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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000
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SUMMARY:Panel: Is Deglobalization Inevitable?
DESCRIPTION:Is the current movement towards deglobalization just part of a cycle that has had its ups and downs\, or are we in a structural movement towards a more permanent isolation of countries from a trade and economic point of view? \nThe topic of deglobalization has never been more prominent than it is today. The topic has been elevated in importance for some time now as we have seen dramatic changes in country trade practices\, relative manufacturing and service strengths\, economic trends\, and political positions. The tariff situation brought about by the U.S. recently has made it even more consequential today. \nNobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz will open with a fireside chat on the evening’s central issue\, followed by a lively debate between two leading experts: Professor Walden Bello\, credited with coining the term “deglobalization\,” and Professor Edward Ashbee. They’ll present opposing views in a traditional debate format—opening statements\, rebuttals\, and closing remarks. \nThe audience will vote electronically before and after the debate to see how opinions shift. \nIs Deglobalization Inevitable?\nTuesday\, September 23 | Online\n5:30 PM ET Keynote | 6:15 PM ET Debate
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/panel-is-deglobalization-inevitable/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20250904T025200Z
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SUMMARY:Cook Like a King by Melissa King with Esther Choi
DESCRIPTION:Award winning chef Melissa King blends her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood in her debut cookbook\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Top Chef: All-stars champion Melissa King to celebrate her debut cookbook\, a collection of unforgettable recipes crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her family\, in restaurants\, and on tv. She will be in conversation with Esther Choi\, followed by a signing. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nThis event is ticketed.\nBook purchase is required to enter the signing line.\nThis event is mixed seated/standing. Seats are first come\, first served.\nDoors open at 5:30 pm.\nCan’t attend? Order your signed copy here (please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout).\n\n\n\n\nIn her debut cookbook\, Top Chef All-Stars champion and award-winning chef Melissa King shares 120 of her favorite dishes\, blending her California sensibility with the Chinese cuisine of her childhood. \nFrom the moment she could see over the kitchen counter\, King would spend hours in the kitchen with her mom. For King\, the kitchen was a place to play with fire and knives. Now\, it’s a space where King can express herself\, melding the Cantonese flavors with which she grew up and the French\, Italian\, and Californian ones of the Michelin-starred restaurants in which she trained. \nCook Like a King features 120 unforgettable dishes that showcase King’s effortless blending of these cuisines\, like in her Lemongrass Cioppino and Miso Caesar with Gai Lan and Chrysanthemum Greens. She includes nostalgic\, homestyle dishes like her grandmother’s Shanghainese Lion’s Head Meatballs and her mother’s Black Vinegar Ribs\, and\, of course\, her famous Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu\, which made renowned Italian butcher and Top Chef guest judge Dario Cecchini shed tears of joy. \nKing keeps the needs of the home cook in mind\, making recipes accessible while inspiring readers to experiment with food\, culture\, and flavor. Her recipes\, crafted from a lifetime spent cooking for her Chinese family\, in restaurants\, and on television\, show how simple techniques\, attention\, and graceful application of the Asian pantry can elevate familiar dishes and create new\, thrilling classics. With stunning photography\, personal stories\, and expert guidance\, Cook Like a King is a thoughtful\, playful examination of the flavors that shape our lives. \n\n\n\nChef Melissa King is a Cantonese American\, Bay Area Michelin-star trained chef. She’s most known as the winner of Top Chef: All-Stars\, winning the most challenges of any season\, and the host of Tasting Wild with National Geographic. She’s an award- winning chef entrepreneur\, TV personality\, model\, and LGBTQ and AAPI philanthropist. She has curated menus for events such as the Met Gala and was also featured on an AAPI special for Sesame Street. Her unique style of cooking combines modern California cuisine with Asian flavors.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/cook-like-a-king-by-melissa-king-with-esther-choi-ticketed/
LOCATION:Rizzoli Bookstore\, 1133 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101552Z
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SUMMARY:AREPA Distinguished Guest Speaker Event: Real Estate Developer Jasper Wu
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING WITH AREPA MEMBERS AND A DISCUSSION WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER JASPER WU\n\n\nTime: Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLocation: EisnerAmper733 3rd Ave\, 7th Floor New York\, NY 10017 \nJoin us for an exclusive Speaker Event and Networking Reception featuring Jasper Wu\, Vice President of ZD Jasper Realty. Immerse yourself in a compelling discussion about real estate development\, career growth\, and entrepreneurship while connecting with real estate professionals and industry leaders. Explore potential career opportunities and build your network in an elegant and inspiring setting. \nAdmission:• AREPA Members: Free• Non-Members: $50 \nLimited spots are available\, so reserve your ticket early to ensure your place at this unique event! \nAbout the Venue:EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting\, tax\, and business advisory firms in the U.S.\, providing cutting-edge insight and space for business and professional gatherings in Midtown Manhattan. The venue’s 7th-floor space offers a modern and professional environment ideal for high-level networking. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by EisnerAmper.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/arepa-distinguished-guest-speaker-event-real-estate-developer-jasper-wu/
LOCATION:EisnerAmper\, 733 3rd Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
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SUMMARY:Understanding AI with Data & Society | The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging—What Now? (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Researcher Tamara Kneese speaks with environmental justice researcher Sanjana Paul and critical social scientist Jasmine McNealy about the environmental toll AI development is taking on local water supplies\, energy systems\, and communities around the world. \nThis event will take place online and in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor \nArtificial intelligence technologies run on powerful computers that require vast amounts of energy\, water\, and critical minerals. As AI use grows\, so does its environmental footprint. Yet there is little consensus on how to assess and address the technology’s toll on the climate before irreparable damage is done. How can we understand the impact AI data centers have on communities and the environment? How can we ensure that communities are able to use empirical data about those impacts to fight back? \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nTamara Kneese is the director of Data & Society’s Climate\, Technology\, and Justice program. Previously\, she led Data & Society’s Algorithmic Impacts Lab (AIMLab). Tamara’s research juxtaposes histories of computing and automation with ethnographies of platform labor. Her first book\, Death Glitch: How Techno-Solutionism Fails Us in This Life and Beyond\, was published by Yale University Press in 2023. \nJasmine McNealy is an attorney\, critical public interest technologist\, and social scientist who studies emerging media & technology with a view toward influencing law and policy. An internationally recognized scholar\, her research is interdisciplinary\, centered at the intersection of media\, technology\, policy\, and law. Of particular focus are the areas of privacy\, surveillance\, and data governance and emphasizing technological and the impacts on marginalized and vulnerable communities. She is a professor at the University of Florida where she directs the Infrastructure for Communities\, Ecology for Data Hub (ICED Hub)\, which annually hosts the Rural x AI + Policy Workshop. She is also Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. \nSanjana Paul is an engineer\, environmental justice researcher\, and systems thinker working at the intersection of infrastructure\, climate\, and technology. She is a PhD student at MIT\, where her research focuses on renewable energy\, energy justice\, and the electric grid. She is the co-founder of Rooted Futures Lab\, a research and action collective advancing environmental justice in technology\, and Earth Hacks\, a nonprofit harnessing hackathons as a form of climate action. Her work has ranged from atmospheric science software engineering at NASA to passing decarbonization policy at the local level. She holds a BS in electrical engineering and physics\, and a Master’s in City Planning from MIT.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/understanding-ai-with-data-society-the-environmental-costs-of-ai-are-surging-what-now-hybrid/
LOCATION:NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) New York Public Library\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person,Panel,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20250918T063945Z
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SUMMARY:From Contributor to Changemaker: How AANHPI Comms Leaders Broke the Bamboo Ceiling
DESCRIPTION:For many AANHPI professionals\, going from being an individual contributor to leader isn’t just about promotions. We have to navigate stereotypes\, cultural expectations\, and building space where representation may be limited. This panel brings together AANHPI communications leaders who’ve taken the journey\, to share their candid experiences. From finding your voice to advocating for yourself to challenging bias – we’ll explore how to lead with authenticity and the steps it takes to get there. \n\nFeaturing:\nAshok Sinha\, Global Chief Communications Officer\, Dow Jones\nAllison Chin-Leong\, Executive Director\, Public Affairs\, Wells Fargo\nSophia Kim\, Director\, Media Relations and Communications Strategy\, Council on Foreign Relations\nModerated by Vested Group CEO\, Binna Kim\n\n4:30-4:45: Registration and networking\n4:45-5:30: Panel and Q&A\n5:30-6:00 Networking and refreshments
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-contributor-to-changemaker-how-aanhpi-comms-leaders-broke-the-bamboo-beiling/
LOCATION:Vested\, 114 East 25th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101753Z
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SUMMARY:Two Dragons in Hollywood: Bruce Lee\, Anna May Wong\, and the Past and Future of Asian American Representation
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed biographers Jeff Chang (Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America) and Katie Gee Salisbury (Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong) for a timely and powerful conversation about two iconic trailblazers who redefined what it meant to be Asian American in the reels and in real life. From Hollywood’s golden age to the birth of martial arts cinema and into the age of Asian America\, Anna May Wong and Bruce Lee fought to claim their stories—and helped shape the ongoing struggle for visibility\, pride\, and power in popular culture. \nModerated by Ed Park\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Same Bed\, Different Dreams\, this event explores the legacy of these stars\, the barriers they broke\, and how their influence still reverberates in today’s Asian American “renaissance.” \nPhoto of Bruce Lee courtesy of the Bruce Lee Family Archive
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/two-dragons-in-hollywood-bruce-lee-anna-may-wong-and-the-past-and-future-of-asian-american-representation/
LOCATION:Center for Brooklyn History\, 128 Pierrepont Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20250905T144146Z
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SUMMARY:Education Workshop Webinar – Immigration
DESCRIPTION:APIDAs were once excluded from entering the U.S. The Civil Rights Movement spearheaded by Black Americans led to the revision of discriminatory laws including immigration laws—leading to the passage of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Today\, APIDAs are the fastest growing population in the U.S. This workshop shows activities for students to examine the cause and effect of various events and policies in U.S. history. This workshop also shows how Black American and APIDA histories are interconnected. Students will learn about cross-cultural solidarity. \nThis workshop is free for educators and will take place virtually. It will be facilitated by Laura Ouk.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/education-workshop-webinar-immigration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20250828T092419Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Serica Storytellers: Yiming Ma
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club\, Serica is proud to host a virtual conversation with Yiming Ma\, author of the debut\, These Memories Do Not Belong To Us\, a powerful and provocative novel that explores how governments and media manipulate history to control the collective imagination\, set in a future where a renamed China is the sole global superpower.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-serica-storytellers-yiming-ma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20250927T090337Z
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SUMMARY:The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education: Connecting Our Canoes in Walnut CA
DESCRIPTION:The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education conference brings together educators\, administrators\, and advocates committed to advancing equity and inclusion for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Under the theme “Connecting Our Canoes\,” the conference emphasizes the interconnectedness of our collective journey in higher education\, as we navigate systemic challenges\, celebrate cultural resilience\, and chart pathways for future generations.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-pasifika-lens-in-higher-education-connecting-our-canoes/
LOCATION:Mt. San Antonio College\, 1100 N. Grand Ave.\, Walnut\, CA\, 91789
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20251005T000917Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: From Trinity to Trinity
DESCRIPTION:Amaterasu Za\, New York’s only bilingual Japanese-English theater company\, presents the New York premiere of From Trinity to Trinity\, a powerful one-woman play based on the autobiographical writings of Kyoko Hayashi\, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The play follows Hayashi’s 1999 pilgrimage to the Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the bomb that changed her life was first tested.\n\nPerformed by acclaimed actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars)\, this one-woman play is adapted from an English translation of Hayashi’s book by Eiko Otake (of Eiko & Koma). Ako’s performance—enhanced by evocative imagery and soundscape — offers an intimate yet universal meditation on trauma\, resilience\, remembrance\, and the stories nations tell themselves.\nOn August 9th\, 1945\, fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Kyoko Hayashi was sent to work at the Mitsubishi Munitions Factory and miraculously survived the blast only to endure radiation sickness and its painful after-effects for the next 73 years. Hayashi started writing in 1962 and became a leading literary voice for the Hibakusha\, those who survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She published dozens of books\, articles\, stories\, and poems\, and won multiple literary awards. \nHer moving autobiographical short work\, From Trinity To Trinity\, about her 1999 pilgrimage to Trinity Site in New Mexico\, where the atomic bomb that would define her life was first tested\, was published in 2000 and translated into English by Eiko Otake of the performance artist duo Eiko & Koma (Station Hill Press\, 2010). In 2009\, Eiko reached out to the NY-based actress Ako (Shogun\, God Said This\, Snow Falling on Cedars\, and the founder of the Amaterasu Za theater company in NYC) suggested she perform it as a one-person play. It has been performed only twice\, in workshops at New York Theater Workshop in 2009 and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2010. They say that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it\, but how you remember the past and whose eyes you are seeing it through are just as important. \nIn this\, the 80th anniversary year of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, which coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps throughout Germany that same year\, we are reminded of humanity’s boundless capacity for cruelty and destruction. Those who survived these catastrophes came away with perspectives that some expressed in art and others in literature or advocacy. Their voices were powerful\, and they deserve to be heard and even amplified again and again in this time when the news\, sadly\, seems to be filled once again with stories of violence\, indifference\, and nationalism. \n\nPerformed in English with Japanese subtitle translation.\nRunning time: approximately 45 minutes.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater/
LOCATION:HERE Theater\, 145 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260104T022641Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: hapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:In 2001\, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1\,200 people\, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian\, 100% Hapa\, which toured throughout the U.S. A new exhibition Hapa.me — 25 Years of The Hapa Project\, revisits some of the original subjects two decades later. How do they look now? How have their views on their own identity changed? \nDerived from the Hawaiian word for “half\,” the word “hapa” has been embraced as a term of pride by many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The exhibition comes at a time of increasing awareness and identification with being mixed race. The 2020 Census showed that 10% of the population identified as multiracial\, almost tripling from ten years before. In Hapa.me\, Fulbeck presents a nuanced portrait of change and growth within this broad identity by focusing on individual faces and voices. \nOriginating at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles\, this New York presentation will feature 30 portraits and responses of local subjects\, installed amidst a hand-painted mural that captures the beauty of being mixed. A central reading table encourages visitors to flip through Hapa.me artist’s books for a fuller archive of the project. This exhibition is a homecoming of sorts for Fulbeck: MOCA was one of the first museums to exhibit the Hapa Project and it has remained a fixture of our permanent exhibition which explores over 200 years of the experiences of Chinese in America. \nhapa.me: 25 Years of the Hapa Project and related programs are made possible with generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the City Council; Bloomberg Philanthropies; and is funded by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation. \nAbout the Artist \nKip Fulbeck has exhibited and performed in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S. He is the author of six books including Part Asian\, 100% Hapa; Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids; and Hapa.me – 15 Years of The Hapa Project\, and the exhibition artist of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. He teaches as a Distinguished Professor of Art at the UCSB\, where he received the Faculty Diversity Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award\, and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibit-hapa-me-25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20250828T100749Z
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE CLIMATE FORUM 2025: Fast Responses\, Slow Revolutions  Art\, Community\, and Tools of Creative Resistance​​
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute’s Creative Climate Communications Lab\, this dynamic Forum brings together urgent responses to today’s climate crises with bold\, long-term strategies for systemic change. \nOn September 25\, as part of Climate Week NYC 2025\, Serica is partnering with our friends at WNET/ALL ARTS and Human Impacts Institute to host an innovative\, all-day event gathering cultural workers\, activists\, youth\, and decision-makers to build out both urgent and restorative responses to the crises we face. \n Serica will host a media lounge to present rotating selections from Climate Artists\, a five-part short documentary series created in partnership with WNET/ALL ARTS; Ranjani Prabhakar\, who was featured in the series\, will cap off the day with a performance as part of the indie pop duo Lil Idli.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/creative-climate-forum-2025-fast-responses-slow-revolutions-art-community-and-tools-of-creative-resistance/
LOCATION:Pier 57\, 25 11th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20250919T101942Z
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SUMMARY:From Policy to People: How the Budget Law Impacts Southeast Asian Americans SEAAs
DESCRIPTION:In July\, Congress passed their budget reconciliation package\, which drastically increased funding for deportations while slashing funding for Medicaid\, SNAP\, and other critical programs that provide for people’s basic needs. These decisions have far-reaching consequences for Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities across the country. \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR\nJoin SEARAC on Thursday\, Sept. 25\, at 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT for an hour-long webinar breaking down how the federal budget reconciliation law impacts SEAAs. Learn how federal and state policies connect to the services our families rely on. Pre-registration for the webinar is required\, and you can register here. \nSEARAC is a national civil rights organization that builds power with diverse communities from Cambodia\, Laos\, and Vietnam to create a socially just and equitable society. As representatives of the largest refugee community ever resettled in the United States\, SEARAC stands together with other refugee communities\, communities of color\, and social justice movements in pursuit of social equity. 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/from-policy-to-people-how-the-budget-law-impacts-southeast-asian-americansseaas/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T181500
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Immigration Detention Inc.: Deirdre Colon and Nancy Hiemstra in conversation with Gregory Donovan
DESCRIPTION:The trio of scholars will discuss “Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking Up Migrants” — the new book authored by Dr. Conlon and Dr. Hiemstra. \nNancy Hiemstra and a panel of scholars discuss her new co-authored book (with Deirdre Conlon)\, a damning exposé of the ways immigration detention generates income while those detained are starved\, sickened\, and exploited\, and how that profit making is driving the explosive growth of the U.S. detention system today. \nThe United States has the most extensive immigration detention system in the world\, expanding from a capacity of less than 5\,000 detainees per day in the 1980s to 52\,000 by 2019\, and even higher today. While the most vociferous anti-immigrant rhetoric may be attributed to Republicans\, US detention infrastructure has grown exponentially regardless of the political party in power as reports of abysmal detention conditions pile up. \nNancy Hiemstra is Associate Professor of Women’s\, Gender\, & Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook. A political geographer whose research focuses on US immigration enforcement policies\, she is co-author of Immigration Detention Inc: The Big Business of Locking Up Migrants\, author of Detain and Deport: The Chaotic U.S. Immigration Enforcement Regime\, and co-editor of Intimate Economies of Immigration Detention. \nDeirdre Conlon is Associate Professor of Geography based at the University of Leeds. A critical geographer working in the US and Britain\, her work focuses on how immigration and border controls are proliferating as they are monetized. She is co-author of Immigration Detention Inc: The Big Business of Locking Up Migrants\, and co-editor of Intimate Economies of Immigration Detention and Carceral Spaces: Mobility and Agency in Imprisonment and Migrant Detention.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-talk-immigration-detention-inc-deirdre-colon-and-nancy-hiemstra-in-conversation-with-gregory-donovan/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Hybrid,In Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi
DESCRIPTION:Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi\nSeptember 25th – December 13th\, 2025 \nTalkin’ Bout a Revolution is a solo exhibition spotlighting the work of Pyaari Azaadi\, formerly known as Jaishri Abichandani. Taking its title from Tracy Chapman’s iconic 1988 song\, the exhibition reflects Azaadi’s lifelong commitment to art\, activism\, and community. Known for her fearless approach to materials and form\, Azaadi is an acclaimed painter and sculptor who continually embraces a multidisciplinary practice that challenges dominant narratives and centers feminist and decolonial perspectives. \nIn this exhibit\, Azaadi’s work explores and celebrates feminist\, queer\, racialized\, and en-casted bodies\, specifically through the lens of South Asian identity and with social justice playing a key role. This groundbreaking exhibit\, Talkin’ Bout a Revolution\, is an opportunity to amplify the bold voices of anti-caste activists and South Asian feminists. A special set of paintings also feature Dalit\, Bahujan\, and Adivasi leaders. \nThis exhibit is so meaningful to our communities because it challenges dominant narratives in South Asia by centering feminist\, decolonial\, debrahminised perspectives. Azaadi seamlessly intertwines her art with activism as well as BIPOC/feminist/queer/DBA identities\, and\, now more than ever\, we need to see this type of representation. \nA fully illustrated exhibition catalogue will accompany the show\, featuring essays by prominent voices offering a range of perspectives on Azaadi’s work and its impact across disciplines including: lawrence-minh bùi davis\, (curator of Asian Pacific American Studies at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center)\, Yashica Dutt (is a leading anti-caste expert\, journalist and the award-winning author of the non-fiction memoir Coming Out as Dalit)\, Mona Eltahawy\, (an award-winning writer focusing on Arab and Muslim issues and global feminism whose works have appeared in various publications including The Washington Post\, The New York Times)\, Carmen Hermo (Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston)\, Pamela Sneed\, (poet\, performer\, visual artist\, and educator)\, Hrag Vartanian (arts writer\, curator\, and editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hyperallergic)\, and Anuradha Vikram (writer\, curator\, and educator. Vikram is the author of Decolonizing Culture and has written for art periodicals and publications from Paper Monument\, Heyday Press\, Routledge\, and Oxford University Press). \nPyaari Azaadi (she/her; b. 1969\, Bombay\, India) immigrated to the US in 1984. She received her MFA from Goldsmiths College\, University of London. Pyaari has continued to intertwine studio and social practice\, art and activism\, creating transformative work with Queer\, BIPoC communities in New York for three decades. She founded the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective (SAWCC) in New York (1997) and London (2004). She is a recipient of the Huntington Arts Council Fellowship and a grant from New York Foundation for the Arts. Azaadi has exhibited internationally including a critically acclaimed solo exhibition\, Flower Headed Children at the Craft Contemporary Museum in Los Angeles in 2022. Group exhibitions include P.S.1/MoMA\, the Queens Museum of Art\, and Asia Society in New York\, 798 Beijing Biennial and Guangzhou Triennial in China\, the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo\, IVAM in Valencia\, Spain\, and the House of World Cultures in Berlin\, Germany. \nTalkin’ Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aer-exhibit-opening-talkin-bout-a-revolution-pyaari-azaadi/
LOCATION:Pen + Brush\, 29 E 22nd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,In Person,Opening Reception
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: In Celebration of Where Are You Really From - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou’s Where Are You Really From\, featuring Delia Cai!\n\n\nJoin AAWW for a celebration of Elaine Hsieh Chou’s Where Are You Really From\, featuring Delia Cai! \n__ \nA mail order bride from Taiwan is packed up in a cardboard box and sent via express shipping to California\, where her much older husband awaits her. Two teenage girls meticulously plan how to kill and cook their downstairs neighbor. An American au pair moves to Paris to find herself\, only to find her actual French doppelgänger. A father reunites with his estranged daughter in unusual circumstances: as a background actor on the set of her film. A writer’s affair with a married artist tests the line between fact and fiction\, self-victimization and the victimization of others. \nIn these six singular stories and a novella that pivot from the terrible to the beautiful to the surreal\, Elaine Hsieh Chou confronts the slipperiness of truth in storytelling. With razor-sharp precision and psychological acuity\, she peels back the tales we tell ourselves to peer beneath them: at our treacherous desires\, our self-deceptions and our capacity for cruelty\, both to ourselves and each other. Expansive and provocative\, Where Are You Really From is a visionary achievement. \n__ \nElaine Hsieh Chou is a Taiwanese American author and screenwriter from California. Described as “the funniest\, most poignant novel of the year” by Vogue\, her debut novel Disorientation was a New York Times Editors’ Choice Book\, New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award finalist and Thurber Prize finalist. A former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at New York University\, her Pushcart Award–winning short fiction appears in Guernica\, Black Warrior Review\, Tin House Online\, Ploughshares and The Atlantic\, while her essays appear in The Cut and Vanity Fair. She is a Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient\, a Sundance Episodic Lab Fellow and a Gotham Series Creator to Watch. Her work has been supported by the Harry Ransom Center\, the New York Foundation for the Arts and Hedgebrook’s Writers-in-Residence Program. \nDelia Cai is a writer and editor based in New York. She writes the culture newsletter\, Deez Links. \n__ \nCOMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY \nThis event will be streamed on Zoom Webinar. Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link via email\, which will be sent out two days in advance of the event. For other access needs\, please contact msaleh@aaww.org. \nAt AAWW\, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind\, including but not limited to racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, ableism\, ageism\, class or casteism\, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith\, or any action or assault against marginalized identities\, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome\, and will be asked to exit the space.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-in-celebration-of-where-are-you-really-from/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
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SUMMARY:A4 Town Hall: Traditions
DESCRIPTION:For our September Town Hall\, A4 gathers artists whose work preserves cultural traditions and ancestral knowledge. Featured presenters include Mudang Jenn\, a diaspora shaman\, ritual performance artist\, and teacher\, who will discuss her experience bringing an ancient Korean folk religion to present-day audiences. We’ll also hear from Sabri Sundos\, a Palestinian American painter and textile artist\, who will present about his tatreez practice and his approach to community engagement.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-september-2025-town-hall/
LOCATION:Asia Art Archive in America\, 23 Cranberry Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20250920T060932Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Cognitive Performance
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive skills are a measure of how fast our brain can process and make decisions in different situations. It is the brain’s ability to process its thinking and mental capacities. Quite simply\, it determines how fast you can perform. In the corporate world\, it can be the difference between success and chaos. Moreover\, 68% of management and professionals say behaviour is their number one concern. With practical cognitive strategies to rewire your brain\, equip yourself with mental skills\, EQ and healthy phone habits the more productive and mindful at work and daily life. \n\nManaging your Smartphone Habits to Lower Stress and Raise Energy\nLearn How Social Media Affects the Brain\nMaster Neuro Impact Communication\nBuild Resilience by Rewiring your Brain\nMental Gaming for Corporate Leadership\nIntroducing special guest speaker…Larissa Mills\n\nLarissa Mills is the Founder of “The Mental Game Academy\,” a pioneering platform focused on enhancing athletes’ performance through comprehensive mental skill development. As a Cognitive Behavioural Sports Specialist\, Larissa is taking the corporate world by storm. With expertise in areas such as self-talk\, emotional intelligence\, and introspective leadership\, Larissa’s programs equip athletes\, coaches\, and parents with essential tools to level up their mental game. Holding a BA in Sociology\, Psychology\, and a Masters of Science in Education\, specializing in brain functionality and learning mechanisms. With over 25 years of coaching experience across multiple sports and leadership work\, Larissa’s insights have been honed through a deep understanding of high performance athletic dynamics to help all thrive in the corporate ecosystem. \nSession moderator…Ben Hum \nAn award-winning serial entrepreneur\, Ben Hum has spent more than 25 years at the intersection of technology\, business\, and community leadership across North America. As Cofounder of ReactForge\, Ben is pioneering a new frontier in cognitive performance development for athletes\, teams\, active adults\, and seniors. By integrating big data\, applied analytics and AI\, ReactForge’s cutting-edge training systems transform how we think about mental agility for instantaneous decision-making and unparalleled reaction times for in-game domination across a broad spectrum of sports and life. Beyond business\, Ben is deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders by serving as Chapter President at NAAAP Toronto and Chair of the Youth Entrepreneur Group at ACCE\, where he mentors rising professionals\, champions inclusive leadership\, and builds bridges between communities and opportunity. \nThursday\, September 25\, 2025; 7:00pm EST\nHosted online on Zoom
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/unlocking-cognitive-performance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T210000
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening and Panel: Slumlord Millionaire
DESCRIPTION:SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE is a documentary about the housing crisis. \nIn New York City’s most quickly gentrifying neighborhoods\, a group of fearless residents\, activists\, and nonprofit attorneys fight corrupt landlords and developers for the basic human right to a home. \nMuseum of the Moving Image\n36-01 35th Avenue\nAstoria\, NY 11106 \n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Screening Start \nFollowed by a Q&A with:\nDirectors/Producers Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez \nAnd Film Participants:\nSamantha Bravo-Huertero\, Janina Davis\, Alina Shen\, and Sebastian Martin \nReception to follow.Sponsored by Latino Public Broadcasting\, with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.\nCo-sponsored by Third World Newsreel
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/documentary-screening-and-panel-slumlord-millionaire/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\,\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T220000
DTSTAMP:20250904T081424Z
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SUMMARY:Theater: Not Our Home\, Not Our Home
DESCRIPTION:a darkly funny\, haunting story of asian guilt and belonging\, blending comedy\, horror\, and drama in a striking new immigrant play \nNot Our Home\, Not Our Home is a bold new asian american play brought to life by an all-Asian American cast and underscored by a lush original score. this original work confronts guilt\, identity\, and survival with a mix of dark humor\, horror\, and raw theatricality. you can learn more at our website here. \nthe play has already garnered recognition—an earlier iteration won the 2024 immigrants in america theater festival at the court square theater. it was further developed with a reading at the dramatist guild foundation in may\, followed by a preview presentation in early august at the flea theater as part of the rouge theater festival. \nthis is a full-length 90 minute production with no intermission. audiences should be advised that the performance contains loud and sudden noises\, as well as flashes of light.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/not-our-home-not-our-home/
LOCATION:Theater For the New City\, 155 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T153000
DTSTAMP:20250919T104749Z
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SUMMARY:Public Walking Tour- Chinatown: A Walk through History
DESCRIPTION:Join a MOCA educator for a neighborhood walking tour of Chinatown past and present! \nUncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods! This walking tour explores how both everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community. Together\, trace the transformation of the area from its origins as the Native American Lenape village of Werpoes Hill to the vibrant Chinatown it is today. Highlighted sites include the oldest streets in Chinatown\, a bustling neighborhood park and a Catholic church with layered histories\, Chinatown’s oldest general store\, and a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.” \nWalking tours leave promptly from the main lobby at 215 Centre Street\, NY\, NY 10013. They are best for children ages 12 and up. Tickets include admission to the museum before and/or after your tour. \nTickets: $25/adult\, $15/adult 65 & up\, $15/student (with valid ID)\, free for children under 5. MyMOCA Members receive one free walking tour per year. After that\, tickets may be purchased at a rate of $15/member. \nAdvanced RSVP required. Day of tickets may be available\, pending availability. \nImage Credits: Jip F. Chun Collection\, Museum of Chinese in America\, 2001.012.007. Postcard depicting Mott Street\, Chinatown\, New York\, N.Y.\, ca. 1964. MOCA Collection\, 1988.003.007. A postcard depicting a street in New York City’s Chinatown.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/public-walking-tour-chinatown-a-walk-through-history-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS – Echoes of Arrival at Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Chinese in America is proud to present Echoes of Arrival\, a powerful collection of immigrant stories. Through intimate performances blending storytelling\, music\, and dance\, the cast shares their poignant first encounters with the United States and the bittersweet reality of leaving their homelands behind. \nThese personal narratives illuminate the courage\, resilience\, and complexities of building a new life far from where their roots began. Echoes of Arrival offers a heartfelt glimpse into the immigrant experience\, honoring those whose journeys are woven into the ever-evolving legacy of New York City. \nEchoes of Arrival is an excerpt from MOCA’s oral history street performance project\, Catching Silhouettes\, an immersive production inviting audiences into Chinatown to experience stories brought to life through dance\, music\, and narrative.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-echoes-of-arrival-at-washington-square-park/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park  at Garibaldi Plaza\, 5th Ave and Washington Square North\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000
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SUMMARY:MOCA PERFORMS - Between Movement and Memory: Keerati Jinakunwiphat’s Choreo
DESCRIPTION:Spotlighting Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat and her moving\, memory-rich work Of Dishes and Dreams.\n\n\nJoin us for an intimate evening spotlighting award-winning Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat\, whose bold\, emotionally resonant works explore themes of identity\, memory\, and cultural inheritance. As one of the few Asian American choreographers making waves in the contemporary dance world\, Keerati brings a vital and underrepresented perspective to the field. This program is co-presented by Thai Theatre Foundation. \nThis program offers a rare window into her choreographic journey—from her celebrated ensemble-driven pieces to her latest project\, Of Dishes and Dreams\, developed during her residency at Baryshnikov Arts Center. Through conversation\, video excerpts\, and behind-the-scenes reflections\, we’ll explore how Keerati crafts movement rooted in the everyday\, and how food\, family\, and diasporic memory shape her unique artistic voice. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nABOUT Keerati Jinakunwiphat \nKeerati Jinakunwiphat is a choreographer\, dance artist\, and teacher. Born in Chicago IL\, Keerati received her BFA from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase and was a recipient of the Adopt-A-Dancer Scholarship. She has additionally studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts\, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance\, and Springboard Danse Montreal. She has worked with and performed works of artists such as Kyle Abraham\, Nicole von Arx\, Trisha Brown\, Jasmine Ellis\, Hannah Garner\, Shannon Gillen\, Paul Singh\, Kevin Wynn\, Doug Varone and more. Keerati joined A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham in 2016 and performed and collaborated with the company for seven seasons. \nKeerati has presented her own choreographic works at the Joyce Theater\, New Victory Theater\, MASS MoCA\, Lincoln Center\, Chelsea Factory and more. She has been commissioned to set and create works on A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham\, New York Choreographic Institute\, Houston Contemporary Dance Company\, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company\, Bang On A Can\, Princeton University\, Whim W’him Seattle Contemporary Dance\, Rutgers University\, Fire Island Dance Festival\, and many more. \nKeerati has graced the cover as one of Dance Magazine’s ‘25 to Watch’ in 2021. In 2023\, she had the honor of becoming the first Asian American woman to be commissioned to choreograph for the New York City Ballet. Additionally\, Keerati has been awarded with the Jadin Wong Fellowship Artist of Exceptional Merit by the Asian American Arts Alliance and is a 2023 Princess Grace Award Winner in Choreography. In 2024\, Keerati was a NYSCA Grant Recipient and an Artist in Residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. \nABOUT Thai Theatre Foundation \nThai Theatre Foundation exists to support and strengthen contemporary Thai theatre and theatre makers\, and to foster collaboration between Thai and US theatre artists. We welcome artists and audiences across lines of identity\, background\, and experience. Thai Theatre Foundation believes cultural representation must come with fair access to space\, support\, and compensation. We uplift Thai and Thai American theatre makers not only through visibility but through care\, resources\, and collaboration. We tell Thai and Thai American stories not just to be heard\, but to open space\, build relationships\, and honor the people behind the work. Visit us: www.Thaitheatre.org \n*MOCA members are required to present their MOCA ID at check-in. \n**This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—helping us cover event costs while keeping it accessible and welcoming to all. All registrations are final. Unfortunately\, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. \n***Tickets purchased for MOCA public programs and special events include same-day general admission\, providing visitors the opportunity to explore the museum before or after their event.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-performs-between-movement-and-memory-keerati-jinakunwiphats-choreo/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Dance,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party | Water Mirror Echo by Jeff Chang in Conversation with Hua Hsu and Chinatown Records
DESCRIPTION:A cultural biography\, both sweeping and intimate\, of the legend Bruce Lee\, set against the extraordinary\, untold story of the rise of Asian America—from the author of the award-winning classic Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and one of the finest culture observers of our era. \nJeff Chang’s first book\, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation\, was named one of the best American nonfiction books of the last quarter century. He has been a USA Ford Fellow in Literature and\, among numerous other honors\, has won the American Book Award and the Asian American Literary Award. Chang has written three other acclaimed bestsellers on American history and culture\, music\, and the arts. In May 2019\, he and director Bao Nguyen created a four-episode digital series adaptation of his award-winning book We Gon’ Be Alright for PBS Indie Lens Storycast. Chang was featured in Nguyen’s ESPN Bruce Lee documentary\, Be Water; the PBS series\, Asian Americans; and Lisa Ling’s CNN series\, This Is Life. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nHua Hsu is the Pulitzer Prize winner of Stay True and a staff writer at The New Yorker and a professor of Literature at Bard College. Hsu serves on the executive board of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. He was formerly a fellow at the New America Foundation and the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at the New York Public Library. He lives in Brooklyn\, New York with his family. \nWITH A DJ SET BY  \nChinatown Records 華埠錄音 is a homegrown community effort to celebrate the sonic tapestry of music\, memory\, & history that comes with inherited family collections. Homebased in NYC’s Manhattan Chinatown\, DJ historian yiuyiu 瑶瑶 takes on her childhood name to care for & activate the Chinatown Records archive of over 30 record/CD/tape collections inherited from her family & neighbors. As a community-taught & -powered DJ historian\, yiuyiu 瑶瑶 has the most fun playing golden records at senior centers\, leading karaoke dance floors on the streets of Chinatown\, & training up our next generations of DJ historians of all ages through sonic histories\, listening sessions\, & oral history workshops. With each beloved song & memory\, Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 evolves as an ever-growing record of the people we love\, who bring all this music to life with us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-party-water-mirror-echo-by-jeff-chang-in-conversation-with-hua-hsu-and-chinatown-records/
LOCATION:New Design High School\, 350 Grand Street\, 6th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T203000
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SUMMARY:Laughing Lassi - The Best Desi Standup Comedy Show in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:A Standup Comedy Show featuring the best South Asian Comedians in New York City!\n\n\nLaughing Lassi is the premier comedy show bringing together the funniest South Asian comedians from New York City and around the globe. As featured in TimeOut NYC\, The New Yorker\, India Tribune\, and the New York Comedy Festival\, this monthly event has become a cultural phenomenon\, consistently selling out every show this year. \nLooking for a night of laughs in NYC? Laughing Lassi offers a unique comedy experience with diverse performers delivering top-tier entertainment. The show is in English and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds\, making it the perfect evening to enjoy with friends\, family\, or coworkers. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Doors open at 6:30 PM\, and the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM (No “Brown Time” here!).\nWhere: Conveniently located in NYC\, with a lively atmosphere to match the laughs.\nVenue Policy: A two-drink minimum applies (non-alcoholic options available).\n\nFollow us on Instagram @LaughingLassi for exclusive highlights\, photos\, and videos from past shows. Stay updated on upcoming performances\, comedian lineups\, and exciting news about the South Asian comedy scene in NYC. \n🎟️ Get Tickets Now: Tickets sell out fast\, so grab yours today and guarantee your seat for a night of non-stop laughter! \n🚨 Important Information: \n\nLineups are subject to change due to last-minute cancellations.\nTicket only includes the show (7:00pm to 8:30pm). The after-party (9:00pm – 11:00pm) is free and optional\, and it depends on interest from audience. Please send us an email if you are interested in attending the after-party and we will send you detail.\nRefunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. No refunds on the day of or after the show.\n\nJoin us at Laughing Lassi to celebrate South Asian talent and experience a comedy show like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of NYC’s most talked-about South Asian comedy event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags: \n#westvillage #tiktok #southasian #desi #indian #bollywood #broadway #indianfood #brooklyn #greenwichvillage #art #culture #browngirls #bengali #love #bangladesh #standupcomedy #funny #jokes #SouthAsianEvent #funnymemes #meme #hilarious #viral #timesquare #louisck #joerogan #photooftheday #nyc #newyork \ncomedy cellar nyccomedy shows nycnew york comedy clubcomedy club nyccomedy club nyccomedy club new yorkny comedy clubnyc comedy clubthe comedy cellar nycsouth asian standup comedy showindian standup comedy show in new york citydesi standup comedy show in new york cityLive Standup Comedy Show in New York CitySouth Asian Standup Comedy Show in New JerseyPakistani Standup Comedy ShowBangladeshi Standup Comedy ShowBest Standup Comedy Show in New York CityBest Comedy Show in West VillageComedy CellarComedy Cellar New YorkGotham Comedy ClubCheap Comedy Tickets New YorkStandup Comedy ShowComedy ShowStandup Comedy Show New York CityBest Standup Comedy Show in New New York Citycomedy cellar nycTHE KING’S JESTERHasan MinhajRadio City Music HallRussell PetersAct Your AgeThe Best Standup Comedy Show in ManhattanThe Best Comedy Show in ManhattanA+ Asian Comedy ShowAsian Comedy ShowChinese America Japanese AmericanKorean AmericanPhilipino American
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/laughing-lassi-the-best-desi-standup-comedy-show-in-nyc-10/
LOCATION:Broadway Comedy Club\, 318 West 53rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,In Person
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SUMMARY:Asian Autumn Celebration\, Featuring the AAPI Jazz Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the beautiful autumn season with an evening of live jazz provided by AAPI Jazz Collective! Experience an enchanting program of jazz arrangements of classic Asian songs\, blending traditional melodies with musical influences all around the world. \nThe AAPI Jazz Collective is a diverse group of established AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) identifying jazz musicians and artists. The ensemble specializes in performing classic repertoire from a wide array of Asian cultures; reimagining familiar folk and classic songs within a jazz context.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-autumn-celebration-featuring-the-aapi-jazz-collective/
LOCATION:Barrymore Film Center\, 153 Main Street\, Fort Lee\, NJ\, 07024
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T173000
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CREATED:20250927T032525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T090937Z
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SUMMARY:Full-day Art Symposium: Interpreting Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation” at China Institute Gallery\n\n\nMetamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery presents a one-day symposium where featured artists\, curators\, and scholars explore and address key themes and questions raised by the exhibition. Through seven talks and panels\, we will explore the breadth and depth of cultural\, historical\, and artistic themes related to Chinese imagination and transformation. \nFeatured Speakers: \nDr. Einor Cervone (Denver Art Museum\, Associate Curator of Asian Art) \nDr. Dora C. Y. Ching (Princeton University\, Executive Director\, Tang Center for East Asian Art) \nDr. Xiaohan Du (Asia Society\, John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Asian Art) \nChristopher Phillips (New York University\, Adjunct Instructor) \nDr. Jan Stuart (National Museum of Asian Art\, The Smithsonian Institution\, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art) \nPanel Artists: Cui Fei\, Yun-Fei Ji\, Kelly Wang \nModerator: Dr. Susan L. Beningson \nHosted by China Institute Gallery \nBreakfast and an afternoon reception will be provided. The program includes complimentary admission to the exhibition. \nFor more information\, please contact Tracy Jiao at tjiao@chinainstitute.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/full-day-symposium-interpreting-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:China Institute In America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Conference,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T123000
DTSTAMP:20250911T004449Z
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SUMMARY:The Original: A Chinese Bohemian in the Village\, Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:H T Tsiang with actress Joanna Moore in a 1960s TV program \nThe Original is an immersive walking tour through Greenwich Village with Michael Salgarolo following the strange\, hilarious life of Chinese American author H T Tsiang. Alternatively ignored and ridiculed in his own time\, Tsiang is now known as a visionary forebearer of modern Asian American literature. His two major novels\, The Hanging on Union Square (1935) and And China Has Hands (1937) challenged mainstream representations of Chinese Americans and presented a deeply unhinged satire of the American Dream. The Original explores how the cafeterias\, hand laundries\, and radical arts scene of the Depression-era West Village inspired Tsiang’s writing and made him an “original.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-original-a-chinese-bohemian-in-the-village-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Stonewall National Monument\, 38-64 Christopher Street\, New York\, New York\, 10014
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20250829T201453Z
CREATED:20250828T050512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T201453Z
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SUMMARY:AAAAH WEEKEND - Asian Cultural Festival | The borrowed Edge「他山之石」
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant contemporary Asian culture through Design Markets\, Delicious Food\, Panel Talk at AAAAH! Weekend!\n\n\nWelcome to AAAAH WEEKEND – Asian Cultural Festival | The borrowed Edge「他山之石」 \nInspired by the Chinese idiom “他山之石，可以攻玉” (“stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade”)\, this festival explores how new perspectives and cultural exchange spark creativity and growth. Come and discover the vibrant contemporary Asian culture through Design Markets\, Delicious Food\, Panel Talk at AAAAH! Weekend! \n✨Date & Time: Sep 27th\, 12 pm – 6 pm \n✨Location: 87 Lafayette St\, New York\, NY 10013 (DCTV) \n✨Fee: Free admission\, priority entry is given to those with reserved tickets. \nFor More Information: follow us on Instagram @aaaah.culture \, or visit our website: https://aaaahculture.org
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aaaah-weekend-asian-cultural-festival-the-borrowed-edge%e3%80%8c%e4%bb%96%e5%b1%b1%e4%b9%8b%e7%9f%b3%e3%80%8d/
LOCATION:DCTV\, 87 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Food,In Person,Market,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
DTSTAMP:20250905T105327Z
CREATED:20250905T105327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T105327Z
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SUMMARY:Showdown Chinatown II:  Hip Hop Festival
DESCRIPTION:Showdown Chinatown is back! Come challenge our 8 invited masters in 1V1 breaking or join in on the rocking Apache line and become our 2nd Showdown Chinatown Grand Master!  Will you be there?? \nBreaking\, Rocking\, Live DJs\, Graffiti\, Lion Dancing\, Wushu Demonstration\, All Ages \n2025 DJs and Judges! \n\nDJs: Skee (Beijing)\, Natural (NYC)\, Bijan (Berlin)\, Ruggz (NYC)\nBreaking Judges: Candy (NYC)\, Jiggz (NYC)\, Aya (Taipei)\nSpecial Guest Rocking Judge: Breakeasy (NYC)\n\nHosted by: Alieness (NYC) \nMusic starts at 12pm (2v2 Kids Starts First) Register on Breakkonnect \nCompetition \n\n1V1 Breaking – 8 Invitees  Prelim   $1200 Prize Pool\n1V1 Rocking – Apache Line  Prelim  $300 Prize Pool\n2V2 Kids Breaking – $300 Prize Pool\n\n8 Masters of Showdown Chinatown. Do you have what it takes to make it through the prelims to challenge their style?  Prelim qualifiers have a chance to pick which master they want to challenge. Who will you choose? \n⭐Beket @beket_freedom\n⭐Drowzee @shadow_pine\n⭐Janada @mariehdavis\n⭐Krazy @bgirl_krazy\n⭐Kween Victoria @bgirlkweenvictoria\n⭐Lunacris @lunacris1\n⭐Rinto @lastbboyrinto\n⭐Stepz Uno @stepzuno
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/showdown-chinatown-ii-hip-hop-festival/
LOCATION:88 East Broadway\, 88 East Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,In Person,Music
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