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SUMMARY:Between Earth and Water: Readings on Migration\, Belonging\, and Survival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Salon is kicking off the fall 2026 season in true literary style! On September 20\, we will host “Between Earth and Water: Readings on Migration\,\nBelonging\, and Survival\,” an official @bkbookfest Bookend event! We have an incredible lineup not to miss — Alison Kinney\, Joseph O. Legaspi\, Ed Lin\, and Sunday Salon’s very own Nita Noveno taking the stage 🔥 \nWhat does it mean to live between worlds—between countries\, languages\, identities\, and selves? On September 20th\, Sunday Salon NYC presents Between Earth and Water\, a reading featuring four writers whose new and recent work explores migration\, belonging\, the body\, and survival across borders and generations. Spanning hybrid memoir\, poetry\, fiction\, and narrative nonfiction\, their work moves from the Philippines to Southeast Alaska to New York\, tracing how people endure\, adapt\, and claim space—on the page and in the world. With Alison Kinney\, Ed Lin\, Joseph O. Legaspi\, and Nita Noveno. DJ DubSix Spins. \n🎤 With your dancing proud co-hosts: Carissa and Wil \n🎶 Music by DJ DubSix
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26391/
LOCATION:Von Bar\, 3 Bleecker St.\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading
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SUMMARY:Tarka Mela
DESCRIPTION:In the subcontinental regions of South Asia\, Melas are vibrant\, festive gatherings pulsing with community and unique energy. On September 20th\, Tarka brings that energy to Brooklyn\, taking over The Meadows\, an indoor/outdoor space in Bushwick\, for a full day of live bands\, DJ sets\, games\, and highly curated vendors you won’t find anywhere else. \nWander indoors for old-school games like Ludo and Snakes & Ladders\, check out music by record label Bilna’es\, connect with community social justice organizations\, and enjoy live music from Mehrnam Rastegari and Saudi-American rapper Nory. Then head outside in the open air for music by DJs Disconesia and Arjun Shah\, treat yourself to henna\, tarot\, and human design readings with a cup of chai. Feast on specialty foods\, shop jewelry and cosmetics\, and then head back inside for dancing to music by ZEM\, DJ Fatin\, and Zara Dekho & Dynoman. \nJoin Tarka Project for this unique and unforgettable experience! \nLocation\nThe Meadows\n17 Meadow Street\nNew York\, NY 11206
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tarka-mela/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:WBB Graphic Novel Book Club: Raging Clouds by Yudori
DESCRIPTION:Join us for September’s Graphic Novel Book Club pick: Raging Clouds by Yudori \nAmélie is a brilliant woman trapped in the restricting social mores of high Dutch society in the mid-16th century. Her marriage to Hans\, a swashbuckling merchant\, is a terrible match. While he charms the townsfolk\, at home he is her intellectual inferior and treats her with cruelty and sexual violence. Expected to be a devoted housewife\, Amélie can only be her true\, free-spirited self when Hans travels away on business — when she can explore the town alone\, lose herself in literature\, and study winged animals to learn about the mechanics of flight. She looks to the skies and dreams of flying far away. Her life changes when Hans returns from his journey with Sahara\, a slave mistress from a distant land. The two women are drawn to each other — each recognizing their confinement in a world dominated by men — and work together to seek their freedom. \nTold as a fiercely feminist story and spectacularly illustrated\, Raging Clouds is the dazzling graphic novel debut of Korean comic book artist Yudori. In her lush manga style\, Yudori imagines the period in rich detail with careful attention to settings and costumes\, while evoking the cultural and societal standards of the time. She creates complex women characters who grapple with indignity over their social position\, engage in lustful fantasies\, and ultimately relish in seizing agency in their lives. Raging Clouds is a powerful story about the role of women in society\, the reality of existing within a non-consensual relationship\, and the struggle to push back against the boundaries these women have been boxed into.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wbb-graphic-novel-book-club-raging-clouds-by-yudori/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book
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SUMMARY:SAKE-CON : World Sake Day
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza!\n\n\nJoin Us for NY’s Ultimate World Sake Day Festival!\nGet ready for an epic celebration as we host a massive festival dedicated to World Sake Day! Join hundreds of fellow sake lovers and dive into the vibrant\, high-energy world of Japanese craft sake. Indulge in unforgettable flavors\, transport your taste buds to Japan\, and immerse yourself in the buzzing energy of our festive pop-up market! \n🌟Event Highlights🌟 \n▪️150+ Sakes on Display & Available to Explore! NY’s ultimate sake playground! Discover an incredible grand lineup of over 150 premium sakes showcased throughout the festival. From award-winning classics to bold\, modern flavors\, the sheer variety is unmatched. \n▪️VVIP Exclusive: The Massive 100-Seat Long Table Experience! An extraordinary experience like no other in NY. Join 100 guests at a single\, massive long table with high-energy tasting rows for a curated tasting including super premium sake. You’ve never experienced a sake journey quite like this! (The Tasting starts at 1:30 for 30 min.) \n▪️VIP Exclusive: Super Premium Selections! Taste prestigious\, top-tier sake normally served only by the bottle at fine restaurants. Don’t miss your chance to taste them by the glass! \n▪️Meet the Makers – 5+ Breweries Visiting from Japan! Talk directly with the sake masters flying in straight from Japan. Learn the passion behind the pour and taste their finest crafts. \n▪️Paired with complimentary Mouthwatering Japanese Food Delights! Fuel your festival experience with delicious artisan pairings\, and authentic Japanese bites. \n▪️A treasure trove of Japanese delights and Artisan Marketplace \n▪️Music\, Workshops\, Performance more to come! \nThis is more than an event\, it’s a journey through the heart of sake culture and a treasure trove of Japanese delights. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an experience like no other. \nMark your calendars — There’s more to come! We’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves. Grab your tickets before they sell out! \n*Attendees must be 21 years old and older \nAll Tickets Include: \n– Sake & sake cocktail tastings of your choice up to 10 Tasting. PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event! \n– Paring bite food \n– A take-home original sake glass \n-Access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event \n– Entry to all entertainment\, food vendors & artisan marketplace \n【 Tickets 】 \n(Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 ) \nVVIP: $115 $125 $135 \nVIP: $85 $95 $105 \nGA: $65 $75 $85 \n*Tier 1: 100 Limited + Original Tote Bag \n▪️VVIP: 1pm Entry \nIncludes; \n– Intimate guided master class tasting session (Includes super premium sake). Class starts at 1:30pm for 30 min. \n– Enjoy up to 10 Sake & cocktails varieties of your choice! PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event! \n– Original Sake glass & Tote bag that you can take it home \n▪️VIP: 1pm Entry \nIncludes; \n– Enjoy up to 10 Sake & cocktails (includes 1 super premium sake) varieties of your choice! PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event! \n– Original Sake glass that you can take it hom \n▪️General Admission : 3pm Entry \nIncludes; \n– Enjoy up to10 Sake & cocktails varieties of your choice! PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event! \n– Original Sake glass that you can take it home \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/sake-con-world-sake-day/
LOCATION:Industry CIty\, 220 36th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T190000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Nassau County Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:🌕✨ Celebrate the 4th Annual Nassau County Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! ✨🌕 \nJoin us for a full day of culture\, community\, and family fun at Eisenhower Park! \n📅 Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\n🕛 Festival Opens: 12:00 PM\n🎭 Pre-Show: 5:00 PM\n🎶 Main Shows: 6:00 PM\n📍 Eisenhower Park – Lakeside Theatre\n🚗 Parking Fields 6/6A \nEnjoy:\n🏮 Free lanterns\n🎁 Giveaways\n🚘 Exotic car show\n🎨 Arts & crafts\n🎭 Cultural performances\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun and more! \nGuests will also have the opportunity to release personalized lanterns into Salisbury Lake. \n🪑 Bring your own chairs or blankets.\n🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday\, October 4 \nCome celebrate the Mid-Autumn season with an unforgettable day at Eisenhower Park!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/4th-annual-nassau-county-mid-autumn-moon-festival/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Park Lakeside Theatre\, Park Blvd.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Unprecedented Times Book Club with Malavika Kannan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of our cozy book club\, featuring the new book Unprecedented Times by @malavika.kannan! \nWe’re so excited to invite Malavika to this special event at @pyochai in Astoria. We have such a fun afternoon planned for you all! \nJoin us for an afternoon of:\n* Quiet reading time of the new book\, Unprecedented Times! Bring your own copy or buy a copy at the event.\n* Followed by an intimate author talk with Malavika Kannan\, where readers can ask questions and join in on the conversation.\n* Meet and connect with other readers in the community via a guided discussion.\n* Books will be available for purchase on-site or can be pre-ordered at the link in bio.\n* At the end\, Malavika will also be signing books!\n* Take home a little goody bag \n🔔 RSVP Required 🔔 \nEach ticket is $3 and includes a $3 voucher if you’d like to purchase the book at the event. You can also pre-order the book which will include your RSVP to the book club!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/unprecedented-times-book-club-with-malavika-kannan/
LOCATION:Pyo Chai\, 28-23 Steinway St\, Long Island City\, NY 11103\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet | Habbi's Treasures by Yoojin Grace Wuertz
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nA heartfelt ode to family\, memory\, and the stories that live in the everyday things we hold dear. \nDuring a game of hide-and-seek at his grandfather’s house\, Caleb finds something unexpected-a box full of unknown treasures. Inside are old clothes: a worn school uniform\, a polished naval jacket\, a folded tuxedo\, and a pair of grass-stained jeans. One by one\, Habbi shares the story behind each treasure\, passing down his life’s journey to Caleb. \nInspired by her own family’s history\, acclaimed novelist Yoojin Grace Wuertz makes her picture book debut with this poignant\, intergenerational story about resilience\, gratitude\, and the wisdom we pass down. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nYoojin Grace Wuertz is the author of EVERYTHING BELONGS TO US\, which was selected as a New York Times Editors’ Choice\, longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize\, and included on Kirkus Reviews’ Best Fiction of 2017. She is the author of two picture books\, HABBI’S TREASURES (Fall 2026) and SOMI’S STAR DAY (Fall 2027)\, both from RISE x Penguin Workshop. Her debut young adult novel is forthcoming from Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan) in Spring 2027. Grace’s writing has appeared in Guernica\, ArtReview\, The Times Literary Supplement\, and The Los Angeles Review of Books\, among others. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Brattleboro Literary Festival. Grace was born in Seoul\, South Korea\, and immigrated to the United States at age six. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and an MFA in fiction from New York University. She lives in Princeton\, New Jersey\, with her family.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/meet-greet-habbis-treasures-by-yoojin-grace-wuertz/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
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SUMMARY:Dumpling Social
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Dumpling Social. 🥟 \nBring your best dumpling dish—steamed\, fried\, boiled\, folded weird\, we don’t care\, as long as it’s a dumpling. Homemade or store-bought\, anything goes. We’ll handle the rest. \nSauce kits courtesy of Lee Kum Kee\, so come hungry and ready to dip! \nYou’ll also enjoy bubble tea from Xing Fu Tang\, sponge cake from Spongies Cafe\, and (more) dumplings from Mila. \nTaste your way through the table\, mingle with new people\, and leave with a box of your new favorite dumplings.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dumpling-social/
LOCATION:Kitsby\, 393 Broadway\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T161319Z
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SUMMARY:MOONRISE Japan Artists MAOSHO: Jazz & Shamisen
DESCRIPTION:$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. \nSho Asano is one of Japan’s leading shamisen performers and folk singers. Mao Sone is a jazz artist who masterfully performs on both piano and trumpet. Traditional Japanese music and jazz come together in a bold and unique collaboration. The powerful sound of Tsugaru shamisen\, the spirit of Japanese folk songs\, and the freedom of jazz improvisation create an energetic and emotional performance. Blending tradition and innovation\, East and West\, this one-of-a-kind stage experience pushes musical boundaries while honoring deep cultural roots. More than a concert\, it is a musical encounter that connects generations and cultures. “The heartbeat of Japan” comes alive in New York. \nSho Asano\, shamisen & voice\nMao Sone\, piano & trumpet\nKeita Ogawa\, guest drummer/percussionist \nMAO SONE – Sakura Sakura Fantasy\nMAO SONE – HAYASHI\nRICHARD RODGERS – My Favorite Things (arr. Sho Asano)\nJapanese Folk Song – Yagibushi (arr. Mao Sone)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moonrise-japan-artists-maosho-jazz-shamisen/
LOCATION:Merkin Hall – Kaufman Music Center\, 129 West 67th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000
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SUMMARY:Garba Around the Globe
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Navratri at the Unisphere with Garba\, Dandiya\, DJ Magic Mike\, live dholi\, food stalls & fun for all ages!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/garba-around-the-globe/
LOCATION:Unisphere\, Avenue of the Americas\, Queens\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
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SUMMARY:Between Here and Home Documentary
DESCRIPTION:In the lead-up to the theatrical release of @lizziesarge’s critically acclaimed feature film @take_me_home_film\, the Adoptee Film Fest invites you to join us for a screening of the film’s behind the scenes documentary\, Between Here and Home and a special Q&A moderated by @claireaudreye. \nAs an 2025 alumni of the fest and our 2026 Impact Award winner\, we are honored to work with Liz and her team to bring you this special event of film and discussion. \nAdditionally\, this is the kick-off to a historic weekend of adoptee centered storytelling programming in collaboration with our friends at @bipocadoptees and @also.known.asinc. \nIf you’ve been feeling like you need more adoptee media in your life and want to support adoptee creators telling stories by us for us this event is for you! \nWe hope to see you there! \nDetails:\n📆: Saturday 9/19 @ 4:30pm (EST)\n📍: DCTV 87 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY 10013\n🎟️: Tickets are $10.50 and available in our link in bio \nHappy Hour 9/19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Houston Hall\, 222 W. Houston\, NY\, NY 10014 \nAll ticket proceeds will help AFF cover venue costs\, screening fees.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/between-here-and-home-documentary/
LOCATION:DCTV\, 87 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Documentary,Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:Koh Kazama - NYC Homecoming Recital
DESCRIPTION:After a year-long concert tour across Japan\, classical guitarist Koh Kazama returns to New York City for his first solo recital since coming home. \nFrom intimate cafés and community spaces to concert halls across Japan\, this journey was shaped by the people\, places\, and musical traditions encountered along the way. This special recital brings those experiences together in a program that celebrates both the classical guitar repertoire and the journey that inspired it. \nJoin Koh for an afternoon of music featuring works by Bach\, Yocoh\, Villa-Lobos\, Piazzolla\, and other composers\, along with selections inspired by his travels through Japan. \nProgram\nVerano Porteño – Astor Piazzolla\nSonata in E major\, K. 380 – Domenico Scarlatti\nSakura Variations – Yuquijiro Yocoh\nEtudes No. 8 & No. 7 – Heitor Villa-Lobos\nAsadoya Yunta – Okinawan folk song\nViolin Sonata No. 2\, Andante – J.S. Bach\nRecuerdos de la Alhambra – Francisco Tárrega\nEtudes – Benjamin Verdery\nFelicidade – Antônio Carlos Jobim (arr. Dyens)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/koh-kazama-nyc-homecoming-recital/
LOCATION:The DiMenna Center for Classical Music\, 450 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T163000
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SUMMARY:Queens Reading Series: Poetry Edition
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the fourth Queens Reading Series Event — ~❀poetry❀~ edition with some brilliant poets and writers. \n​The readers are: \n​Hannah Lee Nahar is a writer and teaching artist. Their work is published in Best New Poets\, No\, Dear\, West Branch\, Salt Hill\, Mississippi Review\, and elsewhere. They live in Brooklyn. \n​Naomi Shuyama-Gómez is a writer based in the greater NYC area\, on ancestral and unceded Munsee Lenape land. Her fiction and poetry appear in EcoTheo Review\, Meniscus Literary Journal\, The Boiler\, Joyland\, Denver Quarterly\, The Margins\, Gulf Coast Journal\, The Cincinnati Review\, The Journal\, Michigan Quarterly Review\, The Florida Review\, and the minnesota review among others. \n​c. melín lara (a.k.a Car Lara) is a multidisciplinary artist and experimental writer of Mexican and Honduran heritage\, born and living in Queens\, NYC on Lenapehoking land. Their multilingual work explores transculturality and mythic-domestic entanglements through translation play\, formal experiments with typographical symbols and asemic transliterations. \n​Andrew Chi Keong Yim was born and raised in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi. His debut poetry collection\, The Ninth Island\, is forthcoming from University of Pittsburgh Press on February 9\, 2027. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Best New Poets\, Alaska Quarterly Review\, either/or magazine\, Voicemail Poems and other publications. Andrew lives in Queens and is a New York City public school teacher. \n​Sreshtha Sen is a poet from Delhi. They studied Literatures in English from Delhi University\, completed their MFA at Sarah Lawrence College\, and their PhD at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. Their work can be found published or forthcoming in Apogee\, bitch media\, Gulf Coast\, Hyperallergic\, Hyphen Magazine\, Kenyon Review\, The Margins\, Mcsweeney’s\, Rumpus and elsewhere. They live in Jackson Heights. \n​Holly Zhou is a poet and mixed-media artist from the California desert\, the unceded territory of the Cahuilla and Mojave peoples. Holly’s poetry and prose has appeared in The Kenyon Review\, Michigan Quarterly Review\, Seventh Wave & elsewhere. When not writing\, they can be found exploring rocks by the ocean or in the mountains.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-reading-series-poetry-edition/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Pacific Cinema All Day Long
DESCRIPTION:Experience a full day of extraordinary Pacific cinema\, featuring award-winning documentaries\, feature films and short film collections from across Oceania. \nDiscover powerful stories of identity\, culture\, resilience and community that celebrate the voices and traditions shaping the Pacific today. Join us at the Angelika Film Center for an unforgettable celebration of Pacific storytelling.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pacific-cinema-all-day-long/
LOCATION:Angelika Film Center\, 18 West Houston St\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T172905Z
CREATED:20260820T172230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T172905Z
UID:10003172-1789826400-1789833600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Ikebana Workshop: Intro to Japanese Flower Arrangement
DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly ikebana workshop where you’ll create and take home your own arrangement. \nWhat to Expect \n\nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll create a floral arrangement inspired by the Ikenobo tradition of Ikebana. You’ll be guided step by step through the process\, from understanding the materials to building structure and placing each element in the arrangement. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll leave with your own finished arrangement to take home or gift\, along with an introduction to the basic principles of Japanese flower arranging. \n*No prior experience is required. Sessions are intentionally kept small to create a relaxed and personal experience. Instruction is available in English and/or Chinese. \n\nWhat’s Included \n\nFresh seasonal flowers and plant materials\nA ceramic vase and traditional kenzan (flower frog)\nTea during the session\nA completed Ikebana arrangement to take home—\n\n*Flower materials may vary from those shown in images. \n \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nNisboa \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ikebana-workshop-intro-to-japanese-flower-arrangement/
LOCATION:7s Art Labo\, 36 E Broadway\, Second Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260913T003436Z
CREATED:20260913T003436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003436Z
UID:10003369-1789826400-1789831800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:KCS Family Wellbeing Program
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closing soon for our ‘Family Wellbeing Program’! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity by KCS Mental Health Clinic to strengthen your family’s heart and create lasting memories together this fall. 🍂✨ \n🎨 Program Highlights\n• Family Art Therapy: Boost creativity and bond through weekly Saturday sessions starting 9/19 (12 weeks)!\n• Family Counseling Sessions: Personalized guidance to enhance communication and strengthen family dynamics.\n• Family Connection Experiences: Enjoy meaningful\, complimentary activities designed for the whole family. \n📍 Orientation Info\n• When: Saturday\, September 19 | 2PM~3:30PM\n• Where: KCS Bayside\n• Contact: infomhc@kcsny.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/kcs-family-wellbeing-program/
LOCATION:Korean Community Services (KCS)\, 203-05 32nd Ave.\, Bayside\, NY\, 11361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T161531Z
CREATED:20260820T034611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T161531Z
UID:10003143-1789824600-1789830000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:MOONRISE Japan Artists Ryota Kikuchi: Piano
DESCRIPTION:$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. \nRyota Kikuchi is an acclaimed Japanese pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and popular YouTuber. His unique style\, built on the solid technical foundation cultivated through classical music\, combined with outstanding improvisational and arrangement skills\, allows him to perform across various genres\, earning him high praise as a one-of-a-kind pianist. \nRyota Kikuchi\, piano \nGEORGE GERSHWIN – Rhapsody in Blue\nRYUICHI SAKAMOTO – Merry Christmas\, Mr. Lawrence\nAKIRA IFUKUBE – Bon Odori\nMovie Music Medley
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moonrise-japan-artists-ryota-kikuchi-piano/
LOCATION:Merkin Hall – Kaufman Music Center\, 129 West 67th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T013849Z
CREATED:20260902T184344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T013849Z
UID:10003275-1789822800-1789837200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea 下午茶: Mid-Autumn Edition
DESCRIPTION:There will be time slots for this event on Sat Sept 19: Session 1 is from 1-2:30PM   |   Session 2 is from 3:30-5PM.  \nAfternoon Tea 下午茶 is back! In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival\, join us for a special afternoon of exploring the rich cultural heritage of mooncakes and tea. Taste the many mooncakes of Chinatown\, NYC. \nWe’ll taste the different flavors and textures of each region’s mooncakes. From flaky crust and soft snowskin mooncakes to flavorful coconut and lotus fillings\, taste and learn about the different styles of Cantonese\, South East Asian\, and Fujianese style mooncakes made by artisans from our neighborhood\, Manhattan’s Chinatown. New this year: we’re excited to offer a vegan mooncake option from a local shop! We’ll also taste regional specific loose-leaf teas from our neighbors @annaye.tea\, @grandteaimports\, andJook Sing Pandathat complement each type of mooncake. \nBetween sips of fragrant tea and bites of rich mooncake we invite you to try your hand at serving tea in the traditional gongfu style\, expand your tea-tasting palate and make new friends over afternoon tea! While we taste\, we’ll also talk about the cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival– take a look at beautiful wooden mooncake molds and explore different regional celebration customs.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/afternoon-tea-%e4%b8%8b%e5%8d%88%e8%8c%b6-mid-autumn-edition-3/
LOCATION:Think!Chinatown\, 1 Pike Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T203402Z
CREATED:20260910T203308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T203402Z
UID:10003334-1789821000-1789833600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Free\, open to the public! \nJapan Society of Fairfield County family-friendly fall festival\, featuring taiko drum performances\, Japanese folktale play – Bamboo cutter\, martial arts\, ikebana flower arranging\, calligraphy\, J-pop dance\, traditional Obon dancing\, and Japanese-related activities. Saturday 9/19\, raindate 9/20. Japanese Marketplace will open at 12:30. Performances 1pm-4pm \nLocation: Jesup Green\, Westport\, CT
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-fall-festival/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Fairfield County":MAILTO:info@japansocietyfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260829T030711Z
CREATED:20260829T030711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T030711Z
UID:10003260-1789812000-1789822800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:In Person Pro Bono Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Korean American Bar Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY) for an in-person consultation for FREE legal consultations. If you have any legal issues\, English and Korean consultations will be provided at one of three different locations in New York and New Jersey. \n📆Date: September 19th\, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM\n📍Location 1: Palisades Park Library – 257 2nd St\, Palisades Park\, NJ 07650\n📍Location 2: Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) – 149 W 24th ST #6\, NY\, 10011\n📍Location 3: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY\, Inc. (KCS) – 203-05 32nd Ave\, Bayside\, NY 11361
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-person-pro-bono-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Legal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260919T032808Z
CREATED:20260821T182135Z
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SUMMARY:Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 is here\, presented by Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC). Two nights of pure fire: classical Indian dance\, Kalaripayattu\, and contemporary brilliance. \n📅 Saturday\, September 19 & Sunday\, September 20🕕 6PM both nights📍 The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College\, 68th St between Park & Lexington\, New York \nFeaturing:🔥 Bharatanatyam\, Kathak\, Odissi\, Kuchipudi\, Mohiniyattam\, Kalaripayattu & contemporary \nSaturday lineup: Ganesh Vasudeva & Nitya Narasimhan (Bharatanatyam duo)\, Travelling Bells (Kuchipudi solo)\, Shila Mehta (Kathak trio)\, Preeti Vasudevan (contemporary solo)\, Radhe Jaggi and Team (Bharatanatyam & Kalaripayattu group) \nSunday lineup: Radha Varadan (Kathak solo)\, Neena Prasad and Musicians (Mohiniyattam group)\, Aparna Sindhoor & Anil Natyaveda (Sindhoor Natya\, Navarasa group)\, Arushi Mudgal (Odissi trio) \nTickets start at just $25. Don’t miss this celebration of movement\, rhythm & culture.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/erasing-borders-dance-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College\, 695 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260827T150018Z
CREATED:20260821T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T150018Z
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SUMMARY:Galapagos Puppet Theater Presents: The Blazing Fire Mountain and Its Princess\, A Monkey King Tale
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 \nTIMES: 11 AM & 2 PM \nGeneral Admission: $15 Adults | $12 Members | $8 Children \nFamily programming \n“A rare experience of cultural legacy as a living\, breathing\, and playful entity.” —Diana Lu\, New England Theatre Geek  \nJoin the mischievous Monkey King as he takes on a mountain of fire! When Monk Tang and his disciples find their journey blocked by a blazing fire mountain\, they learn that only a magical fan can put out the flames—but the fan’s owner\, the powerful Iron Fan Princess\, has no intention of lending it out. Will the disciples’ powers of transformation\, persuasion\, and puppet martial arts be enough to win the fan and save the day? \nGalapagos Puppet Theater brings this beloved episode of Journey to the West\, the 400-year-old Chinese epic\, to life through the delicate and acrobatic art of Bu Dai Xi (Taiwanese hand puppetry). Expressive silk scarves and vividly crafted puppets move to live music on erhu\, bamboo flute\, and percussion\, courtesy of celebrated folk musician Jimmy Zhao and his ensemble. It’s a 40-minute journey through martial arts\, mischief\, and magic! \nOur 2 PM show will feature a Q&A in Chinese with the Master of Taiwanese puppetry. \nAbout Galapagos Puppet Theater  \nMadeleine Beresford and Margaret Moody met at Oberlin College and founded Galapagos Puppet Theater in 1987. Drawn to puppetry as a meeting point of sculpture\, theater\, and storytelling\, they create original fantasies alongside adaptations of folktales and beloved books. \nMargaret and Madeleine hand-make most of their own puppets\, including rod\, shadow\, hand\, and life-sized puppets\, while the puppets used in their Chinese folktales were crafted by Taiwan’s I Wan Jan Troupe. Both artists studied under the late master puppeteer Lee Tien-lu\, honored as a “national living treasure” in Taiwan\, who taught them the Chang Chung Hsi style\, known as the “theater of the palm of the hand.” That training now forms the foundation of their performances of three episodes from Journey to the West. \nTheir work has been supported by the Henson Foundation\, the Puffin Foundation\, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and they’ve delighted audiences of children and adults at libraries\, schools\, and theaters across the region\, including a recent\, warmly received performance at the Puppet Showplace Theater in Brookline\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/galapagos-puppet-theater-presents-the-blazing-fire-mountain-and-its-princess-a-monkey-king-tale/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puppet Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260905T002645Z
CREATED:20260905T002535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002645Z
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SUMMARY:L Shankar at Adler Hall
DESCRIPTION:Experience L. Shankar LIVE! Celebrated as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion and widely regarded as a living legend by his peers and fans alike\, his versatility as a musician is reflected in his ventures into various musical genres. He will be gracing the stage on friday\, Sept. 18\, with Selvaganesh Vinayakram and Amit Kavthekar. \nL Shankar is an esteemed Indian violinist\, singer\, and composer\, celebrated as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion and widely regarded as a living legend by his peers and fans alike. His versatility as a musician is reflected in his ventures into various musical genres; in addition to his classical albums\, he has released globally acclaimed pop\, rock\, and EDM albums and has worked on soundtracks for award-winning films\, including a collaboration with Peter Gabriel on the Grammy-Award winning soundtrack Passion for The Last Temptation of Christ. Over his four-decade career\, he has toured and recorded with artists such as U2\, Talking Heads\, Allah Rakha\, and Zakir Hussain\, and co-founded the groundbreaking world music ensemble Shakti with John McLaughlin in the mid-1970s.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/l-shankar-at-adler-hall/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture – Adler Hall\, 2 West 64 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T030559Z
CREATED:20260825T030559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T030559Z
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SUMMARY:September No/Pen Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for No/pen Mic\, hosted by Ed Lin. Sign-ups start from 7:30 PM. Five-minute time slots. All performers welcome!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/september-no-pen-mic/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260805T151106Z
CREATED:20260805T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T151106Z
UID:10003005-1789759800-1789765200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Rooted: Akiko Yano — Japanese and American Folk
DESCRIPTION:Pianist\, singer-songwriter and musical icon Akiko Yano returns to Japan Society to dig into the folk roots of her two homes in Japan and the United States\, performing arrangements of min’yo (Japanese folk song) and American folk alongside two extraordinary collaborators. Yano reunites with Tsugaru-shamisen virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma\, rekindling the celebrated duo “Yano et Agatsuma” in the very theater where their electrifying min’yo project first ignited over a decade ago. And in a first-ever pairing\, Yano welcomes fringe American folk luminary Sam Amidon — a fellow traveler in musical reinvention — to breathe new life into the Appalachian and American songbook. \nFriday\, September 18 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Season Opening Reception with Artists \nTickets: $48 Members\, $63 Nonmembers
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rooted-akiko-yano-japanese-and-american-folk/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T005957Z
CREATED:20260827T005957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T005957Z
UID:10003235-1789758000-1789768800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Pacific Island Film Festival: MĀRAMA
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Island Film Festival of New York City provides a platform for Pacific Island cinema and promotes networking and talent development in New York City\, giving the communities in and around New York City the opportunity to experience and immerse themselves in storytelling from Pacific Islanders. \nJoin us for a free screening of “MĀRAMA” (New Zealand\, 2025\, 89 min.)\, directed by Taratoa Stappard (Ngāti Toa\, Ngāti Raukawa me Ngāti Tūwharetoa)\, presented in English and Māori with English subtitles. \nA young Māori woman\, Mary\, receives a mysterious letter promising information about her geneaology. She makes the journey to Yorkshire\, England from New Zealand\, only to learn the sender has passed. A wealthy whaler\, Sir Nathaniel Cole forces Mary to become governess to his granddaughter\, Anne\, in his home filled with Māori belongings. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts\, she begins to uncover Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her powers as a Matakite (a seer)\, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family. \n*Note: This film contains graphic language and scenes of violence\, including violence against women and children. Viewer discretion is advised.   \nThe screening will be followed by “Dreams to Screams”\, a panel discussion on the ins and outs of film pre-production with a focus on Indigenous horror. The discussion will center on producers\, production managers\, and directors\, with a deep dive into casting\, locations\, and crewing\, giving audience members better insights into the filmmaking process before anyone arrives on set. \nImage: “MĀRAMA” (film still)\, courtesy of Mpi Media
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pacific-island-film-festival-marama/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian\, One Bowling Green\, New York\, NY\, 10004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T002511Z
CREATED:20260913T002511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002511Z
UID:10003368-1789758000-1789763400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming our Stories: An Alaap for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault
DESCRIPTION:Our next Alaap\, BMHM’s monthly support group\, will be in collaboration with Sakhi for South Asian Survivors @sakhinyc. This month’s topic is Reclaiming our Stories: An Alaap for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault. \nDuring this session\, we will provide psychoeducation on the occurrence of Childhood Sexual Assault (CSA) and hold space for the impact of trauma. We will explore what healing and intimacy after trauma might look like for different survivors. \nContent Warning: This event will include discussions of childhood sexual abuse and some of the topics may feel distressing or activating. \nThis session will be held in person in Long Island City\, Queens. The exact location will be shared with those who register before the event. \nRefreshments (a light dinner) will be served. \n💭 Reclaiming our Stories: An Alaap for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault\n📆 Friday\, September 18\n🕖 7pm to 8:30pm\n📍 Long Island City
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/reclaiming-our-stories-an-alaap-for-survivors-of-childhood-sexual-assault/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260823T034342Z
CREATED:20260720T081504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T034342Z
UID:10002896-1789754400-1789759800@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Across Continents: Writing Goans\, Making Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Across Continents employs Goan literary subjectivity as epistemology to critique a specific limitation of postcolonial thought\, one that does not account for the situations or afterlife of Portuguese colonialism.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/across-continents-writing-goans-making-worlds/
LOCATION:Asian American / Asian Research Institute – CUNY\, 25 West 43rd Street\, Room 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T232151Z
CREATED:20260827T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T232151Z
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SUMMARY:Kundiman & NYU New Books Reading
DESCRIPTION:Kundiman New Books Reading: Stine An\, Noah Arhm Choi (in honor of Theo LeGro)\, Benedict Nguyễn\, and Bobuq Sayed  \nA reading by Stine An\, Noah Arhm Choi (in honor of Theo LeGro)\, Benedict Nguyễn\, and Bobuq Sayed  followed by a reception/signing with books for sale courtesy of McNally Jackson. Co-sponsored with Kundiman\, a national organization dedicated to the creation and cultivation of Asian American creative writing. \nOpen to the public. All attendees are required to RSVP in advance; please click here \n*** \nThe Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House is not currently wheelchair accessible. \n*** \nStine An is a Korean American poet\, literary translator\, and performer based in New York City. She holds a BA in Literature from Harvard and an MFA in Literary Arts from Brown\, and has received fellowships and grants from The Poetry Project\, the PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, and more. Her poems and translations have appeared in Best American Experimental Writing\, Best Literary Translations\, Electric Literature\, Poem-a-Day\, and elsewhere. Her publications include S_MMER CR_SH (2025)\, Winter Night Rabbit Worries (2026) and Today’s Morning Vocabulary (2025) by South Korean poet Yoo Heekyung\, and B-Dragon Suite (forthcoming September 2026)\, which won the 2023 Nightboat Poetry Prize. Find her at @gregorspamsa and http://www.gregorspamsa.com. (Photo via Kundiman) \nNoah Arhm Choi is the author of Cut to Bloom\, winner of the 2019 Jack McCarthy Prize. A Lambda Literary Poet-In-Residence and Valentines Editor for Honey Literary\, they received an MFA from Sarah Lawrence\, and their work appears in The Adroit Journal\, Split this Rock\, The Rumpus\, Foglifter\, and elsewhere. Noah was shortlisted for the Poetry International Prize and received the Ellen Conroy Kennedy Poetry Prize\, alongside fellowships from Kundiman\, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. They serve on the Kundiman Board of Trustees and currently work at NYU Metro Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools.  A K-12 educator of fifteen years\, they work to embolden the intersection of education\, activism\, and the arts. (Photo via Kundiman) \nTheo LeGro was a queer Vietnamese-American poet and both a Kundiman Mentorship Lab Fellow and Kundiman Retreat Fellow. Their debut\, Don’t Let It Kill You\, was the winner of the 2025 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry from Persea Books. Their work appeared in Blood Orange Review\, Brooklyn Poets\, diode poetry journal\, Honey Literary\, Plume\, The Offing\, Raleigh Review\, and other publications. They lived in Brooklyn and died on March 6\, 2026 from breast cancer. \nBenedict Nguyễn is a freelance dancer and creative producer. Her writing on labor and culture has appeared in The Baffler\, BOMB\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, Vanity Fair\, among other publications. She appeared in the short film “Don’t F*ck with Bà” (2024\, dir. Sally Tran) and is producing projects with Will Rawls and Alethea Pace. She’s the author of the [redacted] freelance labor zine nasty notes (2022) and the novel Hot Girls with Balls (Catapult 2025)\, an ABA Indie Next Pick. (Photo by Cirsty Burton) \nBobuq Sayed is a queer cultural worker of the Afghan diaspora. In 2024\, they published the chapbook A Brief History of Australian Terror and\, in 2026\, their debut novel\, No God But Us\, was released worldwide. They are a Kundiman fellow\, a former Steinbeck fellow at San José State University\, a Lambda Literary Scholar\, and an organizer for Third World liberation. (Photo via Kundiman)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/26418/
LOCATION:Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House\, 58 West 10 St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Book Reading,Reception
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SUMMARY:HCS Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 Community Health Fair at Sheepshead Bay is less than two weeks away! \nAs a cornerstone event for our community\, we are proud to connect residents with essential healthcare resources and services. We are grateful to be joined by our featured partners: @fideliscare\, @healthfirstny\, JS Homecare\, @liveonnewyork\, @maimohealth\, @rethinkfood\, and @nyc_dot. \nDetails:\n🗓️ Friday\, September 18\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n📍 HCS Sheepshead Bay Community Center (1413 Avenue T\, Brooklyn\, NY 11229)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/hcs-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:Homecrest Community Services\, 1413 Avenue T\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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