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SUMMARY:2025 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has celebrated the creativity and vision of student filmmakers from across the City University of New York. Join us for an exciting evening on Friday\, May 30\, 2025\, where all winners and runner-ups will remain anonymous until after the screening of selected films\, chosen by our esteemed panel of judges. The event will conclude with an award ceremony and a Q&A session with the filmmakers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2025-cuny-asian-american-film-festival/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre)\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T220000
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SUMMARY:AMPLIFY Asian Brands Weekend - May 30 to June 01-City Point Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a curation of Asian founded brands\,  showcasing the best in Fashion\, Food/Bev\, Lifestyle\, in partnership with Visual Conductor\n\n\nWelcome to the AMPLIFY Asian Brands Weekend Experience curated by A*E Pop Up during AAPI Heritage Month 2025! Join us in person at City Point – Downtown Brooklyn for a weekend filled with creativity\, culture\, and community. \nWe aim to spread joy and inspiration by highlighting the diversity of our community\, cultures\, and changemakers – creating a physical space for everyone to experience authentic stories about the AAPI identity. We have curated a special weekend program in parternship with AAPI organizations\, brands\, and sponsors.  \n\n\nACE (AAPI Creatives & Entrepreneurs) is a collective connecting independent creatives and consumers with an emphasis on supporting emerging AAPI creatives and small businesses. We will be featuring a special curation of 10 of the best in class Asian founded brands\, and hope you can shop\, dine\, & celebrate with us! \nIn pursuit of retail innovation\, we will have a dynamic space with three main areas: \nExperiential Retail: Discover the best of Asian Founded Products & Designs \n\nFashion Apparel & Accessories\nHome Goods & Wellness\n\nAAPI Market/Cafe: Taste the best of Asian Founded Beverages & Bites \n\nMorning / afternoon matcha\, pastries\nEvening tastings of beverages & bites (food from Dekalb Market Asian vendors)\n\nActivity Space: Crafts\, programming* \n\nAsian traditional crafts\, games\, activities\nSustainable upcycling/crafting\n\nThank you to our partners and sponsors: \n\nCity Point Brooklyn\n\nThank you to our in-kind donors who are providing exciting raffle & shopping prizes! \n\nTo be announced\n\nPlease check out latest details on our Instagram @acepopup !
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/amplify-asian-brands-weekend-may-30-to-june-01-city-point-brooklyn/
LOCATION:City Point BKLYN\, 445 Albee Square West\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T150000
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SUMMARY:AAPI Art and Power Intersect: Creative Media for Advocacy 
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artists who uplift AANHPI voices\, help inform our communities\, and advocate for our rights through their work at this virtual event on Friday\, May 30th 2 PM – 3 PM ET. As we close out Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)\, we reflect on how AAPI women and gender expansive people use diverse media to empower our communities and inspire acts of resistance\, throughout history and today. We’ll discuss the power of art in movements and why this is especially resonant with and critical for AAPI communities. Panelists will discuss how AAPI artists are using their platforms to change the world; the idea that art is intrinsically “political”; and the history of art in movement work. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the panel. Please register to be able to submit questions.\n\n\nPanel: \n\nNatalie Bui\nJanet S. Kim\nAmanda Phingbodhipakkiya
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-art-and-power-intersect-creative-media-for-advocacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20250526T033310Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Rising (Screening & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Chinatown Rising is a doc tracing SF Chinatown’s 1960s-80s activism\, told through 16mm footage and voices of young Asian American leaders.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-rising-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Calandra Institute\, 25 West 43rd Street\, #Suite 1700\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20250417T030736Z
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SUMMARY:NYS AAPI Summit 2025 in Albany
DESCRIPTION:The New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators\n\n\nThe New York State AAPI Summit is an annual landmark legislative event uniting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legislators\, community organizations\, advocates\, and activists from across New York. \nThis year’s theme is Margins to Mainstream. Join us for a day of community building\, learning\, and celebration at the inaugural NYS AAPI Summit. SPACE IS LIMITED. \nConnect with AAPI legislators\, leaders\, and advocates. Gain insights from inspiring speakers and participate in engaging workshops. Whether you’re a student\, activist\, or community member\, this event is for you. Let’s come together to celebrate our heritage and amplify our voices. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nys-aapi-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 198 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20250523T092254Z
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SUMMARY:Send Noods: AAPI Men and Masculinity
DESCRIPTION:Unpacking masculinity and stereotypes about Asian men through the lens of dating and intimacy\, and how their interpersonal relationships relate to our political system \nIn honor of AAPI Heritage Month\, join us next Wednesday\, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. Central / 6:30 p.m. Eastern for “Send Noods\,” a virtual panel discussion!\nHosted by HANA Center\, All* Above All\, APIAVote\, and TIRRC\, this online webinar explores concepts of masculinity and stereotypes of Asian and Asian American men through the lens of dating and intimacy\, and connecting how the personal\, romantic\, and interpersonal experiences reflect broader political and cultural systems. Our goal is to make this discussion educational yet fun\, inviting panelists to openly share their personal experiences as AAPI men. \nPanelists: \n\nAndrew Kung Photographer\nKevin Hirano\, Deputy Director APIA Vote\nPratik Dash\, Political Director\, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) and TIRRC Votes\nGlo Choi\, Immigrant Justice Organizer\, HANA Center\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1003679321850294&set=pb.100066247075288.-2207520000
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/send-noods-aapi-men-and-masculinity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20250509T113223Z
CREATED:20250509T113223Z
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SUMMARY:NAAAP NY - May Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Soul of Heritage: Celebrating Values\, Tradition\, & Community By NAAAP NY x Sky Well – Turner Construction\n\n\nNAAAP NY (National Association of Asian American Professionals\, New York Chapter)\, in partnership with Sky Well\, the ERG of Turner Construction Company\, is honored to present our annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event\, Soul of Heritage: Celebrating Values\, Tradition\, & Community\, on Wednesday\, May 28\, 2025\, from 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM EST at Korean Cultural Center. \nThis distinguished event commemorates AAPI Heritage Month by bringing together Asian professional networks across New York City to celbrate cultural heritage\, leadership\, and community. By uniting corporate and nonprofit organizations\, as well as businesses\, it fosters meaningful connections\, promotes professional growth\, and underscores the collective strength of our shared traditions & communities. \n \nSoul of Heritage: Celebrating Values\, Tradition\, & Community \n📅 Wednesday\, May 28\,2025 \n🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST \n📍 Location – Korean Culture Center (122 E 32nd St\, New York\, NY 10016) \n👔 Dress Code – Cocktail Attire or Traditional Cultural Attire \n \n🎤 AAPI Keynote Speaker: \nJay Kuo is the CEO and founder of The Social Edge\, the digital media company behind “Team Takei\,” which grew George Takei’s social presence to over 25 million followers.A two-time Tony-winning co-producer (Hadestown\, The Inheritance)\, he also composed Allegiance and co-created Indigo\, the first musical to feature a non-speaking\, autistic lead. Jay writes The Status Kuo on Substack\, drawing over 3 million monthly reads\, and serves on the national board of the Human Rights Campaign\, where he co-chairs the Public Policy Committee. He is also a published author\, entrepreneur\, and appellate litigator admitted before the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. \n \nFeatured Programming: \n🏛️ Cultural Center Showcase & Introduction \n🎤 AAPI Keynote Speaker : Jay Kuo – CEO & founder of The Social Edge\, Broadway playwright\, composer\, and two-time Tony-winning producer \n🍜 Dinner Showcasing Traditional AAPI Fare \n🍹 Beverage Bar \n🎭 Traditional Dance & Cultural Performances \n📚 NAAAP NY Scholarship & Project Grant Award Ceremony \n🎁 Giveaways from Local AAPI Businesses \nWe invite you to be part of this inspiring evening as we celebrate the richness of AAPI heritage\, amplify community voices\, and honor the values that connect us all. Whether you’re joining to network\, support AAPI nonprofits and community initiatives\, or enjoy cultural performances\, Soul of Heritage promises a memorable experience. Tickets are limited and going quickly—reserve your spot today and join us in celebrating community\, culture\, and connection!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/naaap-ny-may-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20250522T092311Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:RCDA\, in Collaboration With AABANY\, AALFN\, and Health Essential Association\, honors AANHPI Heritage Month.\n\n\nThe Richmond County District Attorney’s Office\, in collaboration with the Asian American Bar Association of New York\, the Asian American Law Fund of New York\, and Health Essential Association\, invites you to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month. \nJoin us for a screening of the short documentary film\, “Voices Against Asian Hate\,” followed by a discussion with Judge Marilyn go and Rachel Lee. \nModerator: Euna Park\, Chief\, Immigrant Affairs Unit and Chief Diversity Officer \nFeaturing Chinese Cultural performance after the discussion. \nLunch will be provided for those who register through Eventbrite. RSVP by May 23th.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Staten Island Borough Hall\, 10 Richmond Terrace\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20250527T223244Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Party  w/ the Grant Avenue Follies & Chinatown Records
DESCRIPTION:Chinatown dance party with the Grant Ave legends themselves! Vinyl meets nostalgic glamour at Think!Chinatown’s Studio\n\n\nThe Grant Avenue Follies\, dancers of the San Francisco Chinatown’s golden nightclub era (1940’s -1970’s) are coming NYC! Come dance with these legends! \nGrant Avenue Follies will kick us off with a cha-cha dance performance followed by a dance party for everyone. \nPresented by Think!Chinatown and Chinatown Cha-Cha Film\, this intergenerational Chinatown dance party brings together the elegance of San Francisco’s Grant Avenue Follies with songs and records from NYC’s Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 archive. \nDoors open at 8PM with a warm-up DJ set to set the vibe and welcome you in. At 8:30PM\, we’ll gather for a special introduction to Chinatown Cha-Cha\, followed by a live dance demo from the Follies—and then it’s your turn! Learn a few cha-cha steps and join in the joy. The rest of the night\, YiuYiu瑶瑶 will keep the energy flowing with Chinatown grooves\, stories\, and dancefloor gems. \nCome dance with us across generations\, across Chinatowns\, and across time. \n— \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org \nChinatown Cha-Cha is a documentary film by Luka YuanYuan Yang chronicling the journey of Chinatown dancers across time. The 92-year-old previous nightclub dancer Coby Yee decides to get back on stage again after joining the senior dance troupe Grant Avenue Follies. Together they go on a tour for the last time\, bridging once isolated Chinese communities in the US\, Cuba and China. Learn more at www.chinatownchacha.com \nGrant Avenue Follies bring to life the legacy of San Francisco Chinatown’s golden nightclub era (1940’s to 1970’s). Originally comprised of four retired dancers of the nightclubs\, they were following doctor’s orders to exercise for improved physical health. The Follies rediscovered the sheer joy and freedom of dance and reconnected with their roots. They give performances for benefits and at senior retirement homes to show “just because you’re retired\, you don’t have to stay in your pajamas all day!” Warm up at www.youtube.com/@GrantAvenueFollies \nChinatown Records 華埠錄音 is a homegrown community effort to celebrate the sonic tapestry of music\, memory\, & history that comes with inherited family collections. Homebased in NYC’s Manhattan Chinatown\, DJ historian yiuyiu 瑶瑶 takes on her childhood name to care for & activate the Chinatown Records archive of over 30 record/CD/tape collections inherited from her family & neighbors through Chinatown block parties\, sonic histories\, living room listenings\, and beyond. Tune in at www.chinatownrecords.us
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/coast-to-coast-cha-cha-with-grant-avenue-follies-chinatown-records/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20250509T110731Z
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SUMMARY:James Tom & Friends
DESCRIPTION:James Tom presents a lineup of New York’s best & most intergenerationally traumatized Asian performers for AAPI Heritage Month!\n\n\nDOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM \nComedian James Tom (Netflix) presents a lineup of New York’s best & most intergenerationally traumatized Asian comics\, musicians\, and drag artists for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. \nLINEUP: \n\nCharlene Kaye\nMax Higgins\nÁi Vy Luu\nUsama Siddiquee\nJulia Shiplett\nThe Illustrious Pearl
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/james-tom-friends/
LOCATION:littlefield\, 635 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T163000
DTSTAMP:20250521T104813Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA x Committee of 100 x NY Phil Musicians Present: Home and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:This performance highlights music by composers and performers from across the AAPI diaspora.\n\n\nJoin the Musicians of the New York Philharmonic for a special afternoon of music in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This concert is part of their ongoing commitment to fostering community\, inclusivity\, and representation in the performing arts while amplifying the missions of partner organizations. This event highlights the work of Committee of 100\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the participation and representation of Chinese Americans in all areas of American life. \nCentered around the themes of home and belonging\, this concert brings powerful storytelling through music to communities beyond Lincoln Center — and invites audiences to connect through shared experiences and new perspectives. \nNearly one-third of the Philharmonic’s musicians are of Asian descent. This performance honors their cultural heritage and artistic voices\, highlighting music by composers and performers from across the AAPI diaspora. The works featured in the program were chosen for the personal significance they hold for the performers. The afternoon will also include a brief presentation from Committee of 100\, who will share more about their mission and impact. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration — a tribute to identity\, heritage\, and the power of music to bring us home. \nMUSICIANSHannah Choi\, violinAlina Kobialka\, violinAnna Rabinova\, violinLeah Ferguson\, violaCong Wu\, violaClaire Kim\, celloQiang Tu\, celloSumire Kudo\, cello \nPROGRAMSEight Chinese Folk Songs (1998)\, Zhou Long (b. 1953)I. Lan Hua HuaII. Driving the Mule TeamIII. The Flowing StreamIV. Jasmine FlowerV. A Horseherd’s Mountain SongVI. When Will the Acacia Bloom?VII. A Single Bamboo Can Easily BendVIII. Leaving Home \nBunraku for solo cello (1960)\, Toshiro Mayuzumi (1929-1997) \nMemory: For Solo Violin (2010)\, Chen Yi (b. 1953) \nString Quartet No. 12\, Op. 96 “American” (1893)\, Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)I. Allegro ma non troppoIV. Finale: vivace ma non troppo \n \n*Photo by Kuan Cheng Lu
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-committee-of-100-x-ny-phil-musicians-present-home-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20250509T113504Z
CREATED:20250509T113504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T113504Z
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SUMMARY:Dim Sum Divas: NYC's Dim Sum Drag Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sashay and savor the best dim sum in NYC while enjoying fabulous drag performances at our Dim Sum Divas Drag Brunch!\n\n\nDim Sum Divas is back for Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸 🥟  \nGet ready for a fabulous afternoon filled with delicious dim sum\, dazzling drag performances\, and unforgettable moments. Join us at MEILI on Sun\, May 25th at 1:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind experience that combines the best of Asian cuisine and drag entertainment. \nIndulge in a variety of traditional dim sum dishes and delicious cocktails while enjoying live performances by talented drag queens featuring Shia Ho\, Angel Au\, Felicia Oh\, and BaeJing! \n🗓️ SUNDAY\, MAY 25TH \n⏰ Seating: 1:00 PM \n📍MEILI WILLIAMSBURG (160 N 12th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY) \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n$20 minimum spend required per person at the venue
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dim-sum-divas-nycs-dim-sum-drag-brunch/
LOCATION:MEILI 沉香\, 160 North 12th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250521T183810Z
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SUMMARY:Passport to Taiwan Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 25\, 2025\, we invite you to join us at Union Square for the Passport to Taiwan Festival\, where we celebrate both our heritage and the incredible impact of Taiwanese Americans in communities across the country. \n📍 Date: May 25\, 2025\n📍 Location: Union Square\, New York City\n📍 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM \nFrom delicious Taiwanese street food and traditional performances to inspiring stories of Taiwanese Americans who have made their mark in business\, government\, arts\, and beyond\, this festival is a celebration of our identity and achievements. Whether you are reconnecting with your roots or learning about Taiwan and its people for the first time\, Passport to Taiwan is your gateway to experiencing the best of our culture and community. \nJoin us in celebrating the journey\, resilience\, and contributions of Taiwanese Americans. Mark your calendars and be part of this special event! \nLocation: Union Square North (17th Street between Park Avenue and Broadway) \nTransportation: 4\, 5\, 6\, L\, N\, R\, Q to Union Square Station (look for 16th street exit)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/passport-to-taiwan-festival/
LOCATION:Union Square Park North\, 17th Street between Park Avenue and Broadway)\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250510T233424Z
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SUMMARY:Passport to Taiwan Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 1999\, the United States has recognized the second week of May as Taiwanese American Heritage Week\, celebrating the contributions and achievements of Taiwanese Americans. As part of this national recognition\, Passport to Taiwan has been a platform to not only showcase the vibrant culture of Taiwan but also honor the Taiwanese American experience—a story of perseverance\, innovation\, and success in the U.S. \nOn Sunday\, May 25\, 2025\, we invite you to join us at Union Square for the Passport to Taiwan Festival\, where we celebrate both our heritage and the incredible impact of Taiwanese Americans in communities across the country. \n📍 Date: May 25\, 2025\n📍 Location: Union Square\, New York City\n📍 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM \nFrom delicious Taiwanese street food and traditional performances to the Taiwanese American Children’s Talent Show and inspiring stories of Taiwanese Americans who have made their mark in business\, government\, the arts\, and beyond\, this festival is a vibrant celebration of our identity and achievements. Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or discovering Taiwan and its people for the first time\, Passport to Taiwan is your gateway to experiencing the very best of our culture and community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/passport-to-taiwan-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Union Square\, Union Square\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T163000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Echoes of Arrival
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month\, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present  a powerful collection of immigrant stories.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000
DTSTAMP:20250509T020745Z
CREATED:20250501T081057Z
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SUMMARY:From Sea to SEA: The NYC Southeast Asian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Food\, live music & fashion\n\n\nFrom Sea to SEA: The NYC Southeast Asian Festival \nFor AAPI Heritage month\, Join Dear Community x VCS NYC for a vibrant celebration of Southeast Asian culture—right in the heart of Brooklyn. \nFrom Sea to SEA brings together the flavors\, stories\, sounds\, and styles of Southeast Asia for one unforgettable day of community\, creativity\, and culture. Expect an immersive lineup featuring OVER 20 vendors and 8 music performances\, including: \n\nArtisan vendors\nTraditional & modern Southeast Asian food\nCommunity vibes\nLive music & performances\nCultural fashion show to close out the event!\n\nWhether you’re Southeast Asian or just SEA-curious\, this is your invitation to experience the rich diversity of the region. \nDate: Saturday\, May 24 \nTime: 1PM – 6PM \nLocation: Hana House – 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY \nAbout the hosts: \nDearCo(@dear_community) began in 2021 out of a need for connection and creative expression during the pandemic. What started in a backyard as a space for performers to share their craft has grown into a dynamic community platform. DearCo uplifts emerging artists hosting events from music and poetry to comedy\, magic\, and beyond\, we exist to celebrate performance in all its forms and to foster meaningful connection. Welcoming not just artists\, but also young professionals seeking space beyond their day-to-day to explore\, express\, and connect. \nViet Creative Society (@vcs.nyc) sparked from a single video call between creatives. Their first collaboration—a fashion show paired with original music—led to the birth of an organization that now highlights and connects Vietnamese artists across NYC. VCS is about empowerment\, visibility\, and celebration through art. \nGrab yours now and come be part of something special!! \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-sea-to-sea-the-nyc-southeast-asian-festival/
LOCATION:Hana House\, 345 Adams St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000
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SUMMARY:AAPI 5K Run  NYC
DESCRIPTION:The AAPI 5K is a road race to unite the AAPI community.\n~Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\n~Create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI runners\n~Raise funds and awareness for local AAPI nonprofit organizations \nRegistration will close on May 18\, or sooner if we reach 1\,000 participants. \n$32 – March 17 – May 11 \n$35 – May 12 – May 18 \nTeams \nTeams with 8 or more runners who register by May 4th will receive a delicious cha siu bao (barbecue pork bun) as a tasty reward! This deadline helps our team prepare and order enough buns for everyone. \nCostume Challenge \nRun or Walk the 5K in a costume\, bonus points for Cartoons or Cosplay.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-5k-run-nyc/
LOCATION:Pier 45\, Hudson River Greenway\, New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:In Person,Running
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20250509T014748Z
CREATED:20250425T132412Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI Creatives & Social Impact Market - Asian Creative Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Featuring NYC creatives & crafts\, as well as local nonprofit orgs & information\, in partnership with the Asian Creative Foundation\n\n\nWelcome to the AAPI Creatives & Social Impact Markat curated by A*E Pop Up during Asian Creative Festival 2025! Join us in person at Chelsea Market – Wine Vault for a day filled with creativity\, culture\, and community. \nACE (AAPI Creatives & Entrepreneurs) is a collective connecting independent creatives and consumers with an emphasis on supporting emerging AAPI creatives and small businesses. We will be featuring over 30 unique vendors and artists\, and invite you to shop\, dine\, & celebrate with us! \nWe aim to spread joy and inspiration by highlighting the diversity of our community\, cultures\, and changemakers – creating a physical space for everyone to experience authentic stories about the AAPI identity. We are part of the Asian Creative Festival\, a special weekend program of AAPI organizations\, speakers\, talent\, and community. \nRSVP here for first priority entry into the Creative & Craft Market\, and to be entered into exclusive product raffles! \n\n\nArt & Illustration \n\nAuthan Chen: Imaginative art in both traditional and digital medium\, inspired by queer pop culture\, botanical illustrations\, mythology\, and anthropology\nCissy’s Art Cafe: Prints\, stickers\, and other stationery items\, ft. cozy colorful scenes inspired by friendship\, cute animals\, and nature\nLazi Sooz: a Brooklyn based artist with a mission to sprinkle cuteness and silliness into everyday life through stationery and crafts.\nLooky Goods: Reimagining Chinese culture in a new and cute way through a variety of art mediums\, to find the joy and nostalgia that still shines through all the complications of being third culture\nMiiasoey: A HongKong artist sharing her stories through drawings\, stickers\, tote bags and so much more\nPanda Cub Stories: A web comic series about Chinese culture\, Sichuan food\, and living with ADHD\, ft. illustrated recipe cards\, art prints and posters of food art\nThe Ghost Egg: Art and stationery that features kawaii ghost illustrations\, inspired by fantasy landscapes and scenes with an East-Asian influence\nZoTo&Co: Two sisters’ collaborative hand-crafted arts\, jewelry\, and decor shop that celebrates being cheeky and playful\n\nFashion\, Apparel & Jewelry \n\nBuhayin: Handmade jewelry and accessory brand translating to “revive” in Tagalog\, featuring original and unique pieces from pre-loved goods.\nDAWANG: Modern traditional Chinese aesthetics fashion – building Asian American community through fashion & sharing culture with a wider audience\nDivinity Boutique NYC: Unique fashion including one of one hand-painted & cropped jackets\, statement pieces\nFilthy Mari Atelier: A one woman production of handmade polymer clay jewelry and air dry clay trinkets\nFLEURENZ: A Filipina-owned jewelry business with a goal to make everyone feel beautiful\, confident\, and empowered with high-quality and long lasting 14k gold-filled jewelry\n\n\nHooks and Luxe: Jewelry and home decor with the perfect blend of elegance and sustainability\, created by hand using eco-friendly materials\nMona Jewelry: Blending Eastern aesthetics with modern craftsmanship\, with meticulously crafted one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by nature and poetry\nNUNCHI: Fine jewelry brand powered by culture\, self-expression\, and impact. Inspired by the Korean concept of “Nunchi”\, awareness that’s harnessed into actions that promote balance and harmony\n\nDesign\, Decor\, Wellness\, and more \n\nGordon & Li Li: a bilingual children’s brand teaching Mandarin through books\, activities\, plushies\, an app\, and merchandise\nLumpy Studios: A design venture to create handmade products where nostalgia meets modernity\, founded by a team of diverse Asian engineers and designers – hailing from Thailand\, Laos\, Korea\, and Taiwan\nSad Boiz Co: Hand made jewelry and decor featuring the face ._.\nSpace Type: An independent type foundry\, design studio\, and risograph press based in Brooklyn\, NY\, rooted in playful expression and experimentation\nYellow Cloud Studios: Creating cute hand-beaded charms inspired by the whimsical beauty of birds and nature\n\nFood & Beverage \n\nHappy Tuna: Fresh\, tasty and healthy sushi and crispy rice\, with a variety of alternative rice and plant-based protein options\nHoyehh Chili Oil: A Chinese-Vietnamese chili oil crafted by the Trinh family\, drawing from Cantonese culture\, the unique food experiences of kids of immigrants\, and the tale of the Monkey King\nMofa Cafe: Authentic herbal teas and soups that promote health and wellness\, blending generations of Taiwanese herbal expertise with modern innovation\nReprise Health: Holistic wellness brand dedicated to bringing traditional Eastern medicine into the modern world\, with herbal remedies crafted into accessible\, everyday solutions\nCafe Kibo: Tea and coffee drinks that feel both familiar and novel\, a tribute to the artists’ childhood dog & inspired by Japanese and Thai roots\nPetit Dough: Specializing in handcrafted pastries and bread infused with unique Asian flavors\, blending creativity with high-quality ingredients\nSimply Noms Bakery: A small-batch home bakery run with love\, inspired by the delicate flavors of Asia and the artistry of French pastry techniques\nYellow Pear Coffee: Coffee and snacks that combine flavors the founder loves and grew up eating\, founded after a few years of working as a barista\nWild Mannered (formerly Neat Beverages): all-natural shareable soju cocktails\, made with real fruit\, and inspired by the communal drinking experience\n\nThank you to our partners and sponsors: \n\nChelsea Market\nSingapore Global Network\nRenaissance\nHappy Tuna\nJP Morgan Chase\nOmnicom\n\nThank you to our in-kind donors who are providing exciting raffle & shopping prizes! \n\nTo be announced\n\nWe will also be raising awareness and selling awesome merchandis to support AAPI Nonprofits. Check them out ACF’s website – Social Impact Hackathon. \nPlease check out directions to the space and latest details on our Instagram @acepopup !
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aapi-creatives-social-impact-market-asian-creative-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Chelsea Market – Wine Vault\, 75 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Food,In Person,Market
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T000000
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SUMMARY:Calling In: Creating Change Without Cancel Culture
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re leading teams\, working in community\, or simply want to show up more fully in your relationships—we give you the tools. This isn’t another course on communication. It’s a shift in how you show up. \nOn June 3rd\, our transformative series begins. Change the way you connect\, lead\, and listen—for just $5 a class. \nThe Calling In: Creating Change Without Cancel Culture series introduces you to the innovative “Calling In” framework\, a powerful approach to communication that helps you: \nSpeak with clarity and purpose\nBuild trust in every interaction\nDefuse tension and create space for real dialogue\nTurn conflict into connection\nWhat if connection isn’t about being perfect\, but about being present? What if your presence means aligning your words with your integrity? \nThis course is about evolving so you can gain fresh perspectives\, confront life’s obstacles\, and become a more adaptable\, compassionate communicator\, as you contribute to a culture that values love\, compassion\, and understanding. \nTransform not just your conversations\, but your life. Join this hopeful\, passionate community and become a catalyst for change. You’re not just learning—you’re walking through the world as your best self. \nThis course series consists of 4 lectures and 4 Learning Labs.\nBy signing up for the full course\, you will have access to both.\nLectures & QA\nFOUR Tuesdays | 7pm-9pm EST | June 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24 \nLearning Labs\nFOUR Thursdays | 7pm-9pm EST | June 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calling-in-creating-change-without-cancel-culture/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T213000
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SUMMARY:Makati Dinner show for AAPI month!
DESCRIPTION:Makati is a Filipino night market comedy show featuring food from the Philippines and the best Filipino Comedians (and friends)!\n\n\nMakati- a city in known in the Phillipines for its bustling nightlife and exceptional night markets. New York\, a city known for its comedy. We’re here to bring you a one of a kind experience with a comedy show combining both of those things. Featuring our favorite comedians and the best food we can serve. \nFood is not required to purchase \nAge 18+ to attend\, 21+ to purchase alcohol \n1 drink minimum from bar \nCome hungry\, bring friends\, and lets have a great time at the show! \nLineup: \nHost: Lex the Lexicon Artist (SXSW Festival) \nPatricia Dinglasan (Banana Ketchup Filipino Comedy Festival\, NY Comedy Club) \nRaj Belani (The Mark Normand Show\, Asian Comedy Festival) \nKat Soriano (Banana Ketchup Festival) \nMisha Han (TBS\, SF Sketchfest)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/makati-dinner-show-for-aapi-month/
LOCATION:Room 52\, 212 East 52nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T104813Z
CREATED:20250226T103327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T104813Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Echoes of Arrival
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month\, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present  a powerful collection of immigrant stories.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T190000
DTSTAMP:20250508T161817Z
CREATED:20250508T161817Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Creative Festival 2025 - Social Impact Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Asian Creative Foundation as part of the 2025 Asian Creative Festival \n📍 Pratt Manhattan Campus\, 144 W 14th St.\, 2nd Floor\, NYC\n📅 May 23 (Fri) | 6:30–9:00 PM\n📅 May 24 (Sat) | 9:00 AM–7:00 PM\n🎟️ Tickets: $80 (includes all sessions\, food\, drinks\, and materials) \nJoin a high-impact\, hands-on hackathon where creatives—designers\, artists\, marketers\, content creators\, and strategists—team up to develop real solutions for four NYC-based nonprofits. This is your chance to flex your skills\, connect with industry mentors\, and contribute to meaningful social change. \nWhat You’ll Get: \n🎙️ Keynotes on design\, branding\, and social impact \n✏️ Workshops on strategy and community engagement \n🧠 Mentorship from professionals at Duolingo\, AIGA\, NYC Mayor’s Office\, Pratt & more \n🤝 Networking with creatives\, mentors\, speakers & nonprofits \n🏆 Prizes: Canva memberships & Amazon gift cards for Top 3 teams \n🧃 Meals\, snacks & drinks throughout \nFeatured Nonprofits: \n\nWelcome to Chinatown\nAsian American Arts Alliance\nPAWS NYC\nProject Barkada
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-creative-festival-2025-social-impact-hackathon/
LOCATION:Pratt Manhattan Campus\, 144 W 14th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T104812Z
CREATED:20250226T103325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T104812Z
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Echoes of Arrival
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month\, the Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present  a powerful collection of immigrant stories.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20250510T063825Z
CREATED:20250501T092642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T063825Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Nguyen: Mỹ Documents
DESCRIPTION:In his second novel\, Mỹ Documents\, Kevin Nguyen follows four Vietnamese cousins whose lives are upended after a terrorist attack incites a government crackdown that targets their community through mass internment of Vietnamese-American citizens. Nguyen relies on the history of Japanese internment\, the Vietnam War\, and more recent immigrant detention to imagine a not-entirely-implausible near American future. As the cousins confront isolation\, ambition\, and the fight to survive\, their intertwined journeys offer a powerful meditation on racism\, family\, and resilience. \nIn Person and Livestream
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kevin-nguyen-my-documents/
LOCATION:NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building\, 476 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10018
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20250520T223232Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Welcome Gateway Artist Information Session: Cultural Placekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Think!Chinatown is hosting an info session for NYCEDC’s Chinatown Connections: Chinatown Welcome Gateway project.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-welcome-gateway-artist-information-session-cultural-placekeeping/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown’s Studio\, 1 pike street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20250509T075406Z
CREATED:20250501T082353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T075406Z
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SUMMARY:BOTH/AND: Five AAPI Writers on the Intersection of Mental Health & Identity
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion hosted by Hyeseung Song\, author of Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl\n\n\nP&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Hyeseung Song to lead a discussion with Hannah Bae\, Prachi Gupta\, Helen Rho\, and Nina Sharma on artmaking and mental health for AAPI writers and artists\, with a Q&A following the conversation. . \n  \n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm.\nCost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.\nWe encourage all guests to wear masks.\n\n  \nABOUT THE MODERATOR\nHyeseung Song is a first-generation Korean American painter and the author of Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl. Docile has been called a “savagely beautiful memoir” by David Henry Hwang\, a “revelation” by Chloé Cooper Jones and was named a “Best Book” by Apple\, Electric Literature\, and more. Raised in Texas\, Song studied philosophy at Princeton and Harvard Universities\, and painting at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. A two-time Greenshields award winner\, TedX speaker\, and resident artist of the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico\, the Vermont Studio Center and the Alfred and Trafford Klots International Program\, Song has also taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is at work on a novel\, a meditation on grief\, mental illness and the power of artmaking. Song lives in Brooklyn and upstate New York. \nABOUT THE PANELISTS \nHannah Bae is a Korean American freelance journalist\, nonfiction writer and illustrator who is at work on a memoir about family estrangement. She was a 2024 grantee in literature for the New York State Council on the Arts and a 2024 juror in nonfiction for The Kirkus Prize. She has contributed to several anthologies\, including (Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health. Follow her on Instagram at @hannahbae. \nPrachi Gupta is an award-winning journalist\, author\, and speaker. Her debut memoir\, They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us\, was longlisted for the PEN/Open Book Award\, named one of the best books of the year by Amazon and Audible\, and nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award. \nHelena Rho is a four-time Pushcart Prize nominated writer and the author of American Seoul: A Memoir. A former assistant professor of pediatrics\, she has practiced and taught at top ten children’s hospitals: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\, Johns Hopkins Hospital\, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is a devoted fan of K-dramas\, Korean green tea\, and the haenyeo of Jeju Island. Stone Angels\, now out with Grand Central Publishing\, is her debut novel. \nNina Sharma’s work has appeared in The New Yorker\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Electric Literature\, and The Washington Post\, among other publications. She received her MFA in writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts and has been awarded residencies from Vermont Studio Center and St. Nell’s Humor Writing Residency. \nNina is formerly the Programs Director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and with Quincy Scott Jones she co-created Blackshop\, a column that thinks about allyship between BIPOC people\, featured on Anomaly. A two-time Asian Women Giving Circle grantee for her workshop\, “No Name Mind: Stories of Mental Health from Asian America\,” she currently teaches at Barnard College and Columbia University. \nNina is a proud co-founder of Not Your Biwi Improv. Her debut collection of personal essays is The Way You Make Me Feel: Love In Black and Brown (Penguin Press 2024).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/both-and-five-aapi-writers-on-the-intersection-of-mental-health-identity/
LOCATION:P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
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SUMMARY:Publishing as Trans* and Asian / Diasporic Practice
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation and Call for Pitches with Jeannine Tang and Wong Binghao (Bing)\n\n\nOn May 22\, Jeannine Tang and Wong Binghao (Bing) will have a hybrid conversation at Asia Art Archive in America to share and reflect upon their ongoing project focusing on trans* and Asian/diasporic publishing practices in contemporary art. This program will reflect upon their experiences organizing conversations for the project and speculate on publishing futures related to the project. They invite audiences to contribute to these discussions. Tang and Wong will speak during the first half of the program\, and open the floor to the audience for the second half. \nAnyone attending in-person is welcome to take the mic and share their work. Please prepare a 1-2 minute introduction to a publishing project\, with a hot take on how/why it materializes and matters to you and your (imagined) community. Speakers are welcome to bring a publication to illustrate their points. Like the participants of the larger project\, speakers are invited to imagine ‘publishing’ expansively. This could include (not exhaustively): one off or serial projects\, print or digital or online publication\, self-published or institutional endeavors\, books\, zines\, magazines\, journals\, work on/through social media\, websites\, and more. \nBetween 2023-2024\, Tang and Wong convened internal online conversations with artists\, writers\, editors and curators to discuss and complicate how trans*gender\, Asian\, and diasporic experiences might inform publishing practices in contemporary art. These conversations were organized in collaboration with Asia Art Archive in America\, with the support of The New School and New York University. This summer\, Asia Art Archive in America will publish an online publication edited by Tang and Wong that extends these dialogues and features contributions by some of the conversation participants. \nThis collaborative event is hosted by Asia Art Archive in America and co-organized with NYU’s Department of Performance Studies. \n \nParticipant bios: \nJeannine Tang is an art historian who teaches as Assistant Professor in the Department of Performance Studies at the Tisch School of the Arts\, NYU. \nWong Binghao (Bing) is a writer\, editor\, and curator. They are the editorial and creative director of 5G Bing\, an internet grimoire. \n \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAAAinA’s general programming and operations are funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts\, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council\, the Vilcek Foundation\, and other foundations and individuals.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/publishing-as-trans-and-asian-diasporic-practice/
LOCATION:Asia Art Archive in America\, 23 Cranberry Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barbara Demick's Daughters of the Bamboo Grove Book Launch with Emily Feng
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Demick for the book launch of her latest work\, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. \nIn Daughters of the Bamboo Grove\, prizing winning author and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick\, embarks on a journey following the lives of Fangfang and Shuangjie — twins separated at birth — and the extraordinary efforts to reunite them. The compelling narrative delves into the heart-wrenching story of twin sisters torn apart by China’s one-child policy\, the complex socio-political landscape of China\, and the emotional and ethical dimensions of international adoption. Her previous books include Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea and Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town. \nDemick will be in conversation with NPR’s international correspondent Emily Feng\, who brings her own experience and perspective from her reporting work on China. Demick and Feng will also discuss the topic of identity\, exploring what it means to be Chinese in China\, as covered in Feng’s recent book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom\, and what it means to be Chinese within the broader Asian diaspora in America. Fangfang\, who was adopted by a family in the U.S. and renamed Esther\, and Shuangjie\, who remained in China\, are central to this discussion. \nDaughters of the Bamboo Grove will be available for sale during the event\, with a book signing and reception to follow. \n$25 Nonmembers\, $15 Members. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/barbara-demicks-daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove-book-launch-with-emily-feng/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book
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SUMMARY:The Art of Gaman with Nancy Beck (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 at 6:30 PM there will be a presentation about Arts & Crafts of Japanese Americans Incarcerated during WWII. This virtual talk will be given by the Essex Library Association only on Zoom. It will be presented remotely by Nancy Beck\, Secretary/Treasurer of the Japan Society of Fairfield County. For details and to register\, go to: \nhttps://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&EventID=555301&PK= \nDuring World War II\, the United States forcibly relocated and incarcerated about 120\,000 people of Japanese descent in ten concentration camps\, mostly in the western interior of the country. About two-thirds were U.S. citizens. \nFor her presentation Nancy will show pictures of objects made in the camps. She will also show footage from the 2011 documentary\, Art of Gaman\, in which Delphine Hirasuna\, author of the book “Art of Gaman”\, discusses the history of the camps\, and the Japanese word gaman\, meaning “enduring what seems unbearable with dignity and grace.” \nNancy is a third-generation Japanese American (sansei). Her mother and many other relatives were incarcerated during World War II because of their Japanese ethnicity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-art-of-gaman-with-nancy-beck-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Hybrid,Virtual
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SUMMARY:NY City Council District 38 Candidates’ Forum
DESCRIPTION:This candidate forum for City Council District 38\, with Alexa Aviles and Ling Ye\, will be held on Thursday\, May 22nd from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center at 6206 6th Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11220 (R train to 59th Street; B64 or B9 bus to Bay Ridge & 6th Ave). While the event is free\, those attending must RSVP. If you need language assistance\, please RSVP by May 8th. \nFor any inquiry\, please contact us at info@apavoice.org\nThis is for Brooklyn – City Council District 38 in these neighborhoods: Gowanus-Red Hook\, Park Slope\, South Slope\, Sunset Park (West)\, Sunset Park (Central)\, Green-Wood Cemetery\, Dyker Heights\, Bensonhurst\, Bath Beach\, Borough Park (West)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ny-city-council-district-38-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center\, 6206 6th Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11220
CATEGORIES:Debate,In Person
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