corporate events. She has presented bojagi exhibitions and workshops for Bentley VIP guests and taught bojagi art to Armani Beauty employees and customers. She has also developed Disney character merchandise in collaboration with 10×10 and worked with Nexon on character products. Her work and creative practice have been featured in Luxury magazine. \nThrough RODAM\, Joung explores how traditional Korean textiles can be reimagined as beautiful\, functional\, and meaningful objects for contemporary life\, from gift wrapping to bags and other everyday uses. In her workshops\, she shares the cultural meaning of bojagi alongside practical techniques\, inviting participants to discover the care\, creativity\, and versatility embodied in a simple piece of cloth. \nhttps://eng.rodam.co.kr/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/colors-of-korea-the-art-of-bojagi/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with William Bialosky
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission \nWhat lies beneath Chinatown? In this illustrated talk\, architect William Bialosky uncovers the remarkable story of Collect Pond\, the freshwater lake that once shaped the physical\, social\, and economic life of Lower Manhattan. \nFor two centuries\, Collect Pond supplied New York City with fresh water. But nearby industries polluted its shores\, and the city began burying the lake in 1802. The resulting unstable and undesirable ground made the land inexpensive\, helping determine who could afford to live there. Over time\, the former pond basin became Five Points and\, later\, part of one of America’s most vital immigrant neighborhoods\, Chinatown. \nBialosky traces this layered history from glacial ice and early Manhattan infrastructure to the formation of Five Points\, the growth of Chinatown\, and the excavations taking place today. Combining architecture\, geology\, and urban history\, the talk reveals how the landscape beneath a neighborhood can shape its future for generations. \nBialosky will also reflect on MOCA’s move from 70 Mulberry Street\, the former Public School 23\, to 215 Centre Street\, the former machine repair shop that artist and architect Maya Lin transformed into MOCA’s current home in 2009. As part of the architectural team\, Bialosky offers a firsthand perspective on the building’s transformation and its continuing place within the changing fabric of Chinatown. \nAbout William Bialosky \nWilliam Bialosky is a registered architect and Senior Principal of Bialosky New York\, Architects. He has practiced in Lower Manhattan since 1988 and holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University\, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. He has collaborated with the artist Maya Lin for nearly forty years\, and has spent much of his career on the adaptive reuse of nineteenth century buildings in SoHo and TriBeCa\, work that turns on understanding how a building was made and what its site will allow. Since 1990 he has taught design and construction at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont. His long interest in the history of Lower Manhattan\, and in how the ground beneath a building shapes what can be built on it\, led to the research behind this talk. He lives and works downtown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-william-bialosky/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,History
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | The Girl Who Became King by Melissa King
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nFrom award-winning chef\, author\, television personality\, and activist Melissa King comes an intimate\, captivating memoir about family\, food\, and finding her voice as a queer Chinese American chef \nEmbracing my love of food has empowered me to embrace every layer of who I am: my Chinese heritage\, my American upbringing\, and all the parts of me that felt too much and not enough. When I chose myself\, I set her free. Just me. The girl who became king. \nAs a kid\, Melissa King lived for the moment she would come from elementary school\, grab her prized Chinese meat cleaver\, and prepare dinner for her family. She already knew cooking was her future\, but she didn’t know how hard she’d have to fight to make that dream a reality. \nGrowing up\, King felt like she was stuck in a box that was only getting smaller. Her Shanghainese and Cantonese immigrant parents had certain expectations—none of which included going to culinary school or falling in love with women. American culture also dictated that kitchens were a man’s world. But trying to live by these rules felt like no life at all. \nDetermined to forge her own path\, she fought her way into the demanding world of Michelin-starred kitchens\, while discovering a home in the queer community. When she entered Top Chef as a reluctant contestant\, inspired by her grandmother’s advice to follow her heart\, she began embracing the flavors\, culture\, and parts of herself she had once forgotten. This journey of self-discovery through food leads her back to her parents\, where love creates room for their strengths and imperfections. \nIn this heartfelt memoir\, Melissa King shows that empowerment comes from embracing all the different ingredients that make up who you are\, and models the hard-won courage it takes to believe in yourself against the odds. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nMelissa King is a James Beard Award-winning chef\, author\, and television personality. She is the author of the cookbook Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen\, which won the 2026 James Beard Award. She is the winner and fan favorite of Bravo’s Top Chef: All Stars L.A. and holds the record for the most challenge wins in the show’s history. Known for her modern California Chinese cuisine\, she is a leading voice shaping conversations through food\, cultural storytelling\, and advocacy.  A queer Shanghainese Cantonese American\, she grew up in Los Angeles’s San Gabriel Valley. Her work has since taken her beyond the kitchen into television\, fashion\, and culture\, including hosting Tasting Wild for National Geographic\, curating the 2022 Met Gala menu\, and being featured in global campaigns for Levi’s and GAP. She lives in San Francisco.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-the-girl-who-became-king-by-melissa-king/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo
DESCRIPTION:Dungeon Books is excited to host Hugo Award-winning author @nghivowriting for the release of The Scarlet Ball\, an all-consuming tale of ballrooms and bloodshed that weds the Gilded Age with the Gothic vision of Guillermo del Toro. Joining Nghi in conversation is @readwithcindy\, author of The Secret World of Briar Rose! The evening will include a conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and photos. \n📅 Wednesday\, October 7\n📍 Welcome to Chinatown\, NYC \nRSVP required — limited spots. \nGeneral Admission Ticket includes book \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nNghi Vo is the bestselling author of the novels Siren Queen\, The Chosen and the Beautiful\, and The City in Glass\, as well as the acclaimed novellas of the Singing Hills Cycle\, which began with The Empress of Salt and Fortune. Her work has been nominated for the Nebula\, Locus\, and Lambda Literary Awards and the LA Times and Ursula K. Le Guin Prizes\, and has won the Crawford\, Ignyte\, and Hugo Awards. Born in Illinois\, she now lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. She believes in the ritual of lipstick\, the power of stories\, and the right to change your mind. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH\nCindy Pham is a queer Vietnamese-American author of The Secret World of Briar Rose\, an instant #1 New York Times\, USA Today\, and Indie Bestseller. Based in New York City\, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel\, Read With Cindy\, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books\, movie reactions\, and candid commentary. You can follow her across socials at @readwithcindy and readwithcindy.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-conversation-the-scarlet-ball-by-nghi-vo/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T101701Z
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SUMMARY:Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting Workshop: Chrysanthemum
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Sumi-e (Ink-painting) workshop for beginner and intermediate level \nThe theme for this class is the Chrysanthemum (kiku)\, one of the most beloved subjects in Japanese ink painting and a symbol of autumn and longevity. Students will learn to build the flower’s layered petals with soft\, graded washes\, then finish with the darker\, decisive strokes of the leaves and stem. It is an ideal subject for practicing the balance of light and dark that gives sumi-e its depth. \n\n\n\n“If we study Japanese art\, we see a man who is undoubtedly wise\, philosophic and intelligent\, who spends his time doing what? He studies a single blade of grass.” —Vincent van Gogh \nSumi-e\, also called Suibokuga\, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically an East Asian art\, it has been practiced for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity\, the painter’s character and personality come through in his/her work. In both viewing and creating\, Sumi-e is a very contemplative form of painting. \n\n\n\nIn this class at RESOBOX\, a Japanese cultural center in New York\, all students will start from the basics of ink-wash painting\, such as how to hold a brush. All materials such as ink\, brushes\, and calligraphy paper will be provided. No previous painting experience is required. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor \nAyakoh Furukawa (a.k.a Ayakoh Furukawa-Leonart) is a visual artist with a unique background who has mastered Japanese calligraphy and Western painting. She studied with Buddhist calligrapher Sougyu Kashimoto in Osaka\, Japan\, and is currently a member of the Metro New York Sumi-e Society. Besides the RESOBOX Sumi-e class\, she has taught at educational and cultural institutions such as Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School and the Japan Society Summer program. She moved to New York in 2000 and studied Asian Art History at Hunter College\, CUNY\, where she received her Master of Fine Art in Studio Art. Her paintings and drawings have been exhibited internationally. Her deep knowledge of both Western and Asian arts offers an enjoyable experience of the Japanese art of Sumi-e. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The class sign up deadline is 72 hours before the class begins. Cancellation after this period will NOT be refunded.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sumi-e-japanese-ink-painting-workshop-chrysanthemum/
LOCATION:RESOBOX East Village\, 91 East 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T233000
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SUMMARY:Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION:A comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees.\n\n\nAfter touring North America for the past four years with his solo show Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.\, for the first time ever\, Edward Yoo Pokropski is taking his show back to where it all began; Seoul\, Korea!  \nBefore he embarks\, he is performing two special send off shows in NYC. Come out and catch these special performances before the show is retired!  \nAbout the Show: \nA comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. Over the course of an hour and aided by visuals ranging from family photos to images of Superman\, Edward answers all the questions he gets about being adopted. \nCase 84 has toured in NYC\, Philly\, Toronto\, Ithaca\, Boston\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, Minneapolis\, LA\, Austin\, Houston and San Fran. Case 84 is a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity\, complex family dynamics\, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly\, introspective\, and also painful moments in the show. As Edward’s journey unfolds\, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him\, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery. This show is a love letter to adoptees and an invitation to learn more. \nAbout Edward: \nEdward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for NBCUniversal/Peacock Brand and Promotions. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest\, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the country. \nTo learn more about Edward and his show check out his feature with Korean American Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBTw3JKUr8k
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/case-84-adopted-in-the-u-s-a-3/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260912T005317Z
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SUMMARY:Allegra
DESCRIPTION:Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch conjures a fantasy Japanese American court dance where history presses against memory\, and memory against imagination. Drawing from family oral history and years of research in the United States and Japan\, ballet stages give way to temple grounds\, barren foothills\, army barracks\, and the stench of empty horse stables. Benjamin’s Allegra turns to Bugaku\, an ancient dance form whose roots stretch across Persia\, India\, China\, Korea\, and Japan. In postwar US-Japan relations\, performances of Bugaku inspired multiple collaborations with New York City Ballet\, including George Balanchine’s own Bugaku ballet. These histories converge through a Japanese American lens anchored by the aftermath of the camps in World War II. Benjamin and his ensemble\, Jessica Cook\, Lai Yi Ohlsen\, Glenn Potter-Takata\, and Nami Yamamoto\, bring these collective memories to life. \nPerformances will be accompanied by additional programming across New York City. Schedule to be announced.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/allegra/
LOCATION:New York Live Arts\, 219 West 19 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260928T182542Z
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Saint Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo\, Louisiana\, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States\, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry\, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo\, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry as a medium to learn about St. Malo while also analyzing and evaluating outsider accounts of Saint Malo to unearth the truth of the settlement. Educators will leave the workshop with new historical insights and classroom-ready activities to teach about Asian Americans’ enduring role in shaping the United States. Perfect for lessons on immigration\, colonization\, and early American life\, this session sheds light on an important yet often overlooked chapter of our shared past. \nFacilitators: Rachael Richard\, TAAS Ambassador \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rediscovering-saint-malo-the-first-permanent-asian-american-settlement-3/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T000404Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Asia
DESCRIPTION:TASTE OF ASIA IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND CULINARY CELEBRATION – NOW IN ITS 5TH YEAR – THAT HONORS THE RICHNESS OF ASIAN CUISINE AND ITS POWER TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. \n\n\n\n\nHosted in beautiful Madison Square Park\, this unforgettable night features more than 40 of New York’s top restaurants serving the best Asian-inspired dishes in the city. Taste of Asia continues to be a vibrant celebration of how food can unite\, delight\, and bridge cultures across our city. \nApex for Youth is a New York City-based organization that empowers Asian American youth from low-income and immigrant backgrounds to unlock their potential and a world of possibility. Through transformative relationships\, activities that nurture their interests\, and supportive services responding to their needs\, our youth develop the confidence to chart a vision for their future and the resources to help them get there.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taste-of-asia/
LOCATION:Madison Square Park\, 11 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T012603Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \n\nIn this dazzling debut\, Stegner Fellow Jemimah Wei explores the formation and dissolution of family bonds in a story of ambition and sisterhood in turn-of-the-millennium Singapore. \nBefore Arin\, Genevieve Yang was an only child. Living with her parents and grandmother in a single-room flat in working-class Bedok\, Genevieve is saddled with an unexpected sibling when Arin appears\, the shameful legacy of a grandfather long believed to be dead. As the two girls grow closer\, they must navigate the intensity of life in a place where the urgent insistence on achievement demands constant sacrifice. Knowing that failure is not an option\, the sisters learn to depend entirely on one another as they spurn outside friendships\, leisure\, and any semblance of a social life in pursuit of academic perfection and passage to a better future. \nWhen a stinging betrayal violently estranges Genevieve and Arin\, Genevieve must weigh the value of ambition versus familial love\, home versus the outside world\, and allegiance to herself versus allegiance to the people who made her who she is. In the story of a family and its contention with the roiling changes of our rapidly modernizing\, winner-take-all world\, The Original Daughter is a major literary debut\, rife with emotional clarity and searing social insight. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nJemimah Wei was born and raised in Singapore and splits her time between Singapore and the United States. She is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree\, is a winner of the William Van Dyke Short Story Prize\, and formerly held the Wallace Stegner Fellowship and Felipe P. De Alba Fellowship at Stanford University and Columbia University\, respectively. Her highly anticipated debut novel\, The Original Daughter\, debuted at #1 on The Straits Times bestseller list and is a Good Morning America Book Club pick and a New York Times Editors’ Choice. The Original Daughter is a Country Award Winner of the Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award\, was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award\, and was named a Best Book of Spring by TIME\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Elle\, Vogue\, and more. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nVanessa Chan is the Malaysian author of the internationally bestselling novel THE STORM WE MADE\, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick\, BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick\, New York Times Editors’ Choice\, and named best book of the year by NPR\, Amazon\, Elle\, Goodreads\, and more — about the unlikeliest of spies — a discontent mother and wife in 1930s British Malaya who\, in becoming a spy for the Japanese\, unwittingly ushers in the most violent war her country has ever seen. The Storm We Made has been translated into more than twenty languages worldwide.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-the-original-daughter-by-jemimah-wei/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:Gather Around My Table with Kay Chun
DESCRIPTION:Where does a great recipe come from? For Kay Chun\, it’s all about inspiration. And to a lifelong New Yorker\, inspiration is all around. Drawing from a global pantry of ingredients—the Korean influences she grew up with and the many flavors that have shaped her—she shares fresh yet familiar dishes the whole family will love in her debut cookbook\, Gather Around My Table. \nIn her conversation with Eric Kim\, Kay Chun will discuss her career and her debut cookbook.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gather-around-my-table-with-kay-chun/
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:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T204945Z
CREATED:20260927T204715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T204945Z
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SUMMARY:Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 8 at 4 PM PT/6 PM CT/7 PM ET for Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy! \nThis workshop presents history and lesson plans covering key topics\, including nursing shortages after the Spanish-American War\, U.S. colonization & early Filipino immigration\, the Immigration Act of 1965 & the influx of nurses\, and finally Filipino American nurses during COVID-19. Participants will be given lesson plan walkthroughs\, activities\, and teaching resources to take back to their classrooms and schools. \nLaura Ouk\, a Cambodian American educator based in Chicago\, was born in Paris after her family fled from the Khmer Rouge regime. Her family later resettled in Chicago. She earned a BA in Educational Studies from Denison University and a MAT in Special Education from Relay School of Education. As the visiting inclusive education director for the Illinois State Board of Education and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, she champions inclusive educational practices with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Laura played a pivotal role in advocating for the TEAACH Act and continues to support its implementation. She is also a curriculum writer for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum\, launching in California during the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally\, Laura serves as the board president of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and as a board member for the Cambodian Association of Illinois.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipino-american-nurses-history-challenges-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T201500
DTSTAMP:20260927T193038Z
CREATED:20260927T193038Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Jazz x Victor Lin Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Victor Lin Trio brings the enchanting melodies of Studio Ghibli and other classic anime to The Red Pavilion for a night of live music! Experience the magic of your favorite themes performed live\, from The Legend of Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke to Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle\, and beyond. Let the music transport you—and prepare to be Spirited Away. \nThe Victor Lin Trio was formed at The Red Pavilion in early 2025 as a return to the stage for pianist and violinist Dr. Victor Lin\, marking his first dedicated performance project in over 20 years. A Taiwanese-American musician and a longtime advocate for AAPI representation in the arts and industry\, Lin brings his decades of experience as an educator at Columbia University and the Stanford Jazz Workshop into sharp focus with this explosive new ensemble. Featuring bassist Julian Wittich and drummer Ian Wacksman—two rising stars in the NYC jazz scene—the trio is known for its electrifying energy\, lightning-fast musical choreography\, and cinematic reimaginings of Studio Ghibli soundtracks. A signature act at The Red Pavilion\, the trio is slated to release its first EP in fall 2025. \nDoors 6:30pm / Show 7pm / Walk-ins welcome\nAll events are 21+\, and a valid physical ID is required for entry. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/studio-ghibli-jazz-x-victor-lin-trio-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260927T174558Z
CREATED:20260927T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174558Z
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SUMMARY:Inter-grant Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Inter-grant Festival is a three-night celebration highlighting the vibrant work of Inter-grant artists through visual art\, live performance\, film\, and dialogue. Every evening offers a fully dynamic experience; starting with a pre-show art sale\, continuing into live performances and docuseries film screenings\, and closing with an artist-led post-show discussion. \nFestival Program\nPre-Show Art Sale:\n• Bead works by Ibrahima Sidibe \nDocuseries Screenings:\n• Eiko Otake — Directed by Ankita Sharma\n• Ximena Garnica — Directed by Akane Little and Benja Thompson\n(Presented with support from the Mobile Dance Film Association) \nPerformance & Discussion Schedule\n• Live Performances: Marie Lloyd Paspe | Preeti Vasudevan\n• Post-Show Discussion: Facilitated by Leah Tubbs
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/inter-grant-festival/
LOCATION:Arts on Site\, 12 St Marks Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260905T024419Z
CREATED:20260905T024251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T024419Z
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SUMMARY:Waves of Korean Contemporary Dance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York & White Wave Young Soon Kim Dance Company \nFriday\, October 9 & Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 at 7:30 PM\nKorean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street\, New York\, NY 10016) \nAdmission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)\n* RSVP will open on 9/16 at noon\n* RSVP and seating are on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. \nCONTENT ADVISORY: This performance contains scenes involving nudity as part of its artistic expression. Audience discretion is advised.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/waves-of-korean-contemporary-dance/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260927T175027Z
CREATED:20260927T175027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T175027Z
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SUMMARY:Move to Change
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Move to Change centers Ujima: the Kwanzaa principle of building and maintaining the community together. The festival brings 14 BIPOC choreographers & dance companies and six dance filmmakers together to explore how movement can create connection\, illuminate lived experiences\, and imagine what becomes possible when we work collectively. \nDANCE THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/move-to-change/
LOCATION:Speyer Hall @ University Settlement\, 184 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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