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SUMMARY:2024 American Electorate Voter Poll AAPI Findings Briefing
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 13\, at 4:00 p.m. ET\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will join pollsters in hosting a virtual briefing to unpack how and why Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Americans voted in the 2024 election and what this means moving forward based on data from the 2024 American Electorate Voter Poll conducted by the African American Research Collaborative and BSP Research\, which surveyed over 1\,800 AAPI voters. \nDuring the briefing\, pollsters and experts will share an in-depth analysis of the specific policy concerns shared by AAPI voters and outline the current projects and resources from Advancing Justice – AAJC and TAAF. These findings are informed by critical oversamples of AAPI voters nationally and in key states with significant AAPI populations that paint a more complete and accurate picture of their vote choices and motivations in this election–and what that means for 2025 and beyond.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2024-american-electorate-voter-poll-aapi-findings-briefing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Asian American Career Lessons - Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
DESCRIPTION:“Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend the thirty-ninth Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event. This will be a new program under the title of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons” where we will feature experts who will conduct tutorials on various topics related to how individuals can overcome Asian American Career Ceiling Obstacles. \nOur first Master Class will be on the topic of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes” and will feature two executives who will provide a tutorial. \nOur two instructors will be Fred Hassan\, former CEO of two large pharmaceutical companies\, Pharmacia and Schering Plough\, and now a director at Warburg Pincus and Buck Gee\, former Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit\, Cisco and Committee of 100 member. \nWe have purposely selected instructors who were successful in their corporate leadership careers\, but can speak freely about the career challenges in their corporate lives because they are now retired and can give candid advice. In addition\, both instructors have been successful mentors to help others succeed. \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. After the conclusion of the fireside chat\, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. The webinar will be held on December 13\, 2024 from 4:00 pm Eastern Time to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-12-13-2024.eventbrite.com \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,\nCommittee of 100 \n  \n  \nCommittee of 100\nAsian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nDecember 13\, 2024 Webcast \n▦ Topic: “ Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes” \n▦ Speakers: Fred Hassan\, Former CEO of Pharmacia and Schering Plough \nBuck Gee\, Former Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit\, Cisco \n▦ Moderator: Peter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 ▦ Time: 4:00 pm Eastern Time \n  \nDuring this webcast\, our two instructors will briefly summarize their careers\, but will focus on providing advice and lessons to the audience on how to overcome bias and stereotypes in corporate America. They will cite examples from their own careers and their observations about other Asian Americans that they have worked with or mentored. \n  \nThe master class will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative. The webinar will be one hour long. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last ten minutes of the webinar. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-12-13-2024.eventbrite.com \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nFRED HASSAN \nFORMER CHAIR & CEO \nPHARMACIA\, SCHERING-PLOUGH \nFred Hassan has been associated with Warburg Pincus since 2009 as a Managing Director and presently serves as an advisor with the title of Director. In addition to Health Care as his core focus\, he serves as an advisory resource across the firm. His 4 public company boards include BridgeBio\, Cocrystal\, EyePoint\, and Precigen. Fred Hassan is the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Schering-Plough. Prior to joining Schering-Plough in April 2003\, Hassan was Chairman and CEO of Pharmacia Corporation – a company that was formed in March 2000 because of the merger of Monsanto and Pharmacia and Upjohn. \n  \nHassan joined Pharmacia & Upjohn as CEO in 1997. Previously\, Hassan was EVP of Wyeth\, with responsibility for its pharmaceutical and medical products businesses. He was elected to Wyeth’s Board of Directors in 1995. Earlier in his career\, Hassan spent 17 years with Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (now Novartis) and headed its U.S. pharmaceuticals business. Hassan received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology at the University of London and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Hassan has chaired significant pharmaceutical industry organizations including The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA). Hassan also chairs the selection committee for the CEO of the Year – the 23 and 24 honorees being Bastian (Delta) and Su (AMD) respectively. In 2014\, a CNBC panel named Hassan to a list of those who have had the most profound impact on the world of business in the previous quarter century. \n  \nBUCK J. GEE \nFORMER VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF DATA CENTER BUSINESS UNIT OF CISCO \n  \nBuck Gee retired in 2008 from Cisco Systems\, where he was Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Business Unit. He joined Cisco with its 2004 acquisition of Andiamo Systems where Mr. Gee was President and CEO. \nIn 2010\, he co-founded the Advanced Leadership Program for Asian American Executives\, an executive education program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has published several Ascend Foundation research papers on the Asian glass ceiling and has written opinion pieces on that issue for the Harvard Business Review\, New York Times\, San Jose Mercury\, and KQED public television. \nHe is an Executive Advisor to Ascend\, the largest national network of Asian American professionals. He is board president of the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and serves on the advisory board of the Asia Society/Northern California and the advisory board of the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute. \nPreviously\, he held management positions in engineering\, marketing\, and business development at Hewlett Packard\, National Semiconductor\, 3Com\, Crescendo Communications\, Com21\, and Iospan Wireless. He has also taught computer and electrical engineering courses at Stanford University and Howard University. He holds BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. \n  \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceiling Initiative: \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is a board member of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, a leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n  \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 35 years ago.\nThe Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community;\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China.\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n  \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China Relations\n28 West 44th Street\nSuite 1014\nNew York\, NY 10036\nT: (212) 371-6565 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-lessons-overcoming-bias-and-stereotypes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:CU Civic Conversation with Letitia James\, New York State Attorney General
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Union Civic Conversation with Letitia James\, New York State Attorney General \nMODERATED BY: \nJohn Avlon\, Author; Senior Political Analyst\, and Anchor\, CNN \nHybrid event \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cu-civic-conversation-with-letitia-james-new-york-state-attorney-general/
LOCATION:King + Spaulding\, 1185 Ave of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Interview,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Music: MOCA PERFORMS – Heteroglossia\, Day 1 -Shinya Lin
DESCRIPTION:Museum of Chinese in America’s 2024-2025 Performing-Artist-In-Residence program welcomes a cohort of 5 performing artists to generate a theme-based project. This year’s theme\, Heteroglossia\, encourages the resident artists to explore the construct of identity based on their particular lifestyles and cultures. \n“MOCA Performs – Heteroglossia” will present the resident artists’ works-in-progress. In this presentation\, resident artists will share the vision for their projects and present a draft of the project. Audience will have the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with the resident artists on the projects\, and learn about the cultural significance behind each of resident artists’ works. \nIn this performance\, Performer-Composer-Improviser SHINYA LIN will present a music project\, New Music City. This project draws inspiration from the concept of Ubiquitous Music\, aiming to offer the public an altered experience of the ordinary. The goal is to reflect on how we typically experience sounds\, cultivating a deeper awareness of auditory experiences in contemporary society—an inseparable element of daily life and cultural intricacy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-moca-performs-heteroglossia-day-1-shinya-lin/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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SUMMARY:APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series:  Asian Americans in Hip Hop and Movement (4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series\, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars. \nIn this webinar\, we will be joined by Dr. grace shinhae jun who will share her expertise on Asian American history\, representation\, and activism through hip hop and movement. Dr. grace will discuss the importance of building solidarity through dance and hip hop. \ngrace shinhae jun Ph.D.\, MFA. is a mother\, wife\, artist\, scholar\, organizer\, and mover who creates and educates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. A child of a South Korean immigrant\, a North Korean refugee\, and Hip Hop culture\, she values a movement practice that is infused with historical and contextual education to enrich the corporeal experience in her classes. grace also directs bkSOUL\, an award-winning performance company that merges together movement\, poetry\, and live music. She is a founding core member of Asian Solidarity Collective\, a grassroots organization committed to expanding Asian American social justice consciousness\, condemning anti-Blackness\, and building solidarity for collective liberation and co-conspires with the artists and healers of Street Dance Activism. grace received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and her PhD in Drama and Theatre through the joint doctoral program at UCSD/UCI. Her scholarship includes publications in the Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies\, the International Association for the Study of Popular Music Journal\, and she is the co-editor for Dance Studies Association’s 2022 ​​Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies “Cyber-Rock: A Virtual Hip Hop Listening Cypher.” grace is an Assistant Professor of Dance at San Diego City College where she also serves on the Sankofa Social Justice & Education Conference committee\, is an educator with transcenDANCE Youth Arts\, and a lecturer at UC San Diego where she was the recipient of the 2022/2023 Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apida-hip-hop-scholars-webinar-series-asian-americans-in-hip-hop-and-movement-4-of-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T201500
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SUMMARY:Drag Comedy Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of hilarious comedy and dazzling cabaret performance by the one and only British Asian beauty Lady Bushra!\n\n\nLive laugh comedy? Want something different? Love British humor? Then get ready to be in stiches as the ICONIC BBC New Comedy Award shortlisted drag comedian Lady Bushra brings you a comedy night like no other!\n  \n⭐ “Dazzling!” – LA Times \n⭐ “Drag Royalty” – Theatre Reviews North \n⭐ “Talented performer. .. a sensation”• Telegraph and Argus \n⭐ “The OG Bradford bad girl” – Manchester Evening News \n  \nPlayed by Amir Dean\, Lady Bushra’s drag persona is ‘Vicky Pollard meets Bollywood’. Known for her razor-sharp and quick-witted humor Lady Bushra has amassed a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content has been viewed globally over 35 million times. \n  \nSince 2022\, this British Asian beauty has been touring the UK and parts of Europe with his often sold out\, solo show ‘Drag Comedy Cabaret’. Now stationed in New York\, expect to see a well-dressed\, traditional beauty perform standup comedy but with a musical twist…all from a British South Asian perspective! \nThe Details: \n\nDate: Saturday 12th December\nTime: 7:00PM – 8:15PM\nVenue: The Laurie Beechman Theatre\, New York City\nTickets: $25 ($25 food/beverage minimum)\n\n  \nThe legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre will be our venue for this event\, who will be happy to serve you with their fabulous food and drink concoctions in a cabaret style setting. $25 food/beverage minimum per guest. \nLady Bushra in Action! \nInstagram: @lady.bushra\nFor any questions email: enquiries@ladybushra.com \n  \nSee you all then!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/drag-comedy-cabaret/
LOCATION:Laurie Beechman Theater\, 407 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:Not Your Model Minority Movie: How Asian & Asian American Cinema Got Real
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Samuel Jamier will dive into how the rise of Asian cinema is making waves that reach all the way to Asian American filmmaking.\n\n\nFrom Parasite to Everything Everywhere All at Once\, Asian and Asian American cinema are having more than just a moment—they’re transforming the landscape of the film world. The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to a nuanced\, provocative conversation with Dr. Samuel Jamier\, President and Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF). Known for shaking up the world of Asian cinema\, Jamier has played a transformative role in putting Japanese\, Korean and Chinese films and filmmakers on the global radar\, spotlighting their critical and box-office successes. \nIn this talk\, Jamier will dive into how the rise of Asian cinema is making waves that reach all the way to Asian American filmmaking\, setting off a ripple effect that’s rewriting expectations—and\, frankly\, stealing the spotlight. \nJamier will explore what “Asian American cinema” even means today\, unpacking the quiet disappearance of the hyphen in “Asian-American.” Small change? Maybe. But it speaks volumes about shifting identity\, moving from a split between “Asian” and “American” to a more fluid\, self-determined identity—one that says\, “we’re not here to be pinned down.” Jamier will also tackle the risk of essentializing Asian American film\, championing a more complex view that resists tidy labels. \nTracing a path from the mythic Bruce Lee to the genre-bending Parasite\, the Oscar-winning Minari\, and the fresh territory of Dìdi\, Jamier will map out the converging worlds of Asian and Asian American cinema—two movements that spark off each other\, diverge\, and ultimately expand what we think cinema can be. He’ll also get into the gritty realities that Asian American filmmakers face and share his vision for a future where media doesn’t just represent but empowers\, challenging audiences and shaping cultural narratives in real time. The conversation will be moderated by Yifan Wu\, MOCA’s Director of Programs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/not-your-model-minority-movie-how-asian-asian-american-cinema-got-real/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Gefilte Fish to Chop Suey: The History of Kosher Chinese Food in New York City
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Museum at Eldridge Street cordially invite you to a virtual seminar with Judaic Studies scholar Shiyong Lu on the history of kosher Chinese food in New York City. \nThe debate over the Jewish craze for Chinese food erupted in the New York Yiddish press in the 1920s. For commentators who considered food an embodiment of identity\, whether Jewish immigrants and their children stayed with gefilte fish or turned to chop suey indicated what kinds of values they held most dear. Once it became clear that this fervor for Chinese food was here to stay\, New York Jews in the late twentieth century sought to bridge the divide by incorporating Chinese cooking styles into traditional Jewish cuisine. With assistance from Chinese food purveyors\, they fashioned a new phenomenon\, kosher Chinese cuisine\, and pioneered efforts to popularize it. \nKosher Chinese restaurants and cookbooks soon became a specialty of New York City\, emulated by Jewish communities across the country and overseas. By confidently making Chinese food kosher\, New York Jews showed the vitality of American Jewish identity\, that being Jewish never conflicted with enjoying what their American home has to offer. Join NYU researcher and doctoral candidate Shiyong Lu as we explore this fascinating history in anticipation of the holiday season. \nPhoto Credit: Shutterstock: Brent Hofacker
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gefilte-fish-to-chop-suey-the-history-of-kosher-chinese-food-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000
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SUMMARY:Radio Free Afghanistan: A Conversation with Saad Mohseni and Sophie Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking talk around Afghanistan’s evolving identity\, the impact of tech amid isolation\, and a path for its future.\n\n\nAsia Society and Rest of World invite you to join a thought-provoking conversation between Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni and Rest of World founder Sophie Schmidt\, celebrating the release of his new memoir Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul. \nSaad’s firsthand account provides a rare insider’s perspective on the recent history of Afghanistan and the role of independent media. With the return of the Taliban and shifting US priorities abroad\, his story is more timely and important than ever. This discussion will explore Afghanistan’s evolving identity\, the impact of technology amid increasing isolation\, and the role of global actors in shaping its future. \n  \n5:30 pm Discussion and Q&A \n6:30 pm Reception \n  \nThis event is invitation only. Please contact Rest of World if you would like to bring additional guests. \nSaad Mohseni was born in London to Afghan parents in 1966 and lived in Japan\, Australia\, Uzbekistan\, and Pakistan before returning to Kabul in 2002 after the U.S. invasion. He is the co-founder\, chairman\, and executive officer of Moby Group\, Afghanistan’s largest media company and has brought top-tier news and media content to emerging markets for the past two decades. He was named an Asia Game Changer by the Asian Society and in 2011 was one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” Mohseni serves on board of the International Crisis Group and is a member of the International Advisor Council for the Middle East Institute. He lives in London and Dubai. \nSophie Schmidt is the founder and publisher of Rest of World. Sophie began her career in the Middle East with Afghanistan’s Moby Media Group\, and subsequently worked in technology and politics across the UK\, China\, the UAE\, South Africa\, and Myanmar. Prior to founding Rest of World in 2019\, she held public policy and communications roles at Uber\, in both their San Francisco HQ and European offices. She was named a 2024 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/radio-free-afghanistan-a-conversation-with-saad-mohseni-and-sophie-schmidt/
LOCATION:Rest of World HQ\, 101 Greenwich Street\, 15th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opera: Pauchi Sasaki Presents ARTEMIS
DESCRIPTION:The New Latin Wave brings their popular Latine Composers Showcase to the Atrium for four nights only with some of New York’s most unique Latine voices. Composer-performer\, Latina-Japanese\, Pauchi Sasaki presents another installment of her opera ARTEMIS\, a multi-year project inspired by NASA’s program to bring the first woman to the Moon’s surface in 2026. Known for her interdisciplinary approach\, integrating musical composition with multimedia performance\, new technologies\, and self-designed instruments\, Pauchi explores the relationship and tensions between the female body\, metal\, technology\, futurism and power. ARTEMIS aims to celebrate and bring light to this milestone in women’s history in our pursuit of knowledge and new discoveries. This opera is envisioned as a transcultural coven\, a rite of passage where the voices of women from all cultures and times resonate and are amplified. \n\nPhoto by Musuk Nolte\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with New Latin Wave
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opera-pauchi-sasaki-presents-artemis/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center\, 1887 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T230000
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SUMMARY:Music: Chloe Flower
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower‘s holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star\, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors in front of the President of the United States as she is accompanying the likes of Cardi B. Beyond a litany of unforgettable performances\, she has released original music at a prolific pace in between composing for films\, television series\, and major brand campaigns. Simultaneously\, she has earned widespread recognition for her efforts to fight human trafficking and support music education. As a powerful force in music\, she maintains complete creative control\, directing every aspect of her vision.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-chloe-flower/2024-12-11/2/
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T213000
DTSTAMP:20241209T034729Z
CREATED:20241202T034736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T034729Z
UID:10000388-1733947200-1733952600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Cold War Memories and Asian American Poetry
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how Asian Amer. subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia.\n\n\nCold War Memories and Asian American Poetry\nIn this session we will explore how Asian American subjectivity is conditioned by histories and ongoing realities of U.S. imperialism in Asia. Focusing in particular on the long afterlives of U.S. militarism in Korea and Southeast Asia from 1945-1975\, we will read and discuss four short poems by contemporary Asian American writers of Korean\, Vietnamese\, Hmong\, and Lao descent\, all of whom grapple with intergenerational memories of imperial violence in their homelands. This session will involve discussion among participants. \nOur instructor\, Adhy Kim (He/They)\, is an assistant professor in the Literatures in English Department and Asian American Studies Program at Cornell University. They are broadly interested in how Asian/American literature intersects with multiple imperial histories across Asia\, the Pacific\, and North America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cold-war-memories-and-asian-american-poetry/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241202T172902Z
CREATED:20241202T172148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172902Z
UID:10000391-1733947200-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Tsuru for Solidarity's National Call to Action Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a meeting regarding the incoming administration’s plans to use the armed forces to round up\, mass incarcerate\, and deport millions of immigrants using the Japanese American incarceration as their blueprint. Join Tsuru for Solidarity for a Japanese American National Call to Action Meeting on Wednesday\, December 11th at 5pm PT/8pm ET! \nTsuru for Solidarity was founded on the principle that our community will not stand by while other communities are targeted\, as our people were during WWII. Now is the time to join our movement for resistance. You can support in both big and small ways! \nPlease register in advance for this meeting on zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlce-vqjwsH92HoovOFDU085C5b-qos2Ew After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tsuru-for-solidaritys-national-call-to-action-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20241210T114559Z
CREATED:20241210T114559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T114559Z
UID:10000453-1733943600-1733949000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Music: Chloe Flower
DESCRIPTION:Come spend the evening listening to Chloe Flower‘s holiday hits from her album Chloe Hearts Christmas!Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st century star\, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms. She has distinguished herself as a powerhouse performer equally at home on stage at the Kennedy Center Honors in front of the President of the United States as she is accompanying the likes of Cardi B. Beyond a litany of unforgettable performances\, she has released original music at a prolific pace in between composing for films\, television series\, and major brand campaigns. Simultaneously\, she has earned widespread recognition for her efforts to fight human trafficking and support music education. As a powerful force in music\, she maintains complete creative control\, directing every aspect of her vision.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/music-chloe-flower/2024-12-11/1/
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTSTAMP:20241125T104132Z
CREATED:20241125T104132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T104132Z
UID:10000371-1733943600-1733947200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinar Series Filipino and Black Shared Resistance in Music: From the Blues Through Hip Hop (3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Education Projector for our workshop series\, APIDA Hip Hop Scholars Webinars.\nIn this webinar\, we will be joined by Dr. Melvin Villaver\, Jr. to discuss Filipino and Black communities and their shared resistance in music.\nFilipinos and Black Americans have historically performed solidarity through music. From the early histories of Filipino labor ports to the rise of Filipinos in hip hop\, Black music has been a transformative space for Filipino musicians to resist colonial logics and thrive in Western society. Join us to learn more about the shared resistance of Filipino and Black Americans in music from the Blues through Hip Hop. \nMelvin Earl Villaver\, Jr. is a Hip Hop artist and scholar\, honing his expertise in both Blues Epistemology and music production. He earned his Ph.D. in American Studies from Purdue University in August 2023 and currently serves as an Assistant Professor\, jointly appointed in Audio Technology and Global Black Studies at Clemson University. With nearly two decades of experience in music production and songwriting\, Dr. Villaver rigorously blends the practical nuances of Black musical technical skill with the rich theoretical and historical foundations of Black music studies in his research and teaching.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apida-hip-hop-scholars-webinar-series-filipino-and-black-shared-resistance-in-music-from-the-blues-through-hip-hop-3-of-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241130T124411Z
CREATED:20241130T123639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T124411Z
UID:10000386-1733940000-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Chinese Banquet Dinner to Benefit Immigrant Social Services
DESCRIPTION:The Immigrant Social Services Benefit Dinner is our signature fundraising event for the year. The funds raised will support our work to care for\, invest in\, and build up community in Chinatown and the Lower East Side–- from our work with students in afterschool programs\, our engagement activities with immigrant parents\, seniors\, local educators and artists\, our leadership on substance misuse prevention via the stewardship of the Chinatown360° Coalition to hiring home-grown young adults as staff members to work and serve in the community. \nThis year’s theme is Co-Creating Possibilities for the Chinatown Community and we are honored to celebrate distinguished community leaders\, who exemplify a standard of excellence and community spirit which we\, at ISS\, strive to achieve: Po-Ling Ng\, CPC Assistant Executive Director and Open Door Senior Center Director William Wang\, AVP Asian Market Development\, Healthfirst Casey Chan\, the first Chinese American female firefighter in the FDNY and Sarinya Srisakul\, the first Asian American female firefighter in the FDNY Bloom Li\, actor With performances by Kiwanis Club for Community Care NYC Lion Dance Troupe and Stuyvesant Music Outreach League. \nFunds raised from this event will support our work with students\, elders\, and multi-generational families to access their own strength and thrive despite the barriers they face.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-banquet-dinner-to-benefit-immigrant-social-services/
LOCATION:House of Joy\, 28 Pell Street\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTSTAMP:20241206T004523Z
CREATED:20241125T073022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T004523Z
UID:10000363-1733936400-1733940000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:From Past Prejudice to Present Policy: The Impact of Land Ownership Exclusion Laws on Diverse Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Committee of 100 and APA Justice for an insightful discussion on the troubling resurgence of alien land laws — historically discriminatory policies that are reemerging in state legislatures across the U.S. Originally designed to prevent non-citizens\, particularly those from AAPI communities\, from owning property\, these laws are now being reframed as safeguards to national resources. We will discuss whether these laws properly address national security concerns or whether they are merely a pretext that infringes upon civil rights and liberties under the guise of protection. \nOur panel of legal experts and advocates will delve into the history of alien land laws\, examine their renewed impact on vulnerable communities and discuss key cases\, including a bill recently introduced in Florida. Whether you’re a policymaker\, legal professional\, journalist\, or concerned citizen\, this event is essential for anyone committed to upholding justice and equity in America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-past-prejudice-to-present-policy-the-impact-of-land-ownership-exclusion-laws-on-diverse-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20241210T204653Z
CREATED:20241210T201642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T204653Z
UID:10000462-1733929200-1733932800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Embracing Balance and Meaning During the Holidays & New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for December LEAP Connect session with Israa Nasir. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of the holiday season or the pressure to “start strong” in the New Year? Join us for an empowering workshop that tackles the cycle of toxic productivity—the relentless drive to always do more—and learn how to embrace balance\, intentionality\, and meaningful living during this festive yet challenging time. \nLed by Israa Nasir\, psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World that Always Demands More\, this session will help you: \n\nIdentify the signs and impact of toxic productivity\, especially during the holidays.\nShift from overcommitting and perfectionism to intentional\, values-driven living.\nLearn practical tools to set boundaries\, embrace imperfection\, and create space for rest and joy.\nReflect on your year and craft a meaningful vision for the New Year without falling into the “all-or-nothing” trap.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/embracing-balance-and-meaning-during-the-holidays-new-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000
DTSTAMP:20241210T074231Z
CREATED:20241210T074231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T074231Z
UID:10000446-1733925600-1734015600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Regarding Repatriation: Museums and Native Communities Today
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about the 2024 revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)\, including its effects on museums and Native communities featuring Danyelle Means\, Director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe\, NM and co-curator of the Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center’s (KHC) 2019-20 exhibition\, Survivance and Sovereignty on Turtle Island: Engaging with Contemporary Native American Art. \nPhoto Credit: Shutterstock / Tammy Kelly
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/regarding-repatriation-museums-and-native-communities-today-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20241210T075634Z
CREATED:20241210T075634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T075634Z
UID:10000447-1733904000-1733950800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Martial Law Implications for South Korea and the U.S.-Korea Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program that explores recent political events in South Korea\, including a brief history of martial law in Korea\, the events leading up to the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s decision to invoke Martial Law\, the National Assembly’s counter-action\, and the long term consequences of the episode. How will this affect Korea’s domestic politics\, the U.S.-ROK Alliance relationship\, and inter-Korean relations? The expert panel includes Michelle Ye Hee Lee\, Tokyo bureau chief for The Washington Post\, covering Japan and the Koreas\, and Aram Hur\, the Kim Koo Chair in Korean Studies and Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Fletcher School\, Tufts University\, in conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado and policy program officer Chelsie Alexandre.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/martial-law-implications-for-south-korea-and-the-u-s-korea-relationship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T220000
DTSTAMP:20241205T224237Z
CREATED:20241202T052921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T224237Z
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SUMMARY:What Is Cultural Appropriation?
DESCRIPTION:In recent headline news\, actor Simu Liu called out a boba tea company for cultural appropriation saying “There’s an issue of taking something that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote-unquote ‘making it better\,’” \nThe comment generated a lot of feedback from consumers who then chimed in to add their thoughts on what cultural appropriation\, especially in food\, actually means. \nJoin us for a lively discussion with Bay Area brand founders on what their thoughts are on cultural appropriation. \nAbout the Speakers \nOlivia Chen\, co-founder and CMO of Twrl Milk Tea\, is a creative entrepreneur passionate about community building\, storytelling and marketing. An expert in guerrilla marketing\, Olivia has a proven track record in developing brand stories with focus on optimizing messaging\, effective marketing mix\, and maximizing sales conversion. She is passionate about creating positive change and growth while sharing her Taiwanese culture and traditions\, especially Boba Milk Tea\, with the world. Chen holds a B.S. from University of California\, Berkeley\, Haas Business School and an MBA/MA from University of Pennsylvania\, The Wharton School and The Lauder Institute. She led global and domestic product marketing teams at Estee Lauder (Clinique\, Donna Karan Cosmetics\, and Origins) and is a former publicist for Amazon and New York Times bestselling authors. In her spare time\, Olivia is an avid baker and bento creator. \nAruna Lee\, a South Korean native and former Buddhist nun\, founded Volcano Kimchi in 2014 in the heart of San Francisco. Specializing in vegan\, organic kimchi and Korean-inspired fermented foods\, Volcano Kimchi reflects Aruna’s passion for sustainability\, health\, and community. Rooted in her deep values\, Aruna emphasizes high-quality\, eco-friendly ingredients to craft wholesome\, flavorful ferments. Beyond food\, her work is about connection—nurturing a sense of togetherness through the shared love of nourishing meals. Volcano Kimchi isn’t just a business; it’s Lee’s way of promoting health\, sustainability\, and community\, one delicious jar at a time. \nJaneen and Rodrigo Cruz\, the husband-and-wife team behind Kuali. They say: “Our story is rooted in love—for each other\, for our culture\, and for the flavors that remind us of home.” Janeen\, the daughter of Mexican immigrants from El Ejido Hermosillo\, Baja California\, and Rodrigo\, who grew up in the bustling heart of Mexico City\, met over a shared passion for food and tradition. For Rodrigo\, the kitchen is a sacred space where he reconnects with his mamá\, Mely\, and relives memories of México with every dish. It’s where he recreates the vibrant salsas he grew up with—the same flavors that captured Janeen’s heart. As a first-generation Mexican-American\, she hadn’t tasted anything like it: a salsa that truly tasted like México. “In 2020\, with the world at a standstill\, we felt inspired to bring the soulful\, authentic taste of Mexico to the U.S. We couldn’t find anything that captured the bold\, unapologetic flavors we cherish\, so we started Kuali right here in our kitchen in Oakland. Now\, we’re thrilled to share that taste with you\, a taste that makes you say\, ‘esto es México.’ For us\, salsa is life. It’s more than just a condiment; it’s the heart of our table\, our heritage\, and our everyday meals. When you open a jar of Kuali salsa\, you’re tasting the magic that brings us together—our culture\, our story\, and the passion we pour into every batch.” \nModerator: Michele Meow
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/what-is-cultural-appropriation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20241127T132738Z
CREATED:20241121T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T132738Z
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SUMMARY:Thea Guanzon celebrates A MONSOON RISING at B&N Union Square
DESCRIPTION:B&N Union Square in New York City welcomes Thea Guanzon to celebrate A MONSOON RISING on Tuesday\, December 10th at 6PM.\n\n\nJoin Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City on Tuesday\, December 10th at 6PM as we welcome New York Times and internationally bestselling author Thea Guanzon to celebrate her new book A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition). In this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars\, prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance\, magical adventures\, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world. \nThea will be joined by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Alex Aster and Ava Reid\, and the discussion will be moderated by writer Katie Wu. \nBONUS: Your ticket includes a copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition\, which features sprayed edges with stenciled artwork\, exclusive endpapers\, and special design features. This edition also contains new material from the author\, in the form of letters between Alaric and Talasyn! \nWe will also have a limited amount of exclusive Enemies and Lovers tote bags\, available on a first come\, first served basis. Limit ONE per person.  \n…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. \nTo make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees\, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket\, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment\, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders. \n  \n\nBarnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.\n\n  \nTICKETING INFORMATION\nBook Admission – $34.89 (Admission + one copy of A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition) + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: \nA ticket PER PERSON includes: \n\nOne copy of A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition) (out `12/10/24).\n\n\nAdmission to the event space and signing line with Thea Guanzon\, Alex Aster and Ava Reid.\n\n  \nAuthors will NOT pose for photos. Photos are welcome from your seat during the discussion and your place in the signing line. \nEach author will sign and personalize (name only) ONE book and sign (signature only) an additional TWO books per person. \nAny gifts for the authors will be collected prior to the signing line. \nPlease arrive by 6PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to meet the authors. \n  \nGUIDELINES\nNo large bags will be permitted into the event. \nNo memorabilia will be signed at this event. \nTicket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:30 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in. \nDue to health and safety and space limitations\, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space. \nPlease note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. \nAll event guidelines are subject to change. \nIf you have any additional questions\, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810. \n  \nREFUNDS\nAttendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time. \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, Barnes & Noble – Union Square will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup. \nShould this event be canceled\, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nABOUT A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition):\nAfter a lifetime of war\, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however\, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together\, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act\, can she trust him\, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others? \nAs the master of the Shadowforged Legion\, Alaric has trained for battle all his life\, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning\, he needs to focus on the greater threat—the Moonless Dark\, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it\, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father’s more sinister schemes\, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness\, tempting both his loyalties and his desires. \nThe Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what—and who—to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything. \nABOUT Thea Guanzon: \nThea Guanzon holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies\, with a specialization in international Politics and Peace Studies. When she’s not writing\, she can be found traveling\, running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign\, or fangirling over villains. She currently resides in Metro Manila\, Philippines. The Hurricane Wars is her first novel. \nABOUT Alex Aster: \nAlex Aster is a #1 New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as an internationally bestselling author and one of the most followed novelists on social media. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania\, where she studied creative writing\, and is also the author of the critically acclaimed Emblem Island series. Explore the world of Lightlark at asterverse.com. \nABOUT Ava Reid: \nAva Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning\, Lady Macbeth\, Juniper & Thorn\, and The Wolf and the Woodsman. Her books have been published in over fourteen territories. She lives in the New York area. Follow her on Instagram at @avasreid and find her online at tumblr.com/avasreid.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/thea-guanzon-celebrates-a-monsoon-rising-at-bn-union-square/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 2289 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T200000
DTSTAMP:20241205T223756Z
CREATED:20241121T193101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T223756Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Asian AF
DESCRIPTION:The all Asian Variety Show is back!\n\n\nAsian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors\, stand-up comedians\, improvisers\, sketch performers\, storytellers\, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC\, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC! \nHosted by: Nicole Asava & Donald Chang \nFeaturing: \nThe Joy F*ck Club: Nicole Asava\, Donald Chang\, Kurt Cruz\, Fu Goto\, Risa Harm\, and Achilles Stamatelaky \nCaucAsians: Sean Chang\, Gaku Kelliher\, and Aakash Kesavarapu \nThe Slaysians: Abby To\, Kenny Park-Yi\, Alice Song\, Andrew Wang\, Chelsea Wang\, Daniel Um\, DaQuann Chung\, Emilie Chen\, Jenny Zhao\, Juliette Lin\, Ricky Sim\, Seyoung Kim\, Stephen Kao\, and Makana Ching \n—- \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show \nLivestream tickets are $10. Buyers will receive an email with the livestream link one-hour before the show. Livestream link will be available for 7 days after the show. \nAll sales are final. The show starts at the time listed. If you are not at the theater more than 5 minutes before the start of the show\, we may release your tickets to the waitlist. \nLineup is subject to change. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please use discretion\, as all our shows can potentially use adult/sexual material\, language\, and images. \nUpright Citizens Brigade Theatre: 242 East 14th Street\, New York\, NY 10003
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-af-2/
LOCATION:242 E 14th St\, 242 East 14th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T200000
DTSTAMP:20241126T030230Z
CREATED:20241125T031058Z
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SUMMARY:Malikah Political Club: Organizing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Muslim women across NYC in fighting to create a world where all of us feel safe. seen and heard. \nAre you feeling anxious or angry after the election results? You’re not alone—and we CAN do something about it. You’ve likely heard the call to “organize\,” but what does that really mean? At this gathering\, we’ll break it down. Learn about the systems we’re up against and discover how to use your existing skills to build power and create meaningful change. This is a chance to connect with like-minded Muslim women\, foster a sense of community\, and take practical steps toward shaping the safe and just city we all deserve. Refreshments will be served. Let’s get to work—because a better world is possible\, and it starts with us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/malikah-political-club-organizing-101/
LOCATION:To Be Determined – In Person NYC
CATEGORIES:Discussion,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up NYC
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up in New York! \nThe holiday season is here\, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by visiting the Taiwan Fest Holiday Pop-Up in the heart of New York City! Celebrate the magic of the holidays with unique gifts that bring together the best of Taiwan and New York! \n🗓️ : December 7th & 14th \n⏱️: 5pm – 10pm\n📍: Village Works Bookstore\n(12st. Marks Place\, NY)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-fest-holiday-pop-up-nyc-2/
LOCATION:Villiage Works Bookstore\, 12 St. Marks Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20241207T023257Z
CREATED:20241206T023228Z
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SUMMARY:But There Are New Suns: A Celebration of Poetry and Community
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW and graduate students from Sarah Lawrence College to explore the ever-deepening connection between creative practice and community\n\n\nThe Asian American Writers’ Workshop is proud to host this special event\, which brings together graduate students from Sarah Lawrence College who have been exploring an ever-deepening connection between creative practice and community building. At the heart of their commitment to self-expression and engagement with the wider world\, each writer will share new poetry and illuminate outreach projects in-progress. Join us for an inspiring evening of art and action\, reflection and celebration. \n__ \nAditi Narayan hails from India by way of Dubai\, UAE. Her international upbringing has greatly influenced the meanderings in her writing\, as she continues to experiment with voice and push boundaries in her work. She gravitates toward storytelling that not only ponders the extraordinary in the ordinary\, but also explores the complexities and contradictions of what makes us human. While she is a second-year Fiction student in the MFA Writing program at Sarah Lawrence\, her writing wanders in the realms of poetry\, speculative fiction and creative nonfiction. When Aditi is not agonizing over her words (or procrastinating\, depending on how you look at it)\, she is either watching Only Murders in the Building (sparking her own true crime obsession)\, curating her – twenty-fifth? – Spotify playlist of angsty throwbacks\, or finding excuses to show pictures of her dogs. \nBriana Martin is a Bronx Native and first-generation college student. She is currently an MFA student in the Writing program at Sarah Lawrence College. In her free time\, Briana enjoys traveling\, working with plants\, taking naps\, and resting her mind\, body\, and soul. \nChanice Cruz is originally from Brooklyn\, NY but credits Richmond \,VA for introducing her to the slam poetry world and expanding a love for storytelling. She is currently an Open Mic coordinator at Kew & Willow Books in Queens NY and is the co-host for a Latin-x bookish podcast called The Poet and the Reader. Her poems have been published in several literary magazines. She is currently getting her MFA in Poetry at Sarah Lawrence. \nFatimahzahra Nusairee is a writer and photographer from Maryland. She is currently an MFA candidate at Sarah Lawrence College studying poetry. \nJessica Fiorillo is a writer and photographer. For nearly ten years she covered food and travel\, her work appearing in Bon Appetit\, Food & Wine\, Food52\, Self\, Elizabeth Street\, Edible Manhattan\, The Daily Meal and PopSugar. She has a B.A. in psychology from Brown University\, an MBA from UC Berkeley\, and is a Randall Jarrell Fellow in the creative writing MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College. She lives in New York City. \nJulia Kebuladze is a New Jersey native and drives like one. She has always enjoyed playing the violin\, dancing in various unprofessional forms\, eating meals made by her Ukrainian and Georgian grandmothers\, connecting with people / animals / places\, and writing about all of the above and beyond. At the University of Pittsburgh\, she studied writing & music in the city between three rivers she loves deeply\, and now lives in Manhattan as she pursues her MFA in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is still most proud of winning “Best Delegate” at her eighth grade Model UN. \nLilyan LeaVesseur is a writer and artist from Chicago\, IL and Encinitas\, CA. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College. \nMarisa Viola is pursuing her MFA in fiction at Sarah Lawrence College. Her background includes work in theater and film as a director\, actor\, and producer. She lives in the woods with her wife\, dog\, and cat\, and regularly hosts backyard visits from bears\, owls\, foxes\, and other beings. \nSamyukta Raghavan is a 21-year old writer based in New York. \nShivani Mutneja is a second-year student in the Creative Writing MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College. Her poems and prose have appeared in Nether Quarterly\, Jellyfish Review\, Two Serious Ladies\, and decomp Journal among others. She is also the Associate Fiction Editor at The Bombay Literary Magazine. \nR. A. Villanueva is the author of two poetry collections: A Holy Dread\, winner of the Alice James Award (forthcoming in 2026) and Reliquaria (University of Nebraska Press\, 2014)\, winner of the Prairie Schooner Book Prize. Born in New Jersey\, he lives in Brooklyn. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITYAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space. We are located on the 6th floor of 112 W 27th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)\, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office. To protect our friends with chemical sensitivities\, AAWW is a fragrance-free space. Masks are required for audience members for all AAWW events; if you forget yours\, one will be provided for you. We have three commercial grade air purifiers\, and a quiet room in the back should you need some space from the crowd. We highly encourage all in person guests to take a COVID test at home prior to the event. Please reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for additional accessibility requests\, including ADA accessible bathrooms\, chairs with added back support\, and beyond. This space is for YOU!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/but-there-are-new-suns-a-celebration-of-poetry-and-community/
LOCATION:Asian American Writers’ Workshop\, 18 West 21st Street\, Suite 900\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCACREATE: Me\, in Print! with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
DESCRIPTION:Step into the role of designer and editor of your very own magazine! Experiment with ways to bind your zine and use its pages as a canvas for self-expression. Whether you’re sketching outfits\, writing articles\, or chronicling your perfect day\, celebrate who you are and who you want to become—one creative page at a time! \nPaint\, build\, craft\, and collage with us! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists\, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month. MOCACREATE workshops are designed with families in mind\, but all are welcome! \nFREE! RSVP optional\, but appreciated. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mocacreate-me-in-print-with-teaching-artist-yu-rong/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T201500
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SUMMARY:Comedy: The Slaysians Are HO-HO-HOME ALONE!
DESCRIPTION:Catch The Slaysian’s improv/sketch variety hour before they catch you in their traps!\n\n\nDOORS: 6:45 PM \nSHOW: 7:00 PM \nBCC Pig Pen \n \nThe Slaysians are New York’s only(!?) all-queer\, all-Asian improv squad. When their found family left on their Christmas vacation\, they forgot one small thing – The Slaysians! Yesterday\, they were only an improv squad\, but tonight\, they’re also a HOMO security system! Catch The Slaysian’s improv/sketch variety hour before they catch you in their traps! \n \nFeaturing: \n\nAbby To (@abbyto1607)\nAlice Song (@lmaoitsalice)\nAndrew Wang\nChelsea Wang (@chelswang)\nDaniel Um (@danielum90)\nDaQuann Chung (@lovin_dq)\nEmilie Chen\nJenny Zhao (@flyjen)\nJuliette Lin (@juliettetlin)\nKenny Park Yi (@kennyparkyi)\nMakana Ching (@makanaching)\nRicky Sim (@rickeerick)\nSeyoung Kim (@seyoungjkim)\nStephen Kao (@helloyadumb)\n\n \nFine Print: \n\nMust be 18+ to attend.\nThere are 35 seats – first come\, first serve – and then standing room up to capacity.\nAll ticket sales are final – no refunds. If you must miss your show\, email us at info@brooklyncc.com with at least 24 hours notice and we can transfer your tickets to any upcoming show at the BCC. Answers to most other questions can be found here.\nIf show is sold out\, limited tickets will be available at the door.\nIf you have questions about accessibility needs at our venue\, please reach out to info@brooklyncc.com.\n\n \n \nPhotographic Consent DisclaimerBy purchasing a ticket\, you consent to be photographed\, filmed and/or otherwise recorded at the venue. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography\, filming and/or recording and to any ongoing use in social media or future promotional materials at the BCC. You understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you attending this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please email us at info@brooklyncc.com after the show\, and we will make sure not to use your image in our promotional materials.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-slaysians-are-ho-ho-home-alone/
LOCATION:The BCC Pig Pen\, 144 Boerum Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20241205T223125Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Talented Asians & Friends: 5th Animation Festival for Short Films and Motion Graphics
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the creativity of storytelling with our returning popular festival of animation shorts by Asian American and Asian artists and their friends. Our fifth festival has expanded to include motion graphics and promises to be another exciting showcase of the crazy talents we have in the community. \nThis year’s selected work\, representing the top 3% of over one thousand submissions\, were chosen by a panel of seasoned professionals for their extraordinary storytelling\, art direction\, animation\, production\, and sound design. In addition to their creative visuals and soundtracks\, these works present a range of stories and experiences as diverse as the APA community itself. \nDATE: FRI\, December 6th\, 2024\nTIME: 6:00 PM Screening 7:30 PM Mixer party with the artists and jurors from the animation industry.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/crazy-talented-asians-friends-5th-animation-festival-for-short-films-and-motion-graphics/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20241118T130219Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024: Asian American History for Youth Ages 13 to 20
DESCRIPTION:Join The Bittermelon’s Obscure History School as we explore the American history of Asians which begins in the 1500s!\nWelcome to Asian American History for Youth (Ages 13 to 20)! \nAre you ready to dive into the rich and diverse history of Asian Americans? Join us for a fun and interactive online event designed specifically for young minds. From the struggles of early immigrants to the achievements of modern trailblazers\, we’ll explore it all. Get ready to learn\, discuss\, and connect with others who share your curiosity. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation for Asian American history! \nFall Session Details\nDates: Thursdays 11/15\, 11/22\, 12/5\, 12/19\nTime: 7pm to 8pm\nLocation: Zoom – link will be sent to participants day of meeting
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/fall-2024-asian-american-history-for-youth-ages-13-to-20-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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