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SUMMARY:Bangladesh Unplugged\, a standup comedy show and Networking Event!
DESCRIPTION:Redefining what it means to be Bangladeshi in America. Stand-up\, games\, networking & more!\n\n\nWe are back with another edition of Bangladesh Unplugged\, a stand-up comedy show and networking event by Bangladeshis for Bangladeshis.           \nBangladesh Unplugged is more than a comedy show. It’s a high-energy gathering of Bangladeshi professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and creatives. It’s a space to connect\, laugh\, and share stories without filters. The night blends stand-up comedy\, soulful performances\, networking\, and classic adda.            \nThis edition features an incredible lineup of Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi-American talent:        \nUsama Siddiquee – Stand-up comedian and actor featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and America’s Got Talent. Usama’s energetic comedy explores cultural identity with sharp insight.           \nShafi Hossain – Comedian\, writer\, and host of the podcast AMERICANIZED\, exploring American influences abroad. Featured on ALL THINGS COMEDY and The Laugh Button.               \nNaveed Mahbub – Pioneer of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh\, known for The Naveed Mahbub Show\, offering humor grounded in everyday life and cultural pride.              \nZubi Ahmed – Bengali-American writer\, comedian\, and filmmaker\, co-host of Kutti Gang\, exploring culture and identity with humor.           \nAli Mehedi – Host and curator\, seasoned stand-up comedian\, featured on CBC Canada\, founder of Laughing Lassi and Ghorar Dimm\, with international performances including Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Halifax Comedy Festival.             \nThe event is curated and hosted by Ali Mehedi\, bringing together a fresh show celebrating Bangladeshi creators\, entrepreneurs\, and artists.            \n🎟 Tickets are limited and sell out fast. Last show was completely sold out. Grab your early bird tickets now to secure your spot and get a discount.               \nWhether you’re building your career\, launching a venture\, or just want to connect with ambitious Bangladeshis in NYC\, this night is for you.         \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, stories\, music\, and connections. Bring your friends\, bring your ambition\, and let’s unplug Bangladeshi style.              \nFollow for future shows and events:    \nhttps://lu.ma/user/nybp       \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/13315150/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bangladesh-unplugged-a-standup-comedy-show-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
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SUMMARY:9th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 11 (Sat.) 6:30pm-9pm “The 10th Annual NYC Tanabata Festival @ Carl Schurz Park on the esplanade\, enter at 84th to 89th Streets on East End Ave.” presented by the Japanese & Japanese American community in New York with the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY (AAA). In observation of this Japanese summer festival based on a legend of “star-crossed” lovers\, AAA members will provide telescopes to show the public the night sky. There will also be an Origami table\, Bon Odori\, Chorus and tanzaku paper on which to write and hang wishes on bamboo trees. Please join us!  We recommend that you bring your own obento and enjoy a summer evening out in your Yukata.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/23554/
LOCATION:Carl Shurz Park\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
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SUMMARY:Film: Moonglow
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nPreceded by the short film Shangri-La (2021). \nMoonglow \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/Taiwan/Japan/USA\, 2026\, 107 min.    \nIn English and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic and programmer David Schwartz. \nSandoval’s latest feature is a sterling representation of the dramatic themes and tendencies that have animated her work until now. The filmmaker stars in a noirish moral tale set in 1979 Manila. She plays Dahlia\, a corrupt police chief’s right-hand woman; her decision to betray him\, in an attempt to help victims of his wrongdoing\, has deadly consequences. With luxurious colors\, camerawork and period design— Sandoval cites Melville and Ophuls as inspiration and will introduce screenings of their films as part of this series— Moonglow marks a milestone in a major filmography. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-moonglow/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T223000
DTSTAMP:20260626T170327Z
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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Queens
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens.\n\nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-queens/
LOCATION:3AM Theatre\, 9-20 35th Avenue\, #3N\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T141500
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SUMMARY:Film: Lingua Franca
DESCRIPTION:Asia Society presents “Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval”\, featuring Sandoval’s latest film alongside two that inspired it and her three previous features.  \nLingua Franca \nIsabel Sandoval\, Philippines/USA\, 2026\, 95 min.   \nIn English\, Russian and Tagalog with English subtitles. \nFollowed by a Q&A with Isabel Sandoval moderated by film critic Genevieve Yue.  \nIn her only feature to date made in the USA\, Sandoval stars as Olivia\, an undocumented trans Filipina woman living in Brooklyn and working as a caregiver. Shortly after her latest attempt at a greencard marriage falls through\, she meets Alex (Eamon Farren)\, grandson of the woman she cares for\, and the pair hit it off. Deepening Sandoval’s concern with the way large political currents seep into the intimacies of everyday life\, Lingua Franca is one of the most trenchant onscreen depictions of the anxieties aroused by American immigration policies. \nA limited amount of complimentary tickets will be available to NYC college students with ID at the box office on the day of the screening. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-lingua-franca/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T204448Z
CREATED:20260620T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T204448Z
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SUMMARY:A+ Asian Comedy. Asian Stand Up Comedy in NYC's Broadway Theater District.
DESCRIPTION:NYC's ultimate Asian stand up comedy show. Hilarious comedians as seen on Netflix\, HBO\, Hulu\, and TikTok.\n\n\nA+ Asian Comedy is the ultimate Asian stand up comedy show\, filled with the funniest Asian comedians New York City has to offer. Our comics can be seen on Netflix\, HBO\, and Comedy Central\, but nothing compares to seeing them perform live at the world famous Broadway Comedy Club. Tickets are limited\, so purchase yours now and enjoy the show! \nVenue Policy:  \nA two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available). \n16 and older
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-asian-comedy-asian-stand-up-comedy-in-nycs-broadway-theater-district-21/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260709T215322Z
CREATED:20260524T020057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T215322Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Nights: Music\, Food\, Arts\, and Great Vibes
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*.\nFriday\, June 26 & Friday July 10\, 2026\nThink!Chinatown’s summer series of food\, art & music at the iconic gateway of the Manhattan Bridge. This open-air cultural festival features Chinatown-focused programming alongside local art & food vendors.  Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nLast summer\, we thought it was our last. Then we heard the outpour of love from our community and from our vendors. Despite dealing with all these challenges\, we realized that we too would be sad without this summer event in Chinatown. \nSo\, we’re back…with some changes to make it possible for us to continue this tradition. The Chinatown Night Market team returns June 26 & July 10 to Forsyth Plaza\, this year as Chinatown Nights*. Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nSee you there. \n*Chinatown Nights is a throw back to how it all started in 2021 as a pandemic response to gather community outdoors and to give local Chinatown artisans and shops an opportunity to vend. Since then this summer festival has grown and evolved into the Chinatown Night Market and now will transition back to Chinatown Nights centering arts and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-nights-2/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,Market,Night Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T134500
DTSTAMP:20260707T213028Z
CREATED:20260609T213007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T213028Z
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SUMMARY:SAADA’s 18th Birthday! (Virtual Celebration)
DESCRIPTION:It’s SAADA’s 18th birthday . . . let’s celebrate together!!!\n\n\nJoin us for our virtual birthday celebration on Friday\, July 10 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. \nCommemorate this special milestone with us\, hear about what’s coming up at SAADA\, and get the scoop on the who\, what\, when\, where\, why\, and how of our brand-new membership program! \nWe’ll have birthday fun and special prizes! We hope to see you there! 🎉
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/saadas-18th-birthday-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T153147Z
CREATED:20260626T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T153147Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Opera: Art\, Design\, and Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the cool mix of Chinese opera\, art\, design\, and tech at this fun and unique opening ceremony!\n\n\nJoin us for the opening ceremony of Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams — Art\, Design\, and Technology\, and enjoy a guided tour led by curator Lan Chen. \nFree Admission with light refreshments.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/opening-ceremony-of-the-chinese-opera-art-design-and-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260626T164929Z
CREATED:20260626T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T164929Z
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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is a four-day performance festival featuring AAPI and immigrant artists across poetry\, movement\, performance\, and installation.  Six shows\, one durational installation\, one performance ritual\, one poetry workshop\, one community party\, four days\, two venues. \nChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens. \nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-manhattan/
LOCATION:122 Community Center\, 150 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T075825Z
CREATED:20260626T075645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T075825Z
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SUMMARY:Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AANHPI Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful panel featuring SALDEF\, APIAVote\, LEADFilipino\, and ACDC. These organizations have active civic engagement programming planned for the upcoming midterm elections and will share more about how they are reaching out to their specific communities\, the programmatic goals\, and how they are making the case for why AAPIs need to vote! Attendees will learn about different communities and outreach strategies that will be useful in their own work as well learn about resources to help them in their own work reaching AAPI Voters across the country. \nOn Thursday\, July 2\, 2026\, NCAPA is hosting an insightful panel\, Road to the Midterms: Mobilizing the AAPI Community\, featuring speakers from organizations with strong civic engagement programs preparing for the upcoming midterm elections. \nThis November\, in the most competitive districts\, some races will be decided by a razor-thin margin of votes. AAPIs are the fastest-growing voter demographic in the country\, and cycle after cycle\, results have shown how important it is to engage AAPIs in voter outreach and civic education. \nJoin us to learn more about how AAPI organizers are planning for the November elections\, strategies for culturally competent outreach\, and key resources to help your programming.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/road-to-the-midterms-mobilizing-the-aanhpi-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Election,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T140325Z
CREATED:20260617T121321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T140325Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop Dance Night With DJ MOOBEK & HWARANG
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco series continues with a high-energy night led by DJ MOOBEK\, founder of KCORE PRODUCTION. MOOBEK has performed at major festivals and clubs across North America\, Asia\, and South America. Drawing from extensive experience on international stages\, he delivers more than just a DJ set\, creating a fully immersive performance that blends Hip-Hop\, EDM\, and K-pop. Joining him is Seattle-based DJ HWARANG\, known for his versatile and crowd-driven sets fusing K-pop with U.S. chart-toppers. With strong energy and seamless flow\, he brings an engaging and elevated atmosphere to The Dance Floor. From nostalgic K-pop classics to today’s biggest hits and explosive electronic drops\, this Silent Disco transforms Lincoln Center into a global dance floor.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/k-pop-dance-night-with-dj-moobek-hwarang/
LOCATION:The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T191019Z
CREATED:20260626T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T191019Z
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SUMMARY:JEST ASIANS -  Asian comedy night by Humor Section (Lab Edition) 亚裔脱口秀
DESCRIPTION:An intimate Asian comedy night in NYC by Humor Section\n\n\n\n\nJEST ASIANS: Lab Edition is the small-room\, experimental sister show of JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase\, first co-presented by Humor Section and Asia Society New York. \nWhile the Asia Society edition brought a polished lineup of top Asian comedians to one of NYC’s leading cultural institutions\, the Lab Edition creates a more intimate and playful space at PARTEA LAB — a room for fresh jokes\, new ideas\, and close-up audience energy. But “experimental” does not mean random: every show is still carefully curated\, featuring comedians with strong voices\, real credits\, and material worth developing. \n\n\nThe show is produced by Humor Section\, a comedy brand founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York. As one of the early forces in China’s stand-up comedy scene\, Humor Section helped build a platform for a new generation of comedians\, and now continues its mission in the U.S.: advancing Asian comedians on the global stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nLineup to be updated: \nTony Chou (Host & Producer) \nTony Chou is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York\, he has performed across the U.S.\, China\, the U.K.\, Australia\, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section\, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013\, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC\, CNN\, The Atlantic and more. \n  \nPast JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase at Asia Society New York
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/jest-asians-asian-comedy-night-by-humor-section-lab-edition-%e4%ba%9a%e8%a3%94%e8%84%b1%e5%8f%a3%e7%a7%80/
LOCATION:PARTEA LAB\, 32 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T151909Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity As Medicine: Asian & Black Communities Healing Together
DESCRIPTION:Community conversation about working with\, not against\, cultural difference.\n\n\n\nIn a time of rising harm\, division\, and distress\, BEAM and the Asian Mental Health Collective are coming together to hold space for a long-overdue talk: cross-cultural solidarity centered in healing justice. \nThis community conversation invites us to move beyond individual and racially siloed healing into the practice of collective care that transcends\, but still authentically honors\, ethnicity. We will acknowledge and draw from the powerful history of Black\, Asian\, and Indigenous folk (alongside other communities of color and allies) coming together across difference\, address the very real divisions being weaponized against us\, and explore what it looks like to continue to build sustainable ecosystems of care together. \nThis session is for those wanting to close the racial chasms and for anyone who believes that our liberation is interconnected. If you are ready to deepen relationships across cultures\, join us. \nAbout the Guest Speaker \nAyesha Meer (she/her) With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and public management\, Ayesha has grown Asian Mental Health Collective into the leading organization addressing mental health in Asian communities. Ayesha’s own journey to find mental health support\, as an Indian South African immigrant to the US\, led her to join Asian Mental Health Collective as Executive Director in 2023 and to work to create a mental health system that is by and for pan-Asian communities in the US. \nPrior to joining AMHC Ayesha served as Executive Director for Artemis House—a domestic and sexual violence shelter and response organization in Western South Dakota. Ayesha has a particular interest in ending shame around capitalist ideas of productivity. She holds an MPA in Public and Nonprofit management from New York University\, which was funded by a Fulbright grant. \n  \n*** \nAccessibility Statement: ASL services are available\, as well as closed captioning. ASL needs must be indicated by June 22\, 2026. Please email training@beam.community \nDisclaimer: BEAM’s programs are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event\, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service. \n  \nTicket Purchases \nAt BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us\, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you. \nComplimentary tickets – are for our community members who frankly just ain’t got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There’s a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event. \nPay What You Can is the next tier – where you can pay what you can and there’s suggested pricing. \nGeneral admission – are regularly priced tickets for the type of event. \nIf a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance\, please email training@beam.community
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/solidarity-as-medicine-asian-black-communities-healing-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
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SUMMARY:Film: “Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan”
DESCRIPTION:“Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan” A film by Naomi Mizoguchi.  \nFree Screening with Q&A and reception!\nTuesday\, June 30th at 6pm    JAA-NY  49 W. 45th St. NYC\, 5th floor. \nCo-sponsored by JAA NY\, ZAJA NYC\, and JACL-NY. \nPlease join us for a special community screening of an award-winning film by Naomi Mizoguchi followed by a Q&A with the director (moderated by JACL-NY Interim President George Hirose). The event will also include a short presentation of Ainu clothing\, crafts and music courtesy of Naomi Mizoguchi. \nThe Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan. Hokkaido\, the northern island of Japan\, was previously called Ainumosir\, or land of the Ainu. After many years of persecution and erasure dating back to the Meiji era\, the Ainu population is down to less than 20\,000 people in Hokkaido\, and Ainu traditions and language are in danger of being lost.  This film\, through the stories of elders\, documents dedicated grass roots efforts to revive and keep Ainu culture alive. \nBorn in Hyogo Prefecture in Japan and having moved to NYC in 2004\, Emmy winner Naomi Mizoguchi has been working in the film and television industries for over 30 years.  She has directed over 100 film projects and has edited over 400 projects.  As a filmmaker her personal work has focused on cultural and humanistic storytelling.  Please visit ainuhito.com for more information about the filmmaker and her journey. \nPlease RSVP to george.hirose@gmail.com by 6/28 with “RSVP Ainu Film” in the subject line. \nSave the Date! \nIn recent years Naomi’s interest in telling the story of Ainu peoples has become a mission that has expanded to bringing worldwide awareness and recognition of Ainu culture and historical traditions.  She has been working extensively with the town of Biratori in Hokkaido\, where many Ainu still live\, to bring performers\, artisans\, and culinary experts to New York for a series of exciting programs at Japan Society this July and August.  Details to be announced soon at japansociety.org!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-ainu-indigenous-people-of-japan/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T134420Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: SUNGOD
DESCRIPTION:Sungod (Destiny) is a multidisciplinary live production weaving Ibaloi and Igorot tradition with global movement forms.\n\n\nAbout the Performance:\nSungod (Destiny) is a multidisciplinary live production – a hybrid of film\, dance\, and music piece that follows Joyce’s journey as she reconnects with her indigenous roots and discovers her inner strength. This is her love letter to her Father and to her Igorot community. In this work\, Joyce combines her Igorot dance culture with her improv\, butoh\, traditional Filipino and Austronesian movements\, modern dance and her latin dance background to tell the story. This is her attempt to create a piece that would marry all the cultural influences in her upbringing through the colonizations and inter-cultural exchange in the Philippines – Igorot\, Filipino\, Chinese\, Japanese\, American and Latin/Spanish. \nCast & Creative Team\nCreator and Performer: Joyce Laoagan\nDirected by: Veronica Dang\nStage Manager and Production: Sabrina Morabito\nSpecial Guest Performers and Choreographers:\nSummer (Xiaoxia) Huang\nCordillera Cultural Ensemble: Gerry Dupingay\, Edward Frenzel Yapyapan\, MJ Payos\, Rex Payos\, Franklin Bentayen\, Gertrude Albin Ariola\, Jasmine Faith \nAbout the Lead Artist:\nJoyce Lao (Laoagan) is an Indigenous Filipino-American artist of Igorot (Ibaloi/Bago) heritage based in New York City. She is a multidisciplinary performer\, director\, producer\, and arts educator with degrees in Psychology\, Special Education\, Music\, and Arts Administration\, and training from Juilliard\, Stella Adler\, BDC\, and HB Studios. She is currently completing her MA in Dance Education at New York University. Her work spans theatre\, film\, and immersive performance\, with projects presented internationally. She is the founder of The Ally Artists Group\, co-founder of the First Nations and Indigenous Playwrights and Composers Festival\, and a member of the Cordillera Cultural Ensemble\, advancing Indigenous representation and storytelling. \nAbout the CWP Evolution Festival\nThe fifth annual CWP EVOLUTION FESTIVAL presents original works of theater\, dance\, music\, comedy\, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists at venues across Manhattan in June and September 2026. Participants receive free performance & rehearsal space\, marketing & technical support\, a guaranteed artist fee\, performance photography and archival videography\, and more! Learn more about the festival and the 20+ other shows on the schedule at http://www.centeratwestpark.org/evolution-festival-2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sungod/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary at St. Paul & St. Andrew\, 263 West 86th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T072635Z
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SUMMARY:The Tank NYC Pridefest Theater: Hey Mom\, I Got Engaged
DESCRIPTION:Hey Mom\, I Got Engaged is an original one-act play that explores unconditional love\, facing your fears\, and healing from trauma. A week after Maya accepts Tricia’s engagement proposal to her\, Maya rescinds the proposal because she can’t face how her traditional Asian mother will react to it. On a park bench under the setting sun\, Tricia\, Maya\, and Maya’s mother face the truths that they have been avoiding so that they can finally begin to heal together. \nThis play will premiere on Sunday\, June 28\, 2026 as part of The Tank NYC’s Pridefest.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-tank-nyc-pridefest-theater-hey-mom-i-got-engaged/
LOCATION:The Tank Theatre\, 312 W. 36 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T141844Z
CREATED:20260618T115950Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Collage & Memory Mixtape Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. \nREGISTER \n​Inspired by COVERS BY MP3\, this playful\, hands-on workshop invites participants to create a mini CD keychain with a shareable memory playlist\, paired with a self-designed album cover. \n​COVERS BY MP3 is a multimedia community arts project that documents stories from the Korean diaspora through music\, memory\, and recreated album covers featuring participants in place of the original artists. \n​In this workshop\, participants will build a playlist of the music that has shaped their lives and collage an album cover inspired by the memories it evokes. Their design will then be transformed into a mini CD keychain that links to the playlist\, allowing their personal soundtrack to be shared at the tap of a phone. \n​This program is made possible in part with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund\, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts. \n​It is also made possible through the generous support of the Queens Public Library. \n  \nAccessibility note: This venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Please contact accessibility@queenslibrary.org with any access requests or questions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cover-collage-memory-mixtape-workshop/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Hunters Point\, 47-40 Center Blvd\, Long Island City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T235900
DTSTAMP:20260529T111704Z
CREATED:20260529T111704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T111704Z
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SUMMARY:Sholay Events: Desi-Queer Pride on the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a vibrant evening of unbound joy as we take our roving desi party back to Pier 16 for NYC Pride Weekend\n\n\nSholay Events Presents\nDesi-Queer Pride on the Pier\nDance under the setting sun in downtown Manhattan with beats by Ashu Rai — and by popular demand\, we’re back at Cobble Fish for the third year running. Join us at one of NYC’s most coveted outdoor spots\, right on Pier 16 at South Street Seaport\, for a night of queer love\, unbound joy\, and the kind of Pride celebration we need now more than ever. Come ready to shake it up! \nSaturday\, June 27 \n7pm – Midnight \nCobble Fish89 South St. Pier 16\, NYC \nMusic by Ashu Rai \n$20 – Advance Tickets Only21+ to enter with valid I.D. \nHow to get there: Subway: A\, C\, J\, \,2\, 3\, R and 5 to Fulton Street Station. The Wall Street Ferry Terminal at Pier 11 is also a short walk to the south along the East River Waterfront. Cobble Fish is at the end of the pier tucked between two historic ships. \nThe pier is partially covered so join us rain or shine. \nsholayevents.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sholay-events-desi-queer-pride-on-the-pier/
LOCATION:Cobble Fish\, 89 South Street\, #Pier 16\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T093732Z
CREATED:20260626T093728Z
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SUMMARY:Genius on Display: Designing for the FIFA World Cup with Rich Tu
DESCRIPTION:Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu\, a creative director and educator\, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event. \nRich Tu (@rich_tu) is an award-winning artist and creative based in New York City. He is a partner and executive creative director at the branding agency Sunday Afternoon. Tu has also held creative leadership roles at Jones Knowles Ritchie\, MTV Entertainment Group\, and Nike Inc. He won the ADC Young Guns award and recently received the prestigious Paul Manship Medallion for significant contributions to the Art Directors Club and the creative industry. \nTu received his BFA in Communication from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. He currently teaches design at SVA and is the co-founder of the COLORFUL awards with the One Club for Creativity\, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for early career creatives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genius-on-display-designing-for-the-fifa-world-cup-with-rich-tu/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135743Z
CREATED:20260617T121317Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present A Taste of Jib-Bap: Discovering the Warmth of a Korean Hansang\, a hands-on culinary workshop led by Instructor Jiyoung Park\, founder of ParksKitchen in San Francisco. \nIn this collaborative session\, attendees will gather in groups to create a traditional Korean Hansang—a complete meal featuring steamed rice\, a savory soup\, a main dish\, an assortment of side dishes\, and roasted gim (seaweed)—while exploring the flavors\, ingredients\, and traditions that define Korean home cooking. Guided by Jiyoung Park\, participants will learn fundamental Korean cooking techniques and gain insight into the cultural traditions and everyday practices that shape Korean home dining.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-taste-of-jib-bap-discovering-the-warmth-of-a-korean-hansang/
LOCATION:Bueok at Korean Cultural Center\, 122 E 32nd Street\, 4th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T071554Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: Sanctuary After Dark: Legacies of Queer Nightlife
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary After Dark: Legacies of Queer Nightlife\nPresented in collaboration with Body Hack\nAlice O’Malley\, Body Hack Collective\, Julie Tolentino\, Lola Flash\, and more\nSaturday\, June 27 | 2pm-10pm | Body Hack’s Pride Nonstop will continue all weekend long \nSanctuary After Dark is free and open to the public\, but RSVP with donation is strongly encouraged\, to support Body Hack’s fundraising for Black Trans Liberation Kitchen and The Celebration of Black Trans Women Cookout. The ticket for Body Hack’s Pride Nonstop is sold separately.\nThe club\, the party\, the disco\, the bar\, the rave\, the rager\, the afters\, the carry. Are these all sanctuary\, however imperfect? \nSanctuary After Dark unfolds legacies of nightlife as sites of sanctuary\, particularly as refuge for queer communities across generations in New York City. Artists including Lola Flash\, Alice O’Malley\, and Julie Tolentino will reflect upon queer 90s nightlife and its echoes through today through different creative engagements. These will include a thread of lineage drawn between Body Hack and the Clit Club. Operating from 1990 to 2002\, the Clit Club was a legendary queer party in New York’s meatpacking district that organized and galvanized queer communities through years of crisis and upheaval. Active since 2018\, Body Hack is a collective and event series producing multi-faceted parties and fundraisers supporting trans and gender non-conforming community members. \nSanctuary After Dark will occur during Body Hack’s 2026 Pride Nonstop at Nowadays\, a weekend-long party supporting mutual aid campaigns for trans healthcare\, decarceration\, housing\, and overall stability while revealing vital resonances between multiple generations of queer nightlife sanctuary spaces. \nSCHEDULE \n\n2–3PM | Clit Club DJ Set\n3–5PM | Lola Flash and Alice O’Malley\n5PM | Julie Tolentino with Anh Vo and Buffy Sierra\n5:30PM | Clit Club DJ Set Outro\n6–8PM | DJ D1NAH 8-10 PM | FASHION
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-sanctuary-after-dark-legacies-of-queer-nightlife/
LOCATION:Nowadays\, 56-06 Cooper Ave.\, Ridgewood\, NY\, 11385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Discussion,History,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T065255Z
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SUMMARY:Pantry Pollination Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Nadine Nelson for a community potluck that explores diasporic food traditions from around the world.\n\n\nPantry Pollination is a community gathering and potluck exploring the connections between Black\, Asian\, Caribbean\, Middle Eastern\, and African diasporic food traditions. Through tea\, small bites\, seed sharing\, and conversation\, the event highlights how everyday ingredients and markets carry stories of migration\, exchange\, and cultural influence. Guests are invited to bring a small dish or ingredient to share. \nNadine Nelson is a multidisciplinary artist\, chef\, and educator whose work uses food as a medium for cultural connection and community engagement. Born in Toronto to Jamaican parents\, her practice brings together global food traditions\, storytelling\, and social practice. She is a James Beard-celebrated chef and the owner of Global Local Gourmet\, an interactive culinary event company specializing in cooking classes and experiential events. \nYou can follow Nadine Nelson here: @globallocalgourmet\, @chefnadinegreenqueenofcuisine\, @artistnadinenelson \nWebsite: https://pantrypollination.lovable.app/ \n \nNon-Members: $6 (Includes Admission)| Members: Free \nLocation: Visitor & Administration Building Auditorium \n \n*Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs\, year-round FREE Garden admission\, parking passes and discounts\, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens\, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the benefits\, click here: queensbotanical.org/membership \n \nKnow Before You Go: \nHealth & Safety \nReference current health & safety guidelines\, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go \n \nRefund Policy \nTickets are non-refundable\, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer. \n \nCancellations \nIn the case that an event is canceled\, you will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nCommunications \nBy purchasing tickets and attending QBG events\, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden and NYC Bird Alliance. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication\, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to info@queensbotanical.org. \n \nPhotography & Videography \nQueens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials\, including print\, online\, broadcast\, and social media. By attending this event\, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity\, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote\, publicize\, or advertise the Garden\, its activities\, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image\, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG cannot be held responsible for third-party outlets. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \nGarden Etiquette \nQBG staff strives to provide a place of peace\, beauty\, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum\, a collection of gardens for the study\, culture\, exhibition\, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore\, enjoy\, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette\, visit our website. \n \nGetting to QBG \nBy public transportation\, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street\, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing\, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus. \nFor driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions \n \nParking \nOn-site parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden\, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street\, Flushing\, NY 11355. For parking fees\, please call 718.886.3800 or check our website: queensbotanical.org/directions \n \nAbout Queens Botanical Garden \nQBG is an urban oasis where people\, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens\, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York\, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, Queens Borough President\, the New York City Council\, State elected officials\, the New York State Department of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation\, along with corporate\, foundation\, and individual supporters. For more information\, visit http://www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800d
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pantry-pollination-potluck/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main St\, New York\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T172042Z
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SUMMARY:Indonesian Liwetan Feast
DESCRIPTION:IWETAN FEAST IS BACK – COME & JOIN US to experience more Indonesian culture at our INDONESIAN LIWETAN FEAST \nA feast of  friendship\nNasi Liwet\, Ayam Bakar\, Sambal\, Lalapan\nServed together on banana leaves\, Liwetan style\nNo plates\, just gotong royong & community\nDrink & Dessert… \nSaturday\, June 27 ‘ 2026\n1PM – 3PM\n8407 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373 \nTicket : @$30 / person\n$50 ( For 2 Person ) \nRSVP :  347-615-2003\nBefore June 20\, 2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/indonesian-liwetan-feast/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 84-07 Broadway\,\, Elmhurst\, NY\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T064457Z
CREATED:20260514T061457Z
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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. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nLaughing 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 6:15 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\, grab yours now!💬 Follow Us: IG @LaughingLassi | Medium @LaughingLassi | TikTok @LaughingLassi \n🚨 Important InformationLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.Tickets cover the main show (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)\, not your drinks.Refunds available up to 24 hours before the event; no refunds on the day of or after the show as we have limited seating. \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-7/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance: GHAR/BA: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Allies welcome. An ancient folk dance (Garba) meets House (‘Ghar’) Techno & Disco. For those wanting more than just ‘pride as usual.’\n\n\nGHAR/BA  \nGhar. The Gujarati word for house. \nGarba. An ancient folk dance from Gujarat\, danced in ancient circles to honor the divine feminine\, the generative force at the center of all things. Add the pulse of House\, Techno\, and Disco. That’s GHAR/BA. A home for everyone. \nĀVARTAN (Sanskrit: आवर्तन) : a complete cycle of rhythm. The thing that brings you back around. A chance to start anew. \n————- \nA different type of pride celebration. Not a social mixer with movement as a backdrop\, but an intentionally curated movement gathering in which the rhythm propels participants to build something together. The kind of altered state that can only come from within. Generated by the circle itself. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n2 hours of guided movement and open floor. \nPart 1 — Dandiya warm-up and Garba drills. \nBreak \nPart 2 — Garba combinations moving into open Garba. The circle takes over. \nDandiyas provided. Snacks and hydration included. \nWHO THIS IS FOR \nLGBTQ folks + allies. Those wanting more than just pride as usual. People ready to be fully in the room. Prior Garba experience is not required — but willingness to sweat\, to follow\, to surrender self-consciousness\, and to give yourself to the collective intention of the space is key. \nDRESS CODE — strictly observed \nBreathable\, loose or flowy athletic wear\, streetwear\, or Indian/Garba dancewear. \nColor palette: solid/blocked- black\, white\, navy/royal\, gold/silver \nSneakers allowed \nNo metal or glass ornamentation — you will be moving in close proximity to others. \nNote: This event will be photographed and filmed for documentation and social media. Purchasing a ticket constitutes consent to this use. \n  \nDietary accommodations for snack allergies must be communicated in advance — accommodations subject to notice received. Please email: avartangarba@proton.me \n  \nRefunds available up to 14 days before the event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/avartan-presents-ghar-ba-pride-edition/
LOCATION:A Manhattan Dance Space\, to be revealed to ticketholders\, New York\, NY\, 00000\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! - Potluck Asian America Presents: Dinner & Book Talk with Artist/Illustrator Ria Sim
DESCRIPTION:$25 Tickets (includes a copy of her book)\nDinner & Book Talk with Artist Ria Sim\, Author of “Dear New York\, I Love You”\nJoin us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe)\, who will discuss her art book\, Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City\, which celebrates New York’s colorful streets\, classic haunts\, and simple pleasures. \nRia sees the best in the city. She’s moved by the simplicity of the buildings against the sky\, a single flower on a not-so-clean sidewalk\, and the ever-rotating\, meticulously curated decorations adorning a brownstone in the West Village. She draws everything from strangers’ doorsteps and snow-covered yellow cabs\, as well as historic landmarks like the Stonewall Inn to newer\, beloved institutions such as Spongies Cafe in Chinatown. \nIn addition to the discussion\, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City that Ria can sign\, as well as a buffet dinner featuring the famously delicious\, light\, and airy Hong Kong-style paper-wrapped spongecakes in a wide array of original and special flavors from one of the inspirations behind her drawings: Spongies Cafe! \n \nThe event location will be held in the Flatiron/Union Square area in Manhattan and shared only with confirmed RSVPs. \nAbout Ria Sim: Ria is a self-taught illustrator and is the creator of the popular Instagram account @coffeecakescafe. She was born in Indonesia and lived in the Bay Area after her family immigrated from China. In 2022\, Ria moved to New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/potluck-asian-america-presents-dinner-book-talk-with-artist-illustrator-ria-sim/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Author Interview,Book
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SUMMARY:AI - Assisted Career Transition
DESCRIPTION:Navigating a career transition\, re-entering the workforce\, or impacted by recent layoffs? Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to support career insights\, networking\, and actionable support. \n\nThis week\, Bartholomew Jae\, Co-President of the Ascend New England chapter\, will facilitate the discussion around generative AI and how it can help us discover what we want to do next\, identify and pursue roles that align with those requirements\, and stand out during the interview process.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ai-assisted-career-transition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Professional Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Nights
DESCRIPTION:The Chinatown Night Market team is back! This year as Chinatown Nights*.\nFriday\, June 26 & Friday July 10\, 2026\nLast summer\, we thought it was our last. Site conditions on Forsyth Plaza (broken street lights\, human excrement\, discarded needles\, unhoused settlements) became increasingly challenging. Permitting and red tape from various City agencies added barriers and costs at every turn. Corporate sponsorship ended. It was too overwhelming for us to even think about taking it on again. \nThen we heard the outpour of love from our community and from our vendors. Despite dealing with all these challenges\, we realized that we too would be sad without this summer event in Chinatown. \nSo\, we’re back…with some changes to make it possible for us to continue this tradition. The Chinatown Night Market team returns June 26 & July 10 to Forsyth Plaza\, this year as Chinatown Nights*. Expect musical performances\, folk artisans\, Asian American artists\, Chinatown shops\, food\, and great neighborhood vibes. \nSee you there. \n*Chinatown Nights is a throw back to how it all started in 2021 as a pandemic response to gather community outdoors and to give local Chinatown artisans and shops an opportunity to vend. Since then this summer festival has grown and evolved into the Chinatown Night Market and now will transition back to Chinatown Nights centering arts and culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-nights/
LOCATION:Forsyth Plaza\, Forsyth St & Canal St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Food,Market
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SUMMARY:Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Convention in Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:AAJA’s 2026 convention will be in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, from June 24-28\, 2026. Our annual convention brings together the AAJA community\, provides opportunities to meet with recruiters\, fosters learning through our carefully crafted lineup of panels and workshops and allows for collective reflection on AAPI representation\, leadership and ownership within the field of journalism. We look forward to welcoming our #AAJAFamily\, from the ones who have been with us since 1981\, to those who have joined within the past year\, for an illuminating week of conversations\, community and skills-building. To learn more about convention\, check out our archives. \nThis year’s programming will bring together journalists\, media leaders\, students\, and storytellers for conversations on leadership\, innovation\, representation\, career growth\, and the future of the industry. Many sessions are available in the AAJA26 app\, with additional programming continuing to be added on a rolling basis. \nProgramming highlights include: \n\nFrom locker rooms to headlines: Sports coverage through a cultural lens\nResponsible AI in the newsroom\nCash money in nonprofits: How to investigate private institutions that may or may not be charitable\n\nDate: June 24-28\, 2026 \nLocation: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\n1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN 55403
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-journalists-association-aaja-convention-in-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,In Person,Journalism,Networking,Professional Development
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