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SUMMARY:In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of hushed glances\, slow-burning romance\, and aching nostalgia. In the Mood for Love is an evening devoted to love songs from China to Latin America and beyond—spanning Mandopop classics and cinematic themes from Wong Kar-wai’s iconic film—reimagined through a lush\, jazz-inflected lens by The Red Pavilion Jazz Band. \nImmerse yourself in a night suspended in longing: a love letter to songs that linger\, glances that last a little too long\, and moments forever caught in the mood for love. \nDoors at 5:30pm. Show at 6pm. Walk-ins welcome. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-the-mood-for-love-x-the-red-pavilion-jazz-band-3/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightclub
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000
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SUMMARY:The Threads of Fate That Connect Us | Taiko Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate OMNY Taiko’s 20th anniversary with a concert you won’t forget. \n\n\nFor two decades\, our rhythms and friendships have been shaped by En\, the threads of fate that connect us across space and time. These unseen bonds have guided our journey\, weaving together the people\, moments\, and memories that define who we are. As we celebrate this milestone\, we honor the legacy of rhythms that remember\, and the enduring connections that continue to carry us forward. \nThis year’s concert features Marco Burmester on Shakuhachi and Nisha Pradeep\, Doordarshan Graded Bharathanatyam Artist. \nJoin us at the Brooklyn Music School on October 10th for an unforgettable evening of drumming that blends traditional Japanese rhythms with our New York roots. This in-person event will start at 6:00 PM EDT\, doors open at 5:30 PM. We can’t wait to see you there! \nNote: Tickets may be available at the door\, depending on availability. \n– —– \nAbout OMNY Taiko \nOMNY Taiko is a vibrant\, tight-knit community drumming group striving to share the art of taiko drumming with people and communities across the New York City area through inclusive\, accessible performances\, classes\, and workshops. \nAs a form of rhythmic and artistic expression\, taiko allows individuals to convey emotion and energy\, and to connect with others through music. OMNY Taiko emphasizes the communal aspect of ensemble drumming: \n\nbringing people together to create music as a group\nfostering a sense of community and belonging\nproviding opportunities for collaboration and teamwork\n\nOne of our primary goals is to become emblematic of the energy of New York City\, reflecting the story of a seed born on the concrete streets and blossoming into a vibrant community with the strength and tenacity of a city that never sleeps.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/en-%e7%b8%81-the-threads-of-fate-that-connect-us-taiko-concert/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Music School\, 126 Saint Felix Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T174204Z
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SUMMARY:Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Festival is coming! Enjoy unique oyster styles paired with Suntory beer & highballs\, plus other food and non-alcoholic drinks. \n\n\n🦪 OYSTER FESTIVAL 🦪 \nJoin us for an afternoon of oysters\, Japanese drinks\, and good food at Japan Village! Enjoy unique oyster styles\, paired with Suntory drinks\, including Japanese beer and refreshing highballs. \nEnjoy the afternoon with oysters\, drinks\, and a live DJ. \n📅 October 10\, 2026\n⏰ 2–7 PM\n📍 Japan Village Courtyard\n🎟️ FREE EVENT \nAdmission is free\, but RSVPs are encouraged so we can get an idea of how many guests to expect. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/oyster-festival/
LOCATION:Japan Village\, 934 3rd Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260927T175517Z
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SUMMARY:Navratri
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Street Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree on Saturday\, October 10 from 2pm to 5pm for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic1885 tall ship Wavertree! Get tickets at https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/navratri/. \nAnu Sehgal\, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree\, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri\, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. You will also learn the meaningful connections between Wavertree and India before picking up dandiya sticks and dancing to the beats of traditional Gujarati music from DJ Magic Mike. Head dancer Meha Sedana and her troupe will guide guests through basic Raas-Garba dance steps before leading everyone in a lively dance-along to popular songs. The vibrant dance performance and workshop will bring this beautiful celebration to life with the stunning costumes and amazing choreography. \nWhether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned dancer\, this event is open to everyone and welcomes those who want to learn. Delicious Indian food and drinks available for purchase. Dress in your best traditional attire if you’re feeling inspired\, and join this unforgettable celebration on the main deck of this iron-hulled cargo ship! \nThe Museum will have a limited number of dandiya sticks available on a first-come\, first-served basis. To ensure you can fully join the fun\, you encourage you to bring your own if you have them.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/navratri/
LOCATION:South Street Seaport Museum\, 12 Fulton St.\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:America-bound: Lin Huiyin & Liang Sicheng
DESCRIPTION:Over a century ago\, Lin Huiyin (Phyllis Lin) and Liang Sicheng crossed the Pacific to study at the University of Pennsylvania. Their years in the United States broadened their intellectual horizons and profoundly shaped their later contributions to Chinese architectural history\, architectural education\, urban planning\, and the preservation of China’s built heritage. \nOn October 10\, China Institute’s Renwen Society marks this remarkable chapter in their lives with a lecture by Dr. Sidney Wong and Ms. Annie Liang-Zhou. Together\, they revisit the formative years that helped shape two of the most influential figures in modern Chinese architecture. \nThe presentation also examines Lin and Liang’s enduring intellectual connections with American architects\, scholars\, and institutions during the 1930s and 1940s\, highlighting the reciprocal exchange of ideas that enriched both countries. Drawing on original archival research from the University of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia\, Dr. Wong will present newly uncovered documents\, photographs\, and historical records that illuminate this formative period in their lives and reconstruct the remarkable network of people\, places\, and ideas that surrounded their American experience. \nBringing together original archival research with perspectives on historic preservation and family legacy\, the lecture offers fresh insight into the transnational experiences that shaped Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng’s careers\, their enduring intellectual legacy\, and the continuing relevance of their work for cross-cultural exchange and heritage preservation today. \nIn-Person Bilingual Lecture (English & Chinese)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/america-bound-lin-huiyin-liang-sicheng/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260930T153239Z
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SUMMARY:International Skewer Festival
DESCRIPTION:EVERY VENDOR SKEWER ARE WELCOME \n*🍢 INTERNATIONAL SKEWER FESTIVAL 🍢*\n*Flushing\, Queens – NY* \nCome and join us! \nFor one day\, Kissena Blvd turns into the world’s skewer street 🔥 \nFrom Indonesian sate to Japanese yakitori\, Chinese chuanr to Middle Eastern kebabs — *every skewer\, every culture\, one festival.* \n*Everyone\, every skewer vendor from around the country is very welcome to join.* \n*📅 WHEN:* Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 (Postponed from September 26\, 2026)\n*📍 WHERE:* Kissena Blvd between Main St & Berkeley Ave\, Flushing NY 11354\n*⏰ TIME:* 11AM – 6PM \nNeed more info? Feel free to contact us\n📧 nyindonesianfoodbazaar@gmail.com
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/international-skewer-festival/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20261009T012851Z
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SUMMARY:Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF)\, one of South Asia’s premier cultural events\, returns to Asia Society New York\, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists\, writers\, and other experts. The festival will present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan\, with discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing\, art\, science\, history\, and politics. This year’s LLF speakers include Hazel Kahan\, Sadia Shepard\, Salima Hashmi\, Cassim Shepard\, Suketu Mehta\, Ayeda Husain\, Mehreen Jabbar\, Sunita Kohli\, Farwa Aamer\, Felicia Kainat Norton and more! \nSenior/Students: Use code SENSTU at checkout for a discount
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lahore-literary-festival-in-new-york-2026/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T184206Z
CREATED:20260910T184206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184206Z
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SUMMARY:Chuseok Songpyeon Making Event
DESCRIPTION:🌕 KCS Chuseok Songpyeon Making Event 🌕 \nCelebrate Chuseok with KCS through an intergenerational Songpyeon Making Workshop! \nJoin us for a fun-filled community gathering bringing together seniors\, families\, youth\, and community members as we celebrate Korean culture and tradition through the art of making songpyeon. \nSpecial thanks to Chung Dduk for their support!\n📅 Saturday\, October 10\n⏰ 11:00 AM\n📍KCS Bayside Office: 203-05 32nd Avenue\, Bayside\, NY 11361\n📩 Questions? events@kcsny.org\n📲 Please RSVP by September 30th using the QR code on the flyer. Space is limited\, and registration will close once we reach capacity. Register early to secure your spot! \nWe look forward to celebrating Chuseok together and creating meaningful connections across generations!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chuseok-songpyeon-making-event/
LOCATION:Korean Community Services (KCS)\, 203-05 32nd Ave.\, Bayside\, NY\, 11361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T211909Z
CREATED:20260926T211623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T211909Z
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SUMMARY:Permission to Create: A Discussion about Art\, Ambition\, and Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of American Malayali Heritage Foundation’s Creative Collaborative. \n\nWhat does it take to choose art—and keep choosing it—when that path may not have been modeled for you? \nIn celebration of the launch of American Malayali Heritage Foundation’s (AMHF) Creative Collaborative\, and surrounded by the work of visual artist Melissa Joseph\, we’re excited to present this conversation about the importance of creative career paths in the South Asian diaspora. \nModerated by AMHF board member Anthony Palliparambil Jr.\, we will be joined by mixed media artist Melissa Joseph\, curator and gallerist Rajiv Menon\, dancer and performer Jeeno Joseph\, and actress and writer Anita Kalathara for a candid fireside discussion about creative work\, family expectations\, identity\, uncertainty\, and finding permission to build the life you want.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/permission-to-create-a-discussion-about-art-ambition-and-diaspora/
LOCATION:Charles Moffett\, 394 Broadway\, #Second Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260926T231956Z
CREATED:20260926T231644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T231956Z
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SUMMARY:4th New York Creative Korean Art Song Festival | 풍경\, 그 너머 Beyond the Land
DESCRIPTION:4th New York Creative Korean Art Song Festival. 에서 풍경 너머 새로운 음악 여행 함께해요! \n\n4th New York Creative Korean Art Song Festival \n풍경\, 그 너머 Beyond the Land \nJoin us in person for a unique celebration of Korean art song! Dive into Beyond the Land (풍경\, 그 너머) and explore sounds that go beyond the land. Experience creative performances that blend tradition and innovation. Don’t miss this vibrant festival bringing together artists and audiences in the heart of New York!The New York Korean Creative Music Association is proud to announce the 4th NY Korean New Art Song Festival\, scheduled to take place on October 9\, 2026 (Hangul Day). Subtitled “Beyond the Landscape\,” this innovative musical performance aims to accelerate the global expansion of K-Culture through original art songs deeply rooted in Korean sentiment. \nThe event is hosted by the New York Korean Creative Music Association and organized by JH Arts Corporation. \nThe festival will introduce groundbreaking collaborative works that bridge literature and music. Through a dedicated competition\, 10 original Korean poems were selected to be set to music by leading Korean-American composers. These brand-new compositions will be brought to life by a lineup of exceptional vocalists and pianists\, providing a high-profile platform to showcase the excellence of Korean cultural arts on the world stage. \nIn addition to the main festival\, a special follow-up event will be held on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, at 3:00 PM at the Fort Lee Music Hall in Fort Lee\, New Jersey. This event will feature performances of both traditional and newly synthesized Korean art songs\, followed by a symposium dedicated to discussing the future and strategic direction of the genre. \nPROGRAM \nFrost Flowers | 서리꽃 \n\nLyrics: Jinho Hwang\nComposition: Sung Joo Hong\nVocal: Soprano Myeongyun Mandy Lee\n\nA Dream Like a Blade of Grass | 풀잎같던 꿈 \n\nLyrics: Cara Young Lee\nComposition: EunSeok Park\nVocal: Soprano Myeongyun Mandy Lee\n\nCould This Be Love? | 사랑일까요 \n\nLyrics: Sul Kim\nComposition: Ka Young Rhee\nVocal: Soprano Yeawon Jun\n\nWhen Sycamore Leaves Fall | 플라타너스 낙엽지 \n\nLyrics: Byung Jhung\nComposition: Min Ho Chang\nVocal: Soprano Yeawon Jun\n\nOn the Banks of the Hudson River |허드슨 강변에서 \n\nLyrics: Kwanho Yun\nComposition: Ka Young Rhee\nVocal: Mezzo-Soprano Gloria Park\n\nTurning the Calendar Page |달력을 넘기며 \n\nLyrics: Chong Hee Suk\nComposition: Hojun Lee\nVocal: Mezzo-Soprano Gloria Park\n\nViolets | 제비꽃 \n\nLyrics: Jung Sook Byun\nComposition: Jihee Han\nVocal: Mezzo-Soprano Esther Lee\n\nAh\, My Beloved Homeland | 아 그리운 강산 \n\nLyrics: Sangyun Lee\nComposition: Hojun Lee\nVocal: Tenor Wonjin Choi\, Mezzo-Soprano Esther Lee\n\nA Single Flag | 하나의 깃발 \n\nLyrics: Jung Ah Sohn\nComposition: Ka Young Rhee\nVocal: Tenor Hyunwoo Jung\n\nBetween the Waves | 물결 사이 \n\nLyrics: Min Kyeong Lee\nComposition: Ji-Eun Ok\nVocal: Tenor Hyunwoo Jung\n\nLife | 인생 \n\nLyrics: Young Rye Oh\nComposition: Hyun Jung Hwang\nVocal: Tenor Wonjin Choi\n\nI Didn’t Know | 몰랐어 \n\nLyrics: Il Heum Yun\nComposition: Hojun Lee\nVocal: Baritone Sean Seungho Cha\n\nWhen Looking at the Clouds | 구름을 보고 있으면 \n\nLyrics: Youngkook Han\nComposition: Jee Won Kim\nVocal: Baritone Sean Seungho Cha
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/4th-new-york-creative-korean-art-song-festival-%ed%92%8d%ea%b2%bd-%ea%b7%b8-%eb%84%88%eb%a8%b8-beyond-the-land/
LOCATION:OPERA America’s National Opera Center\, 330 7th Avenue\, #7th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20261004T154057Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Opera 闽剧之夜
DESCRIPTION:A special one-night only production of regional play\, Red Flower Princess 紅花公主 by Chinatown-based Min (Fujianese) opera group\, Sino-US Culture & Art Drama Theatre 中美文化戏剧院. \nRed Flower Princess 紅花公主 is a period comedy written by Fuzhounese director Hong Keren 洪可人 in the 80’s or early 90’s. The play follows the life of two cousins\, Miaozai (male) and Yehao (female) as they navigate cultural norm of 重男輕女\, or the preferential treatment for sons over daughters. Since its premiere\, this has become a classic piece for the Fuzhounese diaspora. \nThis production will feature the first 45 minutes of a nearly 3 hour play. Supertitles for the libretto will be provided in Chinese characters and translated into English. Backdrop artwork by Jia Sung. \nThis performance is part of Nights in Sara Roosevelt Park\, a free evening event series presented by FABnyc (Fourth Arts Block) held in “The Pit” at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in collaboration with other local groups. This performance is also a part of the 9th annual  month-long Chinatown Arts Festival presented by Think!Chinatown across Manhattan’s Chinatown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-night-at-the-opera-%e9%97%bd%e5%89%a7%e4%b9%8b%e5%a4%9c/
LOCATION:Sara D. Roosevelt Park\, Chrystie and Grand Streets.\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chinatown,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260912T013913Z
CREATED:20260912T013913Z
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SUMMARY:Otaku Oratorio 2 - Otaku Choir's 2026 Fall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Otaku Oratorio 2: I set out to save the world\, but it turns out the world’s greatest threat is a kid who calls me mom. What happens when an anime concert decides it wants to tell an entire story? \nOn Friday\, October 9\, the Otaku Choir returns with Otaku Oratorio 2\, an original live concert experience combining choral music from anime and video games with voice acting\, hand-drawn artwork\, manga-inspired visuals and a full-length story unfolding on screen. \nAt the center of the story is Usagi Kitadani\, a young soldier growing up in the shadow of a father remembered as one of humanity’s greatest heroes. As she and her friends prepare to enter a world shaped by military power\, old conflicts and a history everyone seems to understand differently\, Usagi begins to discover that the story she inherited may not be the whole story. \nAnd then a mission to the dark side of the Moon changes everything. \nPerformed by the NYC-based Otaku Choir alongside a cast of voice actors\, Otaku Oratorio 2 brings together the music and visual language of anime\, JRPGs\, visual novels and tokusatsu in a concert built for the people who grew up loving them. Music from series and games including Digimon\, Sailor Moon\, Elfen Lied\, Final Fantasy XIV\, NieR and more becomes part of the storytelling rather than a traditional concert setlist. \nIt’s funny\, dramatic\, strange\, heartfelt and a major step forward from the first Otaku Oratorio. \nJoin us at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Friday\, October 9\, during New York Comic Con weekend. \nGeneral Admission: $20\nPay-What-You-Can tickets are also available.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/otaku-oratorio-2-otaku-choirs-2026-fall-concert/
LOCATION:The DiMenna Center for Classical Music\, 450 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T204000
DTSTAMP:20260929T002653Z
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SUMMARY:One-Night-Only Reading of SANCTUARY CITY
DESCRIPTION:Producers Level Forward and Colt Coeur have announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City starring Lola Tung (“The Summer I Turned Pretty\,” Hadestown)\, Daniel Bravo Hernández (Romeo and Juliet) and Kyle Beltran (“American Rust\,” A Case for the Existence of God). The October 9 reading\, to be directed by Caitlin Sullivan\, will benefit RAICES\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes migrant justice for immigrant\, refugee and asylum-seeking people and families. The reading will be performed at New York Theatre Workshop\, the original producer of the premiere production in 2020. \nSanctuary City takes place in a post-9/11 Newark\, NJ\, where two teenagers who were brought to the United States as children become one another’s sanctuaries. When G becomes naturalized\, she and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally remain in the country and pursue the future he imagines for his life. But as time hurtles on and complications mount\, the young friends find that this act challenges and fractures the closest relationship either has ever had. \nProceeds from the evening will benefit RAICES\, supporting their legal and social services work and cultivating welcoming communities that uphold collective democratic freedom. Tickets start at $79.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/one-night-only-reading-of-sanctuary-city/
LOCATION:New York Theatre Workshop\, 79 E 4th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260926T215654Z
CREATED:20260926T215354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T215654Z
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SUMMARY:BUFFALO'ED by Jeannie Barroga\,  a Play Reading + Dialog
DESCRIPTION:Baryo Brooklyn presents: BUFFALO’ED by Jeannie Barroga\, followed by a dialog on Afro-Asian Histories. Presented in partnership with Hi-ARTS. \n\n\nJoin us for a play reading of playwright Jeannie Barroga’s BUFFALO’ED directed by Claro de los Reyes. \nBarroga’s play theatrically interrogates the role of African American Buffalo Soldiers in the Philippines during the Philippine American War\, circa 1899. \nThe reading will be followed by a Facilitated Dialog by historian Michael Salgarolo and scholar Cynthia Marasigan. This event is presented in partnership with Hi-ARTS\, and is a featured program within Baryo Brooklyn: a public programs series on Filipino History in Brooklyn | Oct. 2026. \n***The event is FREE or at a SLIDING SCALE Price. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the healing journey of our featured playwright Jeannie Barroga – We encourage our attendees to Consider Contributing to the Following Go Fund Me Campaign to help cover the medical cost of her cancer treatment *** https://gofund.me/1860c5513 \nFEATURING: N’Sangou Njikam\, Benton Greene*\, Amara James Aja*\, Nicole Aiken*\, Kristian Espiritu*\, Sergio Mauritz Ang*\, Sienna Aczon\, Ron Russell\, Victory Chappotin\, and Michael Salgarolo \n*Appearing Courtesy of AEA | Equity Showcase Approved \n‘Buffalo Soldiers & The Philippines’ is sponsored\, in part\, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council. \nAdditionally\, ‘Buffalo Soldiers and the Philippines’ is a featured program within the ‘Baryo Brooklyn’ public programs series\, a project made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature and administered by Brooklyn Arts Council.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/buffaloed-by-jeannie-barroga-a-play-reading-dialog/
LOCATION:Hi-ARTS\, 10 Lafayette Avenue\, #4th Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260929T204055Z
CREATED:20260929T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204055Z
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SUMMARY:Bystander Training
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us in our next in-person workshop and networking: \nJoin AAMPOWER and AAARI for an in-person bystander training event on October 9th\, 2026\, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. This event is presented by Sakhi\, an amazing organization that has served as a safe space for South Asian Survivors of violence. Here is a wonderful piece from Brooklyn.org that highlights Sakhi’s healing work. \n(https://brooklyn.org/sakhi-for-south-asian-survivors/).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bystander-training/
LOCATION:AAARI Office\, 25 W. 43rd St.\, Suite 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260927T175027Z
CREATED:20260927T175027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T175027Z
UID:10003464-1791504000-1791676799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Move to Change
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Move to Change centers Ujima: the Kwanzaa principle of building and maintaining the community together. The festival brings 14 BIPOC choreographers & dance companies and six dance filmmakers together to explore how movement can create connection\, illuminate lived experiences\, and imagine what becomes possible when we work collectively. \nDANCE THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/move-to-change/
LOCATION:Speyer Hall @ University Settlement\, 184 Eldridge Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260905T024419Z
CREATED:20260905T024251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T024419Z
UID:10003318-1791504000-1791676799@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Waves of Korean Contemporary Dance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York & White Wave Young Soon Kim Dance Company \nFriday\, October 9 & Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 at 7:30 PM\nKorean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street\, New York\, NY 10016) \nAdmission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)\n* RSVP will open on 9/16 at noon\n* RSVP and seating are on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.\n* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. \nCONTENT ADVISORY: This performance contains scenes involving nudity as part of its artistic expression. Audience discretion is advised.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/waves-of-korean-contemporary-dance/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260927T174558Z
CREATED:20260927T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T174558Z
UID:10003463-1791486000-1791493200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Inter-grant Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Inter-grant Festival is a three-night celebration highlighting the vibrant work of Inter-grant artists through visual art\, live performance\, film\, and dialogue. Every evening offers a fully dynamic experience; starting with a pre-show art sale\, continuing into live performances and docuseries film screenings\, and closing with an artist-led post-show discussion. \nFestival Program\nPre-Show Art Sale:\n• Bead works by Ibrahima Sidibe \nDocuseries Screenings:\n• Eiko Otake — Directed by Ankita Sharma\n• Ximena Garnica — Directed by Akane Little and Benja Thompson\n(Presented with support from the Mobile Dance Film Association) \nPerformance & Discussion Schedule\n• Live Performances: Marie Lloyd Paspe | Preeti Vasudevan\n• Post-Show Discussion: Facilitated by Leah Tubbs
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/inter-grant-festival/
LOCATION:Arts on Site\, 12 St Marks Place\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T201500
DTSTAMP:20260927T193038Z
CREATED:20260927T193038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T193038Z
UID:10003479-1791486000-1791490500@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Jazz x Victor Lin Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Victor Lin Trio brings the enchanting melodies of Studio Ghibli and other classic anime to The Red Pavilion for a night of live music! Experience the magic of your favorite themes performed live\, from The Legend of Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke to Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle\, and beyond. Let the music transport you—and prepare to be Spirited Away. \nThe Victor Lin Trio was formed at The Red Pavilion in early 2025 as a return to the stage for pianist and violinist Dr. Victor Lin\, marking his first dedicated performance project in over 20 years. A Taiwanese-American musician and a longtime advocate for AAPI representation in the arts and industry\, Lin brings his decades of experience as an educator at Columbia University and the Stanford Jazz Workshop into sharp focus with this explosive new ensemble. Featuring bassist Julian Wittich and drummer Ian Wacksman—two rising stars in the NYC jazz scene—the trio is known for its electrifying energy\, lightning-fast musical choreography\, and cinematic reimaginings of Studio Ghibli soundtracks. A signature act at The Red Pavilion\, the trio is slated to release its first EP in fall 2025. \nDoors 6:30pm / Show 7pm / Walk-ins welcome\nAll events are 21+\, and a valid physical ID is required for entry. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum per person. All sales are final.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/studio-ghibli-jazz-x-victor-lin-trio-2/
LOCATION:The Red Pavilion\, 1241 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Nightclub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T204945Z
CREATED:20260927T204715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T204945Z
UID:10003483-1791486000-1791489600@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 8 at 4 PM PT/6 PM CT/7 PM ET for Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy! \nThis workshop presents history and lesson plans covering key topics\, including nursing shortages after the Spanish-American War\, U.S. colonization & early Filipino immigration\, the Immigration Act of 1965 & the influx of nurses\, and finally Filipino American nurses during COVID-19. Participants will be given lesson plan walkthroughs\, activities\, and teaching resources to take back to their classrooms and schools. \nLaura Ouk\, a Cambodian American educator based in Chicago\, was born in Paris after her family fled from the Khmer Rouge regime. Her family later resettled in Chicago. She earned a BA in Educational Studies from Denison University and a MAT in Special Education from Relay School of Education. As the visiting inclusive education director for the Illinois State Board of Education and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, she champions inclusive educational practices with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Laura played a pivotal role in advocating for the TEAACH Act and continues to support its implementation. She is also a curriculum writer for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum\, launching in California during the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally\, Laura serves as the board president of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and as a board member for the Cambodian Association of Illinois.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipino-american-nurses-history-challenges-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T222727Z
CREATED:20260902T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T222727Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Around My Table with Kay Chun
DESCRIPTION:Where does a great recipe come from? For Kay Chun\, it’s all about inspiration. And to a lifelong New Yorker\, inspiration is all around. Drawing from a global pantry of ingredients—the Korean influences she grew up with and the many flavors that have shaped her—she shares fresh yet familiar dishes the whole family will love in her debut cookbook\, Gather Around My Table. \nIn her conversation with Eric Kim\, Kay Chun will discuss her career and her debut cookbook.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/gather-around-my-table-with-kay-chun/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T012603Z
CREATED:20260915T012603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T012603Z
UID:10003380-1791482400-1791486000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk | The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \n\nIn this dazzling debut\, Stegner Fellow Jemimah Wei explores the formation and dissolution of family bonds in a story of ambition and sisterhood in turn-of-the-millennium Singapore. \nBefore Arin\, Genevieve Yang was an only child. Living with her parents and grandmother in a single-room flat in working-class Bedok\, Genevieve is saddled with an unexpected sibling when Arin appears\, the shameful legacy of a grandfather long believed to be dead. As the two girls grow closer\, they must navigate the intensity of life in a place where the urgent insistence on achievement demands constant sacrifice. Knowing that failure is not an option\, the sisters learn to depend entirely on one another as they spurn outside friendships\, leisure\, and any semblance of a social life in pursuit of academic perfection and passage to a better future. \nWhen a stinging betrayal violently estranges Genevieve and Arin\, Genevieve must weigh the value of ambition versus familial love\, home versus the outside world\, and allegiance to herself versus allegiance to the people who made her who she is. In the story of a family and its contention with the roiling changes of our rapidly modernizing\, winner-take-all world\, The Original Daughter is a major literary debut\, rife with emotional clarity and searing social insight. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nJemimah Wei was born and raised in Singapore and splits her time between Singapore and the United States. She is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree\, is a winner of the William Van Dyke Short Story Prize\, and formerly held the Wallace Stegner Fellowship and Felipe P. De Alba Fellowship at Stanford University and Columbia University\, respectively. Her highly anticipated debut novel\, The Original Daughter\, debuted at #1 on The Straits Times bestseller list and is a Good Morning America Book Club pick and a New York Times Editors’ Choice. The Original Daughter is a Country Award Winner of the Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award\, was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award\, and was named a Best Book of Spring by TIME\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Elle\, Vogue\, and more. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nVanessa Chan is the Malaysian author of the internationally bestselling novel THE STORM WE MADE\, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick\, BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick\, New York Times Editors’ Choice\, and named best book of the year by NPR\, Amazon\, Elle\, Goodreads\, and more — about the unlikeliest of spies — a discontent mother and wife in 1930s British Malaya who\, in becoming a spy for the Japanese\, unwittingly ushers in the most violent war her country has ever seen. The Storm We Made has been translated into more than twenty languages worldwide.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-the-original-daughter-by-jemimah-wei/
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:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T000404Z
CREATED:20260819T000404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000404Z
UID:10003127-1791480600-1791491400@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Taste of Asia
DESCRIPTION:TASTE OF ASIA IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND CULINARY CELEBRATION – NOW IN ITS 5TH YEAR – THAT HONORS THE RICHNESS OF ASIAN CUISINE AND ITS POWER TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. \n\n\n\n\nHosted in beautiful Madison Square Park\, this unforgettable night features more than 40 of New York’s top restaurants serving the best Asian-inspired dishes in the city. Taste of Asia continues to be a vibrant celebration of how food can unite\, delight\, and bridge cultures across our city. \nApex for Youth is a New York City-based organization that empowers Asian American youth from low-income and immigrant backgrounds to unlock their potential and a world of possibility. Through transformative relationships\, activities that nurture their interests\, and supportive services responding to their needs\, our youth develop the confidence to chart a vision for their future and the resources to help them get there.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/taste-of-asia/
LOCATION:Madison Square Park\, 11 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="APEX for Youth":MAILTO:melinda.chu@iwgroupinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260928T182542Z
CREATED:20260928T182542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T182542Z
UID:10003493-1791478800-1791484200@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Rediscovering Saint Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo\, Louisiana\, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States\, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry\, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo\, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry as a medium to learn about St. Malo while also analyzing and evaluating outsider accounts of Saint Malo to unearth the truth of the settlement. Educators will leave the workshop with new historical insights and classroom-ready activities to teach about Asian Americans’ enduring role in shaping the United States. Perfect for lessons on immigration\, colonization\, and early American life\, this session sheds light on an important yet often overlooked chapter of our shared past. \nFacilitators: Rachael Richard\, TAAS Ambassador \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rediscovering-saint-malo-the-first-permanent-asian-american-settlement-3/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260912T005317Z
CREATED:20260912T005317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T005317Z
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SUMMARY:Allegra
DESCRIPTION:Choreographer Benjamin Akio Kimitch conjures a fantasy Japanese American court dance where history presses against memory\, and memory against imagination. Drawing from family oral history and years of research in the United States and Japan\, ballet stages give way to temple grounds\, barren foothills\, army barracks\, and the stench of empty horse stables. Benjamin’s Allegra turns to Bugaku\, an ancient dance form whose roots stretch across Persia\, India\, China\, Korea\, and Japan. In postwar US-Japan relations\, performances of Bugaku inspired multiple collaborations with New York City Ballet\, including George Balanchine’s own Bugaku ballet. These histories converge through a Japanese American lens anchored by the aftermath of the camps in World War II. Benjamin and his ensemble\, Jessica Cook\, Lai Yi Ohlsen\, Glenn Potter-Takata\, and Nami Yamamoto\, bring these collective memories to life. \nPerformances will be accompanied by additional programming across New York City. Schedule to be announced.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/allegra/
LOCATION:New York Live Arts\, 219 West 19 Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T233000
DTSTAMP:20260731T111200Z
CREATED:20260731T111200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111200Z
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SUMMARY:Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION:A comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees.\n\n\nAfter touring North America for the past four years with his solo show Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A.\, for the first time ever\, Edward Yoo Pokropski is taking his show back to where it all began; Seoul\, Korea!  \nBefore he embarks\, he is performing two special send off shows in NYC. Come out and catch these special performances before the show is retired!  \nAbout the Show: \nA comedy show meets a TED Talk\, Case 84 sheds light on the underrepresented experience of adoptees. Over the course of an hour and aided by visuals ranging from family photos to images of Superman\, Edward answers all the questions he gets about being adopted. \nCase 84 has toured in NYC\, Philly\, Toronto\, Ithaca\, Boston\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, Minneapolis\, LA\, Austin\, Houston and San Fran. Case 84 is a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward’s experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity\, complex family dynamics\, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly\, introspective\, and also painful moments in the show. As Edward’s journey unfolds\, viewers have the opportunity to learn alongside him\, gaining insights into the challenges faced by adoptees and the power of self-discovery. This show is a love letter to adoptees and an invitation to learn more. \nAbout Edward: \nEdward is a two-time Emmy nominated Senior Writer/Producer for NBCUniversal/Peacock Brand and Promotions. He is also a Co-Founder of The Asian Comedy Fest. The largest\, longest running Asian led comedy fest in the country. \nTo learn more about Edward and his show check out his feature with Korean American Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBTw3JKUr8k
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/case-84-adopted-in-the-u-s-a-3/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T101701Z
CREATED:20260807T101701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T101701Z
UID:10003023-1791401400-1791405000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting Workshop: Chrysanthemum
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Sumi-e (Ink-painting) workshop for beginner and intermediate level \nThe theme for this class is the Chrysanthemum (kiku)\, one of the most beloved subjects in Japanese ink painting and a symbol of autumn and longevity. Students will learn to build the flower’s layered petals with soft\, graded washes\, then finish with the darker\, decisive strokes of the leaves and stem. It is an ideal subject for practicing the balance of light and dark that gives sumi-e its depth. \n\n\n\n“If we study Japanese art\, we see a man who is undoubtedly wise\, philosophic and intelligent\, who spends his time doing what? He studies a single blade of grass.” —Vincent van Gogh \nSumi-e\, also called Suibokuga\, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically an East Asian art\, it has been practiced for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity\, the painter’s character and personality come through in his/her work. In both viewing and creating\, Sumi-e is a very contemplative form of painting. \n\n\n\nIn this class at RESOBOX\, a Japanese cultural center in New York\, all students will start from the basics of ink-wash painting\, such as how to hold a brush. All materials such as ink\, brushes\, and calligraphy paper will be provided. No previous painting experience is required. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor \nAyakoh Furukawa (a.k.a Ayakoh Furukawa-Leonart) is a visual artist with a unique background who has mastered Japanese calligraphy and Western painting. She studied with Buddhist calligrapher Sougyu Kashimoto in Osaka\, Japan\, and is currently a member of the Metro New York Sumi-e Society. Besides the RESOBOX Sumi-e class\, she has taught at educational and cultural institutions such as Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School and the Japan Society Summer program. She moved to New York in 2000 and studied Asian Art History at Hunter College\, CUNY\, where she received her Master of Fine Art in Studio Art. Her paintings and drawings have been exhibited internationally. Her deep knowledge of both Western and Asian arts offers an enjoyable experience of the Japanese art of Sumi-e. \n\n\n\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/sumi-e-japanese-ink-painting-workshop-chrysanthemum/
LOCATION:RESOBOX East Village\, 91 East 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260904T234907Z
CREATED:20260904T234907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T234907Z
UID:10003314-1791399600-1791405000@potluckasianamerica.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation: The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo
DESCRIPTION:Dungeon Books is excited to host Hugo Award-winning author @nghivowriting for the release of The Scarlet Ball\, an all-consuming tale of ballrooms and bloodshed that weds the Gilded Age with the Gothic vision of Guillermo del Toro. Joining Nghi in conversation is @readwithcindy\, author of The Secret World of Briar Rose! The evening will include a conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and photos. \n📅 Wednesday\, October 7\n📍 Welcome to Chinatown\, NYC \nRSVP required — limited spots. \nGeneral Admission Ticket includes book \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nNghi Vo is the bestselling author of the novels Siren Queen\, The Chosen and the Beautiful\, and The City in Glass\, as well as the acclaimed novellas of the Singing Hills Cycle\, which began with The Empress of Salt and Fortune. Her work has been nominated for the Nebula\, Locus\, and Lambda Literary Awards and the LA Times and Ursula K. Le Guin Prizes\, and has won the Crawford\, Ignyte\, and Hugo Awards. Born in Illinois\, she now lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. She believes in the ritual of lipstick\, the power of stories\, and the right to change your mind. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH\nCindy Pham is a queer Vietnamese-American author of The Secret World of Briar Rose\, an instant #1 New York Times\, USA Today\, and Indie Bestseller. Based in New York City\, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel\, Read With Cindy\, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books\, movie reactions\, and candid commentary. You can follow her across socials at @readwithcindy and readwithcindy.com.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/in-conversation-the-scarlet-ball-by-nghi-vo/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview,Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | The Girl Who Became King by Melissa King
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nFrom award-winning chef\, author\, television personality\, and activist Melissa King comes an intimate\, captivating memoir about family\, food\, and finding her voice as a queer Chinese American chef \nEmbracing my love of food has empowered me to embrace every layer of who I am: my Chinese heritage\, my American upbringing\, and all the parts of me that felt too much and not enough. When I chose myself\, I set her free. Just me. The girl who became king. \nAs a kid\, Melissa King lived for the moment she would come from elementary school\, grab her prized Chinese meat cleaver\, and prepare dinner for her family. She already knew cooking was her future\, but she didn’t know how hard she’d have to fight to make that dream a reality. \nGrowing up\, King felt like she was stuck in a box that was only getting smaller. Her Shanghainese and Cantonese immigrant parents had certain expectations—none of which included going to culinary school or falling in love with women. American culture also dictated that kitchens were a man’s world. But trying to live by these rules felt like no life at all. \nDetermined to forge her own path\, she fought her way into the demanding world of Michelin-starred kitchens\, while discovering a home in the queer community. When she entered Top Chef as a reluctant contestant\, inspired by her grandmother’s advice to follow her heart\, she began embracing the flavors\, culture\, and parts of herself she had once forgotten. This journey of self-discovery through food leads her back to her parents\, where love creates room for their strengths and imperfections. \nIn this heartfelt memoir\, Melissa King shows that empowerment comes from embracing all the different ingredients that make up who you are\, and models the hard-won courage it takes to believe in yourself against the odds. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nMelissa King is a James Beard Award-winning chef\, author\, and television personality. She is the author of the cookbook Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen\, which won the 2026 James Beard Award. She is the winner and fan favorite of Bravo’s Top Chef: All Stars L.A. and holds the record for the most challenge wins in the show’s history. Known for her modern California Chinese cuisine\, she is a leading voice shaping conversations through food\, cultural storytelling\, and advocacy.  A queer Shanghainese Cantonese American\, she grew up in Los Angeles’s San Gabriel Valley. Her work has since taken her beyond the kitchen into television\, fashion\, and culture\, including hosting Tasting Wild for National Geographic\, curating the 2022 Met Gala menu\, and being featured in global campaigns for Levi’s and GAP. She lives in San Francisco.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-the-girl-who-became-king-by-melissa-king/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion
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SUMMARY:MOCA TALKS with William Bialosky
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission \nWhat lies beneath Chinatown? In this illustrated talk\, architect William Bialosky uncovers the remarkable story of Collect Pond\, the freshwater lake that once shaped the physical\, social\, and economic life of Lower Manhattan. \nFor two centuries\, Collect Pond supplied New York City with fresh water. But nearby industries polluted its shores\, and the city began burying the lake in 1802. The resulting unstable and undesirable ground made the land inexpensive\, helping determine who could afford to live there. Over time\, the former pond basin became Five Points and\, later\, part of one of America’s most vital immigrant neighborhoods\, Chinatown. \nBialosky traces this layered history from glacial ice and early Manhattan infrastructure to the formation of Five Points\, the growth of Chinatown\, and the excavations taking place today. Combining architecture\, geology\, and urban history\, the talk reveals how the landscape beneath a neighborhood can shape its future for generations. \nBialosky will also reflect on MOCA’s move from 70 Mulberry Street\, the former Public School 23\, to 215 Centre Street\, the former machine repair shop that artist and architect Maya Lin transformed into MOCA’s current home in 2009. As part of the architectural team\, Bialosky offers a firsthand perspective on the building’s transformation and its continuing place within the changing fabric of Chinatown. \nAbout William Bialosky \nWilliam Bialosky is a registered architect and Senior Principal of Bialosky New York\, Architects. He has practiced in Lower Manhattan since 1988 and holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University\, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. He has collaborated with the artist Maya Lin for nearly forty years\, and has spent much of his career on the adaptive reuse of nineteenth century buildings in SoHo and TriBeCa\, work that turns on understanding how a building was made and what its site will allow. Since 1990 he has taught design and construction at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont. His long interest in the history of Lower Manhattan\, and in how the ground beneath a building shapes what can be built on it\, led to the research behind this talk. He lives and works downtown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-talks-with-william-bialosky/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,History
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