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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with BD Wong and David Henry Hwang on “Perspectives on Careers in Arts and Entertainment”
DESCRIPTION:“Advice and Networking Event – Arts and Entertainment” on April 8\, 2026\nCo-hosted with China Institute of America\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative \nFireside Chat with BD Wong and David Henry Hwang on “Perspectives on Careers in Arts and Entertainment” \nFollowed by an In-Person Advice and Networking Event \nApril 8\, 2026 from 6 pm ET to 7:30 pm ET \nCo-hosted by the Committee of 100 and China Institute of America \nLocation: China Institute of America at 100 Washington Street\, New York City \nWe are pleased to invite you to the 56th event organized by the Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative. This in-person event featuring a fireside chat with playwright David Henry Huang and actor BD Wong\, followed by valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in different fields within the Arts and Entertainment industry. Experienced Asian American advisors will host separate individual tables. You are welcome to attend the fireside chat or the advice and networking event or both. \nWe have held these advice and networking events for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Previous professions covered include industrial\, finance\, consulting and investing. \nWe will start with brief welcoming comments\, the fireside chat on “Perspectives on Careers in the Arts and Entertainment”\, an introduction of the advisors\, and then the advisor tables. \n  \nThe attendees will have the list of the experienced advisors in advance and will be able to choose which tables they want to visit to get career advice and to ask questions. The attendees will be able to move from table to table as they wish. \nIn addition\, before the event\, from 5 pm to 6 pm\, China Institute of America will make available their new exhibition The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America\, that celebrates the legendary Peking opera star’s historic 1930 U.S. trip (which was sponsored by China Institute of America). \n  \nThis advice and networking event will be a unique opportunity to explore various Arts and Entertainment professions with experienced practitioners and make personal connections. \n  \nDiscussions will be frank and informative as each table host will answer your questions and share personal insights about their profession\, including both the upsides and the downsides. \n  \nWe hope this event will help those of you who are either just starting out or are in the early to mid-stages of your career to enhance your career planning. We hope that this event will allow you to overcome obstacles and accelerate your career. \n  \nIf you would like to join us for this networking/advisory event\, please register at: \n  \nRegistration: https://C-4-8-2026.eventbrite.com (If you have trouble registering\, please email us at asianamericancareerceilings@gmail.com.) \nRegards\, \nPaul Cheung\, President\, The Committee of 100 \nGeorge Geh\, CEO\, China Institute of America \nPeter Young\, Chair\, Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative\, The Committee of 100 member and New York Regional Chair \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 38 years ago. The Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org \nThe Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nChina Institute of America \nFounded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey\, Paul Monroe\, and Chinese scholars Hu Shih (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文)\, China Institute of America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art\, business\, cuisine\, culture\, and education. \nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.chinainstitute.org. \nChina Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY 10006 \n  \n▦ Speaker Bios: \nDavid Henry Hwang \nPlaywright\, Librettist\, Screenwriter \nObie and Tony Award Winner \n  \nDavid Henry Hwang is an American playwright\, librettist\, screenwriter\, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB\, Golden Child\, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and three other nominations (Golden Child\, Flower Drum Song\, and Yellow Face)\, as well as a Grammy Award (Ainadamar) and one other nomination (Soft Power). Three of his works (M. Butterfly\, Yellow Face\, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. \n  \nBD Wong \nAmerican Actor and Activist \n  \nBD WONG won the Drama Desk Award\, Outer Critics Circle Award\, Theater World Award\, Clarence Derwent Award\, and Tony Award for his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. Other Broadway includes the revivals of You’re A Good Man\, Charlie Brown and Pacific Overtures. Off-Broadway and regional includes Atlantic Theater\, Drama Dept.\, La Jolla Playhouse\, American Conservatory Theater\, Williamstown Theater Festival\, McCarter Theater\, The Public Theater. \nHe has appeared in more than 20 feature films\, including Bird Box\, Focus\, Seven Years in Tibet\, 4 Jurassic films\, 2 Mulan films\, and 2 Father of the Bride films. On television\, he has been featured on Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens\, Mr. Robot (Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award nominations)\, American Horror Story: Apocalypse\, Gotham\, 11 seasons of Law & Order: SVU\, Oz\, and All-American Girl. \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-career-ceilings-advice-networking-arts-and-entertainment/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Television,Theater
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Arab American Poetry | Readings by Maha Hashwi\, Ghinwa Jawhari\, Lawrence Joseph\, and Kamelya Omayma Youssef (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:​Join SNFL and the Radius of Arab American Writers (RAWI) for a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month\, with readings by Maha Hashwi\, Ghinwa Jawhari\, Lawrence Joseph\, and Kamelya Omayma Youssef. \nThis event will take place in person and online at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. \nTo honor the rich poetic tradition of Arab American literature\, poets Maha Hashwi\, Ghinwa Jawhari\, Lawrence Joseph\, and Kamelya Omayma Youssef will read from and discuss their work. This event is hosted in partnership with RAWI\, founded in 1993 as the Radius of Arab American Writers. \nTo join the event in person | Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For free events\, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance\, but registration does not guarantee admission. All registered seats are released shortly before start time\, and seats may become available at that time. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program. \nTo view the livestream | Whether you’re attending in person or online\, you must register with your email address. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet/cellular connection to view the livestream. \nABOUT THE POETS \nMaha Hashwi is a storyteller and spoken word poet. She is unapologetic in her identities as a Muslim and Arab woman. Her debut poetry collection\, The Pomegranate Is a Grenade\, will be published September 2026. She hosts a writing workshop in NYC called Anyone Can Write encouraging all to put pen to paper. Maha has attended Aspen Institute’s Summer Words Writers Conference in Poetry and Tin House’s Winter Workshop. She grew up in Dearborn\, Michigan and now lives in New York City. \nGhinwa Jawhari is a Lebanese American writer from Cleveland\, based in Brooklyn. She is a recipient of fellowships from Kundiman and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. Her fiction\, poetry\, and essays appear in Prairie Schooner\, The Adroit Journal\, Al Rawiya\, Rusted Radishes\, and elsewhere. Her chapbook BINT (2021) was selected by Aria Aber for Radix Media’s Own Voices Chapbook Prize. \nBorn in Detroit\, Lawrence Joseph is the grandson of Lebanese and Syrian immigrants\, who were among the first Arab Americans in Detroit in the early years of the twentieth century. He is the author of many books of poems\, most recently A Certain Clarity: Selected Poems (Farrar\, Straus and Giroux\, 2020)\, and two books of prose\, Lawyerland\, a nonfiction novel (FSG\, 1997)\, and The Game Changed: Essays and Other Prose (University of Michigan Press\, 2011). His new book of poems\, Precisely Now\, will be published by FSG in September 2026. Among his awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, and New York State Council on the Arts. He is a retired Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law and lives in New York City. \nKamelya Omayma Youssef is the author of A book with a hole in it\, which won the Arab American Book Award for Poetry in 2023 and Wendy’s Subway’s Carolyn Bush Award in 2020. She is a text and performance worker who works\, teaches\, edits\, and organizes events in Detroit\, NY\, etc. Her work has appeared in Apogee\, Mizna\, Sukoon\, AAWW’s The Margins\, Poem-a-Day\, and elsewhere. Currently\, she is an Artist-at-Work in partnership with The Office Arts\, and she is curating events and the microresidency at City of Asylum-Detroit. Her second book is forthcoming soon with 1080press. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-celebration-of-arab-american-poetry-readings-by-maha-hashwi-ghinwa-jawhari-lawrence-joseph-and-kamelya-omayma-youssef-hybrid/
LOCATION:NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) New York Public Library\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Voices: Integrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Stories into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and voices in your classroom! Rooted in the NYC DOE’s Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History coursebook\, this series offers rich historical content\, classroom connections\, and practical tools. \nExplore the Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA’s) collection of over 85\,000 artifacts and oral histories that illuminate the Chinese American experience\, alongside insights from leading AAPI scholars. Together\, educators will explore themes of law and citizenship\, work and community life\, and arts and culture.  \nThroughout the series\, participants will:  \n\nBuild foundational knowledge of AAPI histories\, movements\, and contributions—and understand their essential place in the broader American story\nDevelop curriculum-aligned lesson plans that thoughtfully integrate AAPI narratives and perspectives\nEngage in hands-on learning with primary sources\, archival materials\, and museum exhibits to support effective instructional design\n\nLight breakfast and lunch included. \nEligible participants will receive 15 CTLE hours and a per session.  \nThose interested should complete this linked survey and send a cover letter\, a letter from an administrator\, and their resume to socialstudies@schools.nyc.gov with the subject line “Hidden Voices AAPI Institute.” Applicants will be selected based on these materials provided. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hidden-voices-integrating-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-stories-into-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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SUMMARY:Southeast Asian Studies Initiative (SEASI)’s 6th Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The symposium will take place on Saturday\, April 4th\, 2026\, at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The program will feature a keynote address by a leading scholar in Southeast Asian Studies\, student presentations from Brown University and institutions across the Northeast\, a cultural performance\, and catered lunch and dinner.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/southeast-asian-studies-initiative-seasis-6th-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Watson School of International and Public Affairs – Brown University\, 111 Thayer St\, Providence\, RI\, 02912
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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SUMMARY:NYC Bollywood Movie Night: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge  DDLJ @230 FIFTH
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a legendary Bollywood movie night featuring DDLJ\, good vibes\, and nonstop fun with Blue Glove!\n\n\n#1 OFFICIAL NYC BOLLYWOOD MOVIE NIGHT |DDLJ @230 FIFTH\n🎬✨ Bollywood Movie Night ft. DDLJ @ 230 Fifth ✨🎬 \nGet ready to feel the charisma of Shahrukh Khan & Kajol ❤️ and relive the iconic scenes on big screens with theater-quality sound! 🎥🍿 \n🌟 Event Highlights\n\nWatch Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge with popcorn\, food & drinks and 100s of other fans🍿🥤\nHindi Audio with English Subtitles\nTicket includes free access to the Bollywood afterparty starting at 10 PM 🕺💃\nFingerlicious food by 230 Fifth Rooftop: American bites 🍣🍔\nBar open 7 PM – 3 AM 🍸🍹\n\n🏆 VIP Experience\nUpgrade your night : \n\n✅ Skip-the-line entry\n✅ Designated front row couch\n✅ Personal bartender for bottle service 🥂\n\n📞 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 917-716-6481 to customize your VIP experience. \n🎟️ Tickets\n\nEarly Bird Entry-Only Tickets: $25 🎫\nGroup discounts available 👯\nSkip-the-line admission available (event will sell out!) ⚡\nVIP packages available 💎\n\nNote: Tickets do not include food or drinks. \n📞 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 917-716-6481 for questions or ticket info. \n⏰ Event Schedule\n\nDoors Open: 6:30 PM 🚪\nMovie Starts: 7:00 PM 🎥\nBollywood Afterparty: 10:00 PM onwards🕺💃\n\n⏰ Venue Layout\n\nMovie screening: Empire Room\, 20th floor\, indoors\nBollywood Party: Empire Room\, 20th floor\, indoors\nAccess to Rooftop: hop to the rooftop anytime\n\n🔑 Age & ID Requirements\n\n21+ only\nValid physical ID required: State-issued ID\, Driver’s License\, or Passport 🪪\nDigital copies or photos will not be accepted ❌\n\n⚠️ Refund Policy\n\nAll Sales Final – No Refunds\nCircumstances beyond our control (weather\, emergencies\, delays\, etc.) are not grounds for refunds 🌧️\nTicket mistakes (wrong date\, location\, event) cannot be refunded ❌\nEvent talent & amenities are subject to change without notice 🎶\n\nWe reserve the right to refuse entry without refund for any reason\, including inappropriate behavior\, dress code violations\, intoxication\, or venue capacity limits 🚫 \n📸 Photos & Videos: We often capture moments at our events. Email tamashanights@gmail.com if you’d like your images removed. \nFor questions or VIP booking:\n📞 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 917-716-6481
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/blue-glove-presents-1-official-nyc-bollywood-movie-night-ddlj-230-fifth/
LOCATION:230 Fifth Rooftop Bar\, 230 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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SUMMARY:Qingming Festival Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Qingming Festival\, Tiandi Universal Market invites community members to gather for an afternoon of reflection\, remembrance\, and connection. \nThrough simple hands-on activities and shared cultural traditions\, participants will explore practices of ancestral remembrance and traditional rituals in a supportive community environment. Together\, we create space to reflect on memory\, heritage\, and collective care. \nQingming Festival is traditionally a time to honor ancestors and reconnect with family heritage. This gathering invites participants to engage with these traditions through creative making\, conversation\, and shared cultural experience. \nThis event is open to all members of the community. \n在清明节这一特殊时刻，我们邀请社区成员共同相聚，通过手工活动与传统文化实践，进行一次关于记忆、祖先与文化传承的集体体验。 \n在轻松与支持性的社群环境中，参与者将通过简单的创作与交流，探索祭祖与传统仪式的意义，并在共同的文化实践中重新连接记忆、文化与社区关怀。 \n清明节是华人文化中纪念祖先、回望家族历史的重要节日。本次活动希望通过集体创作与文化交流，让参与者在社区中体验传统文化所带来的疗愈与连接。 \n本活动向所有社区成员开放。 \n\nThis community gathering is part of Tiandi Universal Market (天地通用市场)\, a community-centered\, socially engaged art initiative that reimagines traditional ritual practices within Asian and Asian diasporic communities. \nThe project explores how traditional cultural practices can create spaces for reflection\, healing\, and shared memory within contemporary communities. \nThis project is funded by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) 2026 “What Can We Do?” Grant. \nFollow Tiandi Universal Market on Instagram: @tiandi.universal.market
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/qingming-festival-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Glow Cultural Centre\, 133-29 41st Avenue Floor 1 Flushing\, NY 11355\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Education,Festival,In Person
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SUMMARY:Sake Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sake Workshop Pt. II\, an interactive tasting experience exploring the flavors\, history\, and craft of sake.\n\n\nPartnering with Brooklyn Kura\, participants will enjoy three curated sake pours paired with Japanese bites\, learn about sake production and food pairings\, and finish the workshop with a hands-on cocktail-making session featuring a refreshing yuzu-based drink. \nDate: Saturday\, April 4th \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 / 4:00 PM \nLocation: Japan Village (934 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY) Courtyard Cabin \n*ID’s will be checked at door
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sake-workshop/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T173000
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SUMMARY:American Pakistan Foundation Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the APF Leadership Summit for a day of empowering talks\, networking\, and professional development!\n\n\nWelcome to the APF Leadership Summit 2026! Join us for a day filled with inspiring talks\, interactive workshops\, and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 28th Fl offices at 31 West 52nd St. Get ready to connect with industry leaders\, interact with the Pakistani-American community\, gain valuable insights from APF Board members\, and enhance your leadership. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn\, grow your network\, and gain professional development. Register now to secure your spot! \nThis event is free for APF Leadership Council members. All proceeds will go to APF community service and civic engagement initiatives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/apf-leadership-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman\, 31 West 52nd Street\, #28th Fl\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Chrissa Sparkles: In Progress!
DESCRIPTION:She’s a hot divorcee who unpacks her filipino heritage\, delusional ideas of love\, and how she became an accidental political popstar.\n\n\nDOORS: 8:15pm \nSHOW: 8:30pm \nEris Mainstage \nChrissa is finishing her musical comedy hour with original songs\, standup\, and storytelling. She’s a hot divorcee who unpacks her filipino heritage\, delusional ideas of love\, and how she became an accidental political popstar. \nChrissa Sparkles (@chrissasparkles) \nFine Print: \n\nMust be 21+ to attend. No outside alcohol is allowed in the space.\nThere are 60 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.\nLineup subject to change.\n\n  \n  \nPhotographic Consent Disclaimer\nBy 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/chrissa-sparkles-in-progress/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Comedy Collective\, 167 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Slaysian Drag from Head to Toe
DESCRIPTION:Have you always dreamed of getting into drag but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a total beginner\, a drag enthusiast\, or just curious to play\, this workshop is for you! Slaysian Drag from Head to Toe is an AAPI-centered introduction to the art of drag\, celebrating queer Asian voices\, faces\, and bodies while breaking away from Western drag norms. \nLed by drag artist Shia Ho\, founder of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and multimedia artist Lauren Auyeung (LORAIYA)\, this hands-on session will guide participants through the essentials: \n\nHistory of Drag\nDrag Makeup that complements your unique features\nWig Styling that frames your fantasy\nSilhouette Building that highlights your natural proportions\nBuilding your persona and finding your inner diva/divo\nQ&A with Shia Ho\n\nCome ready to experiment\, laugh\, and connect with the community. Make-up and supplies will be provided — no prior experience needed! Plus\, as a workshop participant\, you’ll get exclusive access to sign up for A4’s Drag Night/Variety Show on June 4 at Red Pavilion (more details coming soon). \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but RSVP is required. To help keep our programs free\, there is a suggested donation of $10. Capacity is limited. \nAccessibility: A4 is located on the 9th floor with elevators that are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are for all genders and also wheelchair accessible. \nIf you require any accommodations including ASL interpretation\, language translation\, or large print\, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week before the event. We will do our best to accommodate. \nRecordings:\nThe workshop will be recorded and uploaded to A4’s YouTube channel afterwards. \nAbout Shia Ho\nShia Ho is a Japanese American drag artist and event producer who weaves her Asian and queer identity into bold performances and immersive parties across NYC. She is a creator of Made in Asia\, the largest AAPI drag festival in the US\, and passionate HIV advocate. www.shiahonyc.com \nAbout Lauren Auyeung\nLauren Auyeung (LORAIYA) is a multimedia artist working across movement\, music\, design\, and performance art. Her interdisciplinary practice spans contemporary dance theater\, hyperpop music\, and drag\, exploring the relationship between bodies\, sound\, and technology through her ever-evolving practice. Passionate about the intersection of LGBTQ+ and AAPI advocacy\, she is grateful to partner with A4 to expand access\, visibility\, and support for queer AAPI artists in arts and entertainment. IG: @loraiyapapaya www.loraiya.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/workshop-slaysian-drag-from-head-to-toe/
LOCATION:29 W 38th St Floor 9\, 29 W 38th St Floor 9\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
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SUMMARY:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: American Girl
DESCRIPTION:MOCA x NYAFF Film Club is a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Margin\, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm\, rewrite narratives\, and push boundaries. \nEach session is more than just a movie night—it’s an opportunity to connect\, discover\, and engage. This year’s screenings are scheduled for April 2\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 10. Following the screening\, join us for a moderated conversation to explore the film’s themes\, creative impact\, and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and continue the dialogue during a casual networking reception afterward. \nDon’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of bold cinema and meaningful connections. Let’s watch\, chat\, and celebrate together! \nAmerican Girl (2021) \nDirected by: Fiona Roan Feng-i Runtime: 101 minutes \nAMERICAN GIRL follows 13-year-old Fen\, who is forced to move from Los Angeles back to Taipei with her mother and younger sister after her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Set during the 2003 SARS outbreak\, Fen struggles to adapt to life in Taiwan—feeling like an outsider at school\, reconnecting with her estranged father\, and clashing with her mother. As tensions at home intensify and Fen acts out in rebellion\, a health scare involving her younger sister pushes the family toward a long-overdue emotional confrontation. \nStarring: Karena Lam (林嘉欣)\, Kaiser Chuang (莊凱勛)\, Caitlin Fang (方郁婷)\, Bowie Tseng (曾寶儀) \nCourtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited \nStay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Programmer David Wilentz\, starting at 8:15 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-nyaff-film-club-american-girl/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260401T041623Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Strokes Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Sophie Yuan for a beginner Chinese calligraphy workshop. Learn brush strokes\, create characters\, and enjoy wine and light refreshments.\n\n\nSips & Strokes Chinese Calligraphy Workshop\nJoin Chinese language educator and children’s author Sophie Yuan for an engaging introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide participants through fundamental brush techniques and simple characters\, while exploring the cultural and philosophical traditions behind this centuries-old practice. Through hands-on instruction\, attendees will slow down\, focus their attention\, and experience the meditative rhythm of ink on paper. A $25 ticket includes all materials\, including brushes\, ink\, and paper\, as well as wine and light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sips-strokes-chinese-calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260327T062642Z
CREATED:20260327T062642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T062642Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk | A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night
DESCRIPTION:China Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\n\n\nChina Institute invites you to an evening conversation with Zhang Qin\, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night\, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun\, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the intellectual foundations of modern Chinese architecture. Blending architectural history\, personal reflection\, and cultural analysis\, the book reveals the inner world of a master architect whose influence far exceeded the limited records of his life. The conversation will be moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng\, Director of Programs at China Institute\, and followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. \n \nSchedule \n5:30–6:00 pm | Audience check-in6:00–6:45 pm | Conversation with Qin Zhang\, moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng6:45–7:00 pm | Audience Q&A7:00–7:30 pm | Book sale and signing \n \nAbout the Book \nA Solitary Traveler in the Long Night revisits the life and legacy of Tong Jun\, an outstanding architect and architectural educator in contemporary China. Widely regarded as an all-around talent\, Tong Jun made lasting contributions as a theorist\, designer\, writer\, and painter. Deeply grounded in ancient Chinese literature\, he studied classical poetry from an early age and later received formal architectural training in both China and the United States\, earning multiple awards while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. \nTong Jun left behind an extensive body of work and manuscripts on architecture\, landscape\, architectural history\, sculpture\, and painting that have profoundly influenced generations of architects and scholars. Yet despite his intellectual impact\, records of his personal life remain scarce. Focusing on the final twenty years of Tong Jun’s life\, this book brings forward a vivid and human portrait of a solitary thinker and practitioner navigating tradition\, modernity\, and artistic conviction. \n \nSpeaker and Moderator \nQin Zhang | Author \nHonorary Professor in School of Architecture at China Academy of Art\, Prof. Zhang is an established leader dedicated to uniting individuals and leveraging expertise in Architecture and Urban Planning to bring about impactful collaboration and achievement. Prof. Zhang earned her B.A. degree in Architecture from Southeastern University\, and her MSc and PhD in Urban Planning at Tongji University (China). She is devoted to the conservation of historical and cultural heritage. Prof. Qin has published the book A Forgotten Master\, and has lectured in schools of architecture at Harvard\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and other’s locations. Her diverse projects have been honored in China and by UNESCO. In 2006\, Prof. Zhang co-founded the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation\, of which she serves as Secretary-General and Vice-President. She is a Researcher at Harvard University. \n \nSusan Yuqing Feng | Moderator – Director of Programs\, China Institute of America \nSusan Yuqing Feng joined China Institute as Director of Programs in October of 2023. Before joining CI\, Susan was the Editor in Chief of Bitpush News\, a leading block chain media based in New York and a columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition. \nThroughout her journalism career\, Susan conducted interviews with a multitude of world economic and political leaders\, including Warren Buffet\, Bill Gates\, Alan Greenspan\, Paul Volker\, President Clinton\, Zbigniew Brzeziński\, Michael Bloomberg\, Thomas Friedman\, and many more. Susan has also directed the documentary series “World Movers” which was released in March 2018. It illustrated the emerging new world order 70 years after WWII\, shedding light on what has changed the U.S. and the world and the forces affecting everyone. It focused on the relationships between technology and globalization\, the impact on immigration\, and the future of U.S.-China relations. \nSusan graduated from Columbia University and got her MA in International Affairs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-a-solitary-traveler-in-the-long-night/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000
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SUMMARY:Music: Eunbi Kim: it feels like a dream
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Eunbi Kim makes her National Sawdust debut with it feels like a dream\, an intimate solo program exploring family and identity\, offering listeners a sound space to reflect on the dreams they carry and pass on. The program features works by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)\, Angélica Negrón\, Pauchi Sasaki\, and Sophia Jani for piano\, pre-recorded voices\, and electronics\, written for and performed by Kim. The evening includes the world premiere of a new work by Pauchi Sasaki\, alongside music by Zosha Di Castri.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/eunbi-kim-it-feels-like-a-dream/
LOCATION:National Sawdust\, 80 North 6th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260327T124731Z
CREATED:20260327T124731Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Holi Dance Celebration & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi in this colorful virtual dance celebration and workshop presented by Anja Dance Company! This interactive online experience highlights the joy\, energy\, and cultural richness of Indian dance. Through live instruction\, and an engaging movement session\, participants will explore the traditions behind Holi\, the Festival of Colors\, and its connection to Indian performing arts. Learn lively Bollywood choreography and the upbeat rhythms of Bhangra in a fun\, family-friendly workshop that brings the spirit of Holi directly to your screen.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-holi-dance-celebration-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dance,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T213000
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SUMMARY:Movie: Project Hail Mary with Theater Takeover Tuesday & Potluck Asian America
DESCRIPTION:Potluck Asian America is joining forces with the community-based Theater Takeover Tuesdays crew to screen the new movie Project Hail Mary. \nTheater Takeover Tuesdays is a grassroots moviegoing group organized by Julie Huang and friends that brings communities together to support films\, particularly those connected to Asian and Asian American actors\, writers\, directors\, and creators. The gatherings began during the SAG-AFTRA strike\, when artists could not promote their work in the usual ways and people were eager to reconnect after years of COVID isolation. \nEveryone buys their own ticket\, showing up simply to support the film and the artists behind it. After the screening\, the audience often gathers in the theater lobby for a group photo or short video to capture the moment. \nFrom time to time\, actors\, writers\, directors\, stunt performers\, and others connected to the film stop by to meet the audience. The dream is to bring artists and communities together in a joyful\, authentic way while encouraging more organizations to join the effort and help fill theaters through the simple act of showing up. \nTuesday\, March 31\nJoin us for the 6:30 PM showing at Regal Essex Crossing\nTickets: $7.99 (+ $2 handling fee) \nTicket note:\nTickets are $7.99 if purchased at the theater (no booking fee). Regal adds a $2 fee for app purchases. If anyone reaches out trying to sell tickets\, we recommend ignoring and purchasing directly through Regal.\nPlease ignore strangers trying to sell you their extra ticket and purchase directly through Regal.\nCheck out this video on how you can get your Regal Crown Club tix for this price! https://youtube.com/shorts/T0LEbd1_LHY \nHappy Hour before the movie at 5:00: La Caverna\, 122 Rivington Street \nProject Hail Mary:  Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns\, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-takeover-tuesday-potluck-asian-america-project-hail-mary/
LOCATION:Regal Essex Crossing\, 129 Delancey St.\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
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SUMMARY:Legacy in Transition: Community-Centric Small Business Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Come learn and interact with a panel of small business owners who have taken different approaches to succession planning and legacy business ownership. \nWe’ll talk about passing it on to family members\, selling to an employee or community member\, or converting it to a worker owned cooperative business. \nWhether you’re a business owner considering transition\, an individual considering taking over a business\, or simply care about the future of small businesses in NYC\, this event is for you. \nBites from Sonbul + drinks from DONNA will be served\, and participants will go home with produce from our grab + go bins\, courtesy of Tay Shing!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/legacy-in-transition-community-centric-small-business-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260327T145637Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Women of Ascend Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Leaders today are navigating constant change\, rising expectations\, and complex decisions that rarely come with clear answers. The 2026 Women of Ascend Conference\, Forward with Purpose\, is designed to support professionals at every career stage with practical leadership tools and insights to elevate their careers. This program focuses on real leadership moments. The kind that requires sound judgment\, ethical clarity\, and the ability to move forward even when conditions are uncertain. Through plenary conversations and interactive breakout sessions\, participants will explore how leading with purpose strengthens decision-making\, builds resilience\, and increases long-term impact at work\, in business\, and in the community. In celebration of International Women’s Month and Ascend’s 20-year milestone\, we honor the dedicated members and sponsors who embody our values and propel our mission forward. \nThis event is complimentary and open to all—the insights shared have been thoughtfully inspired to resonate across roles\, industries\, and experience levels. \n2026 Speakers\n\n \nWelcome & Opening Plenary\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET | Register Here \n\n\nWelcome Remarks \n\n\nAscend’s Got Talent (AGT) Performances \n\n\nMindfulness Intention Setting Exercise \n\n\nWomen of Ascend L&D Program and Impact Showcase \n\n\n Aligning Your Career with Purpose Across Career Stages \n\n\nAligning your career with your purpose is an evolving process that changes as your priorities and skills shift through different stages of life. In this enlightening session\, we will feature leaders across career stages who will share experience-based insights on evolving life stages and their impact on career trajectory\, where unique goals and psychological shifts define each stage: \n\n\nEarly Career: Exploration and Foundation \n\n\nMid-Career: Re‑Evaluation and Integration \n\n\nLate Career: Impact and Legacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session Options\n2:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET\nPlease only register for ONE breakout session \n \n\n\nSession 1 |Innovate and Elevate: Leading with Purpose through AI-Driven Strategies \n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\nCPE-Credit Eligible \n\n\nJoin us as we unveil groundbreaking insights into purpose-driven leadership in the age of AI. This conversation will delve into the intentional strategies that form the framework of success\, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in shaping leadership and fostering growth. \n\n\nIn this insightful session\, you will gain actionable insights to empower your leadership journey and fuel your career advancement. \n\n\nDiscover how AI can personalize your leadership journey with tailored guidance that evolves with your career. \n\n\nDefine and pursue success on your terms\, tying values to goals and focusing on people\, networking\, mentorship\, and sponsorship. \n\n\nExplore strategies that blend work-life harmony\, relationship building\, and leadership branding\, using AI to augment human capabilities and connections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 | Building Influence through Social Capital: Intentional Strategies for Every Career Path \n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\nCPE-Credit Eligible \n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the meaning of social capital and how it can serve as a powerful career development tool\, while exploring innovative strategies to expand your influence. \n\n\nDuring this session\, you’ll gain insights to strengthen your leadership presence and build purposeful\, cross-industry connections. \n\n\nUnderstand the critical role of social capital in forging meaningful connections that can enhance your professional reputation and credibility. \n\n\nCultivate relationships through innovative approaches that broaden your influence while enriching your understanding of diverse perspectives and practices. \n\n\nExamine real-world examples of how leveraging social capital can lead to impactful collaborations\, mentorship opportunities\, and a stronger sense of purpose in your work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Plenary | Forward with Purpose: Cultivating Purpose-Driven Workplace & Business Culture\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET | Register Here \nCultivating a purpose-driven workplace involves aligning organizational goals with a higher\, meaningful mission\, fostering deeper employee engagement\, retention\, and resilience. This closing plenary will feature dynamic conversations on how leaders can build this culture by defining clear\, actionable values\, integrating purpose into daily operations\, empowering employees to see their impact\, and modeling authentic leadership. Plus\, we will showcase Ascend’s Got Talent (AGT) performances to conclude the conference!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-women-of-ascend-conference-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T173000
DTSTAMP:20260327T073553Z
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SUMMARY:The Peking Acrobats
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed as The Peking Acrobats® deliver a jaw-dropping performance that defies gravity and belief. This thrilling showcase blends the time-honored tradition of Chinese acrobatics with live music\, bold visuals\, and cutting-edge special effects—creating a high-flying experience for all ages.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-peking-acrobats/
LOCATION:Queens College – Colden Auditorium\, 153-49 Reeves Avenue\, Flushing\, NY\, 11367
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260327T074435Z
CREATED:20260327T071721Z
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SUMMARY:Pineapple Cake Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate pineapple cake tasting — a deep dive into the history/culture of + a guided sampling of 10 Taiwanese brands/types.\n\n\nJoin the Pineapple Cake Experience!\nReady to dive into the delicious world of pineapple cakes? This in-person event is all about tasting\, learning\, and having fun with this tropical treat. Whether you’re a foodie or just curious\, come savor the flavors\, meet fellow cake lovers\, and discover what makes pineapple cake a true favorite. Don’t miss out on this sweet adventure! \n\n\nMissing your favorite Taiwanese pineapple cake? Always wanted to visit Taiwan? Love nerding out over something delicious and niche? Save yourself the airfare to Taiwan — this event is for you!! \nJoin Rose for an intimate pineapple cake tasting — a one-of-a-kind food experience. Choose from a morning (10:30am) or afternoon (1:30pm) session on Sunday\, March 29 in the Backroom of Myrtle Wombat\, community beloved Taiwanese convenience store in Clinton Hill\, Brooklyn. \nWhat’s included: \n\nA guided tasting/sampling of 10 pineapple cake brands\, hand picked and brought straight from Taiwan\nPaired with Taiwanese Alishan Mountain Oolong Tea\nA deep dive into the history\, culture\, and evolution of pineapple cakes — including how they’ve inspired modern takes like Rose’s Pineapple Shorts\nAn intimate\, curated group of fellow Taiwanese food & culture lovers\n\n📍 Myrtle Wombat Backroom — 581 Myrtle Ave\, Brooklyn NY 11205 \n*Spots are limited and all sales are final. Photos from the event may be used for future marketing — we’ll make you look good 📸 \nTickets at https://www.rosespineappleshorts.com/meet-the-shorts/p/pineapple-cake-experience
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pineapple-cake-experience/
LOCATION:Myrtle Wombat\, 581 Myrtle Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260327T123834Z
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SUMMARY:Musical: Proud Marys
DESCRIPTION:Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Festival and National Asian Artists Project present PROUD MARYS\, a genre-bending new pop musical in association with community partner Broadway Barkada. Three daughters shake up the strict traditions of their Filipino-American family when they all get knocked up out of wedlock at the same time. With humor and heart\, PROUD MARYS tackles nuanced conversations about women’s physical and mental health through the lens of a devoutly Catholic Fil-Am family … breaking open the myth of the model minority\, one pop song at a time. \nBook\, story and lyrics by Jennifer Paz\nMusic and lyrics by Anthony Fedorov\nDirection and dramaturgy by Fran de Leon
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/musical-proud-marys/
LOCATION:Baruch Performing Arts Center\, 55 Lexington Ave. (Enter at East 25th Street)\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260324T203739Z
CREATED:20260217T203734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T203739Z
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SUMMARY:Anandibai: A Night of Music for a Philadelphia Icon
DESCRIPTION:An evening of new music inspired by Anandibai Joshee\, a Philadelphia icon and the first South Asian woman physician!\n\n\nAnandibai: A Night of Music for a Philadelphia Icon \nJoin us for a powerful evening of music and storytelling inspired by Anandibai Joshee—a trailblazing Philadelphia icon and the first South Asian woman to become a physician. \nFeaturing new music and performances by Devi Majeske\, Pan V\, Maya Keren\, Anju\, and Dwight Dunston aka Duns. \nIn 1883\, at a time when it was rare for women to learn to read and write\, much less attend university\, Anandibai traveled from India to Philadelphia by herself at the age of 18 to study at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. \nAnandibai’s extraordinary life\, resilience\, defiance of societal limitations\, and commitment to serving others make her a true Philadelphia icon. \nCelebrate America 250 with a story you won’t hear anywhere else! \nAbout SAADA \nSAADA is the leading source for South Asian American history—a history spanning more than 250 years. Through our archive\, storytelling projects\, exhibits\, artistic partnerships\, walking tours\, lesson plans\, and books\, SAADA demonstrates how South Asian Americans have helped shape our nation. Learn more on our website. \nLead support for this event is provided by William Penn Foundation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/anandibai-a-night-of-music-for-a-philadelphia-icon/
LOCATION:Neighborhood House\, 20 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:Music: Steven Chelliah - FuzAsian Dimension
DESCRIPTION:International Multi-Award Winning Guitarist\n\n\nFuzAsian DimensionInternational Multi-Award Winning Jazz-Rock-Fusion Guitarist\, Composer and Vocalist\, Author of the FuzAsian® Method\, Steven Chelliah\, is a Malaysian born American Guitarist\, Composer and Vocalist based in NYC and is the inventor of the FuzAsian® Method\, a system of modern jazz that explores the universe of Indian Scales (Ragas) as vehicles for chromatic and harmonic exploration in Jazz Improvisation. \nIn this Concert entitled FuzAsian Dimension\, Chelliah will be featuring select pieces from his upcoming album entitled ‘FuzAsian Dimension’\, which will feature Progressive Jazz Fusion pieces employing the FuzAsian Method (Indian Scales) in the compositions\, arrangements and guitar solos. These pieces will bring the listener on a journey of Eastern sonorities\, dynamic rhythmic interplay between the band\, and guitar virtuosity. \nThe FuzAsian Dimension is a dynamic guitar led power trio (Guitar\, Bass\, and Drums)\, with Steven Chelliah on Guitar\, Pedal-Keyboard\, and Vocals\, Sean Hanon on Upright and Electric Bass and Rintaro Mikami on Drums. In this special pre-Easter show\, Steven will also be throwing in brand new rock originals and some Hendrix and Deep Purple classics\, applying his original sound of the FuzAsian Method into these iconic rock standards. \nHere is a rising star in the world of Rock and Jazz Guitar\, packing with him original songs like ‘Dreams of Yesterday’\, ‘Nothing Left To Give’ and Double Flat Seven from his International Multi-Award Winning album FUZASIAN\, that has won him 17 international awards. Come out for a Saturday night of dynamic and high intensity music and improvisation and allow this Power-Trio take you on a sonic journey to the FuzAsian Dimension! \nFeaturing : Steven Chelliah – Guitar\, Pedal Keyboard\, Vocals\nSean Hanon – Bass\nRintaro Mikami – Drums \n\n\n🍽️ Food & Beverage Minimum:There is a $25 minimum per person\, per set (excluding tax and tip). \nDoors open and dinner service begins 1 hour before showtime. \n💻 Livestream Access:A livestream link will be emailed 30 minutes prior to the event. \n🎟️ Ticket Policy:Your ticket serves as your reservation — no additional booking required. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/steven-chelliah-fuzasian-dimension/
LOCATION:Chelsea Table & Stage\, 152 West 26th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260327T073245Z
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SUMMARY:National Muslim Women's Summit | MALIKAH
DESCRIPTION:Gather\, Heal\, and Build: A Summit for Muslim Women Rooted in Collective Freedom and Care\n\n\nEvery year\, Malikah hosts the National Muslim Women’s Summit\, one of the few nationwide gatherings dedicated to social justice rooted Muslim women. In 2026\, we gather under the theme Collective Freedom and Collective Care\, exploring how spiritual grounding\, emotional resilience\, storytelling\, and community accountability shape the lives of Muslim women. \nThis year’s summit will take place at the Islamic Center of New York City and features a full day of conversation\, creativity\, and connection. \nThrough Qur’an recitation\, poetry\, comedy\, music\, fireside chats\, and a dynamic panel discussion\, we will explore how Muslim women build freedom through shared responsibility and collective care. Featuring workshops in healing justice\, self defense\, and creative expression\, the summit offers both reflection and practical tools for personal and collective growth. \nWhat to Expect: \n✨ Qur’an recitation and community du’a\n✨ Workshop on healing justice\, self defense\, creative expression\n✨ Workshop on spiritual care\, economic power\, and advocacy\n✨ Opening and closing poetry performances\n✨ A live comedy set as collective release\n✨ Musical performance rooted in memory and spiritual grounding\n✨ Three intimate fireside chats\n✨ A multi speaker panel on faith\, resistance\, and collective freedom\n✨ Networking\, marketplace space\, community dinner\, and sponsored goodies\n✨ Prayer accommodations throughout the day \nThe National Muslim Women’s Summit 2026 is an invitation to gather\, reflect\, and build together in a space created by and for Muslim women. For scholarship tickets\, sponsorship opportunities\, or accessibility requests\, please email malikahevents@malikah.org. \nAbout Malikah: \nMalikah is a grassroots anti-violence and wellness organization advocating against gender and hate-based violence through self-defense training\, healing justice\, economic empowerment\, and community organizing for safety and power. We facilitate\, train\, and organize women and girls across all five boroughs in New York City through partnerships with CBOs\, public schools\, and religious institutions. Through our trainer model\, we equip women and girls in our communities with our four programmatic pillars: 1) healing 2) self-defense 3) organizing\, and 4) financial literacy. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/national-muslim-womens-summit-malikah/
LOCATION:The Islamic Center of New York City\, 350 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260327T160213Z
CREATED:20260327T064153Z
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SUMMARY:NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Matcha & the Hina Doll Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Hinamatsuri Tea ritual featuring a rare Kinin-date ceremony—celebrating seasonal beauty\, grace\, and Japanese tradition!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ny-seasonal-tea-ceremony-matcha-the-hina-doll-festival/
LOCATION:Globus Tea Room\, 889 Broadway PHC\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260327T153557Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Four Seas Players: The So-Called Perfect Life
DESCRIPTION:In their pursuit of a perfect life and a perfect marriage\, a couple enrolls in a revolutionary AI system called Perfect Life\, a device that promises certainty\, compatibility\, and lasting love. \nBut instead of fixing their relationship\, the system begins to excavate it—dragging buried memories\, unresolved conflicts\, and unlearned lessons back to the surface. As the AI rewinds\, analyzes\, and reconstructs their past\, the couple is forced to confront a difficult truth: perfection cannot move them forward until they understand what they’ve been avoiding. \nA darkly humorous and emotionally piercing exploration of love\, choice\, and accountability\, The So-Called Perfect Life asks whether intimacy can ever be optimized—and whether a future together is possible without first facing the mess of being human. \nPlaywright: Patrick Lee \nCo-Directors: Patrick Lee & Wing Lo \nTicket Prices: Early Bird $21.80\, Seniors $13.48 \n  \nAbout The Four Seas Players\nTHE FOUR SEAS PLAYERS was founded by Dr. Joanna Chan\, Ms. Sun Fu Lo\, Dr. Leo Yam\, and Mr. Chung Lo in October 1970 in New York City’s Chinatown\, as a community outreach program for young people and recent immigrants. Its purpose is to promote a spirit of harmony and cooperation through artistic involvement and to nurture an interest in and appreciation for the dramatic arts\, especially in the tradition of Chinese culture and its relationship with the Western art form as seen in New York. The name “Four Seas” represents the first two Chinese characters in the ancient saying: “Within the four seas\, all men are brothers.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/four-seas-players-the-so-called-perfect-life/
LOCATION:Abrons Arts Center\, 466 Grand Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T043752Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi – The #1 South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York City!
DESCRIPTION:Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage.\n\n\nAfter four years of sold-out shows\, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh programming! This year\, not only do we keep our optional after-party — we’re introducing a brand-new audience spotlight segment! \n🔥 One lucky audience member will get 1–2 minutes on stage to tell their joke.💬 Just submit your joke when purchasing your ticket.📣 If selected\, you’ll perform live — and your set will be featured on our social media! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Laughing Lassi is New York City’s premier South Asian stand-up comedy show\, featuring the best Desi and Indian-American comedians from NYC and beyond. \nAs featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, and India Tribune\, this monthly comedy event has become a must-see cultural experience — a place where laughter meets identity\, storytelling\, and community. \nWhether you’re South Asian or simply love smart\, diverse humor\, Laughing Lassi promises a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable energy. Each lineup features top comedians who have performed on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, and major festivals around the world. \n📅 When: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts 7:00 PM sharp (no “Brown Time” here!)📍 Where: Midtown Manhattan – Convenient NYC location🍸 Venue Policy: 2-drink minimum (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available) \nJoin hundreds of fans who’ve made Laughing Lassi a monthly tradition for celebrating South Asian talent and NYC comedy. \nThe show is in English\, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. Perfect for a night out with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \n🎟️ Tickets: Shows sell out fast — 💬 Follow Us: IG@LaughingLassi\, Medium@LaughingLassi\, TikTok@LaughingLassi \n \n🚨 Important Information\n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks. The after-party is optional and free for attendees based on audience interest – please email us for details.\nRefunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughing Lassi — The South Asian Comedy Movement Taking Over New York City\nIn a city known for comedy greatness\, where stages like Comedy Cellar\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, NY Comedy Club\, and shows in West Village\, Greenwich Village\, Times Square\, and Brooklyn define what’s funny\, there is now a new voice rising — one that reflects a billion people across the globe. \nThat voice is Laughing Lassi\, New York City’s leading South Asian stand-up comedy show and one of the fastest-growing live comedy events in Manhattan. \nLaughing Lassi brings together Desi\, Indian\, Pakistani\, Bangladeshi\, Bengali\, Filipino American\, Japanese American\, Chinese American\, and Korean American comedians in a space where identity\, culture\, and comedy collide. It is not just a show — it is a movement. A monthly showcase in the heart of Midtown Manhattan\, steps away from Times Square\, designed for audiences who crave bold storytelling\, sharp perspective\, and the raw energy of international voices. \nThe show reflects the momentum of global comedians who have changed the landscape of comedy — Hasan Minhaj\, Andrew Schulz\, Nimesh Patel\, Ali Wong\, Russell Peters\, Vir Das\, Hari Kondabolu\, Zarna Garg\, Jimmy O. Yang\, Aparna Nancherla\, Aakash Singh\, and more. Comedy fans search phrases like “shows like Hasan Minhaj\,” “brown comedy in NYC\,” or “stand-up comedy similar to Russell Peters\,” and Laughing Lassi appears because the DNA of the show is exactly that — smart\, multicultural storytelling rooted in immigrant experience and identity. \nWhy Laughing Lassi Matters\nMost comedy lineups in Manhattan look the same: similar voices\, similar perspectives\, similar punchlines. \nLaughing Lassi is different. \nAt Laughing Lassi\, comedians talk about: \n\nImmigrant parents who negotiate everything\nMarrying outside your culture\nConfusing dating rules in America\nBeing brown in corporate America\nNavigating two identities at once — “American enough” but also “brown enough”\n\nFrom Bollywood jokes to crowd work about spicy food to diaspora humor that hits at your soul\, these comedians deliver observational humor\, storytelling comedy\, dark humor\, and clean comedy depending on the night. \nMany audience members discover Laughing Lassi while searching: \n\ncomedy near me\nNYC date night ideas\nunique NYC experiences\ncomedy shows tonight NYC\nthings to do in NYC this weekend\nfun things to do in Manhattan\nbest nightlife in NYC\n\nOthers find it while specifically looking for a: \n\nsouth asian standup comedy show\nindian standup comedy show in new york city\npakistani standup comedy show\nbangladeshi standup comedy show\ndesi standup comedy show in new york city\nsouth asian standup comedy show in new jersey\n\nOr when searching generic NYC entertainment terms: \n\nstandup comedy show\ncomedy show\nstandup comedy show new york city\nlive standup comedy show in new york city\ncheap comedy tickets new york\nbest comedy show in manhattan\nbest standup comedy show in new york city\n\nLaughing Lassi ranks because it is genuinely what people are searching for. \nNYC Is Ready for This Comedy Era\nNew York City has always been the proving ground of comedy. Every great comedian hustles through Comedy Cellar\, Comedy Cellar NYC\, Comedy Cellar New York\, Gotham Comedy Club\, and eventually dreams of performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall\, just like the tours of Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester and Act Your Age. \nBut Laughing Lassi fills a gap that no traditional comedy club was addressing. \nFor the first time in NYC: \n\nBrown people are not just the audience.\nBrown comedians are the headliners.\n\nThe laughter in that room hits differently\, because finally the stories being told onstage reflect the people sitting in the crowd. \nMore Than a Show: It’s a Cultural Touchpoint\nLaughing Lassi is not just entertainment — it is a cultural gathering. \nAudience members describe it as: \n\n“brown community therapy”\n“brown TED Talk\, but funnier”\n“Bollywood meets Andrew Schulz crowd work”\n“Hasan Minhaj energy with Russell Peters nostalgia”\n\nSouth Asian humor blends seamlessly with NYC nightlife\, making the show a go-to destination for: \n\nfriend groups looking for something new\,\ncouples searching for date night ideas NYC\,\nsolo newcomers searching comedy near me\,\ntourists exploring things to do in New York City\,\nbrown singles hoping to meet other South Asians.\n\nLaughing Lassi regularly draws diverse crowds from: \n\nManhattan\nWest Village\nBrooklyn\nQueens\nNew Jersey\nLong Island\n\nThis show is becoming the official South Asian culture event NYC didn’t know it needed. \nA Community That Represents Millions\nLaughing Lassi is the only show where an audience member can shout: \n\n“Say something in Bengali!” \n\n…and three comics on the lineup actually can. \nIt is the only show where: \n\nA Pakistani comedian roasts a Bangladeshi guy sitting in the front row\,\nAn Indian comic compares aunties to CIA interrogators\,\nA Filipino American jokes about being mistaken for South Asian\,\nA Korean American explains why brown parents and Korean parents are the same — just different spices.\n\nLaughing Lassi is a multicultural comedy night with global flavor. \nWhat Makes Laughing Lassi SEO-Powerful\nBecause it includes phrases people actively search: \n\ncomedy cellar nyc\ncomedy shows nyc\ncomedy club nyc\ncomedy club new york\nnyc comedy club\nbest comedy show in west village\nsouth asian comedy nyc\ndesi standup comedy show new york city\nindian comedians nyc\npakistani comedy show nyc\nbangladeshi comedy show new york\n\n…and NYC tourism search terms: \n\nlive comedy near times square\nlast minute tickets NYC\ngroup activities NYC\nweekend events NYC\n\nLaughing Lassi naturally ranks. \nSearch engines see Laughing Lassi associated with high-value keywords like: \n\ncrowd work comedy\nstorytelling comedy\nimmigrant humor\ndiaspora jokes\nmulticultural comedy\n\nThis helps Google\, Instagram\, YouTube\, TikTok\, and Eventbrite connect Laughing Lassi with searches for “shows like Hasan Minhaj” or “brown comedy NYC.” \nLaughing Lassi is the Future of Comedy\nLaughing Lassi is becoming the cultural home for the next generation of comedians — the ones who will headline Netflix specials\, late-night shows\, and eventually sell out Radio City Music Hall. \nBecause the future of comedy is not one voice. \nIt’s many. \nAnd they’re all on this stage. \nCall to Action:\nFollow the journey on Instagram: @LaughingLassiCome see the show that everyone is talking about — the one critics and audiences call: \n\n“The best standup comedy show in Manhattan.” \n\n\n“The funniest Desi comedy show in New York City.” \n\n\n“If Hasan Minhaj and Russell Peters had a baby — it would be Laughing Lassi.” \n\nTickets sell out fast.Seats are limited.And every month is a completely new lineup.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-1-south-asian-stand-up-comedy-show-in-new-york-city-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
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SUMMARY:Koryo-saram and its Manifold Afterlives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of exchanges emerging from the exhibition “To time\, to distance” curated by Tamara Khasanova and Junho Peter Yoon.\n\n\nAAAinA is proud to share an evening of presentations and conversations emerging from the group exhibition\, To time\, to distance\, featuring artists Alisa Berger\, Daria Kim\, Luiza Pârvu\, and Toma Peiu. The exhibition highlights reflections by these artists on their belonging to and relationship with Koryo-saram communities (Корё-сарам\, 고려사람). Within the global Korean diaspora\, Koryo-saram occupies a distinct position as an identity formed in the aftermath of the forcible deportation of Koreans living in the Russian Far East to Central Asia in the 1930s. \nStarting with the history of Koryo-saram\, the program frames diaspora as a site of ongoing negotiations\, frictions and innovations. With research-based presentations\, field notes\, and artist talks\, the evening will reflect on how legacies of forced migration unfold across space and time\, challenging the issue of continuity. These ideas are explored not as static or linear trajectories\, but as kinetic conditions that continually reshape one’s relation to self and collective belonging. Following presentations by writer and curator Sophia Park and artists Alisa Berger\, Daria Kim\, and Toma Peiu\, the artists will join for a conversation moderated by Park. \nTo time\, to distance is co-curated by Tamara Khasanova and Junho Peter Yoon and will be on view at AHL Foundation from March 26 – April 25\, 2026. For more information and viewing hours\, please visit ahlfoundation.org. \nBios: \nAlisa Berger was born in 1987 in Makhachkala\, Republic of Dagestan\, and raised in Lviv\, Ukraine and later Essen\, Germany. She studied at KHM Academy of Media Arts Cologne\, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Bogotá and Le Fresnoy – Studio national des arts contemporains. She was nominated for the Max Ophüls Prize and the Deutsche Filmakademie FIRST STEPS Award. In 2023 she received the Studio Collector Prize at Jeu de Paume. Her work has been shown at institutions such as Eye Filmmuseum\, Jeu de Paume\, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum\, Centre-Wallonie-Bruxelles Paris\, Kunstpalast Düsseldorf\, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art\, and Kindl Berlin\, as well as at film festivals including Berlinale\, IDFA\, CPH:DOX\, and Hot Docs\, among others. From 2018 to 2022\, she lived in Tokyo and studied Butoh performance. \nDaria Kim is a multidisciplinary artist born in Tashkent\, Uzbekistan\, living and working in Berlin. Her practice spans performance\, sculpture\, video\, installation\, sound\, painting\, and drawing\, and is grounded in material experimentation\, embodied memory\, and diasporic histories. Trained initially in painting\, she continues to work with charcoal and watercolour\, while in sculpture she develops unconventional\, concept-driven materials and processes. Daria has exhibited internationally\, including at KW Institute for Contemporary Art\, documenta fifteen as part of the DAVRA collective\, and the Bukhara Biennial. She is currently completing her MFA at Berlin University of the Arts. \nTamara Khasanova is an independent curator\, researcher\, and writer based in Brooklyn\, New York\, originally from Ukraine and Uzbekistan. She was a 2024–25 Helena Rubinstein Curatorial Fellow in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Independent Study Program (ISP) and holds an MA degree in Curatorial Practice from the School of Visual Arts. Her research and curatorial work center emergent aesthetics\, pedagogical and discursive practices\, and forms of collective knowledge production\, oriented toward questions of language\, ecology\, nuclear legacies\, and colonial histories. She has curated exhibitions\, organized screenings\, lectured\, and contributed to projects across cultural\, publishing\, and educational institutions including e-flux\, Protocinema\, Davra Curatorial Lab\, White Columns\, Minneapolis College of Art and Design\, The Clark Art Institute\, the Queens Museum\, and TransitoryWhite\, among others. She currently serves as Studio Director and Curatorial Fellow at École du Soir convened by Christian Nyampeta. \nSophia Park is a writer and curator living in Brooklyn\, N.Y. and Seoul\, South Korea. Recently\, she worked as a curator for the 15th Gwangju Biennale. She has participated in curatorial projects and programs with AHL Foundation (NYC\, U.S.)\, Casco Art Institute: Working for the Commons (Utrecht\, Netherlands)\, GYOPO (Los Angeles\, U.S.)\, 2022 Singapore Biennale (Singapore)\, Asian American Arts Alliance (NYC\, U.S.)\, and others. Her writing can be found in publications such as Monument Lab’s Bulletin\, The Amp\, Asymptote Journal\, Womanly Mag\, Inciter Art\, and others. She is part of the curatorial collaboration slow cook with Caroline Taylor Shehan and takes care of gummi reading\, a mobile reading and study space. She holds a B.A. in Neuroscience from Oberlin College and an M.A. in Curatorial Practice from the School of Visual Arts. \nLuiza Pârvu and Toma Peiu produce film\, installation and scholarship. Their work looks at memory\, migrant imaginaries\, post-socialist transformation and environmental precarity\, centering livelihoods on the fringes of society\, and seeking to trace present-day reverberations of histories from the past. Their work has been presented in venues worldwide\, including film festivals\, galleries\, classrooms\, and community centers. Pârvu and Peiu have produced several installations informed by ethnographic research and documentary work in Central Asia or Eurasian diasporas in the US\, including Caution: Once Upon a Time\, a River / Once Upon a Time\, a Sea (2025)\, 7 Scenes from a Neighborhood Cafe (2018)\, Migrant Water (2018) and The Sea Was Here (2019); and are currently in post-production with their feature documentary film How Come We Ended Up Here?\, a 16mm poetic journey across post-pandemic New York City\, led by an oral history of the Korean Central Asian diaspora. They make work through the Bucharest-based production company Root Films. \nJunho Peter Yoon is a doctoral candidate in East Asian Studies at New York University and the Assistant Director of the Center for Korean Research and the Unson Microcollege Program at Columbia University. He received his B.A. in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University and an M.A. in the Humanities from the University of Chicago. His research spans critical theory\, cultural studies\, ethics\, and ecological thought\, with a particular focus on modern and contemporary Korean literature\, film\, and history. His dissertation\, Toward Planetary Ethics\, explores the ethical and political impasses of the Anthropocene through a close engagement with Korean cultural texts. He has worked with journals and institutions such as e-flux Journal\, Screening Room\, the Literature Translation Institute of Korea\, and the New York Asian Film Festival. He is currently co-editing two special issues on global Asian photography and the archive\, and posthuman visuality in contemporary South Korean art and media. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nPhoto credits\, clockwise: Junho Peter Yoon\, Sophia Park (Credit: Chris Voss)\, Tamara Khasanova\, Alisa Berger (Credit: Neven Allgeier)\, Luiza Pârvu and Toma Peiu\, Daria Kim (Credit: Iliya Braun) \nThe event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts\, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, Ruth Foundation for the Arts\, and other foundations and individuals.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koryo-saram-and-its-manifold-afterlives/
LOCATION:Asia Art Archive in America\, 23 Cranberry Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
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SUMMARY:The DeGrasse Family of New York City (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala will present on their project examining the life of George DeGrasse and his family\, who lived on land in New York City donated by Aaron Burr in the early nineteenth century. DeGrasse\, listed as being born in Calcutta\, India\, and often claiming to be Burr’s former servant\, becomes the focus of a reevaluation in light of new research suggesting Burr may have had a secret Black and Indian family in the Caribbean. This work explores the possibility that the DeGrasse family represents an early Indo-Caribbean presence in New York\, and will culminate in a digital site and book chapter as part of a broader book project.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-degrasse-family-of-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260315T114123Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Legal Lives: Biography\, Memoir and the Law
DESCRIPTION:A conference exploring how personal narratives inform our understanding of the law\, justice and ethics.\n\n\nHow does biography and memoir shape our understanding of law? \nJoin us for a one-day conference exploring how legal figures have been represented through biography/memoir and how personal narratives shape our understanding of law\, justice and ethics. Co-sponsored by the MA Program in Biography and Memoir and the Touro Law Review. Co-organized by Rodger Citron (BAM)\, Kyu Ho Youm (BAM) and Miryam Segal (MALS\, Middle Eastern Studies). \nFeaturing: \nJohn Q. Barrett on his biography of Supreme Court Justice and Nuremberg prosecutor Robert H. Jackson \nKai Bird on American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn and the World He Made \nGuido Calabresi\, in conversation with Norman Silber\, on Outside In: The Oral History of Guido Calabresi \nAsma Bint Shafiq on A Social Justice Lawyer in Bangladesh: The Pioneering Work of Salma Sobhan \nGary Stein on Justice for Sale: Graft\, Greed\, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham \nDavid Tatel on Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice \nBrenda Wineapple on Keeping the Faith: God\, Democracy\, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/writing-legal-lives-biography-memoir-and-the-law-2/
LOCATION:365 5th Ave\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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