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SUMMARY:Film: The Crack (缝)
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. \nThe Crack (缝)\nLi Wake\, China\, 2000\, 101 min.\nIn Chinese with English subtitles. \nLong circulated only through underground screenings before its restoration by the Chinese Independent Film Archive\, Li Wake’s The Crack stands as one of the most significant rediscoveries of Chinese independent cinema. Drawing on his own experiences as a performance artist and contemporary artist\, this semi-autobiographical drama moves between 1966 and 1989\, tracing the psychological afterlives of two defining eras of modern Chinese history. Rejecting conventional realism in favor of a oneiric\, expressionist visual language\, Li constructs a world where ritual\, performance\, erotic obsession\, and historical memory collapse into one another. Arriving near the culmination of the first generation of Chinese independent filmmaking\, The Crack remains one of its boldest and most singular achievements. —Sam C. Mac \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-the-crack-%e7%bc%9d/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T130000
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SUMMARY:Talk Too Much 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year we’re going to discuss\n⭐️Our journey building community back home in Fuzhou\n⭐️ Manhattan Chinatown’s Changing Restaurant Industry\n⭐️ Chinatown and Immigration\n⭐️ Fuzhounese Artist Feature \nMark your calendars. Star speakers in the community will be announced soon\, along with a thoughtfully curated vendor market ❤️
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/talk-too-much-2026/
LOCATION:DCTV\, 87 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T130000
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SUMMARY:Japanese "Kimekomi" Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Frog\, Owl & More
DESCRIPTION:For the September 6th class\, students can choose among the Frog\, Owl\, Jizo\, Daruma\, and Goldfish designs. \nShape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll\, one piece at a time. \nKimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base\, you tuck colorful silk and fabric into carved grooves to create a beautiful keepsake doll—no sewing required. In this hands-on workshop\, our instructor guides you step by step as you bring your own doll to life and take it home. \n\n\nThis class welcomes all skill levels—whether you are completely new to Japanese craft or have an artistic background. All materials are included. \nYour instructor\, Keiko Fukuda\, was born in Nagasaki and studied Pop Art in Tokyo. She has taught traditional Japanese crafts\, famous painting reproductions\, and printmaking across several countries\, and founded YUME CLOUD STUDIO in 2016. \nPLEASE NOTE: The class sign up deadline is 72 hours before the class begins. Cancellation after this period will NOT be refunded.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-kimekomi-traditional-doll-making-workshop-frog-owl-more/
LOCATION:RESOBOX East Village\, 91 East 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260826T160305Z
CREATED:20260826T160231Z
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SUMMARY:Dirty South x Southeast Asian BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a DIRTY SOUTH x SOUTHEAST ASIAN BBQ with our friends BABA On Withers on Sunday\, September 6! \n15% of food proceeds will be benefitting Rescue City\, an amazing Brooklyn-based dog rescue dedicated to providing temporary loving homes to dogs in need until they find their forever homes. \nThere will be puppies onsite for cuddling (and to foster and adopt!!)\, iconic Y2K portraits with @manmeet.misc\, and DJ @hollishollishollis will be spinning tracks to groove to. \nCome hang\, dance\, and connect with your neighbors. Bring your crew and an appetite. Vibes will be high. Let’s have some fun.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26329/
LOCATION:BABA On Withers\, 47 Withers St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260822T222320Z
CREATED:20260822T222320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T222320Z
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SUMMARY:The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai
DESCRIPTION:The Red Pavilion presents The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai\, a chamber ensemble experience inspired by the films of Wong Kar Wai. Led by Victor Lin\, the music draws from In the Mood for Love\, 2046\, Days Of Being Wild\, and related works\, shaped by the understated\, recurring motifs that define his cinematic language. \nBuilt on restrained\, cyclical phrasing\, the ensemble moves through slow waltzes and suspended harmonies\, where small shifts in texture carry emotional weight. The sound is intimate and deliberate\, connecting what remains physically separate but emotionally intertwined.  As the music unfolds\, it becomes a point of convergence – where memory\, distance\, and longing gather just beneath the surface\, giving voice to what cannot be expressed openly. \nBring your would-be lover\, your lover’s lover\, or come as your wistful self.\nJust remember: Love is all a matter of timing.\n\nWalk-ins welcome pending availability. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-2046-a-world-of-wong-kar-wai/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260810T011814Z
CREATED:20260810T011814Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Beijing Bastards (北京杂种)
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. \nBeijing Bastards (北京杂种)\nZhang Yuan\, China\, 1993\, 88 min.\nIn Chinese with English subtitles. \nFew films capture the texture of early-1990s Beijing as vividly as Beijing Bastards. Blending documentary immediacy with improvised fiction\, Zhang Yuan’s sophomore feature film immerses viewers in the city’s emerging rock music scene\, and features two defining figures of Chinese rock music—Cui Jian and Dou Wei. Grainy\, restless\, and alive to the rhythms of performance\, the film helped establish a new cinematic vocabulary for a generation of Chinese filmmakers.\n—Sam C. Mac \nPreceded by: \nWhite Lines (白线)\nZhang Yuan\, China\, 1988\, 6 min.\nIn Chinese with English subtitles. \nMade while he was a student at the Beijing Film Academy\, Zhang Yuan’s White Lines offers a glimpse into the creative milieu that would shape a generation of Chinese contemporary art. Starring painters Liu Xiaodong and Yu Hong—who would later appear together as a brooding couple in Wang Xiaoshuai’s The Days (1993)—the film begins as a simple studio exercise before gradually slipping into performance\, dance\, and playful improvisation. Moving from apartment interior to rooftop\, canvas to city skyline\, it already reveals a young Zhang Yuan’s fascination with the porous boundary between work and play\, realism and performance. —Sam C. Mac \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-beijing-bastards-%e5%8c%97%e4%ba%ac%e6%9d%82%e7%a7%8d/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T031421Z
CREATED:20260902T183410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T031421Z
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SUMMARY:Translanguaging Jazz Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Poets: Huang Xiang + Victoria Zhang + Mónica Sarmiento-Archer\nJazz Duo: Tamir Lifshitz and Hillai Govreen \nIn 2004\, poet Huang Xiang collaborated with renowned American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake to initiate the “Jazz Poetry Concert\,” establishing the “Jazz Poetry Month” tradition that continues in Pittsburgh to this day. Today\, this jazz poetry concert returns with a new multilingual lineup at Accent Sisters in New York! \nProgram \n🌌 15:00–15:30 PART I: INTERSTELLAR FLESH \n🐆 15:40–16:00 PART II: DIONYSIAN BEAST \n🪶 16:00–16:40 PART III: Back to 1970s \n📍 Accent Sisters 重音社 89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY 10003
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/translanguagung-jazz-poetry-night/
LOCATION:Accent Sisters\, 89 5th Ave #702\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T154500
DTSTAMP:20260810T012347Z
CREATED:20260810T011506Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Reverie on Old Shanghai (海上旧梦)
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. \nReverie on Old Shanghai (海上旧梦)\nChen Yifei\, China\, 1993\, 78 min.\nIn Chinese with English subtitles. \nReverie on Old Shanghai is the cinematic expression of the nostalgic visual language that made Chen Yifei one of the defining artists of China’s reform era. Dispensing with conventional narrative\, the film unfolds through a succession of exquisitely composed set-pieces inspired by the imagined Shanghai of the 1930s. With Chen himself drifting silently through these visions\, the film transforms the artist’s lifelong fascination with memory\, elegance\, and cultural history into a haunting meditation on the beauty—and impermanence—of the past. Recently restored in 4K for a rare retrospective screening in Shanghai alongside a major exhibition of Chen’s work\, the film deserves rediscovery by both admirers of his paintings and lovers of ethereal cinema.\n—Sam C. Mac \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-reverie-on-old-shanghai-%e6%b5%b7%e4%b8%8a%e6%97%a7%e6%a2%a6/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T151640Z
CREATED:20260820T151458Z
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SUMMARY:pinkFROG cafe Cantonese Practice Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Meet at pinkFROG cafe every Saturday at 12pm to practice Cantonese over coffee\, drinks\, a meal in an artsy space! \n\n\n\nWelcome join us at pinkFROG cafe for our weekly Cantonese Practice Meetup\, where you can practice your Cantonese over coffee\, drinks\, or a meal in the artists’ Culture Happening Space! \nWe are offering this artsy space for a Weekly Cantonese Practice Meetup. It is a meetup to connect with fellow Cantonese language lovers in Williamsburg every Saturday\, great for anyone who eager to practice their Cantonese skills with other attendees!! The weekly mahjong brunch is happening then in the space as well. \nFree admission\, $12 F/D min purchasing. \nWe have 2500 sq space with a professional stage setting up\, and capacity is 68. Welcome to join us and see you all soon!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pinkfrog-cafe-cantonese-practice-meetup-2/
LOCATION:pinkFROG cafe\, 221 North 9th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260830T131215Z
CREATED:20260809T201811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T131215Z
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SUMMARY:Korea Festa 2026\, Labor Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:Korea Festa is returning to Huntington\, NY\, Labor Day weekend\, September 5\, 6\, & 7\, 2026; 12:30 pm to 7 pm\, daily. Our Festa location is only a 5-minute walk from the Huntington Long Island Railroad (LIRR) station. Free parking is available (limited spots\, first-come\, first-served). \n\n\nWe’re bringing a beloved menu of Korean dishes\, bites\, and desserts\, along with handmade non-alcoholic drinks\, Korean games and activities for the kids\, K-beauty consultations and products for your glow-up\, live entertainment outside\, and plenty of photo-friendly spots for that perfect Instagram post. (Jeez\, we’re out of breath) \nKorea Festa also features hype dance performances\, K-Pop dance classes\, and even an old-fashioned Korean popped rice maker that’ll blow your toupee off. \nWe have a “Kimchi Cooking Show” where we show you how to make this Korean staple and give you a brief history on its significance to Korean—and now global—culture. \nOh! And don’t forget to try on a traditional Korean dress or suit\, aka “hanbok”\, for that old-world fit. (snap a photo keepsake while you’re at it) \nLocation: Mahanaim\, 300 Nassau Road\, Huntington\, NY 11743
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/korea-festa-2026-labor-day-edition/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T033629Z
CREATED:20260821T132828Z
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SUMMARY:KOCCA Spotlight: K-Animation Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York & Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center \nKorea on Screen is a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. This edition turns the spotlight on Korean animation\, presenting one feature-length film and five short films across two days. \nThrough imaginative worlds and distinctive visual storytelling\, the program explores relationships shaped by distance and separation\, the boundaries that divide individuals and communities\, and the fragile beliefs through which people understand themselves and one another. Moving between intimate romance\, social allegory\, and surreal journeys through memory and loss\, these six works demonstrate the expressive range of contemporary Korean animation. \nFriday\, September 4\, 2026 at 7:30 PM – Animated Short Films\nA Trip to the Ear 귀로의 여행 (2026)\nA woman who is living in a house that drifts like cosmic debris wakes to find her right ear and her husband gone. To recover what was lost\, she embarks on a surreal journey through the void. \nBoundaries 경계 (2025)\nA passenger on a bus reclines their seat too far. This small action shifts the balance of the shared space\, sending everyone on board in an unexpected direction. \nStatue 동상 (2024)\nThe commotion begins when someone accidentally damages a statue that everyone respects. Whether their respect for the statue was sincere or a forced belief began to be revealed through the destruction of the statue. \nSociety of Clothes 옷장 속 사람들 (2024)\nWhen morning arrives in Society of Clothes\, a shirt and a pair of pants step outside the closet\, transforming into a human figure. In this world\, everyone exists only as clothes. They wander into the streets\, bodiless and faceless\, performing absurd daily tasks.\n \nGlasses 안경 (2025)\nYujin accidentally steps on her glasses and breaks the lenses. She visits an optical shop to get a new pair and looks through the lenses of an eye examination machine. There\, she sees a house with a pitched roof standing in the middle of a field. Yujin crosses the field and enters the house.\n \nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd Street\, New York\, NY 10016) \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n* RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets available.\n* For an additional question\, please contact to film@koreanculture.org \n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\n* Please note: After three no-shows without notice\, you may be subject to restrictions on future reservations.\n* All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kocca-spotlight-k-animation-2/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T202000
DTSTAMP:20260822T223058Z
CREATED:20260822T222931Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Jazz Noir x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Old Chinatown and let The Red Pavilion Jazz Band transport you to a bygone era of jazz noir. \nWith smoky melodies and sultry rhythms\, the music evokes the allure and mystery of America’s historic Chinatowns\, capturing the gritty and seductive atmosphere they once held\, with its notoriously dangerous streets and fun establishments of vice. \nThe night blends jazz with a touch of intrigue\, conjuring images of hidden alleyways\, dimly lit lounges\, and secret stories whispered in the dark. Immerse yourself in this moody\, neo-noir vibe for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. \nWalk-ins welcome.  2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-jazz-noir-x-the-red-pavilion-jazz-band/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260825T223305Z
CREATED:20260825T222834Z
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SUMMARY:00:00 - Kpop x Hiphop Night
DESCRIPTION:Presented By @am.to.am_event \nSummer’s coming to an end\, everyone’s coming back to the city… so you already know we had to throw a WELCOME BACK PARTY 🫶🍻 \nWhether you’re coming back for a new semester\, new to the city\, or just looking for an excuse to go out — come meet new people\, find your new party crew\, reconnect with your friends\, and have ONE more crazy night before real life starts again 😭 \nExpect K-pop anthems × hip-hop bangers × club edits × unexpected remixes all night long. The songs you scream every word to and a dance floor that does NOT calm down. \n🎧Sounds by: @midy_maaaa\, @eliotjuno\, @ryanlinn_ \, @alexpanmusic \nDoors Open: 11 PM \nRESERVATIONS:\ninfo@0000space.com \nENTRY:\n21+ only – a valid physical ID is required (digital copies are not accepted).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/0000-kpop-x-hiphop-night/
LOCATION:00:00\, 21-38 44th Rd\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T204500
DTSTAMP:20260821T134541Z
CREATED:20260821T131947Z
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SUMMARY:KOCCA Spotlight: K-Animation: The Square
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York & Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center \nKorea on Screen is a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. This edition turns the spotlight on Korean animation\, presenting one feature-length film and five short films across two days. \nThrough imaginative worlds and distinctive visual storytelling\, the program explores relationships shaped by distance and separation\, the boundaries that divide individuals and communities\, and the fragile beliefs through which people understand themselves and one another. Moving between intimate romance\, social allegory\, and surreal journeys through memory and loss\, these six works demonstrate the expressive range of contemporary Korean animation. \nThursday\, September 3\, 2026 at 7:30 PM – The Square (광장)\nIsak Borg\, first secretary of the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang. Even though he’s a diplomat\, he is secretly dating Bok-joo\, a local traffic officer. One day\, after a shady man was seen at their secret meeting spot\, Bok-joo goes missing. With his departure date approaching\, Borg searches for Bok-joo and begins to get suspicious of his interpreter\, LEE Myeong-jun. \nKorean Cultural Center New York\n(122 E 32nd Street\, New York\, NY 10016) \nTicket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)\n* RSVP and seating are first come\, first served.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets available.\n* For an additional question\, please contact to film@koreanculture.org \n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.\n* Please note: After three no-shows without notice\, you may be subject to restrictions on future reservations.\n* All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kocca-spotlight-k-animation/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260822T224617Z
CREATED:20260822T224617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T224617Z
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SUMMARY:GAPIMNNY Bar Night
DESCRIPTION:Next Elixir #happyhour featuring Dj @empty_visions1 Thursday September 3rd at @atlassocialclub! See you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gapimnny-bar-night/
LOCATION:Atlas Social Club\, 753 9th Ave\, \, NY\, New York\, New York\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T131004Z
CREATED:20260818T213759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T131004Z
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SUMMARY:A4 Picnic Performances: Grace Kelly\, Ashni
DESCRIPTION:Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed\, just show up on the lawn! \nGrace Kelly is a saxophonist\, singer\, songwriter\, and bandleader who has performed over 1\,500 concerts in more than 40 countries. As a bandleader\, she has appeared at major venues and festivals\, including the Kennedy Center\, Moscow Symphony Hall\, and the Montreal\, Newport\, and Montreux Jazz Festivals. Early in her career\, she performed at Barack Obama’s 2009 Presidential Inauguration and later joined Jon Batiste’s house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She has released 15 albums and is known for a genre-crossing sound blending jazz\, pop\, and electronic influences. \nGrace is a nine-time DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star\, winning Alto Saxophone in 2017 and Baritone Saxophone in 2023. As a songwriter\, she was awarded “Song of the Year” in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for Feels Like Home. \nShe has collaborated with artists including Dave Brubeck\, Wynton Marsalis\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Gloria Estefan\, Lin-Manuel Miranda\, and Questlove. She has appeared in film and television\, including the Amazon Prime series Bosch\, and is an official Yamaha Artist featured in the Emmy Award-winning production The Right Note. \nAn active educator\, Grace has taught thousands of students worldwide and is the founder of Sax Pro\, an online saxophone community and learning platform. She has held a teaching residency at Berklee College of Music\, where she also serves as the youngest member of its Board of Trustees. \nAshni is a New York City-based singer\, songwriter\, and pianist. Weaving jazz\, R&B\, and pop\, with a thread of North Indian folk music\, she evokes the incisiveness and soul of Fiona Apple and Hiatus Kaiyote with the genre-crossing\, form-expansion of Arooj Aftab. Her work explores our relationship to self\, each other\, and the natural world\, enveloping listeners in a cathartic dimension\, providing “haunting relief” (Kajal Mag)\, and forging a new sound. \nWith over 3.8 million streams and a growing audience\, Ashni has captivated sold out rooms at renowned venues like Lincoln Center\, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater\, Public Records\, Joshua Tree Music Festival\, Sunset Sunside in Paris\, The Quarter at the Royal Opera House Mumbai\, and more. \nHer music has been featured on Spotify’s Women of Jazz playlist\, in Ayodele Casel’s Where We Dwell at New York City Center\, and the acclaimed\, Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls. She is a member of the Resistance Revival Chorus. Ashni’s EP Who I Dreamed Of released in 2022. Her debut album is set to release in fall 2026.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-picnic-performances-grace-kelly-ashni/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, Bryant Park\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | All Our Evenings by Ruthvika Rao
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the author of the acclaimed novel The Fertile Earth comes a powerful tale of desire\, friendship\, and rivalry between three inseparable friends over the course of an unforgettable summer. \n  \n\n\nIn 1990s Hyderabad\, three teenagers—Arjun\, Ruhee\, and Ganesh—forge an unexpected bond. Over the course of a single sun-drenched summer\, they discover love\, friendship\, and solace from their troubled families. They also discover the Red House\, an abandoned house in their neighborhood\, which becomes the site of their intimate friendship. But one night at the Red House\, an unexpected act of violence shatters their lives forever. \nA decade later\, Ruhee returns to Hyderabad\, and Arjun\, who has never forgotten his first love\, is given a chance to tell the truth\, both to himself and to those around him. But the tangled threads of fate\, class\, and desire remain\, as does a lacerating secret. \nBy turns tender and unsettling\, Ruthvika Rao’s All Our Evenings is a deeply affecting novel about youthful passion\, redemption\, and the people we can never let go. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nRuthvika Rao is from Hyderabad\, India. Her debut novel\, The Fertile Earth\, was a finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, the Chautauqua Prize\, the Crossword Book Award\, and longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. She has taught creative writing at the University of Iowa and the University of Toronto. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and lives in Michigan. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nAube Rey Lescure is a French-Chinese-American author and Editor-in-Chief of the literary magazine Off Assignment. Her debut novel\, River East\, River West\, was shortlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction\, the Carol Shields Prize\, the Massachusetts Book Award\, and the Maya Angelou Book Award\, among others. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times\, Granta\, Guernica\, LitHub\, Electric Literature\, and more. Her essay “At the Bend of the Road” was selected for Best American Essays 2022.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-all-our-evenings-by-ruthvika-rao/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
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SUMMARY:Committee of 100 Conversations – Hao Jiang Tian on September 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hao Jiang Tian\, a world renown opera singer and the founder of iSing!\nSeptember 3\, 2026 at 6 pm ET.\n\n\nDear Friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to attend our 15th Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections\, Pioneers and Heroes” event on September 3\, 2026 that will feature Hao Jiang Tian\, a world renown opera singer and the founder and artistic director of iSing!\, which for 15 years has trained Western and Chinese singers for careers in opera. He is also a Committee of 100 member. \nHao Jiang Tian\, internationally renowned bass\, has sung more than 1\,400 performances of 50 operatic roles worldwide. The only Chinese singer to have appeared at the Metropolitan Opera for 20 seasons in 26 different operas\, Tian has been highly acclaimed for his performances in leading bass roles at major opera houses around the world. \nTian is also the founder and Artistic Director of the iSING! International Young Artists Festival. Celebrating its 15th anniversary\, iSING!‘s mission is to train Western singers to perform in Chinese while nurturing outstanding young Chinese singers for careers on the world’s leading opera stages. \nChinese Americans have contributed greatly to advance the success of this country in many walks of life – science\, the arts\, agriculture\, philanthropy\, political leadership\, architecture\, business\, and more. \nThe Committee of 100 Conversations Initiative features interviews of Chinese Americans who have contributed to the success of America through their pioneering efforts\, heroic achievements\, or recollections of important events. Each interview will start with a live broadcast and the video recording will be available on the Committee of 100 website as part of a library of the interviews. \nCommittee of 100’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in 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. \nPeter Young\, Chair of the Conversations Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member\, will be the moderator. The fireside chat will be held on June 10\, 2026 from 6:00 pm Eastern Time to 7:00 pm Eastern Time. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-9-3-2026.eventbrite.com. The video recording and podcast will be published thereafter and will be available on the Committee of 100 website. \nWe hope you will join us. Thank you! \nBest regards\,Committee of 100 \n \nCommittee of 100 ConversationsRecollections\, Pioneers and Heroes \nSeptember 3\, 2026 Webcast \n▦ Speaker: \nHao Jiang Tian\, a world renown opera singer and the founder of iSing! \n▦ Moderator: \nPeter Young\, CEO\, Young & Partners\, Committee of 100 \n▦ Time: \n6:00 pm Eastern Time \nDuring this webcast\, our speaker will talk about how he accidentally discovered opera\, pursued it against all odds\, established as groundbreaking career in the international opera world\, and has given back to the community through his creation of iSing! and other activities over the years. \nThe interview will be moderated by Peter Young\, Committee of 100 member and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program. The broadcast will be one hour long. \nThere is no fee and you can register at: https://c100-9-3-2026.eventbrite.com \n \n▦ Speaker Bio: \nHao Jiang Tian \nWorld renown opera singer \nFounder and Artistic Director of iSing! \nHao Jiang Tian\, internationally renowned bass born in Beijing\, has sung more than 1\,400 performances of 50 operatic roles worldwide. The only Chinese singer to have appeared at the Metropolitan Opera for 20 seasons in 26 different operas\, Tian has been highly acclaimed for his performances in leading bass roles at major opera houses around the world\, including the Berlin State Opera\, Teatro Comunale in Florence\, Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa\, the Arena di Verona\, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires\, San Francisco Opera\, Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Canadian Opera Company\, Washington National Opera\, and opera houses in France\, Belgium\, Spain\, the Netherlands\, Portugal\, Chile\, Russia\, Japan\, and all of China’s major opera houses. \nTian has collaborated with opera legends Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo in more than ten operas and over one hundred performances. In addition\, Tian performed leading roles in the world premieres of modern Chinese operas including Tan Dun’s The First Emperor at the Metropolitan Opera\, Stewart Wallace’s The Bonesetter’s Daughter based on Amy Tan’s novel at San Francisco Opera\, Guo Wenjing’s Poet Li Bai at Central City Opera\, Steve Hui’s The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci in Hong Kong\, Tang Jianping’s Voyage to the East in Tokyo\, Lei Lei’s The Orphan of Zhao at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing\, Enjott Schneider’s Marco Polo at the Guangzhou Grand Theatre\, and Chien Nan-chang’s Le Peintre at the National Theater in Taipei. \nHis autobiography\, Along the Roaring River: My Wild Ride from Mao to the Met\, was published by Wiley & Sons as a Lincoln Center Book. His Chinese-language book\, Turandot at the Arena\, was published by SDX Joint Publishing Company. \nTian is the founder and Artistic Director of the iSING! International Young Artists Festival. Celebrating its 15th anniversary\, iSING!‘s mission is to train Western singers to perform in Chinese while nurturing outstanding young Chinese singers for careers on the world’s leading opera stages. This has remained one of the Festival’s central goals since its founding. Over the past fifteen years\, nearly 400 young singers from 38 countries—including approximately 300 from the United States and China—have participated in this nonprofit program. iSING! has presented more than 60 concerts and opera performances in over 30 cities across the United States\, the United Kingdom\, France\, and China. Today\, dozens of iSING! alumni perform leading roles at many of the world’s foremost opera companies\, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York\, the Berlin State Opera\, the Vienna State Opera\, Teatro alla Scala in Milan\, San Francisco Opera\, the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto\, Los Angeles Opera\, Washington National Opera\, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. \nIn January 2023\, the iSING! International Young Artists Festival presented the American premiere of Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra at Lincoln Center. The project was presented again with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2024 and 2025. The performances featured outstanding young singers from ten countries performing\, in Chinese\, Tang Dynasty poetry written more than a thousand years ago. The music was specially commissioned from six composers representing six different countries. Hao Jiang Tian conceived the project and serves as its producer and stage director. \nHis honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Denver (2014)\, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2015)\, the Carnegie Mellon Award (2011)\, and an Honorary Doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music (2021). \n \n▦ Moderator and Chair of the Committee of 100 Conversations Program \nPeter Young \nCEO\, Young & Partners \nCommittee of 100 Member\, New York Regional Chair and Board Member \nPeter Young is CEO of Young & Partners\, a boutique corporate strategy and investment banking firm focused on the life science and chemical industries. He manages the firm and is actively involved in client transactions and financings. Under his leadership\, Young & Partners has established and maintained its position as a highly regarded firm serving the corporate strategy\, M&A\, restructuring and financing needs of clients worldwide. He was previously head of industry groups at Salomon Brothers\, Schroders and Lehman Brothers\, a senior private equity executive with J.H. Whitney & Co. and a senior member of Bain & Co.\, the corporate strategy firm. \nMr. Young received a BA in Economics from Yale\, an MS in Accounting from NYU\, and MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated with Distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He serves on a number of boards of directors\, both corporate and non-profit and is President of Société de Chimie Industrielle\, the 108 year old leading life science and chemical industry non-profit organization and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. \n \nThe Committee of 100 \nThe Committee of 100 (C100) is a non-profit\, non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business\, government\, academia\, and the arts founded 35 years ago.The Committee’s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of: \n\nPromoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese-American community\nAdvancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China\n\nTo learn more about the organization\, please go to https://www.committee100.org. \n \n \nCOMMITTEE OF 100 | Ensuring Full Inclusion in America\, Advancing U.S.-China RelationsMailing: Committee of 100\, 28 West 44th Street\, Suite 1014\, New York\, NY 10036 \nT: (212) 371-6565
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/committee-of-100-conversations-hao-jiang-tian-on-september-3-2026/
LOCATION:NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T224500
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SUMMARY:Only Love Strangers: Music of Faye Wong
DESCRIPTION:Enter the singular world of Faye Wong as vocalist April Wu and her band reimagines the music of one of Chinese pop’s most iconic and unconventional artists through jazz. \nMoving through dream pop\, Mandopop\, alternative rock\, and the cool melancholy of 1990s Hong Kong\, the evening draws from beloved songs including 红豆 (Red Bean)\, 梦中人 (Dreams)\, 天空 (Sky)\, 只爱陌生人 (Only Love Strangers)\, 棋子 (Chess Piece)\, 容易受伤的女人 (Fragile Woman)\, 你快乐所以我快乐\, and more. \nRather than a conventional tribute show\, Only Love Strangers reshapes Faye Wong’s iconic music through fresh arrangements\, improvisation\, and a contemporary jazz sensibility while preserving the intimacy\, mystery\, and emotional restraint that made her work so distinctive. \nA night of Chinese pop nostalgia\, cinematic atmosphere\, and songs suspended  between romance\, longing\, and dreams. \nDoors at 9pm. Show at 9:20pm. Walk-ins welcome. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/only-love-strangers-music-of-faye-wong/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T230615Z
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SUMMARY:Pro-Bono Concierge Session: Turn Your Art Into a Full-Time Business
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for an opportunity to get guidance on turning your art practice into a full-time business! \nBook a session with Christina Young\, the artist behind The Bao Bae and host of Friendship Market. Christina can share her expertise on turning a creative practice into a sustainable business\, from pricing and wholesale to running your own market. \nThis session is perfect for: \n\nSmall business artists selling online and/or in person\nArtists who are looking to expand their income channels\nPart time artists who want to take their art business full time\nArtists who want to host their own market\n\nGet advice on: \n\nHow to make a living off your art\nTurning data into informed sales goals\nTaking your first steps into wholesale\nPrioritizing different parts of your art business\nHosting a market style event\n\n  \nAbout Christina Young: \nChristina Young is the artist behind The Bao Bae\, a stationery\, art\, and accessories brand that has been selling online and in person since 2019. You’ve seen her stickers and pins at Yu & Me Books\, but she’s also stocked over 60 stores across the country. Christina was also Welcome to Chinatown x Poster House’s first artist in residence in 2025 and the host of Friendship Market.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pro-bono-concierge-session-turn-your-art-into-a-full-time-business/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260817T042322Z
CREATED:20260817T042322Z
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SUMMARY:Art Analysis Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Lucy Yu and Brittany Pham\nA workshop for all levels!\nJoin us for an Art Analysis Writing Workshop where we’ll be analyzing short stories\, poetry\, and visual art. In this encouraging space\, we are cultivating an inviting environment for you to hone in on your own unique voice. \n\nABOUT THE HOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucy Yu is a writer and multi-disciplinary artist living in Brooklyn\, New York. She is also the owner of Yu & Me Books in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, the first queer Asian American bookstore in New York City. Yu & Me Books specializes in immigrant stories\, writers of color\, and historically marginalized experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Pham is the book club co-host at Yu & Me Books. She’s also an active member of the Instagram book community (“Bookstagram”) and can be found @scienceowlreads.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-analysis-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260806T022259Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Top Colleges: What Students Should Be Doing Each Year of High School
DESCRIPTION:The road to a top college does not begin when a student opens an application during senior year. It begins much earlier—with the academic choices\, classroom habits\, relationships\, interests\, and experiences students develop throughout high school. Join **The Serica Initiative** and **AtomicMind** for a timely back-to-school webinar offering students and families a practical\, year-by-year roadmap from freshman year through senior year. Led by **Leelila Strogov\, Founder and CEO of AtomicMind**\, alongside members of the AtomicMind team\, this program will examine what students can do at each stage of high school to become stronger learners\, make a meaningful impression on teachers\, and develop the skills and experiences that selective colleges value. \nTopics will include: \n• What students should prioritize during each year of high school\n• How to begin the school year with strong academic and organizational habits • How students can participate authentically and leave a positive impression in the classroom\n• Building meaningful relationships with teachers\, counselors\, and mentors\n• Understanding weighted and unweighted GPA\n• How grading systems and course rigor vary among high schools\n• How colleges evaluate grades within the context of a student’s school\n• Choosing among AP\, IB\, honors\, and other advanced courses\n• Developing intellectual curiosity\, leadership\, and meaningful extracurricular interests\n• Common mistakes students and families should avoid \nThe AtomicMind team will also present two detailed student case studies—one featuring a female student and one featuring a male student. Attendees will follow each student’s journey through all four years of high school\, examining the choices they made\, the challenges they encountered\, how their interests developed\, and the eventual college admissions outcomes.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-road-to-top-colleges-what-students-should-be-doing-each-year-of-high-school/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T210000
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SUMMARY:Silsila: Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Silsila\, meaning continuation\, reflects and honors the timeless journey of South Asian classical music\, where each note carries the wisdom of the past while creating new expressions for the future. \nResonance evokes the lingering voice of the sitar – the way a note continues to echo long after it has been played\, connecting artists\, traditions\, and audiences across time. \nTogether\, Silsila: Resonance captures an evening where centuries of tradition meet the spontaneity of the present moment. \nPresented by Tehreem Khan (Ruh Arts Foundation)\, this concert brings together masters\, a disciple\, and a new generation of students in a program of improvisation\, rhythmic dialogue\, and profound stillness. \nThe evening features: \n\nShri Jayanta Banerjee (sitar) and Pandit Samir Chatterjee (tabla) — two internationally acclaimed masters in conversation\, exploring the depth and spontaneity of South Asian classical music\nA sitar duet\, with Jayanta Banerjee and his disciple Tehreem Khan honoring the teacher-student bond that has carried this art form across generations\nA Dialogue Between East and West\, a collaborative finale composed by Jayanta Banerjee\, anchored by Pandit Samir Chatterjee’s tabla\, uniting Tehreem Khan (sitar)\, Sikandar Rahman (violin)\, Pranav Shikarpur (bansuri)\, Shiva Kannan (keyboard)\, and Aditya Pillai (dholak) in a celebration of musical exchange\n\nUse code EARLYBIRD for 20% off.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/silsila-resonance/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T145704Z
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SUMMARY:Lil Dumplings Comedy English Show
DESCRIPTION:Lil Dumplings Comedy Show\n5:30 show. Doors open 5pm.\nDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire. \n\nLil Dumplings Comedy Show\nDumplings. Drinks. Stand-Up. All Fire! \nNYC’s only dumpling-fueled comedy night is here. Produced by comedian David Jin and Rachel47 from CrazyLaugh. \nLil Dumplings serves up killer laughs and handmade dumplings in an intimate comedy club venue. Expect bold flavors\, strong drinks\, and a rotating lineup of the city’s funniest rising stars. \nSmall room. Big laughs. Hot dumplings. \nDumpling offerings: pork w/chive and vegetarian \nGet your seat before the dumplings get cold!!! \nTickets: $25+fee at Red Room\n\n18 or over.\nFood is free and will be served tasting menu style to audience\nTwo drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks are available)\nIMPORTANT: Customers must arrive 20 minutes before showtime\nNO REFUNDS.\nTICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT OUR DISCRETION.\nThis is a SPECIAL EVENT. No Groupons\, discount tickets or passes accepted.\n25 percent grautity added to all checks\nLineup subject to change\n\nWho wants to cook at Sunday night?! Come get some fresh handmade dumplings! \n* The performance will open for admission 30 minutes before scheduled start time and doors will close promptly at the start time. We reserve the right to deny entry to late guests.\n* Audience must enter with a ticket\, and minors are not allowed inside.\n* No recording\, video capturing\, and the use of flash photography \nAbout CrazyLaugh \nA dynamic oversea Chinese culture content production platform. \nAt CrazyLaugh\, our mission is to inspire a shift in perspective\, transforming life’s twists and stress into moments of humor and laughter. We believe every challenge is a setup for a punchline\, and we’re dedicated to empowering everyone find theirs. Together\, we’re not just facing life’s ups and downs; we’re turning them into a shared journey of joy and community laughter. \nFor more information please visit crazylaugh.co \nContact: hi@crazylaugh.co
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lil-dumplings-comedy-english-show/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T211552Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Block Party
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating season 5 of Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 on Mosco Street! Think!Chinatown x Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 team up for another summer of music and memories at the historic newsstand. We’re back with a stacked lineup of DJs and printmaking artist to light up our Chinatown dance floor with the whole family and neighborhood. See you on the block! \n☆ Sunday\, 8/30 ☆ \nThink!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, working at the intersection of storytelling\, arts\, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival\, Chinatown Night Market\, Chinatown Block Parties\, Chinatown Storytelling Festival\, and more. Find more at www.thinkchinatown.org \nChinatown Records 華埠錄音 is a homegrown collective and archive of inherited music collections based in NYC’s Manhattan Chinatown. Kicked off in 2018\, Chinatown Records is a community effort to bring the archive’s music\, memory\, & history back to the neighborhood & beyond through block parties\, sonic histories\, workshops\, radio\, & so much more. Keep tuning in at chinatownrecords.us | @chinatownrecordsproject
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinatown-block-party/
LOCATION:Mott and Mosco Streets\, Chinatown at Mott and Mosco Streets
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer’s Last Hand Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Wind Room Presents: Summer’s Last Hand at one of NYC’s newest dim sum parlor & lounge\, 100 Feast & Lounge 🥟🍹 \nBeginner friendly!!! 🫶 \nWhile there is no drink/food minimum\, puh-leaseeeeeee support this local Chinese business by coming hungry and thirsty 💦😏. MM GOI SAI. \n📍 100 Feast & Lounge\n📆 Aug 30\, Sunday\n🕓 4-7PM\n🎟️ $25 \nSeating is limited\, so reserve your spot early and come close out summer with a bang!!! 💛💖
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/summers-last-hand-mahjong/
LOCATION:100 Feast & Lounge\, 100 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Japanese "Kimekomi" Traditional Doll-Making Workshop – Rabbit\, Cat & Heart
DESCRIPTION:For the August 30th class\, students can choose among the Rabbit\, Cat\, and Heart designs. Cat is sold out for this session. \nShape silk and fabric into a stunning Japanese decorative doll\, one piece at a time. \nKimekomi is a traditional Japanese craft with deep cultural roots. Using a wooden base\, you tuck colorful silk and fabric into carved grooves to create a beautiful keepsake doll—no sewing required. In this hands-on workshop\, our instructor guides you step by step as you bring your own doll to life and take it home. \nThis class welcomes all skill levels—whether you are completely new to Japanese craft or have an artistic background. All materials are included. \nYour instructor\, Keiko Fukuda\, was born in Nagasaki and studied Pop Art in Tokyo. She has taught traditional Japanese crafts\, famous painting reproductions\, and printmaking across several countries\, and founded YUME CLOUD STUDIO in 2016. \nPLEASE NOTE: The class sign up deadline is 2 hours before the class begins. Cancellation after this period will NOT be refunded.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-kimekomi-traditional-doll-making-workshop-rabbit-cat-heart/
LOCATION:RESOBOX East Village\, 91 East 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T174534Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Yes! Market in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan Yes! brings the lively spirit of Taiwan’s night markets to the U.S. — celebrating food\, culture\, music\, and democracy. \nLocation: Bridgewater Commons\, Lot 9 (by Lord & Taylor) \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taiwan-yes-market-in-nj/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260820T133007Z
CREATED:20260820T132524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T133007Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on a new biography\, Bao Pu challenges received opinion on Jiang Qing\, Chairman Mao’s wife\, and her role in the Cultural Revolution. \n\n\nFull Talk Title: Rethinking Mao and the Cultural Revolution: Insights from a New Chronology of Jiang Qing \nFor non-Columbia affiliates\, registration is required to access the Morningside campus. After registering you will receive an email with a QR code that must be presented along with a valid government-issued ID (your name must match exactly the name registered for the event) at either the 116th Street & Broadway or 116th Street & Amsterdam gates for entry. Please register using a unique email address (one email address per registrant) by 4:00pm on Sept. 11 for campus access. \nNames will be submitted for QR codes 1-2 days prior to the event. Registrants will receive an email from CU Guest Access with the QR code before or on the day of the event. NOTE: You cannot access campus using the QR code from Eventbrite. \nSpeaker: Bao Pu\, Founder of New Century Press\, Hong Kong \nModerator: Andrew J. Nathan\, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science\, Columbia University \nJiang Qing (1914–1991)\, Mao Zedong’s wife for 38 years and a leading figure in the Cultural Revolution\, was purged after his death and officially blamed for much of its destruction. This talk drawing on renowned author Yu Ruxin’s new chronological biography\, challenges the official verdict and offers fresh insights into Mao’s thinking\, his intentions for the Cultural Revolution\, and how the political movement shaped modern China and continues to have major influences today. \nThis event is hosted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rethinking-mao-and-the-cultural-revolution/
LOCATION:Weatherhead East Asian Institute (located at the School of International and Public Affairs)\, 420 West 118th Street\, Room 918\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T035123Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T035123Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong & Curry Fried Chicken
DESCRIPTION:One day only – this Sunday\, 8/30 from 11a-4p! We’re collaborating with @myrtlewombat to offer Mama Lam’s Curry Fried Chicken sandwiches on Mahjong Day! Bring a friend or two! \nRSVP now so we can gauge how much to prepare! RSVP link in bio. Hope to see you there ! \n$20 per person for play and 1 sando.\n$10 per person for play only. \nAdditional food and drinks available for purchase on site. No outside food please! #collab #smallbusiness #mahjong #friedchickensandwich
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mahjong-curry-fried-chicken/
LOCATION:Myrtle Wombat\, 581 Myrtle Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Games
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